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Knipex’s powerful new end cutting nippers are perfect for reinforced concrete work
STRONG, powerful and made from high grade steel, the Knipex End Cutting Nippers (68 01 200) won’t let you down when it comes to tightening steel mesh knots during reinforced concrete work.
The tool is 200mm long and weighs 319g, with a comfortable plastic-coated handle, giving the user a powerful and easy-to-use pair of nippers for concrete work.
The head shape provides optimised movement when tightening steel mesh knots with hardened cutting edges for soft and hard wire. The end cutting nippers are also suitable for twisting and cutting binding wire.
The power and effectiveness of the nippers come from Knipex’s superb manufacturing process. The tool’s cutting edges have been additionally hardened to approximately 61 HRC. The high- grade special tool steel, is forged and oil-hardened over a number of stages.
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A successful demonstration sparks new business at D K Plant Hire
D K PLANT Hire of Aberfeldy, Perthshire has opted for a brace of Volvo compact excavators for the first time, following a successful demonstration by SMT GB’s utility dealer, CS Machinery Sales Ltd.
The machines chosen by the company include a zero swing, two-and-a-half tonne ECR25D and the smaller one-and-a- half tonne EC18D following a competitive demonstration and comprehensive machine evaluation, according to Proprietor Danny Kirk. “We established a very good relationship with Calum Shaw at CS Machinery and opted for the Volvo excavators for the first time, as part of an overall package for equipment,” said Danny. “They certainly have quality built in and, so far, I’ve been delighted with their performance and reliability.”
The ECR25D is the smallest zero swing model in the Volvo compact excavator range, and is powered by a 1.1 litre low emission engine, developing 21hp. With
an operating weight of 2.5 tonnes, the ECR25D is available with a choice of short or long dipper arm, giving a reach of either 4.48 metres or 4.77 meters, and a dig depth measuring from 2.67 metres to a generous 2.96 metres.
The zero swing excavator design provides exceptional stability and is ideal for working in confined spaces. Simultaneous control of slew and offset movements provides faster, more precise performance. All hydraulic functions are also performed in total independence, for more control and less delay when handling multiple tasks.
Both machines feature automatic two- speed travel, automatically shifting gear
from high to low, according to the travel load. The EC18D also has a hydraulically extendable undercarriage as standard. Hammer/shear lines are also a standard feature on Volvo compact excavators.
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