February 2010 Archives

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MILWAUKEE, WI - Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation expands its LITHIUM-ION system with the new M12(TM) Cordless No-Hub Driver. With specific torque settings for 60 and 80 in/lbs, the new tool is specifically designed to quickly install no-hub couplings with accuracy and repeatability. The first of its kind in the industry, the 2455-22 can fasten up to 300 clamps on a single charge and is proven to be accurate for up to 25,000 clamps before re-calibration.

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Larson Electronics' magnalight.com announced the addition of a more powerful hazardous location LED light with UL 844 Class 1 Division 2 ratings for Groups A, B, C and D.

With 50,000 hours bulb life and solid state design, operators in industrial and military sectors can see benefits in longevity, durability and lower total cost of ownership. Combined with brighter light output than the same fixture with 60 watt T5HO bulbs and drawing only 2/3rds of the current, the 48 watt HAL-48-2L-LED hazardous location LED light is suitable for both high and low voltage applications.

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RICHMOND, VA - Weidmuller is pleased to introduce the new fourth generation Stripax® and Stripax® 16 tools for cutting and stripping flexible and solid conductors with PVC insulation, multi-conductors and thin ribbon cables. For over 30 years, the original Stripax® has set global standards as a cutting-edge stripping tool. By adhering to a process of continuous improvement, the new fourth generation Stripax® tools incorporate numerous design changes, ergonomic practical improvements, and innovations suggested by Weidmuller customers. These updated Stripax® tools display the same high quality and reliability as previous versions, with new features for improved handling in industrial processes.

The Equus 3100 Innova CanOBD2 Diagnostic Tool is on offer for $88.04 with free standard shipping over at Amazon.com. 'The Equus 3100 Innova Diagnostic Code Reader offers an easy, effective way to troubleshoot OBD II vehicles. This powerful and rugged tool quickly reveals the cause of "Check Engine" light warnings on any 1996 and newer car, light truck, or SUV--foreign and domestic. The tool features a unique, patented all-in-one screen display and an LED display for quick emissions status checks. Meanwhile, the 3100's automatic refresh updates data every 30 seconds when connected to the vehicle, offering an easy way to verify repair completion. The tool communicates with all OBD II protocols, including CAN (Controller Area Network).'

The new DeWALT Ballistic Nylon Tool Bag Case (21" Inch) has been reduced from $39.99 to $18.50 over at Amazon Marketplace.
Features:
• Geniune Dewalt bag
• Holds a variety of tool, batteries and accessories
• Made of tough Denier polyester
• Pockets inside and out

The Crescent CTK70MP 70-Piece Mechanics Tool Set with Storage Case is on offer for $42.02 with free standard shipping over at Amazon.com. 'Contains all the tools needed for most industrial applications, including 1/4", 3/8", and 1/2" quick-release ratcheting drives, with a wide selection of standard and deep sockets in the most common SAE and metric sizes.- Features 72-tooth ratchet drives for a 5 swing thats perfect in tight spaces.- 3/8" drive 12-point sockets to increase fastener contact area for maximum torque.- Durable storage cases have raised-letter ID for each tool location, so theyll stay organized, plus tools lock securely in place, a true benefit for work vehicles or other places where tools get knocked around.'

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Miller adds to its popular line of industrial engine drives with the Big Blue® 300 Pro CC/CV welder generator.

APPLETON, Wis.,-Miller Electric Mfg. Co. introduces the Big Blue® 300 Pro CC/CV engine driven welder generator. With 12kW of generator power and a 20- to 410-amp welding output, the Big Blue 300 Pro provides superior arc performance and stability along with extreme durability for reliable operation in the most demanding conditions. Ideal for pipe and construction contractors as well as MRO and fabrication professionals, the Big Blue Pro 300 is available with CAT, Deutz or Perkins diesel engines for excellent low-speed (1800 rpm) operation, fuel efficiency and low sound levels (71 dba at maximum output).

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The CV 30 upright vacuum cleaner from Tornado® Industries takes the noise-and along with it some of the stress and fatigue-out of vacuuming.

At sound levels less than 66 decibels-not much louder than a sewing machine-the CV 30 is one of the quietest professional vacuum cleaners on the market.

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Police and Army weapons carrying case protects against theft and damage

MONTCLAIR, Calif. - Shoddy carrying cases often are the reason weaponry for U.S. military and law enforcement personnel are lost, stolen or damaged. Substandard gear harms the mission to stop terrorism. Police and the more than 30,000 troops to be deployed to Afghanistan this year require a rugged, shock proof and reusable transport solution - 'Top kick' in the carrying case chain of command. Therefore, global defense strategists salute the new GunCruzer KR-20 Gun Case created by CaseCruzer.

