ENR's weekly rundown of the latest construction products includes a hammer drill bit for getting through rebar-reinforced concrete, cut-resistant work gloves and an electronic torque wrench.
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Atlas Copco's LS and LP Series Compressors delivers up to 175 psig. The LS Series is a two-stage splash-lubricated compressor with a one-piece aluminum head to dissipate heat and prolong the life of the machine. The LP Series is a two-stage pressure-lubricated compressor delivers air at 100% duty cycle and has a stainless-steel valve design. Both compressors are available in horsepower increments of 5-30 hp. Atlas Copco; 800-732-6762; www.atlascopco.us
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The Command 20 Tasker S Rechargeable LED Helmet Light produces 60 lumens with a maximum illumination distance of 100 to 120 ft. The lamp comes with a rechargeable battery pack and can also be powered by four AA batteries. The lamp has a cluster of 20 white LEDS which provide a 38 degree field of vision and a peripheral view distance of 48 ft. The lamp is designed to fit any hard hat or other protective helmet. Fox Fury; 760-945-4231; www.foxfury.com
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The TechAngle Electronic Torque Wrench now has a cycle-counting feature to help track required calibration cycles. Torque wrenches are normally calibrated at either 5,000 cycles or once per year. The cycle counter allows for wrenches to be calibrated when needed. The wrench can be set in Newton meters, foot pounds, or inch pounds and angle of rotation. The TechAngle measures applied torque and angular rotation with an inertial gyroscope. Snap-On Industrial; 800-446-7404; www.snapon.com
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The Hilti TEX-CX Hammer Drill Bit is designed for drilling holes in concrete for anchor mounts. The bit's head is designed to reduce jamming or catching when encountering rebar. The bit is intended for drilling medium to heavy-duty anchors ranging from 3/6-in. to 1-in. in concrete, masonry and similar materials. Hilti; 918-872-3265; www.hilti.com
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ProFlex 710 CR Cut-Resistant Trades Gloves have a 100 percent Kevlar lining to prevent damage and has a gel polymer palm to dampen shock and impact. The palm has ANSI Level 3 cut protection and there is an abrasion-resistant, textured PVC coating on the palm and fingers. The glove has a breathable, three-layer spandex design with neoprene knuckle pads to prevent damage. Ergodyne; 800-225-8238; www.ergodyne.com
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