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Saturday, July 1, 2006

Tool Crib

Portable Sprayer by Preval

The Preval Spray Gun is a versatile spray applicator that lets you spray just about anything. This portable tool can spray all kinds of liquid solutions. Paint, lacquer, solvents, stains, oil, cleaners, disinfectants. The size makes the spray gun convenient and easy. There are no cords, batteries or hoses to get in the way. The power units are disposable and when depleted can be easily replaced with a new power unit. Because you can fill with your own paint, primer, lacquer or even lubricants it can be used for a wide variety of jobs. Just use a different jar for each job, insert the power tube, and it’s ready to spray the new liquid. Preval, www.prevalspraygun.com

New Torque Tester Accommodates Any Wrench

Norbar Torque Tools has introduced the Torque Tool Tester Series 3 (TTT3) with transducer inputs to accommodate torque wrenches of all sizes. Selecting a transducer is done by a quick rotation of a switch, whereupon, torque capacity of the selected transducer is confirmed on-screen. The tester operates in all common torque measurement units. The number of target limit values that can be set has been increased to 12. The unit gives a clear visual signal as to whether the measured process is within tolerance. The low, high, or pass signal can also be output via RS-232, PC, or printer. The control panel uses diagrams of various types of torque tools. The operator presses the button corresponding to the tool under test. TTT3’s automatic set up procedures select the appropriate test mode and frequency response. Full system traceability is maintained through calibration certification. Norbar Torque Tools, www.norbar.com, 866-667-2272.

New Women’s Work Shoe by Timberland

Timberland has designed a new hiking inspired work shoe just for women. The shoe is cut low for those not requiring a full work boot and it is lighter than a full work boot. The shoe has a wide flanged, tempered steel toe cap for safety and is made of leather and mesh for both durability and breathability. It meets ANSI 175/C75 Z41 PT99 05 and ASTM F2412-05 and F2413-05 safety standards. The shoe fits well with a generous toe box and padding for extra comfort. The interior of the shoe has Agion anti-microbial footbed that is contoured with women’s feet in mind. The sole is a thick heat resistant rubber designed for traction and slip-resistance. Timberland has made the shoe available in five colors including taupe, navy, and pink. Timberland, www.timberland.com.

Tool Specialists Offers Unique Drill

Tool Specialists of Hollywood, Florida has designed a unique pneumatic, 90 degree right angle drill. The drill uses a standard cobalt or H. S. M-2 screw machine length drills and jobbers length drills, not the threaded shank drill bits currently in use. The drill has three flexible collets and can accommodate a range of sizes from .039 to .250, which covers most drill sizes required in aircraft maintenance and manufacture and doesn’t need an adapter. The drill operates at 3500rpm, .40 horsepower, is quiet and weighs just 2.4 pounds. Tool Specialists, 954-983-8489.

Bit Magnetizer by ASG

Magnetized bits make tedious jobs just a bit easier. A magnetized bit can help maintainers pick up and keep fasteners where they are needed- on the bit. ASG, a division of Jergens, Inc., has introduced a new bit magnetizer. It is designed to impart magnetic attraction to any standard driver bit. Just place the bit into the magnetizer for the allotted time and it will become magnetized. ASG, www.asg-jergens.com, 216-486-6163.

ForeEyes 2020X2 Portable Borescope System by Danatronics

The ForeEyes 2020X2 is the latest development in portable, high-resolution video inspection and recording from Danatronics. With a high-resolution 7” display, the ForeEyes 2020X2 can save the equivalent of 80 full-length movies with narration. The X2 weighs only 2.4 lbs and operates for 4 hours. The X2 offers twice the display size and memory of the original ForeEyes 2020. In addition to the standard 1.2” diameter waterproof camera, the X2 also is compatible with Danatronics’ 6mm or 8mm diameter articulating videoprobes. Danatronics, www.danatronics.com, 978-777-0081.