Atlas Copco is continuing to evolve its Smart Connected Assembly. The Tensor IxB family is the company’s latest collection of handheld, cordless tools that share an integrated controller platform. With the Tensor IxB platform, users get a tool family that’s lighter, faster, and smaller — while offering the same performance of cabled tools. The tools…
Milwaukee Tool offers industry’s fastest cordless blind-rivet tool
Milwaukee Tool continues to eliminate the need for pneumatics by delivering high-quality cordless performance. The company recently introduced the M18 FUEL, 1/4-inch Blind Rivet Tool with ONE-KEY — currently, the industry’s fastest cordless rivet tool. Plus, ONE-KEY provides the ability to track, manage, and secure the rivet tool. Engineered with Milwaukee’s advanced M18 FUEL technology,…
Channellock unveils new line of SpeedGrip pliers and forged wire stripper
American tool company, Channellock, Inc., recently launched four new products to make contractor jobs a lot easier, including three new SpeedGrip Pliers and a new CHANNELLOCK 968 Forged Wire Stripper. Created with pros in mind, these pliers are designed for superior quality, greater ease-of-use, and they’re proudly 100% “Made in the USA” with pride by Channellock’s…
Tillman launches cut-resistant, high-visibility TrueFit gloves
Tillman announced another highly critical product in its arsenal of PPE protection: the 1477 Mechanics-style, TrueFit gloves. Tillman’s 1477s are a TrueFit design, meaning they’re slightly undersized to deliver the ideal, “true fit.” The new gloves offer comfort and protection, while allowing freedom in handling and performance. “Sometimes, it’s about what doesn’t happen because you’re…
Heller expands its range of torsion and impact bits
Heller already offers its Torsion & Impact Bits in a useful 32-piece set. However, the company is always working on advances and more options. One example is the Microbox — a new set that offers users several advantages, including the ability to buy individual bits in sets of three or five. The Microbox ensures these bits…
GEARWRENCH launches new bolt nut extractors & drivers
Professional tool users are turning to impact wrenches more frequently to get jobs done faster. But nothing creates a speed bump in this process quite like a rusted, rounded, or frozen fastener. Without the right extraction tools, even savvy pros struggle to remove stubborn fasteners easily, and often have to completely replace the fastener. “All…
New Multi-Bit Driver series simplifies tool handling
Carry less. Do more. That’s what’s ideal for professionals in the trades tasked with getting a lot of work done in little time. Time is easily wasted tracking down the right-sized screwdriver or having to go back-and-forth between tools just slows pros down. Now, Crescent Tools‘ three new Multi-Bit Drivers are making it easier to…
New MultiVolt System of cordless power tools offers more versatility
Metabo HPT has expanded its MultiVolt System to provide versatility and more choices for users. Metabo HPT, the new brand name for Koki Holdings America (formerly part of the Hitachi group), offers an extensive line of professional-grade power tools and accessories. Its latest system unites the 18 and 36V tools with the long-lasting MultiVolt battery…
Kennametal offers one-step aerospace fastener drilling & countersinking tool
Kennametal has introduced the HiPACS drilling and countersinking system for aerospace fastener holes. Designed to drill and chamfer holes in one operation, the high-precision tool meets the aerospace industry’s stringent accuracy requirements, while delivering increased tool life in machining composite, titanium, and aluminum aircraft skins. “Most fastener hole tools used today are complex made-to-order tools…
DEWALT debuts Subcompact Series impact wrenches for work in limited spaces
Industrial tool company, DEWALT, recently added to its line of XTREME Subcompact Series with two new 12V MAX impact wrenches in 1/2-inch (DCF901) and 3/8-inch. (DCF903) sizes. At 5.2 inches in length and weighing just two pounds, these compact impact wrenches enable access for those jobs in tight areas or with limited space. Both of…