With L, M and H Class models, Metabo’s ASR 35 AutoClean Plus range of all-purpose vacuum cleaners is designed to help tradesmen maintain a healthy working environment.

Construction generates several different types of dust, many of which pose a serious health risk to both tool operator and others on site. Especially as fine dust can hang in the air for many hours after generation. For example, drilling, cutting, grinding or polishing concrete, brick, mortar, tiles, stone or other masonry, generates dust that contains crystalline silica particles, commonly called silica dust. Silica dust particles between 1 and 0.1μm (1,000μm = 1mm) in size are close to invisible and are so small that they can be breathed deep into the lungs, where they can cause irreparable damage. These small particles are called Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) and are known to cause diseases such as silicosis (an irreversible stiffening of the lungs), lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and renal (kidney) cancer. Scary stuff if you are exposed to masonry dusts all day at work! To reduce the risk of exposure to RCS dust, the various state government workplace health and safety offices around Australia recommend the use of industrial vacuum cleaners that comply with either the Class M or H requirements in AS/NZS 60335.2.69:2017 Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – Particular requirements for wet and dry vacuum cleaners, including power brush, for industrial and commercial use (IEC 60335.2.69 ED 5, MOD). Metabo’s ASR 35 AutoClean Plus range of all-purpose vacuum cleaners includes models that comply with the Class L, M and H requirements. They are all designed for extraction direct from a connected power tool and have a power socket for that power tool, that allows the vacuum to start up automatically when the connected tool is in operation and shut down automatically when it is turned off. The M and H Class machines, complete with anti-static hose, will also continue to operate for around 10 seconds after the tool is  turned off, to ensure that the suction hose is completely empty of dust. All three models come complete with the AutoClean Plus function, that electromagnetically shakes the filter cartridges clean when the suction performance falls below the optimum level, allowing for automatic filter cleaning while in continuous use. The volume flow indicator will light up when the container is full and/or if the suction hose is blocked. A sound is also activated, in the case of the M and H Class machines. All three models are suitable for both dry and wet vacuuming. Each machine will shut down when the maximum fill level of liquid is reached. Each model can also be fitted with either paper or fleece filter bags, for applications that generate small amounts of fine dust. For applications that generate large amounts of fine dust and for H Class dusts, a PE disposal bag must be used. Metabo also offer a range of extraction adapters such as the Metabo GED 125 grinding shroud, CED 125 Plus cutting shroud, DDE 14 and DDE 72 drilling extraction adapters that, when connected to a Metabo tool and industrial vacuum cleaner, extract dust from the generation point, before it escapes into the air. These adapters provide the perfect partner for the M Class ASR 35 M ACP and H Class ASR 35 H ACP vacuum cleaners, especially when working with masonry. These powerful 1400 W vacuum cleaners have a 35 Litre collection container and come with 8 m power cables, to give you plenty of reach. The L Class ASR 35 L ACP comes standard with a 35 mm diameter, 3.5 m generalpurpose suction hose, whereas the M Class ASR 35 M ACP and H Class ASR 35 H ACP models come with a 35 mm diameter, 4.0 m anti-static hose to prevent static charge build up. All three machines provide plenty of suction with 248 hPa (mbar) of vacuum pressure and 3660 l/min of air output, and each model’s large wheels and casters make manoeuvring easy. Metabo’s ASR 35 AutoClean Plus range of all-purpose vacuum cleaners provides a solution for all the major dust classes and applications. Although they work best with Metabo tools, they also work with other tool brands with correctly fitted dust attachments.

Contact your nearest CSS Member Store for more information.

The electrical industry is one of the most progressive trade occupations. It is especially important to be up to date and to always have the right tool on hand. KNIPEX specialty pliers are carefully designed and manufactured in Germany, always focusing on the needs of the user which is vital when working on electrical installations. In this case, the electrician holding the pliers is also holding his life in his hands. KNIPEX insulated tools therefore not only meet statutory requirements, but also offer the greatest possible safety, reliability and performance.

REGULATED BY STANDARDS

Only trained professionals are allowed to work on live installations. Requirements that have to be met by tools used in live work are determined by DIN EN / IEC 60900. KNIPEX tools which bear the special 1000V mark are all approved for work up to 1000V AC. Every insulated tool undergoes, one by one, a dielectric strength at 10,000V AC before it is sold. This means that work in the area up to 1000 V AC has a safety buffer of 10 times the permitted maximum limit. Other procedures check the reliability of the insulation towards heat, cold, tensile and impact force. In addition to the KNIPEX quality assurance system certified to ISO 9001, external institutes and test centres such as the VDE guarantee that all VDE criteria have been satisfied. The insulation provides safety when handling electrical installations. In addition, the mechanical properties of the basic tool, such as cutting performance, precision and stability all form part of the overall quality of the insulated tools.

Professionals trust their tools, and with KNIPEX insulated pliers users can depend on safety, quality and durability.

