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Tech talk

How to get waterproofing right the first time around, page 28

Safety special

The best ways to keep the workplace safe and sound, page 40

The wheel deal How an international brand like Saint-Gobain stays relevant by focusing on quality service and local manufacturing

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CONTENTS February – April 2015

The wheel deal page 14

A market leader in Australia since the 1970s, Saint-Gobain has been supplying the industrial market with high-quality products and proudly supporting Australian industry PLUS

The building of a race car, part two page 22

We’re back to the workshop to meet more of the Garry Rogers Motorsport team—in particular the guys responsible for making the race car lighter, faster and better AND

High and dry page 28

Getting the waterproofing wrong can be the most costly and difficult thing to repair on a job. So how do you ensure you’re getting it right the first time?

Members in action, page 10

After two years of hard work, the Legacy Way project is almost complete—thanks to a whole lot of teamwork from a multitude of suppliers.

New platinum lens technology, page 39

Bollé has developed a new anti-fog and anti-scratch lens coating—perfect for working in high humidity conditions.

REGULAR ARTICLES Need to know – page 4

Building approvals at 20 year high; cutting red tape for tradies; Australian scientists announce solar energy breakthrough; and much, much more!

Fun – page 57

Crossword, Sudoku and Find-a-word.

Solutions on page 62.

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Safety at work, page 40

Hundreds of construction workers are injured, or killed on work sites every year. It doesn’t have to be this way if Australian safety standards are upheld.

Kings of slings, page 50

When it comes to synthetic slings, Beaver Brands leads the way in the areas of materials handling, lifting and load restraint, height safety and fall prevention, and personal protective equipment.

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Catalogue Index

ABRASIVES St Gobain

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ADHESIVES AND SEALANTS HB Fuller Powers Sika Simpson Strong Tie

AIR FITTING AND HOSE Nitto

AIR TOOLS

Airco KC Tools

BROOMS & SQUEEGEES Impact-A

CLEANING PRODUCTS Crete Off concrete dissolver DY Mark WD40

COMPACTORS OX Groups

COMPRESSORS

Airco Maxus

DIAMOND CUTTINGS Alpha Bordo St-Gobain

DRILL BITS Alpha Sutton Tools

GENERATORS Ross

HAND TOOLS

Bahco Crescent Gamer Gearwrench Hordern KC Tools Kincrome Malco OX Group Spear and Jackson Tridon

HOLESAWS Alpha Sutton Tools

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58 47 31 59

LADDERS

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Lufkin Position Partners

61 36

LUBRICATING PRODUCTS

20 20 60 53 18 61 35 52 48 19 52 54 35 12 5 36 5 8 36 56 27 18 37 9

Climbmax Gorrilla Ladders

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LASERS & MEASURING TOOLS

WD 40

5 48 53

MATERIALS HANDLING Beaver Brands Kincrome Richmond Castors

NAILING TOOLS Airco

PAINT AND METAL PROTECTION

Dymark OX Group

POWER TOOLS Bosch Dewalt Hitachi Makita Max Metabo Milwaukee

SAFETY PRODUCTS

Beaver Brands Bolle IFS Impact-A Paramount Pratt

SCREWS & SCREW SYSTEMS Simpson Strong Tie

SHOVELS

Spear and Jackson

About us The store listed on the front of this magazine is a member of the Construction Supply Specialist Group. While the majority of your work will be conducted with your local CSS Member, this store is part of a national network of stores that can provide you with exceptional service and support where ever you may be working in Australia. For more store locations, visit www.constructionsupply.com.au.

44 56 16 & 37 61

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TRANSFER PUMPS Alemlube

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White International Kincrome

WATERPROOFING Bostik Sika

WHEELS & CASTORS Richmond Castors

WELDING PRODUCTS Dynaweld

WORKWEAR Impact-A MAK Workwear

36 42 62 35 56 30 31 16 24 7 45

60 18 49 46 13 & 27 17 38 25 21 44 & 51 39 45 7 43 42

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Notes to the consumer: Some products are subject to plus freight costs where applicable.

Some items may not be stocked in all stores, but can be ordered as required. Prices are valid while stocks last and are subject to change without prior notice. CSS Pty Ltd reserves the right to correct printing errors and omissions. All items include GST.

Construction Supply Specialists Pty Ltd Administration - Head Office 6 Broadfield Rd, Broadmeadows VIC 3047 Tel: (03) 9357 4228 Fax: (03) 9357 4229 jeff@cssgroup.com.au www.constructionsupply.com.au

Need to know

Australian scientists announce solar energy breakthrough Australian scientists say they have made a breakthrough in increasing the efficiency of solar panels, which they hope could eventually lead to cheaper sources of renewable energy.

In what the University of New South Wales described as a world first, the researchers were able to convert more than 40 per cent of sunlight hitting the panels into electricity.

“This is the highest efficiency ever reported for sunlight conversion into electricity,” UNSW Professor Martin Green said in a statement.

“We used commercial solar cells, but in a new way, so these efficiency improvements are readily accessible to the solar industry.”

While traditional methods use one solar cell, which limits the conversion of sunlight to electricity to about 33 per cent, the newer technology splits the sunlight into four different cells, which boosts the conversion levels, Green told news agency Agence France Presse (AFP).

The record efficiency level was achieved in tests in Sydney and replicated at the US government’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory, the university said.

The technology is to be harnessed

by Australian company RayGen Resources for solar power towers, which use sun-tracking mirrors to focus sunlight on a tall building.

Green is hopeful the technology can also eventually be used for solar panels mounted on people’s roofs, which he said currently had a 15 to 18 per cent efficiency rate.

“The panels that you have on the roof of your home at the moment have a single cell, but eventually they’ll have several cells, and they’ll be able to improve their efficiency to this kind of level,” he told AFP. Green said strides in technology made in the solar industry such as the higher conversion levels were helping to drive down the cost of renewable energy.

He was confident that in a decade solar-generated electricity would be cheaper than that produced by coal.

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Cutting red tape for tradies on the border New laws making it easier for licensed tradespeople to work across state borders and promises to cut red tape for small business started on 1 December 2014, said New South Wales Fair Trading Minister, Matthew Mason-Cox. Mason-Cox said the Mutual Recognition (Automatic Licensed Occupations Recognition) Bill 2014 will allow certain licensed occupations, such as electricians, to carry out their trade in NSW on the basis of the licence they held in their home state.

“From December 2014, NSW, Queensland and Victorian electricians will be able to work across the Queensland and Victorian borders using the licence issued by their home state,’’ Mason-Cox said.

“This means electricians no longer need two licences to work when they are doing work on the border. They will face less paperwork and fewer fees that they would otherwise pay to hold numerous licences for the same work.”

Mason-Cox said the NSW Government

For more information go to fairtrading.nsw.gov.au

was committed to streamlining interstate recognition of occupational licensing, making it easier to do business for tradespeople living and working in border communities.

“Queensland already recognises some NSW electricians’ licences under their Electrical Safety Act and regulations, which allows NSW electricians to work in Queensland,” he said.

Mason-Cox said consumer protection continued to be front and centre of these reforms, which ensured that interstate licensees were subject to the same rules as local licensees when they do work in NSW. “NSW Fair Trading will be able to take disciplinary and enforcement action against interstate licensees who work in NSW,” he said.

Building approvals at 20-year high Building approvals have risen to a 20-year high, the strongest they have been since 1994, according to the latest data released by the Australian Bureau Statistics in December 2014.

“Record strong approvals are setting the scene for an expansion phase in residential construction,” said Peter Jones, chief economist of Master Builders Australia. In the pipeline, work is expected to strengthen as approvals in detached houses and renovations improve.

“In October 2014, in original terms, 19,032 dwelling units were approved, the third highest monthly result

on record,” he said.“In seasonally adjusted terms, approvals rose by 11.4 per cent driven by a 30.4 per cent bounce-back in multi-unit approvals.

“This residential building cycle needs to be stronger and longer for the sake of undersupplied industry and an economy in transition.

“However, some of the shine can still come off this positive outlook if policy reforms tackling barriers to increased supply, including local constrained land release, inefficient taxes and charges and council red and green tape, are not implemented,” Peter Jones said.

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Need to know

Architects dumped from apartment blocks to save money

Fair Work Building and Construction (FWBC) caution FWBC is aware of a consultancy business which has established an unauthorised construction code compliance register.

The business is offering advice to construction companies about whether they are compliant with state and Federal building codes. It claims construction companies listed on the register comply with state and Federal building codes, and are eligible to tender for government-funded work.

It is understood the business charges substantial fees to companies wishing to be included on the register.

This register is not an official register and does not guarantee you are compliant with current or potential future state or Federal building codes.

The concerns expressed by FWBC are shared by the state authorities for the VIC, NSW and QLD codes.

Developers are hiring top architects to win tricky high-rise permits, then dumping the architect and watering down their approved designs to save money, it has been claimed.

Gardens are being scrapped, extra apartments squeezed in, cheaper material used and decorative elements cast aside, city planners said.

They say this cost-cutting occurs most commonly when property developers pay an inflated price for a block of land because it already has a high-rise planning permit attached.

A number of Melbourne councils are now making it a condition of some highrise permits for the original architect to be kept on during construction, after becoming frustrated when hard-earned plans were tampered with later by a building or drafting company.

The Australian Institute of Architects wants to make the use of registered architects mandatory for building over

three storeys across Victoria and force developers to retain the same architect who won the planning approval.

These rules have long been enforced in New South Wales. Its State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP) 65 laws that enshrine good design principles, such as a minimum of 50 square metres for one-bedroom apartments. Many one-bedroom apartments being proposed in Victoria are less than 45 square metres.

Victoria’s Coalition state government was in the midst of considering apartment design standards before they were voted from office. The new Labor government has promised public guidelines “ensuring that developments enhance, rather than trash, Melbourne’s liveability”.

Meanwhile, the Greens will push for a law requiring the original architect on any large building in the central city be retained from planning approval through to construction.

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The winners are: Andrew Godwin from Qld Peter Dinis from WA Chad Elphick from NSW Rod Turpin from Vic John French from Tas If you want your Fat Chance of winning a trip to Crab Claw Island in the Northern Territory, turn to pages 32 and 33, to find out more, and start packing your bags!

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Leighton wins $150m M4 contract

Shayne from Fraser Coast Bolts presenting the prize to Andrew Godwin

George Dean from Build Tech presenting the travel voucher to Brett Coombs, who was receiving on behalf of John French

Store owner’s Chris and Linda Waring presenting prize to winner Chad Elphick

Construction firm Leighton Holdings and venture partner Rizzani de Eccher Australia have been selected to design and build a widened highway in Sydney.

