Think of a cutter and a spreader sharing a single set of jaws. Hydraulic pressure drives the jaws apart to spread, or closes them to cut. Many crews call it a hydraulic cutter spreader in India, since it does both jobs with the same tool.

The SMART combi tool from SHEPL India Pvt. Ltd. is designed for rescue work and can also clamp, squeeze and pull. That makes it useful when the crew has to adapt quickly to changing conditions.

• Maximum spreading force: 23 tons
• Maximum cutting force: 43 tons
• Working pressure: 720 bar
• Maximum blade opening: 370 mm
• Weight: 15 kg
• Dimensions: 600 x 500 x 180 mm

According to the company, the blades are made from high-strength carbon steel with a ceramic coating. They are light and suitable for underwater work.

• Cut bars, rods and metal sections
• Spread door gaps and metal structures
• Clamp and squeeze objects into position
• Pull sections away from a casualty
• Shear metal parts of vehicles
• Move heavy objects in a controlled way

The company lists the combi tool for rescue operations in many settings:

• Road accidents and vehicle extrication
• Railway, air and marine crash rescue
• Earthquake and other disaster response
• Building collapse
• Industrial accidents

• One tool, many jobs: fewer items to carry and organise
• Light: about 15 kg, easy to position
• Fast switching: no time spent changing tools mid-task
• Connection flexibility: the tool can connect to or disconnect from the hydraulic pump during operation, according to the company
• Underwater suitability: handy for flood and water rescue
• Strong: high cutting and spreading forces for its size

Each approach has its strengths. A combi tool saves space and money, and it gives the crew flexibility. Separate spreaders and cutters often deliver more force for their specific job. Many departments carry a combi tool alongside dedicated tools, so the crew has options for different situations.

SHEPL India's rescue range includes spreaders, cutters and combi tools, so you can build a kit that matches your needs.

When you search for a hydraulic combi tool manufacturer in India, a few questions help:

• Is the company the original manufacturer?
• Are the tools certified?
• Does it supply power packs, hoses and couplings as well?
• Can it provide spares and service?
• Does it offer guidance on training?

A rescue combi tool manufacturer in India that also makes the power pack ensures pressure and flow match the tool. SHEPL India is an OEM operating from 10, Kothrud Industrial Estate, Pune 411038, with in-house R&D and testing. The company describes its rescue tools as CE-certified.

A combi tool runs from a hydraulic power pack through hoses. SHEPL India offers petrol, diesel and electric versions. For rescue work, many teams choose a portable pack that can be carried to the scene. The team will help you pick a pack that matches the tool's pressure.

Hydraulic rescue equipment was once mostly imported, and spares and service were hard to get. Choosing a rescue combi tool in India made by a local OEM means you can inspect it, get it serviced and reach the manufacturer easily.

Some buyers also look for a hydraulic combination rescue tool as part of a larger fire and rescue vehicle. If you are planning a rescue van, the tools and vehicle can be planned together.

• Run regular drills with the combi tool
• Practise switching between spreading and cutting
• Learn to position the jaws for the best force
• Practise connecting and disconnecting hoses quickly
• Rehearse communication during cuts and spreads

• Inspect blades for chips and wear
• Check pivot pins and fasteners
• Clean the tool after each use
• Look over hoses and couplings before every call-out
• Store it dry in its place in the vehicle
• Service it at recommended intervals

• Stabilise the vehicle or structure before using the tool
• Wear helmet, goggles, gloves and protective clothing
• Keep hands clear of the jaws during operation
• Never exceed the tool's rated capacity
• Warn the team before each cut

A combi tool gives a rescue crew options when options matter most. Cutting, spreading, pulling and squeezing are all within reach of one rescuer, in one compact tool.

SHEPL India builds hydraulic rescue tools in Pune. Contact the team to put together the right kit for your department.