Clive Halliday, Thorite’s process and
vacuum manager, says that as the
choice of air tool products grows, the
related legislation also increases. For
example, he says customers now have
to consider the implications of dust
inhalation from the use of the tools
and whether to install centralised or
de-centralised extraction systems.

To help with this, Halliday has
introduced a training course
combining ‘hands on’ experience
with a range of related subjects
including operational features,
compressed air requirements,
potential applications, relevant
markets and industries, legislation
and safety.

Two of Thorite’s key account
managers, Dave Beckett and Kevin
Johns, recently completed a period of
intensive training to become Air Tool
Champions, enabling them to advise
on the correct air tool choice and
best working practices.