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Brütsch/Rüegger Tools Ltd.: “Promotional Supplier of the BMW Sauber F1 Team”

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To Excellence with Competence! by Cay von Fournier, SchmidtColleg,Berlin and St. Gallen Successful companies have a corporate cultureCompanies need technically, creatively and socially competent employees and managers – now more than ever. This is why successful companies continuously improve these skills. Technical competence forms the foundation for sound performance. But this alone is not enough. Market success also requires creative and social competence. Everyone has creative potential. The trick for a company is to recog-nise and promote this potential. Social com-petence is in particularly high demand. In many cases, small gestures such as a warm greeting or a thank you as a sign of recogni-tion and appreciation make the difference between a good and an excellent company.

Interested? Request your personal copy (2 pages in German) by quoting the reference number 01.02 on the perforated card or go to www.brw.ch in the Toolnews/Publications section (PDF fi le).

Independent monthly publication for tools and standard partsNumber 428, February 2009

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Integrated assistants! Simplify the procurement process with scanner solutions from Brütsch/Rüegger Tools.Get more information under ref. number 09.02

Professional Connection!All the features of the Toolshop at a glance under reference number 08.02

By professionals for professionals Toolshop www.brw.ch

Microscopy – the LEICA E-seriesThe essential for optics: LIGHTThe ingenious small universal deviceWireless transmission of measurements

Small diameters – great performance!Ultimate precision – UNION TOOLThread cutting in INOXFUTURO X-PRO VHM radius cutter

FUTURO bit setsYour personal toolkitFUTURO workbench – handy and mobileTorque Cube for setting and verification

Trisa: Global success by putting people first: Industrial history, impressive growth, relationship to metal processing and Brütsch/Rüegger Tools

FIBRO pneumatic springsPneumatic couplings in stockSPECIAL OFFER: Threaded rods20% off elesa® control elements

Footwear fittings FREE OF CHARGEMulti-function vestExtremely cut-resistant glovesSPECIAL OFFER: Soft shell jackets

The control elements in the elesa® Ergostyle® line were designed and manufactured according to ergonomic considerations. This makes tightening and releasing much easier!Our product range features a variety of handles as well as clamp levers, knurled screws / nuts and wing screws / nuts. We are now offering a special 20% discount on all elesa® Ergostyle® products in our product range! Visit the Toolshop www.brw.ch for graduated promotional pricing. You can fi nd these control elements quickly and easily in our Toolshop by entering “elesa” in the quick search fi eld. Benefi t from this special offer until 31.03.2009!

20% off elesa® control elements!

The all-weather jacket! Wind, rain or sun – with soft shell jackets from Brütsch/Rüegger Tools, you are ready for any-thing. Benefi t from our current promotion: Soft shell jacket Black Storm, BRW 536 370 for CHF 68.–Soft shell jacket Alpha/black, BRW 598 509 for CHF 78.–Soft shell jacket Gamma/blue, BRW 598 509 for CHF 78.– Offer valid until 31.03.2009.

Soft shell jacket PROMOTION

Additional Brütsch/Rüegger Tools catalogues at a glance Toolbook, Edition 17The large tool catalogue with the entire product range on 2800 pages, including fi xed price and stock list.Reference number 04.02 Futuro Booklet, Edition 2008BEST TOOLS FOR ALL NEEDS. Complete overview of our FUTURO house brand.Reference number 05.02 Safety Booklet, Edition 2008Current workplace safety product rangeReference number 06.02 Standard Book, Edition 2Standard parts catalogue with EDM suppliesReference number 07.02

Protection for large and small!Brochure – workplace safety from head to toeReference number 03.02

More order, better work environmentFUTURO factory equipmentReference number 02.02

With the new IBR wireless modules, you can transmit individual measurements from your handheld measurement devices directly to a PC wireless receiver at the push of a button. The SIMKEY software included in the scope of delivery supports simple data transmission to Excel – for example to your own data protocol. Up to 120 channels are available with a range of up to 200 m (depending on local conditions). This system allows you to connect various handheld measurement devices from different manufacturers (Mitutoyo, TESA, Sylvac, etc.) to your PC without a mess of cables.You will fi nd these products in our Toolbook Edition 17 starting on page 377, in our shop and in our new catalogue (www.brw.ch / from BRW 154 740). Contact for consulting services or demos: rolf.oeschger@brw.ch.

