In what may be Milwaukee’s biggest endeavor into the plumbing and drain cleaning market to date we have the long awaited and oft asked about line of M18 powered cameras and even an M12 powered locator. It looks like Milwaukee decided to go big right out of the gate with the 120′ and 200′ camera Read more
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In what may be Milwaukee’s biggest endeavor into the plumbing and drain cleaning market to date we have the long awaited and oft asked about line of M18 powered cameras and even an M12 powered locator.
It looks like Milwaukee decided to go big right out of the gate with the 120′ and 200′ camera reels. Each are powered by the M18 500gb Control Hub and can be connected to the available wireless monitor or mobile device like a tablet or phone.
The 1080p camera gives the user the ability to pan in multiple directions which opens the viewing angle and details to a whole new level not seen before from other competitor’s cameras. This clarity will have users seeing more than ever before given the available pixels and clearer images when zoomed digitally.
Our notes from talks with Milwaukee product managers show that the full push rod cable is made up of a polyethylene outlet material with a fiberglass core. Some may be hesitant at first with that material combination but time will tell of its build quality and durability.
Additional information has been provided by Milwaukee Tool via a press release below:
The Modular Pipeline Inspection System is built around the M18™ 500GB Control Hub, compatible with either the 120’ or 200’ Pipeline Inspection Reels:
- M18™ 500GB Control Hub
- Powered by an M18™ REDLITHIUM™ battery, the M18™ 500GB Control Hub powers the reels, stores recordings, and easily swaps between reel sizes. With up to 200’ of wireless connectivity to the M18™ Wireless Monitor or a mobile device, technicians have the freedom to take the results right to their customers and coworkers.
- For improved sewer line and camera head locating, the M18™ 500GB Control Hub is equipped with a built-in transmitter that energizes the entire length of the push cable.
- Integrated ONE-KEY™ technology provides the ability to track the tool’s location, manage it in inventory, and lock out the tool if lost or stolen.
- 120’ Pipeline Inspection Reel
- The 120’ Pipeline Inspection Reel features a 25mm, 1080p HD self-leveling camera head and a 10mm push cable that is built to maximize maneuverability in smaller lines and withstand the harsh conditions when navigating through cast iron, clay, and PVC pipes. Technicians can also digitally zoom and pan up to 4X, making it easier to focus in on the point of interest. Its compact design, removeable backpack straps, and monitor mount allow for hands-free carrying when accessing roofs and climbing stairs. For better visibility, navigation, and protection, the reel comes with small and medium-sized skids and a camera sleeve.
- 200’ Pipeline Inspection Reel
- The 200’ Pipeline Inspection Reel features a 34mm, 1080p HD self-leveling camera head and a 12mm push cable that is built to withstand the harsh conditions encountered when navigating through cast iron, clay, and PVC pipes. Technicians can also digitally zoom and pan up to 4X, making it easier to focus in on the point of interest. For better visibility, navigation, and protection, the reel comes with small and medium-sized skids and a camera sleeve.
Viewing Options
For viewing, recording, editing, and sharing, technicians can choose between the M18™ Wireless Monitor for simplicity and maximum durability, or a mobile device with the Milwaukee® Pipeline Inspection app for clearer image and faster sharing. With a wireless range up to 200’, technicians can take the results where they need to. Equipped with an 800 x 600 8” daylight readable screen, the M18™ Wireless Monitor provides a clear, sharp image whether on a roof or in a basement. For better focus on the point of interest, technicians can zoom and pan up to 4X. This monitor is also equipped with ONE-KEY™ Technology, providing the ability to track the tool’s location, manage it in inventory, and lock out the tool if lost or stolen.
Milwaukee Tool is committed to providing drain cleaning professionals with the most portable and versatile sewer and drain maintenance solutions. The company is dedicated to continuing investment in technology to build solutions from the ground-up that provide drain cleaning professionals an easier way to get on and off the job with less hassle, so they can service more calls. Milwaukee offers the only complete lineup of cordless drain cleaning and inspection solutions for fixtures to sewer lateral lines.
*ONE-KEY™ is the first digital platform for tools and equipment. By integrating industry-leading tool electronics with a custom-built cloud-based program, ONE-KEY™ provides a new level of control and access to information that revolutionizes the way work gets done. The ability to customize, track, and manage through ONE-KEY™ fundamentally changes the way users interact with their tools.
