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Milwaukee Tool, the leading jobsite lighting provider in the industry, adds to their Personal Lighting family of products once again with two new flashlight solutions. The expansion includes two new rechargeable lights equipped with high-definition light output – the USB Rechargeable 1100L Twist Focus Flashlight and the USB Rechargeable 800L Compact Flashlight – both utilizing Read more

Milwaukee Tool, the leading jobsite lighting provider in the industry, adds to their Personal Lighting family of products once again with two new flashlight solutions. The expansion includes two new rechargeable lights equipped with high-definition light output – the USB Rechargeable 1100L Twist Focus Flashlight and the USB Rechargeable 800L Compact Flashlight – both utilizing Milwaukee’s REDLITHIUM™ USB* 3.0AH Battery for upgraded performance.

USB Rechargeable 1100L Twist Focus Flashlight

Providing 1,100 Lumen light output with precise beam control, the USB Rechargeable 1100L Twist Focus Flashlight leverages LED technology to deliver 1100L of TRUEVIEW™ High Definition Output** up to 175-meters (574 feet) away. For full control of the beam size and intensity, the flashlight feature precision twist focusing, allowing users to switch from spot all the way up to flood to search, trace, or inspect more efficiently. Optimized for one-click operation, the flashlight is complete with a multi-functional power button offering that houses a fuel gauge, mode selection, and mode memory intelligence. The flashlight features low, medium, and high modes for up to 14 hours of runtime. Built to withstand harsh jobsite conditions, the flashlight can withstand drops up to 4M and is IP67 rated for protection from dust and water.

Specifications

  • Modes: Low, Medium, High
  • Lumens:
    • Low: 100
    • Medium: 600
    • High: 1100
  • Run-time:
    • Low: 14 Hours
    • Medium: 4.5 Hours
    • High: 1.75 Hours
  • Ingress Rating: IP67
  • Weight w/ Battery: 0.41lbs

Includes: USB Rechargeable 1100L Twist Focus Flashlight, REDLITHIUM™ USB 3.0AH Battery, and Removeable Clip

USB Rechargeable 800L Compact Flashlight

Delivering uncompromised power in a portable, pocket-size, the USB Rechargeable 800L Compact Flashlight delivers 800L of TRUEVIEW™ High Definition Output up to 150-meters (492 feet) away. Complete with a bulls-eye beam, the Compact Flashlight combines the accuracy and intensity of a spotlight with the widespread coverage of a flood light. Optimized for pocket-portability, the compact size allows users to easily take lighting onto any jobsite. The flashlight features low and high modes for up to 13 hours of runtime. For durability, the flashlight is IP67 rated and rated for drops up to 4M.

Specifications

  • Modes: Low, High
  • Lumens:
    • Low: 100
    • High: 800
  • Run-time:
    • Low: 11 Hours
    • High: 2.5 Hours
  • Ingress Rating: IP67
  • Weight w/ Battery: 0.36lbs

Includes: USB Rechargeable 800L Compact Flashlight, REDLITHIUM™ USB 3.0AH Battery, and Removeable Clip

These new flashlights join Milwaukee’s fast-growing Personal Lighting offering. All Milwaukee Personal Lighting is covered by a Limited Lifetime Warranty. Focused on the user and investing in game-changing technology, Milwaukee will continue to design and develop lighting solutions with the ability to adapt, perform and survive the demands of professional use.

*REDLITHIUM™ USB provides users rechargeable convenience and performance where maintaining a compact size is critical, and eliminates the downtime associated with other rechargeable solutions due to slow charge speed or integrated batteries. Capable of being charged either in the product or in a separate charger, and with a 3X faster charge time, users can get back to work more quickly. REDLITHIUM™ USB eliminates the dependency on disposable batteries in applications that require extended use.

**TRUEVIEW™ Technology utilizes the most advanced LED technology and optical designs to deliver a consistent beam, optimized color temperature, and true representation of colors and detail leading to a more productive work area.

Designed for tight work areas, the new 18V compact band saw is up to 60 percent lighter and 40 percent more compact than standard deep-cut band saws. Enhance your ability to make clean, precise cuts in tight workspaces, overhead, or in corners with Bosch’s new GCB18V-2N 18V Compact Band Saw. With a new lightweight design Read more

Designed for tight work areas, the new 18V compact band saw is up to 60 percent lighter and 40 percent more compact than standard deep-cut band saws.

Bosch GCB18V-2N 18V Compact Band Saw, power tools, cordless tools, Bosch tools, carpentry, plumbing, HVACEnhance your ability to make clean, precise cuts in tight workspaces, overhead, or in corners with Bosch’s new GCB18V-2N 18V Compact Band Saw.