Wireless transmission of measurements

Impressive growthOver the last few years, growth of the Trisa Group was in the double digits and sales are poised to exceed a quarter billion. But instead of growth, the top priority is the constant search for better solutions so that growth follows natu-rally. The Trisa Group generates more than three-quarters of its sales with oral care products and the remainder with housekeeping and hair care products. Trisa Holding is legally divided into six independent competency centres employing more than 1000 people, including over 30 ap-prentices.

Relationship to metal processingThe relationship to mechanics and metal process-ing is mainly due to the production of tooth-brush handles using the injection moulding pro-cess. Premium injection moulding equipment requires high-quality mould construction. With

Trisa: Global success by putting people fi rstTrisa Triengen is a model company. Anyone producing more than a mil-lion toothbrushes a day in the high-wage country of Switzerland and exporting 85% of these products of daily use all over the world has certainly done their homework. An even more fascinating aspect of the Surental company is the “Trisa Spir-it”. Driven by the Christian tenor of the owners, Trisa introduced cutting-edge employee profi t sharing mod-els and a supervisory board with equal representation back in the sev-enties. Employees are encouraged to get involved in union activities. “Social partners do not have to be antipodes,” Ernst Pfenninger writes in a company magazine.

Interesting industrial historyThe history of Trisa is closely linked to that of the community of Triengen: In the 19th century, the dirt-poor Surental natives were largely self-suffi -cient and lived from linen weaving conducted in their homes. Campaigners came to the village from Southern Germany, where a second main pillar of support was to be established in addi-tion to brush making, in order to entice skilled hand weavers from Switzerland to come to Ger-many. A few families decided to leave, and some of their descendants later returned to Triengen – as learned brush makers. And so brush making started in the Surental. Unfortunately the factory was soon forced to declare bankruptcy and, out of concern for the local population, a few gentle-men completed what would now be called a “friendly takeover”: On August 25, 1887, they founded the new Triengen Brush Factory in the “Zur Eintracht” public house with share capital of Fr. 40 000.–; the primal cell, the modern Trisa!

Uniform rounding of the bristle ends is a quality characteristic of every Trisa toothbrush and is continuously verified in the production process

its own apprenticeship workshop where it edu-cates automation engineers, polymechanics and mechatronics engineers as well as mechanical and plant engineers, Trisa conducts internal em-ployee training for the future. For capacity rea-sons, mould construction is limited to test moulds and prototypes as well as changes. CNC program-ming and maintenance engineering forms a sec-ond focal point. The highly modern production facilities with plenty of robot technology place high demands on production experts.

Relationship to Brütsch/Rüegger ToolsThe similarities between the two companies are no coincidence! One the one hand, our roots go back equally far in the era of industrialisation. On the other hand, both companies have similar fundamental principles. Employee appreciation builds a culture of above-average performance which, in its effi ciency and humanity, is more than just an alternative to other management methods. This does not exclude modernity: Trisa is on the cutting edge in terms of production and procurement and uses tools such as the Toolshop www.brw.ch, where all cost centres of the three production facilities distributed throughout the village of Triengen are recorded for a single monthly invoice! If you would like to know more about Trisa of Switzerland, visit www.trisa.ch!

The base material: High-grade granulate

Fully-automated bristle implantation Preliminary sorting at the start of the logistics chain

Visual inspection of finished toothbrush handles

DIY hydroelectricswasn't such a bright idea,

after all.

Toolshop www.brw.ch: Discover your “star”!The core function of our Toolshop www.brw.ch is to make selection and ordering processes transparent, fast and tailored to our customers. With numerous search functions, suggestions for supplementary or alternative products, binding avail-ability information, pricing including shipping costs etc., we fully meet these customer requirements In ad-dition to these basic functions, countless “stars” are still waiting to be discovered on our homepage – and each one of them could poten-tially become your personal star. We would like to introduce you to a few of the latest discoveries!

