NEWS 07/24 PRODUCT
7. Mapei adds to zero options Mapei UK’s Zero line of carbon offset* products has been extended with the introduction of two waterproofing mortars and two coatings. Mapelastic Zero elastic cementitious mortar is used for waterproofing, bathrooms, swimming pools and concrete elements and Mapelastic Guard Zero flexible
cementitious mortar used for protecting concrete structures against aggressive atmospheric agents.
The Zero line coatings include Silancolor Pittura Zero – a silicate based, vapour-permeable protective paint system and Elastocolor Pittura Zero elastomeric paint, for crack-bridging protection. The four products join Mapei’s wide range of Zero construction products which provide contractors and specifiers with durable, high-performance products with CO2 fully offset in the entire life cycle.
www.mapei.com
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8. Snickers Workwear’s Kneeguard protects Snickers Workwear’s Kneeguard combines trademarked Kneeguard pads with the Kneeguard PRO positioning system in Snickers Workwear trousers, to make one of the most ergonomic solutions for effective knee protection. Snickers Workwear has a range of
eight Kneepads to fit different types of trousers to suit different jobs on site, including the specialist Squarefit Kneepads for the Floorlayer trousers and the slim-fit Kneepads for street-smart slim-fit trousers. It also offers its D30 Ergo kneepads that mould around your knee to provide enhanced impact protection.
Snickers Workwear trousers come in five different leg lengths and the design of its kneepad pocket allows you to adjust the kneepads to different heights to ensure the correct positioning to maximise protection.
www.snickersworkwear.com
9. Makita adds impact
Makita’s 1/2-inch pin detent DTW1004 18V LXT Impact Wrench; powered by a brushless motor, combines power and efficiency for unparalleled performance on every job. With a nut-busting torque of 1300Nm, Makita’s new DTW1004 18V LXT Impact Wrench delivers up to 2400 impacts per minute, 2000 rpm no load speed and 1050Nm in general fastening torque. Its three-stage power selection feature allows users to tailor the RPM and fastening torque to suit the application. The electric brake function rapidly stops rotation which could lead to unintended over tightening, damage to fasteners and workplace accidents.
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Meanwhile, other important features of this impressively powerful and versatile tool include a unique rubber joint system which increases the durability of the tool and battery terminals, twin LED job lights to illuminate work areas, and a durable hammer case for maximum reliability.
https://www.makitauk.com/
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10. Makita eases the load Makita’s new battery powered wheelbarrow, the DCU601 is equipped with an electric lift for even easier loading and unloading. The DCU601’s electric lift can only be operated on flat ground, where it can elevate from 475mm to 1,020mm in approximately 30 seconds. It also has an increased maximum load capacity of 300kg on flat
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ground (0 – 3 degrees) and 180kg on slopes up to 12 degrees. It has three speed settings, plus a reverse setting with a speed of 1.0 Km/h. The machine is powered by two 18V LXT Li-ion batteries, but up to four can be used in series for a longer run time of up to 100 minutes. The machine will automatically switch to the second pair once the first two batteries have depleted.
www.makitauk.com
11. Samac Fixings unveils new TEK Screw range
Samac Fixings’ new TEK Screw range, available in packs of 100, is engineered for a wide range of applications where materials such as wood and metal need to be screwed together - without the need for pre-drilling. TEK screws feature a self-tapping thread, allowing them to cut their own thread into the material they are fastening, along with a drilling point. The range includes the Hex Head Self Drilling Screw with two options for light and heavy section steel to steel fixing. The Hex Head Self Drilling Screw (Sheet to Timber) incorporates a Type 17 Cut point, maximising
12. Mannok launches new addition to insulation range Mannok’s IsoCavity insulation is full fill PIR (polyisocyanurate)
cavity wall Insulation, which complementes its existing range of quality insulation boards. It is asy to cut and fit, made with profiled tongue- and-groove edges which aids installation, and tested and certified to accommodate a
10mm residual cavity. It utilises more of the cavity width than traditional partial fill PIR boards, without compromising the weathertightness of the wall.
With a thermal conductivity of 0.022 W/mk and with low emissivity composite foil facings increasing the thermal resistance of the 10mm residual cavity, Mannok IsoCavity maximises the thermal performance of the wall resulting in U-Values which can easily meet and exceed all current building regulations. It has just received Agrément certification approval.
https://mannokbuild.com/
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thread engagement with timber for a secure, reliable hold. The Countersunk Self Drilling Screw with Wings carves out cavities in the timber, preserving structural integrity even while the timber expands and contracts. Completing the range is the Hex Head Self Drilling Stitching Screw (Sheet to Sheet
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