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Air tools offer reduced vibration and noise
The Prestige range was created in response to the demand for low noise and low-vibration products, which are ergonomically designed to offer comfort to those using the tools on a daily basis.
News from Pneumatic Components (25 April 2008)
Tool installs rivet nuts and studs
Robust hand tool is specially designed for the smaller user and workshop and is able to install M3 to M10 rivet nuts and M4 to M8 rivet studs.
News from Make Ends Meet (23 April 2008)
Torque screwdrivers use quality brushless motors
Five different styles of the brushless electric screwdrivers provide manufacturers with flexibility and the ability to select the proper tool for any application.
News from Mountz ( 4 April 2008)
Bucket replacement system boosts speed and safety
User application article Using the Slide Sledge, a task such as pin removal on an excavator bucket is a simple one-man operation.
News from Damar International ( 3 April 2008)
Thermal drilling suits onsite use
Thermal drilling is suited for blind holes in tube, pipe and box sections of steel, stainless steel, aluminium, copper and brass
News from Flowdrill (UK) (31 March 2008)
Improbable vehicles gather to race
Power tool drag racing requires competitors to take a hand-held power tool, modify it and race it down a 23m track.
News from Silverline Powertools (28 March 2008)
Ratchet wrenches boast long working life
Comprising three wrench sizes stored in a convenient belt pouch, the set is ideal for both professionals and keen home mechanics.
News from Bahco Tools (28 March 2008)
Power tools aid in rail refurbishment
User application article The engineering team at the National Railway Museum is using Makita tools in the challenging renovation of the Flying Scotsman.
News from Makita UK (17 March 2008)
Pipe tools pass educational examination
Professional pipe tools are ideal for all those taking plumbing and heating courses at school or college.
News from Pipe-Prep ( 6 March 2008)
Automated O-ring installation avoids RSI
Both the AGP-6-OR and AGP-8-OR O-ring installation tools are designed to facilitate part ejection and part seating and are suitable for applications where an ejector is needed after part placement.
News from AGI - American Grippers ( 3 March 2008)
Expanded thread repair system provides new options
The Recoil thread repair kit is used to repair damaged threads or create strong new screw threads. Brochure available
News from Alcoa Fastening Systems (29 February 2008)
Tougher torque wrench holds calibration for longer
The new TruTorque wrench uses an improved mechanism that still retains some of the best elements from Norbar's original tried and tested design. Brochure available
News from Norbar Torque Tools (21 February 2008)
Spiral alternative for lighter-duty fastening
Spiralform displaces material using an eleven-sided spiral pattern similar to those created by the old Spirograph drawing toy.
News from Orbitform (15 February 2008)
Portable torque tools auto-detect applications
The LTT torque analyser is designed for torque calibration, joint testing, auditing or for force and load measurement or verification of load cells.
News from Mountz (11 February 2008)
Tooling and workshop equipment online
Site offers fast way to put surplus equipment in front of interested buyers and for buyers the opportunity to find both new and used equipment and machine tool spares.
News from Astonlee Partnership (28 January 2008)
Pipe tools pass the professional test
User application article Tony Sheppard is a big fan of both the Pipeslice pipe cutting tool and the Pipe-prep tool for deburring copper pipe ends.
News from Pipe-Prep (24 January 2008)
Hydraulic pullers offer simple operation
Each set contains a 10 ton safety overload valve for added safety, two and three-way beams to allow two or three-leg configurations and a lockable plastic storage case
News from Facom UK (18 January 2008)
Wrenches provide a flexible tool
The 67F features an 180 degree flex head for greater accessibility and is available in Facom's wrench clip for ease of storage.
News from Facom UK ( 9 January 2008)
Ergonomic screwdrivers suit varied applications
The Protwist range of screwdrivers maximises tool life, performance and comfort, whilst remaining competitively priced.
News from Facom UK ( 8 January 2008)
Investment increases torque tool capacity
A new gear hobbing machine with robotic feeder will help Norbar match demand for increased sales volumes of its Pneutorque pneumatic torque wrenches and Handtorque torque multipliers. Brochure available
News from Norbar Torque Tools ( 5 December 2007)
Tooling control cuts out losses
Lost tools could be be a thing of the past as new modular controller offers the ability to custom build intelligent tool control into a multitude of tool storage solutions.
News from Zeroshift (26 November 2007)
Screwdrivers minimise user fatigue
Britool's screwdriver range includes an adjustable grip ratcheting screwdriver, a standard ratcheting screwdriver, a 35-piece set and an 18-piece stubby ratcheting screwdriver set.
News from Britool (13 November 2007)
Pipe cleaner improves worker health
Pipe-prep removes oxidisation, which is a common cause of joint failure.
News from Pipe-Prep ( 1 November 2007)
Updated tool increases available torque
The new 2135QPTiMAX delivers 1054Nm of reverse torque and 1486Nm of nut-busting torque.
News from Ingersoll-Rand European Sales (31 October 2007)
Foam systems hold tools
Foam Control Systems help users store and protect tools, and are designed to resist workshop solvents.
News from Facom UK (29 October 2007)
Torque tool cuts vibration health risks
User application article Low-vibration tools greatly reduce the risks of VWF, but purchasers of power tools often face a lack of reliable data on the actual vibration levels produced by various tools in use. Brochure available
News from Norbar Torque Tools (29 October 2007)
Website offers tool details
The Where to Buy section enables end users to find their nearest Facom stockist.
News from Facom UK (26 October 2007)
Socketry range expands
Britool's socketry range has received another 20 boxed socket sets, 15 sets of sockets on clip rails and five extension bar sets
News from Britool ( 4 October 2007)
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