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Safety garments are moisture-wicking

West Chester Protective Gear has introduced VIZ UP,™ a line of high-visibility garments, including vests, shirts, outerwear and rainwear, designed for construction environments. VIZ UP vests and shirts reportedly feature moisture-wicking technology to keep users dry and standard and oversized pockets for storing cell phones, pens, notebooks and tablets. VIZ UP garments come in classic, breakaway and surveyor styles with several color block and reflective tape pattern options; logo and word customization also is available. VIZ UP vests are available in men's and women's sizing, and VIZ UP shirts are available in men's sizing. All VIZ UP garments are said to meet ANSI 107-2015 visibility standards.
www.westchesterprotects.com/stand-out-on-the-job-with-hi-viz-apparel

Securely wrap storm-damaged roofs

Stormseal™ Industries has made available Stormseal, a roof system storm recovery option designed to "shrink wrap" damaged roofs in a wind-resistant, hail-resistant polyethylene film. The low-density polyethylene film is cut and fitted at a work site before being heat-applied, which changes the film's chemical structure and forms a tight seal. Unlike tarpaulins, Stormseal reportedly does not flap, leak or require reattachments if bad weather continues. Stormseal is said to protect buildings from further damage for up to one year until permanent repairs can be made.
www.stormseal.com

Knee pads provide all-day comfort

Ergodyne has made available ProFlex^® 377 Hard Cap Lightweight Gel Knee Pads designed to help protect workers from immediate and long-term knee damage. The knee pads feature abrasion-resistant, smooth, hard caps that reportedly allow a user to slide, swivel and pivot, and lightweight gel and EVA foam for comfort. ProFlex 377 Hard Cap Lightweight Gel Knee Pads also have perforated bottom straps for easy adjustment and elastic top straps that cinch with clips to ensure the knee pads stay securely in place.
www.ergodyne.com

Battery charger has four ports

DEWALT^® has added the dual-voltage 20V/60V MAX FLEXVOLT^® 12.0Ah Battery (DCB612) and 4-Port Fast Charger (DCB104) to its FLEXVOLT product line. The 20V/60V MAX FLEXVOLT 12.0Ah Battery reportedly is optimized for use in new and existing DEWALT tools designed for high-power applications. DEWALT FLEXVOLT batteries also are backwards compatible with most DEWALT 20V MAX tools. The 4-Port Fast Charger reportedly can simultaneously charge four FLEXVOLT 12.0Ah Batteries in 120 minutes and can also be used to charge 12V MAX and 20V MAX DEWALT batteries. Featuring a cord wrap and transport handles, the charger is said to be easy to transport and store.
www.dewalt.com

Coping products have snap-on covers

OMG^® Roofing Products has introduced its redesigned PermaSnap Coping product line. Featuring a dual-hook profile for enhanced wind resistance, PermaSnap Coping and heavy-duty PermaSnap Plus are designed for installation on parapet walls between 4 and 32 inches wide. The three-piece systems feature self-locating, pre-punched clips with pre-attached springs for high static engagement, concealed splice plates and snap-on covers. The concealed splices are designed with internal drainage channels said to direct water back onto a roof, eliminating the need for caulks or sealants. The snap-on cover reportedly accommodates building movement to prevent oil canning. PermaSnap Coping and PermaSnap Plus are ANSI/SPRI/FM 4435-tested; PermaSnap Coping is said to have FM ratings of up to 1-105 for parapet walls up to 24 inches wide, and PermaSnap Plus is said to have FM ratings of up to 1-120 for parapet walls up to 32 inches wide. PermaSnap Coping is available in a variety of Kynar500^® colors and finishes.
www.omgroofing.com

Induction welder is portable

SFS Group USA Inc. has made available its isoweld^® Backpack, a portable induction welder for installing single-ply membranes. The isoweld Backpack features a power generator said to be interchangeable with the isoweld 3000 stand-up tool frame; replaceable, closed-cell foam shoulder straps; a waist strap; and a low-profile, hand-held inductor for detail work. A user can select his or her preferred method of activating the weld function via a 3-button corded activation switch or an adjustable handle with a wireless activation switch.
www.sfsintecusa.com