2006
SWIVEL CASTERS
Revvo Caster Company Inc. has released its new SJE Series swivel casters.
Casters are designed for building and refitting scaffolds and are available in three models, including 5-inch and 6-inch wheel diameters with load capacities of 1,320 pounds and an 8-inch diameter model with a load capacity of 1,800 pounds.
VEGETABLE CUTTER
The GFP500 and GFP550 vegetable cutters are available from Globe, a provider of food preparation equipment.
Cutters are designed with slower RPMs and sharp blades to retain the cell structure of the product, which extends shelf life, says the manufacturer. More than 40 styles of cutting discs are available to replicate different hand-cutting styles, such as gaufrette and brunoise cuts.
The company has updated the look of the products with a blue exterior along the handle and a new logo design.
SILICONE LUBRICANT
Chute Lube is a silicone lubricant designed by CRC Industries Inc. to lubricate package-handling equipment, food processing equipment, chutes, guides and rail conveyors.
Made from a blend of silicones, cross linkers and oils, the lubricant adheres to the surface of package-handling equipment to eliminate binding and sticking of packages and boxes due to wet conditions.
The product comes in a spray form for hard-to-reach areas and will not stain or cause packages to become greasy, according to the manufacturer.
PLASTIC TRAYS
Scientific Plastics Inc. has expanded its line of trays for laboratory use in research, pharmaceutical, high school, university, scientific, manufacturing and other commercial environments.
Trays are available in 135 sizes and are manufactured in three different depths, including 1-inch, 1 1/2-inch and 2-inch. Non-standard sizes are also available on special order.
The products are made of high-density polypropylene and feature coved corners for easy cleaning, says the company. Trays are available in natural, gray and black and conform to ASTM 1412-92.
HOT-WATER EXTRACTOR
The King Cobra 1200 Pro, the most recent addition to the King Cobra series of low-moisture hot-water extractors, is available from U.S. Products.
The dual-surface product is designed to pressure-clean hard-surface floors, using up to 1200 psi, and carpets and upholstery, using adjustable 150 to 500 psi.
The machine features a hose-management system and an in-line, after-the-pump heating element, which can heat water or cleaning solutions to 212 degrees F for carpet extraction.
A chemical metering system is also included to prepare desired mixtures.
FLOORING SYSTEM
Valspar Flooring, a division of Valspar Inc., introduces its new Flowfresh hygienic polyurethane concrete flooring system.
Designed for use in industrial sites, warehouses, and food and pharmaceutical processing plants, the flooring contains an antimicrobial agent that inhibits growth of mold, mildew, bacteria and fungi. The antimicrobial is dispersed throughout the floor surface so that it will be released over time as the floor is trafficked and worn.
A slip-resistant texture helps reduce risk of slip-falls.
OVERHEAD ANCHOR
The Snake overhead anchor, an alternative to drop-in anchors, is available from Power Fasteners Inc.
Featuring an internally threaded body that can be driven or drilled with an impact wrench or hand socket, the anchor eliminates the need to swing a hammer overhead while on a ladder or lift. Once the product is set into a drilled hole, it is ready for the insertion of a threaded rod without the use of an expansion mechanism.
ROTARY HAMMER DRILL
The new Hilti TE 6-A Li Rotary Hammer Drill is a cordless drill with 36-volt power and a lithium-ion battery.
Available from Hilti USA, the tool is designed for concrete, stone, masonry, wood, plastic and steel applications, and can be used for overhead and above-chest-level drilling.
The product’s lithium-ion battery weighs 50 percent less than nickel cadmium batteries and can charge up to 75 percent capacity in 20 minutes, according to the manufacturer. Each battery comes with an LED charge indicator to show how much power is left.