Leighton (majority owned by Germany’s Hochtief) said its share of the work to upgrade a 7.5 kilometre stretch of the M4 highway is worth about $150 million.

The project involves widening the M4 from three to four lanes in each direction and is part of the first stage of the WestConnex, one of Australia’s biggest urban road projects. Work is scheduled to start in early 2015 and the widened stretch of road is due to open in 2017 according to Leighton.

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Light at the end of the

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After two years of hard work, the Legacy Way project in Queensland is almost complete, thanks to a whole lot of teamwork from a multitude of suppliers.

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t’s rare enough that you find established parklands expanding in a major capital city. But that was one of the gifts to the people of Brisbane in the middle of last year, when work on the Legacy Way tunnel resulted in the largest upgrade to the Botanic Gardens since they opened in 1970.

Additions will include a kitchen garden, amphitheatre, forest walk, playground and an 18-megalitre lagoon to help drought proof the area.

The Legacy Way is Brisbane City Council’s 4.6-kilometre road tunnel that will connect the Western Freeway at Toowong with the Inner City Bypass (ICB) at Kelvin Grove. The plan is that, once open, Legacy Way will almost

halve peak-hour travel times between the Centenary Bridge and the ICB. The $1.5 billion cost is necessary, Brisbane Council says, because “Brisbane’s popularity as a place to live and work has created strong population, employment and economic growth over the past decade. Under the Queensland Government’s South East Queensland Regional Plan, Brisbane must find room for 156,000 additional dwellings by 2031. With this growth comes a challenge in dealing with traffic congestion.

Traffic congestion not only impacts on our lifestyle but our economy, by causing delays to goods, increased business operating costs and environmental costs.

“In future years, the Australia TradeCoast precinct near Brisbane Airport will become an economic

“In some cases, I would take the supplier reps on site with me to discuss the specifications with the engineers directly.”

Craig Williams, Allfix Fasteners account manager

Opposite page: The massive ventilation fans in the Legacy Way tunnel almost dwarf the construction workers.

Above: The tunnel boring machine (TBM) Annabell disassembly.

Left: The mechanical and electrical fit-out gantry.

hub for the region, experiencing substantial jobs growth, transforming it into south-east Queensland’s second biggest employment generator, behind the CBD. The continued growth will put more pressure on key arterial roads. A motorway standard road is needed to fill the gap that exists between the Western Freeway and the Inner City Bypass. Legacy Way will meet this need.”

But the project is also an example of how major contemporary infrastructure projects are made possible by a community focus and an international team. The company responsible for the design, construction, operation and maintenance of Legacy Way, Transcity, is a joint venture between Spanish tunnelling and civil infrastructure giant Acciona Infrastructures, Italian tunnelling specialists Ghella and Brisbane’s local experts BMD Constructions.

It’s also a boon for local suppliers such as CSS Member Allfix Fasteners, which has been supplying the project with fixings and associated products from the start. On a project like this, explains Allfix account manager Craig Williams, supply has to be very much “on demand”.

“Even though they work to a program, there’s a lot of things changing on a daily basis,” he explains. “As much as Transcity’s engineers do all of the geological surveys and oil testing prior to work commencing, they often run into issues as they’re progressing through, and then they call on us to be able to supply a particular product, or a particular piece of machinery, or a particular item, to keep the project going.”

At the end of last year, as this article was being written, the project was going through its final stage. “That means all the mechanical services are in there doing all the fans for ventilation

and smoke control, cameras, signs, speakers, lights and public address systems. Prior to that, when the tunnel linings were going in, there was a lot of heavy-duty fasteners and tooling, boring equipment, carbide drills, and specialised gear.”

The process of meeting those challenges is straightforward, but still not always easy. “Transcity run everything through a procurement office at Toowong. So the foreman, or the engineer on site, will put a request into the procurement officer, who email out a request to quote. We’ll go away and source and quote on the product, and hopefully that results in an order.

“The biggest challenge of that, however, is that for whatever reason, a lot of the major suppliers are no longer warehousing here in Brisbane. So a lot of the product had to come from Sydney or Melbourne. And quite often, you don’t have much lead time to be able to supply that product.”

Meeting those challenging lead times is possible because of the depth of relationships Allfix has with their suppliers. “What we were able to do in those situations, depending on the product, was to go back to some of our key suppliers and requested project pricing,” explains Craig Williams.

“So, we all benefit by working closely with suppliers on one side and procurement on the other. In some cases, I would take the supplier reps on site with me to discuss the specifications with the engineers directly, which helps us determine whether it’s worthwhile for us to set project pricing for the duration of the project.”

So in the specific case of Legacy Construction Supply Specialists

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Members in action

Excavation works for Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mount Coot-tha (top) and TBMs prior to launch from the western worksite.

Way, Williams says, there were plenty of occasions where, “what we would do is actually connect one of our suppliers, who also have engineers, to the relevant engineer on site, to either get a product specified or overcome something that they hadn’t foreseen, where they weren’t sure on what fixing they should be using, or whether the application for the fixing they were using was correct”.

An example of this is the relationship with CSS supplier Powers Fasteners.

“There was quite a number of times where I’d get an inquiry come through where I didn’t have the capacity or the expertise to handle it,” says Williams, “so I then would call on Powers’ major projects manager, Nick Stewart.”

The benefits of working with international teams are almost always positive (despite the occasional communication challenge, which can be met by a combination of drawing pictures and pointing at things). With the project 80 per cent

complete at the time of writing, the project has also cemented networks that will benefit future infrastructure projects in the state.

“Once a project is finished, obviously, the people you’ve been working with will move on to another project, and there’s a lot of infrastructure work happening in Queensland at the moment,” says Williams. “Infrastructure was neglected for some time, so it’s taken a lot to keep up with the natural expansion of the city.”

Some of the other upcoming projects may include local L&G projects, or the upcoming BAT tunnel, which is a proposed new north-south tunnel that will deliver bus and rail together in a world-first design. It combines a railway and a busway in a single, double-decked, 15m-wide tunnel beneath the Brisbane River and Brisbane’s central business district.

And with each new project, local suppliers, local communities and local construction firms all benefit. 

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2 Piece 18V Combination Kit

Dual function trigger for single fire & bump fire Tool-less depth dial for flush, proud or deep driving 360° adjustable exhaust directs air away from user Tool-less release for clearing jammed nails Unique integrated air duster acts as a dust gun Replacement O-Ring kit available (885914)

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Finish Brad Nailer NT65M2(H2)

• Dual function trigger for single fire & bump fire Dual function trigger for single fire & bump fire • Tool-less depth dial for flush, proud or deep driving Tool-less depth dial for flush, proud or deep driving • 360° adjustable exhaust directs air away from user 360° adjustable exhaust directs air away from user • Tool-less release for clearing jammed nails Tool-less release for clearing jammed nails • Unique integrated air duster acts as a dust gun Unique integrated air duster acts as a dust gun • Replacement O-Ring kit available (885914) Replacement O-Ring kit available (885914)

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Big wheels keep on turning As a market leader in Australia since the 1970s, Flexovit and Saint-Gobain have been supplying the industrial market with highquality products and proudly supporting Australian industry 14

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Opposite page: Chris Davis, manufacturing manager of Saint-Gobain.

I

t started from humble beginnings back in 1972, when Jeff Freeman began selling abrasives to the Australian industrial market from a shopfront in Heidelberg, Victoria, under the company name of Durable Abrasives.

In 1974, Flexovit BV Holland appointed Durable Abrasives as the sole industrial distribution agent for the Flexovit brand of cutting and grinding wheels in the Australian market, explains Chris Davis, manufacturing manager of Saint-Gobain Abrasives Australia. At that time, Roger Freeman joined the company, overseeing the development of the business alongside Jeff Freeman, with a view toward cutting and grinding wheels.

A few years later, due to popularity and market demand, the company changed its name to Flexovit Abrasives Pty Ltd, and proceeded to build its own manufacturing plant in Campbellfield, Victoria.

In 1978, the factory commenced manufacturing in Campbellfield, where it continues to operate to this day. Starting with just one press and three ovens, the company has developed significantly— now with a footprint of nine presses and 12 ovens, employing 60 staff on a threeshift operation, five days a week.

Flexovit Abrasives, under the Freemans’ direction, saw a rapid company expansion. This led to the next evolutionary step of developing sales into the Pacific region and South-east

Asian markets, as well as becoming the numberone choice for cutting and grinding wheels in Australia.

In 1988, Flexovit Abrasives (Australia) Pty Ltd was sold to Flexovit Abrasives NV, which was subsequently floated and made a public company on the Dutch stock exchange. Davis explains, “In 1999, Saint-Gobain purchased Flexovit NV and the Australian company name changed to Saint-Gobain Abrasives.”

“As part of the Saint-Gobain (S-G) company, which is the world leader in the habitat and construction market, Flexovit provides high-performance abrasive solutions for the industrial, construction, mining, automotive, aviation and DIY markets,” says Davis.

“Basically, everywhere there’s a power tool used for cutting and grinding steels and masonry, we cover it.”

In supplying products to a wide variety of industry markets, S-G regards customer service as paramount to its continued success. Having a manufacturing plant in Australia allows S-G to provide unsurpassed service in terms of speed and efficiency.

“Because we’re a manufacturer, we can make local decisions when there are any changes in regional conditions, while our competitors are restrained to catalogues

“Being on the ground to offer educated and informed advice and support allows SaintGobain to work faster.”

Chris Davis, Saint-Gobain manufacturing manager

or products that may suit other markets, but not necessarily the Australian market,” Davis says. Having very competitive lead times means S-G can bring products to market quickly and react if there’s a shortage of certain products.

Safety in use is of paramount importance to S-G. “With cutting and grinding wheels which can reach speeds of 290km, the personal safety of machine operators using Flexovit Abrasive wheels is of primary concern to S-G,” says Davis. As such, Flexovit Abrasive wheels are designed, manufactured and safety tested in accordance with the highest Australian and European standards.

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“Safety in use is our number-one priority,” says Davis. All cutting and grinding wheels conform to Australian Safety Standards AS1788.1-1987 and European Safety Standards EN12413.

In addition, Saint-Gobain is a founding member of the Organisation for the Safety of Abrasives (oSa)—a voluntary organisation governing the European abrasives industry that sets very strict rules for manufacturing processes, with on-going product testing carried out during production to ensure that wheels comply with the highest safety standards when in use. These standards create consistency in the manufacturing process, which is another key factor in the Flexovit success story. “The industrial market relies upon and expects a consistent quality of product, and because our manufacturing processes are aligned to this, it helps us offer solutions that provide quality and consistency,” says Davis.

