Safety Helmets Feature Technology to Help Protect Against Angled Impacts

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Ergodyne has launched Skullerz Safety Helmets with built-in Mips technology designed to help protect workers from dangerously overlooked angled impacts. Available in Class C and Class E, the new safety helmets are integrated with Mips Elevate — a low-friction layer that slides multi-directionally, designed to help redirect rotational energy that otherwise could be transferred to the head upon falling or impact. The integration fills a protection gap left by conventional hard hats traditionally designed to provide protection from direct impacts only. “Over 18,000 workers suffered traumatic brain injuries in 2019,” explained Tim Gallant, Ergodyne product director. “By adding Mips technology … Read more

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RIDGID Introduces First In-Line Standard Press Tool

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RIDGID introduces the RP 351, its first in-line standard press tool. Engineered from the ground up, the RP 351 delivers reliability and efficiency, operates with an advanced brushless motor and requires no scheduled maintenance; its SlimGrip handle weighs about eight pounds with battery. It joins the recently introduced RIDGID RP 350 Press Tool, a drill grip standard press tool to help professionals get more done on every job with less fatigue and no time outs. Together, the long-running press tools are built for the most demanding situations and give professionals maximum standard press tool versatility on the jobsite. Both tools … Read more

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Brass Knuckle Crusher Safety Goggles Route Moisture Away from Eyes

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Whether working in the elements or working up a sweat, only Brass Knuckle Crusher (BKDST-1020NP) safety goggles have specialized channels along the brow line to move water and sweat away from the eyes, while the rubber gasket seals glasses snugly against the face. The gasket also does double-duty as anti-dust protection. Not only do the contoured channels route moisture away to help vision remain clear, proprietary BK-Anti-Fog technology offers superior performance under the highest heat and humidity for a long-lasting, fog-free view. Crusher’s cool wraparound styling of the one-piece 10 base curve lens offers high-impact protection and an unobstructed field … Read more

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ALL Crane Adds 18 New Grove RTs

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The All Family of Companies is expanding its fleet of rough-terrain cranes with a new 18-unit package from Grove that covers weight classes from 55 ton capacity up to 165 tons. The purchase includes four 165-USt GRT9165, three 80-USt GRT8080, five 70-USt RT770 and six 55-USt GRT655L. Also included are two 40-USt TMS540 hydraulic truck cranes, bringing the full order to 20 total units. The four GRT9165s are in addition to four of the same unit purchased last year, a testament to its popularity with customers, particularly in wind energy, plant work and general construction in tight urban jobsites. Introduced … Read more

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DEWALT Introduces XTREME 12V MAX Circular Saw

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DEWALT has released a new XTREME 12V MAX 5-3/8-inch Circular Saw (DCS512B), the latest addition to the XTREME Sub-Compact Series. Alongside its lightweight and compact design, this saw incorporates an enhanced feature set on the 12V MAX lithium ion battery platform. The saw delivers powerful and accurate cutting performance across a wide range of materials and features the following: Built-in rafter hook for convenient storage on the jobsite Electric brake that quickly stops the blade after the trigger is released for added safety Optional dust collection to minimize dust during cutting Increased visibility through an LED light to ensure cut … Read more

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