How Tools are a Game-Changing Secret Weapon for Production Innovation

How tools are a game-changing secret weapon for production innovation

November 19, 2024
By Carlee Shimek | Blue Print Editorial Team

What happens when you stare at a Where’s Waldo picture for too long? You somehow become blind to his location. Until someone else looks at it with fresh eyes and spots him in five seconds. Well, guess what? The same thing can happen in your facility.

Sometimes the answer to improving your operations lies in a tiny tweak that flies over your head but is spotted right away by experts you bring in.

An often-overlooked place to tweak operations? Your tools.

Tools are the backbone of any industry. Whether it’s assembling computer chips, welding pipes, or creating tiny fasteners, tools make it all possible. And as times change, so must tools. Here are some innovative tools that can transform your production, your profits, and more.

Some powerful game-changers

Lithium-ion power tools
The cordless revolution was kickstarted by lithium-ion batteries. They are ideal for upgrading from corded, manual operations, pneumatic devices, and even gas-powered tools.

The best part? Lithium cells are not all created equal. You can choose one based on the job’s parameters. Some cells do better at frigid temperatures, others not so much. Some cells put out more power but may not have as long a life, while others last longer with less power. The key is finding the best fit for the applications and environments the battery will be used in.

Packout: the ultimate storage kit
Meet the packout kit – a reimagined system for storing and transporting all kinds of tools and supplies. From soft storage to hard cases, there’s a way to create a packout for every use case. Reexamining how you store and transport tools can make the job itself more efficient.

Revamped pipe wrench
Sometimes the best place to improve is by looking into the past with a new perspective. Take the pipe wrench, for example. It’s been the same since its inception 60-plus years ago.

For decades, people have “upgraded” these DIY-style via pipes and bars that slip onto the handle and add leverage. But companies now offer pipe wrenches with extender bars that can be screwed right into the wrench. That means no more risk of a cheater bar slipping off and injuring someone. Safety upgrades are worth it every time.

The bottom line

Knowing how to use each of these to their fullest is crucial. That’s where Milwaukee Tool comes in.

They take innovation to the next level, what with having a hundred years of experience behind them. From the classic Sawzall in the 1950s to an M18 Forge 6-amp hour battery that’s as powerful as a 12-amp hour one, their variety of tools can boost productivity on any job.

Creating game-changing tools requires innovation. And experience. And creativity. When you combine Fastenal and Milwaukee Tool, you get all that plus more.

Check out what else Milwaukee Tool can offer through this Fastenal Blue Print convo!