With a new lightweight design, this cutting-edge power tool is only 7.3 pounds, yet built to deliver an impressive cut rate of 530 surface feet per minute. The GCB18V-2N is equipped with a robust motor that saves users time by creating clean cuts (with fewer sparks) on a variety of materials while also requiring minimal rework for burrs or tempering colors. Slice through common-size materials including conduit, uni-strut, threaded rod, copper, black pipe and more while yielding up to 2-1/2 inches on a single pass.

The GCB18V-2N is also easy to use, offering a center-placed auxiliary handle and soft-grip main handle for greater control as professionals maneuver the tool. They can even illuminate their cutting line for increased precision using a built-in LED light.

A new addition to the Bosch 18V cordless offering, this band saw is ideal for professional MEP and mechanical ductwork (HVAC) contractors, mechanical sprinkler fitters, mechanical equipment installers, as well as plumbing and electrical contractors.

“With this band saw, we set out to deliver the same level of functionality and power that we promise in every innovative Bosch product tool within a flexible, compact design,” said Bosch Power Tools product manager Mitch Burdick. “We are continuing to expand our 18V cordless portfolio and we’re confident this compact band saw will be an asset to professionals seeking a lightweight option that does not compromise precise cutting capabilities even in tight, constrictive areas.”

The dynamic GCB18V-2N also offers a tool-free blade guard and tool-free blade change, protecting the blade from debris and facilitating easy access for blade installation or removal.

The Bosch GCB18V-2N, Compact Band Saw is for purchase available now. For more information, or to explore other cutting-edge Bosch cordless products, visit: https://www.boschtools.com/

To provide users with face, head, and neck protection, Milwaukee Tool is expanding its workwear lineup with the addition of a Multi-Functional Neck Gaiter. Made from a moisture-wicking, breathable blend of lightweight polyester and spandex, the Gaiter is designed to keep users dry and comfortable all day with UPF 50+ sun protection and odor-resistant technology Read more

To provide users with face, head, and neck protection, Milwaukee Tool is expanding its workwear lineup with the addition of a Multi-Functional Neck Gaiter.

Milwaukee Tool Multi-Functional Neck Gaiter, Milwaukee Tool

Made from a moisture-wicking, breathable blend of lightweight polyester and spandex, the Gaiter is designed to keep users dry and comfortable all day with UPF 50+ sun protection and odor-resistant technology. The Gaiter can be worn as a face covering, headband, neck guard, or any other adaptable solution. The Neck Gaiter is washer and dryer safe and will be available in three colors – Gray, Hi-Vis, and Red.

The new Multi-Functional Neck Gaiter will be available for purchase at select distributors September 2020.

MILWAUKEE, WI- Milwaukee Tool continues to deliver ground-breaking Sawzall® blade solutions with an extensive expansion of their lineup of carbide-teeth blades, including the AX™ with Carbide Teeth for Pruning & Clean Wood Blades, the WRECKER™ with Carbide Teeth Blades for multi-material cutting, and a new offering of 12” TORCH™ with NITRUS™ Carbide and TORCH™ with Carbide Read more

MILWAUKEE, WI- Milwaukee Tool continues to deliver ground-breaking Sawzall® blade solutions with an extensive expansion of their lineup of carbide-teeth blades, including the AX™ with Carbide Teeth for Pruning & Clean Wood Blades, the WRECKER™ with Carbide Teeth Blades for multi-material cutting, and a new offering of 12” TORCH™ with NITRUS™ Carbide and TORCH™ with Carbide Teeth Blades. Engineered to cut longer, cut more, and cut faster, these new blades equip users with the best carbide-teeth blade for every application.

“A few short years ago we disrupted the carbide-teeth market with the longest-lasting, most versatile, and fastest cutting blades for nail-embedded wood and metal with the AX™ with Carbide Teeth for Nail-Embedded Wood and the TORCH™ with Carbide Teeth for the toughest metal-cutting applications. Then, just this year we built on this offering with the TORCH™ with NITRUS CARBIDE™ for cast iron cuts,” said John Rossi, Vice President of Linear Edge Accessory Products for Milwaukee Tool. “Now we’re expanding this lineup once again by introducing Carbide Teeth Pruning Blades, Multi-Material Blades, and more sizes of our popular TORCH™ and TORCH™ with NITRUS™ Carbide Blades, providing users with unparalleled speed and life in a wide range of applications.”

The AX™ with Carbide Teeth for Pruning & Clean Wood Blades
Built to deliver the fastest cuts above and below ground, the AX™ with Carbide Teeth SAWZALL® Blades for Pruning & Clean Wood are constructed with a 3TPI design for the fastest cutting in clean wood. Featuring a low blade profile for root removal and an optimized carbide grade, these blades allow users to complete even the toughest root ball cuts and stump removals while withstanding impacts with harsh abrasives such as gravel, sand, and dirt. These blades deliver up to 50X more life in comparison to the carbon steel reciprocating saw blades available today.

