Go to Nupla Tools, the leader in USA manufacture of specialty industrial-grade hand tools. The pioneer and innovator of TCP pultruded Nuplaglas®, Nupla produces the strongest and safest fiberglass-handled striking, digging, cutting, and fire tools available. In its facility in Sun Valley, California, the company produces over 1600 hand tool products, including soft-face hammers, steel hammers, shovels, rakes, hoes, axes, non-conductive tools, and replacement handles.
As the industry leader in TCP fiberglass technology (see Technical Support page), Nupla's history is one of invention. Recognizing in the 1930's the opportunities presented by the development of plastics and related technologies, Nupla has been an innovator for over 70 years in the development of these technologies and has earned the reputation as the industry standard for fiberglass striking, cutting, digging, and fire tools. We've earned our stripes as the manufacturer of the world's strongest hand tools and we put that stripe on every tool we produce.
Since the beginning, Nupla has been tuned to the continually changing needs of all industrial trades and has used our experience to develop cutting edge products that improve productivity, durability and life. Nupla has set standards for quality and performance. Most utilities and road departments specify Nupla tools for the job. In addition, Nupla has developed innovative and patented products that give users countless efficiencies, safety and value. Technology That Counts!
Up to twice as strong as fiberglass handles that use other processes. Nupla uses an optimum ratio of 70-75% fiberglass to resin to give maximum strengthens with little brittleness.
Nuplaglas® TCP PULTRUSION
Short lengths of solid fiberglass incorporated at critical stress points in the handle pultrusion process assure superior reinforcement while providing optimum strength-to-weight ratio. The patent is used in Nupla's digging tool handles.
INTEGRAL REBAR
Hammers and shovels alike are designed with the operator in mind. Molded handles in Ergo Power® digging products reduce fatigue and offer greater control of the load. Three grip designs in Classic® and Ergo Power® striking tools let you match the tool to operator and the job.
ERGONOMIC HANDLE AND GRIP DESIGN
Nupla's' unique Smart Hammer Technology® delivers the very best surface protective, non-marring, dead blow and quick-change hammers in the industry.
Impax Power Drive®
An alternative to steel strand cable used in utility and communications towers around the world. Continuous lengths of pultruded structural Nuplaglas® Guyrod used in major infrastructure projects. 3-to-1 tensile strength-to-weight advantage over steel strand cable. Factory-installed end fittings. High "Q" dielectric features. Non-corrosive. Call Nupla for a quotation..
GUYROD
All Nupla Classic®, Protec®, Ergo Power®, and Power Pylon® handles are manufactured with Genuine Nuplaglas® in a patented pultrusion process utilizing only premium and proprietary raw materials. Nuplaglas® is ten times stronger than wood and three times stronger than ordinary fiberglass. All of the Nuplaglas® handle configurations are designed to maximize tool performance and safety for specific applications and usage. This dedication to high standards of excellence in materials and processes makes Nupla handles the finest Industrial Grade handles in the world!
Nupla is proud of its service. Experienced and knowledgeable Customer Service Representatives who take each account personally and create a welcome, efficient, and accurate experience for Nupla customers, whether it's taking an order for product and literature or providing technical assistance. Nupla is also proud of its factory trained sales representatives who are experienced sales people with samples and prices for customers. When Nupla's customers are satisfied, Nupla is satisfied!
All Nupla products are warranted against any and all defects in material or manufacturing. Nupla will repair or replace at our option, any Nupla product proved to be defective in materials or workmanship during lifetime of the product. Castings, forgings, and shovel blades are not covered under this warranty, normal wear, abuse, improper care and negligence are not covered.