During manufacturing, S-G considers caring for the environment to be a major priority. It maintains its plant in Australia so that it is compliant with ISO 9000:2008

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Being local means that Saint-Gobain can react quickly to market demands.

and Environmental Management AS/NZ ISO14001:2004 standards.

S-G has been able to continually grow and innovate by reacting quickly to the market. Davis says,“S-G has a plan to continually invest in new plants and production processes that ensure it can deliver cost-effective solutions that are relevant to the customer needs and which continue to grow the business in Australia.”

As an example of its dedication to innovation, S-G offers on-site support for both industrial and retail customers, including dedicated sales teams. “S-G has a team of dedicated application engineers, or AEs, who are specifically tasked to work with end users, visiting you on-site to offer technical or efficiency gains in your work environment.”

By having trained AEs working directly with customers and end users, S-G endeavours to get the best value and finish on applications, while providing product use and safety instruction wherever applicable. Quite often, such visits lead to better solutions for the users of Flexovit products, based on detailed examinations of the tasks being conducted. “Being on the ground to offer educated and informed advice and support allows S-G to work faster,” says Davis. “It’s a faster way of offering solutions, which gives S-G the ability to leverage other AEs around the world who have similar experiences. This level of expertise and technical support for customers is unparalleled. As we know,

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one abrasive does not fix all solutions.

In thin wheels alone, we have 400 different wheels, so it is not as simple as one size fits all. Even a small change in formulations can bring big productivity gains to end users.”

S-G’s continual innovation and impetus to excel has never been more apparent than in its recent investments in technology and the brand. “In 2012, S-G made significant investments in machinery to increase production efficiency of Australia’s largest selling wheel and, over the next 18 months, further investments will be made in automation and process improvement,” says Davis.

As the only manufacturer of thin wheels in Australia, the S-G factory proudly employs local staff in Victoria, producing millions of wheels a year.

“S-G has an operation in Australia with modern, world-class equipment and a strong commitment to quality, with a dedicated work force,” states Davis.

S-G made a further commitment in November 2014, with the Australian Made campaign. “We want to keep Australia

working by promoting and supporting the local manufacturing sector and exporting of Australian Made products,” explains Davis. The iconic green-and-gold logo will appear on all wheels manufactured in the Campbellfield plant.

If that wasn’t enough, S-G has also launched a new range of rail cutting wheels. “With high-carbon steels now being introduced in the market, we have added to our extensive range of products, with a softer wheel formulation that will cut hardened steels faster. Often in the rail maintenance industry, timeframes are restricted for the line work and track work and faster cutting solutions are required— which we can now offer.”

There’s no slowing down for S-G. The goal for 2015 is to continue to be the market leader in Australia for the complete range of abrasives for any application, including reinforced cutting and grinding wheels, flap discs and wire brushes, and Norton bonded and coated abrasives, as well as a range of surface blending and tape products, diamond cutting blades and machines for masonry applications. 

Saint-Gobain is the market leader in abrasive cutting and grinding.

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Building a race car

Garry Rogers Motorsport

The building of a race car: Part two We’re back to the workshop to meet more of the Garry Rogers Motorsport team—in particular, the guys responsible for making the race car lighter, faster and better.

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ust as revolutions in a car’s engine are measured each minute, the revolution of building a race car can be measured almost as often.

“Racing is full circle all the time,” says Les Creely, workshop manager of Garry Rogers Motorsport (GRM).

“You race—you hopefully don’t crash— you come back and repair the car, then you go racing again.”

Creely knows this acutely because it’s his job to make sure every department at GRM has what they need. “There’s a lot of organisation.

I basically get all the bits and pieces for everyone, so they’ve got all the components for their car.”

What he means is the thousands of parts that make up a race car, distributed to 39 full-time GRM staff who build the vehicles from scratch.

“From our point of view, everything is very time-controlled. You can’t afford to miss anything because the race starts without you—the car has to be ready.”

To pinpoint where the process starts is hard to define. You see the cars are continually being built and rebuilt—in many cases, every few days.

“The pit opens at 10am and it’s just go, go, go,” says Creely. “Every single item has to be ready two weeks before that deadline—that goes for everyone involved.”

Starting with the engineers, “who we affectionately call the propeller heads”, says Creely, “they come up with their demon ideas and will say ‘we want to make this component’, and they’ll draw it up and give it to me. So I’ll get it made, give it to them to test, try it out on the car. If it works, great, we’ll order another 10. If it doesn’t work, we’ll put that on the shelf and they’ll come up with some other great idea.”

The engineers are constantly testing everything—in the workshop and at the track. They’ll double-check maintenance of the shocks, change all the valving in it to go to the next track—which will be a different track altogether. It’s up to the engineers to get all the data from the race, download it and analyse it, and come up with where the car needs to be if they come back to that track next year. They’ll look at what the car did and didn’t do, what the temperatures were … It’s a complex process—certainly not as simple as going in and cleaning some parts and sending them back.

You could say the propeller heads are what keep the cycle of the race car in motion. “There are two engineers per car for racing. One is a data collector and one is your race engineer,” explains Scott ‘Scotty’ Compson, manager of the composite department. “So one is deciphering information and the other

one is coming up with the decisions.

We hope.” And it is the engineers (and drivers) who keep Scotty and his team continually busy. “Engineers are always chasing the lightest component for the car, while maintaining as much strength as you can. And that’s constantly evolving, constantly changing and I am always looking for new materials, new ways to try and overcome wear on the undertray and making things as light as possible.”

Repairing the undertray is one of the most common jobs for the composite department. “This happens at every race, every round,” says Scotty. “Rear impact is also very common, because cars are driving into each other.”

It’s a fact of racing, but when collisions happen, Scotty and his team have to make sure there is a replacement part ready to go. “I used to get precious about my parts when I first started, and when I watched a race and something got busted I would be like, ‘Oh God’, but now I just think, ‘Well, they’re keeping me in the job!’”

However, there are still some nailbiting moments. “I do get nervous watching racing and seeing our cars go around, thinking, ‘Is it going to hold together?’ You don’t want the phone to ring and hear someone say, ‘These front bars are cracking and falling to bits’. In fact, when a car has an accident and a component flies off, this is a good thing because if it stays on and flaps around, the car will get called in for a black flag.

Then your race is done and dusted— you’re back in the pit lane.

After the race, the cars come out of the truck to be serviced and need to be turned around in a few days—before the next race starts.

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ack in February 2014, the ante was amplified by the switch from building Holden race cars, to building Volvo S60s. “From a project point of view, going from Holden to Volvo, there was a lot of consultation with engineers, in particular Scotty Campbell whose job is to get the body shape right.”

While Volvo wanted the race car to look as much like the road car as possible, it was Campbell’s goal to make it as fast and light as possible.

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Building a race car

“We maintained the integrity of the S60 so people could recognise it on the track. The challenge was to make it all fit.”

Scotty Compson, GRM composite manager

“We maintained the integrity of the S60 so people could recognise it on the track. The challenge was to make it all fit. For example, you still have to fit the wheels under the mudguards, panels are subtly modified—so the actual shape has changed quite a bit to make it work,” says Scotty Compson. The two Scotts worked together looking at how they were going to build each component as light, strong and efficiently as possible, as well as factoring in how to make the moulds suit the manufacturing processes.

But it’s not just Scotty and his team who are constantly evolving. Every race team is trying to evolve faster than the competition.

“Scotty is very particular with his job,” says Creely. “Everything

It’s a team effort at GRM

that comes out of his composite department is first class. If you look at the other teams’ components—which we have—we’ve had the advantage of looking at other teams’ components over the years and the stuff that comes out of Scotty’s workshop exceeds their quality tenfold.

“Scotty is very humble, but he’s incredibly good. Even when we take things to the painters to get sprayed— painters who do the same for other race teams—they just admire our work because it’s so easy for them to put paint on. They don’t need to have to re-work it or mess around with it.

We’re not trying to pump up our own tyres, but a lot of people struggle to achieve the standards these guys do,” says Creely.

It comes back to great teamwork and a dedicated crew. As the GRM team prepares for its next race, it’s all hands on deck. Don’t miss the next issue where we get the rundown on what happened behind the scenes during the 2014 racing season. 

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Tech talk

High and dry Getting the waterproofing wrong can be the most costly and difficult thing to repair on a job.

So how do you ensure you’re getting it right the first time?

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on’t underestimate the importance of water.

According to Scott Sandford, target market manager, waterproofing, at Sika Australia, the simple act of not getting waterproofing right is enormously costly. “It’s fairly common knowledge within the building industry that water ingress is the largest contributor to building maintenance costs,” he says. “More than 80 per cent of building claims are associated with water ingress. If left unattended over time water ingress can cause structural ramifications—the structural capacity of the building can degrade.”

Waterproofing is a complex issue, and can be very costly to identify and fix. Frequently, the starting point for remedial work involves destroying other work. So it benefits all involved in construction work to be across the parts of the National Construction Code and relevant Australian standards.

“For example, there’s AS 3740, which deals with domestic wet areas, and there’s also AS 4654 which is for external areas,” explains Sandford.

“AS 4654 has a point one, which deals with product requirements and specification, and a point two, which addresses the detailing and installation requirements of the products. I think the most important thing to be across is AS 4654.2 because when it comes to waterproofing, invariably where you have issues is less about the product and more about the installation.

It’s also important to deal with a reputable supplier with ISO9001 quality management systems, whose products are compliant with the relevant national or international standard, and can provide technical support.”

Which is an issue for all material advances in the field—there are individual variables on every job, says Jeff Kirkley, Bostik’s national market development manager tiling.

“Bostik can offer you a complete waterproofing system,” he explains.

“Problems can arise when you get on site and there are multiple metal, timber and concrete substrates, or other substrate materials involved. That’s why it’s far better for us to be involved on site at the design stage. We can help

assess the installation and make the best suggestions. For instance, if there is inclement weather pending, we have a product called Dampfix PU. This is a full polyurethane, which means you can apply it on a dry substrate, and even if it rains five minutes later, it will not wash away. Whereas the more common high performing water-based acrylics, like Dampfix Gold and Dampfix 3, need to fully cure for approximately 24 hours before they are completely waterproof.

“More than 80 per cent of building claims are associated with water ingress.”

