Mecalac Hydraulic Thumb Increases Material Handling Ease

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Mecalac offers a new hydraulic thumb option for its recently re-configured two-piece boom with offset, available for 6MCR skid excavators and 7MWR wheeled excavator models. The new thumb makes it easy to pick up, maintain and move large or long objects, transforming material handling capabilities for applications such as truck loading or pipe laying. The hydraulic thumb option permanently mounts to the bucket linkage, where it is powered by the boom’s hydraulic cylinder, and can remain attached during digging work or other tasks. It’s composed of four teeth and is compatible with Mecalac’s CONNECT hydraulic quick coupler. When engaged, the … Read more

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New Compact Drill/Driver from Hilti Gets Job Done

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Hilti’s new compact drill/driver SF 4-A22 is ready to get the job done. Delivering a powerful performance, the tool drills up to 30% faster and runs up to 30% longer between charges than other drills in its class. With a brushless motor, all metal gears and drop-resistant housing designed to last, this compact drill/driver is ideal for drilling through metal, wood, drywall, plastics and many more base materials. It is ergonomically designed to fit firmly in the user’s grip for precise control during finishing work. Hilti’s new compact drill/driver helps to increase not only safety on the jobsite, but also … Read more

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Milwaukee Expands Safety Vest Lineup with New Mesh Safety Vests

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Milwaukee Tool is adding to its personal protective equipment lineup with a new mesh safety vest, designed to keep users safe without slowing them down, provide all-day comfort by keeping users cooler on the jobsite and are ANSI compliant. The vests are constructed with moisture wicking, lightweight, breathable mesh to keep users cooler and comfortable in hot working conditions, and recommended when working in hot environments requiring additional visibility, when working around heavy machinery or moving traffic. They are offered in yellow and orange color variations. This class 2 high-visibility safety vest is made with anti-microbial material to prevent odor and bacteria, and … Read more

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Brokk Inc., Vacuworx Offer Vacuum Lifting Attachments

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Brokk, manufacturer of remote-controlled demolition robots, adds two Vacuworx lifting attachments to its lineup in North America. The vacuum lifting systems, optimized for use with Brokk machines, can attach to and lift concrete, granite, marble, metal, steel and other flat, non-porous materials. With the ability to lift up to 2 tons, the attachments share the safety- and efficiency-improving benefits of Brokk machines and increase the versatility of the robots. Through Vacuworx, Brokk offers the PHD Portable Vacuum Lifting System and SL 2 Subcompact Vacuum Lifting System. Both systems feature wireless remote control and lightweight construction. They are fast and easy … Read more

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ZM Interactive Unveils New xFold Drones

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ZM Interactive introduces its line of xFold drones — industrial, unmanned aerial vehicles that can switch between x4, x6, X8 and X12 configurations in minutes. The new xFold Dragon can lift up to 1,000 pounds, while the Dragon Hybrid boasts a flight time of 1.5 hours on battery and over 8 hours with a hybrid system. It’s simple to customize the xFold drone to fit any mission, and is suitable for a range of commercial, construction, military and emergency-response applications. Pilots can swap configurations in minutes, including adding robotic arms for delivery, sensors for 3D mapping and more. The military-grade … Read more

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