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Harnesses feature hydration system

Guardian Fall Protection recently has introduced The Premium Edge Series Harness, a safety harness with a hydration, cooling or heating system. The product is said to help workers maintain fluid balance under heat-stress conditions.

The harness contains a pocket in the back pad that houses a gel/ice pack, heat pack or hydration pack that holds up to 50 ounces of water. The product is said to distribute the weight of the water and minimize balance hazards by providing an attached drinking tube.

Web Site: www.guardianfall.com
Telephone: (800) 466-6385

Seam roller increases comfort

Everhard Products Inc. announces its new ergonomic seam roller with a larger, cushion-grip handle that reduces hand and wrist stress, leading to faster work.

The product's extended fork expands the space between the roller handle and roller, increasing visibility of the work area by 1 inch more than the standard model. The extended fork also is offset, increasing the distance between the end of the roller handle and work surface, and is said to allow easier reach into tight spots.

The new seam roller is available in right- and left-handed models.

Web site: www.everhard.com
Telephone: (800) 298-2832

Roofing underlayment offers protection

Protecto Wrap Co. recently introduced the Rain-Proof 60 Plus 180-day Exposure, a lightweight roof underlayment suitable for a variety of applications. The underlayment is said to withstand up to 180 days of exposure before a roof system is installed.

The top of the product consists of a white reflexive fabric for foot safety and is said to reduce heat on the roof deck and provide long-term ultraviolet protection. The underlayment can be installed with spray polyurethane foam instead of nails or fasteners and self-seals around the fasteners. Users also can reroof over an existing Rain-Proof product without having to remove the original underlayment.

Web site: www.protectowrap.com
Telephone: (800) 759-9727

Screwdriver offers increased speed

DeWALT has released its new 18V Heavy-Duty Steel Framing Screwdriver, the DC668KA. The product is said to deliver increased speed, run time and durability, allowing users to perform various fastening applications on heating, ventilating and air-conditioning systems and metal roof systems, among other applications.

In addition, the product has an innovative Versa-Clutch® system that helps the user regulate the amount of initial turning power and eliminate stripping. The tool also features a dual-speed range of 0-900 rotations per minute (rpm) and 0-2,700 rpm and textured grip said to offer greater stability and control.

The motor is equipped with replaceable brushes, allowing it to be serviced on the job site.

Web site: www.dewalt.com
Telephone: (800) 433-9258