Understanding Tronex Tools Model Numbers

YES there are a LOT of them.
over 130!
But how to make sense of it all?
We're here to help. Below is a guide to decoding our model numbers.
This should help you quickly reference and compare models.

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For Cutter Models:

First Number = Handle Length

The first number of the model number for all tools refers to the handle length

• "5" = standard handles
• "7" = long, ergonomic handles

*the only exception to this is the 5612 & 5613 which are mid sized handles
Tip: Ergonomic handles are 1 inch longer than standard handles.

   

Second Number = Head Shape/Size

You probably won't memorize all of the variations here, but it's good to be aware of what this number means. Some examples are listed below:

• 3=mini oval
• 1=medium oval
• 5=large oval
• 4=mini taper
• 2=medium taper
• 7=large taper
• 0=specialty cutters 

Third Number = The Profile of the Cutter

This applies for oval and taper head cutters. Relief cutters have a "lower profile" and can get into tight spots better than standard cutters. Standard cutters have more material in the head so are stronger and can cut heavier material. 

• 1= standard profile
• 2= relief profile  

See below image showing the difference between the two:

 

Fourth/Last number = Edge Finish

1= Semi-flush

2= Flush

3 = Razor Flush®

 

 For Pliers:

First Number = Handle Length 

The first number of the model number for all tools refers to the handle length

• "5" = standard handles
• "7" = long, ergonomic handles

Second and Third Numbers = Model Number

Each model has a unique two digit code.

Now Accepting Vendor Managed Inventory Accounts

IIS is now offering yet another way to save your company time and resources! With a Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) program, we can assume the responsibility for managing a company’s inventory of consumable products. This means we will crunch the numbers and observe the data for how much of each product the company is using over a period of time, usually weekly, and order the appropriate quantities of each so there are never too many or too few items.

The company still maintains ownership of their inventory and it remains at their own location for easy access to supplies, but we would be coming in and monitoring the stock, thus eliminating the need for that company to do it themselves. This method not only reduces administrative costs, but also decreases the amount of stock on hand while still reducing possible stock outs since we would be maintaining an accurate level of product. So, the company would only have the items they actually need in the exact quantities necessary at any given time.

Additionally, with the company’s employees being in more frequent contact with us, the supplier, they will subsequently gain more knowledge on the inventory items and their specific purpose, thus being able to pass that information on to the end consumer. More knowledgeable staff members always make customers happy because they can then give input and help customers make informed decisions when they need to purchase their own products.

Vendor Managed Inventory can be a complicated and involved process, but IIS wants to work with you to help determine your needs and set up a viable strategy for your business. Contact us for more information! 215-396-0822

Sources:

http://www.vendormanagedinventory.com/definition.php

http://www.quickmba.com/ops/vendor-managed-inventory/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vendor-managed_inventory

http://www.datalliance.com/whatisvmi.html 

Training Employees 101

A major step in hiring new people to work at a business is making sure they are trained on proper company procedures and policies. Whether the company is an office setting or an industrial site with more safety precautions, training is important to help create a comfortable employee dynamic and avoid costly accidents. This knowledge can be easily achieved with Marcom’s line of workplace training materials. They offer an extensive line of training topics, from “Preventing Sexual Harassment” and “Computer Workstation Safety” to “First Aid in Construction Environments” and “Scissor Lifts in Industrial and Construction Environments,” just to name a few. Most of the topics are geared toward regular employees, but a lot of them are also available for training new managers in their role with more responsibility in the situation.

A training kit for each topic includes a DVD training program with a leader’s guide and employee quizzes, employee booklets, and relevant posters to help ensure the full education of each employee.

IIS offers the full line of Marcom’s training kits and materials. Learn more about these products by checking out marcomltd.com or contacting IIS today!

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Decrease Toner Costs without Sacrificing Quality Prints

Printed documents can be an essential part of a business, and also an unnecessary stressor. The right printing equipment can help prevent annoying issues such as jams, smears, or overall poor quality pages. It may seem like the best way to prevent these nuisances is to buy the most expensive, brand name toner for your printer, however this may not necessarily be the case.

