Tools and equipment were featured in Metal Construction News’ February 2023 issue.
Electric lifts have options
JLG Industries Inc.’s vertical mast lift series includes the E18MCL model for outdoor and indoor construction and industrial applications and E18MML model for finish work and general maintenance. Both electric models are available with a stock picker package option for warehouse and distribution center applications. The E18MCL’s platform height is 18-foot indoors and 13-foot outdoors. The E18MML and E18 with stock picker package options have 18-foot indoors. The E18 models also have a platform capacity of 450 pounds when equipped with the standard platform. Five quick-change platform system options include extension decks and trays.
Metal shear is adjustable
To adjust the blades on Malco Products SBC’s TurboShear for corrugated metal, remove the hex key from the drill adapter arms and insert it in the set screw on the backside of the housing. Markings on the housing, + and -, indicate more and less gap. Wearing gloves, spread the blades apart to see the maximum gap the current adjustment allows. Then, tighten or loosen the set screw until the desired gap is achieved. When cutting steel, a minimal gap similar to a tin snip with slight contact, but no resistance, is recommended.
Drill-driver is durable
Caterpillar Inc.’s CAT brand DX11 18-volt 1/2-inch drill-driver has a brushless motor with 600 inch-pounds of torque. The drill’s ratcheting, 1/2-inch metal chuck provides durability and bit retention without slippage. The tool weighs 4.2 pounds. The drill-driver comes with two 18-volt 2.0 Ah MAX lithium batteries and 4-amp, 30-minute charger.
Visors are safety glasses
Milwaukee Tool’s BOLT eye visors fit and allow easy headlamp use. The visors are classified as spectacles and can be used in place of safety glasses with a Z87.1+ rating.
Hatch railing meets OSHA requirements
The BILCO Co.’s Bil-Guard 2.0 roof hatch safety railing system fits roof hatches with cap flashing and provides a permanent means of fall protection. The self-closing and locking gate meets OSHA fall protection requirements.
