Special Feature 95 Milwaukee Announces M18 Fuel Milwaukee Introduces Double-ended Surge Impact Driver Power Bits Milwaukee公司推出M18 Fuel Surge衝擊式起子 美國Milwaukee公司推出雙頭動力鑽頭 Milwaukee Tool has introduced the new M18 Fuel Engineered and tested to be the most durable, best Surge ¼” Hex Hydraulic Driver. The Surge uses a fitting impact bits on the market, the new Double-Ended technology called Fluid-Drive Hydraulic Powertrain, Power Bits (SHOCKWAVE™ Series) enable the use of two which allows it to operate 50% quieter, with 3X less unique tips from one bit for increased productivity, and an vibration, and achieve longer sustained torque compared optimized Shockzone™ geometry which provides up to to standard impact drivers. 30X longer life versus other power bits. With faster driving speeds than standard impacts in Made of Custom Alloy76™ Steel and heat treated for certain applications, and 450 in/lbs maximized wear and shock resistance, the new Double- of sustained torque, the new Ended Power Bits feature a unique Shockzone™ geometry tool delivers unmatched to absorb peak torque and prevent breakage. In addition, performance. The new tools each Precise-Fit Custom Machined Tip™ prevents stripping feature three Milwaukee- and reduces wobble for the best fit in the industry. The new exclusive innovations — the 2-3/8” Double-Ended Power Bits include a variety of bit POWERSTATE Brushless tip configurations, including: PH2/SQ2, PH2/T25, PH2/ Motor, REDLITHIUM SL-1/4, and T20/T25. Both ends of the bit lock securely in XC5.0 Battery Pack impact drivers and quick-change chucks. and REDLINK PLUS Intelligence Hardware and Software. Innovation Alley 五金新品大道 compiled by Fastener World

Japanese Nitto Seiko Rolls out Japanese TOHNICHI Rolls out Marking Torque New Screwdriver for Small Lot and Wrench Preventing Nuts Left Unfastened Diversified Production 日本東日製作所推出專用記號式扭矩扳手可預防忘記拴上螺帽 日東精工推出適合多品種少量生產的鎖螺絲機 TOHNICHI Mfg. Co., Ltd. developed MCSP series marking torque Nitto Seiko rolled out the new “NX Driver wrench that automatically put a mark on the side of a nut or bolt when SD600T” for small lot and diversified production the configured torque value is reached. The sale of this wrench was on December 20, 2016. Configurable fastening launched on November 21. Its fastening torque is 10-140N•m, precision programs are increased from 16 to 32 sets. A single is minus to plus 3%, and corresponding screw size is M8-M16. NX Driver can support multiple types of screws. The main body of the driver uses a new motor, reducer and torque sensor to improve fastening speed and precision. Maximum speed: 1,100 rpm. Torque range: 0.5- Apex Releases 2.0N•m, 1.0-5.0N•m, 2.5-9.0N•m with respective torque µ-Guard Premium precision at 3%, 2%, 2%. Fastening waveform judgment Safety Tools and data collection are now the standard functions of Apex發表µ-Guard優質安 the controller that can judge whether the waveform is 全緊固工具 qualified and save data for Apex is revolutionizing traceability. Nitto Seiko the market for covered updated the driver's software assembly drive tools with for fastening program its µ-Guard line of premium configuration and waveform safety and Anti-Mar display, and enhanced its fastener drive tools. Apex functions including I/O μ-Guard covers tools successfully: Improve operator safety display, forced rotation and when using fastener tools; minimize scratches, chips, and fastening result confirmation. dents from in-system damage and marring. The μ-Guard provides a robust cushion against costly incidental side impacts, in-system damage, and marring. 96 Special Feature Crescent® Announces New 8-Inch Locking Flex Ratcheting Adjustable Wrench Better Tools & Fasteners' Crescent品牌推出新的8吋鎖固可折可調整式棘輪扳手 Revolutionary New Kobalt Crescent®, a premier hand tool brand from Apex Tool Group, announced "Steel Grip" Sockets the compactly designed, new 8" Locking Flex Ratcheting Adjustable Wrench 美國Better Tools & Fasteners發表革 which allows users to turn nuts in locations where large tools cannot be used. 命性新Kobalt套筒 The indexing, locking 180° handle provides maximum access and flexibility. Lowes has launched a revolutionary Its indexing head can be new socket wrench technology – Kobalt locked into position and Steel Grip Sockets manufactured by BT&F its ratcheting action allows LLC. With the ability to grip the flats of a tightening or loosening bolt head, and squeeze tighter and tighter, without the wrench as more torque is applied, Steel Grip having to be removed Sockets remove rusted, damaged, and even and repositioned on the severely rounded bolts and nuts with ease. fastener. The new wrench works on any four or six- According to Alex Gordon, Director of point fastener up to 1-3/16". Marketing for Better Tools & Fasteners, the company that developed Steel "With this new wrench, Grip technology, "The 'secret' to this the jaw is able to pivot around fasteners, providing a smooth ratcheting phenomenal performance is the internal action," said Marisa Stephenson, Product Manager - Shaping, Fastening, and flexible 'grip' member, which is made Striking Construction Tools. "Users will appreciate the improved ratcheting entirely of high grade, high strength, alloy and