Construction World September 2019

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C OMTEST’s new Fluke’s new ii900, is a handheld sonic industrial imager that enables maintenance teams to quickly and accurately locate air, steam, gas and vacuum leaks in compressed air systems. The straightforward, intuitive interface allows technicians to isolate the sound frequency of the leak to filter out background noise. In a matter of hours, the team can inspect the entire plant, even during peak operations. Using SoundSight™ technology, this industrial imager offers a new way to locate issues using sound. Leak identification is simple, a SoundMap™ is displayed in colour over a visual image of the equipment allowing for fast visual location. With the visual image, it is easy to scan a large area quickly and even possible identify leaks from a distance. The Fluke ii900 finds application in the following industries: Manufacturing: Aerospace, Automotive, Glass, Machinery, instrumentation and appliances, Plastic and rubber, Mining and mineral processing, and in Process Manufacturing: Cement, Chemical processing, Food and beverage, and Pulp, paper and wood.

The ii900 enables users to do more, for example: • Delays the capital expense of purchasing an additional compressor • Ensures proper air pressure to pneumatic equipment • Lowers energy costs

• Reduces leak detection time • Improves reliability on the production line

The ii900 makes leak detection part of a typical maintenance routine, for example, the training of a maintenance team is possible in a matter of minutes and provides for the validation of repairs. Finally, the ii900 is specifically designed for industrial maintenance teams, maintenance leads, plant maintenance managers and plant operations managers, who rely on compressed air, gas or vacuum in their routine operations. With minimal training, technicians can begin checking for air leaks as part of their typical maintenance routine. The ii900 means a better, quicker, simpler way to check compressed air leaks. 

M akita, reputed to be among the world’s top manufacturers of power tools has once again developed a single slide compound mitre saw that enables

wall for maximising workspace. Fitted with a 305 mm diameter saw blade the LS1219L provides for perfectly smooth and impressive maximum cutting at 90 degrees 107 mm x 363 mm and 107 mm x 255 m at 45 degrees. The easy-to-operate mitre angle lock can be unlocked by simply turning the knob counter clockwise, while pushing down the lock lever. The ability to angle and bevel the saw precisely before cutting into stock is what gives the sliding compound saw its versatility to accomplish tasks such as cross, mitre, bevel and compound cutting. By re-designing the arm section shape and changing the sliding pipe for 25 mm to 30 mm bevel-cutting precision is increased. The LS1219L has six positive mitre angle

stops, covering the most popular of angles and stops at 60 degrees for left and right. The motor produces a continuous rating output of 1 800 W and delivers a no load speed of 3 200 r/min. A built-in laser marker allows for easy and accurate alignment with an ink line, even in bevel cutting or cutting decorative timbers. The LS1219L has an ergonomically designed handle with rubberised soft grip that provides comfort during long hours of operation. The electronic soft start is smooth and the electric brake stops the saw blade rotation for safe operation. Work surfaces are kept free from sawdust when cutting a low height work piece due to the dual improved dust extracting port. 

smooth operation to produce superior cutting utilising Deep and Exact Cutting Technology (DXT). This model has a large turn base that supports your work piece securely providing increased stability. The Makita

model LS1219L offers the professional user a tool with the new rail-forward design that enables the saw to be placed against a

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