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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