Scott Sandford, Sika Australia target market manager, waterproofing

The recently formed Australian Institute of Waterproofing has taken some steps towards addressing the potential problems in application, offering training packages and technical advice with a view to raising the overall standard of work in the waterproofing industry.

On its website, it states: “All too often we find the waterproofing details on project specifications are non-existent or very lacking in proper details. We find the waterproofing lumped in with all sorts of other items such as tiling, painting, plumbing, structural engineering and such. A particular material may or may not be the ideal product for the job in some or most cases and is used only because it’s handy and in stock. We all should be looking further afield for specific products that are best suited for the job at hand in the first instance.”

“A national standard or trade recognition would help raise the standard of waterproofing,” says Sika Australia’s Scott Sandford. “There is currently no AS/NZS standard that addresses sub-grade waterproofing.

BS8102:2009 is a code of practice that provides a holistic approach to the protection of below-ground structures from groundwater.

Hard rain on a newly applied acrylic membrane can pierce the product’s skin, causing uncured resin to be washed down your facades and drains.

This can cause it to plug or block the drain. This is due to these products requiring to fully cure before becoming 100 per cent waterproof. All waterbased systems, while being the most high performing and cost effective, need to fully evaporate to cure.”

His confidence comes from the degree of research and development into all new products manufactured in Australia by Bostik. “All product development is done through our R&D lab in Sydney. This is Bostik’s centre for excellence in the southern hemisphere,” says Kirkley. “We make sure we exceed the standards and These are the documents you need to not just match them. Once we be familiar with before undertaking go into full production of a new any waterproofing work: product, every batch is QCchecked before it’s deemed n National Construction Code Volume 1 fit for sale.” (pages 79-80 and 316-322) n National Construction Code Volume 2 (pages 59-61 and 345-351) n Australian Standard 3740-2010 Waterproofing of wet areas within residential buildings n Australian Standard 4654.1-2012 Waterproofing membrane systems for exterior use—aboveground level part 1: Materials. n Australian Standard 4654.2-2009 Waterproofing membrane systems for exterior use—aboveground level part 2: Design and installation.

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It recognises the importance of having all stakeholders, including architects, engineers, builders, materials suppliers and sub-contractors involved in the creation of a robust waterproofing specification. According to BS8102, the specification should include redundant waterproofing systems. This recommendation is often overlooked and is crucial in limiting unforeseen costs in the event of construction issues.

“A common phrase you hear is ‘We don’t have the budget’, yet remedial costs far outstrip those of using redundant systems,” says Sandford.

“This is why Bostik confidently offers a 10-year manufacturer’s warranty,” says Kirkley. “The tradesman also needs to give an application warranty.

“Unfortunately, there’s currently no enforced requirement to have a waterproofing licence in Victoria.

Until this changes, it’s left up to the individual applicant to warrant his/ her application. More builders and designers are seeking a system warranty, so whenever we do

“A complete single brand system approach is always the best practice.”

Jeff Kirkley, Bostik national market development manager tiling

waterproof demonstrations, we offer applicants a draft copy of an application warranty. They can insert their own business name, their ABN or ACN, and contact details.

This is what a builder or a project manager wants; the applicant can set themselves apart from the pack by offering a complete system warranty.”

Kirkley adds that’s why it’s important, no matter which group of products you’re going to use, that you look for an overall brand system that can be warranted, rather than chasing multiple suppliers around if something goes wrong. “The problem you’ve got is that we don’t test everybody’s product every week,” he says. “So if they change

something in their membrane to give it more water resistance, more elasticity, and it affects the adhesive bond strength, they adjust their adhesives to adapt for that. If we don’t know and they put our adhesive over it, then there’s a chance it could be an issue. This is why a complete single brand system approach is always the best practice.”

As the Australian Institute of Waterproofing points out on its website: “The budget usually will dictate what will be spent on the waterproofing, but as professionals in the industry providing a service that is critical in the overall build of any project, we must insist on the correct product and application process be undertaken in every instance.” 

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As a continuation of their innovation and desire to develop products for the broader market, Bollé Safety has launched new lens technology. Bollé Safety’s new platinum lens coating system is an exclusive anti-fog and anti-scratch coating which exceeds international standards for anti-fog and anti-scratch protection.

The platinum coating is ideal for working in high humidity environments, typically found in Australia. Heat and humidity can be a dangerous combination in the workplace. High humidity creates increased moisture and high heat increases worker

perspiration, combined this can lead to increased fogging to protective eyewear. Bollé Safety’s new platinum coating eliminates the risk of employees removing their eyewear to decrease fog.

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Safety at work

Saving lives Hundreds of construction workers are injured or killed on work sites every year. It doesn’t have to be this way if Australian safety standards are upheld

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s at 1 December 2014, 166 Australian workers had been killed while at work in the previous 12 months.

And tragically, the construction industry accounts for a significant percentage of those deaths. In fact, in the five years between 2007 and 2012, 211 construction workers died from work-related injuries.

The total number of deaths equates to 4.34 fatalities per 100,000 workers, which is nearly twice the national rate of 2.29, safety has never been more important in this industry.

So you can understand the frustration of local businesses with products and services focused on workplace safety when they see work sites that put workers at risk. Workplace safety is a complex issue—too large to cover in detail in one article. But we can look at a couple of aspects of workplace safety that should be front of mind wherever you work.

Personal safety There is a wide range of Australian standards which can give manufacturers a goal to reach in terms of safety standards for equipment. However, if workers aren’t aware of the standards or are using experience rather than law to guide their choices, they’re going to potentially run into problems. Even for something as simple as appropriate workwear, tradition can work against you if you’re not aware of the products and materials out there that can keep you safe and save you money in the long term, explains Troy McNally of MAK Workwear.

“Take, for example, a customer who purchases a 100 per cent cotton shirt and pants and are using them for such trades as welding—where he’s obviously not wearing any protective coverage over his uniform and the actual arc flash off the welder fades the fabric and makes it really brittle,” he says. “The fabric recommended for that area should be a flame retardant fabric. But some guys, welders especially, constantly buy the 100 per cent cotton

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clothing, and then wonder why there are holes and why it’s fading. In those circumstances the garment might only last a week, or not even that, depending on how they’re working.”

The importance of the correct material is more than just avoiding a few holes and colour fading. “Flame retardant and antistatic materials are used in the mining industry, for example,” McNally continues. “Antistatic is basically to prevent any friction or causing explosions where there’s potential gases in hazardous areas. Higher requirements, especially ARC-rated clothing, is also necessary on those sites. It does vary and once again it does come down to the task being performed by the actual wearer.

Obviously throughout these industries, there are many different variations of tasks being performed.

According to McNally, clothing requirements do vary a fair bit between companies, the nature of the site and the task being performed, but “it does come down to the safety officer who’s in charge of that business to basically enforce what the guys are to be wearing based on overall Australian and New Zealand standards”.

Fire safety Adherence to Australian Standards is a big issue around safety. The consensus appears to be that if people just pay attention to them, the majority of safety issues disappear. That appears to be the case with safety equipment such as fire equipment. Different work sites will require different extinguishers (and don’t forget, if you are a self-employed tradesman your car can count as a work site).

The basic standard is AS 1841 and all fire extinguishers that are sold in this country have to comply with that standard.

At the end of the day, no fire extinguisher, whether it’s put into a domestic home or commercial application, is mounted and installed without it having complied to the appropriate Australian standard.

Gorilla Ladders common sense tips for ladder safety are: n Don’t use a ladder in high winds n Always maintain three points of contact­—never stand on the top platform without a harness n Always wear clean, slipresistant shoes n Check your ladder rungs, treads and hinges before you use it n Use the right ladder – never prop up or artificially extend a ladder n Always make sure the ladder is on level ground The Fire Protection Association of Australia has an excellent website at www.fpaa.com.au which offers technical advice, accreditation and licensing information and more (as well as details of ‘providers of choice’) to help with any fire safety questions you may have.

Ladder safety Beyond meeting Australian standards and ensuring you’re using equipment correctly, the majority of safety is common sense. Where you don’t have specific safety rules to fall back on, all employers have a general duty of care under Section 21 of the OHS Act to provide and maintain a healthy and safe workplace, systems of work and plant

for employees and others. So, even if there are no specific regulations on ladders, the employer must take all reasonable steps to make sure that any risks associated with working on ladders are eliminated or reduced as much as possible.

The general principles for working safely at height involve everyone on site.

Being aware of hazards and prepared to address them has led to a noticeable reduction in accident statistics.

According to Gorilla Ladders, “the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare says almost 3500 people are injured every year due to ladder falls. Most injuries can be avoided by ensuring the ladder is safe. Ladders are tools: you should apply safety rules to them as you do for any other on site tools.”

Working at heights According to Beaver Brands, when you’re using fall-arresting equipment, it is essential that there be adequate clearance under the area of work so that in the event of a fall, the user will not strike the ground or any other hazardous objects during the fall.

If it is assessed that the occurrence of a fall would endanger the user then other alternatives of fall protection systems must be considered. This may include the use of shorter shock absorbing lanyards, retracting lanyards or adjustable lanyards.

In each case the fall clearance must be identified and the hazards associated with fall clearance eliminated.

The benefits of reducing free fall distances are multiple. If the free fall distance is reduced then the load on the system and the person are reduced, also the recovery method may be simplified.

Wherever possible the attachment point for a fall arrest system should be located above the attachment point on the users harness. When this is not possible the shock absorbing lanyard length must be reduced to ensure that the maximum fall distance of the user is limited to two Construction Supply Specialists

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Safety at work metres. A user should never climb above the attachment point using a fall arrest shock absorbing lanyard, as this only adds to the free fall distance.

On-site safety Even though safety officers on large work sites are dedicated, sometimes they are not always across changes to Australian standards, says Grant Whitbourn from Pratt Safety, an independent Australian firm which has been supplying safety products for the last 40 years.

So in the case of, for example, portable eyewash stations—a vital safety feature for anyone working with chemicals on a work site—a standard eyewash facility could be a couple of plastic bottles attached to a wall. However Pratt Safety’s SE4050 Gravity Fed Portable Eye Wash unit provides 15 minutes of water flow, as specified in AS 4775 for emergency eye wash stations. “The other product may be cheaper, but if you’ve got a large chemical spill, your workers are going to need more than two squeezy bottles of water or saline solution to get the chemicals out of their eyes,” says Whitbourn.

“If there is a fire they are going to explode and could turn into a projectile.”

