Makita has introduced the new versions of its popular 18V lithium-ion Brushless LXT tools: the super-safe Brushless LXT Reciprocating Saw with 20mm stroke and the 115mm and 125mm Brushless LXT Angle Grinders with ADT and AFT technology. The new Makita DJR188Z 18v Brushless LXT Reciprocating Saw is a compact and
Milwaukee has just launched its second generation of M12 Fuel, which is expected to be even more capable, compact, and powerful than before. The new range presents completely redesigned and updated M12 FUEL Drill Driver, M12 FUEL Percussion Drill, and M12 FUEL ¼ Hex Impact Driver, which are replacing the
Makita has harnessed the impressive power of the incredibly successful 18v Brushless motor to reduce the back-breaking task of pushing a fully laden wheelbarrow across a rocky, bumpy building site, a muddy commercial garden or rough pasture towards a favourite fishing lake! In-wheel Brushless motor drives up to 3.5 km/h
Lifting Gear Hire will be celebrating their first year anniversary since returning to the UK lifting and rigging marketplace this month. The company have managed to complete their first 12 months with three facilities which are located in Manchester, London and Aberdeen. The company has also achieved a series of
Makita will be releasing a new 18V LXT 2-piece kit with compact versions of combi drill and an impact driver. These products are a part of the latest kit that includes two powerful 18v Brushless motor machines. This Makita 2-piece is the DLX2221J and the kit includes the DHP483 combi
ABC Locksmith, the London based company is illustrating how a large number of different firms could save a significant amount of money by installing the award-winning products that are offered by Glazesafe. ABC Locksmith has managed to save more than £2 million since it switched from using the traditional scaffolding
Makita has revealed that they will be introducing two new 2-piece CXT kits. These new products that have been offered by the leading, world-class brand of professional power tools, accessories and work wear includes the increasingly popular 10.8v tools that are used to deliver a remarkable level of power while
Saint-Gobain Weber has released a new coating for building protection. Weberend Protect by the company has been described as the perfect solutions, offering invisible protection for external renders. The product delivers a hydrophobic coating can protect buildings from most types of surface contamination such as water, oil, and graffiti. By
VIP Polymers Ltd has been awarded a UK patent for a cast-in rubber gasket corner joint system which has been specifically designed to reduce the risk of tunnel segment cracking taking place whilst being installed. The new compliant and compressible corner that has been awarded a UK patent makes sure
National Flooring Equipment, the leading surface preparation specialist has revealed that they will be exhibiting at Batimat, an event that will take place in Paris, France. The Batimat exhibition will be taking place between the 6th and the 10th of November 2017. The surface preparation company will be on stand
Makita has introduced the new versions of its popular 18V lithium-ion Brushless LXT tools: the super-safe Brushless LXT Reciprocating Saw with 20mm stroke and the 115mm and 125mm Brushless LXT Angle Grinders with ADT and AFT technology. The new Makita DJR188Z 18v Brushless LXT Reciprocating Saw is a compact and lightweight reciprocating saw, weighting just 2.9 kg. It has a tool-less blade clamp, fixed shoe, variable speed trigger, constant speed control dial and convenient LED job light. The body housing has a full rubber protection wrap and the ergonomically designed rear D handle provides full protection, while the compact size and light weight makes it ideally suited for off-ground applications. It also features an electric brake, a lock-off button, and can be available as a body-only machine. It runs up to 3,000spm and together with its maximum stroke of 20 mm it provides a substantial cutting capacity of 255 mm in wood and 130 mm in pipe. The new Makita 18v Brushless LXT angle grinders have the features found on premium mains machines. They can be found in two versions: the 115mm DGA463 and the 125mm DGA513 with slide switch and lock-on function, and the 115mm DGA467 and 125mm DGA517 models with paddle switch. All the models are equipped with a variable speed control dial, which allows for greater control when used with strip discs, flap discs, and polishing applications. Additionally, they benefit from soft start, battery fuel gauge, Active Feedback Sensing Technology (AFT) and Automatic Torque Drive Technology (ADT). ADT adjusts speed and torque during operation for optimum performance while AFT turns the motor off if rotation of the wheel suddenly ceases when snagged. The grinders are available as body only machines or in Makpac cases with batteries and a smart charger. A wide range of blades and grinding wheels suitable for a vast array of materials is available in the Makita accessory range.