legendary Crescent I-Beam handle design. With locking-flex technology, steel. This proprietary and patented all- this innovative wrench is easy to use, even the tightest of spaces." steel technology makes Steel Grip sockets The new Crescent 8" Locking Flex Ratcheting Adjustable Wrench comes extremely rugged and exceptionally with a laser-marked scale for quick and easy size adjustment and has a rust durable." and corrosion-resisting chrome plated finish. As with other Kobalt products, Steel Grip Sockets come with a Lifetime Warranty and exceed ANSI torque specifications. GearWrench Extends Locking Impact Extension Line GearWrench®推出新的加長型衝擊扳手延伸棒 GearWrench® announced the expansion of its Locking Impact Extension line with six new longer extensions. Now available in two sizes, 3/8" drive and 1/2" drive, the Long Locking Impact Extensions feature a pull collar locking mechanism, ensuring technicians can reach confined bolts and fasteners while retaining control. When putting an impact socket on distant fasteners in tight spaces, these extensions provide the security of knowing the socket will Snap-on Product Aims to Prevent Harm not come off and need to be retrieved. from Tool Drops The Long Locking Impact Extensions, made from Snap-on的Tools@Height系列工具防止工具掉落造成傷害 impact grade Chrome Molybdenum Alloy Steel (Cr- A tool dropped from an elevated work platform poses Mo), have a Manganese Phosphate coating that provides immediate danger to personnel and equipment below. Snap- superior corrosion resistance. The extensions also have a on Industrial is taking steps to help prevent that scenario from pin hole and O-ring groove, so they can be used to securely occurring with the launch of its new Tools@Height Tools Over lock the extension to the impact wrench. All GearWrench 5 lbs. Ideal for the aviation, power generation, natural resources Impact Extensions meet or exceed ASME specifications, and manufacturing industries, these tethered tools come with are covered by the GearWrench lifetime warranty. a three-foot-long web strap/carabiner system to prevent a tool from falling to the ground. What makes the Tools@Height Tools from other similar tools is that its tethering system is designed in conjunction with the tool and not viewed as an afterthought. The web strap doesn’t interfere with the technician’s ability to use the tool, and the web strap attachment point is more comfortable than shackles or rings and allows full use of handle. The tools weigh between six and 20 pounds. Special Feature 97 IRWIN Releases New Innovations in Performance Series Screwdriver Family 美國IRWIN推出高性能系列的新創螺 絲起子 • IRWIN® Extending Driver: With a shaft that can increase from 5 to 11 inches, the extending screwdriver allows users to access hard-to-reach places and tight spaces. Its quick-locking mechanism locks the shaft into seven different lengths. The driver is insert- and power-bit compatible and includes five insert bits: 6-8 Chuann Wu's Innovative Hand Tool: Slotted, 8-10 Slotted, and #1, #2, and #3 Phillips. 12-point Hole Screw Socket Wrench • IRWIN® 8-in-1 Ratcheting Screwdriver: The IRWIN® 8-in- 川武創新手工具 12角扳手孔螺絲套筒 1 Ratcheting Screwdriver, featuring a three-way ratcheting Chuann Wu Industry Co., Ltd rolled out its newly mechanism, has convenient and compact storage for two double- developed 12-point Hole Screw Socket Wrench patented ended power bits. These bits are not only easy to replace, but are across multiple countries. It is an improvement from also compatible with power tools. Convenient and compact in- the structure of a traditional 4-point hole screw socket handle storage provides quick and easy access to two double- wrench. It is light-weight and convenient with good ended impact power bits, one insert bit, and three nut driver sizes. quality and torque performance compliant to the The 8-in-1 Ratcheting Screwdriver includes: #1 and #2 Phillips, American, German, and Japanese standards, and is ¼" Slotted, T25, #2 Square, 1/4", 5/16" and 3/8" Nut Driver. suitable for fastening screws for motors, machine tools, • IRWIN® 6-in-1 Nut Driver SAE and Metric: The IRWIN® 6-in- construction, and furniture industries. 1 Nut Driver provides six different nut driver sizes in one compact General manager Lin said he has been designing, hand tool with in-handle storage for double-ended sockets. The processing and making hand tools for more than 40 SAE model includes sizes: 1/4", 5/16", 11/32", 3/8", 7/16", and years. During his long period of assembling, processing 1/2". The Metric model includes sizes: 6mm, 7mm, 8mm, 10mm, and maintaining machines, he thinks the traditional 11mm, 12mm. 4-point socket wrench with the 90-degree angles are not convenient for plugging, removing or turning the wrench, especially if there is insufficient light source HONIDRIVER Socket Patented Across the in the machine. Repairing the base of a machine is 利徠 專利遍全球 World HONIDRIVER quite difficult. One has to start by dismantling the Honiton Industries Inc., a professional socket maker, has been exterior case and then repair and finally re-assemble the established for 31 years. With many years of R&D and production machine, which consumes a lot of time and labor. The