Government Product News articles from October 2003

Government Product News archives from October 2003

Lightweight grass catcher makes mowing woes go away.(What' New)
October 1, 2003... Grass Packer, with cylindrical shape and slits in body, enhances circular airflow. Ensures that grass clippings and leaves are deposited at rear of chamber, preventing clogging and allowing maximum filling capacity. Lightweight, polyethylene...

Decorative pole mounting bands and hardware come in colors.(What's New)
October 1, 2003... Mounting hardware and bands come in epoxy paint finish that can be custom matched to existing or new traffic poles and mast arm mounts. Coating resists peeling, chipping, and fading. Improves appearance of historical, high-visibility traffic...

Modular decontamination showers set up in two minutes.(What's New)
October 1, 2003... De-Con Pac decontamination showers come in safety orange and hazmat green colors for high visibility. Allows first responders to separate contaminated victims by gender or degree of injury. One or 2 people can set up in 2 mins. Replaceable...

Party prop provides platform for ringing in new year.(Front lines: presenting promising programs, projects, and products)
October 1, 2003... Soon, 2003 will be history, as a new year dawns on January 1, 2004. To help enliven New Year's Eve celebrations, a new party prop can add pizzazz to community events. Featuring oversized "2004" numerals, the prop is ready for instant...

U.S. Air Force plays games to enhance acquisitions.(Front lines: presenting promising programs, projects, and products)
October 1, 2003... For members of me U.S. Air Force (USAF), the ability to procure equipment quickly is crucial to ensuring homeland security. To help expedite the procurement process, the USAF Acquisition Integration Division recently decided to reshape the...

Indispensible juice dispenser serves up icy cold beverages.(Products)
October 1, 2003... Two-hopper Model JDF-2 dispenses both frozen and bag-in-a-box juice concentrate from same machine. Measures just 9 ins. wide. Offers high-velocity, vortex-injection mixing. A 10-lb. ice bank keeps beverages cold. Accepts most cups with 8-in....

Reach the goals of soccer safety and fun.(Products)
October 1, 2003... ShootOut soccer goals come in 5 sizes. Aluminum model boasts portability, while steel model offers in-ground mounting. Package includes braided nets with storage bag, corner post padding, and net attachment kit. Portable models also include...

Motorized material-handling cart simplifies distribution.(Products)
October 1, 2003... Motorized material-handling cart has built-in charger to power gel cell batteries overnight. Runs on 24-v. drive motor. Features automatic braking, anti-skid deck mat, and finger-controlled, proportional speed throttle. In-motion alarm offers...

Tough cabinet holds a ton of heavy-duty gear, supplies.(Products)
October 1, 2003... Extra Heavy-Duty Multi-Feature Cabinet is made of 12-gauge steel. Measures 48 ins. wide, 24, ins. deep, and 72 ins. high. Includes 9 slide-out drawers, each with a 250-lb. capacity. Also features 1 slide-out shelf, 2 adjustable shelves, 1 shelf...

Spray-on liner seals cracks in concrete containment areas.(Products)
October 1, 2003... Spray-applied VFI 210 seamless, elastomeric containment lining bridges hairline cracks in concrete containment areas. Hybrid polyurethane/polyurea cures instantly to resist moisture and high humidity. Standard color is black, but custom colors...

Gunning for secure police and military weapons storage?(Products)
October 1, 2003... Universal Weapons Rack offers built-in, folding, retractable doors and locking bars. Doors, sides, and back of cabinet feature perforated diamond pattern to allow visible weapon inventory while doors are locked. Cabinet comes in heights of...

Plastic sleeve covers old, unsightly bollards in a snap.(Products)
October 1, 2003... Thermoplastic Decorative Bollard Sleeve slides over existing guard posts for improved appearance without painting. Fits pipes up to 6 ins. in dia. Available in custom sizes, colors, and heights. Ideal Shield, Detroit, MI FOR FAST...

Precast walls provide pretty perimeter protection.(Products)
October 1, 2003... Decorative, precast walls are made with steel-reinforced, high-strength concrete and can be color-blended to match surroundings. Require no continuous foundation. Instead, piers are set at 5-ft. intervals and can be placed to straddle utility...

