About us
Ritz Ferramentas has specialized for over 55 years in the design and manufacture of tools and equipment for maintenance work on de-energized and energized electrical systems. We have a complete portfolio of tools for maintenance work on live lines up to 800 kV AC and DC for work on electrical systems in contact, distance and potential methods, meeting Brazilian, international and ISO 9001 standards.
Pioneer in the manufacture of live line tools in Brazil, it developed its first tubes reinforced with fiberglass for maintenance in energized networks in 1968, with the manufacture of the so-called Hot Sticks, as it already had a wide knowledge of this technology in the manufacture of insulating parts for application in small oil volume circuit breakers. In 1971, Ritz produced the first complete set of tools for maintenance on energized networks.
Between 1973 and 1989, the association with A.B. Chance Company, world leader in the segment. The association generated an exchange of know-how and process innovation, making Ritz recognized worldwide for its quality, safety, reliability and excellence.
In 2011, another new stage began for the company, with the acquisition by the North American multinational Terex. This provided an evolution and improvement in processes, methodologies, layout, technology, safety, skills, results and the conquest of new international markets.
In 2021, in line with the tradition and reference of the Ritz brand, the shareholding control of the company passed into the hands of a company formed by a group of managers from the predecessor Ritz Ferramentas, maintaining and strengthening the commitment to continue the trajectory of development and innovation that are important marks of its legacy.
QUALITY REFERENCE
RITZGLAS® glass fiber reinforced tubes, a Ritz trademark, are internationally recognized for their quality and reliability. RITZGLAS® tubes are subjected to tests based on ASTM F-711 and IEC 60855 standards.
RITZGLAS® Insulating Tube, a critical integral part of most Ritz live line tools, has a core of single-cell polyurethane foam internally, which prevents moisture or dirt from absorbing and condensation. Its external construction consists of highly treated glass fibers arranged in a circumferential and longitudinal direction and impregnated with epoxy resin of a special formulation.
RITZGLAS® tube has high dielectric strength, mechanical strength and low weight, essential characteristics for live-line tools.
The orange of the RITZGLAS® pole is suitable for its good visibility in the work areas, considered an additional safety item for the electrician team.
RESPONSIBILITY THAT CREATES VALUE
Specialized professionals, in permanent process of updating knowledge, dedicated to the elaboration of customized projects according to the needs of each client.
Our engineering department has the most advanced software on the market for the development of new solutions, 3D simulations and prototypes for validation in an agile and reliable way, reducing the time of approval and availability of the product.
SAFETY IN ALL STEPS OF THE PROCESS
Experience and technical excellence to carry out tests and inspections in accordance with NBR, ANSI, IEC and ASTM Standards, meeting the technical specifications of our customers.
Laboratory for electrical tests up to 400 KV and mechanical tests up to 75 tons, installed in an area of 500 m² with modern and calibrated equipment, adequate infrastructure with traceable and international standards that ensures that all products are released for use only after rigorous inspection and approval.
TO GROW AND EVOLVE TOGETHER
We believe in building a relationship of quality and trust with our customers, prioritizing service to Electric Energy companies (Generation; Transmission; Distribution), as well as their service providers throughout the national territory and in more than 60 countries.