Enerpac expands product offering with two new industrial tools

Enerpac, a Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin-based manufacturer of high-pressure hydraulic tools and controlled force products, has introduced the Cordless Bar Cutter to its hydraulic cutters line.

The new battery-powered model was designed for those who work in environments without access to on-site power. According to the company, it is a portable, convenient and safe solution where external power is not available or where spark risk is a concern.

Whether cutting rebar for residential or commercial construction or cutting steel and aluminum bars (whether round, hexagonal, or square) in industrial applications, Enerpac says the cordless technology in the Cordless Bar Cutter provides complete freedom of movement.

Because it has self-contained power, no external power source is required. This makes the tool completely portable. Another convenient feature on the cutter is a 360-degree rotating head that allows the tool to be positioned flat on a work surface where metal bar can be fed through the blades from a comfortable working position, and it can be rotated in any orientation needed to finish hard-to-reach cuts on the jobsite.

The Cordless Bar Cutter also is supplied with two batteries and a charger so the operator can keep working when the first battery needs to be charged.

The cordless bar cutter can cut most common rebar within seconds, Enerpac says. It quickly cuts up to #6 (20mm) rebar and similar metals up to 0.79 inches (20mm) in diameter.

RC-Series hydraulic cylinders

In addition to the Cordless Bar Cutter, Enerpac has also introduced its RC-Series hydraulic cylinders. The new RC-Trio features a Trio bearing system for enhanced durability and a hybrid spring-return system for faster retraction and even greater productivity.

According to Enerpac, the new Trio bearing system includes up to four high-performance wear bands, offering increased resistance to damage, reduced bearing load, and longer cylinder lifespan. The hardened composite material of these bands increases bearing surface area for greater sideload resistance, significantly improving cylinder life.

Another feature of the Trio bearing system is the Trio stop ring, which includes an additional wear band to absorb greater side load. The stop ring is capable of taking full cylinder extension force and, depending upon cylinder size, is manufactured in Nitrided Steel or High-Resistance Bronze, for increased durability. It also features a durable wiper to help prevent contamination from entering the cylinder during retract cycles.

Enerpac says the RC-Trio also features a new Trio spring system designed to reduce retraction time. This pre-tensioned return spring system provides up to three times faster retraction (available on 50-, 75-, and 100-ton models). The spring retention design improves serviceability, while allowing higher pre-load during assembly. Additionally, the spring is easily removed without special tools.

The RC-Trio is a general-purpose cylinder available in 41 models and is designed for use in all positions.

For more information on the Cordless Bar Cutter and the RC-Series hydraulic cylinders, visit Enerpac here.