New Products: High Capacity Luffing Jib Crane, High-Powered Pipe Cutter
The HAL-2X400MCE extendable light tower has two 400-watt metal halide lamps mounted on an aluminum frame. The tower can be extended to a full height of 8 ft and collapsed to 5 ft for transport. Its wheeled base allows the user to tilt the lamp while extending the tower. The light tower can be used in marine and wet environments and is rated to work in open areas where flammable gases and vapors may be present. Larson Electronics; 800-369-6671; www.magnalight.com
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The TC-40 Powered Plastic Pipe and Tube Cutter is able to complete a cut in only four seconds. The cutter weighs 2.5 lb and makes cuts without the need for ratcheting. The cutter is intended for polyethylene, polypropylene, PEX, rubber hose, PVC and CPVC pipe at diameters up to 15/8-in. The TC-40 is powered by a removable 12-volt lithium-ion battery and can make up to 250 cuts per charge. The cutter's blades can be easily replaced, and it features a built-in LED light. RIDGID; 800-474-3443; www.ridgid.com
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The LCL 165 luffing-jib crane will be available in two models, with maximum loads of 17,640 lb or 26,450 lb. With a maximum freestanding height of 185.7 ft, a maximum jib length of 164 ft and jib steps every 16.4 ft, the crane features the Effi-Plus system, which increases hoist speeds with lighter loads. Linden Comansa; www.comansa.com/eng/
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The Makita 18-volt LXT Cordless 1/2-in. Driver Drill is able to deliver 480 in.-lb of max torque. Only 79/16 in. long and weighing 3.8 lb, the driver drill is more compact than the previous model due to a new planetary gear system and transmission. It has 16 clutch settings and a two-speed all-metal transmission. The drill also features a rubberized grip and a built-in LED light. Makita; 800-462-5482; www.makitatools.com
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ENR's weekly rundown of the latest construction products includes a luffing jib crane designed with long reaches in mind and a durable light tower able to withstand rough environments.
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