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Sturgis, Michigan, November 15, 2007 -- Midwest Tool And
Cutlery Company has expanded its Midwest SnipsŪ line of HVAC/R
specialty tools with a new Duct Tightener tool. The Duct Tightener's
unique patent pending design makes it fast and easy for one
person to connect duct runs. Simply tap the tool into place
and the V-notch pulls and holds duct together for easy drive
cleat insertion. The compact size easily fits into a tool
pouch so it's always at hand and ready to use. The Duct Tightener
is made in USA of durable 16-gauge steel and features a rust
resistant zinc coating.
When using the Duct Tightener to connect duct runs, the installer
aligns the adjoining duct runs and using just one hand slides
the Duct Tightener's V-notch end over the duct end-tabs to
hold the ductwork in place. The installer then taps the Duct
Tightener firmly onto the end-tabs with a hammer to pull and
align the duct runs tightly together. A drive-cleat is then
quickly and easily inserted and the Duct Tightener removed.
The Duct Tightener's V-notch accommodates varying duct run
gaps and end-tabs. Due to its compact size the Duct Tightener
easily fits into a tool belt so it is always conveniently
at hand when standing on a ladder.
About Midwest Tool & Cutlery
Midwest Tool and Cutlery Company produces the Made in the
USA Midwest SnipsŪ brand of aviation snips at manufacturing
operations in Sturgis and Kalkaska, Michigan. The company
also produces a full line of tinner snips, folding tools,
and other specialty tools for the HVAC/R, construction, siding,
roofing and sheet metal industries. The Midwest SnipsŪ line
is the only full line of Made in USA aviation and tinner snips
on the market.
Visit www.midwestsnips.com for more information.
# # # Application Notes for Editors: Midwest SnipsŪ aviation
snips and associated specialty tools are widely used in the
following trades/applications: - Heating, ventilation, air
conditioning (HVAC/R) and refrigeration installation and repair
- Exterior remodeling industry (roofing, siding, gutter and
down spout installation and repair) - Floor covering installation
- Metal building construction and maintenance - RV/Motor home/trailer
manufacturing - General construction, maintenance and repair
- Auto body repair - General sheet metal cutting - Industrial
/MRO applications
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1. FCT-M-D2 Product Photo: The unique design of the new Midwest
SnipsŪ Duct Tightener tool features a V-slot to join and hold
duct for easy drive cleat installation.
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