AJAX Tools

About AJAX Tool Works

Ajax Tool Works, Inc. has been a cornerstone of American industrial tool manufacturing since 1946. AJAX Tools built its reputation on deep expertise in heat-treating, forging, and precision machining — disciplines that remain at the core of every product the company makes today. Headquartered in Franklin Park, Illinois, Ajax is a proudly domestic manufacturer, producing all of its tools in the United States of America.

Ranking among America's finest quality manufacturers of industrial tools, AJAX is widely recognized as a highly regarded brand name for forged specialty tools and accessories. With a workforce of nearly 100 employees, a modern manufacturing facility, and advanced production equipment, Ajax operates as a full-service manufacturer serving a global network of approximately 1,500 distributors and OEM customers. The company's ISO 9001 certification underscores its commitment to meeting or exceeding OEM specifications across every product line.

Ajax's catalog spans a broad range of professional-grade tools engineered for demanding industrial, construction, and rigger applications. Whether you're aligning structural steel, demolishing concrete, or working in tight automotive spaces, Ajax has a forged solution built to outlast the job. The brand's signature special-alloy steel construction and precise heat-treatment processes give Ajax tools the toughness and edge retention that professionals rely on in the field.

AJAX Tools Product Categories

One of the brand's most iconic offerings is its line of pry bars. Ajax manufactures a comprehensive range of pry bars — from lining bars and connecting bars to gooseneck fit-up bars and nickel chrome-plated models — all forged from fine alloy steel and tempered for maximum performance. These are trusted by ironworkers, riggers, and mechanics for everything from aligning steel members to popping trim panels.

Equally at home in steel erection and fabrication environments, Ajax's wedge tools are a staple of the company's rigger tool lineup. Available in multiple configurations including stock, flange, and banana wedges, these forged tools are designed to deliver reliable force transfer even in the most punishing conditions.

For professionals needing precision driving capability, Ajax offers a lineup of hand punches. These chisels and punches are machined to exacting tolerances and made from high-quality alloy steel, making them ideal for layout work, hole alignment, and pin driving in both shop and field environments.

Ajax also supports pneumatic tool users with its line of air hammer retainers. Designed as essential accessories for chipping hammers and air-powered tools, these retainer components help secure chisel tooling during operation, ensuring safety and efficiency in heavy-use applications.

Why Choose AJAX Tools?

• Made in the USA — all Ajax products are manufactured domestically in Franklin Park, IL
• ISO 9001 Certified — products engineered to meet or exceed OEM specifications
• 75+ years of expertise in heat-treating, forging, and precision machining
• Full-service manufacturer with a global distributor network of ~1,500 partners
• Special alloy steel construction for superior durability and field performance