Steel Stud Punch provides smooth installation.

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BX Manual Stud Punch is used for installation of conduit and armored cable in non-load bearing partition steel studs that do not require bushing. Stud punch rolls edges of steel over, leading to smooth installation of armored cable as it avoids cable getting hung-up or nicked. BX is suitable for 24 to 20 gauge thick steel 2 x 4s.



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Greenlee Textron Introduces Manual Steel Stud Punch


Rolled edges save installation time

ROCKFORD, III., June 14, 2002- Greenlee has developed a manual BX stud punch for the installation of conduit and armored cable in commercial and industrial setting in non-load bearing partition steel studs that do not require a bushing. The stud
punch rolls the edges of the steel over, leading to the smooth installation of armored cable as it avoids the cable getting hung-up or nicked. The Greenlee BX stud punch is a patented piercing type manual steel stud punch for 24 to 20 gauge thick steel 2x4s.

The BX stud punch is designed as a more economical light duty punch that easily rolls the edges over in non-load bearing partition steel studs, said Ken Hagemeyer, director, product manager. This tool allows for the easy installation of steel clad armored cable such as BX and corrugated PVC conduit where the code does not require insulated bushings.

For more information about the manual BX stud punch, and other products from Greenlee, contact your Greenlee representative, distributor, or the Greenlee web site at www.greenlee.com. You can call 1-800-435-0786 in the US and 815 397-7070 in Canada.

Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) is a $12 billion multi-industry company with more than 51,000 employees in 40 countries. The company leverages its global network of businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services in industries such as aircraft, fastening systems, industrial products, industrial components and finance. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell Helicopter, Cessna Aircraft, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO and Greenlee, among others. More information is available at www.textron.com.

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