The WRECKER™ with Carbide Teeth Blades
From clean wood to thick metals, the new WRECKER™ with Carbide Teeth SAWZALL® Blades are the most versatile carbide blades on the market. Complete with a Fang Tip™ Design that allows for faster plunge cuts into wood materials and a 6TPI design for material versatility, the WRECKER™ with Carbide Teeth Blades enable users to cut into everything from clean wood to thick metals for quick demolition and remodeling applications. These blades offer up to 50X more life vs. the standard bi-metal reciprocating saw blades available today.

The TORCH™ with Carbide Teeth Blades
Both the TORCH™ with Carbide Teeth and the TORCH™ with NITRUS CARBIDE™ blade lineups now include 12” models. Engineered with a 7TPI design to deliver extreme life and unmatched versatility in thick and extreme metal cutting applications, the TORCH™ with Carbide Teeth blades and the TORCH™ with NITRUS CARBIDE™ blades can tackle a wide variety of metal materials from black pipe to cast iron.

Milwaukee Tool is committed to providing users with accessory solutions that save time and increase productivity on the jobsite. Through their investment in carbide technology, the company continues to lead and drive innovation in the linear edge category by delivering the longest-lasting, most versatile, and fastest-cutting accessories available.

SAWZALL® Blades with Carbide Teeth
AX™ Blades
6” 3TPI The AX™ for Pruning and Clean Wood with Carbide Teeth 48-00-5231
$6.97
1PKs and 3PKs
9” 3TPI The AX™ for Pruning and Clean Wood with Carbide Teeth 48-00-5232
$9.97
1PKs and 3PKs
12” 3TPI The AX™ for Pruning and Clean Wood with Carbide Teeth 48-00-5233
$12.97
1PKs and 3PKs
WRECKER™ Blades
6” 6TPI The WRECKER™ with Carbide Teeth 48-00-5241
$9.97
1PKs, 3PKs, 5PKs
9” 6TPI The WRECKER™ with Carbide Teeth 48-00-5242
$12.97
1PKs, 3PKs, 5PKs
12” 6” 6TPI The WRECKER™ with Carbide Teeth 48-00-5243
$15.97
1PKs, 3PKs, 5PKs
TORCH™ Blades
12” 7TPI The TORCH™ Carbide Teeth 48-00-5203
$20.97
1PKs, 3PKs, 5PKs
12” 7TPI The TORCH™ with NITRUS CARBIDE™ for Cast Iron 48-00-5263
$27.97
1PKs, 3PKs, 5PKs
25 Packs
6” 7TPI The TORCH™ with Carbide Teeth 25PK 48-00-8501
$249.97
9” 7TPI The TORCH™ with Carbide Teeth 25PK 48-00-8502
$324.97
9” 5TPI The AX™ with Carbide Teeth 25PK 48-00-8526
$214.97

One tool. Any material. Every size. Those are the capabilities of the new RIDGID® RP 342-XL Press Tool. No two jobs are created equal, but the RIDGID RP 342-XL Press Tool is built for them all: Its lightweight design packs major power and boasts the widest range of applications of any press tool. Now you Read more

RIDGID RP 342-XL Press Tool, press technology, tools, cordless tools, RIDGID tools, plumbing, HVACOne tool. Any material. Every size. Those are the capabilities of the new RIDGID® RP 342-XL Press Tool.

No two jobs are created equal, but the RIDGID RP 342-XL Press Tool is built for them all: Its lightweight design packs major power and boasts the widest range of applications of any press tool. Now you can press 1⁄2” to 4” copper, stainless steel and carbon steel pipe, and 1⁄2” to 2” PEX pipe – in under 12 seconds and all with one tool.

The lightweight RP 342-XL features QuickSwitchTM technology to quickly switch from Standard to Extended 32kN applications to press 2 1⁄2” to 4” carbon steel. Adding to the tool’s versatility and usefulness on the job, the lightweight RP 342-XL is compatible with the RIDGID full line of Standard 32kN Press Tool accessories, including the StrutSlayrTM Strut Shear Head, Press SnapTM Soil Pipe Cutter and all MegaPress jaws.

RIDGID RP 342-XL Press Tool, press technology, tools, cordless tools, RIDGID tools, plumbing, HVAC“RIDGID has been the industry leader in press technology for decades and our latest innovation, the RP 342- XL Press Tool, continues to set us apart,” said Michael Provenzano, Global Product Manager for Press Connections at RIDGID. “The RP 342-XL offers maximum versatility in all types of materials and sizes that can be pressed with one tool.”

The RP 342-XL is backed by the industry’s leading warranty, and also offers the lowest initial investment for contractors whose goal is to press up to 4” copper, stainless steel and carbon steel pipe.

Emerson’s professional tools business, which includes RIDGID as well as the Greenlee and Klauke brands, provides the industry’s broadest portfolio of advanced, reliable tools and technologies for the mechanical, electrical and plumbing trades globally. Visit emerson.com/professionaltools for more information.