Laser Tools launches three EV safety kits

Laser Tools hasn’t long introduced three EV safety tool kits, all supplied neatly in heavy duty tool bags.

The first is the 9051 EV tool kit (main image)… It contains the necessary requirements for emergency EV service and repair work: high voltage PPE, safety signage, an insulated tool kit that includes sockets, pliers, screwdrivers and spanners, plus a voltage absence tester to ensure the vehicle is safe to work on after the main battery has been disconnected. All designed for safe operator use on live voltages up to 1000V AC / 1500V DC.

Next up is the 9052 EV technicians pro tool kit, which contains what’s in the 9051 kit but with the addition of two high-voltage test meters: a 1000V digital multimeter, complete with insulation function test, together with a 1000V milliohm tester. This is suitable for testing and checking resistance in high-voltage circuits, where even a small resistance issue can cause fault codes and component failures. Useful for diagnosis of motor-winding and cabling resistance issues, where the resistance measured is much lower than the standard multimeter can show. Also included is an EV warning wing cover.

The 9053 EV recovery operators’ safety kit has been created for roadside recovery operators, and includes high-voltage PPE, including a cartridge facemask to protect from gas emissions from the battery. Also included are safety signage and warning signs to identify the vehicle as being a high-voltage risk area. The voltage absence tester is also in this pack together with a useful thermal imaging camera to verify that the EV battery is at a safe temperature. This can help the operator spot heat build-up on the external battery casing, which could be an indicator of the start of thermal runaway.