The browsing catalogueOne thing our customers asked for was the abili-ty to compare several products online at a glance (as they would in our print catalogue). Our browsing catalogue provides a convincing re-sponse to this request. Here’s how it works: Click on the browsing catalogue image at the bottom left of the start page. You are linked to the cata-logue and can open it. Either use the table of contents, enter a page number or type the prod-uct number into the “Quick Search” fi eld. The double-page spread with the desired product (and additional products) opens. You can also save or print this page. You can compare up to 12 pages in the miniature view. And once you have found the item of your choice: Click the product number to go right back to the Toolshop and or-der the item!

Free labelling module in the ToolshopIn an initial step, you can use the Toolshop quick data entry feature to create a list of items for which you want to print labels. The labelling module is part of our ProScan, SmartScan and Toolscan Direct scanner solutions which automat-ically transfer your order to the Toolshop or di-rectly to Brütsch/Rüegger. In addition to the bar-code, you can customise your labels according to your needs. Various sizes are available and we supply the matching paper from inventory.

Safety data sheetsRetailers are required to provide safety data sheets for industrial chemical products. In many cases, these become outdated or are disposed of with the packaging. We are one of the few sup-pliers in Switzerland allowing you to click and print up-to-date data sheets right next to each product!

Credit cards for private customersThere are many private customers such as skilled handymen who do not want to forgo profession-al-quality tools for their private needs. In order to facilitate shopping for this customer group – with all the advantages such as same-day shipping for orders placed via the Toolshop by 5:30 pm – we have introduced Visa and MasterCard as payment options. The credit card symbol is found at the bottom right at www.brw.ch! We created the “Toolshop www.brw.ch” bro-chure in order to introduce you to the Toolshop www.brw.ch and its basic functionality. Request it under reference number 08.02. If you are plan-ning complex projects such as modelling your purchasing process including cost centres, limits etc., consulting our specialists is well worth your while. Contact us at 044 736 63 63 or e-mail sales@brw.ch!

At www.brw.ch, many “stars” are still waiting to be discovered by you …

Browsing like a print catalogue but better … Chemical products: Print safety data sheets

Free labelling module in the Toolshop www.brw.ch Welcome: Payment by Visa and MasterCard

Torque Cube BRW 432 285 is a simple setting and verifi cation device for static and dynamic torque measurements. With operating modes including continuous display, maximum value and initial maximum value, all common torque measurement tools can be tested. The screw joint simulator included in the scope of delivery is used to adjust corded, cordless and compressed air screwdrivers. The device is portable thanks to the integrated NiMH battery and has a memory for 999 measurements. Accuracy ± 1% of the mea-sured value within 10–100% of the measurement range. Available measurement ranges: 0.07–0.7 Nm, 0.28–2.8 Nm, 1.1–11.3 Nm, 2.8–28.25 Nm, 5.6–56.5 Nm. Price from CHF 2350.–. Special brochure under reference number 32.02.

Torque Cube for setting and verifi cation

Try them now: Selected diameters from BRW 226 720 (long version) with a 40% promotional rebate!Ø10, now CHF 72.– (instead of 120.–)Ø12, now CHF 92.– (instead of 154.–)Ø16, now CHF 154.– (instead of 258.–)Ø20, now CHF 229.– (instead of 396.–) Area of application: Processing hardened materials up to 65 HRC! Reinforced cutting edges, special coating for processing hardened materials. Long version with relief-ground shaft. Valid up to 28.02.2009!

FUTURO X-PRO VHM radius cutter

Brütsch / Rüegger Tools Ltd.P.O. Box | CH-8010 ZurichPhone +41 44 736 63 63 | Fax +41 44 736 63 00www.brw.ch | info@brw.ch

Personal Protective EquipmentAssembly Technology Standard PartsMeasurement Technology Production Technology

Brütsch / Rüegger Tools Ltd.P.O. Box | CH-8010 ZurichPhone +41 44 736 63 63 | Fax +41 44 736 63 00www.brw.ch | info@brw.ch

ZEISS Stemi DV4 stereo microscope: Contrast + depth of focus + resolution = high image quality at 8…32x magnifi cation and an operating distance of up to 92 mm. Special electronic light control via buttons. Thanks to the building-block system, you can optionally equip the stereo microscope with a camera and FUTURO Geometrics image processing software (from BRW 152 390). Everything clear? You will fi nd this quality product in our shop: www.brw.ch / BRW 152 150.

