HARTING announced that it has developed a Roadshow Truck that will travel across North America showcasing leading connectivity applications. The truck showcases industrial and small form industrial connectors, cable assemblies, board level connectors, backplane assemblies, industrial Ethernet switches, and HARTING’s industrial RFID solution. The tour brings HARTING one step closer to their goal of supporting…
Capital Safety acquires solution provider for dropped-tool prevention
Capital Safety, a global provider in fall protection and home of the DBI-SALA and PROTECTA brands, announced that it has acquired Python Safety, a Woodstock, Georgia-based company that offers dropped object prevention solutions for tools and equipment. “We are very excited to have Python Safety become part of Capital Safety. This acquisition is a natural…
Newark element14 introduces new CK range of ESD-safe, ergonomic tools
Newark element14 has introduced the CK Ecotronic range of stamped steel pliers, cutters, and strippers that have been designed with electrostatic discharge safety and ergonomics in mind. Each product’s blades feature special tool steel that are hardened for long-term cutting performance, while the handles are designed to dissipate ESD to protect components against failure. Additional…
Enerpac Academy promotes safety with in-house training of high-pressure hydraulic tools
Enerpac has developed an in-house training program, Enerpac Academy, to offer Enerpac product operators and maintenance staff the opportunity to be trained in the use and maintenance of high-pressure hydraulic tools. With a focus on how these tools work and how they should be maintained, Enerpac Academy enables operators to learn how to use the…
Gear Keeper’s heavy tool tether offers 61% more stretch
The objective of personal tool tethering for at-height work is to secure tools, so as to prevent injury and damage to people and equipment below. It’s equally important to ensure this tether be ergonomically designed to maximize worker safety, productivity, and convenience. The new, ergonomic Gear Keeper model #TL1-3014 tether (for tools up to 15 lbs)…
Online end-user tools facilitate product selection and use
Thomas & Betts has made it easier to select and use its products with the addition of its online End-User Tools to its website, www.tnb.com. End-User Tools is a menu of self-service resources that are available to assist customers in locating product information. The link to End-User Tools is under the “Resources” tab on the…
Tools and kits for turbine maintenance teams
Snap-on Industrial designs, manufactures, and distributes hand and power tools, specialty tools, storage equipment, and training to meet industry needs. The company says it is ready to meet the needs of organizations engaged in the wind industry from around the world. Any combination of Snap-on products can be assembled in a custom kit for use…