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    <pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
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      <title>Over 6,500 power tool products catalogued</title>
      <description>Claimed to be the UK's largest retailer of tools and machinery, Machine Mart has produced its latest catalogue containing over 6,500 products including power tools and machinery.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Machine Mart</category>
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      <title>Catalogue shows power tool ergonomics advance</title>
      <description>Metabo' has introduced its comprehensive 2008/2009 power tool catalogue, which outlining the company's full line of cordless and corded power tools, accessories and abrasives.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Metabo</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/mta/mta189.html</link>
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      <title>Improved air tools have low vibration</title>
      <description>PCL advised the release of its Prestige range of improved range of air tools that feature low vibration, low noise, ergonomic grip and higher performance.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>PCL</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/pcf/pcf101.html</link>
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      <title>Manual screwdriver has automatic feeding</title>
      <description>A new low cost manual hand screwdriver with automatic feeding offers an accessible method of achieving increased production levels in a wide range of industrial applications.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Jan 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Weber Automatic Assembly Systems</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/wbe/wbe107.html</link>
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      <title>Power tools offer power and quality</title>
      <description>Tooling supplier has added 17 more power tools, which are claimed to offer outstanding value for money and combine high power and performance with industrial quality construction.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Jan 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Screwfix Direct</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/syk/syk116.html</link>
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      <title>A 3/8in drill/driver used in non-metals and metals</title>
      <description>A 3/8in drill that offers a no-load speed of 2,850 rev/min is for for light to medium drilling and driving in wood or sheet metal, particularly in carpentry, metal fabrication and plant maintenance.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Jan 2008 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Metabo</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/mta/mta188.html</link>
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      <title>Surface finishing firm opens logistics centre</title>
      <description>German manufacturer of surface finishing, grinding and cutting tools has extended its logistics centre to speed delivery services throughout Europe and worldwide.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 31 Dec 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Pferd</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/pxw/pxw107.html</link>
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      <title>Random orbital sanders meet vibration directive</title>
      <description>Designed from 'first principles', a range of air-powered random orbital sanders has good vibratory performance allowing workers to work comfortably for longer.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Nov 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>3M Abrasive Systems Division</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/maj/maj110.html</link>
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      <title>Ergonomic air tools reduce RSI risk</title>
      <description>The ergonomic body design on a range of professional air tools - including wrenches, sanders, hammer drill and die grinders - reduce operators' risk of developing repetitive strain injury.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jul 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>BuckHickman InOne</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/buc/buc121.html</link>
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      <title>Multi function pneumatic drill hammers too</title>
      <description>A multi-purpose pneumatic power tool combines the processes of drilling and hammer drilling in metals and aggregate materials concrete, stone and wood.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Metabo</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/mta/mta187.html</link>
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      <title>Power tool kit is lithium-ion battery powered</title>
      <description>A power tool kit includes a drill/driver, circular saw, reciprocating saw and flashlight and these tools are lightweight, powered by lithium-ion batteries with 30% faster charging.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Apr 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Metabo</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/mta/mta184.html</link>
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      <title>Fourteen power tools added to catalogue</title>
      <description>Latest Metabo general catalogue includes 14 new tools such as drills, screwdrivers, hammer drills/drivers, rotary hammers, angle grinders and sanders.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Mar 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Metabo</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/mta/mta183.html</link>
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      <title>Low vibration hand-held power tools</title>
      <description>Brammer says that more should be done to encourage the use of low vibration hand-held power tools.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Brammer</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/bsr/bsr110.html</link>
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      <title>Lightweight angle grinder is comfortable to use</title>
      <description>Weighing only 2.04kg, a lightweight, portable, 4.1/2in angle grinder is comfortable and easy to use in many different positions for a wide range of applications.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Feb 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Metabo</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/mta/mta182.html</link>
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      <title>Industrial power wire brushes</title>
      <description>Combitwist and Singletwist PFERD industrial power wire brushes incorporate INOX, brass and plastic, and work faster with superior finish and longer life.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Feb 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Pferd</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/pxw/pxw106.html</link>
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      <title>Hammer drill has keyless chuck</title>
      <description>A 1/2in hammer drill has a keyless chuck, which makes bit changes quick and easy and ensures secure bit clamping, has a 5/8in capacity in drilling steel.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2007 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Metabo</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/mta/mta181.html</link>
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      <title>Angle grinder stabilises its speed electronically</title>
      <description>A 6in angle grinder offers electronic speed stabilisation for increased productivity can work at nearly 100% of no-load speed up to the grinder's full rated 12A.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Dec 2006 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Metabo</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/mta/mta180.html</link>
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      <title>Cordless reciprocating saw has lithium-ion battery</title>
      <description>Metabo has announced that its ASE 18 cordless reciprocating saw is now available with a lithium-ion battery.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Dec 2006 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Metabo</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/mta/mta179.html</link>