The essential for optics: LIGHT

FUTURO interior gauges to measure through bore-holes, available individually or in a set, from Ø 6 to 100 mm. These industrial-grade measurement devices feature an outstanding price/performance ratio. Self-centring, 5 µm accuracy, carbide mea-surement surfaces, matte chromed nonius.Additional details: www.brw.ch / BRW 120 280 and BRW 120 290. Everything in stock: Order today, use it tomorrow!

Quality at low prices!

This multi-function vest features numerous pockets including a mobile phone pocket, vari-ous pockets for pens, wallet, etc., 2 outside zip-pered pockets and a small pocket with hook-and-loop closure. The waistband is adjustable with a hook-and-loop strap at the rear. Very soft and pleasant to wear. Material: Nylon pongee, polar fl eece lining. The vest is available in the colours marine and black for just CHF 39.– un-der BRW 598 502.

Multi-function vest

These protective gloves are suitable wherever protection against cuts is essential in combina-tion with a fl exible glove that offers an excel-lent sense of touch. Dyneema fi bres are ex-tremely cut-resistant. A PU coating is applied to the palms and fi ngertips. The UNIDUR BRW 530 217 is available in the sizes M–XXL. Benefi t from the current promo-tion: Only CHF 15.90 instead of CHF 26.50. Valid until 31.05.2009.

Extremely cut-resistant gloves

Reduce costs by up to 60% with FIBRO pneumatic springs!Pneumatic springs can be used instead of latch lock-ing units wherever stroke movements are required in addition to tool opening movements.Developed especially for mould construction, the new FIBRO Mould Line (FML) pneumatic springs feature high force with compact dimensions, a lifespan of at least 1 million cycles and a continuous operating temperature of 120° C. High-quality FI-BRO pneumatic springs are available with forces ranging from 4 daN to 18300 daN and stroke lengths from 6 mm to 300 mm. The springs do not require prestressing and feature variable force ad-justment. Unlike with latch locking units, pending failure can be recognised in a timely manner by means of pressure sampling.

Naturally, FML pneumatic springs are certifi ed ac-cording to the European Pressure Equipment Direc-tive DGRL 97/23/EC (14.GSGV (German Equipment Safety Act), Pressure Equipment Ordinance). Using pneumatic springs instead of latch locking units can reduce costs by up to 60%! This is achieved by means of simple installation with various mount-ing options as well as the elimination of lateral pro-cessing in order to mount latch locking units. Request detailed documentation including a cost comparison under reference number 41.02.

Brütsch/Rüegger Tools offers footwear fi ttingsFREE OF CHARGE!Procuring safety footwear requires careful plan-ning. There is nothing more aggravating than shoes that do not fi t properly and are uncom-fortable for employees to wear. The occupational safety department at Brütsch/Rüegger Tools is by your side from the selection to the delivery of safety footwear. Brütsch/Rüegger Tools consultants help you select the right footwear for your company. Our specialist conducts footwear fi ttings on site at your facil-ity, saving you time while ensuring that each and every employee receives the right shoes. Prior to delivery, each shoebox can be labelled according to your requirements – e.g. with the name of the wearer, department, cost centre

etc. – to simplify the distribution of footwear to employees and to save time. Naturally, foot-wear fi ttings are available at no charge for cus-tomers of Brütsch/Rüegger Tools! Select safety footwear for your fi tting at www.brw.ch or from the current Safety Booklet Edi-tion 2008 (reference number 06.02). Consultants from the Brütsch/Rüegger Tools team will do the rest. Do you have any other questions or would you prefer an on-site consultation? Mr. Marc Hugelshofer is ready to help you at 044 736 64 48 or marc.hugelshofer@brw.ch.

