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Pivoting bottom jaw for improved grip
The KNIPEX Tools Gripping Pliers Series is designed to offer a heavy duty design and
extensive gripping abilities. The series includes the following: 10” Universal Gripping
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Pliers, which feature a pivoting bottom
jaw designed to automatically adjust to
any workpiece; 8” Long-Nose Gripping
Pliers, which feature narrow, long jaws
that are 1/4” in width; and 11” Welding
Gripping pliers that feature moveable
jaws with clamps for sections with high
ridges up to 1-1/2”. All the pliers offer a
heavy duty design with a release lever and one-handed operation for easy
use. The pliers are made from high-strength rolled steel, and the gripping jaws are
forged from chrome vanadium electric steel.
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Improved touchscreen functionality
The Diesel Laptops DTC Solutions Update is
designed to provide customers with quick, easyto
find repair information on diagnostic trouble
codes (DTCs). The update features a new user
interface, 100 new and updated modules, over
1,200 more images and an improved search
engine. The update also improves touchscreen
functionality, allowing users to navigate the program
with common touch gestures including
swipes and double-taps. This item is available as
part of Diesel Laptop kits.
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Designed to reduce smoke
The Bernard 300 amp Clean Air
Fume Extraction MIG Gun is
designed to allow users to reduce
smoke at the source with an industrial
duty frame extraction gun
comparable in size and weight to a
regular welding gun. This gun features
a black finish on all vacuum
tubes and chambers. The vacuum
chamber is designed to provide
good joint access and visibility, and
the 360 degree vacuum hose swivel
helps improve flexibility and reduce
operator wrist fatigue. This gun is
intended for large weldment and
confined space welding applications,
the company says.
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Riveted ball-bearing drawer slides
The Homak 30” GT Top Chest offers high security
tubular locks, heavy duty plastic embossed handles
and full extension gas struts. This chest also
features riveted ball-bearing drawer slides, stainless
steel plated drawer pulls and a 3.2 mil Epoxy
Polyester powdercoat finish. Drawer liners and a
top mat are included.
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Double latex dip for maximum protection
The 212 AX360 Shield Grip Gloves, No.
AXSDG-05, are designed to keep users protected
with a double layer latex dip that ensures liquids
are kept away from the skin. The primary layer
of texture latex helps improve grip integrity, and
the secondary layer of smooth latex offers protection
from liquids.
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Delivers up to three ounces per minute
The K-Tool International 19.2V Cordless
Grease Gun, No. KTI73970, delivers up to 3 oz
per minute and can handle up to six grease cartridges
on a single charge. This grease gun offers
three loading options: bulk, 14-oz cartridge or
suction fill. The tool includes two 1.5Ah lithium
ion 19.2V battery packs, a 110V AC one hour
quick charger, a 30” high-pressure grease hose
and quick lock coupler. The quick lock coupler is
designed for one-handed operation and locks
and unlocks over any conventional 1/8” NPT
grease fitting so the user doesn’t have to hold
the coupler in place.
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Meets ELD mandate
The Penske Driver app is a fully integrated, custom
app designed to provide truck drivers with
easy Hours of Service functionality to meet the
electronic logging device (ELD) mandate, and other
productivity tools. The app allows drivers to locate
truck stops, CNG stations, public scales and Penske
service locations; access vehicle information, including
a vehicle’s recent service history; and digitally
submit fuel receipts with a simple form and receipt
photo. The Driver app is available for free download
in the Apple App Store and on Google Play.
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