New, Free HDPE HDD Conduit Design Calculator Available

The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI), has released a new, free software tool that aids in determining the most appropriate wall thickness of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) conduit to be installed using horizontal directional drilling (HDD) techniques. Published on PPI’s website at plasticpipe.org/conduitcalc or at www.conduitcalc.com, the Conduit Design Calculator (CDC) simplifies complicated calculations into anRead More

Milwaukee® Expands Red Helix™ Drill Bit Lineup with the Next Generation of SHOCKWAVE™ RED HELIX™ Titanium Drill Bits

Milwaukee Tool continues to enhance their line of twist-drilling accessories with the next generation of their SHOCKWAVE™* Red Helix™ Titanium Drill Bits. Engineered for extreme durability and longer life in wood, plastic, and metal applications, these new bits provide up to 5X life versus black oxide drill bits. New to this next generation of RedRead More

Milwaukee Tool Multi-Tool Blades

Milwaukee Tool continues to enhance their line of unique cutting solutions with the introduction of carbide teeth, multi-material, metal, wood, and specialty Oscillating Multi-Tool Blades. The new multi-tool blades are complete with a Universal Fit OPEN-LOKTM Connection for quick blade changes and each blade is equipped to tackle a variety of jobsite applications. Wood BladesRead More

Polywater announces UL approval for conduit mechanical sealant line in the U.S.

Polywater announces that its Polywater | Hauff-Technik mechanical seals have been certified by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) to meet the requirements of Outlet Bushings and Fittings(QCRV). The PHRD seals are considered watertight and approved for use under NEC articles 230.8 and 300.5 (G), which govern the sealing of raceways entering a building or structure. Polywater |Read More