Features
Router series comes in six models
The 890 router series from Porter-Cable packages a quick-release motor with multiple base and kit options to meet the needs of woodworkers. The motor is a 2-1/4-hp, soft-start unit offering adjustable speeds from 10,000 rpm to 23,000 rpm. It handl…
Utility knife stores blades in handle
Klein Tools has introduced a Klein-Kurve retractable utility knife, designed with a 10-blade storage compartment inside the handle. Measuring 7 in. in length, this heavy-duty, quick-change tool comes with a plastic holster with belt clip for safe,…
Hammer can be made to suit any application
Carr Lane Simplex hammers can be custom-designed for specific applications by selecting the appropriate hammer inserts. These soft-faced mallets can have the same type of insert for each side, or a different type for each face. A three-point clamp…
Wrench keeps tight grip on fastener
WrightGrip is a high-strength, anti-slip design that will be standard on all Wright Tool open-end and combination wrenches in sizes up to 1-1/4 in. It ensures that the open-end wrench fits snugly on the fastener, preventing the jaws from spreading…
Drill produces large holes fast
Metabo has introduced a 1/2-in. drill that provides torque of 248 in.-lb in a lightweight, ergonomic package. The BE1020 drill is suitable for HVAC installers, fitters, joiners, carpenters and other users who require a universal tool for drilling…
Two models broaden high-power air drill line (February 01, 2004)
Chicago Pneumatic has added two models to its DR750 high-power air drill line. The P400 drill has a free speed of 400 rpm and a stall torque of 55 Nm (487 in.-lb). This low-speed, high-power output makes the tool useful for drilling/reaming of bit…
Long-nose plier doubles as wire stripper
The #318WS long-nose cutting plier from ChannelLock makes a handy addition to the tool belts of professional electrical tradespeople. A variation of the #318 8-in. long-nose plier, this model features stripping holes in the cutter for both 12-AWG…
Certification program proving a big hit with bearing distributors
If the measure of success for any industry association is its willingness and ability to train and educate its membership, then the Bearing Specialists Association (BSA) based in Glen Ellyn, IL, can claim a spot near the very top with its Certifie…
Reliability analysis points to $500,000 savings
The use of reliability analysis by engineers at FMC Energy Systems pointed the way towards $500,000 savings in a hydraulic power unit (HPU) used to power a subsea production system. Reliability is among the most important design issues in hydrospa…
Two tongue-and-groove pliers make up set
ChannelLock has paired its 420 tongue-and-groove plier with the 440 tongue and groove plier in the TG-1 set. The 420 is 240 mm (9-1/2 in.) in length, with five adjustments and a 38-mm (1-1/2-in.) maximum jaw capacity. The 440 is 300 mm (12 in.) in…
Recip saw features pivoting handle for easy manoeuvring
Milwaukee’s 7.5-A corded Sawzall Hatchet reciprocating saw features an adjustable six-position pivoting handle that is built for use in tight spaces, such as under counters and between studs and joists. Weighing only 6.7 lb, this durable saw has a…
Tool company stresses innovation
Metabo Canada is currently celebrating its fifth year in Canada. The Metabo group, based in Germany, was founded in 1924 to design and manufacture quality tools for professional users. The company continues to produce safe, reliable and powerful p…
Quality of abrasive tools is double checked
At Jet Equipment & Tools, a privately held Canadian distributor, exacting prod- uct manufacturing specifications produce excellent performance characteristics. Even with the product testing specifications from a controlled laboratory, the abrasive…
Addition of three sizes broadens wrench line
Ridge Tool has added three sizes to its line of Ridgid RapidGrip wrenches. A 10-in., a 14-in. and an 18-in. model have been introduced to replace the current 12-in. model. The tool is a heavy-duty, self-adjusting pipe wrench designed for one-hande…
Air saws can be used in many industries
Fein has introduced the Cengar line of reciprocating air saws. Designed to meet the needs of industry in demanding environments requiring affordable yet dependable operation, the line features easy handling, low weight and noise, and low vibration…
Tool company distributes world wide
Irwin Industrial Tool Company manufactures and distributes throughout the world professional-grade hand tools and power tool accessories for trade professionals. As part of Newell Rubbermaid, the company has the financial backing and systems suppo…
Screwdriver takes its flexible design from nature
When developing its products, Wera uses bionics to assist in improving the wear-resistance of powered screwdriver bits.
Breathable coveralls are made for durability
Kimberley-Clark’s Safety Division has introduced KleenGuard Extra coveralls, claimed to be 25 times more breathable than garments made with New Tyvek. In addition, they provide particle barrier equal to New Tyvek for particles down to 2 micrometer…
Metal-free safety footwear passes through metal detectors
Kodiak has launched its Rockfibre line of completely metal-free safety shoes and boots. The line features a metal-free, puncture-resistant protective sole plate and toecap. Also, all components such as eyelets, comfort systems and supportive shank…
Glove manufacturer offers wide product range
Marigold Industrial, a manufacturer of industrial supported, unsupported and disposable gloves for a variety of environments and applications, offers a comprehensive glove guide that provides full details on its wide range of hand protection. The…
Answers: Bandsaw productivity quiz
1. (D) An accurate measure of bandsawing cost-effectiveness is more than the cost of the sawblade spread over the number of cut parts. Blade manufacturers calculate overall cost-per-cut, including labour, sawing machine burden and blade cos…
New tool helps get safe grip on bearings
Maintenance engineers face many practical problems when handling medium- and large-size bearings. The biggest problem is safely moving the bearing from its packaging to the shaft. Another problem is lifting the bearing from a horizontal position,…
What makes a good tool?
According to Bahco, a good tool should reduce the risk of direct injury. It should:…
Monitor continuously checks for carbon monoxide
The CO version of Industrial Scientific’s T40 Rattler is a low-cost, maintenance-free single gas monitor designed to protect personnel in the most extreme conditions. It detects deadly carbon monoxide presence as a result of incomplete combustion…
Pulp producers reap benefits of fan design
Fans may be able to supersede compressors in Mechanical Vapour Recompression (MVR) evaporators used in the pulp industry. The successful installation of the first such fan driven evaporator, for magnesium sulphite liquor, was at Sappi Saiccor’s Um…
Protective eyewear has anti-fog, anti-scratch coating
AO Safety’s Flywear protective eyewear uses dual-lens, ‘fly eye’ styling that is popular in today’s street-wear products. Meeting ANSI Z87.1-2003 and CSA Z94.3 standards, the eyewear features dual-aspheric lenses that provide prescription-quality…
Laser system protects operators of hydraulic press brakes
LazerSafe LZS-003 is a machine safeguarding system for hydraulic press brakes. The transmitter and receiver are mounted on the ram of the press, allowing the operator to stay close to the workpiece as the tools close at high speed. This system con…
Rainwear withstands hostile environments
Hurricane rainwear from Wasip is manufactured for extreme conditions. Made of a fire-retardant, oil-resistant, premium virgin PVC material, the rainwear is suitable for applications in oil and gas, chemical refineries, construction, mining, loggin…
Fingerprint log-in replaces time cards
Introducing a software package for small to medium-sized manufacturing shops, Job Shop Manager uses an employee fingerprint log-in to track time and job budgets. The software uses fingerprint-matching technology to log in employees and assign the…
Successful safety programs now more important than ever
The new year usually brings new resolutions. For those in industry, one of them should definitely be a resolution to improve plant safety. There’s a reason this should be one of the top priorities for the year. That’s because the federal governmen…