Durable pool liner offers long-lasting, watertight seal.(Products)
October 1, 2003... FuturaPool combines durability of stainless or galvanized steel walls with reinforced PVC Pool Shell interior for watertight seal that lasts 25 yrs. Companion DuraTech Gutter aquatic perimeter recirculator reduces need for buried piping....

Handy machine mounts and laminates printed materials.(Products)
October 1, 2003... Entry 4500 Laminating/ Mounting machine handles output from 36-, 42-, and 44-in. inkjet printers. Features plastic width capacity of 45 ins. Offers top and bottom heat, electronic heat control with LCD readout, variable speed. forward/reverse...

Replacement windows boast efficiency and classic look.(Products)
October 1, 2003... Clad Ultimate Insert Double Hung windows install directly into existing frame without disrupting wallpaper, interior trim, or exterior siding. Aluminum clad sash and frame resist impact, abrasion, and fading. Protect against air and water...

Electronic towel dispenser reduces contamination risk.(Products)
October 1, 2003... Elect-R-Matte towel dispenser automatically provides 1 towel at a time when hands are placed below unit. Reduces risk of cross-contamination because users only touch their own towels. Unit offers easy loading. Runs on 4 D-cell batteries, which...

Flexible line marker posts alert traffic to cable lines.(Products)
October 1, 2003... Use posts in areas where markers may be disturbed or impacted. Markers rebound to original position after impact. Custom decals are made of vinyl material with acrylic adhesive for outdoor use. UV.-resistant lamination also available. Ideal for...

Compact telescoping tower reaches four stories high.(Products)
October 1, 2003... Compact Aichi Model INU38A 2-stage telescoping aerial tower offers 360[degrees] continuous rotation and--15[degrees] to 79[degrees] articulation. Reaches 30 ft. horizontally and 44 ft. high. Basket, which also rotates 360[degrees], holds up to...

Protect workers against harmful electric shocks.(Products)
October 1, 2003... OSHA-compliant are flash personal protective equipment and clothing includes Pro-Wear line of flash jackets, coats, overalls, and more. Made of breathable Indura Ultra Soft material. Available in sizes from small to 3XL. Add safety glasses,...

Tough environments are no match for rider pallet truck.(Products)
October 1, 2003... Heavy-duty PE 4000 Series rider pallet trucks boast extra steel at critical stress points for use in tough environments and on uneven floors. Steel wear plates and doors guard against damage to internal components. Truck has 13-in. drive tires...

Truck offers all-wheel drive option for tough terrain.(Products)
October 1, 2003... Acterra medium-duty truck offers optional all-wheel drive conversion kit with front axle ratings from 12,000 to 16,000 lbs. Comes with choice of 1- or 2-speed transfer cases. Features offset front drive carrier axle and 4-shaft transfer case....

Add attachments to handy saw to do a range of tasks.(Products)
October 1, 2003... General-purpose Job Saw boasts heavy-duty Quik-Lok blade clamp for fast blade changes without tools. Uses standard Sawzall reciprocating saw blades. Ergonomic handle and soft grip overmolding provide user comfort. Tool accepts 11 different...

Add wireless microphone to sound system in one step.(Products)
October 1, 2003... Model UHF-6400 wireless receiver offers 64 user-selectable, interference-resistant UHF channels. Use indoors or out. Features LED digital display for easy reading. Receiver has d.c. jack for charging microphone. Receiver comes with handheld...

Scissor lift table cuts user bending and fatigue.(Products)
October 1, 2003... Model 7DSL Series Lift Table reduces heavy lifting, bending, and awkward, fatigue-inducing postitions. Comes in 500- and 1,000-lb. capacities. Sizes range from 12 by 24 ins. to 48 by 60 ins. Raises from 7 to 43 ins. high. Steel scissor legs add...

Annotate material without harming original document.(Products)
October 1, 2003... Model EVR-100 Annotation Module, together with companion analog or digital document camera, allows users to annotate, underline, or highlight documents, photos, or flat artwork without damaging original piece. Comes with acetate roll that...

Please hungry crowds with cheese warmer/dispenser.(Products)
October 1, 2003... El Nacho Grande Bag Cheese Dispenser warms and dispenses 1 140-oz. bag of cheese while preheating a second. Set pump for free-flow or preset portions in 1/4-oz. increments. Each sealed pouch comes with fresh supply tube for clean, low...

