The new Code Blue™ line of pliers feature PermaLock® fasteners and high-carbon, drop-forged steel. Laser-hardened teeth and cutting edges provide longer life and greater ease of cut. Ergonomic durable Santoprene and TPR rubber grips in bold red and Channellock Blue® along with Code Blue™ designations make it easy to choose the right tool for the job.

Channellock®

DEWALT has introduced a new line of palm grip sanders including random orbit and 1/4 sheet models. The random orbit sander has a 3.0 amp motor that delivers 12,000 orbits per minute with an optional variable speed model with a range of 7,000-12,000 opm. The 1/4 sheet sander is equipped with a 2.4 amp motor that spins at 13,500 opm. Both products provide a consistent sanding finish and optimal removal rate proven for all common applications.

DEWALT Industrial Tool Co.

Milwaukee introduces two 1/2" hammer-drills with optimized balance and ergonomics plus a comfortable two-finger trigger and soft grip handles. The hammer-drills feature a powerful 8.5 amp motor and have a durable metal gear case that withstands daily jobsite abuse. The ergonomic soft tactile grip handles reduce vibration and improve comfort. A recessed selector allows the user to operate in hammering or rotation modes. In addition, the tools offer an easily accessible forward/reversing switch.

Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation

Klein Tools is offering a new two piece set of insulated 4" screwdrivers designed to provide users with extra protection against shock from energized sources up to 1,000 volts. The set includes one insulated round-shank keystone-tip and one insulated round-shank, Profilated® Phillips-tip. The patented Tip-Ident® quickly identifies the type of screwdriver and tip orientation. Cushion-Grip handles provide greater torque and a more comfortable grip.

Klein Tools

The RIDGID® model 150 and 150-L tubing cutters are now available with X-CEL™ features -- a ball-detent wheel pin and a ergonomic knob -- which increase end users' efficiency and productivity. The newly designed quick-change X-CEL wheel pin enables users to change cutter wheels by hand in only a few seconds. The quick-change pin also eliminates lost fastening clips, giving users a certainty that their cutter will not go down during a wheel change. The ergonomic X-CEL knob gives users a firmer grip that allows users to apply more force to cut through tubing faster and easier.

Ridge Tool Company

Xuron Precision Pliers are offered in 10 different styles for performing special tasks and feature Xuro-Rubber™ cushioned grips, high carbon steel construction, with glare-eliminating black finishes and Light-Touch™ return springs. Comfortable in the hand, each style has a nose and tip designed for bending, forming, holding, positioning and reaching into tighter spaces.

Xuron Corporation

Bi-Metal Unique™ is a new saw blade technology that joins two strips of high-speed steel wires to a backing steel in a solid phase, using the principle of solid-state diffusion bonding. It produces stronger blades, faster cutting and longer blade life. In addition to hacksaw and jigsaw blades, the technology is now available in a new line of portable band saw blades that fit a variety of machines including Black & Decker, Greenlee, Porter-Cable, Rockwell and more.

The L.S. Starrett Company

The DynaMitt Sanding Glove features a hook-face material on the palm side of the glove. This allows for attaching hook-face abrasive sheets to the glove in order to begin the sanding process. The glove allows the user to easily control the pressure and sanding coverage of the work piece. Ideal for wood and metal applications alike, the glove is a very quick alternative when a power tool is not available. The user can simply put on the glove with the required abrasive sheet for easy, efficient hand sanding. A wide variety of abrasive sheets for the glove are offered in grits from 80 to 320. A non-woven nylon sheet is also available.

Dynabrade, Inc.

The DW331K jigsaws are available in a corded 6.5 amp model and cordless 18-volt (DC330K) model. Both models offer an innovative flush cutting blade that allows the teeth of the special blade to cut at the front of the shoe. The two models also offer an oversized level action keyless blade change for fast and easy blade removal and insertion. The new jigsaws feature a counterbalance mechanism for maximum vibration dampening during cutting.

DEWALT Industrial Tool Company

The Hip Kit line of tool kits feature three easy-to-carry assortments of high-performance tools housed inside a rugged leather hip pouch that conveniently attaches to any standard belt. A Hip Kit lets an electrician move from one area of a jobsite to the next without lugging a heavy duty tool kit or belt, and without fumbling with several tools in his hands at once.

Ideal Industries Inc.
 

The MFE250 1/2" drive electronic torque wrench offers accuracy and flexibility. It allows users to quickly and easily specify the amount of tightening force to be applied to a fastener for a given application. Accurate to 2%, users can select torque values between 25 - 250-ft/lbs and read torque values in one of four units of measure in lb., ft/lb., Nm or kg. Cm. The tool automatically performs a self-calibration check immediately after each start up assuring users that the tool remains within its safe operating tolerances. The simple push of a button displays the maximum torque and unit of measure selected.

Gray Hand Tool Sales Inc.

Manufactured to comply with applicable OSHA, NFPA, NEC, ASTM, and IEC standards governing workplace safety, each tool is insulated and tested to withstand 1000V. Every insulated hand tool is impact resistant, flame retardant, and comes with a Visual Wear Indicator. Additionally, each tool is laser marked with a safety warning and part number for easy identification.

FCI-BURNDY Products

The 5381 is a single speed hammer-drill with 0-1,800 rpm and 0-28,000 bpm and comes with a 10-foot fixed cord. The tool's speed and torque are optimized for concrete fastening. The model 5387 offers dual speed/torque to adjust to the particular application. The new hammer-drills are available as tool only and in kits with an impact resistant case and two-piece percussion drill bit set.

Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation

The new Vessel Bit Holder model MBC and Screw Holder model MBH are designed with a magnetic quick release that is capable of securely holding any bits and extra long screws. Ideal for use in hard to reach spaces, the retainer ring is designed to quickly push, lock and hold in place and release the bit or screw for a reliable and safe fastening.

JDV Products Inc.

The Three-Piece Electrician's Tool Gift Set includes a pair of high-leverage side-cutting pliers, a wire stripper/cutter and a 10-in-1 screwdriver/nut driver. Also available is a seven-piece cushion grip screwdriver set that includes two Phillips-tip, two keystone tip and three cabinet-tip screwdrivers.

Klein Tools

Canadian Industrial Equipment News January 2006

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