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Industrial grinder brings operator safety

4th April 2014 Diversified engineering company Atlas Copco launched a new grinder at the end of last year, which incorporates numerous safety features, including an overspeed protection device and dual-acting security mechanism. →

New pneumatic grinder to be introduced

By: Donna Slater 4th April 2014 Industrial machinery supplier Dowson and Dobson Industrial (D&D) plans to launch the new Mighty Seven QB-185 pneumatic vertical grinder towards the end of next month. →

AIR GRINDING The QB-185 grinder is used in heavy-fettling applications

Tool range extended for SA market

4th April 2014 Power tool manufacturer Makita Industrial Power Tools expanded its product range in 2013 with cordless, lithium-ion-powered tools and a corded grinder to better serve the South African power-tool market. →

SHEDDING LIGHT The flashlight produces 160 lumens and lasts 50 000 hours

Faster, tighter banding tool

By: Donna Slater 4th April 2014 The installation of band clamps can be performed faster and tighter than before using the newly released Ultra-Lok UL4000-C tool. →

IMPROVING EFFICIENCY The clamp is three to five times stronger than conventional band and buckle systems

Johannesburg exhibition to showcase power tools

4th April 2014 Buyers of handheld and power tools will have direct, face-to-face access to a large number of Greater China suppliers during the yearly Hardware and Building Materials exhibition of China Sourcing Fair, where the latest products and innovations in this tool sector will be showcased. →

MADE IN CHINA The latest products and innovations will be showcased

New grinder improves concrete edge grinding

By: Donna Slater 4th April 2014 A new range of power tools, manufactured by technology supplier Robert Bosch Power Tools, will improve working conditions and increase efficiency with an incorporated dust-extraction system. →

DUSTLESS GRINDING The vacuum and grinder combination is part of the Click & Clean System from Bosch

Torque multipliers offer lightness, resilience

By: Donna Slater 4th April 2014 An increased focus on safety and a better understanding of the importance of applying correct torque forces by companies, has led to an increased demand in the market for torque multipliers, says hand tool manufacturer Gedore Tools South Africa (SA). →

MAXIMUM TORQUE Manually operated torque multipliers can increase torque in the range of 250 Nm to 54 000 Nm

Rutherford Makita

4th April 2014 Wholly owned subsidiary of Hudaco Trading and industrial power tools distributor Rutherford was established in South Africa in 1912. In its early years, the company mainly sold general engineering requisites in the shape of packings, brassware, belting but, in latter years, it became well... →

Engineering solutions provider expands offering

By: Gia Costella 5th April 2013 Engineering solutions provider Bearing Man Group (BMG) has expanded its range of tools by introducing industrial tools and equipment manufacturer Atlas Copco’s turbo grinders this month, which are designed for grinding, cutting and sanding, even in confined spaces. →

Pneumatic air tools to be showcased at trade fair for first time

By: Gia Costella 5th April 2013 Industrial products supplier Dowson & Dobson will showcase its range of Mighty Seven (M7) pneumatic air tools at this year’s Automechanika trade fair, which will target trade visitors from sub-Saharan Africa and will take place from May 8 to 11 at the Nasrec Expo Centre, in Johannesburg. →

German wall saw imported for African market first supplied to Botswana

By: Gia Costella 5th April 2013 Manufacturer and supplier of diamond tools and equipment Diamond Products introduced the DP 75 H wall saw to the African market this year and hopes to establish the saw and its technology as an accepted product on the South African market. →

Technology provider focuses on user safety, driven by demand

By: Gia Costella 5th April 2013 To meet the rising demand for operator safety on site, as specified by major construction companies, added safety features have been included in the design of the new GBH 8-45 DV professional rotary hammer, which was launched in January by technology and services provider Bosch Power Tools South... →

New taps tackle tough materials

5th April 2013 International solid-carbide and steel rotary cutting tools manufacturer Dormer Tools last month launched a new range of multi application taps which are designed to support a high level of performance in a range of hard-to-machine materials. →

Local company experiences continued growth

By: Yolandi Booyens 6th April 2012 Outdoor power equipment supplier Briggs & Stratton reports that it has experienced healthy year-on-year turnover growth on product sales →

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