Grant Whitbourn, Pratt Safety

The natural enemy of safety on a large work site, says Grant Whitbourn, is space and cost. “On construction sites, they need a certain amount of real estate to put their site office and materials,” he explains. “We have a range of dangerous goods storage cabinets which cover the flammable, corrosive range of products that get sold onto construction sites or industrial areas or universities, any sort of

major science projects like that. We also have a range of gas cages for storing of gas bottles on site, for forklift bottles or plumbers G-sized bottles, aerosol cages for storing of aerosols of any particular type whether they be cans or bottles.

We also have a range of spill containment covering plastic portable bunding of 200-litre drums down to 20-litre drums, from one-drum tray to a four-drum spill pallet, through an IBC, through a 1000-litre IBC container as well. If people don’t use proper containment according to the standards, accidents can happen.

Look at gas bottles for example, they’re stood up on walls behind a chain—if there is a fire they are going to explode and could turn into a projectile.”

Nowadays, says Troy McNally, there is more willingness on the part of companies to work with suppliers to make safe gear to order. “We work with safety officers to develop the products and ensure what we have developed for that company is correct and works well,” he explains. “So the big brands work with us and that is how we develop new ranges, based on what the market is demanding.” 

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Dangerous Goods Dangerous Goods Storage Cabinets Storage Cabinets Pratt Safety Systems has been manufacturing and distributing cabinets throughout Australia and the Pacific region for over 30 years. Pratt Safety was the first company to introduce these Pratt Ad_Gas Cage.indd 1 cabinets into Australia.

Pratt Ad_Gas Cage.indd 1 All of our cabinets are designed and manufactured to comply with all of the relevant Australian Standards. Refer to the respective Standards for further specifications and conditions of use.

Spill Containment Spill Containment Wherever chemicals or hazardous substances are being stored, handled or transported, it is essential that all appropriate measures are in place for the containment of these chemicals/ substances in the event of spill or leak. Pratt Safety Systems’ extensive product range and wealth of experience ensures that we are able to provide our customers with a range of containment solutions to meet any need.

Gas Cylinder Gas Cylinder Storage Cages Storage Cages Pratt Safety Systems offers a comprehensive range of Gas Cylinder Storage Cages to suit most storage requirements.

All Pratt Gas Cylinder Storage Cages12/12/2014 comply with the requirements of Australian 12/12/2014 Standards AS 4332 and AS/NZS 1596. Refer to these standards for more specific storage requirements and compliance.

11:57 am 11:57 am

$1c2GS.T 00

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AS/NZS1337.1:2010 Lic.25512

AS/NZS1337.1:2010 Lic.40028

Smoke

6000 / 6002

9072

9070

Clear

Ambush Clear Foam Padded Safety Glasses

Ambush Smoke Foam Padded Safety Glasses

Cyclone Safety Goggle with Spherical Lens

• • •

• • •

• Durable PVC frame.

• Soft foam lining for extend wearer comfort.

• 35mm soft head strap to equalize strap pressure • Spring design on bottom of frame to accommodate wide varieties of facial shapes.

• Low profile design fits under hard hats.

• Spherical lens offers brilliant optical and peripheral vision. Chemical splash rated. Medium Impact rated.

• Indirect ventilation to reduce fogging.

• No side clips - less parts to break.

• Increased eyeball to lens distance to reduce fogging.

• Can be worn over prescription glasses.

• Certified to AS/NZS1337.1:2010.

• Available in Clear (6000) and Smoke (6002).

Closed cell foam gasket for a positive seal improved protection against dust and particles Certified to AS/NZS1337.1:2010 Lic 25512 Available in Clear (9070) and Smoke (9072) lens

Closed cell foam gasket for a positive seal improved protection against dust and particles Certified to AS/NZS1337.1:2010 Lic 25512 Available in Clear (9070) and Smoke (9072) lens

00 $9c G.ST

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EMPYTYS

8082O / 8080O

in

Throttle Safety Glasses Hi Vis Orange

Python® Slimline Earmuffs

• • • • • • • • •

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99.9% UV Protection High performance polycarbonate frame Adjustable, anti-slip nose pad Optically correct 8 base curve dual lens Anti-fog/anti-scratch coatings on all lenses Lightweight sport styling Medium Impact rated Certified to AS/NZS1337.1:2010 Available in Hi Vis Orange Frame Clear Lens (8080O); and Hi Vis Orange Frame Smoke Lens (8082O) • Also available in Black Sport Frame Clear Lens (8080) and Black Sport Frame Smoke Lens (8082)

00 $3c0GS.T in

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EMPYTNB Python® Slimline Neckband Earmuffs • • • • • •

Class 4, SLC8023dB Hi Vis for visual identification Comfortable neckband configuration for extended wear Hearing protection for noise levels to 108dB(A) Robust steel wire construction for on site demands Contemporary low profile design that withstands abuse without compromising comfort • Solid, lightweight ear cup construction • High quality ear cushions • Balanced clamping force for comfort

50 $3G.ST inc

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SS1-50

PUNY

Sunscreen 1L Bottle

ProLite PU Dip Glove Hi Vis Yellow

• SPF 50+ with moisturising Vitamin E • 4 hours water resistant • Pump pack bottle

• Hi-Vis Polyurethane (PU) coated palm with anti-static liner • Lightweight and breathable Nylon liner • Excellent dexterity - bare hand technology • Colour coded cuff for size identification • EN388 3121 AS/NZS2161.3:2005 • Product Code: PUNY(Size)

00 $6c9G.ST

BUN30 Bunting • • • • •

Hi Vis fluoro PVC triangle flags 30 metre length Reusable hi strength nylon rope 45 flags Provided excellent visibility for hazard areas

in

PCY825 Safety Chain Yellow • 8mm UV stabilised • 25 metre roll • Provides excellent visibility for hazard areas

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Work Place Height Safety

Work Place Height Safety—Why Risk It? FALL PROTECTION INTRODUCTION Risk assessments should be conducted prior to any Work at Height, or Confined Space Work being carried out to identify hazards that exist and the risks they pose.

AS/NZS1891.4 contains a Hierarchy of Control which provides an ideal platform for development of risk assessments. Below find sample Risk Assessment Procedure for working at height.

Fall Arrest – A fall or the arrest of a fall where the fall distance prior the fall arrest system taking any load exceeds 600mm either vertically or on a slope on which is not possible to walk without the assistance of a handrail or hand line. The maximum free fall distance permitted with an energy absorbing lanyard is 2m. (Refer note on fall clearances)

Free fall > 600mm < 2000mm.

Reference to local authorities is also recommended.

FALL ARREST CONSIDERATIONS

This table is a sample only as many other hazard factors can and will come into account. Other issues to be addressed at this stage include, but are not limited to: Nature of the work, surface materials, fragile roofing material, personal training levels, competency, weather conditions, surface conditions, etc. Reference should be made to AS/NZS1891.4 for the Correct Use, Selection and Maintenance criteria for Height Safety Systems. It is recommended that wherever possible a ‘Restraint technique’ system is used. This is a system where a person using fall arrest rated equipment, is prevented from reaching a position from where a fall is possible.

When using fall arrest type equipment, it is essential that there be adequate clearance under the area of work so that in the event of a fall, the user will not strike the ground or any other hazardous objects during the fall.

Hazard

Assess

Action

Elimination

No Risk

The benefits of reducing free fall distances are multiple. If the free fall distance is reduced then the load on the system and the person are reduced, also the recovery method may be simplified and time may be significantly reduced.

Falling from a height Substitution Fall Restraint Technique

Limited Risk

Isolation Slipping or tripping on roof surface

Fall Arrest Fall Protection

Safe Work Systems Consequences of a fall

If it is assessed that the occurrence of a fall would endanger the user then other alternatives of fall protection systems must be considered. This may include the use of shorter shock absorbing lanyards, retracting lanyards or adjustable lanyards. In each case the fall clearance must be identified and the hazards associated with fall clearance eliminated.

Recovery System

WORKING AT HEIGHTS

Wherever possible the attachment point for a fall arrest system should be located above the attachment point on the users harness. When this is not possible, the shock absorbing lanyard length must be reduced to ensure that the maximum fall distance of the user is limited to 2m (Consult AS/ NZS 1891.4cl 8.1). A user should never climb above the attachment point using a fall arrest shock absorbing lanyard as this only adds to the free fall distance which may take it over the permitted 2m.

CALCULATIONS FOR FALL AND CLEARANCE FALL ARREST ENERGY ABSORBING LANYARD

INERTIA REEL

FC = FF + AB+ 1000 FC = Foot Clearance FF = Free Fall (Maximum allowed 2000mm) + 250mm for Harness Stretch and Slide.

AB = Shock Absorber Extension (As per AS/NZS1891.4) can be estimated using FF which reduces FC accordingly.

FF AB

600 mm 300 mm

1000 mm 500mm

1500 mm 600mm

2000 mm 900 mm 1000mm standard safety clearance figure

FC = FT + 1000 FC = Foot Clearance FT = Fall Total (Free Fall, Activation and Decelaration to be 1.4m max) + 250mm Harness Stretch and Slide.

AS/NZS1891.4 2009 advises that this can be estimated at 700mm + stretch and slide allowance of 250mm 1000mm standard safety clearance figure

General principles of Safely Working at Heights Work sites today pose hazards that can cause serious harm. The responsibility to end each day safely is everyone’s responsibility, employers and employees.

An awareness of the hazards at workplaces allows them to be safety addressed.

This principle has been used in many very high-risk occupations for some time, and the benefits have been rewarding with a noticeable reduction in accident statistics. A risk assessment—hazard reduction programme should be used by all working at height. Identification of the hazards is working safely - avoiding injury or death

WORKING AT HEIGHTS General terminology used in Fall Prevention Restraint Technique – To control a person’s movement by means of a combination of a harness and an energy absorbing lanyard that will physically prevent the person from reaching a position at which there is a risk of a free fall.

Restrained Fall – A fall, or the arrest of a fall, where the person suffering the fall is partially restrained by a restraining device such as a pole strap or is sliding down a slope on which it is normally possible to walk without the assistance of a handrail or hand line.

Limited Free Fall – A fall, or the arrest of a fall, where the free fall distance prior to the system taking the load does not exceed 600mm.

For more information, please ask your local distributor.

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DEWALT is constantly pushing the boundaries to create the most innovative tools for the construction professional.

Power tools which carry the Perform & Protect shield have passed rigorous testing to ensure they exceed the highest demands of the toughest environments, while maintaining a fundamental emphasis on safety. All of these products have to meet strict criteria in one or more of the following core areas: Control; Vibration; Dust.

4KG MULTI DRILL 3 mode versatility for hammer-drilling, drill only, and chiselling.

