Noga Chip Hook Swarf and chips are a fact of life in any machining or fabrication environment — and handling them safely without touching them by hand is both a safety requirement and a practical necessity. The Noga Chip Hook gives operators a simple, effective tool for moving, clearing, and managing chips at the machine without risk of cuts or burns from hot, sharp swarf. Noga chip hooks are designed with ergonomics and durability in mind. The hook profile is shaped to engage swarf effectively — whether long stringy turnings from a lathe, short chips from a mill, or fine swarf from grinding — and the handle keeps hands well clear of the material. The construction is robust enough for regular use in a production environment. A basic but essential piece of machine shop safety equipment. Having the right chip management tools at the machine reduces the risk of hand injuries from swarf handling — one of the most common causes of minor injuries in machining environments. The version with a shovel adds a scoop function that makes clearing chip trays and enclosures faster and more complete. AIMS stocks Noga chip hooks and a range of machine shop safety and tooling accessories. Talk to our team about equipping your workshop properly.