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Market Report: Power Tools Latest products Bosch targets dust and vibration Bosch’s power tool line-up includes drills and breakers designed for low vibration without compromising performance. The updated GBH 4-32DFR Professional is rated at 8m/s2 when drilling and at 7m/s2 for breaking, measured according to the EN 60745 standard. It has an integral vibration control mechanism and floating rear handles, features that are also incorporated on the GSH 16-28 Professional breaker, rated at 10m/s2. Addressing the issue of workplace dust, the recently launched GBH 2-23REA Professional SDS hammer drill has a removable micro-filter system, together with a transparent dust collection chute at the point of drilling. A clear panel on the dust box makes is easy to see when it is full, and the machine weighs only 3.5kg. T
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0107 The 110V electric K3000 Cut-n-Break from Husqvarna, scheduled for launch this month, incorporates a low-consumption water system to suppress dust without causing excessive slurry. The twin-bladed machine enables cutting in stages through walls up to 400mm thick. Each cut can be up to 65mm deep, forming a core that is removed using the breaking tool supplied. The user continues the operation until the required depth is reached. The machine can be used to create window openings and for cutting close to walls and floors, facilitated by the ability to move the front splashguard sideways. The flexible upper blade guard has rollers at the tip to prevent snagging when working with brick, and this also helps to guide the cover smoothly over joints. T
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1394 Alfra drill for confined spaces The
Rotabest
V32
from
Alfra
(UK)
is
a
compact,
horizontal
metal
core
drilling
machine
designed
for
use
in
confined
spaces.
Its
height
of
227mm
can
be
reduced
still
further
by
removing
the
handle.
The gear unit is designed to ensure adequate lubrication when working at any angle, to avoid dry running, and power is provided by a 900watt motor. The machine can be used for tasks such as drilling between girder flanges, bridge construction and in tunnel building. T
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8800 Square deal from LFA Drill
chuck
suppler
LFA
(UK)
has
launched
the
portable
SHM
square
hole
morticer
attachment.
The
drive
end
attaches
to
an
SDS
power
tool,
which
is
then
used
on
full
hammer
action
to
drive
an
integral
auger
and
produce
square
holes
in
timber,
including
hard
wood
such
as
teak
and
oak.
T
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533115 ITW’s fast Spitfire The Spitfire P370 cartridge tool, offered under ITW Construction Products’ Spit brand, can fix steel channel, cladding, timber sole plates and metal lathing, and can be used by tradesmen such as dry lining installers, electricians and carpenters when fixing into steel or concrete substrates. It is capable of firing one nail every two seconds. The tool’s magazine allows automatic firing of up to ten 15-60mm nails and it has four adjustable positions, giving flexibility when working in confined or awkward to reach areas. The product, which is designed for quick disassembly to simplify on-site cleaning, has a metal disc system that is unaffected by higher temperatures. For users fixing sole plates to concrete where a long pin is required, a new adapter is available, enabling the P370 to fire nails up to 90mm long without the need for pre-hammering. T
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9260 Expanded Toolpak selection Toolpak offers a comprehensive selection of power tool accessories, consumables and personal protective equipment. Its latest catalogue includes several new ranges, including DCX cores drills, which are offered alongside the existing DBX diamond range. The turbo DCX cores are designed to give fast performance on most common masonry materials. The company also supplies high-performance masonry drills for both SDS Plus and SDS Max tools. The new range of SDS Plus Quadro hammer drill bits are designed for use with the hardest of materials, including reinforced concrete. Toolpak says its multi-material masonry drills have a diamond ground tungsten carbide tip to enable them to drill through many materials, including wood and metal. They are designed for fast performance, which can extend battery life on cordless tools. Ranges of hammer steels and sanding sheets are also offered, and the company recently introduced new CX annular cutters. T
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291771 Max performance from Young Black Young Black has increased the power of its Max cordless framing nailer by 13% without adding to the tool’s weight, owing to improvements in the combustion chamber design. The GS690EX Superframer can be used for driving screw shank nails into most soft wood timbers for tasks such as fixing frames, sheathing, sub-floors, decking, roofs and fencing. The tool is available in full or round head nail versions and uses standard Max nails. Weighing 3.5kg, it is designed to operate at any angle, facilitating work overhead or in awkward locations. T
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838400 Comprehensive Tornado line-up Tornado Construction Products says that its new catalogue is its most comprehensive to date. Laid out in a format designed to enable relevant information to be located quickly, it covers a wide range of tools and consumables including gas powered products and accessories, cartridge tools and construction fastenings. Featured prominently is the company’s Tornado T-Fix range of polyester, vinylester and epoxy resins as well as the EXP 88 cartridge tool for fixing into concrete and steel, and which can be used with a variety of shot-fixed nails. T
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