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.
Cold weather is here and it's time to start preparing yourself and your belongings. One of the most important things to prepare is your car. Snow tires and windshield tarps are great resources to have when it comes to protection from the elements, but the items inside of your car are just as important. There are several items that can get you out of a sticky situation and be beneficial in several scenarios.
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.
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.
Ear protection is part of the daily uniform for many jobs in construction and industry. Working in a loud environment is risky for the health of your ears, especially for workers who are exposed to noise hazards regularly for long periods of time.
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.
More than 100 people die from ladder-related accidents every year, and thousands more suffer disabling injuries. Using a ladder isn’t inherently dangerous – when ladders are in working condition, set up correctly, and used by a person with proper training, they're a safe and essential part of any construction site or home toolbox. So why do so many ladder related injuries and fatalities continue to occur?
Across construction, industrial, gas, and oil industries, there’s one essential tool that every worker uses every day – their hands. Although the human hand is an incredible tool, it’s also a delicate one – the bones and tissues in the back of the hand are vulnerable to work related injuries ranging from bumps and bruises to breaks and crushes.
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.
In December of 2008, Hanes Supply, Inc. held our Annual Kent Hull Hard Working Man Award Dinner, honoring Thurman Thomas. All who attended enjoyed their time to share some Holiday Cheer and a wonderful dinner.
