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Power Tools - Page 13
- From The Fabricator
Cordless magnetic drills adhere to 0.25-in. steel
- Apr 28, 2015
- Product Release
Milwaukee Tool has introduced the M18 FUEL™ 1.5-in. magnetic drill and 1.5-in. Lineman magnetic drill. The cordless drills deliver a strong magnetic hold on 0.25-in. steel and can drill up to 40 0.8125-in. holes per charge. The tools use permanent magnets, so the magnetic base operates...
- From The Fabricator
Bosch Rexroth appoints new president/CEO in U.S.
- Apr 21, 2015
- News Release
Effective July 1, 2015, Paul Cooke has been appointed regional president Americas and president/CEO of Bosch Rexroth Corp. U.S. He continues as senior vice president sales within the Business Unit Industrial Applications at the headquarters in Lohr, Germany, until the end of June 2015. Since...
- From The Fabricator
Dynabrade acquires National Detroit Pneumatic Tools
- Apr 20, 2015
- News Release
Industrial abrasive power tool manufacturer Dynabrade Inc. has acquired the assets of National Detroit Inc., Rockford, Ill., a maker of pneumatic abrasive power tools. Production operations will be relocated to Dynabrade’s Clarence, N.Y., headquarters. National Detroit’s product line...
- From The Welder
Weiler appoints district sales manager
- Apr 16, 2015
- News Release
Cresco, Pa.-based Weiler Corp., a provider of power brushes, abrasives, and maintenance products for surface conditioning, has named Will Bennett as district sales manager in Dallas. He is responsible for developing sales and managing the Weiler and Anderson brands in the north Texas and Oklahoma...
- From The Fabricator
Panel saw cuts sheet material, strips cable
- Mar 25, 2015
- Product Release
The KS-426 panel saw from Kett Tool provides the ability to strip aluminum and steel-clad cable and cut sheet material with one tool. It features a positive depth-stop, allowing the user to set the saw blade deep enough to cut cable sheathing, but not the cable itself. The saw uses a 2,500-RPM,...
- From The Fabricator
Pneumatic beveling tool fits in the palm of the hand
- Feb 16, 2015
- Product Release
Motor Guard has introduced the JMB-1250 palm beveling tool. The compact pneumatic tool fits in the palm of the hand, allowing fabricators to make precise, uniform cuts on a variety of materials and shapes, says the manufacturer. It cuts chamfers up to 0.060 in. deep on material 0.10 in. and thicker...
- From The Fabricator
Portable magnetic drill offers high power-to-weight ratio
- Feb 12, 2015
- Product Release
Hougen Mfg. Inc. has released a new model of portable magnetic drill, the HMD905. It maintains a small, lightweight footprint while offering a high power-to-weight ratio. The drill features a mag drill pilot light. Built into the base of the magnet, the LED allows the operator to line up the...
- From The Welder
Cordless cutter drives 6-in. cutting wheel
- Jan 14, 2015
- Product Release
Walter Surface Technologies has introduced the Zipwheel cordless cutter, which can drive a 6-in. cutting wheel. The unit is designed for metal workers who are consistently on location without access to a power supply. Designed for use with the company’s Zip family of cutting wheels, the tool...
- From The Fabricator
Profile shears cut corrugated metal
- Dec 23, 2014
- Product Release
Kett Tool offers the KD-446 profile shears, designed specifically for cutting corrugated metal. The lightweight shears can cut cold-rolled mild steel up to 18 ga. at a radius as tight as 3 in. They also can produce cuts in soft, nonferrous metals such aluminum, copper, and brass up to 0.90 in., as...
- From The Fabricator
Metal saws leave workable edge
- Nov 25, 2014
- Product Release
Fein Power Tools Inc. has introduced three new Slugger saw models that leave a workable edge when making straight or bevel cuts up to 45 degrees on steel plate, angle, pipe, and square or round tube. The new 7.25-in. metal hand cutting saw has a double-insulated, 1,400-W, 120-V, 12-amp,...
- From The Fabricator
Lightweight, cordless tools designed for above-average operating time
- Nov 17, 2014
- Product Release
TRUMPF Inc. has added new models to its TruTool line of compact, lightweight, lithium-ion cordless power tools: the PN 130 profile nibbler, S 160 and S 114 shears, and C 160 cutting shears. The battery-optimized aluminum gear head is designed for the low voltage of the battery used in the...
- From The Welder
Using power tools effectively
- By David Jescovitch
- Nov 10, 2014
- Article
Following basic safety practices when using power tools contributes to safer conditions for the machine or tool operator and provides cost savings for the fabrication shop through improved productivity and extended consumable life
- From The Fabricator
Riveters available in cordless, pneumatic models
- Oct 29, 2014
- Product Release
Vega Tool Corp. has introduced the Lobster Tool line of riveters, available with hand riveter and drill attachments. The lightweight R1B1 and R1B2 cordless riveters feature a 0.87-in.-long stroke, allowing them to be used anywhere without the need for an air compressor. With a 0.75- and 1.02-in....
- From The Fabricator
Portable magnetic drill features multiaxis positioning
- Oct 27, 2014
- Product Release
CS Unitec’s new MAB 800 KTS portable magnetic drill features multiaxis positioning, allowing the drill to be adjusted up to 2.15625 in. forward and backward and up to 4.75 in. left and right after the magnet is adhered to the surface. The drill is suitable for job site drilling, boring, and...
- From The Fabricator
Apex Tool Group appoints CEO
- Oct 24, 2014
- News Release
Apex Tool Group LLC, Sparks, Md., a provider of industrial hand and power tools, has appointed Thomas Wroe Jr., current chairman of the board, to the additional role of CEO. He succeeds Steve Breitzka, who is stepping down to begin the next phase in his career. Wroe previously served as CEO of...
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