Sparks Electrical News March 2016

TOOLS OF THE TRADE

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TOOLS AND TIES FOR TOTAL FASTENING SOLUTIONS

with a built in cutter. It is corrosion resistant and ideal for areas with re- stricted access. The three-way han- dle adjusts for one- or two-handed tensioning. It can be used with 12 and 15 mm ties. The Bantam C085 is designed for quick take-up and tensioning. It is useful for packaging applications and requires two-handed operation.

ing the globally accepted industry standard. The XE9229 tensions and cuts off Ball-Lokt ties, re- gardless of material or coating. A cut-off lever allows for manual tensioning. The XE9229 can be used with 4.6 mm, 7.8 mm and 12 mm wide ties. The K50289 is used to install ties quickly and easily. This is a lightweight, portable Ball-Lokt tool with ad- justable tension, side loading and automatic tail cut- off. It can be used with 4.6 and 7.8 mm wide ties. The Bantam C075 and C085 hand tools are ideal for band widths from 6 mm to 20 mm. The Bantam C075 is a compact, lightweight ratchet-action tool

Easy-to- control drill for the toughest applications Installing the ties is quick and easy with the range of lightweight and portable Ball-Lokt tools to ensure uniform tension, or this can be done by hand. Their unique buckle design is fast becom- P rofessional contractors can achieve consistent levels of drilling precision in the most demanding applications with the new Bosch GBM 13-2 RE Professional drill which, in addition to its quick action and keyed chucks, boasts a precision chuck with additional clamping ring to hold the drill firmly in place for pinpoint accuracy. Bosch Power Tools SA senior brand manager, Juergen Lauer, explains: “The drill is great for professionals whose daily work involves pre- drilling and drilling. Powered by a 750 W motor, the two-speed gearbox and spindle speed pre- selector allow for optimal performance in a wide range of applications.” The GBM 13-2 RE Professional features a me- chanical overload coupling for maximum control in any application. If the drill jams in metal or in a hard object, the motor cuts out, to protect the user and to minimise unwanted rotation. The first speed setting enables the user to drill di- ameters of up to 13 mm in steel and 32 mm in wood. The second speed setting, which features a no-load speed of 3 000 rpm, allows the user to drill diameters of up to 8 mm in steel and 20 mm in wood. BANDING & Identification Solution’s range of Ball- Lokt tools and ties provide total fastening solutions for a variety of applications. Business manager, Rosa Remendos, explains that the range of Ball-Lokt tools is able to tension the en- tire line of Band-It stainless steel cable ties. “The Ball- Lokt tools are ideally suited for cable to hose bundling and attachment, maintenance, sign erection, device attachment and mounting and cable and wire man- agement.” The Band-It Ball-Lokt ties are manufactured from type 316 and 304 stainless steel. They are available in 4.6 mm and 7.9 mm widths and lengths of 201 mm to 1 067 mm. The ties are corrosion- resistant, ensuring a longer lifespan than nylon ties, especially in extreme climates. The ties are ideal for small tasks ranging from tagging to bundling large cables, and feature a self-locking design that allows for fast installation.

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SPARKS ELECTRICAL NEWS

MARCH 2016