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Reciprocating Saw is cordless.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 07:41:39 -0500

Suited for cutting pipe, strut, threaded rod, steel studs, and other miscellaneous steel, Hilti WSR 36-A can also be used for cutting wood with nails, wood beams, treated lumber, plywood, wood composites, or plastics. With 36 V 3.3 Ah CPC Li-Ion battery, it features Active Vibration Reduction technology that reduces vibration by up to two-thirds. Including ergonomic operating controls and comfortable handling, it maintains control when cutting overhead and in difficult to reach areas.

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Rescue Tool targets firefighters, EMTs, and police officers.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:42:13 -0500

Weighing just over 1 lb, No. 88 Rescue Tool is made of drop-forged, 1080 high-carbon steel and combines 6 uses into one device. Tool has beveled plier head with cross-hatched teeth that twist and pull. Tapered pry wedge opens doors and windows, while spanner wrench tightens and loosens hose couplings, and hardened tool steel punch shatters safety glass. Additional features include gas shut-off valve slot and laser heat-treated cutting edges for cutting wires and cables.

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Hole Saw utilizes diamond-edge blade.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 07:42:53 -0500

Designed for cutting tile, stone, and glass, LENOX DIAMOND(TM) Hole Saw features brazed diamond edge that minimizes grab that can occur when cutting hard materials. Also minimizing cutting pressure, edge eliminates damage or cracking of materials. Saw has wall thickness that prevents airborne dust particles and thin kerf width saves battery charge by not removing unnecessary material.

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Cordless Screwdriver Kit handles drywall and framing tasks.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 07:42:53 -0500

Model BFS450, 18 V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Drywall Screwdriver Kit includes 4-pole 4,000 rpm motor, rugged aluminum dust-proof depth adjustment cone, and depth adjustment ring with 60 detent positions. Silent clutch design in forward mode uses durable materials to minimize driver noise. Screwgun weighs 4.2 lb and has ergonomic shape. Kit includes LED light and Rapid Optimum Charger that charges unit's Li-Ion battery in 30 min and also has built-in fan to cool battery.

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Drill/Driver delivers 220 lb-in. torque.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 07:54:13 -0500

Equipped with 3/8 in. 3-jawed chuck and 2-speed drivetrain that delivers 400-1,100 rpm, PS30 12V Max Litheon(TM) Drill/Driver enables drilling, drilling with spade bits, cutting with hole saws, socket fastening, and screwdriving. Tool weighs 2.4 lb and is small enough to reach into tight areas. In cramped quarters, built-in LED light offers visibility. Drill/driver comes with two 12 V Max Litheon batteries, 30-minute quick charger, and canvas carrying bag.

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Spray Guns suit automatic and semi-automatic machines.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 07:43:22 -0500

Available for use in all industries, Compact by DeVilBiss(TM) I and X Spray Guns have stainless steel passages and can spray wide range of water-borne and solvent-based coating materials. Compact X can be detached from mounting block using thumb release mechanism for minimal downtime. Both are available in HVLP, Trans Tech, and Advanced Conventional technologies, allowing users to choose best option for individual process.

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Milling Tools suit applications in steel and cast iron.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 07:40:16 -0500

Compatible with insert geometries and grades, CoroMill 490 Family of milling tools are suited for contouring, edging and slot, as well as shoulder and face milling. They come with true 90Â° square shoulder, and can produce finished piece with single pass. Flexible units can replace multiple cutting tools.

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Cordless Screw Gun is lightweight and ergonomic.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 07:52:08 -0500

Weighing 5.1 lb and featuring 2-piece ergonomic design, Model PC-12 Cordless Screw Gun is 14 in. long, and is suited for remodeling punch-out jobs when corded tool is inconvenient or electric power is not available. Suited for professional remodelers and contractors for variety of drywall, assembly, and other applications, gun accommodates 1-2 in. fasteners and up to 600 screws per battery charge.

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Hot Melt Glue Gun provides up to 9 lb/hr of melt rate.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 07:52:07 -0500

TEC(TM) 6100 high output pneumatic hot melt glue gun features fully enclosed heater housing with silicon rubber nozzle shroud for user safety, power-on warning indicator light, PTFE barrel, and non-stick coated piston. Controllable melt rate with 2-piece flow nozzle enables smooth molten glue flow. Loaded with 1Â¾ in. adhesive cartridges, gun comes with twin 250 W steel heaters, up to 500 W of power, as well as audible and visual signal that minimizes down time.

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Spray Finishing Gun is designed for making spot repairs.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 07:51:21 -0500

Available in both Trans-Tech and HVLP technologies, DeVilbiss SRi(TM) features full fan and spot patterns, full size air and fluid controls, and cheater valve for precision air adjustments. Single-finger trigger adjusts from fine feathering to fade-outs and provides uniform material distribution. Disposable cups thread into gun body and feature color coded, drip-free lids for easy material identification.