Specifications
M18™ 120’ Pipeline Inspection System (2973-22) $6629.99
- Drain Line Capacity: 2-6”
- Push Cable Diameter: 10mm
- Camera Head Diameter: 25mm
- Camera Resolution: 1080p
- Camera Head Ingress Protection: IP67
- Sonde Frequency: 512Hz, 640Hz, 33kHz
- Line Trace Frequency: 33kHz, 83kHz
- Internal Storage: 500GB SSD
- File Transfer: USB or Mobile Device
- Connection to Viewing device: Wireless up to 200’, USB-C cable to M18™ Wireless Monitor
- Length: 14.3”
- Height: 22.7”
- Weight w/ battery: 35.6 lbs
- Tool Warranty: 5 year
Includes Milwaukee® 120’ Pipeline Inspection Reel, M18™ 500GB Control Hub, Mobile Device Mount, (2) M18 REDLITHIUM™ 5.0 Batteries M18 & M12 Rapid Charger (1) Set of 25mm Camera Skids, Groudning stake and lead clamps, USB-C Cord
M18™ 200’ Pipeline Inspection System (2974-22)
- Drain Line Capacity: 3-10”
- Push Cable Diameter: 12mm
- Camera Head Diameter: 34mm
- Camera Resolution: 1080p
- Camera Head Ingress Protection: IP67
- Sonde Frequency: 512Hz, 640Hz, 33kHz
- Line Trace Frequency: 33kHz, 83kHz
- Internal Storage: 500GB SSD
- File Transfer: USB or Mobile Device
- Connection to Viewing device: Wireless up to 200’, USB-C cable to M18™ Wireless Monitor
- Length: 19.6”
- Height: 28.6”
- Weight w/ battery: 57.6 lbs
- Tool Warranty: 5-Year
Includes Milwaukee® 200’ Pipeline Inspection Reel, M18™ 500GB Control Hub, Mobile Device Mount, (2) M18 REDLITHIUM™ 5.0 Batteries M18 & M12 Rapid Charger (1) Set of 34mm Camera Skids, Groudning stake and lead clamps, USB-C Cord
Milwaukee® 120’ Pipeline Inspection Reel (2973-20)
- Height: 22.7”
- Length: 14.3”
- Width: 17.8”
- Camera Head Diameter: 25mm
- Push Cable Diameter: 10mm
Milwaukee® 200’ Pipeline Inspection Reel (2974-20)
- Height: 28.5”
- Length: 19.6”
- Width: 21.9”
- Camera head Diameter: 34mm
- Push Cable Diameter: 12mm
M18™ Wireless Monitor (2971-20)
- Height: 8.8”
- Length: 6.1”
- Width: 9.4”
- Weight: 4.4 lbs
- Connection type: Wireless up to 200’, Wired USB-C connection
- Screen Size: 8”
- Screen Resolution: 800×600
M18™ 500GB Control Hub (2970-20)
- Internal Storage: 500GB
- File Transfer: USB or Mobile Device
- Connection to Viewing device: Wireless up to 200’, USB-C cable to M18™ Wireless Monitor
Milwaukee® Tablet Mount (48-53-2970)
- Comes with mounting plate
- Connects to Modular Pipeline Inspection Reels
- 2 Omni-Directional Antennas
- 4.3” Color LCD Display
- Sonde Frequency: 512 Hz, 640 Hz, 33 KHz
- Line Trace Frequency: 33 KHz, 83 KHz
- Power Frequency: 50 Hz, 60 Hz
- One-Key™ Enabled
- Length: 32.5
- Weight w/ battery: 5.25 lbs
- Tool Warranty: 5 year
Kit Includes: M12™ Pipeline Locator, (1) M12™ REDLITHIUM™ 1.5Ah Battery, M12™ Charger, and Carrying Case.
