Sunday, June 7, 2009

German Power Tools Distributor Urges Government To Release Stimulus Funds

German Power Tools Distributor Urges Government To Release Stimulus Funds

ROBERT BOSCH, Inc., the local subsidiary of German car parts and power tools maker Robert Bosch GmbH, expects sales this year to slow from the "exceptional" 56% growth recorded in 2008, officials yesterday said.

The sales mix is also likely to change this year, with the firm’s power tools division looking to gain against car parts’ share in total sales with an uptick in public infrastructure activity, they said.

"[We are eyeing] double-digit growth but we don’t have figures right now ... 2008 was an exceptionally good year. It will be difficult [to match it]," Managing Director Franz Roland Odenthal told reporters at a briefing.

Sales to the Philippines stood at 13.6 billion euros last year, up by 56% from 2007, Mr. Odenthal said. As earlier reported, the group credited its year-on-year growth to the continued hike in car sales and expansion in the construction and mining sectors.

Read complete article in BWorldOnline.com

Thursday, April 2, 2009

DeWALT Launches Solid Rock Carbide SDS Plus Drill Bits With Two Times More Carbide For Increased Durability

DeWALT Launches Solid Rock Carbide SDS Plus Drill Bits With Two Times More Carbide For Increased Durability

Hampstead, MD - DeWALT, a leading manufacturer of industrial power tools and accessories, announces the launch of its SOLID ROCK CARBIDE SDS Plus drill bits (DW5501 - DW5541). The new bits are designed for mechanical contractors, electricians, forming and tilt wall contractors, MRO, glaziers and general contractors for drilling holes in hard concrete, reinforced concrete, block and pan decking.

Designed and manufactured in Germany, the bits have an innovative bonding system that is used to affix the SOLID ROCK CARBIDE tip to the flute providing extreme durability and longer bit life in the toughest applications.

Ranging from 5/32" - 1/2" in size, the SOLID ROCK CARBIDE SDS Plus drill bits have a full head, four-cutter design that has two times more carbide and is five times more durable than competitive two-cutter bits.

The SOLID ROCK CARBIDE SDS Plus drill bits are also designed with a four flute design. The four separate channels provide optimum debris removal for faster drilling.

SOURCE: DeWALT

Taken From ToolingOnline.com

Friday, February 20, 2009

The DeWALT Hoseless 18-Gauge Nailer

The DeWALT Hoseless 18-Gauge Nailer

Begin by thinking about all the possible uses you might have for compressed air. If you won't be doing anything other than nailing, then a small, oil-free compressor does a great job. They're portable, quiet, they plug into a regular wall outlet, and they don't take up much workshop space. I've used the Porter-Cable and Bostitch 2 hp models for everything from fine trim work to one-man framing.

If you think the same thing with me, let's decide to go pneumatic, there's also a little-known bonus you need to consider. You absolutely must take a look at a pin nailer if you'll be installing small molding profiles, building furniture or making model boats and aircraft out of wood. This tiny, handheld air tool shoots thin, 23-gauge headless fasteners.

With a compressor on hand, it also enables a whole range of rental air tools for specific jobs. A roofing nailer for shingling, a framing nailer for basement renovations or a tool that shoots small nails in the centre of collated plastic washers for holding down building wrap.

Based on a finishing nailer body, the Nail Kicker uses a tube and plunger assembly in place of a nail magazine and nose piece to kick nails out backwards from reclaimed boards. I've used this tool personally, and it speeds denailing 300% to 400% compared with hammer and crowbar methods.

Perhaps by now you're thinking you really don't want to build an entire air nailer arsenal. Is a finishing nailer all you really want? Consider a hoseless model instead of a compressor and air-powered tool.

The Paslode finishing nailer, for instance, uses a replaceable canister of combustible fuel to drive nails. The DeWALT hoseless 18-gauge nailer uses the same kind of rechargeable battery you'll find on a drill our impact driver. I know from experience that both these tools work well.