| Author: IMS |
| Reduce the Risk of CTDs with Air-Powered Gate Cutters |
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 Air
Powered Gate Cutters have many ergonomic advantages over manual cutters. Air
powered cutters significantly reduce the risk of CTDs (Cumulative Trauma
Disorders). CTDs are caused by repetitive or forceful exertions. Some common
CTDs associated with hand-tools include carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis and
trigger finger. |
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 Air
Powered Gate Cutters decrease the risk of CTDs by eliminating the excessive
force necessary when manually cutting through heavy materials. Workers only
need to use minimal pressure to activate the air powered gate cutters trigger. |
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 Another
way Air Powered Gate Cutters reduce the risk of CTDs, such as carpal tunnel
syndrome, is elimination of the concentrated pressure in the user's palm. Many
handtools dig into the palm when a lot of pressure is required for cutting.
Pneumatic cutters almost completely eliminate the exertion of pressure on the
palm. |
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 Also,
Air Powered Gate Cutters allow multiple ways to activate and allow greater
flexibility. By alternating between fingers, palm and thumb, the user has even
less hand fatigue. The user quickly adapts to a personal holding method. Each
cutter is also adaptable to a foot actuator for even more ergonomic value
added.
Air Powered Gate Cutters also reduce awkward wrist postures and minimize
repetitive forceful exertion to the hand and arm.
Finally, Air Powered Gate Cutters allow the user to have a wholehand power grip
on the tool. In contrast, manual tools usually force users to hold the tool
with a "pinch grip" (thumb opposes fingers). The "pinch grip" makes users prone
to injury and is a much weaker grip.
Take advantage of the many ergonomic benefits of Air-Powered Gate Cutters today!
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Air-Powered Gate Cutters
Frequently Asked Questions |
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Q: Does my air-powered gate cutter need to be
lubricated? What kind of oil should I use?
A: Use of an air line filter, oiler and regulator is required to prevent
o-ring failure and to maintain the cutter’s warranty. See the Optional
Accessories listed for your model cutter. Any light hydraulic oil or sewing
machine oil may be used. |
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Q: How do I know when the blades need to be
resharpened?
A: When cuts are not as smooth and easy as they should be, your blades
can be returned to IMS for resharpening. Turnaround time is within 14 days, and
blades can usually be resharpened up to 5 times. It is not recommended that you
try to resharpen the blades yourself. Any material removed from the blades
needs to be compensated for by using larger rollers on the back of the blades. |
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Q: Why do I feel air blowing out of the back
of the cutter during operation?
A: This is usually caused by worn or damaged o-rings. Ask us about a
replacement o-ring kit for your model cutter. |
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Q: Standard blades will not quite fit into our
application. Do you make any different blades?
A: Yes, we have engineers to design blades specifically for your
application. Ask us about the custom blades that we can make for you. |
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Q: How do I know what cutter to use for my
application?
A: Send in sample parts and we will recommend a cutter for your job.
Please call for a Return Authorization (RA) number before shipping parts. |
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Q: Will increasing the air pressure increase
the cutting power?
A: Increasing air pressure beyond the recommended level will not
increase cutting power and may damage the cutter. |
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