DuPont Releases New Tyvek DrainVent Rainscreen Solution

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DuPont Safety & Construction has released DuPont Tyvek DrainVent Rainscreen to provide advanced protection against moisture damage in exterior wall systems. The product creates a 6 mm space for water drainage and air movement for drying behind cladding, and can be installed behind stucco, stone veneer, brick, wood, fiber cement and metal panel systems. It helps to prolong the life of exterior cladding by creating a gap that helps prevent rot, cracking and peeling problems. The product replaces the intervening layer required with stucco and stone, while the attached heavy-duty filter fabric prevents mortar and stucco infiltration. Tyvek DrainVent is … Read more

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Pure Safety Group Launches Next-Gen Harnesses

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Pure Safety Group has unveiled its Guardian Fall Protection S1 safety harness. The S1 is the first in a series of innovative new harnesses designed with three levels of features for various real-life work scenarios. All harnesses meet OSHA standards, exceed ANSI standards and are CSA certified. The S1 harness is designed with water-resistant contrasting core webbing, label cover and impact indicators for easy inspection, dual lanyard keepers and durable rubber web keepers. The S1 features steel hardware that includes a three-bar torso adjustment for quick and proper fitting, various connection point options for use in multiple applications and a … Read more

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Bosch Wet/Dry Dust Extractor Offers Professional Functionality, Performance

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The Bosch GAS20-17AH Wet/Dry Dust Extractor is an industrial-grade powerhouse with a maximum 300 cfm capacity that filters fine dust, coarse dirt and liquids. The GAS20-17AH boasts 17 gallon capacity, and auto filter cleaning with HEPA filter to provide a complete package in helping users move toward OSHA silica dust regulation compliance. Its auto filter-clean system activates every 15 seconds and the HEPA filter captures 99.97 percent of particles at 0.3 microns and larger. The dust extractor features a high-performance 17.5 amp motor for heavy-duty applications, including concrete cutting and surface grinding with larger 7-inch and 9-inch grinders and up … Read more

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Hard Hat Inventor Bullard Kicks Off 100th Anniversary Celebration

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CYNTHIANA, Ky. – Bullard officials announce plans for the company’s year-long celebration to honor the 100th anniversary of its invention of the hard hat. Headquartered in Cynthiana, Kentucky, the company invented the Hard Boiled Hat in 1919 and today supplies head protection products to workers worldwide. A 121-year old, fifth-generation, family owned company, Bullard manufactures safety products for workers in the industrial health and safety and emergency responder markets. The company’s products have protected safety workers worldwide for more than 100 years and include thermal imagers, fire and rescue helmets, head and face protection and respiratory equipment. The company is … Read more

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Milwaukee Tool’s New Heated Gear Kicks Off with Updated Jackets, Hoodies & More

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Milwaukee Tool kicks off its ninth season of heated gear with a refreshed line of Heated Gear products. All gear will feature faster heating technology, garment improvements, as well as overall enhancements to vastly improve the wearer’s experience. Milwaukee’s newest additions to the Heated Gear line are the M12 Heated AXIS Jackets and Vests. A hybrid construction featuring the new AXIS Ripstop Polyester provides a lightweight, compressible design that can be used as an outer shell or a mid-layer, and protects the wearer from wind and water. These new jackets and vests are powered by M12 REDLITHIUM battery technology. A … Read more

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