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Increasing levels of user comfort and giving longer trigger time.

Quick Change 3 jaw Chuck (QCC) provides speed, precision, and flexibility when drilling in wood, ceramic, and steel.

Recessed mode selector for added durability.

Anti Rotational Technology protects the user by instantly reducing power to the unit in a bind up situation.

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32MM HAMMER D25414KT-XE Power 1000W Impact Energy 4.2J Weight 4.2kg Vibration 8.2m/s2 Concrete Capacity 32mm BPM 0-4700bpm RPM 0-820rpm Size 250 mm x 370mm Quick Change Chuck ü

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IDEAL FOR USE WITH TOPCON’S LS-B100 SERIES MACHINE-MOUNTED RECEIVERS FOR TOTAL JOB-SITE SOLUTIONS.

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Interchangeable cutters result in a lower cost per hole than most other diamond solutions.

Ideal for use in cordless drills.

Part #

Description

inc GST

2713-AS

Aqua Shot Drill – Body

$319.00

2713-SC4.0

Aqua Shot Drill – Shank and 4.0mm Cutter $109.00

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inc GST $24.95 $29.95 $49.95 $59.95

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230MM ANGLE GRINDER - Powerful 2400 W Champion motor and rotating bow handle - Vibration reduced by up to 50% thanks to Vibration Control main handle and auxiliary handle, for low-fatigue working - Armoured coils protect the motor against grinding dust - Kick Back Stop: detects when the disc is jammed and shuts down immediatel

GWS 24-230 LVI 0601893H40

5KG ROTARY HAMMER - Fastest drilling rate in its class due to 1150 W motor and powerful hammer mechanism - Vibration Control ensures convenient working, even in time-intensive applications - Patented, lock on switch for fatigue-free chiselling work - Constant-Electronic, service display and standby display for maximum convenience

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18 VOLT 2 PC KIT 0615990FV6

- GSB 18v Destroyer hammer drill with Safety clutch - GDR 18v Impact Driver 1/4" Hex 160Nm - 2 x 3.0Ah batteries - 30min fast charger in carry bag

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Kings of slings When it comes to synthetic slings, Beaver Brands leads the way in the areas of materials handling, lifting and load restraint, height safety and fall prevention, and personal protective equipment

B

eaver Brands is one of the largest manufacturers and importers of synthetic slings within Australia and New Zealand. With a team of industry experts in the field of manufacture, rigging, materials handling and engineering, Beaver is closely aligned with all industry groups in an advisory capacity with regard to workplace practice and inspection of slings.

Round and flat synthetic slings contain a variety of features to assist users in their operating environment with a view to enhancing workplace safety. They maintain different safety factors because round slings have loadbearing fibres protected by an outer cover, whereas flat slings’ outer fibres are the very construction that supports the load and are unprotected. That’s why the flat sling has an additional safety factor of 8:1.

Synthetic slings have a mandatory three-month inspection requirement as governed by the Australian Standards, this however still remains a confusing issue for users. Beaver recommends users familiarise themselves with the product standard and recognise that some companies and specific worksites employ more stringent inspection criteria. Looking into most accidents involving synthetic slings, it appears that it’s frequently the result of the sling being cut during the lifting operation due to sharp edges or the load shifting during the lift. Beaver recognises this and offers a range of additional protection options for the slings— both hard edge protection and an assortment of synthetic and PVC that can be retrofitted to the slings. Beaver’s Australian manufacturing capabilities means these can be tailor-made to suit any application. Beaver even produces a shackle protection pad for slings being

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used through shackles. The underlying consideration for safe use of synthetic slings is always the contact point of the sling to the hook and to the apparatus been lifted. The rigger, dogman or competent person who is securing the load should always take time to ensure that the contact surface is as smooth as possible and whether required edge protection should be employed. That person should ensure all kinks and twists are removed from the slings to ensure the optimum performance for the lift.

Another commonly asked question is the use of synthetic slings in a chemical environment. This is always a very difficult question because there are hundreds of thousands of different chemicals and compositions.

Most synthetic slings are made from polyester which offers good resistance to acid based chemicals, however alkaline solutions can be very damaging to polyester slings. One good option is to run a test of the solution with the sling in a controlled experiment, which could see the synthetic sling exposed to the chemical for a 24 hour period.

The sling could then be washed and returned to the manufacturer for a load test and ultimate break test in a certified testing facility such as Beaver’s in Erskine Park, Sydney. This would allow the manufacturer to record the

degradation of the sling due to its exposure to the chemical. If there was no degradation in the performance of the sling, a determination for its use could then be discussed. There would be the requirement for increased inspection criteria to be undertaken as the impact longterm on the sling would not yet been determined.

The care and maintenance through regular inspection for synthetic slings is important to prolong the life of the product. Synthetic slings can be washed with fresh water and should always be left to dry, ideally by hanging up, to allow the water to run off them and dry naturally. They should be stored in a well vented space. This regular maintenance of synthetic sling helps to identify any problem areas or situations requiring repair, and thus increasing service life and greatly improving safety in the work place.

In recent times Beaver, under licence to Slingmax in the USA, supports a very impressive range of products that incorporate some exotic fibres and blends to improve the strength, performance and characteristics of synthetic slings. These slings, called TwinPath, incorporate hi-cut resistant covers made from completely different material to the load bearing fibres inside. The use of exotic fibres has seen a great reduction in the tare weight of the synthetic slings. These slings are designed for the replacement of steel hardware rather than other synthetic slings. This is reflected in the price— the Twin Path is lifting expensive steel hardware. Whether it be bridge beams or heavy construction pieces, the items being lifted can run into millions of dollars. That is why the development of lifting equipment under the hook is foremost in design of Twin Path.

Learn more at www.beaver.com.au 

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FULL BODY HARNESS ■ ■ ■ ■

MEGA ROUND LIFTING SLINGS Code

Description

Lightweight and comfortable Rear attachment point Front attachment points Full adjustable leg, should and chest straps

Code: BHO1120

$99.00

Price

MRS1000X1

1000kg x 1mtr Round Lifting Sling

$5.00

MRS1000X2

1000kg x 2 mtr Round Lifting Sling

$10.00

MRS1000X3

1000kg x 3 mtr Round Lifting Sling

$15.00

MRS2000X1

2000kg x 1 mtr Round Lifting Sling

$6.00

MRS2000X2

2000kg x 2 mtr Round Lifting Sling

$10.50

MRS2000X3

2000kg x 3 mtr Round Lifting Sling

$16.50

MRS3000X1

3000kg x 1mtr Round Lifting Sling

$9.50

MRS3000X2

3000kg x 2 mtr Round Lifting Sling

$18.00

MRS3000X3

3000kg x 3 mtr Round Lifting Sling

$25.00

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Code: 500103M (VIOLET 1000kg x 3m)

$139.00 1T - VIOLET

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CV63-BL (Blue)

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• Premium quality TCT teeth, accurate and clean holes • Replaceable pilot drill • Fits standard chucks, complete with Arbor

CODE

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PRICE

CODE

SIZE

PRICE

CODE

SIZE

PRICE

HCSTCT16

16mm

$25.00

HCSTCT28

28mm

$45.00

HCSTCT50

50mm

$88.00

HCSTCT18

18mm

$29.00

HCSTCT30

30mm

$50.00

HCSTCT60

60mm

$105.00

HCSTCT19

19mm

$30.00

HCSTCT32

32mm

$52.00

HCSTCT65

65mm

$115.00

HCSTCT20

20mm

$32.50

HCSTCT35

35mm

$59.00

HCSTCTS16-40

$259.00

HCSTCT22

22mm

$35.50

HCSTCT38

38mm

$60.00

8 pce Kit 16 - 40mm

HCSTCT25

25mm

$40.00

HCSTCT40

40mm

$65.00

HCSTCT26

26mm

$42.50

HCSTCT45

45mm

$75.00

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10X

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LIFE

CODE

SIZE

PRICE

CODE

SIZE

PRICE

CODE

SIZE

PRICE

HCS15

15mm

$12.50

HCS30

30mm

$19.00

HCS65

65mm

$42.50 $105.00

HCS16

16mm

$12.50

HCS32

32mm

$19.00

HCS76

76mm

HCS18

18mm

$12.85

HCS35

35mm

$20.00

HCS87

87mm

$120.00

HCS19

19mm

$13.50

HCS38

38mm

$23.00

HCS92

92mm

$129.00

HCS20

20mm

$15.50

HCS40

40mm

$24.00

HCS102

102mm

$140.00

HCS22

22mm

$16.50

HCS50

50mm

$32.50

HCSS16-50

$145.00

HCS25

25mm

$18.00

HCS60

60mm

$28.00

8 pce Kit 16 - 50mm

HCS28

28mm

$18.50

HCS63

63mm

$40.00

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DOUBLE ENDED DRILL BITS

• 135˚ split point cuts faster and reduces wandering • Titanium Nitride coating reduces heat and increases lubricity for extended life • Fully ground M2 HSS increases drill life Code: 9D30 No. 30

Code: 9D20 No. 20

Code: 9D11 No. 11

In Store Pricing

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2500

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Masonry SDS Sets

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$68.00 inc GST

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$145.00 inc GST

4 Pieces Drills through reinforced concrete mesh 6, 8, 10, 12mm × 160mm Item #: D623 0004

$32.00

$49.00

Item #: D613 0004

Item #: D623 0004

inc GST

inc GST

Auger Bits Vinyl Wallet

Masonry Drill Bit Set

3 Pieces 16, 19, 25mm Item #: D514 0003

6 Pieces 10, 12, 16, 19, 22, 25mm Item #: D501 SS6W

6 Pieces 4.0, 5.0, 5.5, 6.5, 8.0, 10.0mm Item #: D600 SMD2

5 Pieces 16, 19, 22, 25, 32mm Item #: D514 0005

Spade Bit Drill Set

$30.00 inc GST

$18.00 inc GST

• • • •

$24.00

$45.00

Item #: D514 0003

Item #: D514 0005

inc GST

inc GST

TiNite coated tip for 3 x longer life 135° Split point Drill depth indicator Parabolic flute design for increased chip evacuation

HSS & HSS Cobalt Drill Sets

150B0WS3M

Description Drill Size

Workshop (HSS) WS2M 1.0 – 10.0 x 0.5mm rises WS3M 1.0 – 13.0 x 0.5mm rises Workshop Pro (HSS Co) WC2M 1.0 – 10.0 x 0.5mm rises WC3M 1.0 – 13.0 x 0.5mm rises

