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Power Tools - Page 5
- From The Fabricator
Hougen introduces kit for HMD2MT magnetic drill
- Mar 27, 2019
- Product Release
Hougen Mfg. Inc. has released the HMD2MT Fabricator’s Kit. It features the HMD2MT #2 Morse taper magnetic drill bundled with the 83000 tapping kit, 08821 drill chuck adapter, and a ½-in. drill chuck. This allows the operator to drill holes with annular cutters, drill small through or blind holes...
- From The Fabricator
Portable t bend MB 642 from transfluid requires minimal working space
- Mar 27, 2019
- Product Release
The latest generation of the t bend MB 642 mobile tube bending machine is available from transfluid® Maschinenbau GmbH. Designed for bending on-site, the machine handles tube up to 6 m long. The rotating head helps minimize the working space required. Using compression bending, the machine can...
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Chicago Pneumatic’s CP7748 impact wrench delivers 960 ft.-lbs. of power
- Mar 26, 2019
- Product Release
Chicago Pneumatic has introduced the new CP7748 ½-in. impact wrench. More compact and powerful than its predecessor, the wrench features a forward/reverse system for one-handed power and directional control of the tool. The tool delivers 960 ft- lbs. of power in forward and reverse. It weighs 4.4...
- From The Welder
Norton Merit Pink R928 flap wheels from Saint-Gobain grind stainless steel
- Mar 15, 2019
- Product Release
Saint-Gobain Abrasives has introduced a line of Norton Merit Pink R928 flap wheels and specialties for grinding stainless steel. This abrasive material provides faster cutting and longer life compared to traditional aluminum-oxide products, according to the company. The products have a poly-cotton...
- From The Welder
Ceramic oxide POLIVLIES Co-Cool flap discs from Pferd provide cooler grinding
- Mar 14, 2019
- Product Release
Pferd has introduced the POLIVLIES® ceramic oxide Co-Cool flap disc. The abrasive material provides high grinding performance, with top-sizing for reducedloading and cooler grinding on poor heat-conducting materials. The interleaved flap construction alternates between aggressive coated abrasive...
- From The Fabricator
Dynabrade celebrates 50th anniversary
- Mar 13, 2019
- News Release
Dynabrade, Clarence, N.Y., will mark its 50th anniversary on April 1, 2019. Walter Welsch started the company near Buffalo, N.Y., in 1969 after inventing the Dynafile, a pneumatic power tool that replaces hand sanding and polishing. Today the manufacturer has worldwide distribution, with...
- From The Welder
Angle grinder safety
- By Amanda Carlson
- Mar 12, 2019
- Article
Terry Tuerk of Metabo Corp. gives a detailed synopsis of angle grinder safety and how to protect yourself when using an angle grinder. Learn more here.
- From The Fabricator
Weld Systems Integrators, TecnaDirect.com launch BalancersDirect.com
- Mar 12, 2019
- News Release
Weld Systems Integrators Inc., Warrensville Heights, Ohio, and TecnaDirect.com, a WSI company, have announced the launch of www.BalancersDirect.com, a new website offering Tecna tool balancers in capacities from 0.4 to 400 lbs. Common uses include suspension of hand tools, such as angle grinders,...
- From The Fabricator
The impact of compressed air on pneumatic tools and abrasive performance
- By Dennis Walsh
- Mar 1, 2019
- Article
To perform optimally, pneumatic abrasive tools need the proper air supply. Line pressure is not the only determining factor.
T-Drill’s portable T-65 SS performs stainless steel branching
- Feb 7, 2019
- Product Release
T-Drill has introduced the T-65 SS portable unit for making T-joints of 17 to 54 mm OD in main run tubes up to 300 mm. It eliminates cutting of pipe, two welded joints, fitting cost, tube polishing at welding points, and inspection costs, says the company. The branch pipe can be connected to a...
- From The Fabricator
Milwaukee Extreme Metal band saw blades make more cuts with fewer blade changes
- Jan 21, 2019
- Product Release
Milwaukee Tool has introduced Extreme Metal band saw blades, which the company says cut two times faster and last three times longer than standard blades in thick and thin metals. Combining high-speed steel and a variable-TPI tooth design, they cut through stainless steel and cast iron. The Thick...
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Walter DC150 Perform 5 × Dc drill can be used with all materials
- Jan 7, 2019
- Product Release
Walter has introduced the DC150 Perform 5 × Dc drill, a solid-carbide drill that can be used universally with all materials and with a variety of workpieces. The drill is suitable for use without internal coolant on small and medium batch sizes. The 140-degree point angle allows for high...
- From The Fabricator
Superior Pneumatic names new president
- Dec 17, 2018
- News Release
Superior Pneumatic & Mfg., Westlake, Ohio, a manufacturer of air tools, has named Robert Januska as president. He succeeds Bradley Krewson, who is stepping down to pursue other interests. Januska joined the company in 1968, most recently serving as executive vice president of...
- From The Welder
CS Unitec PLANTEX SUNFIRE ceramic-hybrid cloth allows grinding, finishing with one disc
- Dec 10, 2018
- Product Release
CS Unitec has introduced the new PLANTEX® SUNFIRE™ ceramic dual-grain disc with 5/8 in. by 11 hub that allows users to grind, blend, and finish with one disc. The disc’s 40/60 combination grit grinds like a 40 and blends and finishes like a 60, which helps extend its service life on metals...
- From The Fabricator
Hougen HMD906 magnetic drill helps increase tool life for carbide cutters
- Dec 6, 2018
- Product Release
Hougen Mfg. Inc. has released the HMD906 high-speed magnetic drill for use with carbide annular cutters. With its high-torque, high-RPM motor, the drill cuts holes more efficiently with carbide than with standard magnetic drills, the manufacturer reports. Two arbor configurations are available. The...
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