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Totes, tools and safety products making news in May.



Milwaukee Introduces New M12 Cordless Laser Temp-Gun Thermometer
Specifically tailored to the electrician or HVAC/R technician

Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation expands its Lithium-ion system with the new M12 cordless laser Temp-Gun thermometer. Specifically tailored to the electrician or HVAC/R technician, the two available models come with and without humidity and dew point features.

The M12 units were designed with embedded non-contact voltage detection and extra bright LED flood lights to increase end user productivity. The units also provide an ergonomic pistol grip design and rugged over-molding for increased durability and grip.

Product Details:
Electrical 2276-21

• Temperature Range - -40 to 800°C (-40 to 1472°F)
• Basic Accuracy - 1.5%
• K-Type Thermocouple Input - Yes
• Display Resolution - 0.1°C , 0.1°F
• Response Time - <500ms
• Emissivity - 0.1 to 1.0 by 0.1
• Humidity Measurement - No
• Distance to Spot - 40 to 1

 

HVAC 2277-21

• Temperature Range - -40 to 800°C (-40 to 1472°F)
• Basic Accuracy - 1.5%
• K-Type Thermocouple Input - Yes
• Display Resolution - 0.1°C , 0.1°F
• Response Time - <500ms
• Emissivity - 0.1 to 1.0 by 0.1
• Humidity Measurement - Yes
• Distance to Spot - 40 to 1

For more information visit www.milwaukeetool.com.

RIDGID Introduces The RP 210-B Press Tool
Smallest and Lightest Press Tool In The Line Makes 1 1/4-inch Connections

The new RIDGID Model RP 210-B press tool, the smallest and lightest pressing tool in the product line, has the capability to make presses up to 1 1/4-inch connections. The compact-designed RP 210-B is two inches shorter and 25 percent lighter than the RIDGID Compact 100B press tool, which was previously its most compact unit.

Featuring an ergonomic design, the user-friendly RIDGID RP 210-B press tool weighs 5.625 pounds. It has 270 degree barrel rotation and a flattened top, providing greater accessibility for users making connections in confined spaces. The new press tool has indicator lights that provide feedback and safety information with an intuitive interface.

The RP 210-B press tool is the first RIDGID compact press tool to feature a lithium-ion battery, which allows more presses per battery charge and has optimum cold weather performance with a temperature range of -10 to 50 degrees Celsius. An improved gear ratio contributes to the better performance at cold temperatures and the more presses per charge. The battery provides 1.1 amp per hour, and as an option, a 2.2 amp-per-hour and a 3.3 amp-per-hour battery will be offered.

The RP 210-B press tool kit includes 1/2-, 3/4-, 1- and 1 1/4-inch jaws and is compatible with all current compact RIDGID press jaws.

The durable and rugged RP 210-B press tool is designed with rubber over molding to protect the tool during rough handling or inadvertent drops. A hydraulic pressure release retracts the ram with the touch of a button.

For additional information visit www.RIDGID.com.

Stanley-Bostitch new Air-Tight accessory program
Introduction includes 55 industrial-grade fittings

Stanley-Bostitch has introduced a complete line of 55 air accessories for a variety of applications including residential/commercial construction, manufacturing, automotive repair, do-it-yourself projects and woodworking.

The new Stanley-Bostitch air accessories include a variety of couplers, plugs, reducers, regulators, inflators, oilers, bushings and manifolds. The new line provides compatibility with industrial interchange-style fittings as well as those for automotive-style fittings, which are easily identified by color-coded icons on the package and/or display material.

All male-threaded accessories provide the convenience of pre-applied thread sealant for the same air-tight connection that is typically achieved with Teflon tape. Therefore, this feature eliminates the need to apply thread sealant tape when assembling a pneumatic tool operation.

All couplers tout a plated steel construction and feature a drag guard for reliable performance and added durability over long periods of use. They feature either a six-ball coupler design (on industrial-type fittings) or eight-ball coupler design (on automotive-type fittings) for a balanced, secure connection over products using only three or four bearings.

For additional information, visit: www.bostitch.com

MSA custom gravity harness
Features adjustable Y back D-locator pad

The custom gravity harness with adjustable Y back D-locator pad is specifically designed for controlled descent, positioning, ladder climbing, rescue and fall arrest. Advantages of the pad include: a better fit, increased comfort, easy adjustment, lighter weight and tangle-resistance.

Available in both vest and cross-over styles, it comes with a variety of options, and in a variety of web colors.

For additional information, visit: www.msanorthamerica.com

IDEAL expands Tuff-Tote tool bag lineup
Adds the ultimate carrier for electricians and contractors

Engineered to provide superior organization for hand tools, the Tuff-Tote ultimate tool carrier is hand-crafted from top-grain leather reinforced with plated-steel rivets and lock-stitched nylon thread, providing a long service life and a rigid frame that will not collapse to let tools fall out. It features two large-capacity compartments with six screwdriver loops in each; one large center compartment, four outside pockets, and eight outside tool loops to keep the most frequently used tools at the ready.

In addition, it has an exclusive leather grab handle to ensure ergonomic comfort and an evenly proportioned load when carrying jobsite necessities.  A removable shoulder strap also comes with the carrier to help relieve lower back strain.

It is available in premium natural leather, standard natural leather and premium black leather. Carriers can be customized with company logo embossing.

For more information, visit www.idealindustries.com.

Kreg wood joining system
A system that doesn't require a PhD in woodworking to understand

Kreg provides an easy system to join wood that delivers strength, but doesn't require a PhD in woodworking to understand. It makes glue optional. A set of screws come with every Kreg jig so it can be used right out of the box.

The blue body of the jig is made from a durable glass-reinforced nylon composite, making it light-weight while maintaining a strong yet flexible design.

The drill guides, which are the only part of the jig that actually comes into contact with the rotating steel drill bit, carry a 100 percent lifetime guarantee.

The system only requires simple, 90 degree cuts that can be made with a circular saw.

For additional information, visit www.kregjoint.com.

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