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Power Tools - Page 12
- From The Fabricator
Cordless cutoff tool performs grinding, notching
- Nov 23, 2015
- Product Release
Hilti has introduced the third-generation AG 500-A18 cordless cutoff tool, featuring a 5.2-Ah battery and improved electronics for grinding applications. Featuring a keyless quick-change flange and a brushless motor, the unit is equipped with an electronic brake that stops the disc within 1 sec....
- From The Fabricator
Cordless 6-in. safety brake angle grinder powered by new 18-V battery platform
- Oct 20, 2015
- Product Release
Metabo USA has announced the launch of the WPB18 LTX BL 150 Quick, which the company says is the world’s first 6-in. cordless safety brake angle grinder. The unit can produce nearly 1,000 W of power. Driven by the manufacturer’s second-generation brushless motor, it features an electronic...
- From The Fabricator
Backstand-style belt grinder offers multiposition contact
- Oct 14, 2015
- Product Release
Kalamazoo Industries has introduced the model BG248 backstand-style belt grinder. It offers multiposition contact from vertical to horizontal and full work movement from left to right. The grinder features a 2- by 48-in. grinding belt with an 8- by 2-in. contact wheel work surface, a 2.75- by...
- From The Fabricator
Scissor shears’ swiping cut action seals material edges
- Oct 8, 2015
- Product Release
Kett Tool offers the KD-441 scissor shears. The unit’s swiping cut action seals the edges of the cut material, reducing the likelihood of rust or corrosion. The shears use a 5-amp, pistol-grip, variable-speed electric motor that cuts through cold-rolled mild steel up to 24 ga., wire mesh to 18...
- From The Fabricator
Festool USA wins two Pro Tool Innovation Awards
- Oct 6, 2015
- News Release
Lebanon, Ind.-based Festool USA has won two Pro Tool Innovation Awards (PTIA) for the TSC 55 cordless track saw and the BHC 18 cordless rotary hammer. The track saw, which won in the 18-V cordless track saw category, can cut through 100 m of sheet goods on a single charge. The rotary hammer,...
- From The Fabricator
Sonic Tools announces partnership with Mattioli Automotive Group
- Sep 30, 2015
- News Release
Auburn, Ala.-based Sonic Tools has announced that California’s Mattioli Automotive Group and its Scuderia Corsa team have joined Sonic’s technical partnership program. The Sonic Tools liveried no. 64 Scuderia Corsa Ferrari 458 Italia will compete at the Petit Le Mans 10-hour/1,000-mile...
- From The Fabricator
Stanley Black & Decker named to the 2015 Dow Jones Sustainability Index
- Sep 24, 2015
- News Release
Tools and tool storage provider Stanley Black & Decker, New Britain, Conn., has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for North America for the fifth consecutive year. The company’s overall score increased from 71 last year to 75 this year, which places it above the 80th...
- From The Fabricator
Cordless grinders fit in compact spaces
- Sep 23, 2015
- Product Release
Suhner Industrial Products has introduced four cordless, compact grinders. Each grinder features an electric motor and an 18-V battery pack with a total capacity of 4 Ah. A detachable particle guard protects the motor from coarse dust. The ASC 9 straight grinder is suitable for work with...
- From The Fabricator
Southwire acquires assets of Seatek Co.
- Sep 22, 2015
- News Release
Southwire Co. LLC, Carrollton, Ga., has purchased substantially all the assets of Stamford, Conn.-based Seatek Co. Inc., a manufacturer of hand tools and motorized equipment designed to cut metal-clad and armored cables. The acquisition includes substantially all of Seatek's manufacturing...
- From The Fabricator
Drill bits engineered to stay sharp longer
- Sep 15, 2015
- Product Release
Milwaukee Tool has introduced SHOCKWAVE™ titanium RED HELIX™ Impact Duty™ drill bits and cobalt RED HELIX drill bits. Engineered to stay sharp longer, the bits feature a Variable Helix™ flute geometry for fast material removal, a Chip Breaker™ to decrease heat buildup, and a 135-degree...
- From The Fabricator
LED pilot light added to magnetic drill
- Sep 4, 2015
- Product Release
Hougen Mfg. Inc. has released the redesigned HMD904 portable magnetic drill. The newest feature is an LED pilot light, built into the base of the magnet. It allows the operator to line up the pilot with the hole’s center location in low- or no-light conditions. The drill’s motor features a...
- From The Welder
Cordless braking grinder cuts, grinds, surface-preps
- Jul 23, 2015
- Product Release
Milwaukee Tool has introduced the M18 FUEL™, which it says is the only cordless braking grinder that can grind, cut, and surface-prep. The rapid-stop braking feature and kickback-reducing clutch bring the wheel to a halt in less than 2 seconds. The tool features the same metal housing and...
- From The Fabricator
Solid-carbide drills offer fast penetration time
- Jul 1, 2015
- Product Release
Emuge Corp. has introduced the EF series solid-carbide drills. They incorporate special geometry, proprietary carbide grades, and a PVD coating design for penetration times that are three to five times faster than conventional carbide and cobalt drills, the company reports. The drills feature a...
- From The Fabricator
Dewalt contributes to foundation supporting SkillsUSA scholarships in 2015
- May 20, 2015
- News Release
Dewalt has contributed $25,000 to the mikeroweWORKS Foundation, which provides scholarships for SkillsUSA member students to attend the National Leadership and Skills Conference. The total amount available for scholarships for students attending the conference this year, to be held in Louisville,...
- From The Fabricator
Redesigned metal saws leave workable edge
- Apr 29, 2015
- Product Release
Fein Power Tools Inc. offers three redesigned Slugger saw models: two metal cutting hand saws with 7.25- and 9-in. blades, and a 14-in. metal chop saw. The 7.25-in. saw has a double-insulated 1,400-W, 120-V, 120-amp, 3,800-RPM soft-start motor for providing continuous power. The blade cover...
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