Milwaukee Expands Red Helix Drill Bit Lineup

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Milwaukee Tool continues to enhance its line of twist-drilling accessories with the next generation of its SHOCKWAVE Red Helix Titanium Drill Bits. Engineered for extreme durability and longer life in wood, plastic and metal applications, these new bits provide up to 5X life versus black oxide drill bits. Two new features to the lineup include a Quad EdgeTip and Enhanced Tapered Web. The Quad Edge Tip delivers a longer life with a precision start and four cutting edges to stay sharper longer. The drill bits’ Enhanced Tapered Web acts as an internal backbone and strengthens the bit to reduce premature … Read more

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Mecalac AS1600 Swing Loader Transforms Mobility

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Mecalac offers the AS1600 swing loader with the unique ability to pivot its bucket 90 degrees to either side. The AS1600 — and all models in the AS Swing Loader Series — represents a departure from traditional wheel loader design for superior performance on any jobsite. A rigid frame and 4-wheel steering provide productivity and stability while driving, operating and unloading in virtually any condition or terrain. The AS1600 requires only half the space of conventional loaders for tasks such as loading trucks or discharging materials into trenches and features three steering options — 2 wheel, 4 wheel and crab. … Read more

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‘Point-and-Measure’ Moisture Meters Speed Construction, Improve Quality

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A new category of portable, handheld, instant moisture measurement devices are available for construction workers that can be used on a wide range of materials with no special training. Kett’s “point-and-measure” units can be used at the jobsite wherever moisture is a problem or a specified moisture content needs to be known to proceed with work, whether that involves sand, aggregate, concrete mixes, adhesives, wood frame construction, drywall or other materials. The new devices utilize near-infrared light, a highly accurate, non-contact secondary measurement method that can deliver immediate, laboratory quality moisture readings, and operate on camcorder batteries (or 110VAC) to … Read more

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Wet/Dry Vac Line Adds New Air Mover for Quick Drying of Large Areas

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Quickly dry any space or surface with the new RIDGID Air Mover, the latest innovation in the RIDGID wet/dry vac line designed for fast cleanup and jobsite convenience. The air mover is made for high-volume air movement, making it ideal for industrial and commercial settings. Featuring an integrated three-speed, heavy-duty induction motor providing 1,625 cfm and adjustable angle for efficient drying, the air mover has a 25-foot power cord for extended reach. Dual-electrical outlets allow users to safely connect or daisy chain multiple air movers together for additional air circulation or utilize the air mover electrical outlets to power additional … Read more

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General Equipment Company Introduces Portable HEPA Air Filter

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The AF501 portable HEPA air filter is General Equipment Company’s latest addition to its AIR-SCRUB-R line. This compact, efficient unit delivers air scrubbing/negative pressure air movement capabilities, as well as outstanding air filtration in a wide range of industrial and construction-related job applications in nonhazardous locations. Featuring a two-stage design, the AF501 includes a 30% pre-filter and a 99.97 % efficient HEPA secondary filter, capable of capturing allergens and other particles as small as 0.3 microns. The pre-filter can be replaced with an optional activated carbon filter to help absorb a variety of VOCs, smoke and other noxious odors and … Read more

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