HVAC

EcoStar introduces a full line of pad and pipe-style snow guards that are engineered to meet a variety of snow loads.

The guards are Kynar-coated aluminum and color-matched to each of EcoStar’s nine tile shades. They measure 9 inches long by 2-1/2 inches wide and feature a wide face, helping to prevent damage caused by avalanching snow and ice.

Specifically designed for steep-slope roofing systems, the guards create friction that is evenly distributed over an entire roof surface.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Jobmaster chests are mobile and secure tool storage systems available from Knaack Manufacturing Company.

Available in seven different sizes ranging from 5 cubic feet to 25 cubic feet, the chests are designed for various trade applications, including electrical, mechanical, plumbing and general contracting.

Featuring a recessed lock design with a dead-bolt style, two-point latching system, the chests are protected from potential thieves using bolt cutters to cut locks, says the company.

The product line is constructed of 16-gauge steel and reinforced with arc-welded seam

Alliance Scale Inc. offers the Alliance/Cardinal Portable Drum and Barrel Scale, a mobile device with built-in wheels and a separate, battery-powered digital weight indicator.

The product’s five-digit, 1-inch LCD display can be mounted anywhere and includes keypad unit conversion and RS-232 output. Two live rails for weighing skids and crates are also included.

Made of heavy-duty steel with a baked-on, powder finish, the scale weighs 105 pounds and is available in 500- and 1,000-pound capacity models. A stainless steel model for wash-down applications is also available.