FAQs

An insulated tool is required for use on equipment that may have a live current of up to 1,000 volts AC, or 1,500 DC running through it. This is to protect the user against any potential for electrical shocks and serious accidents. The use of an insulated tool is also recommended to help minimise the risk of short circuits when working on or around live equipment.

All of our tools are approved for use up to 1,000 volts AC and 1,500 volts DC in line with the international standard for live line working; IEC60900.

Double insulated tools are made from an inferior rubber material that is prone to wear and tear. Tools manufactured in this way often have an inner layer made from a different colour material that helps identify when the tool requires replacing. To see what makes ITL tools so different, click here.

Our tools are manufactured at our facility in the United Kingdom and distributed throughout the world.

Yes – Every single tool is tested in accordance with IEC60900. This means that every tool is tested to 10,000 volts for 3 minutes, for approved use up to 1,000 volts. No tool leaves our facility without being tested.

Using insulated tools is required and recommended wherever a live connection may be. On average, electrical hazards at work cause 4,000 injuries annually in the United States.

Yes, we can offer bespoke kits. Get in contact with us to find out more.

We have distributors all over the world, including Mexico, Canada and the United States. Please get in touch for further help.

We insulate all of our tools with a unique Nylon Thermoplastic mix via an injection moulding process. This process ensures the insulating material bonds extremely tightly to the metal tool, ensuring the handles cannot be removed. Further to this, the unique insulating material is extremely impact resistant meaning they can withstand the rigours of every day use for many years, even in extreme climates.

Every single tool we manufacture is insulated and designed for use on live environments making us a specialist in manufacturing insulated hand tools.

Insulated tools work by offering a layer of protection between the live equipment and the user. The insulating material acts as a barrier and prevents any voltage from coming into contact with the user. However, precaution should be take around live equipment to prevent any arc flashing.