Originating in the depths of Brunswick Victoria, Sidchrome has been a staple of Australian toolmaking since World War Two. Today, it has grown into a household name for anyone looking to own tools that are uncompromising in their quality and built to last a lifetime. Sidchrome has a proud history, based on producing high quality, innovative tools, manufactured to maximize comfort, safety and durability. Its reputation amongst Australian engineers and mechanics as the go-to tool for serious professionals continues to grow every year, even as it makes a name for itself on the global stage and attracts the attention of other markets.
To figure out if this brand is for you here are five reasons why Sidchrome is a household name for Aussie tradies:
Innovative designs that separate Sidchrome from the pack
With a thousand tools brands out there you really have to innovate to get people to pay attention. Luckily that is something that Sidchrome excels at. Their excellent research and development programs have come up with countless features to make their tools better. Two perfect examples of this are their ANTISLIP and TORQUEPLUS fastening systems.
The ANTISLIP design is a locking groove on the open end of the Sidchrome spanner which prevents slippage and painful injuries to the knuckles and hands.
TORQUEPLUS maximises the torque a mechanic can apply to a nut and bolt by reducing the risk of fastener rounding, making it easier to work with worn and rounded fasteners.
Rigid professional specifications
Sidchrome ensures that every tool they make meets their rigid standards of quality. All Sidchrome hand sockets, for example, are manufactured to meet a list of industrial specifications including concentric openings, large clearance holes and tight end tolerances. In fact, their TORQUEPLUS tools are made to such a high standard they meet aerospace specifications, making them some of the best spanners available on the market today.
Quality manufacturing from premium materials
Innovative designs and industrial specifications are all well and good but they would be nothing if Sidchrome didn’t use the right materials. The good news is that Sidchrome takes this just as seriously as everything else on this list. Their premium quality tools are forged from special alloy steel and heat-treated for maximum strength and durability.
Integrity in everything they do
Buying tool kits are some of the easiest ways of getting everything you need in one simple package, particularly if you are just starting off. However, the issue is that many brands fill their kits with a mixed bag of high and low-end tools to boost piece counts. Sidchrome ensures that the only pieces that go into their kits are professional quality tools. They also don’t count things like feeler gauge blades to boost their piece counts as many other brands do.
Truly built to last a lifetime
Sidchrome tools are built to last a lifetime; they are durable, quality pieces of workmanship that are manufactured to endure serious use. In fact, Sidchrome is so confident in the quality of their tools they offer a ‘Built to last a lifetime’ guarantee on the majority of their products. This is a lifetime guarantee against faulty workmanship and materials.