experience, its product lines now include a wide range of tools and 4-point socket wrench is quite labor-consuming and related accessories, including mannual sockets, pneumatic sockets, prone to hurting hands during plugging and removing and wrenches. the wrench. "HONIDRIVER" is the most innovative series among the product lines, and it is suitable for the special teeth of many types. "HONIDRIVER" is suitable for metric hexagon, 12-point, and U.S. OTC Tools Releases 3 Piece special teeth types (star, teeth and square), even for highly wear- resistant nuts and bolts. Push Pin/Body Clip Pliers Set It can protect screws and 美國OTC工具公司發表3件式推入銷/車體擋圈鉗夾 causes less damage to screws This set can remove plastic body fasteners and clips as compared to traditional faster in nearly any location. A set of three push pin / tools. The company has body clip pliers includes straight, 45° and 90° jaws to applied for patents all over reach in wheel wells, under bumpers and behind the the world including Taiwan, dash to remove retaining clips. The various jaw angles the U.S., Germany, Japan, help access hard-to-reach places while providing India, and China. maximum leverage to remove clips quickly and without damage. The unique design lifts the center pin and pulls body clips without damaging anchors, eliminating the need to provide replacement clips. Reusing these fasteners saves money and time searching for replacements of various shapes and sizes. The 3-piece set comes with an OTC lifetime warranty against defects in material or workmanship. 98 Special Feature Small Preset Cam-Over Wrench by Mountz Inc. 美國Mountz Inc.推出全新小尺寸預設扭力值扳手 Japanese Tohnichi's New Portable The Mountz TSP tool is a small cam-over torque wrench Power Bank for Torquing Device Can used for fastening applications where a single torque setting Last up to 24 Hours is required and will prevent an operator from incidentally 日本東日製作所新推出的扭力機專用行動電源續航 adjusting the torque setting. Failures with torque control are 力延長至24小時 unacceptable for many fastening applications. Mountz cam- over wrenches are designed to remove any operator influence Tohnichi Mfg. Co., Ltd. previously rolled out a and deliver precision torque control. As a quality control portable power bank (model BP-100-3) used for digital tool, the TSP allows any user to deliver the correct torque torquing device for users to get power supply in places with confidence regardless of task and operator skill level. without AC power supply. This time the company Unlike most wrenches, the TSP torque wrench is a non-length rolls out the improved and upgraded model BP-100- dependent tool meaning it can be gripped at any point along 4. Tohnichi portable power bank ensures that users can the handle without affecting accuracy. The preset wrench have access to power on the go whether they are in a does not feature an external adjustment scale. These tools factory or outdoors. This improved model can supply have an internal torque adjustment mechanism that must be 24 hours of power. It extends operable time, reduces preset using a torque tester. recharge times and makes operation more efficient. Built with the reliable, trusted cam-over technology, the TSP torque wrench prevents a fastener or bolt from being over-torqued. The design action of the cam-over torque wrench is such that when the tool reaches its preset torque value the mechanism disengages from the drive thus limiting the torque applied.

POP® Avdel® Introduces Next Generation High-Production Blind Rivet Nut Installation Tool POP® Avdel®推出新一代盲鉚釘螺帽安裝工具 The ProSert® XTN20 provides high speed installations, improved assembly productivity, clear and fast access to the work piece, and setting adjustments easily made in a production environment. With the patent pending, quick-installation mandrel exchange system and the tool-free stroke and force setting features, changeovers are easy and installations are consistent and reliable. Longer tool life and reduced maintenance costs are also achieved by using high-strength installation mandrels and high performance hydraulic seals. Mandrel replacement costs are significantly reduced when compared to tools requiring special, high cost installation mandrels, and the enhanced hydraulic seal design also maximizes re-priming intervals, further reducing maintenance costs. Weighing just 1.59 kg including the (M6) nosepiece assembly, the ProSert® XTN20 is much lighter than most comparable tools and offers the highest pull force-to-weight ratio in its class, enabling assembly operators to be more productive with less effort and fatigue.

Japanese Tohnichi Starts Overseas Sales of Solar Torque Wrench 日本東日製作所開始向海外販售太陽能發電式扭矩扳手 Last April Tohnichi Mfg. Co., Ltd. started selling Japan-exclusive "Energy Harvest" solar fool-proof torque wrench and its signal transmitter. This May the company started the sales of the same model tailored for overseas markets, including batteryless wireless T-BLA/QLBLA series and T-BLE/QLBLE series torque wrench, and QL series preset type ratchet torque wrench equipped with T-BLA/T-BLE transmitter. The T-BLA/ QLBLA series is sold to the U.S., Canada, and Mexico; the T-BLE/QLBLE series is sold to the EU and China.