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Upgrade by local inventors is slogging it out!
BMG’s Slogging Hammer and Wheel Slogger, which form part of the company’s extensive range
of tools and equipment, have recently been upgraded by local inventors, Slogging International,
for greater efficiency and improved safety.
“The versatile Slogging Hammer and
Wheel Slogger series, which is used in
many industries to loosen and tighten
bolts and nuts quickly and easily,
ensures highly-efficient operation and
safe use for operators,” says Andrew
Johns, business unit manager, tools and
equipment - BMG.
“Recent advancements include a
combination of two sizes, a new safety
clip on the Slogging Hammer that
prevents the shaft from sliding out
when the tool is not in operation and an
all-in-one torqueing clip on the Wheel
Slogger. This new clip allows the user to
leave the tool attached to the wheel and
gives the option of selecting different
torque settings - from 450 to 650Nm
- without having to change the clip.
Previously each torque was specific to a
particular clip.
“There are many advantages of
using the Slogging Hammer and Wheel
Slogger over conventional slogging
methods. Productivity is significantly
improved through the controlled
and effective impact between the
hammer and the spanner, resulting in
minimal downtime when compared
with other conventional methods of
loosening and tightening nuts and bolts.
Safety, irrespective of the industry
or application, is non-negotiable and
the Slogging range ensures a better
When a Slogging
Hammer is applied
in the Wheel
Slogger variation,
a single operator
is able to safely
loosen, tighten
and torque wheel
nuts for the
quick release and
replacement of a
damaged tyre.”
BMG’s Slogging Hammer and Wheel Slogger.
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JULY 2019
working environment. Properties include
ergonomics, high power to weight
ratio and single operator deployment.
When the Slogging Hammer is used in
combination with the Wheel Slogger,
applications are extended.
“Conventional hammer and slogger
spanner systems require two operators
to tighten and loosen nuts and bolts.
This method is not only dangerous
when the working area is cramped and
there are other people in the vicinity, but
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