A common myth about exclusively using the original manufacturer’s toner in a printer is that if you do not use these OEM cartridges, it will void the printer’s warranty. However, this is actually untrue and, in fact, against the law for manufacturers to do so. Under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, a manufacturer cannot require the use of any brand of toner unless they are willing to provide it free of charge in the warranty. If you are still uneasy about using a generic brand of toner for quality’s sake, popular brand, Xerox, also offers a range of different toners that are compatible with most printers, and are cheaper than the printer’s original brand type. Making the switch to a less expensive, but still brand name, cartridge may help ease your mind to switch to a generic toner and show you that you can save money without sacrificing quality prints.

Another factor which can cause printing errors is using ink printers and cartridges rather than laser toner printers. Printer ink is a liquid substance that is shot directly onto the paper while printing and usually takes a longer time to print and for the ink to dry afterwards than toner, causing prints to smear when a high quantity of pages is printed. Toner is a powder with wax particles in it that melt, making the toner become fused to the paper while printing, leading to a faster print process with minimal errors.

The combination of laser printers with toner and generic brand cartridges can help increase the quality of prints at the office while also decreasing the costs in the long run. Industrial Instruments and Supplies can work with you to determine your toner needs and aide in the transition to a more inexpensive product to make the work day even just a little less hectic.

Sources: 

http://www.suppliesguys.com/info/ink-vs-toner.htm

http://www.technize.info/10-unusual-facts-about-laser-printers/

CO2 Monitors Can Increase Productivity

Carbon Dioxide is a gas produced naturally by humans when they exhale. Despite making up much of the Earth’s atmosphere, too much of this gas can have adverse effects on the body. For example, in humans, increased levels of CO2 can cause discomfort, stiffness, and drowsiness. While these effects may be minimal, they can decrease one’s work ethic and productivity, particularly in a workplace environment with poor ventilation.

CO2 is measured in parts per million, or ppm, and is considered a normal level indoors at 450-600 ppm. Once levels reach 600-1000 ppm, there may be complaints of air stuffiness and general muscle discomfort. After 1000 ppm, drowsiness is likely to occur, with effects strengthening as the level increases. Carbon Dioxide levels don’t become too dangerous until 50,000 ppm, with nausea, headaches and impairment. Death can occur at 100,000 ppm, which is very unlikely in a normal environment.

In order to properly analyze CO2 levels, an indoor air quality monitor can be used to ensure a healthy working environment for optimal productivity.

Sources: http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/eh/indoorair/co2/

http://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/co2-comfort-level-d_1024.html

Driving Safety Tips for Wintery Conditions

Cold weather is upon us, and daily driving routines can become very dangerous if the proper precautions and safety measures are not followed. Be prepared by keeping your car maintenance up to date, especially in the colder months, to keep it running as best as it can. During winter, it is best to keep the gas tank at least half full at all times to avoid gas line freeze up. Make sure you also have a fully stocked emergency kit in the vehicle, equipped with items such as first aid supplies, thermal blankets, flashlight, and jumper cables, which can be crucial in the event of a car breakdown. IIS offers a variety of these types of kits already stocked with necessary equipment.

When the time comes for driving in the snow, be sure to accelerate and decelerate slowly, while keeping overall speed low. If you can, don’t come to a complete stop, such as at traffic lights. It’s easier for a car in snow to keep moving from a slow roll than to start moving again from a dead stop. In terms of driving on hills, try to keep a steady speed all the way going up, and don’t stop in the middle or risk sliding back down or getting stuck. When going down a hill, ride the brakes to move as slowly as possible.

Above all else, if you don’t need to leave the house and drive during a snowstorm, don’t. Staying off snowy roads is always safer than trying to maneuver them.

Source: http://exchange.aaa.com/safety/roadway-safety/winter-driving-tips/