21Sep

Track, Control & Manage Your Tools With ONE-KEY

When working on any jobsite there’s always the risk of things, like tools and consumables going missing, and a lost tool not only causes your productivity levels to drop but if it isn’t found will cost money to replace. Another challenge when working on a construction site is tools being damaged because users operate the tool for a given application using the incorrect settings causing tool damage and cost to fix or replace a tool. As a power tool supplier...

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BESSEY South Africa
19Sep

Improve Your Woodworking Output With BESSEY Clamps

High-quality clamps are a necessity that every woodworking workshop should have. For no other reason than consistently delivering high-quality wooden pieces. Today we want to share some reasons why BESSEY’s range of clamps allows you to deliver more output, faster by looking at the clamp materials used to manufacture BESSEY clamps.Components Making Up A Clamp CLAMP JAWS T T Clamps...

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16Sep

Plastic Versus Nylon Wall Plugs

Plastic Versus Nylon Wall Plugs is a question everyone should ask themselves before purchasing wall plugs. The most widely used method of securing an item to a brick, concrete, hollow block, and other structural building materials is by a plug and a screw inserted into the plug and tightened to expand in the base material. As is the case with different building materials requiring different fixing technologies, it is important to note that while a wall plug may look the...

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05Sep

LAX 600 – One Laser For Every Application

Just imagine only needing one tool to get all your alignment, layout, and installation work done. STABILA’s innovative new 12V battery-powered LAX 600 multiline laser has three 360° laser line functionality making all your indoor measurements and layout work fast and accurate. The LAX 600 allows you to work over three planes across 360° for efficient levelling in the horizontal and vertical positions at the same time, while...

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30Aug

Clamps – How To Find Your Fix

Bessey clamps have been manufactured using the highest quality steel, meaning they do not buckle and bend, and due to their clamping force users can rest assured that there will be no slipping or movement issues on their workpiece. Let us help you decide on your fix.

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29Aug

Unpacking The Milwaukee Difference

With so many power tool brands on offer in the market, end-users are left with uncertainty when considering which power tool brand to invest in. Join our Milwaukee Product Specialist as we outline the Milwaukee difference & investigate how power tool technology will impact your Jobsite.

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26Aug

Pick A Laser Level To Meet Your Jobsite Needs

STABILA has a whole host of laser levels and digital measuring tools that have been built with the end-user needs in mind. Having the wrong tools for your application not only causes user frustrations but can easily result in inaccuracies and rework down the line. This article will outline how to select the correct type of laser for your application and give useful considerations on how to make an informed choice when purchasing a laser. 

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26Aug

Basic Anchor Design Theory

An essential part of the building and construction industry is anchor design theory. It is also our area of expertise here at Upat SA due to being the official agents for fischer fixings. when helping SA’s Jobsites Build The Bigger Picture. The team here at Upat SA have been helping Jobsite across South Africa to 'Build The Bigger Picture' since 1983 and will continue to provide customers with high-quality construction and building brands.When it comes to any...

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15Aug

The Future of Construction Supply

In the last 40 years, Upat SA has been at the forefront of providing SA’s construction supply and built environment with the highest quality brands. Looking ahead to the next 40 years, Upat is going to build on that legacy in the digital space as we launch our new Upat SA online store. Our premium offerings and technical support are now going to be just a click away where online users will have access to buy our range of

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23Jul

STABILA – Setting Industry Leading Standards in Measuring and Positioning Technology

https://www.youtube.com/embed/m3rz9MQmgKo The STABILA name has been inextricably linked to measuring, positioning, and levelling excellence in the building industry for over 130 years. The history began in 1865 when Anton Ulrich, the uncle of the company’s subsequent founder, had the idea of combining several rules together to form a folding rule. In doing so, he set the standard for folding rules still in use worldwide today. His nephew then set the foundations for the current world renowned STABILA brand with the formation...

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