The Bare-Tool Makita BJV180Z 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Jig Saw (Tool Only, No Battery) has been reduced from $718.00 to $191.25 over at Amazon.com. 'The BJV180Z features a Makita-built high-torque motor that produces a 1-inch stroke and 2,600 strokes per minute (SPM) for fast and efficient cutting. In addition, the BJV180Z has lower vibration and less noise for more control and comfort. The BJV180Z has four position cut settings (three orbital and one straight) for fast and efficient cutting in all applications, and the "tool-less" push-in lock system for quick blade changes. The blade roller guide is positioned close to the work piece for precision accuracy in straight and bevel cuts.'

The Bare-Tool Makita BJR182Z 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Reciprocating Saw (Tool Only, No Battery)has been reduced from $238.00 to $76.56 over at Amazon.com. 'Makita's 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Reciprocating Saw delivers faster cutting and demolition performance to the jobsite. The BJR182Z has a high-torque motor with a 1-1/8-inch stroke that is engineered for a range of cutting and demolition tasks. The LXT Lithium-Ion Battery (sold separately) makes this reciprocating saw perfect for remote use, where running a cord is not an option.'

The Milwaukee 6310-20 18-Volt 6-1/2-Inch Ni-Cad Cordless Circular Saw (Tool Only, No Battery) has been reduced from $312.00 to $42.99 over at Amazon Marketplace. 'The 6310-20 Milwaukee 18-volt cordless circular saw operates on a 2.4 amp hour nickel-cadmium battery providing the most 2 x 4 cuts per battery charge in the industry. On a single charge, the Milwaukee cordless circular saw can cut up to 145 2 x 4's or 106-feet of 5/8-inch OSB material. Milwaukee uses only no memory effect batteries, always providing the user with full battery capacity. This 6-1/2-inch saw includes an electric brake which stops the blade in seconds. The cordless circular saw can bevel up to 50-degrees for cutting extreme angles.''

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Clore Automotive introduces the BA7, a digital battery and system tester designed for 12 Volt batteries, from SOLAR.

The 12V Battery and System Tester features an operating range of 7-15V and the capacity to test batteries rated between 100-1200 CCA. It adds the convenience of starting and charging system testing and offers quick assessment, providing both a numerical result and a pass/fail LED result. It is compatible with a wide range of battery types, including Conventional, Maintenance Free, AGM, Gel Cell and Marine starting batteries.

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The CL601 is a battery powered, one channel, battery powered Clamp-On AC Current Data Logger. It records TRMS Current at a rate of up to eight times per second with TRMS calculations performed on a single line cycle. The CL601 can perform a variety of recording tasks with easy and intuitive setup from a computer using DataView® software provided with the data logger. Power line frequency tracking is performed such that 64 samples over one line cycle are taken. This tracking is performed over the range of ±2Hz around the nominal line frequency (50 or 60Hz). When connected to a PC, real-time harmonic measurements are calculated from these 64 samples.

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MOONACHIE, NEW JERSEY - To further develop Green lighting solutions to help preserve the environment, BULBRITE introduces Dark Sky Friendly bulbs to its extensive line of energy efficient compact fluorescents. BULBRITE is a leading supplier of innovative, energy-efficient light source solutions and the premier educational resource for lamping technology.

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Low-cost thermal imaging camera is the ultimate tool for nighttime navigation

Portland, OR - FLIR Systems (NASDAQ: FLIR) announced the release of two new models of their popular First Mate line of handheld maritime thermal night vision cameras at the Miami International Boat Show. The new First Mate XP and XP+ feature improved 320 × 240 thermal image resolution, as well as expanded environmental survivability ratings and still image capture capability. The XP+ variant even offers users the ability to capture live thermal video to a removable SD card.

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NORCROSS, GA - Hitachi Power Tools has introduced the DH38YE2, a 1-1/2" Spline Shank Rotary Hammer featuring more power, lighter weight, less vibration and lower noise than its long standing predecessor, the DH38YE. The next generation DH38YE2 is compact and ergonomically designed to hammer or hammer/drill holes in concrete for anchors or rebar, demolish and chisel concrete, cut, dig, tamp or drive ground rods with ease.

