Hitachi C7BD2 15-Amp 7-1/4-Inch Circular Saw with Brake

This new circular saw combines Hitachi’s rock-solid construction with a lightweight and ergonomic design. The saw has a powerful and smooth-running 15 amp motor with an electric brake. The motor uses a replaceable carbon brush for long life and easy maintenance. The saw’s aluminum-alloy base bevels from 0 to 55 degrees, with positive stops at 0 and 45 degrees. Depth of cut and bevel adjustments are both tool-free operations. The handle... 

ETO ERP Encompix Selected by Machine Tool Company

David Simonian, CFO, explained some of the problems Simmons experienced running an old, non-integrated Dbase system. “Each department had its own mini-system. The same data was entered multiple times—engineering, purchasing, job costing, and accounting. It was very difficult to extract any meaningful information to run the business,” he said. Simmons had known about Encompix for several years. “We looked at Encompix many years ago, but were... 

Steel City … here we come

Scott Box wouldn’t mind if Murfreesboro acquired the nickname Steel City. That would mean the power tool and machinery manufacturing company he helped form and headquartered in Murfreesboro less than two years ago had made its mark in the competitive tool market. Steel City Tool Works, founded in 2005, is a privately held company with an investment group led by Box and Mark Strahler, both long-time executives in the machinery industry, who grew... 

DEWALT D55140 Heavy-Duty 1 Gallon 135 PSI Max Trim Compressor

Ideal for finish carpenters and woodworkers, the D55140 can be used for custom installation of shelves or other furniture, cabinet trim installation and for pressure-testing new plumbing lines. Performance -The D55140 produces .75 SCFM at 90 PSI, 135 PSI (Max), delivering high surge performance with quick recovery, and at 69 dBA, provides end users with a quieter operation, compared to existing compressors in the marketplace. The compressor was designed... 

Bostitch CPACK3 Finish Nailer, Brad Nailer, Finish Stapler and Compressor Combo Kit

Bostitch Finish Nailer, Brad Nailer, Finish Stapler and Compressor Combo Kit Includes: SB-1664FN 16-gauge 2-1/2-inch finish nailer SB-100SX 18-gauge 1-inch finish stapler SB-125BN 18-gauge 1-1/4-inch brad nailer CAP60P-OF 2 HP (Peak) oil-free air compressor 1/4-inch x 40’ heavy-duty airline with MPT fittings 1,000 2-inch 16-gauge finish nails 1,000 1-1/4-inch 18-gauge brads 1,000 1-inch staples Tool lubricant Contractor’s canvas tool bag ... 

ETO ERP Encompix Selected by Machine Tool Company

David Simonian, CFO, explained some of the problems Simmons experienced running an old, non-integrated Dbase system. “Each department had its own mini-system. The same data was entered multiple times—engineering, purchasing, job costing, and accounting. It was very difficult to extract any meaningful information to run the business,” he said. Simmons had known about Encompix for several years. “We looked at Encompix many years ago, but were... 

FCI announces new Burndy tap connector line

FCI has expanded its Insulated Multiple Tap Connector, UNITAP line. The black Burndy UNITAP is a black, UV-rated PVC covered aluminum connector. Available in single-sided, double-sided, splice and mountable versions, the black UNITAP is suitable for the contractor, maintenance, and repair markets. The black Burndy UNITAP line is covered in black Plasitol, eliminating the need for taping during installation, providing chemical resistance and protection... 

Abrasive Wheel removes light welds, burrs, rust, and paint.

A new, all-purpose flexible mesh depressed center Type 27 abrasive wheel for removing light welds, burrs, rust, and paint is being introduced by Rex-Cut Products, Inc. of Fall River, Massachusetts. The Sigma Screen(TM) depressed center Type 27 wheel features a blend of zirconia-ceramic abrasive grains bonded to a flexible mesh for grinding, blending, and finishing applications. Much more flexible than resin-fiber discs, these mesh wheels are cool-running,... 

Hammer Mill reduces friable and fibrous materials.

A new Hammer Mill Model 141 from Munson Machinery reduces friable and fibrous materials into uniform particle sizes ranging from 20 to 300 mesh. Centrifugal force causes pivoting hammers to stand at 90° to the rotating shaft, throwing material against breaker plate ridges in the feed section, and then against perforated bed screens through which sized material exits. The shaft, integral hammer discs, disc pins and hammers are driven by a 75 hp (56... 

HS-100 duct smoke detector

Air Products and Controls introduced new HS-100 duct smoke detector specifically designed to protect applications where air-sampling style duct detectors can’t be used. The detector unit mounts in air shafts, plenum spaces and other low air velocity areas, and offers the greatest range of voltage input options and is available off-the-shelf in both ionization, HS-100-N, or photoelectric models, HS-100-P. The HS-100 Series duct smoke detector...