Milwaukee has just launched its second generation of M12 Fuel, which is expected to be even more capable, compact, and powerful than before. The new range presents completely redesigned and updated M12 FUEL Drill Driver, M12 FUEL Percussion Drill, and M12 FUEL ¼ Hex Impact Driver, which are replacing the original brushed motor versions. The M12 FUEL Drill Driver and M12 FUEL Percussion Drill are the only 12V tools on the market with an all metal 13mm chuck, which gives them the right amount of power to perform a wide range of applications. A POWERSTATE Brushless Motor is featured on each one of them, making them deliver up to 1700 RPM’s and 44 Nm of peak torque. Both tools are extremely portable and easily accessible in tight spaces, weighing in at only 1.2kg with battery and 167.7mm in length. They are the most capable, lightest weight, and most compact tools in their class, offering optimal solutions for Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Remodelers, and Maintenance workers. The new M12 FUEL ¼ Hex Impact Driver delivers 20% faster application speeds compared to the previous model, with an output of more than 147 Nm of torque. The same Brushless Motor allows it to deliver up to 0-3,300 RPM with constant power output to drive screws faster. The tool comes with a four-mode DRIVE CONTROL feature, which provides users with the versatility of switching between modes in order to match the power and speed to the application at hand. It provides unmatched access in tight spaces and less fatigue, due to its 1.1kg weight and 131mm length. “Milwaukee Tool revolutionised the professional power tool market when we first created the 12V sub-compact space with the introduction of the M12 ™ system,” said Bela Berecz, Product Manager for Milwaukee Tool. “Ever since, we’ve continued to remain on the forefront of incredible technology advancements that have ultimately reshaped users’ expectations of cordless power tool capabilities.”
Makita has harnessed the impressive power of the incredibly successful 18v Brushless motor to reduce the back-breaking task of pushing a fully laden wheelbarrow across a rocky, bumpy building site, a muddy commercial garden or rough pasture towards a favourite fishing lake! In-wheel Brushless motor drives up to 3.5 km/h (2.2 m/h) 130kg max load up to 12° incline Adjustable chassis with pipe frame or bucket frame option In fact, designed principally to reduce the physical demands in the construction industry the new Makita DCU180Z will prove popular in many operating fields. Capable of carrying 130kg of blocks on the tubular frame, or similar amount of ballast in the barrow bin option, this power-assisted wheelbarrow has the Brushless motor integrated into the front wheel to ensure the maximum possible traction to the heavily ribbed agri-tyre. This barrow has two forward speeds: Hi up to 3.5 km/h, Lo 1.5 km/h, and powered reverse of 1.0 km/h and will climb a 12° maximum incline. Main braking is provided by the front disc brake controlled by the hand lever on the steering handles. The wheelbarrow weighs just 32.5kg, is ready to work with handles that can be adjusted to three height levels for operator comfort and also fold for easy storage. The detachable rear trailing wheels with kick down brake can be adjusted from a width of 480mm to 760mm which further improves stability and reduces operator effort. Powered by any of the Makita 18v LXT Lithium-Ion batteries used to power Britain’s number 1 professional power tool range, the new Makita DCU180Z power-assisted wheelbarrow has soft start to ease the load away; constant speed control; twin LED driving lights and locking brake lever for maximum site safety. For site security an individual ignition lock key is provided. Previous walk-behind powered site platforms can cost several thousand pounds but the new Makita powered wheelbarrow will prove particularly attractive in relation to price competitiveness and rugged performance. The DCU180Z is a body only machine which is available with a choice of optional accessories which includes the pipe frame set and bucket frame set. For more news and product information about Makita UK please visit www.makitauk.com. Follow us on Twitter @MakitaUK, Facebook.com/makitauk and google.com/+makitauk
Lifting Gear Hire will be celebrating their first year anniversary since returning to the UK lifting and rigging marketplace this month. The company have managed to complete their first 12 months with three facilities which are located in Manchester, London and Aberdeen. The company has also achieved a series of other milestones over the course of this year. The company was first launched in 1970 and has managed to become a multinational company, even though it has been absent from the UK market for the last 10 years. LGH has been in operation in North America, and their work there as well as in Europe has allowed the company to thrive and expand. LGH is known for being in the top 50 of US hire companies, a position it has maintained for several years. Since first being established the company has developed their experience across a variety of complex jobs and has managed to learn a range of applications for both new and existing products. LGH as a brand is best suited to being a part of highly regulated markets with a strong emphasis on health and safety. Their strengths in this area have allowed them to exceed expectations in terms of compliance and accreditation issues. For Lifting Gear Hire, the two most well-known highlights for the company are the acquisition of the Aberdeen based hire division JD Neuhaus as well as the work that has gone into making LGH the largest hirer of air hosts in Europe. The second highlight for the company would be the achievement of the Bronze accreditation from the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme. This scheme is voluntary and works to promote best practice for companies working in the commercial vehicle sector. The investment and success that has been seen by the company has led to LGH having a great 2017. No doubt this success will continue for the company in the years to come.
