Power Tool Institute Cautions Tool Buyers against Counterfeit, Knock-Off Batteries

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When it comes to buying power tool batteries, going cheap can have potentially disastrous consequences, which is why the Power Tool Institute strongly cautions tool buyers to only buy batteries manufactured by their tool’s original equipment manufacturer. The costs related to a single fire caused by a counterfeit or knock-off battery will quickly reveal the lower initial purchase price to be no bargain at all. Fires and injuries cost much more than buying quality OEM batteries. Spending a little more up front for a product that will perform well and for a longer period of time is a smart investment. … Read more

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Achieve Grade-1 Install with Owens Corning ProPink Complete Blown-in Wall System

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ProPink Complete Blown-in wall system, from Owens Corning, is custom fit for high-performance walls with six-sided contact. Installing quickly and cleanly, the system is the easiest way to achieve a Grade-1 install and pass inspection the first time. The system is comprised of: ProPink Complete Loosefill Insulation—a high-yield loosefill insulation with High-Performance Fiberizing Technology that can be installed to reach the exact R-value needed using less material. It fits easily into any cavity shape and depth, and fills around wires, pipes, electrical boxes and other obstructions. ProPink Complete Loosefill Fabric—a spunbond, pointbond polyester, non-woven material designed to provide minimal stretch, … Read more

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New DENIOS Lithium-Ion Battery Stations Provide Safe Storage, Transport

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DENIOS introduces Lithium-Ion Stations. Designed specifically for storing lithium-ion batteries, they are ideal for storing new, questionable, damaged, defective or end-of-life lithium-ion batteries, typically found in small handheld devices, such as power tools, laptops, tablets, mobile devices, forklifts, cars, etc. Available in two standard sizes, they allow the storage and transportation of batteries from 1 KG to 10KG up to 100W. With two hours of fire resistance, and integrated forklift pockets for easy relocation, these purpose-built containers protect against fire hazards due to thermal runaway, deep discharge, mechanical deformation or chemical reaction. Each unit includes thermo-dissipative media (class D fire), … Read more

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Werk-Brau Introduces 6 Yard Bucket for Production Class Excavators

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Designed from the ground up, Werk-Brau’s new six yard bucket for Production Class excavators feature T1 and AR400 steel in critical-wear areas for maximum strength and durability, with weight-saving features incorporated where appropriate. With 20% more capacity than a standard five yard bucket, common for this class, the new Heavy-Duty High-Capacity Bucket can load a 30 yard haul truck in just five passes. It is ideal for use with the John Deere 470P, PC490LC-11, Cat 349 and other 50 metric ton excavators. An aggressive dig angle allows the bucket to more easily tear through virgin ground and materials to scoop … Read more

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Bechtel to Support Construction of New Airport for Capital City in India

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Bechtel Engineering and Construction India Private Limited has signed a contract to support Tata Projects in its delivery of the new Noida International Airport, located in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. This project is intended to serve the national capital region of New Delhi. Tata Projects’ work includes constructing the terminal, runways and airside infrastructure roads, utilities, landside facilities and other ancillary buildings for an opening capacity of 12 million passengers annually by 2024. Bechtel will bring eight decades of global experience in building airports, as well as expanding operational airports to support Tata Projects, which recently secured the … Read more

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