The comprehensive h+s product range is based on practical applications and is fully adapted to the needs of our customers in a wide variety of indus-tries. We offer consulting services covering materi-als, thicknesses, applications and product quality aspects. Upon request, we can produce custom brass, steel blade and INOX blanks tailored to your needs. www.brw.ch / from BRW 162 810 – karin.brunner@brw.ch.

h+s: Precision foils + gauge bands

… to measure coating thicknesses! The DUALSCOP combination device by Helmut Fischer (BRW 156 500) supports coating thickness measurements on iron/steel, non-ferrous metals and non-conductive bases. Measurement without calibration, tolerance limits, measurement memory, integrated wireless transmitter with a range of up to 20 m, USB interface and data analysis (Pc-Datex software BRW 156 510). Contact us (phone 044 736 63 63 – karin.brunner@brw.ch).

The ingenious small universal device …

25% discount on all metric DIN 975 threaded rods: St 4.6 / blank 1 m St 8.8 / blank 1 m

St 4.6 / galvanised 1 m / 2 m St 8.8 / galvanised 1 m INOX A2 1 m

Visit the Toolshop www.brw.ch for graduated pro-motional pricing. Offer valid until 15 March 2009!

SPECIAL OFFER: Threaded rods

STOLLE cast iron plates (www.brw.ch / from BRW 142 860) are used in industries such as automobiles, machine tools, aircraft and measuring technology.BMW Sauber AG in Hinwil performs its wind tunnel tests on a STOLLE cast iron plate.Entire plate sections, individual cast iron plates, solid or with ribs: Brütsch/Rüegger Tools offers (cast iron) solutions from a single source.Custom fabrication is our strength: Custom sizes, with T-slots or threaded bushes, adjustable supports or air bearings. Send us your exact specifi cations and we will design a customised solution for you. Contact: rolf.oeschger@brw.ch. Stolle brochure under reference number 11.02.

Tailor-made from a single source?

… PRESENTATION with LEICA E-series inspection microscopes. The (E)ducation line of microscopes is ideal for industrial applications, laboratories and vocational schools. The ES2, EZ410, EZ4/0 and EZ4D microscopes (www.brw.ch / BRW 152 193) feature professional standards in terms of illumination quality, precision, zoom and focusing systems. Long-life power LEDs stay cool and provide bright, homogenous, colour-neutral refl ected and trans-mitted light. Ergonomics featuring a 60° viewing angle make them comfortable to use for hours at a time.Microscopy and photography go hand in hand. The EZ4D with USB 2.0 port and software makes it possible.katharina.vogt@brw.ch / phone 044 736 63 63.

Microscopy – photography,documentation and …

RAPISAN SPEEDWhat removes stubborn dirt but is gentle on your skin? Rapisan Speed is an extra-strength skin cleaning gel. This innovative skin cleaning gel is skin-friendly and effi ciently removes all kinds of residue such as grease, oil, tar, soot, paint etc. Skin care components keep the skin moisturised. Rapisan Speed is available under BRW 537 252 for CHF 10.65.

FIBRO sliding elementsEven at low speeds, high surface loads, and low or high temperatures, low-maintenance sliding ele-ments meet the highest requirements. The liner (bronze alloy) and the solid lubricant deposits geo-metrically arranged in the direction of movement combined with the hardened, polished guide ele-ments ensure maximum reliability. More informa-tion at www.brw.ch.

The line of quick-connect couplings for operating pressures from -0.95 to 10 bar consists of unilateral type KD coupling sockets with one-way shut-off and matching type KS coupling plugs. These are available in 3 sizes: 2.7 mm, 133 l/min (KD2/KS2), 5 mm, 563 l/min (KD3/KS3) and 7.2 mm, 1274 l/min (KD4/KS4). Threads: Metric or imperial, internal or external.BRW 869 710 to 869 760. Toolshop www.brw.ch, quick search “Festo coupling”.

Pneumatic couplings in stock

The TROPEA by ABOUTBLU is a classic safety shoe. With its inconspicuous design, it hardly even looks like a safety shoe. Another positive aspect of the Tropea: Most people fi nd it pleas-ant to wear right from the start. The TROPEA S1 (BRW 534 070) is currently available at a promo-tional price of only CHF 76.– instead of CHF 86.–. Valid until 31.05.2009. For more safety footwear, please visit www.brw.ch.

TROPEA – the classic!

