New Ratcheting Knife, TubiX® S and StepCut® XL also included in launch Several exciting new items have just been released to the North American market from professional pliers manufacturer KNIPEX Tools. Most notably is the KNIPEXTEND System, which offers a more comfortable grip and customization opportunities. The new tri-color comfort grip handle is comprised of Read more
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New Ratcheting Knife, TubiX® S and StepCut® XL also included in launch
Several exciting new items have just been released to the North American market from professional pliers manufacturer KNIPEX Tools.
Most notably is the KNIPEXTEND System, which offers a more comfortable grip and customization opportunities. The new tri-color comfort grip handle is comprised of three materials: a textured surface for greater grip & enhanced control (gray), a soft component for added comfort (blue), and a high strength material for maximum durability (red). At the base of the handle are two slots which enable users to customize their tool with ColorCoded Clips or a TetheredTool Clip. Ten ColorCoded Clips are available (sold individually or in two available sets) for quick identification of tools in your bag and ownership on jobsites while the TetheredTool Clip easily connects your tool to the KNIPEX Tethered Tool System, providing effective protection against accidents caused by falling tools.
Select pliers with the KNIPEXTEND System are available now with more being transitioned as demand and distributor inventory levels warrant.
“At KNIPEX, we take great pride in offering an extensive range of high-quality pliers and we’re excited to be in the process of transitioning away from our dual component handle to the new, innovative comfort handle design.” said KNIPEX Tools North America President, Todd Shumate. He continued, “The transition is a gradual one, but our distributors have started receiving the first wave of KNIPEXTEND tools and are ready to put them in the hands of eager customers”.
Three additional tools have been released in recent months. The popular StepCut® Cable Shears is now available in a larger size at 9″ in length and in three handle styles (including the KNIPEXTEND). Rounding out the TubiX Pipe Cutter family is the TubiX® S, a compact pipe cutter at 3″ perfect for cutting copper and steel pipes in confined spaces. Finally, a 5 3/4″ Ratcheting Knife for stripping large diameter cable sheaths with considerably less effort.
More information about the latest innovations can be found on the KNIPEX Tools North America website and YouTube channel.
Sellars Absorbent Materials, a Milwaukee-based manufacturer of wipes, absorbents and towel and tissue products, is extending its TOOLBOX® WaterWeave line with the addition of its multipurpose T500 wiper. The light-duty T500 is a solvent resistant and contaminant-free wiper that combines strength, durability and absorbency and can be used for a variety of applications. The versatile Read more
Sellars Absorbent Materials, a Milwaukee-based manufacturer of wipes, absorbents and towel and tissue products, is extending its TOOLBOX® WaterWeave line with the addition of its multipurpose T500 wiper. The light-duty T500 is a solvent resistant and contaminant-free wiper that combines strength, durability and absorbency and can be used for a variety of applications.
The versatile T500 can clean equipment and handle maintenance and repair jobs. The hydro-entangled substrate retains its strength, even when wet, so it can also be used on rough surfaces when wet or dry.
In addition, the WaterWeave T500 is a low linting and latex-free product that can soak up oil and solvents and clean dirt and grime from surfaces without leaving particles behind. Since the wipers are contaminant-free, they are a safer alternative to laundered rental shop towels and cloth rags, which studies show contain residual oils, chemicals and metal shavings.
The white WaterWeave T500 wiper is available in an interfold pop-up box. The WaterWeave line now includes the T500, T600, T700 and T800 that provide light, medium and heavy-duty wipers.
For more information on the TOOLBOX T500 WaterWeave wipers from Sellars, visit sellars.com.
Photo Caption: Sellars is extending its TOOLBOX® WaterWeave line with the addition of the light-duty T500 wiper.
Easily and quickly cut tubing – even in confined spaces – with the AutoCut® family of copper and plastic tubing cutters from General Pipe Cleaners. Offering true “one-hand” operation with no knobs to turn, AutoCut tools for copper tubing are more compact and convenient than using conventional copper tubing cutters. And, AutoCutPL® plastic tubing cutters offer a Read more
Easily and quickly cut tubing – even in confined spaces – with the AutoCut® family of copper and plastic tubing cutters from General Pipe Cleaners.
Offering true “one-hand” operation with no knobs to turn, AutoCut tools for copper tubing are more compact and convenient than using conventional copper tubing cutters. And, AutoCutPL® plastic tubing cutters offer a similarly fast, easy way to cut PEX and CPVC-CTS plastic tubing.
