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A REPUTATION BUILT ON DAMAGE CONTROL In aerospace, they call it FOD (Foreign Object Damage). In the power generation industry they call it FME (Foreign Material Exclusion). At Snap-on ® , we call it history. Every year, FOD and FME jeopardize safety on the job and in the air, and are responsible for worldwide aviation industry losses totaling in the billions. That’s why, every year, Snap-on ® does even more to get FOD and FME under control. Our integrated FOD and FME programs – from tool retention systems to our world-class Level 5 Tool Control System ™ – work to eliminate FOD and FME, increase safety and efficiency, and reduce costs. FOD FOD stands for “Foreign Object Damage” and refers to the damage, deterioration, impairment and much more, caused by foreign objects. The aircraft industry in particular is confronted by FOD because of increasingly higher speeds and big engines. Industries like aerospace, storage, shipping, military and similar branches are affected by the occurrence of loose objects, debris and even animals. Even the smallest parts can cause great damage. This might be paper clips, pens, packaging, stones, sand, ash, building materials, birds and much more. FME FME stands for “Foreign Material Exclusion” and refers to the process of preventing the introduction of outside debris into an area or areas where that debris poses an economic risk or safety hazard. Simply put, it is keeping objects out of areas where they should not be. It is widely practiced across the nuclear power generation community as an attempt to increase nuclear safety and reduce power plant down time. Airport and airline operations utilize the same concepts to keep airfields clean and prevent debris from entering vital aircraft components. During construction projects, overhead workers employ FME procedures and equipment to protect those employees working below them. PREVENTION The prevention of FOD is of significant importance. Snap-on ® takes its responsibility as a tool brand and offers FOD tools. Even the smallest objects cause major damage in the aerospace industry. The loss of a small component such as a screw, which is released from a tool can have fatal consequences for man and machine. The unique and innovative tools from Snap-on ® have been specially developed for the prevention of FOD. They provide security and control in connection with a sleek design. FOD RATCHETS - feature rivets instead of screws for maximum FOD and FME protection CUSHION THROAT DIAGONAL CUTTERS - catch and hold clipped wire ends. REVERSIBLE WIRE TWISTERS - locking function retains wire clippings N068
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AVIATION TOOLS OVERVIEW N070 AVIATION TOOL SETS N072 AVIATION TOOL STORAGE N089 FOD & FME PREVENTION N090 AVIATION SPECIALTY TOOLS N092 AVIATION TORQUE WRENCHES N097 AEROSPACE STANDARD HAND TOOLS N101 AIRFRAME TOOLS N109 AVIATION AIR TOOLS N140 SPECIALTY AVIATION EQUIPMENT N144 MASTIC REMOVAL TOOLS N146 N069