The model CVR round mechanical cycle counters are easy to install on the nozzle or locking side of a mould.

These and 88 other new products can be found in our “Mould Construction Innovations” brochure available under reference number 42.02.

Counts up to 10 million cycles!

Knipex "Cobra" XXL (BRW 443 090, 560 mm), the high-tech multigrip and pipe tongs: No bothersome trial-and-error process to fi nd the right opening width. Simply apply the upper jaw to the work piece, press the button and apply the lower jaw. Self-clamping on pipes and nuts to eliminate slip-ping off the work piece. The optimised jaw grips nuts up to SW 120 mm and pipes up to 4½". Benefi t from our promotional price until 28.02.2009: CHF 99.– (instead of CHF 111.–).

Fast, secure and precise!

Your personal toolkitYour personal toolkit BRW 424 455 in your favou-rite colour! 9-piece Allen head screwdriver set with ball head for Allen head screws. Verify the integrity of your toolkit at a glance. All sizes are available in the same colour to identify your personal toolkit. In addition, the tool holder is magnetic. Request our PB Swiss Tools promotional brochure under refer-ence number 31.02. Attention! Net price CHF 56.– only valid until 28.02.09.

Better organisation made easy! What our tool box-es BRW 550 715 (type 60 L 2-layer, type 81 L 1-layer) offer: Extremely durable, corrosion-resistant alu-minium alloy, stainless steel hinges, sealed cover to keep out dust and sprayed water, cover retaining strap, padlock or locks integrated into hinged cov-ers; blue stacking corners made of impact-resistant plastic and sturdy, ergonomic spring-loaded folding handles. For plastic inserts see BRW 550 720.

Eurobox transport box

Large selection, small format

In modern work environments, mobility and fl exi-bility are the current trend. In order to do their jobs, more than 90% of all screw users require tools for manual screw connections as well as mechanical installation using cordless, corded or compressed air screwdrivers. In service and assembly, more and more tasks have to be completed directly on the work piece and on site. With FUTURO bit sets for manual and mechanical screw connections, you have the required tools at hand no matter where you are. Compact cases are ideal for easy transpor-tation. The new FUTURO bit sets:

1/4" magnetic quick-change adapt-er, 14 bits 25 mm fl at, PH, PZD, Allen key, Torx®, with handy belt loop for CHF 19.40

with 1/4" mini-bit ratchet with 8 mm fi xed ring spanner end, 1/4" socket adapter, 8 mm socket adapter, magnetic bit adapter, 6 sock-ets 6–13 mm, 20 bits 25 mm fl at, PH, PZD, Allen key, Torx®, with handy belt loop for CHF 60.–

1 magnetic bit adapter, 1 magnetic quick-change adapter, 98 bits 25 mm fl at, PH, PZD, Allen key, Torx®, Torx® with bore, 13 bits 90 mm PH, PZD, Torx® for CHF 66.–

Our FUTURO mobile workbench BRW 540 630 al-lows you to quickly optimise your workspace. With individual drawer layouts based on the 27 x 36 E drawer unit, various drawer inserts and layout ma-terials, you have all your tools and a work surface in one mobile unit. We also offer a good price / per-formance ratio. Request the FUTURO factory equip-ment brochure under reference number 02.02.

Handy and portable

Small diameters – great performance!

The ALPHA 4 PLUS micro Ø 0.75–2.9 mm with inte-rior cooling (BRW 254 610) may be small in diameter but features outstanding performance. This VHM bit allows you to utilise all advantages of interior cooling with small diameters. High process security in a wide range of materials. Areas of application:

The advantages:

for high durability and toughness

for low torque and good chip transportation

chipping and chip removal

Your benefi ts:

diameters

Now you can benefi t from a special 30% discount on all diameters of BRW 254 610! Valid until 28/02/2009!

When it comes to processing Inox, this cutting in-sert shows what it can do! BRW 240 140 features a geometry tailored to stainless steel. It offers convincingly high process security and stability – especially for roughing. The integrated chip grooves reduce friction and therefore also the generation of heat, which in turn massively improves durabili-ty. We will gladly offer advice regarding your spe-cifi c application.

