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The RIDGID RP 351 is an in-line standard press tool engineered to deliver reliability and efficiency in the tightest spaces, the company explains. Featuring a 360-degree swivel head, it has an advanced brushless motor requiring no scheduled maintenance; SlimGrip handle for enhanced balance and control; and most-advanced LED interface and lighting, RIDGID adds.

The LENOX pliers wrench is the ideal plumbing tool with large 3” jaw capacity, the company explains. The smooth jaws help provide damage-free operation to a wide array of plumbing fixtures including flush valves. It's patented quick-adjust mechanism ensures fast, easy adjustment, even in the most confined workspaces.

Milwaukee Tool’s new Streamline ACR press jaws and ring made in partnership with Mueller Streamline is an addition to the company’s FORCE LOGIC line of press solutions that allows users to complete refrigerant line installations with a flame-free, efficient alternative to traditional brazing, Milwaukee Tool notes. The jaws and ring are designed for the full range of Mueller Streamline ACR press fittings from 1/4" to 1 1/8” and are compatible with the MILWAUKEE M18 FORCE LOGIC press tools.

The new XTREME 12V MAX* 1 3/4 “ brushless bandsaw (DCS375B) is lightweight at 6.54 pounds with an integrated guard making it ideal for overhead and one-handed cutting jobs, DEWALT explains. The 1 3/4”cut capacity allows for cuts through small metal diameters with additional room to cut 1 5/8” comfortably. The variable-speed trigger helps provide control when cutting through harder materials.

IRWIN’s SPEEDBOR SUPREME line of premium wood-drilling bits includes 18” ship augers, 7.5” ship augers and self-feed bits. Engineered to make quick, clean holes, even in nail-embedded wood, the bits have a bi-metal construction and high-speed steel cutting edge that maintains sharpness and withstands repeated nail strikes, the company explains.

The Makita XPH14 hammer drill has a full 1,250 inch-pounds of torque (highest torque in its category, Makita notes) and can drill 2 9/16” self-feed bits with ease — a go-to application for plumbers. It’s powered by the same fast-charging 18V LXT batteries that are compatible with more than 275 LXT tools and products.

The L.S. Starrett Co.’s new series of “3X Power” bi-metal reciprocating saw blades feature teeth that cut more efficiently, enabling users to make up to three times the number of cuts than convention blades, and are engineered for use on corded or cordless saws. The company states the blades also are highly resistant to breakage and feature a reinforced shank.

Klein Tools Digital Level measures 0 to 90°, 0 to 180°, or dual-axis bullseye ranges with preprogrammed, commonly used target pitches for efficiency and ease-of-use. Paired with the Klein Tools plumbers kit, the level can be mounted to brass, copper, PVC, and other nonmagnetic pipes and conduits, Klein points out.

Sloan expands its existing lineup of connected products to include G2 and ECOS flushometers. These flushometers utilize Bluetooth connectivity and advanced technology to enhance maintenance capabilities. The connected products enable facility maintenance teams to wirelessly monitor the health and status of restroom fixtures, troubleshoot issues, easily generate and share diagnostic reports, adjust sensor range and more from the Sloan Connect App.

Taco Comfort Solutions’ news micro expansion tank is for potable water, heating and chilled water applications. With tank volumes from 2.6 to 6.4 gal., the tank features a replaceable, full-acceptance heavy-duty butyl bladder, eliminating the need for special internal linings. The tank is NSF/ANSI 61-G certified and constructed per ASME section VIII Div. 1. Standard working pressure is 150 psi with optional working pressures of 175 psi or higher.

The ChlorFIT schedule 80 CORZAN CPVC (chlorinated polyvinyl chloride) piping system from GF Piping Systems provides an improved solution for the conveyance of hot and cold potable water in a wide range of commercial and institutional structures, including hospitals, schools/universities, hotels, offices, prisons, high-rise mixed-use buildings and factories, the company points out.

Bosch Thermotechnology’s new ultra-quiet QV series heat pumps for commercial spaces are available in multiple sizes and both horizontal and vertical configurations. The commercial-grade QV series, a Florida Heat Pump geothermal system, is an industry leader in sound reduction and represents one of the most comprehensive sound-performance offerings on the market, the company notes.

Fujitsu General America introduces a new Airstage VRF multi-position air-handing unit featuring seven models ranging from 1 to 5 ton. It is designed to meet space, comfort, sound and efficiency requirements in residential, multifamily, lodging and other light commercial applications while offering all the advantages of the VRF system technology. The new unit is capable of prodicing up to 0.8” WG static pressure, and at only 43” tall and 17.5” wide for a 2-ton model, it can be installed in tight spaces.

To help HVAC managers ensure conditions remain within required parameters in critical environments, Sensaphone offers sensors that measure air flow and differential pressure. These sensors are ideal for monitoring cooling towers, air- and water-cooled chillers, air handlers, refrigeration units, power generators, control rooms, clean room, computer rooms and data centers. The sensors are compatible with most Sensaphone monitoring devices.

Delivering higher value for residential projects and helping commercial projects meet stringent demands, Uponor North America now offers a newly redesigned line of ProPEX ball valves for PEX-a plumbing and hydronic distribution applications. Manufactured from premium, lead-free, dezincification-resistant brass, these full-port ball valves feature positive tube stops that ensure installers insert the valve into the pipe far enough without overextension.

Duravit USA’s Architec Slim shower trays, developed specifically for the North American market, offer a modern design solution that enhances standard alcove application across residential, hospitality and builder spaces by providing a low profile with a 2” curb height, bringing a smart solution to a wide audience, Duravit notes.

Armstrong Fluid Technology unveils its industry leading, Design Envelope Fire Pump unit along with Fire Pump Manager, a new, connected service for tracking pump performance. In addition to providing important new safety benefits, Armstrong’s new Design Envelope Fire Pump holds the distinction of being the first self-regulating variable-speed fire pump to meet NFPA-20 (2019 Edition), Section 4.8 standards, the company points out.