Manufacturers of tools continue to innovate, offering products with more power, battery life, versatility, and efficiency. Tool and equipment options are also being equipped with WiFi connectivity and the ability to fix simple pain points.
SENCO
SENCO Industrial Tools’ JN91H1 and JN91H2 pneumatic metal connector nailers deliver 5% more power than competing nailers, according to the company. The nailers can be used for fastening pre-punched metal structural connectors like joist hangers, seismic/hurricane straps, and rafter tiles. SENCO says the increased power boosts consistency when driving nails into dense engineered lumber, such as LVL and OSB. Both tools shoot 1½-inch nails up to .148 inch in diameter. The JN91H1’s magazine holds a single rack of paper tape-collated nails, while the JN91H2 has a magazine that can accommodate two racks of nails. senco.com
Nebo
The SLIM+ 1200 from NEBO is a thin, powerful, rechargeable 1,200-lumen pocket light with a red laser pointer and a power bank to charge USB-powered devices. The tool is waterproof and equipped with Smart Power Control as well as a magnetic pocket clip and a powerful magnetic base for convenient hands-free lighting. The light has seven modes ranging between 8 and 1,200 lumens with sightlines between 4 and 52 meters. nebo.acgbrands.com
Ergodyne
Ergodyne expanded its ProFlex Coated Glove Series with nine cut- and abrasion-resistant models. The new models feature economical polyurethane dips and ultralight A7 tungsten. Ergodyne’s dual-layered All Surface Extreme (ASX) dip outperforms other dips on wet and dry surfaces, with a 20% higher abrasion resistance than sandy nitrile, according to the manufacturer. Ergodyne says the gloves solve basic complaints such as breathability, bulk, and grip to help workers avoid injuries. ergodyne.com
Metabo HPT
Metabo HPT’s 36V MultiVolt Cordless 1⅛-inch SDS Plus Rotary Hammer can drill up to 120 holes per charge. The tool accepts any MultiVolt battery and can be converted for corded use. The hammer delivers 2.2 feet-pounds of impact energy and drilling speeds of 1,000 rotations per minute and 4,300 blows per minute; it features drilling, hammering, and hammer drilling modes. The tool has a 1⅛-inch capacity in concrete, a ½-inch capacity in steel, and a 1¼-inch capacity in wood. metabo.com
Milwaukee Tool
Milwaukee Tools’ M12 heated TOUGHSHELL jacket features an advanced heat technology, designed to outlast and exceed the wearer’s experience in cold climates. The jacket features reengineered TOUGHSHELL stretch polyester that offers 80% more stretch and five times longer life than a previous iteration of the jacket. The jacket fully heats up in two-and-a-half minutes, is designed with an inner lining material that optimizes heat transfer, and features a battery pass-through for versatile placement. milwaukeetool.com
iQ Power Tools
The iQ228CYCLONE from iQ Power Tools is a 7-inch dry cut tabletop tile saw with fully integrated dust control technology, allowing for tile to be cut inside or outside with no water. The saw, compliant with OSHA’s respirable crystalline silica dust standard, uses a three-stage filtration system, which captures up to 99.5% of the dust. The saw has the ability to produce a depth cut up to 1¼ inches and can handle a 24-inch rip with a locked table. The product features an integrated measuring system that provides consistent cuts. iqpowertools.com
Worx
The Worx Nitro 20V Power Share ½-inch Hammer Drill with Brushless Motor is controlled electronically to transfer power more efficiently and run cooler with less friction and heat buildup than brushed motors. The Nitro brushless motor runs 50% longer and provides 25% more power compared with traditional brushed motors, Worx says. The Nitro hammer drill drives bits forward with a rapidly pulsing, hammer-like action and can be used to drill concrete, concrete block, brick, other masonry, and stone. worx.com
RIDGID
RIDGID’s SeeSnake rM200 Camera Reel with TruSense can tackle lines up to 200 feet in length and 1½ to 8 inches in diameter. The camera features TruSense technology with high dynamic range (HDR) imaging and a TiltSense inclinometer for clearer in-pipe vision. TruSense establishes a two-way data link between the camera and a connected RIDGID SeeSnake Wi-Fi-enabled monitor. Advanced sensors convey information about the in-pipe environment, while the HDR image sensor expands the camera’s dynamic range. ridgid.com
