Ergodyne has added a Tool Tethering Kit to its Squids Lanyards Line. The kits were created to give more convenient and confident at-heights safety. Each of the six kits comes complete with 2-3 Squids products. Depending on the weight of their tools, workers can choose from the following kits: 3180 2lb Tool Tethering Kit (for up to six 2lb tools) 3181 5lb Tool Tethering Kit (for up to four 5lb tools) 3182 10lb Tool Tethering Kit (for up to three 10lb tools) 3190 Tape Measure Tethering Kit (for one standard tape measure) 3191 Power Tool Tethering Kit (for one standard … Read more
Honeywell Hearing Protection Guards Against Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
Honeywell’s new Howard Leight TrustFit Pod push-in foam earplugs provide workers with properly fitting ear plugs to protect against noise-induced hearing loss. The earplugs are designed with an ergonomic stem and dimpled foam tip so they are easy to fully insert and remove without picking up dirt from a worker’s fingers. They are comfortable to wear throughout the work day. The earplugs offer ease, comfort and trustworthiness and are available in both uncorded and corded versions. They may be cleaned and reused in accordance with user instructions.
DuPont Launches New Tyvek Protec Roofing
DuPont Protection Solutions launched a new line of roofing underlayments, DuPont Tyvek Protec, part of the Tyvek family of building envelope products. The product is suitable for use by professional roofing and exteriors contractors in new construction or re-roofing projects as a secondary water barrier on steep-sloped roofs (2:12 or higher) under asphalt shingle, tile, metal, cedar or slate. It is offered in a variety of product grades, each with increasing quality, durability, strength, warranty protection and UV resistance. Its walkability enables effective installation regardless of weather conditions. In addition, the material lays flat and is wrinkle-free, for ease of … Read more
Expanded Gypsum Board Product Line Boasts High-Performance Attributes
CertainTeed Gypsum is broadening its AirRenew indoor air quality gypsum board product line with the addition of AirRenew Extreme Impact and AirRenew Extreme Abuse. The expansion rounds out the product family with solutions that boast high-performance attributes, such as fire, abuse and impact resistance, as well as moisture and mold protection. The abuse-resistant gypsum boards handle the same as regular gypsum boards and do not require special tools to install or finish. The product family is ideal for projects with sustainability in mind. AirRenew contains up to 99 percent total recycled content and may provide regional materials depending on project … Read more
New Skid Steer Loaders, Compact Track Loaders Make a Big Impact
John Deere introduces four Final Tier 4 G-Series skid steers (312GR, 314G, 316GR, 318G) and one compact track loader (317G). These new machines were designed to level the playing field for construction customers. The five models, including three vertical and two radial-lift options, boast big reliability and serviceability. The G-Series machines feature an improvement in horsepower-to-weight ratios and an optimized boom design that enables lift heights over 10 feet on the vertical lift models and a 20 percent increase in breakout forces on the radial-lift models. With the option of a radial or vertical lift, customers can choose the Deere … Read more