Item #

Price Inc. GST

Plastic 19 Plastic 25

150B0WS2M 150B0WS3M

$51.00 $99.00

Plastic 19 Plastic 25

150B0WC2M $78.00 150B0WC3M $156.00

Case

No. of Drills

55

5X

FASTER IN TIMBER

Multi-purpose TCT Holesaws

$170.00

$162.00

inc GST

$145.00

inc GST

inc GST

$154.00 inc GST

Carpenter Holesaw Set

Plumber Holesaw Set

Electrician Holesaw Set

Downlight Holesaw Set

Holesaws: 32, 38, 51, 54, 76, 92, 102mm Item #: H111 009C

Holesaws: 44, 51, 57, 70, 86, 111mm Item #: H111 008P

Holesaws: 16, 20, 25, 32, 40, 51, 64mm Item #: H111 009E

Holesaws: 41, 54, 57, 64, 70, 92mm Item #: H111 008DL

HSS Bi-Metal Holesaws

Heavy Duty Cobalt Holesaws

Diamond Grit Holesaws

BETTER Maintenance Set

General Engineering #14

Holesaws: 19, 22, 25, 32, 35, 38, 44, 51, 57, 63, 76mm Item #: H114 S14

Holesaws: 19, 22, 25, 32, 35, 38, 44, 51, 57, 63, 76mm Item #: H105 S14

$190.00 inc GST

Electrician Set Holesaws: 16, 20, 25, 32, 40, 51mm Item #: H114 S9

$100.00 inc GST

5pce Diamond Grit Set Holesaws: 19, 25, 32, 38, 51mm Arbors: DA01, DA02 Item #: H115 0007

$278.00

$130.00

Electrician Set #9

8pce Diamond Grit Set

inc GST

Holesaws: 16, 20, 25, 32, 40, 51mm Item #: H105 S9

$173.00 inc GST

inc GST

Holesaws: 19, 22, 25, 29, 35, 38, 44, 51mm Arbors: DA01, DA02 Holesaw Guide: DG70 Item #: H115 0011

$223.00 inc GST

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BONUS EVOLVE WORKSHOP

260 PIECE 13 DRAWER

Single Way Gear Spanner Set 12 Piece Metric • Metric: 8-19mm • Part No K3102

VALUED • Imperial & Metric AT • 5 EVA Trays • Tool Chest: 666 x 410 x 475mm • Tool Trolley: 672 x 466 x 963mm 2 EVA RAYS RAYS 3 EVA 1 EVA •RAY Part No. K1601B

4 EVA

5 EVA

6 EVA

7 EVA

8 EVA

9 EVA

RAYS

RAYS

RAYS

RAYS

RAYS

LED LI-ION Work Light

$7900

$19900

LOK-ON Socket Set 40 Piece

• 18 Metric: 8 - 32mm • 15 Imperial: 3/8 -1.1/4” • 7 Accessories • Part No K2042

00

$9900

Including

Bonus Item K3102

• Sealed bearing wheels • Table size: 610mm x 820mm • Positive braking system on rear • Overload valve • Height Lowered: 200mm • Height raised: 980mm • Part No K12300

$24900

Tool Kit 174 Piece

• Imperial & Metric • Spanners • Sockets • Screwdrivers • Hex Key Set • Pliers • Hammer & Much More...

• Measurements: 460 x 200 x 230mm • Part No S1174

From

$5995 Compact Series Folding Bolt Cutters

Hydraulic Lift Table 300Kg

IMPERIAL

Loosens up to 85% rounded fasteners

12 EVA RAYS

• 3W LED Torch • 10 SMD LED up to 400 Lumens & 120o Light Spread • Rechargable LI-ION Battery • Part No K10202

$14900 • Black PVC Non Slip Deck Face • Wheel Diameter: 100mm • Folding handle for easy storage • Part No K12115

RAYS

METRIC

LED LI-ION Work Light HI-VIS

• Heavy Duty • Waterproof to IP68 • Charging Dock Included • 4w COB (Circuit On Board) LED Technology • 200 Lumens • Shockproof and impact resistant • Magnetic • Part No K10200

Platform Trolley 150Kg

11 EVA

IMPERIAL

RAYS

$1899

EVA RAYS

$159

$49900

• Innovative Folding mechanism • Hi Leverage Hardened Cr-Mo Steel Jaws • Extra Wide Rubber Handles • Cuts high tensile material • Compact Design for easy storage

• 18" 450mm Part No K6618 $59.95 • 24" 600mm Part No K6624 $79.95 • 36" 900mm Part No K6636 $199.00

METRIC

$29900

Socket Set 194 Piece • 12 Metric 1/4” • 10 Imperial 1/4” • 10 Metric 3/8” • 8 Imperial 3/8” • 19 Metric 1/2” • 13 Imperial 1/2” • 1/4”, 3/8", 1/2" Dve Accessories • Part No K2164

$8900

Wet & Dry Garage Vac 20 Litre

• 1250 Watt Motor • 2 Stage Filtration • Stainless Steel Tank • Blower Function • On Board Accessory Storage • Part No KP702

From

Weather Shield Back Pack

$6995

• Heavy Duty weather resistant rubber base • Overlapped main lid with weather reisistant zippers • Water Resistant tough polyester material • High visibility Reflective pockets strips • Part No K7460

$2195

Club Hammers

• Fiberglass handle with graphite core, for greater strength and durability • 260mm in length Part No K9063 $21.95 • 400mm in length Part No K9064 $27.95

ALL PRICES INCLUDE GST

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PU Sealant FulaFlex 550LM

Uses Expansion joints Connection joints between windows, doorframes and walls

FulaFlex 550 PU LM is a one-component moisture-curing low modulus polyurethane sealant. It cures into a flexible, durable and weather resistant sealant and exhibits excellent adhesion to a wide range of substrates.

Joints with large movement Joints in precast/tilt up concrete elements

Key Benefits Easy application, simple clean up - minimal mess Low modulus Excellent adhesion to many surfaces & excellent UV resistance Low VOC - 27 g/L Excellent flexibility Non Hazardous

Fire Rated Sealant

Firesound Firesound™ is formulated primarily to perform as a barrier to the incursion of fire through expansion joints and wall penetrations such as pipes or cables. Firesound™ is also an effective acoustic sealant.

Uses

Flooring

Floor Bond XMS Floor Bond XMS™ is a high strength, high performance, MS polymer flooring adhesive. Ready to use with no mixing required, extremely smooth and easy to trowel.

As Floor Bond XMS™ contains no water or solvents, the risk of deforming timber flooring is eliminated.

Uses

Sealing exterior and interior construction joints that are subject to movement (up to +/- 20%) in pre-cast concrete panels, block work and brickwork

Bonding many types of timber flooring

Gaps around cables, metal pipes, conduits, busways and ducts that penetrate walls, floors and ceilings

To use in areas where movement and noise need to be absorbed

Key Benefits

Suitable for floors with under floor heating

Key Benefits

Fire rating for gaps up to 50mm

Non toxic/isocyanate free

Up to 4 hour fire rating (AS1530.4-2005)

No black hands after use

Excellent acoustic properties (STC 65)

Forms stable peaks once applied with a notched trowel

Good flexibility; +/- 20% joint movement capability

Contains no water, solvents or isocyanates

Paintable

Acoustic rated, CSIRO - Report No. INR 157

Intumescent; expands when exposed to fire or extreme heat.

Floor Bond XMS™ 16kg is reusable for up to 6 weeks if lid has been correctly fitted Elastomeric: permanently flexible

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QuikDrive

®

Look for the yellow strip to ensure you’re getting high-quality Quik Drive® fasteners.

AUTO-FEED SCREW DRIVING SYSTEMS

TIME SAVING

BY DESIGN Collated Screws for the Quik Drive® System

165*

$

Deck- Drive ™ DHPD HARDWOOD Screw #10 x 63mm (Softwood joist) 1,000/bx, Class 3 gal., #2 undersized sq. drive

165*

$

429 PRO250 System for Deck, Dock and Subfloor Applications (screw gun not included) $

*

Deck- Drive ™ DCSD COMPOSITE-TO-STEEL Screw #10 x 63mm (All types of composite decking to steel) 1,000/bx, Quik Guard® in 4 colours, #2 undersized sq. dr.

451*

$

BONUS Deck Clips RRP $75.00 FREE

Deck- Drive ™ BFHSD BI-METAL Screw #10 x 50mm (Steel joist) 1,000/bx, 316 stainless steel, #2 square drive

Anchoring Adhesive FIELD-PROVEN SOLUTIONS AT-HP380-UK • Fast curing • Low odour • Non-flammable • Can be used in damp holes • Each cartridge is supplied with 2 mixing nozzles • Also available in 280ml and 825ml

FREE dispensing tool (RRP $49) and work gloves with every 12 tubes purchased!

Anti-corrosive steel coating

Reinforced cradle for optimal cartridge positioning Perfectly adapted pressure power

High quality, heavy-gauge steel rod and plunger Comfortable handle

• ETA approved for threaded rod (option 8) and rebar.