AF 099 features same UL-Listed performance as flagship AF 100 HVAC tape Shurtape Technologies, LLC, a leading manufacturer and marketer of pressure-sensitive tapes, has expanded its HVAC product portfolio with new Shurtape® brand AF 099 UL 181A-P/B-FX Listed/Printed Aluminum Foil Tape. Leveraging the same technology as the brand’s trusted AF 100 UL 181A-P/B-FX Listed Foil Read more
AF 099 features same UL-Listed performance as flagship AF 100 HVAC tape
Shurtape Technologies, LLC, a leading manufacturer and marketer of pressure-sensitive tapes, has expanded its HVAC product portfolio with new Shurtape® brand AF 099 UL 181A-P/B-FX Listed/Printed Aluminum Foil Tape. Leveraging the same technology as the brand’s trusted AF 100 UL 181A-P/B-FX Listed Foil Tape, AF 099 provides another durable, high-performing tape solution for busy HVAC contractors around the country.
Excellent Performance and Quality
AF 099 is an aluminum foil HVAC tape that is ideal for joining and sealing joints, connections and seams on rigid fiberglass ductboard and flexible air duct. It can also be used in place of mechanical fasteners on rigid ductboard. UL 181A-P/B-FX Listed and printed, AF 099 delivers full system closure – a system free of air leaks – by forming airtight bonds on joints and seams in temperatures ranging from -20 F to 260 F and in humid conditions.
Other applications for Shurtape’s AF 099 foil HVAC tape include repairing metal or sheet metal and temporary fixes for outdoor electrical boxes. In addition, it can be used for furnace installation/replacement, sheet metal ventilation fan exhaust ductwork, and dryer vent or bath fan installation jobs.
“Contractors have long trusted our AF 100 UL Listed foil tape for a range of HVAC applications, especially when it comes to delivering full system closure,” said Lisa Zierfuss, product manager for HVAC tapes at Shurtape Technologies. “Contractors need to minimize air leakage in order to pass inspection, and want reliable, high-performing tape solutions that deliver permanent, airtight bonds. AF 099 is another tool in their toolbox to get the job done right the first time.”
Find more information about Shurtape’s aluminum foil and film tapes at Shurtape.com/types/foil-film-foam/aluminum-foil-film. To learn more about Shurtape brand, visit Shurtape.com.
Emerson’s new RT-10 Rope Tester from Greenlee enables crews to reliably test rope conductivity in the field Greenlee, part of Emerson’s professional tools portfolio, released its new HDE RT-10 rope tester, offering crews a portable and easy way to test a rope’s dielectric strength in the field. The RT-10 rope tester is designed to test Read more
Emerson’s new RT-10 Rope Tester from Greenlee enables crews to reliably test rope conductivity in the field
Greenlee, part of Emerson’s professional tools portfolio, released its new HDE RT-10 rope tester, offering crews a portable and easy way to test a rope’s dielectric strength in the field. The RT-10 rope tester is designed to test any length of rope before use, providing clear visual and audible indications of contaminated sections.
The tester is powered by two field-replaceable 9-volt batteries and comes equipped with heavy-duty aluminum clamps, a magnetic mount for quick setup on equipment and a loud buzzer and bright LED lights to indicate a rope’s condition.
“Greenlee is passionate about investing in the safety of our customers working around high voltage applications in the field, which is why we developed this tester as part of the HDE high voltage product line,” said Ryan Berg, director of product management, Greenlee for Emerson. “The RT-10 rope tester helps take the guesswork out of whether or not a rope is conductive, allowing crews to better and more easily test the integrity of the rope on the spot.”
Professionals interested in the HDE RT-10 rope tester can visit Greenlee.com/HDE to learn more.
Schedule a demonstration of the new HDE RT-10 rope tester by visiting Greenlee.com/Request-Demonstration.
For more information about Greenlee, visit Greenlee.com.
Pressgun 6 and Pressgun 6 Picco offer an affordable entry to pressing technology Broomfield, Colo. — Viega LLC, the company which introduced pressing to North America, now has its own branded pressing tools for use with its fittings. The Viega Pressgun 6 and Pressgun 6 Picco are now available in distributors and through Viega. The Read more
Pressgun 6 and Pressgun 6 Picco offer an affordable entry to pressing technology
Broomfield, Colo. — Viega LLC, the company which introduced pressing to North America, now has its own branded pressing tools for use with its fittings.
