Red Stripe Blog
After collecting all the relevant product research on the market requirements within our industry, we consolidated the data. Currently we have the Zebra hand tool range for our high-end customers – which is of high quality. (Our Royalty product within the market). But in our fast-growing market we saw the opportunity to grow with our customers and why not offer them a range which will be more cost effective for their business line.
RedStripe – a good quality hand tool at an affordable price for professional use.
At the Kick-off conference we introduced the first phase of our RedStripe hand tools and with huge excitement- now the day is here – The Big Launch! Whoop Whoop!
Our goal with red Stripe will be to continuously expand our RedStripe product assortment.
Over the past years, RedLine products successfully established themselves as top growth drivers on designated markets. To continue building on this success and to follow the suggestion of the RedLine -selling countries, the RedStripe Team has decided to redevelop selected RedLine products and integrate them into RedStripe.
Hand tools are essential for day-to-day jobs. They have been used by humans since ancient times to compete various useful tasks.
Hand tools range from screw drivers, wrenches, sockets, allen keys and more – all of which are extremely useful in completing a variety of fastening and loosening tasks. If you want the best results for your work, it is important to know the construction of their hand tools and to know a tools proper usage. Lack of knowledge or negligence may lead to several mistakes, injuries and rework.
Hand tools are classified in different groups:
- Laying out of tools – measuring tools
- Striking Tools – hammers, and sledges
- Metal cutting tools – files, drills, reamers etc.
- Holding tools – Pliers and clamps
- Sharpening and grinding tools
Screwdrivers are very important and are used to tighten the screws, bolts and nuts. They come in various shapes and also can be altered as per the size of the bolt.
Non-Magnetic Tip: Won’t attract metal shavings or swarf, which could clog the threads or head of the fastener.
Wide Visible Markings: Enable quick identification, for effortlessly pick the right tool from a tool bag or pouch, saving time and efforts.
Versatile Design: Its bottom features a hole and works as a lanyard holder, enabling easy carrying or tethering when working at heights.
Shop Ready: RedStripe Screwdrivers are crafted with convenience in mind: the window shaped box allied to the hangtag hole allows an eye-catching presentation and immediate placement in selling points at retail shops.
Allen Keys and a hex key is a simple tool that is used to drive bolts and screws with a hexagonal socket in their heads. These tools are L shaped with unequal arms. Allen keys are mainly used for furniture repair, to fix bicycles or bikes, etc.
CRV Steel Blade: CRV stands for a steel alloy (a substance formed from the combination of two or more metals).
Anti-Slip Handle: The blade is coated with a thick layer of textured matte chrome that offers a nice sturdy grip.
Non-Magnetic Tip: Won’t attract metal shavings or swarf, which could clog the threads or head of the fastener.
Ball End:Greater degree of flexibility and access to smaller spaces. can be inserted into fasteners at various angles other than the standard 90 degrees.
Hexagonal Shaped Blade: Allows reaching higher torque levels by using the aid of a spanner or plier attached to the blade.
90 Degrees Arm: Highly appropriate access to fasteners that are difficult to reach. Additionally, the chamfered edge, significantly facilitates the swift attachment of the wrench to the screw drive (head).
Wide Angle Movement: Allows extreme mobility with a wide movement of up to 30 degrees when working in tighter spaces or with very low clearance.
Wide Visible Markings:Enable quick identification, for effortlessly pick the right tool from a tool bag or pouch, saving time and efforts.
One-step-solution: its adjustable design offers the efficiency of multiple wrench sizes in a single robust tool. Unleash versatility within price, and performance.
Chrome-Vanadium Steel: The Chrome-Vanadium alloy (mix of two or more metals) enhances resistance to rusting and provides additional strength and hardness in tough operations.
Anti-Slip Handle: The tool is coated with a thick layer of textured matte chrome that offers a nice sturdy grip.
Well-Balanced Design: Offers a tapered jaw allied to a thick structure, making them ideally suitable for work in confined spaces, such as underneath the sink or behind the toilet.
Double Precision Scale: On one side of the wrench showing SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) measurements in fractions of inches.
22.5 Degrees Jaw Angle: Allows a greater range of movement in enclosed spaces by flipping the wrench over while maintaining a secure grip without wiggle or slip.
Four-Threaded Adjustment Knob: Also known as “knurl”, the adjustment knob with a special four-threaded design helps to reduce jaw "wiggle,".
Wide Handle: Makes it easier to grasp firmly and helps on applying more torque.
Shop-Ready: Hole on the bottom allows immediate placement for retail business. Works as a lanyard hole for easy carrying, tethering when working at height or storing.
ZEBRA AND RED STRIPE HAND TOOLS WARRANTY
Warranty Terms and Conditions for Würth Zebra and Red Stripe Hand Tools
In accordance with the following terms and conditions, Würth Zebra and Red Stripe hand tools are covered by a lifetime factory fault warranty. This warranty is only applicable to the person/business that originally purchased the product directly from Würth South Africa and is valid from the date of purchase granted that an invoice for the product in question is provided. Würth commit, with certain exceptions, to exchange or repair any product which, upon examination by Würth, is deemed to have flaws or defects in either the manufacturing process and/or input components/materials.
This Warranty will not apply if:
- Damages arise from product abuse, misuse, improper application, accidental damage, lack of maintenance, general wear and tear or any repair attempted by someone other than an official Würth approved repairer.
- The product has not been used or maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions as provided with the product.
- The product is used in an application where it is not fit for purpose. This includes, but is not limited to observance of correct tensile strength ratings, suitable DIN/ISO standards, metric/imperial specifications, recommended tightening torques, or appropriate chemical product use.
- The product has been stored incorrectly. This includes, but is not limited to exposure to high or low temperatures, incorrect UV or other light, or excessive moisture as per the manufacturers’ recommendations or stipulations of the Safety Data Sheet (where applicable).
- All recommended preparation and/or treatment processes have not been carried out as per the manufacturer’s instructions.
- The product or packaging has been modified in such a way that renders any prior specification, rating or classification void. This includes, but is not limited to Dangerous Goods, Flammability ratings or Safe Transport classifications.
- All other hand tools supplied by Wurth, not forming part of the Zebra and/or Red Stripe range of tools will carry a 12-month warranty against manufacturing faults/defects. Any, and all