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Wiha presents the true electrician’s case Hand tool manufacturer Wiha is launching its new, second generation Electrician’s Competence XXL. Tested and approved since 2015, this case concept is now offered with tools tailored to the electrician. Thanks to its safety, functionality and ergonomic design, the Wiha case trolley promises a true, all-round solution to tackle everyday tasks with its 115-piece set. The new, perfected equipment set includes the new Wiha torch, the dowel racket and other original features which come to market as part of the case relaunch. Wiha states that each of the 115 pieces has rightly earned its place in the new case. Every item has at least one product


feature which brings an additional benefit to the user. “We have replaced a few products from the first case generation with newly developed items precisely tailored to the needs of the electricians’ trade,” explains Ronny Lindskog, Director of Sales and Marketing at Wiha. “We further enhanced the new selection until we were fully convinced that we had put together an ideal package for electricians.” Established Wiha classics remain part of the equipment set. These include TriCut installation pliers, and the VDE


screwdriver and torque solutions from the Wiha slim family. The same goes for the LiftUp electric magazine bit holder. Its new upgrade version includes an even more specific selection of six VDE slim bits for electrician applications, which are ready for use at the press of a button. New products that are designed to make the working day easier for electricians include: - At just over 10 cm, the short Stubby VDE screwdriver bit holder with slim bits guarantees greater safety in confined


spaces. - The new automatic stripping pliers can be used for a wide range of cables between 0.03 and 16 mm². Plier cutters can be quickly exchanged thanks to replacement


blades, instantly provided in the handle when needed. The user’s health is also protected thanks to the supplied damper. - The automatic crimping pliers make crimping wire-end sleeves easy as they combine two crimping pliers in one to handle cable gauges between 0.08 and 16 mm². A


feed mechanism for wire-end sleeves prevents the plastic cover from being crimped along with the wires. Especially small wire-end sleeves no longer get caught or twisted thanks to the hexagonal crimping.


- Wiha now offers its new dowel racket as an alternative solution to conventional power drills for inserting dowels


into soft construction materials. A simple strike of a hammer replaces the use of much heavier power tools. The dowel racket also protects users from sparkovers. New problem solvers in the case also truly impress: - The Wiha electrician’s hammer stands out due to optimised weight distribution, which brings noticeably improved


balance and effective handling. Thanks to the flat surface on the hammer handle, cables and dowels are positioned effectively without causing any damage. The flat claws ensure that nails and nail clamps can be easily removed. - The new electrician’s spirit level provides variable distance marks for up to four flush boxes, therefore making


work a lot easier. Both bubbles can be seen perfectly, even from a sharp angle, thus making things more efficient while you are working on ceiling fixtures or floors. - The Longlife 2m electrician’s folding ruler allows users to make distance marks for up to three flush boxes. The


integrated cable retractor for cables between 3-7mm also helps with such tasks. It glows when under a UV light, so it can be found effortlessly in the dark. The multifunctional torch with a 2-stage LED light, UV and laser function forms the basis for other equipment which


will make the case shine bright in the future. For further information please visit www.wiha.com/en/


Accuracy and efficiency in hand with Stabila LAR 350 site laser On-site measuring tasks can be completed quickly and accurately with the new Stabila LAR 350 rotational site laser, packed with features for increased productivity. The fully automatic, motor-driven rotation laser for horizontal and vertical applications as well as manual inclination in two axes, provides accurate results in no time,


with a fast-self-levelling function that works within 10 seconds. Thanks to the laser’s Motion Control, operation is simple, with a movement sensor in the remote control detecting every hand movement and transmitting them to


the laser using infrared technology up to 20m. As well as the rotation function (horizontal and vertical), and the plumb-line function (above and below), the line function with SCAN mode enables direct work on


the laser line indoors, while the DUAL SLOPE inclination function allows precise adjustment of the rotation laser inclination by remote control. Thus, the levelling plane can be tilted by up to 5° on two axes. For vertical operation, the vertical levelling plane can be tilted by up to 5° – a useful feature when performing vertical levelling and marking tasks. Using the remote


control during vertical operation, an axis can be automatically and accurately aligned with the target point of the REC 300 Digital receiver, making tasks such as positioning partition walls far easier. A new LED ASSIST system enables the laser to be monitored visually from a distance: while the laser is being positioned, integrated LEDs emit a warning if it is


outside of the levelling range. When the inclination function is being used, the LEDs indicate which axis is tilted. When tilt mode is active, the white LED is constantly lit, while flashing LEDs indicate inadvertent shocks and vibrations. Additional indicator lights provide information on the battery and temperature status for ease of operation and safety in the workplace. With lasers now commonplace on building sites, the


SECTION mode function on the LAR 350 is particularly useful, restricting the rotating laser beam to a specific working area and prevents it from interfering with other lasers. Robust enough to withstand wear and tear from any


construction site, the LAR 350 is equipped with the STABILA Protector System so it can withstand being dropped from heights up to 1.80m. Waterproof and dustproof in accordance with protection class IP 65, the laser can even be hosed down and cleaned. For more information call Hyde on 0121 705 7987 or visit


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