Makita will be releasing a new 18V LXT 2-piece kit with compact versions of combi drill and an impact driver. These products are a part of the latest kit that includes two powerful 18v Brushless motor machines. This Makita 2-piece is the DLX2221J and the kit includes the DHP483 combi drill and the DTD155 impact driver. Both of the products that are a part of this DLX 2-piece kit have been released in the compact size of their equivalent 10.8v models and are packed full of power and advanced operating features. The DTD155 LXT impact driver has a Brushless motor and a ¼” hex drive which means that this compact tool will be able to drive home M8 machine screws; M12 high strength bolts and 90mm coarse thread screws. The Hi-mode for these two 18V means that the impact driver is powerful, and able to run up to 3,000rpm while also delivering 3,900 impacts per minute and generating 140Nm of torque. The tools also have a Lo-mode that, when selected offers 1,300rpm and 1,600ipm. The impact driver also has an Assist mode which consists of initially driving at a low speed, allowing for the fixing to start before the full power of the impact driver is used to drive the fixing into place. The Makita DLX2221J 2-piece kit also features the DHP483 Brushless motor combi drill that has a body length of only 176mm. This compact 13mm 2-speed combi will be able to deliver 25,500 impacts in a minute when being used in the pre-set Hi-mode. The motor combi drill offer 7,500ipm in Lo-mode and 40Nm of Torque. This drill has 20 different drive settings on top a more simple drilling mode. The Makita 2-piece kit is supplied with two 3.0Ah Lithium-ion batteries and a DC18RC fast charger, and is packed together in a Makpac Type 3 hard shell case.
ABC Locksmith, the London based company is illustrating how a large number of different firms could save a significant amount of money by installing the award-winning products that are offered by Glazesafe. ABC Locksmith has managed to save more than £2 million since it switched from using the traditional scaffolding solutions to adopting the innovative Stronghold product from Glazesafe. This adoption means that there has been a large reduction in outgoings while also allowing the firm to invest in other businesses in a range of critical areas. Stronghold is the second innovative creation that has been brought to the market by Glazesafe. This product has been developed in order to offer both efficiency and safety while also becoming a vital tool for tradespeople while working from a height. Stronghold has been created from lightweight but durable materials and is seen as the perfect solution for transferring from location to location as well as storing away when the product is not in use. ABC Locksmith has been using Stronghold since 2015, and it has made the company astonishing levels of savings. The product is freestanding and works to have robust mobile anchor points while also providing a barrier system, ensuring the maximum level of safety possible for the professionals and the public while work is being carried out. Scaffolding leads to huge additional costs for a project, therefore a solution of this necessary requirement is a great way for businesses to save money while also gaining the access and safety required. Working in the trade sector, scaffolding used to be the best option in terms of safety, however, Stronghold has been developed on the safety principles of this traditional access method while also improving efficiency, costs and ease of use. Stronghold works by providing two anchor points that allows two engineers to works safely and independently. The product also features points where light tools and equipment can be attached, removing the risk of objects falling. Stronghold is already in use by a number of different companies and conforms to safety standards in place in the UK as well as Europe, Australia, New Zealand and the US.
Makita has revealed that they will be introducing two new 2-piece CXT kits. These new products that have been offered by the leading, world-class brand of professional power tools, accessories and work wear includes the increasingly popular 10.8v tools that are used to deliver a remarkable level of power while taking up as little space as possible. The 10.8v product range developed by the tool manufacturer are the perfect solution for working projects with confined access, such as kitchen and bathroom installation. Makita is known for delivering quality, performance and durability that makes their products ideal for industrial use. The newly released Makita CLX205AJ CXT 2-piece kit includes the 10.8v Brushless HP332D combi drill and the TD111D 10.8v Brushless impact driver. The driver includes the Assist mode which can drive the fixing at a low speed, meaning that the user can get the driver correctly positioned and started before full power which will then be used to install the fixing. The HP332D Brushless combi drill, with a 2-speed drive, which has a 10mm chuck capacity and will drive an 8mm bit that can be used to drill through concrete. The combi drill has 20 different torque settings as well as a drill mode that can be selected with a simple twist of the rotating ring at the front of the drill body. This 2-piece set also features two 2.0Ah Lithium-ion batteries with a charger that is all packaged into a Makpac type 1 hard shell case that has been designed for use on rugged site conditions. The second two-piece CXT kit is a CLX214X1, which consists of the HP331D combi drill and the CL106FD vacuum cleaner with a convenient long extension pipe as well as carpet and sash nozzles. This useful kit is also supplied in a carton with two 1.5Ah Lithium-ion batteries and a DC10WC charger.
