Ampco Safety Tools from Jealco
Jealco International distributes Ampco Safety Tools — the industry standard for hand tools engineered for use in hazardous environments where flammable or combustible vapors, liquids, dusts, or residues are present. As an independent distributor, we can source the full Ampco product line including non-sparking, non-magnetic, and corrosion resistant tools for manufacturing, government, transportation, and specialty industrial applications. Let us know what you need quoted.
SAFETY TOOLS ENGINEERED FOR HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENTS
Non-Sparking
Manufactured from copper-beryllium and aluminum-bronze alloys, Ampco non-sparking tools are recommended for use wherever flammable or combustible vapors, gases, dusts, or residues create explosion or fire risk.
Manufacturing & Industrial
- Ammunition, Missile & Explosives Plants
- Automotive & Chemical Manufacturing
- Breweries, Distilleries & Flour Mills
- Fertilizer & Rubber Processing Plants
- Grain Storage & Handling
- Liquefied Petroleum Gas Operations
- Mining & Oil and Natural Gas
- Paint, Lacquer & Varnish Manufacturing
- Paper, Pulp & Petrochemical Plants
- Petroleum Refining & Pharmaceuticals
- Pipeline Construction & Maintenance
- Plastics & Synthetic Fiber Manufacturing
Government, Transportation & Operations
- Aircraft & Missile Plants
- Armed Forces & First Responders
- Fire Departments & HAZMAT
- Nuclear Production & Public Utilities
- Water Treatment & Waste Management
- Airports, Railroads & Shipyards
- Tankers & Tanker Trucks
- Confined Space & Fueling Operations
- Spraying, Finishing & Booth Operations
Non-Magnetic
Ampco non-magnetic tools are engineered for environments where standard steel tools would interfere with sensitive equipment or create safety risks. Their non-magnetic alloy construction ensures tools will not attract to magnetic fields or disrupt sensitive instrumentation.
- Aircraft Maintenance & Overhaul
- Aluminum & Other Metal Smelting
- Electronics Manufacturing
- Hospitals & Clinics (MRI Maintenance)
- Mine Sweepers
- Nuclear Products & Testing Machines
- Precision Magnetic Equipment
- Radar Transmission Centers
Corrosion-Resistant
Ampco corrosion resistant tools are built for environments where exposure to moisture, chemicals, or caustic materials would rapidly degrade standard steel tools. Their alloy construction provides long service life in wet, corrosive, and chemically aggressive conditions where tool reliability and worker safety are both critical.
- Canners & Food Products Manufacturing
- Chemical Manufacturing
- Desalination Plants
- Insulation Manufacturing
- Laboratories
- Paper & Pulp Mills
- Petrochemicals & Pharmaceuticals
- Plastics Manufacturing
- Shipyards & Tankers
- Vessels & Work Boats
- Wine Industry Operations
Available Tool Categories and Types
Items in blue are available for purchase from our online store. For all other items, click the button below and tell us what you need quoted.
BRUSHES
- Brooms
- Brushes
- Drive Arbor
- Dust Pans Mop Holder
CHISELS
- Caulking Tools
- Chisels
- Clay Digger (Pneumatic)
CUTTING TOOLS
- Pipe Cutter
- Saws
- Shears/Snips
INSULATED TOOLS
- Insulated Pliers
- Insulated Screwdrivers
- Insulated Sockets & Accessories
- Insulated Wrenches
TOOLS
- Pliers
- Screwdrivers
- Sockets & Accessories
- Wrenches
Kits
- Insulated Tools
- Hazmat
- Spatulas
- Trowels
KNIVES / SCRAPERS
- Knives
- Scrapers
- Spatulas
- Trowels
OPENERS / WEDGES
- Barrel Hooks
- Crate Opener
- Drum Opener
- Flange Spreader
- Wedges
- Wrench (Bung)
PICKS
- Adze (Railroad)
- Mattock
- Picks
PRY BARS
Safety Tool FAQ
What's the difference between non-sparking and non-magnetic tools, and do I need both?
Non-sparking tools are made from copper-beryllium or aluminum-bronze alloys specifically to prevent the ignition risk steel tools pose around flammable vapors, gases, dusts, or residues — used in refineries, chemical plants, grain handling, and similar explosion-risk environments. Non-magnetic tools are engineered so their alloy construction won't attract to magnetic fields or interfere with sensitive instrumentation, which matters in settings like MRI maintenance, aircraft work, or precision magnetic equipment testing. The two properties often overlap in Ampco's alloys, but which one you need depends on the specific hazard: explosion risk calls for non-sparking, magnetic sensitivity calls for non-magnetic — some environments require both.
What are Ampco non-sparking tools made of, and how do they prevent sparks?
Ampco non-sparking tools are manufactured from copper-beryllium and aluminum-bronze alloys rather than steel. These alloys don't generate the same ignition-capable sparks that steel-on-steel or steel-on-rock contact can produce, which is why they're specified for use around flammable or combustible vapors, liquids, dusts, or residues in industries like petroleum refining, grain storage, and pipeline construction.
When would I need corrosion-resistant tools instead of standard non-sparking tools?
Corrosion-resistant tools are built for environments where moisture, chemicals, or caustic materials would degrade standard steel tools over time — desalination plants, food and pharmaceutical manufacturing, paper and pulp mills, and marine or shipyard work, for example. While many Ampco non-sparking tools also resist corrosion well, if your primary concern is wet or chemically aggressive conditions rather than explosion risk, the corrosion-resistant line is purpose-built for that durability and service life.
What Ampco tool categories does Jealco carry, and can you source items not in the online store?
Jealco carries the full range of Ampco categories, including brushes, chisels, cutting tools, hammers and axes, insulated tools, general tools (pliers, screwdrivers, sockets, wrenches), knives and scrapers, openers and wedges, picks, and pry bars, along with hazmat and insulated tool kits. Items marked in blue are available directly through our online store; for anything else in the Ampco line, submit a quote request with the product type and attribute you need and we'll source it.
What industries typically require Ampco safety tools?
Ampco tools are specified anywhere flammable materials, magnetic sensitivity, or corrosive conditions create risk with standard steel tools — common examples include petroleum refining, chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing, mining and oil and gas, grain handling, aircraft maintenance, hospitals (MRI environments), shipyards, water treatment, and fire/HAZMAT response. If your facility handles flammable vapors or dusts, works near sensitive magnetic equipment, or operates in a corrosive environment, non-sparking, non-magnetic, or corrosion-resistant tools are typically required by safety protocol.
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