Electronic lockers eliminate the need for locks and keys.(Products)
October 1, 2003... Electronic SmartLocker uses computerized identification to grant or restrict access. Eliminates need for locks and keys. Access lockers with magnetic, barcoded, or proximity readers. Lockers are networked to central computer so usage can be...

Solar-powered sign board operates without daily maintenance.(traffic safety and signage)
October 1, 2003... Energy-efficient, solar flashing arrow board features 50-, 75-, or 100-w. self-regulating solar panels that charge heavy-duty marine batteries to run 15- or 20-light-configuration board unattended for months. Panels face upward to collect...

Microprismatic film projects emergency fleet graphics.(traffic safety and signage)
October 1, 2003... Police, fire, and emergency vehicles become 5 times more visible by day and night and from greater distances with Reflexite Daybright graphics. Retroreflective cube-corner microprism elements bonded to polymeric film gives greater visibility...

Precision stencils mark messages on pavement.(traffic safety and signage)
October 1, 2003... PolyTough stencils are cut from 1/8-in. heavyweight plastic that lies flat on any surface. Precision radius cut on inside corners ensures crisp, accurate marking. Stencil track allows custom wording with numbers, letters, directional arrows,...

LED optics enhance bus, truck, and trailer signal lamps.(traffic safety and signage)
October 1, 2003... Red and yellow signal lamps and marker lights feature triple-optic LEDs for high-visibility applications such as fire trucks, ambulances, buses, snow removal equipment, and maintenance and construction vehicles. Projection optics magnify and...

Crash cushion retards, redirects vehicle impacts.(traffic safety and signage)
October 1, 2003... QuadGuard CEN System's crushable, energy-absorbing cartridges and framework of QuadBeam fender panels redirect crash energy for collisions up to 70 m.p.h. Telescopes rearward during head-on impacts. When hit from the side, redirects vehicle...

Sign indicates exits even in adverse environments.(traffic safety and signage)
October 1, 2003... Single- and double-faced Sure-Lites UX Ultimate Exit signs perform despite rain, moisture, cold, dust, and corrosives. Die-cast aluminum frame with injection-molded, clear polycarbonate shield also resists vandalism. Universal mounting uses 4...

Imprinted asphalt lines high-traffic areas with eye-catching designs.(Cover Item)
October 1, 2003... ADA-compliant DuraTherm is ideal for surfacing crosswalks, bus or bicycle lanes, and other high-traffic areas. Said to be the only night-reflective form of decorative crosswalk or traffic calming surface currently available. Combines...

Double-sided traffic signs reflect safety messages.(Cover Item)
October 1, 2003... Transport heavy-duty, freestanding poly signs anywhere to provide quick setup as portable safety barriers. Choose stock or custom legends in yellow, orange, or white reflective that adheres to front, back. or both sides of sign. Hollow-mold...

Digital video recorder tracks onboard transit sights and sounds.(traffic safety and signage)
October 1, 2003... RoadRecorder 5000 helps transit authorities and school districts monitor activities on buses trains and school buses. Images and audio are digitally recorded in black/ white or color on removable hard drive at 720x486 resolution. Stores up to...

Automated display encourages speed limit compliance.(traffic safety and signage)
October 1, 2003... VSC-1520F Speed Compliance Display low-power, 24.150-GHz, K-band radar to track and display vehicle speed for active traffic speed safety control. GenIII's large 30-in.-by-42in.-by-6-in. display improves driver readability with UltraClear 15...

Sign laminator applies flat reflective sheeting.(traffic safety and signage)
October 1, 2003... Sidewinder hand-crank, squeeze roll applicator laminates reflective film and sheeting to flat sign blanks or other flat substrates such as street sign blanks and barricade boards. Powder-coated steel frame: heavy-duty, 4-in.-dia., buna...

Reflective tape marks roads through night, low light, even continuous rain.(traffic safety and signage)
October 1, 2003... Stamark Wet Reflective Pavement Marking Tape Series 820 offers continuous retroreflective lane delineation both day and night and under dry and wet conditions. Inherent optic layer shines brightly for positive lane guidance in all driving...

Amber strobe signals hazards.(traffic safety and signage)
October 1, 2003... Portable BAR300-A barricade strobe features plastic housing and single-flashing ST300-A light for long-lasting, battery-operated, standalone operation. Comes with 2 6-v. disposable batteries, built-in on/off switch, and 41/2-in. hex bolt for...

