Plumbing Connection 3-2015

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1 0 4 PLUMBING CONNECTION SPRING 2015
NEW PRODUCTS
INFLATABLE PIPESTOPPERS
These versatile Inflatable
Stoppers are used to service
a wide variety of industrial
applications. As “overnight
stoppers” they provide a strong
barrier in pipeline activities, to
prevent foreign bodies entering
the line during down time. In
machining applications, they can
be inserted below a horizontal
flange on a vertical pipe, to
prevent machining fluid from
falling below into expensive
machinery such as pumps and
turbines. SPECIFY WITH EASE
Ardex Australia has launched a
comprehensive specification tool
on its website providing complete
recommendations for a range
of projects. Officially launched
at DesignBUILD in late April, the
specification tool is the first
of its kind and takes a product
selector a step further. The tool
covers three main categories:
waterproofing, tiling and flooring.
Users of the tool simply input
general information regarding
a project and are advised of all
the products required. Each
Specification document can be
easily downloaded, emailed
or printed for
use, offering
a wealth of
information at
your fingertips.
HANDY TOOLS
Suitable for various HVAC
ductwork applications, the new
Milwaukee Crimper and Speed
Seamer features a forged metal
head and over mould handles that
accommodate both overhand and
underhand use, adding comfort
for the user. when completing
tedious jobsite applications. The
Speed Seamer is also equipped
with 10mm and 25mm markings
for fast measurement of common
HVAC folding widths.
TOUGH TOOL BAGS
Coming in seven different styles,
GrearWrench’s tool bags are
available in a range of shapes and
sizes including; tote bags, medium
and large general tool bags and
bucket style sling bags to name a
few. Featuring the finest zippers,
buckles, handles, straps and a
minimum of 600 denier rip-stop
nylon, GearWrench’s tool bags
have been to last.
FOR A TIGHT GRIP
Locking pliers can be
fairly hit and miss and
you certainly get what you
pay for. Such is the mantra
of Irwin and their Vise-Grip
range. Their curved jaw locking
pliers feature a self-energising
lower jaw which provides 3X more
gripping power than traditional
locking pliers, with no slipping or
stripping. Without requiring heavy
input pressure the jaw mechanism
naturally grips tighter as more
torque is applied to the tool.
Plumbers will also appreciate the
one-handed, triggerless release
being 2X easier to open than
traditional locking pliers.
WIRELESS POWER
Bosch’s Wireless
Charging Technology
contains similar
inductive charging
technology to
that of the
recently launched
Apple Watch,
induction stovetops and electric
toothbrushes. While all Bosch
batteries feature an LED charge
indicator, checking it will be a
thing of the past as tradies across
Australia will be able to pick up
a tool with confidence, knowing
it’s always charged and ready to
go. When the charging station
is plugged in to a worksite and a
compatible wireless battery is
placed on it, the charger detects
the presence of the battery
in under a second and starts
emitting a magnetic field.
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