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      <title>Power tools trim/de-burr/edge-prep sheet metal</title>
      <description>Sheet metal edge trimming power tools can be used to deburr the edges of metals and plastics - or to prepare these edges for welding - five times faster than angle grinders.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Nov 2006 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Trumpf</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/tru/tru256.html</link>
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      <title>1/2in hammer drill has a stronger, durable motor</title>
      <description>Metabo international now offers a 1/2in hammer drill with a stronger, more durable motor.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Oct 2006 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Metabo</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/mta/mta177.html</link>
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      <title>Offset geared heads for customised solutions</title>
      <description>Desoutter sales has underlined its commitment to innovative products and providing customised solutions with the introduction of the Landuuml;bbering range of offset geared heads.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Oct 2006 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Desoutter Sales</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/dso/dso108.html</link>
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      <title>Pulse tool range is made up of 18 tools</title>
      <description>Desoutter Sales has embarked on an upgrade program to its range of pulse tools.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Oct 2006 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Desoutter Sales</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/dso/dso109.html</link>
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      <title>Power brushes and abrasives introduced</title>
      <description>Power brushes and abrasives designed for use on large and small right angle grinders include wire wheels, cup brushes and bevel brushes, and flap discs, which provide a high cut rate.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 14 Sep 2006 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Weiler Corporation</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/wee/wee109.html</link>
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      <title>Abrasive cutting wheel's performance 50% improved</title>
      <description>Improved abrasive cutting wheel outperforms its predecessor by more than 50% when cutting stainless or abrasion resistant steels, high-tensile alloys and Hastelloy.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 08 Sep 2006 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Metabo</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/mta/mta175.html</link>
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      <title>Fastening controllers raise productivity</title>
      <description>Fastening conrollers enable increasing coherence and efficiency in the control of stationary and hand-held screwdrivers and spindles while ensuring higher levels of productivity and traceability.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Aug 2006 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Ingersoll-Rand</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/ige/ige112.html</link>
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      <title>Lightweight rotary hammer is comfortable to use</title>
      <description>A 3/4in rotary hammer is lightweight and comfortable to operate, making it ideal for overhead or close quarter work, and for drilling small diameter holes in concrete, wood and steel.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Aug 2006 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Metabo</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/mta/mta174.html</link>
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      <title>Power tools have lower noise and vibration</title>
      <description>Leading compressed air products and systems specialist has released a range of  value for money, low noise, low vibration pneumatic power tools from Kestrel.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 04 Aug 2006 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Thorite</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/thm/thm108.html</link>
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      <title>12-gauge shear cuts and trims burr-free</title>
      <description>A versatile 12-gauge shear assists in the burr-free cutting, shearing and trimming of sheet metal and plastics and its blades have four cutting edges not requiring sharpening or adjustment.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Aug 2006 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Metabo</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/mta/mta173.html</link>
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      <title>Six inch grinder has non-lock paddle safety switch</title>
      <description>A 6in angle grinder/cut-off machine with a non-locking paddle switch increases user safety by turning the grinder off when dropped, and positions the user's hand far from the grinding wheel.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Jul 2006 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Metabo</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/mta/mta172.html</link>
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      <title>Cordless drill/driver has lithium-ion battery</title>
      <description>Cordless drill/driver is lighter and can run longer than with traditional batteries because its lithium-ion batteries feature 40% higher performance and 40% less weight.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2006 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Metabo</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/mta/mta171.html</link>
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      <title>Hand finishing power tools give precision</title>
      <description>Hand finishing systems that provide superb accuracy, reliability, versatility and precision, while being comfortable and natural to use are available in sets or as individual units.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Jun 2006 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Engis (UK)</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/eng/eng136.html</link>
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      <title>Hammer drills add to power tools range</title>
      <description>Metabo has introduced a new tool to its full line of hammer drills.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 May 2006 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Metabo</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/mta/mta170.html</link>
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      <title>Catalogue covers wide power tools range</title>
      <description>A full-colour, 130-page catalogue covers Metabo's extensive selection of drills, screwdrivers, bench top woodworking machines, rotary hammers, jig saws, sanders, grinders and accessories.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 22 May 2006 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Metabo</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/mta/mta169.html</link>
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      <title>Four-piece 18 V cordless combination kit</title>
      <description>Metabo has introduced a four-piece 18 V cordless combination kit, which includes a drill/driver, circular saw, reciprocating saw and flashlight.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 08 May 2006 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Metabo</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/mta/mta168.html</link>
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      <title>Portable burnishing tool polishes stainless steel</title>
      <description>Equipped with electronic speed stabilization for increased productivity and consistent results, a portable burnishing tool features a motor winding protection grid that deflects dust and debris.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 May 2006 08:00:00 UT</pubDate>
      <category>Metabo</category>
      <link>http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/mta/mta167.html</link>
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