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Lansdale, PA - - Neptune(TM) Mixer Company, a leading manufacturer of industrial mixers and a division of Neptune(TM) Chemical Pump Co., Inc., announced that it proudly offers a range of gear-driven portable mixers that provide dependable performance in a wide variety of mixing/blending applications, from wastewater treatment to batch chemical preparation to mixing of paints, varnishes, polymers, etc.

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CLEVELAND, OH, - Gasoila Chemicals, a specialty chemical division of Federal Process Corporation, has recently released a brand-new line of FAS-MARK(TM) Cap and Cover Paint, an acrylic, upside down spray paint for the retail petroleum market. Used primarily to mark and identify manhole and tank cover valves, FAS-MARK Cap and Cover Paint features a specially designed cap that enables fast, upside down application with little or no over spray. Product can be applied directly to metal and other clean, dry surfaces.

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LaCie Unveils Stylish Sleeves for MacBook® Computers and the New iPad(TM)

Bubble protection and soft inside lining

Accessible pockets for accessories

Available in multiple colors and sizes

LaCie has announced a colorful series of sleeves for protecting and carrying compact netbooks and MacBook computers - LaCie Coat and LaCie ForMoa, design by Sam Hecht. For early adopters the new sleeves make a perfect carrying companion for the recently-announced Apple iPad.

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Innovative saw makes cutting hardwood, laminate and engineered flooring a breeze

MT. PROSPECT, Ill. - Nothing completes the look of a room like new wood flooring. Available in many finishes and styles, wood flooring provides durability and style in a way that's hard to match. However, installing these floors can be exhausting, back-breaking work and the tools needed to support the installation can be expensive - typical wood flooring projects require a miter saw to cut planks to length and a table saw to cut them to width. If the planks are wider than 5.5 inches, either a 12-inch miter saw or a 10-inch sliding miter saw is needed. When starting an installation project, users have to either haul both saws from the workshop or garage to their installation site, or they must run back and forth to make all of the cuts needed until the project is complete. SKIL's groundbreaking flooring saw saves time, energy and money by allowing users to make these cuts with just one tool.

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Burnsville, MN. - Atrix International, Inc. announces NEW Powerful Backpack Vacuum with HEPA Filtration for the JAN/SAN, ISSA and Retail markets. This NEW, Powerful, 12 AMP, 1400 Watt HEPA Backpack Vacuum is Powerful, Comfortable, Quiet, Versatile and Economical. In addition, it converts to a powerful blower with ease.

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Milwaukee, WI - With our new Rescue Battery Booster Packs Del City now offers two premium products to safely jumpstart your 12 volt electrical system. Each rescue pack comes standard with:

Battery meter status

Built-in work light that doubles as a flashing safety light

LED clamp lights

Extra long 55" cables

DC power source

A safeguard audible single and light

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Locking Systems International has released a new padlock in its line of solid steel padlocks. The new FLEX(TM) Padlock gives the user the ability to change the lock cylinder themselves. The FLEX(TM) Padlock expands our line of user changeable padlocks following the highly successful Universal PUCK padlock. All padlocks are manufactured under the Cobra Lock brand by Locking Systems International Inc. and are available direct from LSI or one of our Service Centers.

Pocket-lint have published a review of the Dyson City DC26 vacuum cleaner. 'The Dyson DC26 aims to change that and has been specifically designed for "city dwellers that inhabit small spaces". In real terms that means all those people that are squashed into a studio flat in north London or an apartment in Manhattan. Amazingly according to research by Dyson, 90% of Brits are city dwellers with 2.3 million homes in the UK smaller than 50 square metres. So there must be a need. You'll be pleased to hear that the DC26 is small, A4 paper small, with the footprint of the main vacuum cleaner unit not taking up any space outside that boundary.

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Two versions of a new compact, versatile key chain that offer superior convenience and organization

BOULDER, Co. - Nite Ize, Inc., a leading manufacturer of innovative products & accessories, announced today the introduction of several new products, including two new versatile key chains: the Key Rack and its L.E.D. illuminated cousin, the KeyLit.

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The 700G Series and 750S Series Helmets Offer Enhanced Features and New Graphic Options

Cleveland - Lincoln Electric has added a second series to its popular line of Viking™ auto-darkening welding helmets. The existing 700G Series and new 750S Series helmets are solar powered, light weight and fully loaded with a variety of features and accessories. Both series are built to handle the most demanding work environments. In addition, Viking helmets are designed for applications in almost any industry, including metal fabrication, maintenance and repair, auto body work, farm and small shop.

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