Design Buy Build Issue 41 2019 | Page 93

Tools, Plant & Equipment Turboqwik from the Screwshop – the multi purpose, high performance woodscrew Screwshop – the home of the Turboqwik is a high performance screw designed to be used in hardwood, MDF decks, wood to plastic and wood to sheet metal. With 6 reaming nibs under its head, its perfect for countersinking with no burrs. Its high performing yellow coating (CR3 ROHS compliant) has been salt spray tested up to 200 hours. Each box comes with a PZ2 driver bit. The precision multi-purpose woodscrew has an extra sharp drilling point, so no need for any pre-drilling. With a coarse serrated thread, its unique sawfix design enabling for extra quick drilling, it really is a dream to use. Another advantage is its reinforced head which increases torque and reduces breakages. Sizes range from 3x16mm to 6x150mm. It really is such a simple screw that does a lot more. Buy on line at Screwshop.co.uk. Any enquiries, please call us on 0121 559 8866. One Man One Lock Procedure ZIPLEVEL ZIPLEVEL is a light-weight, compact altimeter/level that enables one person, working alone, to quickly and easily do a survey or check measurements that have been done by others. It requires virtually no set-up, does the calculations for you and displays results digitally. It can work around corners, from room to room, floor to floor; even from outside to inside a building. It can store up to 135 measurements that can be recalled later, and will work over unlimited heights and distances and around any obstacle. Used by Architects, Designers, Builders, Landscape Design & Surveyor’s. The applications are endless for this revolutionary survey product. Hazardous energy needs to be safely isolated from equipment prior to any maintenance or cleaning work taking place. The process of safely isolating equipment is lock out tag out, whereby energy sources are safely locked with the correct device and then tagged with an identifying label. As part of this procedure it is important to consider unauthorised removal of lock out devices. The one man one lock procedure ensures that accidental reenergisation of equipment does not occur by the removal of these locks. Each lock is attributed to individuals with their own key and a personalised tag which displays who has applied the lock and when. Tel: 0118 981 1313 The one man one lock procedure should be considered as part of any lock out procedure to greatly reduce the likelihood of accidents occurring. E: [email protected] www.reecesafety.co.uk To find out more, please contact GroundsCare Products www.groundscare-products.co.uk Sitepower Leading construction site electrics specialist Site Power UK are pleased to launch their latest 10 KVA 110volt safety Transformer the SITE10 XLC - wound in copper for low temperature operating. Makita Launches New Compact 12Vmax Inflator CXT Featuring Makita’s CXT technology, Makita’s new MP100DZ 12Vmax Inflator is a compact and lightweight tool, ideal for many applications. The Inflator includes a range of accessories and boasts a number of features designed to improve ease of use. The new MP100DZ has a maximum air pressure of 830kPA (121 PSI) and can discharge as much as 10litres of air per minute, making it a powerful tool suitable for tasks such as inflating vehicle and bicycle tyres, as well as inflatable beds, loungers, sports balls and toys. The tool comes with a range of adaptors, to fit every need – which can be stored in the tool’s in-built storage section. The MP100DZ includes a digital pressure gauge, which can be set to bar or PSI, and an auto-stop Extra internal 110volt light circuits give total control through its own dedicated MCB panel. 2 x 16 amp internal outputs for “Hard Wiring” safety lights are becoming the norm in today’s building sites. function, which will stop the tool from inflating an item past the pre- set target pressure. The inflator also includes a thermal cut-off, to protect it from overheating. Matt Chilton, Product Manager - Tools at Makita said: “Makita’s new 12Vmax CXT Inflator is a powerful, yet compact and lightweight tool for use across a number of applications. The inflator has been designed with ease of use in mind – amongst other features, the Inflator has high stability at ground level and includes an LED job light for improved visibility, ideal should you ever need to inflate a tyre in the dark.” MCB’s are now Site Power UK branded and new hi-spec and colour coded for the voltage ie. yellow (110 volts output) blue (230 volts input). The MP100DZ is a body only machine; batteries and chargers supplied separately. To find out more about Makita’s latest products visit www.makitauk.com 93 Best prices in the U.K. market as they are factory direct supplied and always in stock” More details are available at www.sitepoweruk.com or technical help desk 0800 9991103