Just close the gate over the tube and, while squeezing the gate closed, rotate AutoCut in the direction of the arrows. The hardened steel cutting wheel automatically tightens as you twist, quickly producing clean, uncrushed, square cuts in as little as one rotation.
Great for use in tight workspaces, AutoCut solutions let you cut tubing with less than one inch of clearance. Both AutoCut and AutoCutPL come in three sizes – 1/2”, 3/4”, and 1”. They fit in the palm of your hand. Carry one of each in your toolbox!
Get hundreds of cuts with accuracy and ease. The handy blade guard protects your fingers – and easily replaceable AutoCut blades – from workplace and toolbox damage.
For more information, contact the Drain Brains® at General at 800-245-6200, or visit https://drainbrain.com/autocut
Focused on increasing productivity, cut quality and capacity, Milwaukee introduces the new M12™ Brushless 1-¼”-2” Copper Tubing Cutter. Delivering the fastest, clean cuts, the M12™ Copper Tubing Cutter provides high performance without sacrificing quality and automatically adjusts diameter to cut Type K, L, and M copper pipes from 1-3/8 ” to 2-1/8” (OD). Eliminating the Read more
Focused on increasing productivity, cut quality and capacity, Milwaukee introduces the new M12™ Brushless 1-¼”-2” Copper Tubing Cutter. Delivering the fastest, clean cuts, the M12™ Copper Tubing Cutter provides high performance without sacrificing quality and automatically adjusts diameter to cut Type K, L, and M copper pipes from 1-3/8 ” to 2-1/8” (OD).
Eliminating the need for manual cutting and reducing user fatigue, the M12™ Brushless Copper Tubing Cutter delivers over 100 cuts on a singular charge from a Milwaukee XC 4.0 battery. Featuring a rotating head, the copper tubing cutter allows for faster cut speeds and superior access with as little as 1.7” clearance. The inline design allows for better balance and control for one-handed operation.
Producing quality, square cuts, the M12™ Brushless Copper Tubing Cutter benefits productivity by reducing the amount to deburr. Paired with a patented cutting mechanism, the copper tubing cutter is the first battery powered tool with the capacity to cut up to 2” copper pipes. The built-in LED light and view window illuminate the line of cut for better visibility when working in confined spaces.
The new M12™ Brushless Copper Tubing Cutter joins the M12™ Cordless System, the largest sub-compact system on the market, focused on delivering industry-leading durability and the ability to complete applications in the tightest spaces. Currently, the M12™ System is made up of more than 150 solutions.
Specifications
M12™ Brushless 1-1/4″ – 2″ Copper Tubing Cutter (2479-20)- $399
- Pipe Capacity: 1-¼”- 2”
- Pipe Types: K, L, and M Copper
- Blade Material: Steel
- Maximum Cutting Diameter: 2”
- Maximum RPM: 325
- Minimum Cutting Diameter: 1.25”
- 5 Year Tool Warranty
Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (NASDAQ: FELE) announced that its Little Giant brand is expanding its condensate pump product line with the addition of the EC-1U-DV Undermount Mini-Split. The new pump controls HVAC condensate on ductless air conditioning units while keeping pumping equipment tucked safely out of view. It joins Little Giant’s extensive line of industry-leading condensate pumps Read more
Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (NASDAQ: FELE) announced that its Little Giant brand is expanding its condensate pump product line with the addition of the EC-1U-DV Undermount Mini-Split. The new pump controls HVAC condensate on ductless air conditioning units while keeping pumping equipment tucked safely out of view. It joins Little Giant’s extensive line of industry-leading condensate pumps.
The EC-1U-DV brings the performance of the EC-1-DV Series to a slim undermount unit that installs easily and neatly underneath equipment. This design features a sleek profile while delivering the critical condensate removal performance customers have come to expect from Little Giant.
The unit provides automatic condensate removal on any ductless mini-split air conditioner evaporative coil when gravity-feed drainage is not possible or practical. Because these types of air conditioning units are often placed in high-use spaces, the pump also offers quiet operation. It includes key specs and features that enhance the unit’s performance:
- Dual voltage 110 – 240 V 50/60 Hz
- 2.5 gph @ 1 ft (9.5 lph) flow
- Hinged reservoir platform for easy maintenance
- Multi-size hose drain adapter fits all popular drain hose connectors
To learn more about this product, visit LittleGiant.com or contact a Little Giant representative.