Saint-Gobain Weber has released a new coating for building protection. Weberend Protect by the company has been described as the perfect solutions, offering invisible protection for external renders. The product delivers a hydrophobic coating can protect buildings from most types of surface contamination such as water, oil, and graffiti. By protecting against the absorption of surface contamination, Weberend Protect also has the benefit of reducing the risk of algae, moss, lichen and mould. The newly released product is easily applied with a roller, brush or spray. This protective coating keeps the building exterior clean and dry, offering permanent protection against the elements while also allowing the substrate underneath to breathe and making sure that the façade of the building looks its best for as long as possible. Weberend protect protects the building and makes sure that dirt, stains and a range of other atmospheric contaminants that could damage the facade and deteriorate the appearance of the building cannot adhere to the surface. By using this product, or using a protective barrier, the substrate lifespan increases, which can then cut down building maintenance costs. Weberend Protect is a UV resistant, non-flammable and non-toxic product that is an ideal protection solution for buildings that are at risk of high weather exposure where the substrates may often be damp. One example of this type of location is coastal areas. The colourless protection doesn’t stain, so the building will keep its intended appearance and colour after application, and can be put on top of external renders, decorative finishes, masonry and concrete substrates. When working on newbuilds, refurbishment, retrofit projects and historic buildings, Weberend protect is a great hydrophobic protection solution. The product can also be used on the ground and on horizontal surfaces that experience high levels of foot traffic and can prevent the adherence of chewing gum.
VIP Polymers Ltd has been awarded a UK patent for a cast-in rubber gasket corner joint system which has been specifically designed to reduce the risk of tunnel segment cracking taking place whilst being installed. The new compliant and compressible corner that has been awarded a UK patent makes sure that there is a consistent load performance along the entire perimeter of the tunnel segment gasket. This new rubber gasket removes the risk of a buildup of pressure created on one or more of the gasket’s corners during the installation which could then lead to the segment cracking. VIP is a company that is based in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire and is known for being a global leader in the manufacture of rubber seals and gaskets that are used for tunneling and the water industries. It is great news for the well-known company that the innovative design of this new cast-in rubber gasket corner joint has been awarded with a UK patent. VIP Polymers Ltd uses this innovative corner joint across their extensive range of cast-in gaskets. It is though that there is also an international patent pending for the product. Segments cracking during tunneling operations is known to be a significant cause for concern for tunnel designers and tunneling contractors. This challenge has been addressed directly with the development of this new corner joint which has been received favourably by the tunneling industry. The project has already been used on a number of tunneling projects and has so far achieved excellent results. The design by VIP has already been specified for use on a number of future developments. The traditional cast-in TSGs are made with conventional shot-joint corners. During the moulding process, the rubber in these corners fill the compression cavities in the extruded corner of the gasket sections, which then leads to the creation of a solid rubber corner.
National Flooring Equipment, the leading surface preparation specialist has revealed that they will be exhibiting at Batimat, an event that will take place in Paris, France. The Batimat exhibition will be taking place between the 6th and the 10th of November 2017. The surface preparation company will be on stand 5B-W74 and will have on show their cutting-edge surface preparation machines as well as their international distributors in order to help expand the company’s European clientele. The architecture trade show is an international exhibition that will take place in France’s capital city and will offer an opportunity for improve their client base in Europe. Batimat is one of the leading international trade shows for the building and construction industry that will offer National Flooring Equipment an opportunity to improve their relationships with European clients and expand. National Flooring Equipment will be displaying an innovative surface preparation machines that have proved popular in Europe. These machines include the 5700 which is a ride on battery powered floor stripper as well as two walk behind strippers, the 5280 which is a self-propelled floor stripper, and the 6280 Commander which is a hydraulic floor stripper. At the exhibition, the company will also be showcasing one of their latest products, the Helix grinder which has been specifically designed for use on harder to reach areas. This is the first time that National Flooring Equipment will be showcasing at Batimat and the company will be using the trade show as a chance to cement their place in the European market in 2017. The company will also be showcasing their products at another six European trade shows in the coming months, this includes the Word of Concrete trade show in Las Vegas and Intermat, which is also being held in France. National Flooring Equipment will also be exhibiting at the Executive Hire Show in the UK.