CD-ROM courses teach safe work zone traffic control.(traffic safety and signage)
October 1, 2003... Basic Traffic Control for Short Duration is a modular training course on CD-ROM that emphasizes safety awareness for work crews and teaches prevention of work zone accidents. Twenty PowerPoint modules cover topics such as flagging operations,...

Speed bumps slow vehicles.(traffic safety and signage)
October 1, 2003... Safety-Rider reduces traffic speeds to 18 m.p.h, without impeding continuous traffic flow. Compression-molded virgin and recycled rubber modular, tongue-and groove units assemble to any linear length with rounded end caps and thermally embedded...

Bridges.(Fact File)
October 1, 2003... Bridges can clear spans up to 250 ft., allowing golf courses to open otherwise unused areas to players. Choose from a range of styles designed to support pedestrians, golf carts and maintenance vehicles, and heavy truck traffic. Steadfast...

Lights and site amenities.(Fact File)
October 1, 2003... Design-coordinated site amenities include lamp posts, benches, street signs and posts, mailboxes, bollards, and waste receptacles. All are made of non-corrosive cast aluminum or composite. Choose from a variety of classic and contemporary...

Medical carts.(Fact File)
October 1, 2003... Catalog includes crash, pediatric emergency, anesthesia medication, specialty, and utility carts. Customize with range of accessories. Armstrong Medical Industries, Inc., Lincolnshire, IL FOR FAST FACTS, CIRCLE 327 ON READER CARD OR GO...

Radiant heat cable, mats.(Fact File)
October 1, 2003... Nexans Millimats, with cable woven into fiberglass mat, provide low-profile, evenly distributed floor warming. Suitable for any size room. Nexans snow and ice melting cables eliminate need to shovel sidewalks and keep roofs from accumulating...

Hazmat storage.(Fact File)
October 1, 2003... Prefabricated, relocatable hazardous materials storage buildings hold pesticides, fertilizers, paints, solvents, oils, and other flammable chemicals. Resist fire for up to 4 hrs. Choose from a variety of sizes and configurations. Customize with...

Maintenance lubricant.(Fact File)
October 1, 2003... Handy reference offers 100 uses for Kroil oil. Versatile lubricant helps loosen tight or rusted parts, free sluggish accelerators on form lifts, grease bearings, and solve other common maintenance problems. Kano Laboratories, Inc.,...

All-terrain pallet truck.(Fact File)
October 1, 2003... Lightweight pallet truck traverses rough terrain and snowy, uneven surfaces. Forks, which measure 4 ins. wide by 32 ins. long, are adjustable from 9 1/2 to 26 ins. Raise to 10 ins. high. Truck holds up to 2,000 lbs. at 12-in. width and 1,500...

Aerial photography.(Fact File)
October 1, 2003... Rely on digital, aerial photography for cartography, digital mapping, and GPS/ GIS projects. Images are stored for fast access, allowing user to produce output on different media as needs change. Aerial Services, Inc., Cedar Falls, IA ...

Vacuum cleaners.(Fact File)
October 1, 2003... Catalog features intermittent-duty, continuousduty, central system, oil reclamation, stainless steel, pneumatic-operated, explosion-proof, wet/dry, and other specialty vacuums. Accessories include separators, hoppers, vacuum-assisted power...

Outdoor furniture.(Fact File)
October 1, 2003... Plastisol-coated steel outdoor furniture and site amenities resist the elements. Select from variety of styles, sizes, colors, and mounts. Premier Polysteel, a Div. of A.D.A. Enterprises, Inc., Northwood, IA FOR FAST FACTS, CIRCLE 334...

Secure equipment storage.(Fact File)
October 1, 2003... Use variety of racks to secure sprayers, trimmers, blowers, water coolers, hand tools, hedge clippers, and other grounds maintenance equipment onto trailers. Racks maximize storage space and deter vandals. TrimmerTrap, Inc., Louisville, KY...

Gabions.(Fact File)
October 1, 2003... Use corrosion-resistant, PVC-coated wire mesh gabions to build retaining walls, line channels, contain erosion, and control flooding. Spiral binder reduces need for hand lacing. Modular Gabion Systems, A Div. of C.E. Shepherd Co., Inc.,...