The Viega Pressgun 6 and Pressgun 6 Picco are now available in distributors and through Viega. The tools, which are the first in North America to carry the Viega name, cost less than similar press tools from other manufacturers and are an affordable way for contractors to adopt pressing.
“We know the cost of tools has been a barrier for some contractors who want to adopt pressing,” said Dominic Küng, Senior Manager, Product Portfolio. “The lower price of the Pressgun 6 and Pressgun 6 Picco will make it easier for those customers to buy a tool and begin realizing the enormous benefits of pressing.”
Tools aren’t a new offering for Viega. It has sold branded tools in Europe for years in collaboration with RIDGID, whichmanufactures the Pressgun 6 and Pressgun 6 Picco for Viega.
The Pressgun 6 is a no-frills, cost-efficient workhorse that can press up to 4″ ProPress copper and stainless and 2″ MegaPress with the V2 actuator and rings, as well as 2″ PureFlow PEX. Its features include:
- Eight-second press cycle
- LED display indicating number of presses left on a charge
- Steel cylinder head and jaw intake
- 270° rotating cylinder head
- Forward and backward compatibility with RIDGID batteries
The less expensive and less powerful Pressgun 6 Picco can press up to 11⁄4″ ProPress with the C1 actuator and rings, 11⁄2″ PureFlow and 3⁄4″ MegaPress.
Neither tool can be used with the MegaPress XL PressBooster or MegaPress Z3 Actuator.
Both tools come with an 18-volt lithium-ion battery and charger. The 2.5/5.0 Ah battery offers 25% more presses per charge than the previous battery. It includes a battery life indicator. The charger comes with a standard 100-240V charging cord and a 12V DC charging cord so it can be charged off a vehicle lighter. The battery also features forward and backward compatibility with RIDGID batteries, chargers and tools.
“We’re excited to make it possible for additional contractors to become more efficient and productive through pressing,”Küng said. “They’ll find that the Pressgun 6 and Pressgun 6 Picco will revolutionize their businesses and quickly pay for themselves.”
To learn more about the tool, visit here.
Featuring a 128×96 pixel thermal camera, a 5MP visual camera and FLIR MSX image enhancement to easily identify hidden building problems Having the ability to effectively inspect, diagnose, and document trouble spots is crucial for property managers, facilities maintenance staff, building inspectors, contractors, electricians, service technicians, plumbers, and even homeowners. It requires the aid of Read more
Featuring a 128×96 pixel thermal camera, a 5MP visual camera and FLIR MSX image enhancement to easily identify hidden building problems
Having the ability to effectively inspect, diagnose, and document trouble spots is crucial for property managers, facilities maintenance staff, building inspectors, contractors, electricians, service technicians, plumbers, and even homeowners. It requires the aid of effective tools, including thermal imaging, to quickly recognize and resolve those trouble spots. That’s why FLIR has introduced its latest entry-level Cx-Series camera, the FLIR C3-X, a compact thermal camera packed with features that can help users confidently find faults in close range. It easily fits in a pocket or tool bag, is tough enough for any job, and available at a price point that building professionals and homeowners can afford.
Along with the five-megapixel visual inspection camera, the enhanced C3-X has a 128×96 resolution thermal camera that features a temperature range up to 300 degrees Celsius on an easy-to-read 3.5 inch touchscreen. These features are important to get a detailed view of the situation and troubleshoot areas of concern such as hot fuses or air leaks. FLIR Multi-Spectral Dynamic Imaging (MSX®) mode adds visible light details to thermal images in real time for greater clarity, so users can easily identify issues within the context of the problem area.
The C3-X stands up in tough environments with four hours of operating time and features an IP54 enclosure, providing a high level of protection against dust and water, and is designed to withstand a 2 m (6.6 ft) drop. The built in LED light helps see in dark areas such as crawl spaces.
Featuring FLIR Ignite, the C3-X offers cloud connectivity, allowing professionals to directly transfer, store and backup data so images are always available on all devices. The C3-X also offers seamless customer reporting when paired with FLIR Thermal Studio.
The FLIR C3-X joins the FLIR C5 as part of the Cx-Series suite of compact thermal cameras, and is available globally to purchase today through FLIR and authorized FLIR distributors for $499.99, with shipments beginning in the fourth quarter of 2020. For more information please visit, www.flir.com/C3-X.