Protecting tools from rust and corrosion would seem to be a
given for any tool manufacturer. Unfortunately, nothing could be
further from the truth. Because this essential step also adds to
manufacturing cost, many other hex tool manufacturers, with the
exception of Bondhus, cut corners by providing inadequate
protection.
Tool manufacturers
deal with the problem of rust and corrosion by providing a range of solutions:
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Protection considerations:
- Bondhus ProGuard™ dry surface finish is the most effective
solution available.
- Plating provides a degree of protection, but eventually nicks,
flakes or wears off, and allows water to seep in. At that point,
the tool is left unprotected.
- Black oxide finishes provide only limited protection. Almost
with the first use, the finish begins to wear off and allow
water to penetrate through to the tool.
- Coating a tool with oil, or no protection at all, leaves the
tool totally vulnerable to rust and corrosion.
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Bondhus advantages:
- Conventional solutions to the problem of rust and corrosion fall
far short of even an adequate solution. None of these approaches provide the
degree of corrosion resistance suitable for the professional tool market.
- The ProGuard™ technology developed by Bondhus offers a level of
protection that is vastly superior to any other solution
available. The combination of a small, tight grained crystal
structure and a dry to the touch oil create a surface that is
very difficult for moisture and contaminants to penetrate.
- ProGuard™ dry surface finish is a radically different
solution. It starts with caustic cleaning to remove all oxides
and impurities on the surface, and then uses a proprietary
electrolytic process to grow a very tight and small grained
crystal structure on the surface of the tool. In addition, a
fast drying oil is used to provide yet a second line of
protection.
- Line operators responsible for the ProGuard™ process receive
special training at Bondhus. The end result is Bondhus tools are
clean and dry to handle, maintain an attractive appearance, and
have the highest level of protection in the industry from rust,
corrosion, and the inevitable damage associated with a
deteriorating surface.
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Resistance to salt-spray testing:
The results of comparative Salt Spray performance testing,
conducted by an independent lab on 5/16" hex wrenches, provide dramatic proof that the
Bondhus ProGuard™ corrosion protection is superior to any other
solution available.
Test method: The test was conducted in accordance with
ASTM:B117-94. The samples were tested as received with no
cleaning prior to exposure. The wrenches were supported at an
angle of 15° from vertical for 20 hours under controlled
conditions:
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