Archive for February 8th, 2012

Ladder Safety Gains Another Foothold, LockNClimb Prevents Backwards Slipping of Ladders

Ladder Safety Gains Another Foothold, LockNClimb Prevents Backwards Slipping of Ladders

Retrofit accessories that help stabilize ladders often focus on preventing lateral movement at the base. The new LockNClimb stabilizer gives the ladder two extra bracketed legs between the ladder base and the wall, which prevents the ladder from slipping backwards–a common cause of accidents. The LockNClimb stabilizer is engineer-certified to withstand loads in excess of OSHA requirements and tested according to ANSI A14.2, ANSI 14.5 and ANSI A14.9 standards. It installs in minutes on standard ladders using provided hardware and simple hand tools. LockNClimb is exhibiting at the 2012 International Builders Show at booth 142. Check out the product online at www.locknclimb.com.  

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Controlled Demolition, Turning Big Rocks Into Small Rocks, IBS Wednesday Update

Controlled Demolition, Turning Big Rocks Into Small Rocks, IBS Wednesday Update

Need to render a big rock to rubble in an environmentally friendly way? Instead of ripping through concrete or stone with a jackhammer–or even explosives–Ecobust is an “expansive demolition agent” that breaks up rock and concrete effectively and silently. Here’s how it works: (1) Drill into the concrete or rock. (2) Mix the powdered Read More…

Milwaukee Continues to Expand Its Cordless Tool Offerings, Coreless Motors, Red Lithium Power, and RedLink Plus technology

Milwaukee Continues to Expand Its Cordless Tool Offerings, Coreless Motors, Red Lithium Power, and RedLink Plus technology

MILWAUKEE, WI – Milwaukee Tool continues to revolutionize cordless power tools with the introduction of the new M18 FUEL™ ½” Drill/Driver (2603-20/22) and M18 FUEL™ ½” Hammer Drill/Driver (2604-20/22); tools that integrate three ground-breaking cordless technologies to deliver up to 10X longer life, 25% more power and 50% more run-time for the professional tradesman.

As the clear leader in cordless tool development, Milwaukee has combined their exclusive POWERSTATE™ brushless motor, REDLITHIUM™ battery pack, and REDLINK PLUS™ intelligence to deliver drills that will outperform all other 18V drills on the market, while being over 1” shorter and lighter than leading Read More…

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