Sparks Electrical News June 2019

TOOLS OF TRADE

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TOUGH, DURABLE BIT SETS AND INNOVATIVE TOOL BIT HOLDERS B est known for driver bits and internation- ally popular screwdrivers, Felo was the first company to manufacture screwdrivers with signed to last and reduce slipping, thus protecting sensitive valuable surfaces from scratches. ficient. The Felo AllStar is available as a single unit, but is also available in the various AllStar specialist bit packs.

The range also includes an industrial bit range catering for all types of screws and fasteners. All the ranges are offered in various lengths from 72 mm to 150 mm, plus an extra slim option to fit certain heads. The Felo AllStar bit holder is a unique mag- netic bit holder; this double magnetised holder secures the screw like no other, giving users automatic adjustment of the bit to the depth of the screw head. A genuine one-hand opera- tion holder for driving in screws upside down, it also offers a quick and easy replacement of bits, making work a lot safer, faster and more ef-

Felo Profi Bit box sets are also available, includ- ing the full range of specialist bits, plus a selection of boxed sets. “Felo’s comprehensive range covers all one ever needs when it comes to bits,” says Ryan Hunt, sales director at Vermont Sales. “Its range covers total market needs as well as all the specialist’s bits, such as Tamper Proof Torx bits that are normally not available but a must-have if you do repairs to electrical tools and household equip- ment.”

BOVA UNVEILS DCR SAFETY FOOTWEAR RANGE The Torsion collection offers a comprehensive range of specialist bits, while the Felo Challenger range of diamond coated bits and TiN Plus, rec- ognised by their gold finish, will give the complete package, as they are durable, top quality and de- S afety footwear manufacturer Bova show- cased its latest safety footwear offering at A-OSH and PowerGen this year, featuring in- novative dual compound rubber (DCR) soling tech- nology that will better address the specific safety needs of the extreme and demanding environments in which the products are intended for use. Peter Gerbrands, Group Marketing Manager at BBF Safety Group, which manufactures and dis- tributes the Bova brand says, “Bova has earned a reputation for manufacturing safety footwear that is engineered for purpose rather than applying a one-size-fits all approach”. He explains that differ- ent personnel within the same industry often require different levels of protection and, therefore, different specifications. Until now, those working in extreme and hazard- ous conditions relied on footwear comprising either a single density Vulcanised Rubber sole, Nitrile Rub- ber sole or a dual density Polyurethane/Rubber (Pu/ Rubber) sole. While single density Rubber soles provide the wearer with the necessary protection in these harsh conditions, they cause discomfort owing to their heavy nature and lack of a midsole. PU/Rub- ber soles have answered the demand for a lighter boot with improved comfort through the inclusion of Polyurethane in the mid-sole, but this has simulta- neously compromised the durability of the products in the face of extreme environments. Gerbrands adds, “The challenge for us was to find a way to bring together the benefits offered by both these soling technologies, whilst eliminating their short-comings. This resulted in the development of a new range of safety footwear that demonstrates our leadership in continuous improvement and technological advancements". DCR is an innovative soling technology that uti- lises two different layers of rubber where the soles are directly injected onto the uppers for a superior bond, increasing the longevity of the product. By removing Polyurethane from the PU/Rubber product offering, and replacing it with a lightweight Rubber, the company has eliminated the destructive effects caused by hydrolysis in the face of fluctuat- ing temperatures and damp, harsh conditions. This increases its durability to the level of Nitrile Rubber sole footwear whilst maintaining the comfort that dual density soling products offer. “Due to the complexity of the sole injection, this technology is only available through a handful of manufacturers around the world and, until now, has not been manufactured on the African continent, re- sulting in an imported boot with an expensive price tag,” Gerbrands says. DCR soling technology offers a variety of benefits, including 300° C direct and radiant heat resistance, a 100% waterproof sole, resistance to acids, oils and chemicals, superior slip resistance, enhanced pen- etration resistance, superior abrasion resistance and shock absorbency on impact. two-component handles and the TiN-bit. Many DIYers and workers in industry are aware of the problem of not having the correct bit for the job; Felo solves this with its range of bits, holders, spe- cialist bit types, impact holders, and double mag- netised magnetic holders for securely holding the bit and screw.

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SPARKS ELECTRICAL NEWS

JUNE 2019