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12 Days of Construction Gifts, Tools & Toys 2017
With the holiday season in full swing, we’re here to help with a list of 12 great gifts for the construction/trades professionals and equipment-loving kids in your life. Over the next couple of weeks we’ll be revealing one item from the list each weekday. There’s a little bit of everything here including clothing, tools, tech […]
December 7, 2017
1st Day of Construction Gifts: Cat’s take on the Yeti cooler
Cat’s alternative to the popular Yeti cooler is cheaper and prominently features the iconic Cat logo and yellow color scheme. Produced though a licensing deal with Taiga Coolers and made in the USA, Cat’s 27-quart cooler is designed to withstand the abuse of the jobsite while keeping its contents cool for long periods of time. Cat […]
December 7, 2017
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Foley Equipment holds grand opening in $19M HQ in Wichita
Foley Equipment of Wichita, Kansas, recently moved into a new $19 million, 146,000-square-foot headquarters. The family-owned company celebrated with a grand opening on November 17. The Caterpillar construction equipment dealer has grown from a single store in 1940 to operations spanning 144 counties throughout Kansas and western Missouri. Foley broke ground on the facility’s […]
November 29, 2017
Construction Equipment
Chicago Pneumatic speeds removal with CP3330, CP3340 grinders
Chicago Pneumatic’s new CP3330 and CP3340 vertical grinders can remove material twice as fast as similar tools on the market, the company says. The CP3330 comes with a 3.7-horsepower motor, while the CP3340’s motor packs 4.5 horsepower. The company also added safety features, including automatic shut-off to prevent the abrasive from over-speeding and causing accidents; […]
November 1, 2017
Construction Equipment
Vanair intros lightweight, quieter, more powerful air compressors
Vanair recently unveiled a variety of new products including lightweight hydraulically driven and rotary-screw air compressors. RS45, RS85 air compressors The company touts its new Reliant RS45 as 55 percent lighter than its predecessor and having the highest cubic-feet-per-minute rating in its class. It also says it cut the weight of its Reliant RS85 […]
October 31, 2017
Safety
Honeywell unveils Uvex Avatar, new adjustable safety glasses offering a custom fit
Safety glasses are typically one-size fits all. And if they don’t fit you, too bad. The new Uvex Avatar safety glasses from Honeywell solve this problem with eight points of adjustability. The sport-styled glasses have soft temple tip pads for better comfort underneath hard hats. You can also adjust the angle of the glasses 15 […]
October 23, 2017
Construction Equipment
Hilti unveils high-efficiency TE 30-A36, TE 6-A36 cordless drills
Hilti has unveiled two new 36-volt cordless hammers. The TE 30-A36 combihammer and TE 6-A36 cordless rotary hammer feature intelligent power management systems and brushless motors for efficiency and long life. Using an electro-pneumatic hammering mechanism, the TE 30-A36 was designed from the ground up for speed in chipping and drilling concrete. The juice comes […]
October 16, 2017
Technology
Hilti’s new DX 5, TE 60 smart tools connect to your phone for tracking use, service and more
Hilti has introduced three power tools equipped with Bluetooth and Near Field Communication (NFC) sensors, allowing users to quickly identify and find resources for each respective tool on smartphones and tablets. The new DX 5 powder-actuated tool and the TE 60-AVR and TE 60-ATC/AVR combihammers all feature Hilti Connect Easy ID. The tools use the […]
September 28, 2017
Safety
3M offers online toolkit on upcoming silica regulations
With new federal rules on reducing crystalline silica dust on construction sites just one day away, 3M has launched a web page to help safety managers prepare their jobsites. The page offers tips on how to get ready for the regulations, including an infographic displaying the types of respiratory protection needed for each level of […]
September 22, 2017
Safety
If you’ve got a 5-gallon bucket, you’ve got dust control on Hilti DSH saws
Hilti’s new DSH-P water pump is designed to provide dust control for handheld saws on worksites devoid of a pressurized water source. The new product comes just days before federal crystalline silica dust-reduction rules are scheduled to take effect in the construction industry. The pump comes with a 10-foot hose to place in a water […]
September 21, 2017
Safety
The three-part process of defending against jobsite heat illnesses
Sally Smart, technical safety specialist at W.W. Grainger, says products to help cool the body, which we featured in a giant roundup recently, are part of a three-part process for being safe when working in excessive heat. “When we think about heat stress, it’s easy to think it’s all just ‘dew rags’ and Gatorade, but […]
August 21, 2017
Construction Equipment
Esco Pro Series Trolley Jacks a smart choice for busy shops
Esco’s new Pro Series Trolley Jacks feature a number of safety and functionality features that distinguish them from the bargain models you might find at auto parts stores. Available in 2- and 3-ton lifting capacities the jacks have a “double pump” foot-pedal lifting system that elevates the jack much quicker than hand crank models. The […]
August 18, 2017
Technology
Milwaukee Tick sticks to tools, equipment for quick locating via phone app
Milwaukee Tool’s TICK uses Bluetooth technology and a phone app to help you locate tools and equipment should they ever become lost or stolen. The plastic TICK can be placed on the tool or equipment out of sight by glue, screw, rivet or strap. The tools and equipment can then be tracked through the ONE-KEY […]
July 28, 2017
Gear
Beat the heat in the shop with atomizing Wilton Cold Front 3037 cooling fan
The heat index throughout much of the country right now is well over 100 degrees, and even if they’re under a roof, the temperatures will slow down workers and can put them at risk of heat exhaustion or stroke. You know the drill about hydration and loose clothing, but one of the best investments you […]
July 24, 2017
Construction Equipment
Milwaukee Tool launches full line of silica dust-extraction devices
Milwaukee Tool now offers a full lineup of dust-extraction attachments for rotary hammers, grinders and other tools that will comply with proposed federal silica dust rules scheduled to take effect in September. Anchoring the devices is the company’s 8-Gallon Dust Extractor, which features automatic filter cleaning. The extractor also includes a 99.97-percent efficient HEPA filter […]
July 11, 2017
Gear
Casella’s new Apex2 dust pumps constantly monitor silica exposure
In preparation for upcoming federal rules to reduce worksite silica dust, Casella has introduced its latest dust-sampling pumps to monitor worker exposure to the harmful airborne substance. The pumps come in three models: Apex2, Apex2 Plus and Apex2 Pro. They are designed to monitor the amount of dust exposure facing individual workers on the job. […]
June 29, 2017
Construction Equipment
With loose fit, built-in kneepads HH Workwear’s Chelsea pants will make your workday better
While blue jeans seem to be the favorite of contractors everywhere, there are better alternatives. Take the Chelsea Work Pant and the Chelsea Construction Pant from Helly Hansen (HH Workwear) which I’ve been evaluating for a couple of months now. The two types of pants are the same, except the Construction Pants have built in […]
June 21, 2017
Gear
Ryobi cooler doubles as a portable air conditioner
The latest brand to jump in on the cooler craze is tool maker Ryobi with a 50-quart model that will not only keep your drinks cold, but cool you off in the process. While it’s not a full stop AC unit, the Ryobi Air Conditioned Cooler acts as a sort of swamp cooler, using an […]
June 9, 2017
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