Controlled descent gear.(Fact File)
October 1, 2003... Manually operated Evac-Pac provides controlled descent from elevated work platforms in emergency and non-emergency situations. Rope Rider, for suspended work positioning, features built-in safety brake. Accessories include body and rescue...

Public seating.(Fact File)
October 1, 2003... Outfit auditoriums, stadiums, arenas, lecture halls, jury boxes, training rooms, and offices with wide range of public area seats. Choose from a variety of colors, configurations, styles, and materials. American Seating, Grand Rapids, MI...

Reinforced pipe rebuilds Los Angeles sewer lines.(Construction)
October 1, 2003... An integrated network of more than 6,500 miles of sewers runs beneath the city of Los Angeles, CA, home of the largest wastewater collection system in the nation. As the city has grown, many underground utilities have been buried far below...

Capitol City crews patch potholes permanently.(Construction)
October 1, 2003... Road crews recently hit the streets of Washington, DC, armed with a hot, new weapon to fix faults in asphalt. In January 2003, the district purchased four $100,000 vehicles from H.D. Industries, Inc., based in Jacksonville, TX, to expedite...

Pavement sealer.(Construction)
October 1, 2003... Coat roadways and runways with Flex Seal slurry, a rubberized asphalt emulsion that combines recycled tires, asphalt, polymers, and other additives. Seals pavement against water absorption and UV. rays to extend pavement life by 5 to 7 yrs....

Prefabricated roofing.(Construction)
October 1, 2003... Cover facilities with roofing that reduces on-site labor costs. Company completes nearly all roof details and up to 85% of field seams under ideal factory-controlled conditions. Specializes in heat-welded thermoplastic roofs, by which laminated...

Excavator attachments.(Construction)
October 1, 2003... Expand the reach and abilities of wheeled or tracked excavators, as well as tractor-loader backhoes, with attachments in 8-page brochure. Select from many styles of buckets and grapples, as well as log forks, stump splitters, densifiers for...

Pipe repair kit.(Construction)
October 1, 2003... Stop It kit repairs any metal or plastic pipe, including steel, copper, aluminum, fiberglass or polyethylene. Works on pipes up to 18 ins. in dia. Ideal for repairing pipe leaks, reinforcing pipe joints, rebuilding thinning pipe walls, or...

Precast bridges.(Construction)
October 1, 2003... Modular, precast shapes, ranging from arches and footings to headwalls and wingwalls, create bridges, culverts, and underground structures. Variable configurations enable limitless sizes. Con/Span Bridge Systems, Inc., Dayton, OH FOR...

Truck-mounted cranes.(Construction)
October 1, 2003... Lift and position heavy construction loads with cranes in 16-page brochure. Find models for vehicles ranging from light-to heavy-duty trucks, including styles for inspecting bridges, working on railways, or meeting military needs. ...

Metal roof resembles tile, but resists hurricane force.(Construction)
October 1, 2003... Met-Tile "tile panel" roofing offers weather-tight protection against severe storms. Boasts wind rating of 230 m.p.h, or more to resist damage from hurricanes. Also carries the highest rating (Class 4) for impact resistance--won't succumb to...

Portable vacuum picks up and traps wet or dry debris.(Construction)
October 1, 2003... Ideal for maintenance or construction crews, DC500 removes drywall, fasteners, wood chips, sawdust, concrete dust, or water from job sites. Traps 99.7% of dust particles inside vacuum. Holds 2 gals. Runs on battery pack, or plugs into...

Warn ground-based crews of construction loads in motion.(Construction)
October 1, 2003... PAT ALERT provides an audio and visual tool to enhance safety at construction sites. Includes beacon and controller that let crane operator alert workers when load is in motion. Installs on any load. Can be wired to work automatically when load...

Three pipe wrenches offer rapid ratcheting action.(Construction)
October 1, 2003... Self-adjusting RapidGrip wrenches come in 10-, 14-, and 18-in. sizes, with steel jaws that offer capacities of 1 1/2, 2, or 2 1/2 ins., respectively. Allow 1-handed operation on any kind of pipe. Spring-loaded hook jaw quickly adjusts to any...

Indoors or out, five scissor lifts rise to meet challenges.(Construction)
October 1, 2003... Pro-Fit Series of electric-powered lifts boast large platforms with aluminum decks and non-skid strips. Platform heights range from 19 to 32 ft., with capacities of 500 to 1,000 lbs. Three smaller models measure 30 ins. wide to fit through...

