Hammerless drain valve receives award

The McKenna hammerless drain valve from Alcoa World Alumina Australia has received the Highly Commended Award from Western Australia’s Chamber of Minerals and Energy (CME) Occupational Safety and Health Innovations Awards. Based on the Pneutorque PTM-52 pneumatic torque wrench (torque gun) from Norbar Torque Tools, the hammerless drain valve is a tool that makes the task of opening refinery drain valves easier and safer at Alcoa World Alumina Australia’s mine sites and refinery operations in Western Australia’s Peel Region. The awards showcase practical equipment modifications and new tools that contribute to the industry’s ultimate goal of zero harm. Dr David Smith, CME President, presented the Award to Alcoa’s Rob McKenna for his hammerless valve.
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