Impact-A SDS plus – SC4 Drill Bits have a SOLID CARBIDE head. They are the longest lasting masonry drills in the world and capable of drilling the toughest materials. They are considered one of the best when it comes to drilling into reinforced concrete, when using a hammer drill or a rotary hammer with SDS plus holders. The SOLID CARBIDE 4 cutter head is composed of the highest-quality carbide, allowing it to resist high impact force when used with any rotary hammer power tools. It also has an extremely sharp pyramid shaped centring tip, providing stability at the start of drilling. The bond between the head and the flute is critical to the quality and performance of the bit. The SDS plus – SC4 Bits have undergone martensitic transformation, which creates the highest bond of carbide to steel, ensuring the carbide head remains attached to the flute, even under extreme pressure. Designed with the visibility of a wear mark indicating if the diameter of the hole is still in tolerance for metal anchor setting, the SDS plus – SC4 SOLID CARBIDE 4 cutter head, can break through any reinforced concrete. The SOLID CARBIDE four head cutting design allows for a neat true hole, providing no obstruction in the hole and creates a firm fit for fasteners, rebar or other bits that need to be inserted. As proof of quality, the drill bit bears the test mark of the PGM Masonry Drill Bit Association Board, guaranteeing compliance with tight tolerances, exact drilling and the firm hold of fixings. The flutes on the SC4 Bit have been designed for effective dust removal, allowing the dust to be removed quickly to reduce wear and tear on the drill head and flute. This also prevents drag on the flute as it prevents dust build up between the bit and hole wall. Having less drag relieves the load pressure off the power tool and bit, extending the life of them both.

Impact-A SDS plus – SC4 SOLID CARBIDE Bits are designed and made in Germany and distributed exclusively via CSS group members.

The new Bordo chamfering tool, E-Z Chamfer, hit the market late last year and the company has seen huge demand for this unique product. As Cameron Brown from Bordo explained, the reason for E-Z Chamfer’s popularity is that it answered an unmet need in the market. Before E-Z Chamfer, how did people chamfer the end of some threaded rod they had just cut to length? How did they chamfer the end of a rusty bolt they needed to screw a nut on to? How did they chamfer a dowel, some rebar or a section of pipe?
The short answer is ‘not very satisfactorily’. Generally, people used a hand file or grinding disc, which was time-consuming and left an uneven edge. True innovation is about simplification and about finding solutions to problems most people in the market haven’t even identified as needing solving. But a unique new product doesn’t come together overnight. E-Z Chamfer represents two years of development work and plenty of trial and error to get the product just right. Head of engineering development at Bordo, John Lojko, said that getting the cutting rakes correct was critical as E-Z Chamfer needed to be suitable for a wide variety of materials. Bordo consulted widely with end users during the design process. They were unanimous in saying they required a tool that was not just capable of chamfering mild steel, wood and plastics, but also very hard materials, in particular Grade 12.9 super hard bolts. A critical component of the solution was to manufacture E-Z Chamfer from M2 High Speed Steel, the same material Bordo Quicksilver and Delta Point drill bits are manufactured from. And by machining the cutting slots into a pentagon-shaped cone, Bordo was able to create five cutting chamfering slots to increase cutting efficiency and tool life. While advertised as chamfering products up to 18mm, in fact, by using a circular motion, E-Z Chamfer will chamfer round products up to 24mm. To see E-Z Chamfer in action go to: www.bordo.com.au/videos/ezchamfer

The M18 FUEL ONE-KEY High Torque Impact Wrench allow users the opportunity to finally eliminate hoses and cords once and for all. Available in 3 different models; ½” Friction Ring, ½” Pin Detent and a ¾” Friction Ring – the new models are designed with a four-mode DRIVE CONTROL™ feature, providing the user with the versatility to switch between modes to match the power and speed to the application at hand. A new Bolt Removal Mode provides maximum nut-busting torque to remove the most stubborn bolts or nuts and, as soon as it senses the bolt or nut is broken free, the tool then shifts to 750RPM for unmatched control when removing fasteners.

Through ONE-KEY, users will be able to Customise, Track, and Manage the new impact wrenches. ONE-KEY Tool Customisation gives users access to a range of setups on selected models like custom drive control, lug nut mode, and concrete anchor mode:

• Custom Drive Control: Adjust the RPMs to deliver more control for delicate fastening applications. Adjust the torque and RPMs to achieve repeatable torque results from repetitive fastening applications.
• Lug Nut Mode: Eliminate the need for torque sticks by choosing between two settings that will deliver repeatable output
  on lug nut applications, and check final torque with a calibrated torque wrench.
• Concrete Anchor Mode: Select this mode so the tool will automatically shut down once the anchor is seated to reduce broken anchors and stripped material.

Users can create their own profile and, with the touch of a button on the tool, easily go back and forth between saved profiles so each application uses the most accurate and productive settings. Once the tool is set, a phone is no longer needed. Users can also access available setups based on common applications and materials.

The ONE-KEY Integrated Tool Tracking functionality will allow users to identify where and when their impact wrench was last seen. Records and locations will update when any device with the ONE-KEY app comes within 30m of the impact, allowing the user to quickly pinpoint missing tools. Integrated Tool Security will provide an extra layer of protection to prevent theft and tampering. With simplified Tool and Equipment Management, users will also have a central place to take inventory of their impact wrench and all other tools and equipment, and keep detailed records of all inventory to easily build a budget and manage spend.

Milwaukee’s commitment to improving productivity across the job site by providing performance-driven and trade-focused solutions is a testament to their disruptive innovation and game changing technology.