Dynabrade Power Tools and HAVS: Reducing Vibration Without Sacrificing on Performance
Looking to update your tools and reduce the risk of HAVS in 2026? Dynabrade power tools have built a strong reputation not only for performance and durability, but also for their focus on ergonomics and reducing vibrations. When combined with proper assessment and support from experienced specialists such as Principal Power Tools, they offer a […]
Top Tools for Hand Arm Vibration Testing in Industrial Workplaces
In industrial workplaces, where workers use power tools extensively, the risk of Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) is a significant concern. HAVS can lead to permanent damage to the nerves, blood vessels and joints of the hands and arms, and it is often caused by the prolonged use of vibrating tools. To mitigate this risk, […]
How a Specialist Pneumatic Tools Supplier Reduces HAVS Risk Across Your Site
Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome is still one of the most persistent risks in engineering, manufacturing and construction. Despite greater awareness, many worksites continue to rely on tools that produce higher vibration levels than necessary. Others use equipment that has not been tested for years. The result is the same: reduced productivity and a greater chance […]
7 Common Mistakes Companies Make in Hand Tool Safety Training
Hand tool safety training is one of the most critical parts of any workplace health and safety programme. Despite this, it’s also one of the most overlooked. In the engineering sector, where tools are used every day, there’s a tendency to assume that employees already know how to use them safely. But that assumption can […]
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Everything You Need to Know About the Dynabrade Dynafile 14000
When efficiency and precise results are non-negotiable, professionals across engineering and manufacturing turn to the Dynabrade Dynafile 14000. Manufactured in the USA by Dynabrade Tools Inc., this powerful pneumatic belt tool is designed to replace time-consuming filing and sanding, enabling you to do it at lightning speeds. At Principal Power Tools, we’ve supported clients across […]
Grinders for Aerospace Applications: British Precision from Principal Power Tools
In the aviation and aerospace sector, every detail is crucial, whether you’re deburring a turbine blade or blending the edge of a titanium bulkhead. That’s why Principal Power Tools has become a trusted name in the supply of die grinders for aerospace applications: British-made, high-quality tools built to perform under pressure. Our grinders have quietly […]
Tool Safety in High-Risk Industries: Lessons from Aerospace to Offshore
When it comes to tool safety, no sector can afford to be complacent. However, in high-risk industries like aerospace or offshore oil and gas, the consequences of unsafe practices are especially severe. Even the smallest oversight can lead to injuries, lost productivity, or even fatalities. That’s why, at Principal Power Tools, we believe tool safety […]
Ways a Power Tools Company Can Help You Meet Health and Safety Regulations
Meeting health and safety regulations nowadays isn’t an option, it’s critical. From manufacturing floors and shipyards to aerospace assembly lines, companies are under growing pressure to minimise risks, protect employees, and meet the latest regulations. Although PPE and safety signs are obvious parts of the equation, one element is often overlooked: the safety of the […]
Principal Power Tools Repairs
Here at Principal Power Tools, we offer a full repair service on almost all makes and models of pneumatic cordless and electric power tools. With over 30 years of trading as a business to business company, we are confident in our abilities to provide you with a high quality service on any tools you may […]