Heatleys Trade TALK Edition 11 | June - August 2023

IN FOCUS: Less Doing, More Done

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BEST BUYS SAVE UP TO 30%

EXPERT ADVICE:

UPGRADE YOUR TOOLBOX

Ready to take your toolbox game to the next level? Look no further than Heatleys!

Whether you’re a carpenter, electrician, plumber or in the mines, we’ve got all the tools you need to be prepared on-site.

With Heatleys, you’ll have access to an incredible range of high-quality tools, from power tools that pack a punch to precision hand tools that never miss a beat.

Upgrade your toolbox today with Heatleys by your side.

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VersaDrive TurboTip Drill Bit Set: 6.8, 8.5, 10.5, 14mm & ImpactaTap Set: M8, M10, M12 & M16

ALP-BUND-01

Alpha Liquid Gold Cutting Fluid 120ml ATL001

VersaDrive Reamer Set: 12, 14, 18, 22 & 26mm

ALP-BUND-02 (Inc. 111120-012A)*

ALP-BUND-03 (Inc. 111120-034A)*

Alpha Liquid Gold Cutting Fluid 120ml ATL001

*Includes either 1/2” (111120-012A) OR 3/4” (111120-034A)

HD Quick Change Impact Adapter

VersaDrive ImpactaTap 4PC Set: M12, M16, M20 & M24

ALP-BUND-04 (Inc. 111120-012A)*

ALP-BUND-05 (Inc. 111120-034A)*

Alpha Liquid Gold Cutting Fluid 120ml ATL001

*Includes either 1/2” (111120-012A) OR 3/4” (111120-034A)

HD Quick Change Impact Adapter

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FOCUS: VersaDrive: Less Doing, More Done

Imagine yourself looking up at a communications tower knowing you need to drill 4 x 14mm holes to attach a bracket. You need to climb up with a 12kg magnetic-based drill, drill the hole and then work out how to thread it—it’s heavy and dangerous work.

Then, along comes Alpha VersaDrive; your job just got a whole lot easier, and quicker!

Alpha VersaDrive is the world’s 1st modular quick-change cutting and drilling system.

You have never seen anything like this before, Alpha Tools is revolutionising on-site cutting and drilling processes. This game-changing system allows cutting and drilling tools to be used across multiple tool platforms such as impact wrenches, drills and drivers along with rotary drills, magnetic-based drills and pillar drills. Custom-engineered quick-change adaptors connect the tool platform to any one of the Alpha VersaDrive attachment tools saving time, money and increasing productivity.

When you get to the top of the tower with your Alpha VersaDrive kit you can now use your standard, portable power tools to get the job done fast and most importantly, safely.

Investing in Alpha VersaDrive removes the challenges of on-site drilling, hole-making and threading in one easy system. Quality Product Development

Drives Quality Work

The non-slip 11.0mm hex shank design fits into all standard drill chucks and has three concentric lock positions allowing perfect alignment and accuracy when tooling with any of the modular adaptors.

The high-grade steel tool attachments have been specifically designed to outperform the closest comparable products on the market, producing up to 15X faster results, longer life and more holes per product.

Revolutionising Traditional Work Practices

One of Australia’s largest national engineering firms contacted Alpha Tools, wanting a solution to the time-consuming and costly refurbishment of heat exchangers used in alumina production.

Usually, the time and cost taken to refurbish these units are significant and expensive, especially when it comes to cleaning, machining, and preparing tube sheets and baffle plates.

The refurbishment’s cleaning, machining, and preparation phase generally lasts 60 hours and requires 10 machine operators.

However, a new procedure implemented with the Alpha VersaDrive range resulted in a sizeable 300-hour reduction per unit in both time and manpower.

There are several other safety benefits when using these high-performing products, including a massive reduction in noise usually produced by traditional techniques and potential injury caused by vibration.

Tube sheets-1000 holes

The reaming of tube sheets at this Australian engineering firm initially took 2 days (4 shifts), equalling 48 hours. Due to breakage, this process consumed at least 3 reamers.

