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We often get requests for heavy-duty drills from technicians in various industries from Shipbuilding & Repair, Aerospace, Power Generation, Oil & Gas, Mining, and Heavy Construction. The need is for a heavy-duty, portable drill for a variety of hole sizes in various metal structures and...

The CALDER HYDROPRO™ Universal Straight Valve Tester (USV) and Universal Flange Valve Tester (UFV) are the safest, most accurate, and most versatile advanced valve testing systems in the industry. When paired with the HYDROPRO™ Console, HYDROPRO™ valve testing systems are capable of hydrostatic tests up to...

A compact, rugged portable lathe for onsite re-turning of small shafts or journals, the PL2000 Portable Lathe mounts on the end of the shaft. It gets the job done with just 7 inches (177.8 mm) of radial clearance. It's simplified mounting, bolted directly to the...

Pivot Point Welding and Line Boring Ltd in Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada, using the CLIMAX BB5000 Line Boring System to re-machine the bores on this John Deere 850D Excavator. These repairs often require the technician to use an Auto Bore Welder similar to the BORTECH...

In-Situ Machining based in Alberta Canada using their 13-year-old CLIMAX FF8200 flange facer to machine a 108 inch (2743.2 mm) diameter flange face on a 27-degree angle on top of a catalyst converter. In-Situ was able to achieve an 80 RMS surface finish with a...

Distractions, improper usage, insufficient experience, deviation from best practices, or adverse chance events in the work environment can lead to worker injuries. To further mitigate against these hazards, the Defender™ Protection System safeguards operators, creating a much safer work environment for onsite machinists across the...

We are pleased to announce the winners of our 2021 Picture of the Year contest. We have been honored to showcase the work of our customers and highlight their successes using CLIMAX, BORTECH, H&S TOOL, and CALDER machines. Thank you to all 21 of our...

Jim Miller is the Global Director of Training; Applications Engineering at CLIMAX, the world’s foremost manufacturer of portable machining and welding tools for on-site machining. For the past 35 years, Jim has been working closely with on-site machinists on every continent, helping them to be successful...

H&S TOOL Delivers the most Powerful and Versatile Lineup of ID Mounted Tube and Pipe Bevelers in the Industry! For more than 40 years, H&S TOOL has developed precision, state-of-the-art portable machine tools that solve the world’s toughest problems. Our lineup of ID mounted End Prep...

We are proud to announce that due to our business's growth and to serve our clients better, we have relocated our middle east facility to a new location in Dubai, UAE.  This new location gives our customers better access to our complete line of high-quality...