Facom: Number One In Europe For Hand Tools

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Southwest Supplies is your Sales and Repair agent for Facom Tools.
This page gives details about the various industries that Facom manufactures tools for. If you would like further details you can browse the Facom website or contact us.

Automotive...

Facom offers a dedicated selection of tools for automotive, HGV and mobile plant applications. Also available is a comprehensive range of specialised documentation, tooling and equipment for:

private cars, e.g. "fitting station", "motor mechanics", "panel beaters" and "drivers" sets.
HGV and industrial vehicles, such as sets designed for routine servicing and others for major repairs.
construction plant, with sets of tools specific to this trade.
farm machinery, with sets designed either for maintenance or for overhauls on all mobile, and even standing, farm machinery.

Aerospace...

Modern aircraft engineering sets real challenges. Stringent quality and safety standards, unforgiving technical specifications, and high density of components provide continuing motivation to design quality tools.

In response to these safety and performance demands, Facom has developed a purposeful range of tools tailored specifically to the needs of aerospace specialists.
In order to research, develop and manufacture such tools, Facom maintains an on-going dialogue with leading names in the aerospace field, whether aircraft or engine manufacturers, avionics or engineering experts.
As a result, aerospace specialists can enjoy the benefits of many Facom innovations, such as the Facom OGV® profile on wrenches and sockets or the exclusive CDX® drive system combining compactness, power and safety-locked accessories.

Electrical Engineering...

Facom's initiative in this specialist area is now well established, focussing on the needs of users working in electrical environments.

Our insulated tools not only mark a significant development for low-voltage applications, but also offer greatly improved safety levels in any electrical environment.
The "FACOM VSE 1000V" range (suitable for live components up to 1000V AC and 1500V DC) includes nearly 300 tools to IEC 900 standards.
Concern for user safety has been the driving force behind the development of this range. Every tool is tested to 1000V for 10 seconds on completion of manufacture, in addition to dielectric, penetration and insulation resilience tests.
Dedicated electricians tools are not, however, limited to the "FACOM VSE 1000V" range.

Electronics...

"FACOM MICRO-TECH" is a specialized range developed by Facom to meet specific user needs in electronics applications.

Over 400 tools with dedicated features: specific materials, efficient storage and antistatic tools.
Our many visits to electronics workshops helped us gain a thorough understanding of user needs in this specialized business.
The range covers two main tool categories, i.e. electronics pliers and Micro-Tech screwdrivers. Both are manufactured at Facom production sites with ISO 9002 certification.
New ergonomic approach to meet the growing trend towards miniaturization of equipment and repetitive operations.
Antistatic tools to EN 100-015, designed to protect components from electrostatic discharge.
Wide choice of nearly 100 diagonal cutters and gripping pliers, a full selection of screwdriver heads and sizes, plus many other tools for handling, gripping and welding, with an on-going commitment to user satisfaction.

Offshore and Heavy Duty...

Some industrial applications, such as oil fields, mining, shipyards or construction demand special tools because of equipment size and harsh operating conditions.

Each tool category offered by Facom includes products geared to these requirements in size, strength and capacity.
Whether for working on oil rigs, servicing mining machinery, dismantling tunnel boring machines or erecting pylons.
Our slogging wrenches, air tools, hydraulic pullers and high-grade Facom sockets can deliver the performance required in each of these applications.
Our production resources also mean that Facom can undertake to research customized products for individual requirements.

Industrial Fitting and Maintenance...

Setting up and maintaining an industrial site can involve a very wide spectrum of specialized applications; heavy and micro- engineering, electrical work, electronics, hydraulics, metalworking, servicing, repairs, site and bench work.

In response to such diverse needs, Facom has developed a comprehensive and exclusive range of over 8000 references dedicated to industrial fitting and maintenance.
Daily visits to professional users (our technical sales advisers make more than 100000 calls a year), provide Facom with unrivalled experience and knowledge of industrial applications.
This dialogue with customers helps us to develop products which exactly match evolving needs and new industrial specifications.
Facom general-purpose tools, specialized products, workshop furniture and tool sets combine to provide a range designed with industrial professionals in mind.

Facom - Number One in Europe For Hand Tools