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Pocket Driver offers 100 lb-in. torque and 500 rpm speed.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 07:58:09 -0500

Powered by 12 V Max Litheon(TM) battery, second-generation PS20 Pocket Driver combines Â¼ in. magnetized locking bit holder, LED work light, ergonomic grip, and 10+1 clutch ring in tool weighing less than 2 lb. Driver is supplied with 2 batteries, 30-min quick charger, and canvas carrying bag.

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ESD Safe Tools feature SwissGripÂ® handle.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:38:19 -0500

With soft handle surface that ensures secure grip even if hands are wet, SwissGripÂ® screwdrivers transfer rotational forces of the hand to screw, maximizing torque. Compact 8215 ESD Screwdriver Set includes ESD handle and precision screwdrivers. Designed to check screw tightening torques for assembly operations, 8315A ESD TorqueÂ® Handles come with preset torque setting range of 10 cNm to 5 Nm, which can be adjusted according to specific requirements.

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Spray Gun Module coats and lubricates tablet surfaces.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 07:36:53 -0500

Utilizing as little as 4 g of magnesium stearate per hour, OYSTAR Manesty AccuSpray(TM) applies thin, uniform layer to coat and lubricate tablet surfaces, preventing them from sticking to compression tools during manufacturing. Piezo electric pump ensures exact metering of substance and keeps production rates constant. Magnesium film completely encloses tablets and comprises only 0.03% of tablet weight. With operating console, users can configure parameters and control process.

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Threading Tool comes with textured grip.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 07:37:56 -0500

Suited for forming new screw threads, cleaning out obstructions, or retapping burred and stripped threads, IDEAL Triple Tap features SantopreneÂ® textured handle that reduces risk of repetitive strain injuries and provides slip-resistant grip, even when wet, while resisting damaging oils, fluids, perspiration, and abrasions. Rugged and compact tool is available in 3 thread sizes including 6-32, 8-32, and 10-24 (part number 35-411), or 6-32, 8-32, and 10-32 (part number 35-412).

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Electric Guns dispense hot melt adhesive dots at high speed.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 07:27:57 -0500

Operating in combination with small diameter hose and external gun driver, e.dot+(TM) Electric Guns have on-times as low as 0.4 ms, cycle rates as fast as 1.8 ms, and service life in excess of 200 million cycles. Ball and nozzle/seat design optimizes repeatability, pattern control, and consistency, minimizing adhesive stringing or tailing. Applications include cigarette tax stamps and couponing, chocolate wrapping, and small carton flap sealing.

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Angle Grinder is suited for metal and concrete cutting.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 07:41:33 -0500

Measuring 4Â½ in., Model W8-115 Quick Angle Grinder features cool flow technology with repositioned brushes for unrestricted airflow. It has 8.0 A motor with 800 W of power, 19.5 in./lb of torque, and no-load speed of 10,000 rpm. Weighing 6.2 lb, tool includes double lipped labyrinth sealed bearings, winding protection grid, epoxy coated windings, racket and dual grip zones for ergonomic handling, anti-vibration side handle, and Quick tool-less wheel change system.

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Magnetic Sweeper cleans up hazardous scrap metal.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 07:30:22 -0500

Meeting need of tough industrial applications for both indoor and/or outdoor work areas such as yard, garage, parking lot, workshop, or jobsite, Model MFSM14RX Heavy Duty Magnetic Sweeper with Release picks up small ferrous metal objects such as shavings or nails that could cause injury or costly tire repairs. Featuring 14 in. sweeping width with overall wheelbase of 15.125 in., sweeper has 6 in. dia rubber wheels, weighs 21 lb, and includes 48 in. sturdy handle.

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Pneumatic Chuck suits boring, milling, lathe applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 07:38:25 -0500

Model 1200 air chuck incorporates precision, quick change sub-jaws. Top jaws have tre-panned groove that engages with precision ground bore of sub-jaws. As jaws are tightened, flexible tab expands into tre-panned groove, pulling jaws against ground bore and loading jaws in position with zero play. This results in top-jaw/sub-jaw connection with repeatability to 1/10,000. Chucks are stainless steel and come in 2- and 3-jaw design.

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Concrete Stair Aligner promotes jobsite productivity.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 07:55:32 -0500

Able to adapt to any tread and riser dimension, with no limit to number of steps, Concrete Step WizardÂ® facilitates process of forming concrete stairs with lumber. Rise and run of steps are determined using change in elevation, step locations are marked on stringer boards (~36 in. spacing), and Concrete Step Wizard is suspended from each mark. Riser boards, ripped across bottom edge (45Â° angle) for facilitated finishing, are attached to each Concrete Step Wizard to form step.

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Micro Impact Driver delivers 930 lb-in. of torque.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 07:49:16 -0500

Weighing 2 lb and measuring 5Â½ in. in length, Model WH10DL utilizes 10.8 V Li-Ion battery to drill and drive into wood, metal, and concrete. Tool features quick change Â¼ in. hex chuck and variable speed trigger. By partially depressing trigger, LED light illuminates work surface, allowing user to see clearly to set up application. Delivering steady stream of power throughout every charge, HXP batteries are equipped with current interrupt detection system and thermal protector.

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