The Alpha VersaDrive range has now reduced their process to half a day, which is less than 1 shift (6 hours) —that’s a mammoth saving of 42 hours!

In total, 1 reamer completed 4000 holes (4 tube sheets). With each reamer costing $1000, this company could save $5000 (5 reamers).

Baffle plates-internal (Steel LP 3000 holes and Duplex HP 4000 holes)

The costly and time-consuming procedure for baffle plates initially took 10 days (20 shifts), equalling 240 hours. This process ate through 40 carbide burrs ($67 each) and 2 die grinders ($100 each).

The Alpha VersaDrive range slashed the lengthy process down to just 3 days (6 shifts) and equalling to 72 hours, compared to a whopping 240 hours previously. The new procedure only consumed 2 no3 reamers per entire heater — that’s 2000 holes per reamer.

In total, that’s $880 saved and a monumental 168 hours of hard labour diverted. This does not include significant dollar amounts saved due to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), which is now no longer needed for this operation.

Discover Alpha VersaDrive Sets

We offer a number of different Alpha VersaDrive sets that will get you started, including impact starter kits, tapping kits and installation kits as well as imperial and metric sets that cater to a wide range of applications and industries.

BONUS

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Why should I use cutting fluid?

What is cutting fluid?

Cutting fluid is a staple accessory that all tradespeople should have in their toolbox arsenal. It plays a vital role in metalworking processes, including drilling, tapping, threading and cutting.

During machining, large amounts of heat is generated due to friction between the tool face and the workpiece, as well as the high speed of cutting and drilling.

The heat generated needs to be displaced or eliminated to protect the tool and the work surface.

Cutting fluids are a type of coolant and lubricant that are designed to reduce the friction between the tool and the workpiece. A generous amount of cutting fluid is usually applied before the work commences and in some cases, during the work.

What are the advantages of using cutting fluid?

Cutting fluids and oils are designed to maximise the life of drilling and cutting equipment, helping them to work under extreme amounts of pressure and torque, improving performance, improving machine finish, reducing tip welding and preventing pitting.

Not to mention, cutting fluids are also equipped with anti-corrosion properties that shield machined surfaces from oxidation and can even save power consumption through their capability of minimising the forces during machining.

25PC Cobalt Metric Tuffbox Drill Set ALP-BUND-06

25PC Stainless Plus Metric Tuffbox Drill Set ALP-BUND-07

8PC Reduced Shank Metric Drill Set ALP-BUND-08

25PC Black Series Metric Tuffbox Drill Set SM25PBB

Alpha Liquid Gold Cutting Fluid 120ml ATL001

Alpha Liquid Gold Cutting Fluid 120ml ATL001

Cutting Fluid 120ml + Stainless Cutting Disc - 10 Pack ATL001 + GCDGP1251010

SM25CO SM25PBP

RSM8

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DUAL STEP SAW BLADE TECHNOLOGY

• Less vibration for straight, accurate cutting

• Prevention of chipping on blade teeth

NORMAL SAW BLADE

2 STEP SAW BLADE

This space causes vibration in cutting

Thicker blade minimises vibration when cutting

CUSTOMISE & PERSONALISE YOUR EQUIPMENT

Laser Etching & Engraving

Customise or help identify your tools and other capital equipment with Heatleys’ laser etching and engraving service.

This service is ideal for customers who want their logo, part or asset control number on their tools or equipment and not have to worry about it fading or rubbing off.

Benefits of laser etching & engraving:

• Easily identify your products and equipment.

Easily Identify YOUR Tools & Equipment

In addition to safety and industrial items, Heatleys offer a full suite of branding solutions catered to your business’ needs.