Head straight for inclinometer to level out construction jobs.(Construction)
October 1, 2003... Self-contained, shock-resistant LSO Series delivers precise readings for jobs involving paving, grading, bridge leveling, dam building, and other jobs faced with the risk of earth moving in construction areas. Aluminum housing caters to...

Bonding adhesives replace rivets, screws, and welding.(Construction)
October 1, 2003... Select from 1--or 2-part epoxies, structural acrylics, and methyl methacrylates. Ideal for bonding parts made of aluminum, steel, stainless steel, brass, or copper, as well as combinations of metals and other substrates such as glass and...

Gasoline-powered saw slices through tough building materials, including concrete block.(Cover Item)
October 1, 2003... Side Winder Cut-Off Saw offers a high-speed, lightweight cutting tool for construction sites and many other areas. Ideal for slicing everything from cured concrete and asphalt to utility pipes, ceramic surfaces, and hard or abrasive masonry...

Loaders and excavator.(Construction)
October 1, 2003... Heavyweight machines for construction, landscaping, or utility jobs fill full-line product guide. Presents excavators with maximum digging depths ranging from 7 1/4 to 48 1/2 ft. Also find wheel loaders that accept more than 60 attachments, as...

Metal-working tools.(Construction)
October 1, 2003... One-stop source offers metal-working products from name-brand manufacturers. Categories include abrasives, adhesives, cutting tools, hand tools, machinery, material handling, measuring equipment, power tools, and safety supplies. Backed by...

Erosion control.(Construction)
October 1, 2003... To secure land and prevent erosion along riverbanks, dams, spillways, access roads, or other areas, rely on erosion-control structures made of concrete. Product line includes Armorflex mats, by which articulated concrete blocks (4 3/4 to 9 ins....

Work clothing/uniforms.(Construction)
October 1, 2003... Browse through 132-page Buyer's Guide for work clothing tailored to construction or maintenance crews, park rangers, and other indoor or outdoor workers. Selection includes jackets, shirts, pants, coveralls, rainwear, reflective vests, hats,...

Hand-held cable locator pinpoints ground faults of buried utility lines.(Construction)
October 1, 2003... Verifier Vision Fault Finder combines fault-finding abilities with a cable locator. Pinpoints ground faults of buried electric lines, cable TV, and telecommunication cables. Also traces and identifies cable depth. Features adjustable, 3-w....

Manhole shields and other equipment safeguard workers in confined spaces.(Construction)
October 1, 2003... Product line includes manhole shields, which surround manhole opening to protect workers from street-level water and mud that can flow into work area. In addition, a Deluxe Work Tent features pop-up framing, while another tent style attaches to...

Plastic endwalls house drainage pipe.(Construction)
October 1, 2003... Made of lightweight plastic, prefabricated HartmanEW endwalls offer a strong, cost effective alternative to cast-in-place or pre-cast endwalls. Can be installed in 50% less time than conventional endwalls, while decreasing fixed costs by 35%....

Work light clips firmly onto hats for hands-free, on-the-spot illumination.(Cover Item)
October 1, 2003... Deluxe LED Hat Light, Model L206, includes 3, bright-white LEDs that illuminate area immediately in front of wearer, while assuring hands-free use. Features rotating, 360[degrees] clip for quick, secure attachment onto brim of user's...

Ladders meet tall orders for assuring worker safety.(Construction)
October 1, 2003... GlideLoc Safe-Climbing Ladder Systems let workers access high buildings, towers, and other tall structures. Also come in retrofit kits for existing ladders. Boast increased safety over rope or cable climbing systems. Provide vertical climbing...

Slip-on pipe fittings create seating, stairways, and more.(Construction)
October 1, 2003... Use Kee Lite fittings, Models LM51 or LM52, to connect flat panels to tubular pipe structures. Ideal for constructing bleachers, staircases, awning frames, and for bracing other structures. Available in sizes to fit 1 1/4- and 1 1/2-in....

Reciprocating saw slices pipe, pallets, and more.(Construction)
October 1, 2003... Pneumatic saw allows fast, hand-held cutting for a variety of construction or utility jobs. Also mounts on optional pipe clamp to make 90[degrees] cuts, increase leverage 5 times over hand-held use, and add extra safety. Teams up with companion...