Products 09/09/2009 Stanley Reimagines the Basics The Instant-Change Handsaw system allows users to quickly mount any of seven steel blades on a single aluminum handle with an ergonomic soft grip. The ambidexterous handle has a double-locking mechanism and an adjustable blade clamp to keep the blade secure. Swapping blades involves releasing the lock, taking the blade out and inserting a new one into the lock, allowing workers to quickly replace dull blades or switch blade types, depending on what the job requires. The new line of FatMax Xtreme Antivibe Hammers feature a significantly larger strike face—it is 75% larger than traditional
New product announcements: 09/02/2009 Welding Respirator: Lightweight Design The Powered Air Purifying Respirator provides a clean supply of air to welders in a fully portable system. The PAPR has a 3.5-lb blower that is worn on the back with shoulder straps. It has a built-in HEPA filter and features two air speeds to adjust the volume of air to suit conditions. The blower supplies air to an included Elite helmet. The helmet features auto-darkening cartridges and a lightweight design. The system is powered by a lithium-ion battery with an 8-hour battery life. Miller Electric Mfg. Co.; 920-734-9821; www.millerweld.com Pipe Hanger: Quick
New product announcements: 08/19/2009 Portable Coring Machine: Self-Contained Design The Hilti DD 120 Diamond Coring System is able to core up to six 4-in.-dia holes in reinforced concrete on a single charge. The self-contained system weighs only 22 lb, and its only external requirement is a water hose. The tool’s portability allows it to core in areas where the tool must be lifted into place, such as in making through-holes for sprinkler systems. The DD 120 has two operating speeds and a set of colored LED lights that indicates the pressure needed. It is compatible with a wide range of Hilti
New product announcements: 08/12/2009 Wireless Chill Detection: Scale Checks HVAC Systems The SRS2 Wireless Refrigerant Scale allows HVAC technicians to make a quick assessment of cooling systems without wires. The wireless remote features a backlit display and a flip-up magnetic clip that allows the technicans to hang the remote at eye level during use. The platform has a solid aluminum design, with rubber bumpers to prevent damage. The unit has a 33-ft range, and the remote is able to store the last zero point when entering standby or shut-off mode, so that it is not necessary to constantly recalibrate. Fieldpiece Instruments
New product announcements: 08/05/2009 Grading Attachments: New Option for Skid-Steer Loaders New grader attachments from Bobcat are designed to allow skid-steer loaders to perform grading work. Graders are available in 96-in. and 108-in. widths and can be incorporated with the Bobcat laser-control system to grade materials within 1⁄4-in. The heavy-duty graders’ blades are able to move in six different ways and feature a hydraulic side-shift function, which allows the blades to move up to 13-in. horizontally, allowing for grading close to buildings and other obstacles. A proportional hydraulic valve allows for the moldboard to move at three different speeds for finer
New product announcements: 07/22/2009 Selective Demolition: Crawler-Excavator Gets In Close The Liebherr R974C VH-HD crawler-excavator is designed for selective demolition applications. The 131-tonne crawler-excavator has a maximum reach height of 41 meters with a special attachment. It is powered by a Tier 3 eight-cylinder diesel engine, and the boom has a standard piston-rod guard to protect attachments during use. The crawler-excavator has a full 360° of operation and its cab can be tilted upward by up to 30° for a better view when working at height. An assortment of attachments is available depending on the job. Liebherr SAS; +33 389 21
New product announcements: 07/15/2009 Upgraded Tractor-Scraper: More Power The G Series of the 613 Wheel Tractor-Scraper features several upgrades to its design, including increases in powertrain efficiency, rim pull, elevator speed and travel speed. The 613G has a 11-cu-yd capacity and is able to cut and fill, finish grade, stockpile and condition material. A new safety valve prevents accidental articulation when the operator is entering or exiting the cab while holding the steering wheel. Caterpillar; 309-675-1000; www.cat.com Compact Press Tool: Small Size and Better Battery Life The Model RP 210-B press tool is the smallest tool in the RIDGID line. The
New product announcements: 07/08/2009 Monitoring Fuel Usage: Wireless System Logs Data The OEM Data Delivery Secure Fuel System wirelessly logs usage of fuel on multiple vehicles and is able to generate analytic reports with GPS coordinates. Multiple trackers can be integrated into a single system. The reports can be accessed by email or through a password-protected Website. OEM Data Delivery; 203-929-8431; www.oemdd.com Small Inspector: Checking Concrete Part of the GSSI Structure Scan line, the 2000-MHz Palm Antenna uses ground-penetrating radar for concrete inspection. The Palm Antenna is only 31⁄2 in. square, allowing for concrete inspection in tight corners and within 2
New product announcements: 07/01/2009 Soil-Mixing Cutter Drums: Digging Deep The Casagrande/TEC Cutter soil-mixer rigs feature soil-mixing cutter drums mounted on a dual-motor frame that is attached to a base by a Kelly bar. The rig can mix soil at depths ranging from 17 to 30 meters and fits Casagrande base carriers. The machine can be used to construct temporary diaphragm walls and cut-off walls. Depending on soil conditions, drilling rates can be as high as 35 sq m per hour. During use, cement slurry is mixed with excavated earth at the bottom of the tool, so the quantity of excavated earth
New product announcements: 06/24/2009 Milwaukee’s New High-Tech Tools Will Test Market’s Loyalty With its newly created test and measurement division, Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. has officially declared war on longtime supplier Fluke Corp. and hopes to grab a significant share of this roughly $1-billion market. It also would enable its parent, Hong Kong-based Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd., to move into an entirely new category. The inaugural line, which launches in August, will test the loyalty of professional builders, electricians, heating-and-cooling technicians and remodelers. Brookfield, Wis.-based Milwaukee has been at it for more than a year with several former managers it recruited
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