SA Affordable Housing January - February 2019 // Issue: 74 | Page 30

PRODUCTS STIRRING UP COATING SYSTEMS M ixing plaster, filler, paint, wallpaper paste, clear coat, reinforcement adhesive, varnish and two-component coating systems? You will want to do it right the first time, with the right mixer for the job to avoid rework, additional costs or even the formation of structural damage. Festool Mischen takes mixing to a whole new level. Festool mixers deliver a 1 200W stirrer with two-gear transmission and variable speed settings for mixing lightweight and medium materials. The patented ErgoFix height adjustment feature allows the stirrer to individually adapt to the height of the operator, which makes a natural, upright and effortless working position possible. At the same time, the ErgoFix adapter – with its classic M14 tool reception – allows operators to quickly change stirring rods (FastFix function) without the need for tools. Festool has a number stirring rods in their range for mixing various materials. For more information, contact Vermont Sales on: +27 (0) 11 314 7711 or visit: www.vermontsales.co.za. SAFE, SHOCK-PROOF SCREWDRIVERS F or a high-quality, precision screwdriver you should look no further than the German-made high quality Felo Series 200 screwdriver set. Felo’s seven-piece shock proof screw driver set has specially manufactured and ergonomically designed handles made from shock- proof polypropylene. They are GS tested for safety with superior torque which exceeds DIN and ISO requirements by up to 100%. The EAN code is on each Felo product. The comfortable anti-roll handle design is unique to the Felo screwdriver range, its blades are manufactured from chrome- molybdenum-vanadium steel with a black tip Felo trade mark for precision fit. All screwdrivers include a handy hanging hole for easy storage and to insert a lever if required. The FEL20097398 set comes with four flat end size units, one PZ unit and two PH units. It retails for about R650. For more information, contact Vermont Sales on: +27 (0) 11 314 7711 or visit: www.vermontsales.co.za. CAT REALLY GOT THE CREAM C alling all plumbers, mechanics, carpenters, builders, boilermakers and all other tradespeople: finally, there is a phone designed especially for you. The Cat ® S61 smartphone is a rugged and durable companion that is invaluable on site with many features designed just for the job that you want to do. Built to last, the Cat ® S61 smartphone includes a laser-assisted distance measurement tool, allowing you to accurately measure areas to estimate material costs easily. Its FLIR thermal camera measures temperatures ranging from -20°C to 400°C and its super bright 5.2" FHD display, protected by a scratch-resistant Corning ® Gorilla ® Glass 5 screen, which is easily be read in direct sunlight. The phone’s touch screen is also optimised for use with wet fingers or while wearing gloves. That’s not all, tradespeople will love this device’s 500Ah capacity battery, which means staying in touch will never be a problem again. Its integrated air quality monitor alerts you to any harmful substances in the air. 30 JANUARY - FEBRUARY 2019 Its high-powered torch is ~40% brighter than standard phones, it has a push-to-talk functionality and is drop- proof from 1.8m. As well as being MIL-STD-810G tested, the phone is IP68 and IP69 rated, which means that the Cat S61 is waterproof (up to 3m for 60 minutes) and can withstand a high-pressure hose spray. It is also dust, sand and dirt resistant. For more information, contact any leading cellular provider in South Africa. www.saaffordablehousing.co.za