Weather Guard Boasts New Truck Rack for Compact Truck Beds

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The new Weather Guard Model 1345-52-02 Steel Truck Rack, made for compact truck beds, securely installs to the bed rail with no drilling required. The 1,000 pound-rated rack is ideal for carrying ladders or long materials to the jobsite and back. The front leg adjusts depending on truck bed length, and the rack comes with a welded airfoil to help deflect wind. A tie-down loop on each leg can be used as a secure point for tying down items on the rack. The new truck rack includes a protective tape to help prevent damage to ladders when in motion, and … Read more

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Gehl Introduces 4 New Telescopic Handler Models

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Gehl introduces four new and improved telescopic handler models for the North American market—the DL11-44 GEN:3, DL11-55 GEN:3, DL12-40 GEN:3 and DL12-55 GEN:3. The new models feature a single-joystick control for boom extension and retraction, attachment tilt, auxiliary hydraulics and forward/neutral/reverse. The all-in-one joystick allows the operator to control all machine functions with one hand while leaving the other hand on the steering wheel. Maximum lift capacities of the new handlers range from 11,000 to 12,000 pounds and maximum lift heights from 40 feet 4 inches to 55 feet 5 inches, and are powered with a 120 horsepower Tier IV … Read more

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Milwaukee Releases Most Durable, Fastest-Cutting Step Bits Optimized for Impacts

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Milwaukee Tool releases the most durable and fastest-cutting impact step bits on the market. Made in the USA, the new Shockwave Impact Duty Step Bits are designed to deliver best-in-class performance in impact drivers and the versatility to be used in drills. The combination of an optimized SHOCKZONE shank, titanium aluminum nitride coating and Rapid Strike tip make these step bits the longest-lasting and fastest-cutting impact step bits available. Designed to deliver maximum life, each step bit is optimized with a ¼-inch hex shank and SHOCKZONE to absorb torque in all applications. Together, these features provide the industry’s most durable … Read more

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ZipWall Introduces SideBridge Wall Mount

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ZipWall has added the ZipWall SideBridge wall mount to its product line. The SideBridge works with the ZipWall FoamRail Span to tightly seal a barrier along a wall and keep dust under control during remodeling, restoration and repair. The ZipWall SideBridge comes in a standard size perfect for most jobs, and a long version designed to provide more clearance room around obstructions, like baseboard radiators and crown moldings. To form a tight seal, this new wall mount simply snaps onto a FoamRail Span and holds it against the ZipWall pole closest to the wall, creating a seal up to eight … Read more

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Self-Retracting Lifelines Offer Major Advancement in Fall Protection

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The new, leading V-EDGE self-retracting lifelines series by MSA simplifies SRL selection for workers as they are designed specifically for overhead and foot-level tie off – and where leading edge hazards are a concern. Using state-of-the-art materials and technology for enhanced user comfort and productivity, the V-EDGE SRLs are available in an 8-foot/2.4-meter galvanized cable unit and, also, their first-ever web unit for leading edge. MSA’s patent-pending FibreShield web technology provides a lighter-weight solution for leading-edge applications. For longer lengths, the V-EDGE is also available in a 20-foot/6-meter SRL. Certified to ANSI Z359.14 -2014 Leading Edge requirements, the V-EDGE series … Read more

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