ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom - Portable ToolsThomasNet Industrial Newsroom is a service of ThomasNet.comDrive System tightens bolts to their strength limit.- May 30, 2008 Torx Plus&174; Maxx concentrates highest available levels of torque directly to studs, ball studs, and threaded fasteners. Studs feature drive lobes that extend into threaded portion of fastener point, and full engagement between drive socket and assembly tool spreads surface contact. Established fastening angle enables stems to achieve up to 95% of blind hole torque before failure. Tool can also hold threaded parts, studs, and ball studs stationery while nut is torqued to proper setting. This..http://news.thomasnet.com/fullstory/545074 Hand Tools include integrated voltage sensor.- May 30, 2008 Featuring ergonomic, cushioned handles, line of Circuit Alert(TM) Tools includes screwdrivers, wire strippers, pliers, flashlights, and utility knives, all with built-in removable voltage detector that produces audio and visual alert when it detects live circuit. Tools are made of forged steel for light weight, and many are multifunctional for completing variety of tasks. This story is related to the following:Portable ToolsElectrical Equipment and Systems Sponsored by: Globtek Inc. - Your...http://news.thomasnet.com/fullstory/545056 Flashlight provides up to 96 hr of continuous illumination.- May 29, 2008 Operating on 3 replaceable AAA-cell-type alkaline batteries, Micro High-Power LED Flashlight has 1 W, 80-lumen LED chip that emits over 4,300 end ftc of bright Cool White (8,000 K) light. Measuring 4.5 in. long and over 1 in. wide, it weighs 3.5 oz without batteries and 4.8 oz with 3 AAA batteries. Product features push-button switch in back of unit to operate LED light, and Focusable Lens with narrow- and wide-beam lens design that allows continuous varying of light beam width. This story is...http://news.thomasnet.com/fullstory/817264 Pneumatic Staplers suit construction sheathingroofing tasks.- May 23, 2008 Model N5010A stapler fires &189; in. standard-crown 16 ga staples &190;-2 in. in lenghth. Using 1516 in. wide-crown 16 ga staples from 58-2 in. long, N5021A also features dial for adjusting drive depth. Both devices weigh less than 5 lb and include nose with tool-less release for extraction; top-load, stainless steel plated plastic magazine with open design for monitoring staple quantity; and elastomer grip. Cylinder valve firing mechanism drives up to 13 staplessec. This story is related to...http://news.thomasnet.com/fullstory/544751 Pneumatic Screwdrivers employ positive clutch design.- May 22, 2008 Available with torque ranges from 22-115 lbf-in, Torq2(TM) HPS Series pistol grip drivers are suited for soft draw applications such as wood screws, self-tapping screws, or trim screws. Operator controls torque of positive clutch tool by varying pressure applied to driver, and ergonomic design lends to operator comfort and gripping power. While sculpted thermoplastic elastomer housings promote balanced, non-fatigue performance, quick change collet facilitates bit changing. This story is related.http://news.thomasnet.com/fullstory/544746 Screwdrivers feature hard steel blade.- May 20, 2008 Comprising of 7 screwdrivers and 5- or 7-piece set (Cat. Nos. JSDS01 and JSDS02), Journeyman(TM) line of screwdrivers have hard steel blade machined with precision ground tip for exact fit into fastener. They feature tri-lobe handle for generating maximum amount of turning power. Tools come in various tip styles including 316 in. cabinet (Cat. Nos. JSD4C06 and JSD6C06), &188; and 516 in. keystone (Cat. Nos. JSD4K08 and JSD6K09), and Nos. 1-3 Phillips (Cat. Nos. JSD4PH1, JSD4PH2, and...http://news.thomasnet.com/fullstory/817018 Pneumatic Rivetting Tool combines ergonomics and power.- May 19, 2008 Delivering 4,148 lb pulling power with force-to-weight ratio of 990 lbflb, POP&174; ProSet&174; 3400 Rivet Tool can set all 4-, 5-, 6-, and 8-size rivets, including high-strength and SS. Features include quick-disconnect nose housing and jaw case, as well as quick-disconnect MCS cup that safely captures spent mandrels for disposal. Weighing 4.41 lb, tool can set 18-&188; in. dia rivets, has stroke of 1.02 in., and consumes 2.83 ft&179; of air per rivet set. This story is related to the...http://news.thomasnet.com/fullstory/544551 |