Timber iQ February - March 2017 // Issue: 30 | Page 72

TIMBER REGULARS DESIGN- PRODUCTS
PERFECTLY SANDED
Festool, the premium manufacturer based in Wendlingen, has launched no fewer than four clever new products that are now available at all leading outlets.
The new Airstream charging system, the new Airstream SCA 8 rapid charger with integrated cooling function not only charges the new Airstream battery packs significantly faster, but also informs the user of the remaining charging time via the integrated indicator.
The new generation of compact sanders, the RTS 400, DTS 400 and ETS 125, feature impressive ergonomic design and weigh just 1.2kg. The practical benefits of ergonomic handling coupled with a 25 % increase to the material removal capacity are significantly improved speed and ease of work.
This improved efficiency has been achieved by increasing the power of the tools, from 200 watts to 250 watts.
For more information, contact + 27( 0) 11 314 7711.
NAILED IT
First Cut ' s pallet blade‘ nails’ the cut with speed and productivity for agricultural and many other sectors.
Pallets are widely used in agricultural environments, and it is inevitable that a fair number of these end up being inadvertently damaged. As pallets are typically not high-value items, repairs need to be done as quickly as possible by sawing off any damaged wood strips and replacing them.
And, because the blades work in a harsh and demanding environment, First Cut’ s pallet blades have been designed with rugged longevity in mind.
A key part of First Cut ' s philosophy is never to turn away from a challenge. All the company ' s products are scrutinised regularly to see if further improvements can be made to them. In the case of this blade- which is manufactured in First Cut ' s Cape Town blade manufacturing facility – a number of
improvements have been made over the years to the original design.
For more information, contact + 27( 0) 11 614 1112.
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