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Harnesses offer comfort and durability

FallTech has introduced its Tradesman+ and Contractor+ collections of full-body harnesses designed for all-day wear.

The body harnesses feature padded air mesh shoulder yokes with dorsal D-ring adjustments and spring-tension torso adjusters to provide comfort and durability. The Tradesman+ harness includes a Visi-lock chest buckle and 6-inch waist support positioning pad and offers mating or tongue-buckle leg-closure options. The Contractor+ harness type includes paired dual-fastening lanyard parks; a mating buckle chest closure; a 5-inch waist support positioning pad; and a choice of mating or tongue-buckle leg closures.

The Tradesman+ and Contractor+ harness collections are available in standard nonbelted and construction-belted models and are said to comply with ANSI Z359.11-2014.

Website: www.falltech.com
Telephone: (800) 719-4619

Drill screw has 5/16-inch diameter

Triangle Fastener Corp. has added the BLAZER® 3 self-drilling screw to its BLAZER Drill Screw line.

The 5/16-inch diameter BLAZER 3 screw reportedly can drill and tap metal thicknesses up to 0.210 inches and features a 3/8-inch hex washer head that permits the use of existing tools for installation. Available in six lengths ranging from 1 inch to 8 inches, the screw can be purchased with or without a galvanized bonded EPDM sealing washer. All available parts are TRISEAL®-coated and said to offer 1,000 hours of protection against salt-spray corrosion. The 5/16-inch diameter BLAZER 3 screw can be used to replace 1/4-inch diameter screws in maintenance and retrofit situations.

Website: www.trianglefastener.com
Telephone: (800) 486-1832

Book offers roof restoration market insight

Storm Ventures Group has published Win the Game, a book written by Storm Ventures Group CEO Anthony Delmedico to inform company owners about how to scale their companies in the roof restoration market. The roof restoration market involves contractors competing with bids to help building owners recover after storm events such as wind, hail, hurricanes and tornadoes.

For roofing company owners who want to earn additional revenue by entering the roof restoration market, the book reportedly provides comprehensive coverage of everything roofing companies need to know before interfacing with insurance companies. The book includes information about how to hire and build an effective sales team capable of quickly responding to potential customers' needs.

An e-book version of Win the Game is available for free until March 2 at www.winthegamebook.com.

Website: www.stormventuresgroup.com
Telephone: (330) 57-STORM (577-8676)

Eyewear has anti-fog lens coating

Honeywell has launched its Uvex Livewire™ sealed safety eyewear with Uvex HydroShield™ anti-fog lens coating. The eyewear is designed to protect users by sealing out debris, wind, sun and heat.

Featuring a solid black goggle frame, anti-fog coated lenses and a gap-free fit, the eyewear offers protection for anyone working in high-particulate and other extreme environments. The eyewear reportedly is 100 percent dielectric and delivers 99.99 percent ultraviolet protection. The eyewear can be worn with easy-to-exchange temples or a headband to ensure a secure fit, and two lens tints—Clear or Espresso—are available.

Website: www.uvex.us
Telephone: (800) 430-5490

Wrist lanyard tethers tools

Ergodyne has introduced its Squids® 3114 pull-on wrist lanyard designed to tether tools weighing up to 3 pounds.

The wrist lanyard features a tether capable of extending 8 inches, a stainless-steel carabiner for tool attachment and a pocket for concealing the carabiner when not in use. The lanyard's pull-on design makes it easy to put on and remove, and elastic inside the wristband ensures a snug fit. The lanyard is said to prevent dropped tools and decrease tangle hazards.

Website: www.ergodyne.com
Telephone: (800) 225-8238

Metal roof system is symmetrical

Morin, a Kingspan Group Co., has introduced the SymmeTry Roof Series, a mechanically seamed and symmetrical structural metal roof system designed for installation over an asymmetrical system.

The SymmeTry Roof Series is composed of panels that install side by side with a mechanically sealed cap to ensure a watertight fit. Four panel depths and three coverage widths reportedly are available, and vertical panel legs range from 1 1/2 inches to 3 inches in height.

Website: www.morincorp.com
Telephone: (800) 640-9501

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