{"title":"Kobe","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKobe Insulated Tool Range — Quick Reference (VDE 1000V)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKobe = VDE-RATED INSULATED HAND TOOLS for ELECTRICAL TRADE + maintenance + switchboard work where contact with LIVE or potentially live electrical conductors possible. AS\/NZS 60900 compliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eKobe Tool\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKobe Insulated Screwdriver (VDE)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectrical terminal + switchboard work\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKobe Insulated Pliers (VDE)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWire cutting + gripping live work\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKobe Insulated Wire Strippers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLive cable termination\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKobe Insulated Spanner Set\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwitchboard terminal nuts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKobe Insulated Cutter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLive cable cutting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVDE 1000V Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLive electrical work standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical:\u003c\/strong\u003e VDE-rated tools MANDATORY for LIVE electrical work. Inspect insulation BEFORE each use — any damage = retire immediately. Annual re-certification. Use with proper PPE — gloves + face shield + insulated mat. AS\/NZS 60900. Brand: \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/kobe\"\u003eKobe\u003c\/a\u003e. Companion: \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/electrical-electronic\"\u003eelectrical + electronic\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/wiha\"\u003eWiha\u003c\/a\u003e (also VDE), \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/hand-tools\"\u003ehand tools\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKobe Insulated Tools\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKobe manufactures VDE-rated insulated hand tools for electrical trade, maintenance, and switchboard work where contact with live or potentially live conductors is a risk. Insulated tools are a mandatory safety requirement in many electrical applications — not an optional upgrade — and the Kobe range is designed to meet that requirement with tools that are practical and comfortable for daily trade use. AIMS Industrial stocks Kobe insulated tools for Australian electricians, maintenance teams, and facilities management operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVDE Rating and What It Means\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVDE is the German testing standard for insulated tools. VDE-rated tools are tested to 10,000 volts and rated for safe use on systems up to 1,000 volts AC or 1,500 volts DC. The rating is not a marketing claim — it is a tested certification that requires independent laboratory verification and periodic retesting. For work on low-voltage electrical systems, switchboards, and control panels, VDE-rated insulation is the correct specification. Tools bearing the VDE mark have been independently verified to meet that standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKobe Insulated Screwdrivers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKobe insulated screwdrivers are available in Phillips, slotted, and combination drive formats in the sizes most commonly required for electrical panel work and wiring. The insulation covers the full blade length to the tip, ensuring no exposed metal between hand and connection point. Ergonomic handles provide the grip needed for terminal screws and gland work in confined switchboard spaces. The slim shaft profiles give access to screws in deep terminals without the blade contacting adjacent conductors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKobe Insulated Pliers and Gripping Tools\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombination pliers, long-nose pliers, and side cutters in the Kobe insulated range carry the same VDE rating as the screwdriver range, using moulded insulation over the full jaw handle with no exposed metal in the grip area. Insulated pliers are the correct tool for termination work, wire stripping, and component handling where accidental contact with live parts must be prevented. The jaw geometry and cutting edges on Kobe pliers are designed for the cable gauges and terminal types common in Australian industrial electrical installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInsulated Tool Sets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKobe insulated tool sets provide a matched selection of the most commonly needed hand tools for electrical trade and maintenance work, packaged together for convenience and value. A set approach ensures that every tool in the kit meets the same VDE standard, eliminating the risk of mixing rated and unrated tools in the same job kit. For electricians setting up a new tool kit, or for facilities teams establishing compliant tools for their maintenance workshop, a complete insulated set is a practical starting point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor Kobe insulated tool availability, pricing, or advice on selecting the right insulated tools for your application, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003econtact our team\u003c\/a\u003e at AIMS Industrial.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"kobe-rb26-general-purpose-electrodes","title":"Kobe RB26 General Purpose Electrodes","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:680px;width:100%;padding:12px 0;font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 12px;border-right:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:8px;padding:12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:bold;color:#222;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e◆\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:#333;line-height:1.5\"\u003eClassification: AWS A5.1 E6013\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 12px;border-right:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:8px;padding:12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:bold;color:#222;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:#333;line-height:1.5\"\u003eProvides: a smooth, stable arc with easy striking and a cleaner weld appearance\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 12px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:8px;padding:12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:bold;color:#222;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e▲\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:#333;line-height:1.5\"\u003eIdeal Uses: for welding thin material including galvanised and painted steel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:16px;padding-top:12px;border-top:1px solid #f0f0f0\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#333;margin:0\"\u003eRB26 General Purpose MIld Steel Electrodes are versatile high titania oxide type stick electrode engineered for smooth arc performance with minimal spatter across AC and DC welding applications. With all positional capability including Vertical Down, superior arc striking and attractive weld bead appearance, they deliver consistent performance for the most demanding of welders. 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