22* per tube

$

*All prices include GST

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Metal Protection Range Features & Benefits • • • • •

Quick dry Long lasting metal protection Excellent adhesion properties Ideal for industrial applications Provides a tough and durable finish to metal surfaces

Features & Benefits • Specially formulated for the professional • Lubricants and cleaners designed for industrial use • High performance results

Colour & Description

Qty

Ref. Code

Price

Zinc Guard™ Etch Primer

325g

230732001

$8.95*

Zinc Guard™ Red Primer

350g

230732002

$8.95*

Zinc Guard™ White Primer

350g

230732003

$8.95*

Zinc Guard™ Grey Primer

350g

230732004

$8.95*

Zinc Guard™ Rust Reformer

350g

230732005

$9.50*

Zinc Guard™ Cold Galvanising Coating

400g

230732006

$11.95*

Zinc Guard™ Silver Bright

350g

230732007

$10.95*

Zinc Guard™ Silver Zinc

400g

230732008

$8.95*

NEW RANGE Colour & Description

Qty

Ref. Code

Price

Protech Dry Graphite Lubricant

150g

42031502

$11.95*

Protech Air Duster

235g

42032301

$13.95*

Protech White Lithium Grease

300g

42033001

$8.95*

Protech Wet PTFE Lubricant

300g

42033002

$12.50*

Protech Freeze Spray

300g

42033004

$12.50*

Protech Contact Cleaner Flammable

350g

42033502

$13.95*

Protech Penetrating Oil

400g

42034001

$17.95*

Protech Contact Cleaner Non-Flammable

400g

42034004

$23.95*

Protech Dry PTFE Lubricant

150g

42031501

$12.95*

Protech Silicone Lubricant

350g

42033501

$7.95*

Protech Multi-Purpose Lubricant

400g

42034002

$6.95*

Protech Heavy Duty Degreaser

400g

42034003

$5.95*

Protech Brake & Parts Cleaner Chlorinated

500g

42035001

$7.95*

Protech Brake & Parts Cleaner Non Chlorinated

500g

42035002

$7.95*

Protech Chain Lubricant

300g

42033003

$11.95*

*Prices GST inclusive

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Note: All prices include GST

TRB4000 AIRCO BATTERY OPERATED

TBR2000 AIRCO BATTERY

• 160 ties per spool (2 turns) • Over 3,400 ties per charge (2 turns) • 100m wire spool capacity • 0.8mm to 40mm wire size

• 700 rivet capacity (low setting) • 2.4mm to 4.8mm rivet size • Lightweight & high strength joining • 12 month warranty

REBAR TYING TOOL 14.4V LI-ION

OPERATED RIVET GUN 14.4V LI-ION

$1,99900

$59900

TBD0001 AIRCO DE-NAILER

TTT2264

INC GST

• Trigger Lock • Can be adjusted for smooth edge application • Remove nails from timber to allow for timber recycling • Can be used as a nail punch • Driving the nails in prenail “smooth edge” tack strip • Denailing timber products for recycling purposes

$19900

INC GST

INC GST

AIRCO T NAILER/ ND BRADDER

• 30 – 64mm ND Range • 18 – 64mm T & Finish Nail Range • Load capacity of 125 fasteners • Drives brads and nails (ND Brads, T & Finish Nails)

$39900 INC GST

TTD1564

TTSFST

• 25 – 64mm Range • Load Capacity of 100 brads • Angled Magazine for manoeuvrability and restricted area access • High fastener driving power

• 38 – 50mm Range • Load capacity of 120 fasteners • Automatically drives staples at a 45º angle • Adjusts to varying thicknesses of flooring

AIRCO DA SERIES BRADDER

$32900 INC GST

COLT265 TWIN TANK CARRY

AIRCO SECRET FLOORING STAPLER

$39900 INC GST

COLT282

16L AIR COMPRESSOR

50L AIR COMPRESSOR

$36900

$54900

• 2HP/1.5KW • 7.6CFM or 217 L/min • Pressure up to 145psi • Direct Drive • Nitto equivalent couplings

INC GST

• 2.5HP/1.8KW • 9CFM or 255 L/min • Pressure up to 145psi • Direct Drive • Nitto equivalent couplings

INC GST

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KEEP YOUR BUSINESS PUMPING WITH 9928 20L GEAR OIL DRUM PUMP

O30010N EL SERIES GEAR OIL DRUM PUMP

$

.

40 00

• Smooth pump action delivers 80 ml on the downstroke • Drain back nozzle holster • For use with 20L drums • Long life hose & non-drip nozzle

.

160 00

$

• Ideal for topping up engines, gear boxes, transmissions and differentials • Spring operated • Semi automatic operation delivers 330mL per stroke 9978 Also vailable to suit 60L drum $152.00 .

1,139 00

$

.

118 00

$

10028 HEAVY DUTY 20L GEAR OIL DRUM PUMP

507222 COVERED OIL REEL

• Heavy duty fully serviceable drum pump delivers 170mL on the downstroke • Non-drip nozzle and drain back nozzle holster ensure a clean, safe workshop • Ideal for the transfer & top ups of engine, hydraulic, gear, diff and synthetic oils.

• Robust construction with corrosion resistant aluminium covers • 300 psi (20bar) hose pressure rating • 1/2" BSP (m) inlet & outlet connections • Supplied complete with 15m x 12mm ID hose

334900 240V OIL TRANSFER PUMP

$

.

1,520 00

$

454110N OIL TRANSFER KIT WITH METER • 3:1 ratio pump, 3m x 1/2" ID hydraulic hose and electronic resettable meter • Transfer rates of up to 12 L/min • Suitable for engine, gear, diff and hydraulic oils • Suits 60L or 205L drums

. $ 2770 00

.

969 00

• Suitable for the transfer of engine, gear, diff and hydraulic oils up to 500cSt • Flow rates up to 25 L/min • 3/4" BSP(f) inlet and outlet • Continuously rated with pressures up to 85psi (6bar)

454600N STATIONARY OIL PUMP, REEL & METER KIT

365534 ELECTRONIC OIL METER

• Includes a 3:1 ratio drum pump, 10m hose reel, electronic meter and a 2m pump to hose reel connection hose • Adjustable flow rates of up to 10 L/min • 3:1 ratio pump suits 205L drums • Suits 60L or 205L drums

• Electronically meters and totalises the amount of lubricant dispensed.

• Maximum flow rate of 30 L/min • Maximum operating pressure of 1,450psi (100bar)

$

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Rotary Plug

Full Blow Cupla

PVR Cupla

STANDARD HI-CUPLAS

For MALE Thread Connection (PF)

For FEMALE Thread Connection (PM) M O DE L

S I ZE

$

SIZE

20PM

1/4”

$3.64

MODEL

SIZE

$4.00

20PF

1/4”

$3.64

$4.00

20PH

1/4”

$3.64

$4.00

30PM

3/8”

40PM

1/2”

$4.55

$5.00

30PF

3/8”

$4.55

$5.00

30PH

3/8”

$4.55

$5.00

$5.45

$6.00

40PF

1/2”

$7.27

$8.00

40PH

1/2”

$5.45

$6.00

INC GST

S I ZE

20SM

1/4”

$

EX GST

$9.09

$

EX GST

$

INC GST

For MALE Thread Connection (SF)

For FEMALE Thread Connection (SM) M O DE L

$

For HOSE Connection (PH)

MODEL

EX GST

$

Lock Cupla

MODEL

SIZE

$10.00

20SF

1/4”

$9.09

INC GST

$

EX GST

$

INC GST

For HOSE Connection (SH) MODEL

SIZE

$10.00

20SH

1/4”

$9.09

$

$

EX GST

INC GST

$

EX GST

$

INC GST

$10.00

30SM

3/8”

$10.00

$11.00

30SF

3/8”

$10.00

$11.00

30SH

3/8”

$10.00

$11.00

40SM

1/2”

$10.91

$12.00

40SF

1/2”

$12.73

$14.00

40SH

1/2”

$10.91

$12.00

LOCK HI-CUPLAS For FEMALE Thread Connection (SM) MO DE L

S I ZE

$

MODEL

SIZE

$

MODEL

SIZE

$

1/4”

$25.45 $28.00

L-20SF

1/4”

$25.45

$28.00

L-20SH

1/4”

$25.45

$28.00

L-30SM

3/8”

$25.45 $28.00

L-30SF

3/8”

$25.45

$28.00

L-30SH

3/8”

$25.45

$28.00

L-40SM

1/2”

$26.36 $29.00

L-40SF

1/2”

$27.27

$30.00

L-40SH

1/2”

$26.36

$29.00

INC GST

ROTARY PLUGS

EX GST

$

INC GST

EX GST

MO DE L

S I ZE

MODEL

SIZE

$

RL-20PM

1/4” Male

$20.00

$22.00

PV-20PH

1/4”

$22.73

RL-30PM RL-20PFF

3/8” Male 1/4”

$20.00 $20.00

$22.00 $22.00

PV-30PH

3/8”

$22.73

$25.00

PV-40PH

1/2”

$22.73

$25.00

PV-65PN

6.5x10mm

Parallel Thread

$

EX GST

$

INC GST

PURGE PLUGS $

INC GST

RL-20PFF

RL-20PM

CRIMPED PVC HOSE

▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪

For HOSE Connection (SH)

L-20SM

EX GST

$

For MALE Thread Connection (SF)

Lightweight, non-conductive, non-marking advanced hose UV Stabilised, temperature range - 23oC to + 70oC Bend Radius 100mm (3/8” and 1/2”) Reinforcement : Spiral Synthetic Yarn Exceeds AS2554:1998 Class B Fitted with Genuine Nitto 200 Series ‘One Touch’ Cuplas

NIT TO 2 0 0 S E RI E S “ O NE - TO UC H” 3/8” MODEL S I ZE LENGTH HA200-30SHP10GS 9.5mm 10m HA200-30SHP20GS 9.5mm 20m HA200-30SHP30GS 9.5mm 30m

FITTINGS $ EX GST $ INC GST $36.36 $40.00 $54.55 $60.00 $72.73 $80.00

N IT TO 2 0 0 S E RI E S “O NE - TO UC H” 1/2” HA200-40SHP10GS 12.7mm 10m HA200-40SHP20GS 12.7mm 20m HA200-40SHP30GS 12.7mm 30m

FITTINGS $54.55 $60.00 $77.27 $85.00 $113.64 $125.00

PV-65PN

PV-85PN 8.5x12.5mm

EX GST

$

INC GST

$25.00

$22.73

$25.00

$22.73

$25.00

PV-30PH

POLYURETHANE COILED HOSE

• Oil resistant, excellent memory, stores neatly.

• Small coil diameter stops tangling while straight end sections eliminates hose splitting.

• Hose sizes designed for use with Nitto type nut coupling and fittings, therefore hose clamps are not used, eliminating air leakage.

• Fitted with Genuine Nitto 200 Series ‘One Touch’ Nut Cuplas.

Combinations also available with Plastic or Threaded Fittings.

• MODEL Hose made in USA

Cuplas made in Japan

HA0803 COMB.B HA0805 COMB.B HA0808 COMB.B HA0810 COMB.B HA1003 COMB.B HA1005 COMB.B HA1008 COMB.B HA1010 COMB.B HA1203 COMB.B HA1205 COMB.B HA1208 COMB.B HA1210 COMB.B

WORKING LENGTH (M) 2 4 6 8 2 4 6 8 2 4 6 8

SIZE (MM)

NUT CUPLA

8 x 5 8 x 5 8 x 5 8 x 5 10 x 6.5 10 x 6.5 10 x 6.5 10 x 6.5 12 x 8 12 x 8 12 x 8 12 x 8

$40.91 $45.45 $54.55 $59.09 $44.55 $53.64 $63.64 $72.73 $53.64 $59.09 $77.27 $86.36

$

EX GST

NUT CUPLA

$

INC GST

$45.00 $50.00 $60.00 $65.00 $49.00 $59.00 $70.00 $80.00 $59.00 $65.00 $85.00 $95.00

Hose made in USA

Cuplas made in Japan

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