HSI Tool Reviews and News

Complete Guide to Chain Slings & Hooks

By Hanes Supply
Nov 17, 2025
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Discover the essential guide to chain slings and rigging hooks, covering their types, applications, safety guidelines, and maintenance tips. Ideal for professionals in construction, manufacturing, logistics, mining, and forestry, this resource helps ensure efficient, secure lifting operations by explaining sling configurations, hook types, and best practices to maximize safety, durability, and equipment lifespan in demanding industrial environments.

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Handheld Tools for Cutting Metal & Steel

By Hanes Supply
Oct 10, 2025
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Cutting metal and steel doesn’t have to be difficult—if you have the right tools. This guide from Hanes Supply explores the top handheld tools for cutting a wide range of metals, including both manual tools like hacksaws and snips, as well as power tools like grinders, band saws, and cut-off wheels. We cover the pros, cons, and best-use scenarios for each tool, along with safety tips and selection advice. Whether you're a professional or a DIYer, discover how to achieve clean, efficient cuts with the right tool for the job.

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When to Use a Manual Hoist, a Lever Hoist, or an Electric Hoist

By Hanes Supply
Sep 15, 2025
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manual and lever chain hoists hanging on metal bar

Discover when to use a manual hoist, lever hoist, or electric hoist according to your lifting needs. Learn about the pros, cons, and ideal applications of each type. Hanes Supply provides expert guidance and high-quality hoisting equipment to ensure your operations are safe and efficient, whether you're working on a jobsite, in a factory, or handling occasional maintenance. From light-duty manual chain hoists to powerful electric hoists for heavy, repetitive lifting, we'll help assist you in choosing the right tool for the job.

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Milwaukee's new 0801-20 M18 Forced Air Propane Heater

Jul 7, 2023
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Milkwaukee M18 Forced Air Propane Heater

Milwaukee’s 0801-20 Propane Heater Forced Air offers exceptional heat output and convenient heat adjustment options. It features a variable heat output control and a forced air fan, ensuring optimal warmth even in chilly conditions, with BTU ratings ranging from 30,000 to 70,000. This 0801-20 propane heater, powered by a brushless motor, can run all day on a Milwaukee M18™ XC 5.0 battery (batteries and charger not included). Its AC/DC functionality and ergonomic design make it easily portable and suitable for use in well-ventilated environments. The 0801-20 M18™ Propane Heater has a user-friendly start-up process and a simple interface on top for quick ignition. It also includes on-board storage for the hose and regulator, providing convenient space-saving solutions.

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Let’s talk about Milwaukee’s Handheld Core Drill

Feb 4, 2020
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If you saw our last blog on Milwaukee’s new MX Fuel Line, you’d know about a brand new product line aimed to revolutionize the way tradesmen work. These battery-powered tools will help to cut emissions (if that’s your thing) while allowing for easier jobsite performance without the annoyance of permit gathering while working inside.

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Milwaukee's new MX Fuel Line

Jan 29, 2020
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Milwaukee's addition of their MX Fuel Line, a battery-powered product line aimed to revolutionize the operation and longevity of lightweight tools has arrived. With the new line, Milwaukee set out to surpass previous performance, run-time and durability measures needed by all trades. What sets this product apart are the parallels in run time as compared to traditional gas-powered machines, all without any hazards associated with emissions, noise or vibration. This product also eliminates any frustration of permit gathering when working inside a building.

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Louisville Ladder helps make your job easier

Nov 20, 2019
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While sometimes overlooked, a ladder is one of the most important components of the job you’re performing. Safety and function of your ladder will positively affect the job you’re working on. Louisville Ladder gives you the comfort and security knowing you're using some of the best products on the market, including two of their premier products.

Milwaukee raises bar with new torque wrench

Oct 23, 2019
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The M12 Fuel Digital Torque Wrench outperforms traditional torque wrenches with not only faster installation speeds, but a larger reduction in user fatigue and repetitive motion injuries. This tool not only gets rid of the need for multiple tools, it gets rid of the chance to over-torque. The M12 Fuel Digital Torque Wrench delivers torque accuracy up to +- 2% CW.

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Milwaukee M18 1” Cordless Impact Wrench Is Available Now

Jul 9, 2019
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Big construction needs big bolts: much of our world, from bridges to skyscrapers, is held together by bolts upwards of 1 inch in diameter. Driving bolts of that size takes a tool with serious power. Until now, workers have relied on corded impact wrenches to get the job done, which are heavy, cumbersome, and tethered to extension cords, compressors, and generators.

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5 Advantages of Working with Crosby® Hooks

Feb 28, 2019
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Ask just about anyone what a rigging hook looks like, and they'll probably describe a shiny red hook with a classic logo embossed in all caps. The image of a Crosby® hook is nearly synonymous with heavy lifting and rigging, and with good reason -- Crosby® has been one of the world’s leading manufacturers of rigging and lifting products since they were founded in 1836.

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