For immediate release
July 1,
2003
Chicago, IL |
For further information:
Marian Kurz
847-676-5570 |
AIR FORCE LINKS UP WITH LINK TOOL SYSTEM
Link Tools recently made its first shipment of tools to
Ramstein Air Force base, located outside of Frankfort, Germany.
Ramstein, the home of the 86th Airlift Wing and Headquarters of US Air Forces Europe. The base is
responsible for the operation and maintenance of airlift assets including
C-130s, C-9s, C-20s and C-21s.
The use of the unique Link locking system curtails dropped or
stuck sockets which are particularly disruptive and dangerous in aviation
maintenance. An additional benefit
found in the Link system and verified by testing, is that repetitive use of
Link Tools is less stressful to the muscles, nerves and skeletal systems than
standard tool systems.
In the world of aviation the Link Quick-Lock efficiency and
time saving values has earned them kudos from the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University,
the Aviation Technical Education Council and Purdue University’s aviation
program.
NASA has also used Link Tools in the maintenance of the space shuttles.
Link’s ‘link’ to military operations has increased over the
past five years. Link Quick-Lock
technology was honored as a Great Idea at a presentation conducted by the 2002
Department of Defense Maintenance Symposium. An
evaluation from the Iowa Army National Guard, the organization charged with
maintaining the Army’s fleet of tanks, cited the locking mechanical action of
the Link Tool system as ‘an ideal means to keep a complicated assembly of
wrenches, extensions and u-joints
with a socket together.
Army personnel noted that a dropped socket can be a “mission
stopper”. This was particularly
critical during the conflict in Iraq which put a premium on the uninterrupted
flow of tanks from the borders to Baghdad.
Link Tools recently received a “Q-Mark” from TUV Rheinland, a
premiere European professional approval organization. The
awarding of the “Q-Mark” from TUV Rheinland signifies that a product has met
standards of superior quality, safety and versatility. The
award for Link Tools was made for both quality and ergonomic excellence.
Link Tools are offered in 41 piece 3/8” and 1/4” sets. Both
41 pieces sets come in a lightweight, easy to spot carrying case. Link
Tools also offers other sets and individual open stock tools as well as a versatile,
10 piece Homeowner set. In
addition to military applications, Link Tools have been reviewed and praised by
experts in numerous publications
dedicated to the automotive, boating and manufacturing industries.
For complete information on Link Tools including details on how
this unique system operates and an opportunity to view all the Link Tool
products, visit www.link-tools.com where
you can check out what the critics are saying about Link tools.
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