Arm yourself with the best portable air compressor and tools for construction or demolition Atlas Copco The new XAS96JD 185-cfm rotary screw air compressor is driven by a John Deere engine. Gull-wing doors allow easy access for routine maintenance, while thumb screws have been used on the access panel to the cooler for easy serviceability. Other features include computer-generated rotor profiles that optimize air flow; a monoque frame assembly and torsion style suspension for a sturdy machine; and compact design with a 52-inch track width for easy maneuverability. American Pneumatic Airgo-line paving breakers feature the double-action vibration isolator, utilizing "polysorb" elastomer, which absorbs the upward and downward vibration to the hands and arms of the operator. The line consists of paving breakers in the 40-, 60- and 90-pound classes. The Airgo-line handle also is interchangeable with American Pneumatic standard models 140,160 and 180. Sullair A new wedge-shaped exterior, a removable modular canopy and a rear bumper with recessed tail lights are new features found on the model 375 portable air compressor (above). Other features include the highway-towable running gear, E-Z lube axle, adjustable height hitch and large tool box. This single-stage, fluid-flooded compressor delivers 375 cfm at 100 psig. Also from Sullair are 60- and 90-pound breakers featuring an optional hinged flex-handle that reduces up to 60 percent of the vibration to the operator without loss of power. Kaeser The new M 22 Mobilair air compressor (below) delivers up to 75 cfm at 100 psig and weighs just 1,120 pounds. It features the power-saving Sigma air end, heavy-duty Kubota diesel engine, and an instrument and lighting package. A high-capacity, cold-start battery provides reliable operation, even in severe working conditions. A tortion bar suspension system, oversized tires and compact design give superior road handling. Along with air compressors, Kaeser offers a complete line of air tools, with valves, pistons and other moving parts made from shock-resistant tool steels. MobilairTools are designed to reduce vibration. GrimmerSchmidt Trailer and skid-mounted air compressors range in capacities from 100 to 1,600 cfm at operating pressures from 100 to 150 psig. Features include reduced weight and size for added mobility, rustproof, scratch-resistant powder coated steel frames and fiberglass enclosures. Atlas Copco Berema The new Tex 419 is a powerful four-bolt chipping hammer ideal for chipping, chiseling and light demolition work. The high flow design, 4-inch piston and reliable plate valve provide greater performance and easy maintenance. The ergonomic handle and trigger reduce vibration and fatigue. The Tex 419 is available with hex or round bushing and standard or ball retainers. Makita Model MAC3000 1.5-hp air compressor has durable cast aluminum components for light weight and fast heat dissipation. The wheelbarrow design with semi-pneumatic tires makes it easy to maneuver the compressor, and the efficiently designed 740-rpm pump makes starting easier with less current draw. Pneumatic tools include the AN922 framing nailer that fires standard 2-inch and 3 1/2-inch plastic collated 22-degree round head stick nails. Weighing only 8.4 pounds, the nailer has a depth-setting knob for easy adjustment of nine nailing depths. To load the easy load magazine, just insert nails and pull back on the pusher block. The nailer operates on air pressure of 65-120 psig. Wachs This tube and pipe beveling machine delivers maximum power while offering reduced size and weight. The tool prepares pipe from 0.500 inches o.d. to 4.5 inches o.d. for welding quickly and accurately. It has minimal side clearance for use in tight areas. Ingersoll-Rand The P185WIR air compressor, part of the new Platinum Series, is powered by a fuel-efficient, direct-injection, water cooled Ingersoll-Rand diesel engine. The engine is equipped with a glow plug for safer, improved starting in cold weather climates. A standard filter/water separator minimizes downtime due to fuel contamination. In addition, engine oil and filter change intervals are extended to 500 hours. Other features include a rear metal bumper, tortional running gear, A-frame drawbar with adjustable pintle eye, safety chains with safety hooks and automatic compressor and engine safety shutdown. Airman With a maximum air pressure of 120 psi and an operating weight of 2,425 pounds, the PDS 185S air compressor has a lockable instrument panel and side doors for security. The quick-glow automatic cold weather starting system removes guesswork, and the automatic air bleeder system promotes safe operation. The direct-drive twin screw air end increases service life and contributes to the low 71 dB(A) sound level. There's enough on-board storage for a 90-pound breaker, various tools and up to 50 feet of air hose. The compressor is powered by a 50-hp Isuzu diesel engine. Gardner Denver Designed to power everything from impact wrenches to roofing nailers, the HGA 3-3 8-hp air compressor provides a maximum discharge pressure of 175 psi. Features include 12-volt electric start with alternator and back-up recoil start, inter-cooler, continuous-run unloader valve and efficient cooling using aluminum heads and cylinders. The compressor, which weighs 274 pounds, has vibration isolators. Chicago Pneumatic The CP-4129 Series chipping hammer is designed for heavy-duty jobs with its steel handle flange, four 1/2-inch bolts, alloy steel piston and cylinder. Other features include a D-handle for outside trigger, a precise teasing throttle for maximum control and a rotating muffler to direct exhaust away from the operator. Chicago Pneumatic also offers the new Model CPS-190 towable air compressor with a capacity of 187 cfm at 102 psi. Power comes from a 63-hp Deutz oil-cooled engine. Diamond Air (IMT) The DA435HA air compressor provides rotary screw technology in a compact size. Designed for use on service vehicles, the air compressor delivers air on demand. Features include oil-flooded rotary screw end, oil reserve tank with filler port and lubricant level sight glass, and air inlet controls to match air demand output. The replaceable spin-on compressor lubricant filter has a 25-micron rating and safety bypass. Safety features include a compressor lube high-temp shutdown and over-pressure system, an automatic blow-down device and warning and informational decals. P.K. Lindsay The Quantum 80 rotary screw air compressor is available in either a trailer-mounted version or skid-mounted for installation in truck beds or on other vehicles. The compact rotary air end provides a continuous, smooth flow of air and eliminates the need for large, bulky air receivers. The air compressor will operate a 90-pound pavement breaker and is balanced and light enough for a single operator to handle with ease. A new option is the air motor rewind hose reel equipped with an adjustable-speed air motor and chain for rewinding the hose. Engine choices are a 35-hp Kohler gas engine or a 30-hp Deutz diesel engine.
