Technical

Alpha Gold Series drills have a Tinite (TiN) coating.Titanium Nitride is a gold coloured substance with a surface hardness of approximately 85 Rc.This is deposited onto the drill which extends tool life by reducing friction,and therefore heat, and enables the tool to be operated at high speeds and feeds.Stainless steel, one of the hardest composites to drill, has a Rockwell hardness (Rc) rating of 90.The Tinite coating is 85 Rc, added to the 135 degree split point and M-2 grade steel core,meanin …

Impact drivers provide much higher torque but in rapid bursts, similar to a hammer providinglinear bursts of force. This makes impact drivers good for heavy-duty jobs like driving long lag bolts - you can even take the lug nuts off your car wheels with most impact drivers. However the banging action does make them a little bit difficult to control. Impact drivers are not suited for driving soft materials.This is because between the hammer strikes there is no torque applied, and the bit can …

They are quite tough indeed!Here at Trucut NZ, we decided to test just how tough the Alpha Tuffbox Drill Sets actually are.So we chose to see if it could handle the weight of a Ford Ranger UTE! We slipped it under the rear wheel… and the photo speaks for itself. Yes, our Alpha Tuffbox Drill Sets truly are tough – they can handle the weight of a ute without any signs of strain, cracking or damage. …

HSS Taps• Alpha HSS Hand Taps are precision manufactured in Europe to ISO529 standards. HSS Hand Taps are general purpose taps suitable for hand and machine operation, and are suitable for production use. 2N Tolerance for optimum thread fit that balances fastener performance, manufacturing, economy and convenience. Suitable for use in Steel, Aluminium, Copper, Brass etc. Always use lubricant. Alpha TAPER TapsAlpha Taper Taps have a lead of eight threads and are used as a starting tap in dif …

Alpha Thunderzone Impact Driver Bits have been made to endure high impact loads extending bits’ lifespan. Learn more about how Impact Driver Bits can help to make the most of any job. …