Vernier Caliper

Digital Caliper

Coolant Proof Digital Caliper IP67

Digital Protractor

EXPERT ADVICE: PRECISION MEASUREMENT

ACCUD prides itself on producing accurate, reliable, and innovative measuring equipment. With a focus on precision and quality, ACCUD has developed a reputation for supplying measuring equipment that is trusted by professionals in a variety of industries. Many of which include engineers, scientists, automotive technicians and the construction industry.

One of the key features that sets apart from its competitors is their commitment to innovation. The company’s R&D team is constantly working to develop new technologies that improve the accuracy and reliability of their products. This investment in innovation has allowed ACCUD to stay ahead of the curve and remain a leading player in the measuring equipment industry.

Measuring equipment has become an indispensable part of our Australian manufacturing and automotive markets. The accuracy of these measurements is critical to many aspects of our lives. This is why ACCUD, a company dedicated to producing high-quality measuring equipment, is making a name for itself in the industry.

ACCUD is an accredited ISO9001 company, has its own temperature controlled calibration room, and offers factory issued calibration certificates across a range of products. Where other companies at a similar price points batch check their products, the ability of ACCUD to offer calibration certificates to guarantee the accuracy of their products makes them an industry leader within this segment.

From simple tools like vernier calipers, micrometers, welding gauges and protractors to the more complex, like digital calipers and dial indicators with Wireless data transfer, portable digital hardness testers, ceramic gauge blocks, digital coating thickness gauges, you’re sure to find the measuring tool you require from their comprehensive range of over 2000 products.

ACCUD also has the ability to specialist manufacture from ring gauges, stop no gauges to thread gauges, their capability is world class. From the largest instruments, such as a 3 meter vernier or a 2 meter micrometer, through to the smallest, a test dial indicator, ceramic tipped stylus or a dial indicator point extension kit, ACCUD has the instrument you require.

ACCUD’s commitment to quality is evident in every aspect of their products. From the materials used in their construction to the rigorous testing that their equipment undergoes, ACCUD is dedicated to ensuring

that their customers receive products that are reliable and accurate. Their attention to detail and commitment to quality has resulted in a loyal customer base that trusts ACCUD to provide them with some of the best measuring equipment on the market.

Another key aspect of ACCUD’s success is their customer service. The company is dedicated to providing their customers with the support they need to get the most out of their products. Whether it’s helping to select the right equipment for a particular application or providing technical support, ACCUD is committed to ensuring that their customers are completely satisfied with their products.

If you’re looking for measuring equipment that you can count on, look no further than ACCUD.

Circlip Plier Set 8PC

002004V01

• Internal and external circlip plier set with straight and angled tips

• Long service life

VDE Screwdriver Set 6PC

002012V01

• VDE tested and 1000V rated screwdriver set

• Contains slotted 3, 4, 5.5, 6.5mm and Phillips PH1 & PH2

End Cutting Nippers

Suitable for twisting and cutting binding wire.

Cobra® Water Pump Pliers

Self gripping jaws for gripping flat, round and multi-edged objects.

Chisel and Punch Set 11PC

RCP11

• Contains 150, 200, 250mm chisels, 2-10mm punches and 3mm taper punch

• Made in Germany

Motorq Torque Wrenches

• New Motorq 2 piece split torque head and handle design

• Unique profiled cam and reaction plate, provides a clear torque signal and the large break angle greatly reduces the possibility of over torquing

NEW SPLIT DESIGN

Steel wire rope: 5mm (3/16”)

Cutting capacity: 1.5mm (1/16”)

TFR2502

• Contains round, half round, flat & square file

• Length: 250mm

• Size range: M3, M4, M5, M6, M8, M10

• Overall length: 450mm

12/24V

MA35000

• Automatic voltage sensing

• 35000mAh Capacity

Ideal for scraping, scribing, marking, picking and seal removal.

6/12/24V

Charger IR61224

Chemistry selectable: GEL, Flooded (SLA, Deep Cycle, AGM), Calcium.

Security Spring Hooks

Wire Rope & Spring Wire

File Set Second Cut 4PC

Dual Arm Heavy Duty Nut Riveter

Lithium Jump Starter

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