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Tools are used every day in every industry. They make small tasks easier and large tasks possible, but they're often taken for granted. Whether they're simple hand tools, or more complex power tools, all tools can pose a hazard in the workplace. Most of the time, hand and power tools can be used with no problems --but serious injuries can occur when tools are not properly maintained or they are not used correctly. Take steps now to identify and correct potential tool-related hazards in your workplace. Do you see what is wrong in this picture? 1. Non-insulated hand-tool must not be used for work on electrical box. OSHA says at 1910.335(a) (2)(i): "When working near exposed energized conductors or circuit parts, each employee shall use insulated tools or handling equipment if the tools or handling equipment might make contact with such conductors or parts. If the insulating capability of insulated tools or handling equipment is subject to damage, the insulating material shall be protected." 2. Improper use of tool OSHA says employers should establish safe working procedures. Five basic safety rules OSHA recommends to prevent hazards associated with the use of hand and power tools: * Keep all tools in good condition with regular maintenance. * Use the right tool for the job. * Examine each tool for damage before use and do not use damaged tools. * Operate tools according to the manufacturers' instructions. * Provide and use properly the right personal protective equipment. 3. Employee is not wearing personal protective equipment. OSHA says at 1910.335(a) (1)(i): "Employees working in areas where there are potential electrical hazards shall be provided with, and shall use, electrical protective equipment that is appropriate for the specific parts of the body to be protected and for the work to be performed. Note: Personal protective equipment requirements are contained in subpart I of this part." 4. Employee is wearing a conductive article of jewelry OSHA says at 1910.333(c) (8): "Conductive apparel." Conductive articles of jewelry and clothing (such a watch bands, bracelets, rings, key chains, necklaces, metalized aprons, cloth with conductive thread, or metal headgear) may not be worn if they might contact exposed energized parts. However, such articles may be worn if they are rendered nonconductive by covering, wrapping, or other insulating means. 5. Lockout/Tagout not performed. When I was a kid, I wanted to work in a hardware store. There was something irresistible about the beehive-like rows of even-size bins containing screws and nails sorted and graded by size and use. I was also taken with the walls of tools - shovels, rakes, and hoes of every description in stacks of a dozen or more. Though at the time I wanted to be a bulldozer operator, it is these smaller tools of the trade that I most often employ today. Most of my earthmoving endeavors involve trowels, my favorite tools. My preferred trowel is sold by A.M. Leonard Tool Supply as simply a "nursery trowel." This solid, indestructible instrument has a forged blade and a hardwood handle. At just under a pound in weight, this trowel is a lifetime investment. The broad blade is ideal for excavating wide planting holes for containerized and bareroot perennials and is nearly impossible to bend, even when working around rocks and roots. Inexpensive trowels just do not hold up to such abuse. I used to go through half a dozen in a season, each bent into a unique shape or snapped in two by a pesky rock or intractable clay. Then I found my first nursery trowel. I still have it after 12 years. A close second is a new gadget a friend got for me at a local nursery. It looks like a cross between a trowel and a bulb planter, with a keeled and pointed, 10-inch, razor-sharp, stainless-steal blade marked off in inches and centimeters. The entire tool is one piece, with a plastic grip over the handle. It's called an All Pro No. 202, made by W. H. Cox. This tool doubles for digging and weeding - it cuts through roots and digs deeper than a conventional trowel. The long, slender blade works equally well for planting bulbs, eliminating the need for the addition of a bulb planter to your toolshed. A third trowel every gardener should have is a small, lightweight tool for small jobs and working in tight spaces. I won mine - aluminum with a plastic grip - as a door prize at a Rock Garden Society meeting. It is great for working among rocks where precision is a must, and is so lightweight it will never give me carpal-tunnel syndrome. I also value the small blade when planting seedlings. I am a lazy gardener, and a lazy shopkeeper as well. I got over my obsession with order fairly early. At the end of the day, trowels, pruners, and grass clippers go into a bucket. I know I should clean my tools after each use, but I don't. Who has the time? There are people who have a barrel filled with motor oil and builder's sand to scour off tools and instantly cure them after every use, but I am not one of them. I scrape my blades clean with my finger, while the soil is still moist. At the end of the season, I wash everything down with the hose, and scrub off stubborn clumps with a wire brush. If the tools are rusted, I hit them with a shot of WD-40. By December, gardening tools hang clean on their nails in the garage, set aside with the end of the growing season - just in time to pick up the snow shovel and the icebreaker. |
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