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Power Tools - Page 11
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Heavy-duty magnetic drill is portable to job site
- Jun 27, 2016
- Product Release
CS Unitec’s MABasic 450 professional-grade, two-speed, portable magnetic drill cuts holes up to 1-5/8 in. dia. with annular cutters in structural steel and other metals. The heavy-duty tool has a 10.5-amp/110-V, double-insulated motor and no-load speeds of 250 and 450 RPM. With the included...
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Compact pneumatic grinders measure about 1 in. dia.
- Apr 26, 2016
- Product Release
Suhner Industrial Products LLC has introduced four lightweight pneumatic grinders: LSB 25 H, LWB 4, LPB 4, and LLC 35. They are designed for machine building, tool- and moldmaking and maintenance, aircraft construction, astronautics, automotive manufacturing, and foundries. The compact tools, a...
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Angle grinders offered with stronger motors
- Mar 31, 2016
- Product Release
Robert Bosch Tool Corp. has rolled out a lineup of small, corded and cordless angle grinders. New motors, extending from 10- and 13-amp models to 18 V, deliver more amperage than their predecessors. Longer multigrip paddle switches allow users to grip the grinders in almost any position along...
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Pneumatic shears feature variable-speed trigger
- Mar 30, 2016
- Product Release
Kett Tool offers P-500 double-cut shears for cutting 18-ga. and lighter cold-rolled mild steel, most grades of stainless steel to 20 ga., and aluminum to 0.090 in. thick. At 3 lbs. and 10.5 in. long, the shears are compact and portable. The dual blades transfer distortion produced in cutting...
- From The Fabricator
The next generation of portable beveling
- By Rohan B. Raut
- Mar 30, 2016
- Article
Weld prep is an unheralded but necessary activity for those working with heavy plate. Portable beveling technology has emerged that may make life a little easier for the fabricator looking to deliver high-quality weld joints.
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Double-cut shears slice metal without distortion
- Mar 2, 2016
- Product Release
Kett Tool’s KD-440 double-cut shears deliver precision cuts in cold-rolled mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum without warping or bending the original material or the finished piece, the company reports. The dual blades transfer any distortion produced in cutting to a 7/32-in. waste...
- From The Fabricator
Pneumatic air tools reach into tight spaces
- Feb 29, 2016
- Product Release
With a redesigned pneumatic drive, the LRC 20 from Suhner offers a set of hand tools that can grind, mill, and polish difficult-to-access places, such as the leading edges and corners of impellers and the inside of narrow pipes. The new drive provides 20,000 RPM for user handwork. Under full...
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Kett Tool announces retirement of VP
- Feb 25, 2016
- News Release
Kett Tool, a Cincinnati-based manufacturer of electric and pneumatic tools, has announced that Rick Fowkes, vice president, has retired after 34 years of service. Alex Rozumovich, who has served as director of engineering since 2007, has been promoted to vice president. Fowkes began his career...
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Apex Tool Group names CEO
- Feb 8, 2016
- News Release
Apex Tool Group LLC, a provider of industrial hand and power tools based in Sparks, Md., has named James J. Roberts as CEO and a member of the board of directors. Thomas Wroe Jr., previous CEO and chairman of the board, will continue to serve on the board of directors as executive chairman....
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Power Tool Institute launches website
- Jan 28, 2016
- News Release
The Power Tool Institute (PTI), a Cleveland-based organization for power tool safety resources, information, and education, has launched a new website at www.powertoolinstitute.com. Features include mobile compatibility and access to specific safety information for various tool types, including...
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Pneumatic hand tools deliver turbo power to deep recesses in workpieces
- Jan 21, 2016
- Product Release
Suhner offers LRC 20 pneumatic hand tools for grinding, milling, and polishing difficult-to-access areas, such as the leading edges and corners of impellers and the insides of narrow pipes. The tools’ drive provides 20,000 RPM. Exhaust air is directed backwards, protecting the work surface...
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Power feed magnetic drill produces holes up to 1-5/8 in. dia.
- Jan 19, 2016
- Product Release
Hougen Mfg. Inc. has released the power feed HMD927 portable magnetic drill. It drills holes up to 1-5/8 in. dia. and maintains a small, lightweight footprint while offering a high power-to-weight ratio. An LED light is built into the base of the magnet, allowing the operator to line up the...
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Drills can be customized with app
- Jan 5, 2016
- Product Release
Milwaukee® Tool has introduced M18 FUEL™ drill drivers, hammer drills, and compact impacts that can be customized for better control over power, speed, and consistency through the ONE-KEY™ app. These new drilling and fastening systems connect wirelessly to ONE-KEY, allowing users to employ...
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Lightweight, cordless drill fits in tight spaces
- Jan 4, 2016
- Product Release
Festool USA has introduced the lightweight, compact TXS cordless drill. Weighing less than 2 lbs., the tool features a T-handle design, built-in fuel gauge, LED to illuminate the work area, four-bit magnetic storage, removable reversible belt clip, high and low speeds, and multiple-position clutch....
- From The Fabricator
Compact angle grinder’s slim handle designed for continuous use
- Nov 27, 2015
- Product Release
Fein has introduced the ErgoGrip (rat tail) compact angle grinders with a new, narrow handle, extended toward the rear to help prevent operator fatigue. The slim, convex handle is 4.75 in. long to allow operators to achieve comfortable control, even when wearing heavy welders’ gloves. The...
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