The INOX professional

Ultimate precision – UNION TOOLThis high-precision, high-tech ball cutter is manu-factured with a maximum radius tolerance of 0.002 to 0.003 mm. It is primarily intended for tool and mould construction. Thanks to the HARD MAX coat-ing, it can be used for copper as well as steel up to 65 HRC. But the HLB-SE is also suitable for all other milling tasks that require a high-precision tool. BRW 222 020 is supplied with a measurement protocol.

Thread cutting in INOX with emulsion? Impossible? No, not with the ECO-INOX thread cutter by PRO-TOTYP. With this tool, threads can be cut in tough materials even without cutting oil. Diameters range from M3 to M12. Both blind hole and continuous threads can be cut. The clamping surface facilitates clamping for synchronous thread cutting. Take a look at page 887 of the new Toolbook to get an overview of our selection!

Thread cutting in INOX

Until 28.02.09, you can purchase our high-quality cutter chucks for the net price of only CHF 45.–. The promotion applies to all SK40 cutter chucks under article number BRW 331 080. The tolerance quality AT3 according to DIN 7187 sets a high standard. Only alloyed insert steel which guarantees a mini-mum of 800 N/mm2 tensile strength in the core is used for production.

FUTURO cutter chuck

Brütsch / Rüegger Tools Ltd.P.O. Box | CH-8010 ZurichPhone +41 44 736 63 63 | Fax +41 44 736 63 00www.brw.ch | info@brw.ch

Personal Protective EquipmentAssembly Technology Standard PartsMeasurement Technology Production Technology

Brütsch / Rüegger Tools Ltd.P.O. Box | CH-8010 ZurichPhone +41 44 736 63 63 | Fax +41 44 736 63 00www.brw.ch | info@brw.ch

ZEISS Stemi DV4 stereo microscope: Contrast + depth of focus + resolution = high image quality at 8…32x magnifi cation and an operating distance of up to 92 mm. Special electronic light control via buttons. Thanks to the building-block system, you can optionally equip the stereo microscope with a camera and FUTURO Geometrics image processing software (from BRW 152 390). Everything clear? You will fi nd this quality product in our shop: www.brw.ch / BRW 152 150.

The essential for optics: LIGHT

FUTURO interior gauges to measure through bore-holes, available individually or in a set, from Ø 6 to 100 mm. These industrial-grade measurement devices feature an outstanding price/performance ratio. Self-centring, 5 µm accuracy, carbide mea-surement surfaces, matte chromed nonius.Additional details: www.brw.ch / BRW 120 280 and BRW 120 290. Everything in stock: Order today, use it tomorrow!

Quality at low prices!

This multi-function vest features numerous pockets including a mobile phone pocket, vari-ous pockets for pens, wallet, etc., 2 outside zip-pered pockets and a small pocket with hook-and-loop closure. The waistband is adjustable with a hook-and-loop strap at the rear. Very soft and pleasant to wear. Material: Nylon pongee, polar fl eece lining. The vest is available in the colours marine and black for just CHF 39.– un-der BRW 598 502.

Multi-function vest

These protective gloves are suitable wherever protection against cuts is essential in combina-tion with a fl exible glove that offers an excel-lent sense of touch. Dyneema fi bres are ex-tremely cut-resistant. A PU coating is applied to the palms and fi ngertips. The UNIDUR BRW 530 217 is available in the sizes M–XXL. Benefi t from the current promo-tion: Only CHF 15.90 instead of CHF 26.50. Valid until 31.05.2009.

Extremely cut-resistant gloves

Reduce costs by up to 60% with FIBRO pneumatic springs!Pneumatic springs can be used instead of latch lock-ing units wherever stroke movements are required in addition to tool opening movements.Developed especially for mould construction, the new FIBRO Mould Line (FML) pneumatic springs feature high force with compact dimensions, a lifespan of at least 1 million cycles and a continuous operating temperature of 120° C. High-quality FI-BRO pneumatic springs are available with forces ranging from 4 daN to 18300 daN and stroke lengths from 6 mm to 300 mm. The springs do not require prestressing and feature variable force ad-justment. Unlike with latch locking units, pending failure can be recognised in a timely manner by means of pressure sampling.

Naturally, FML pneumatic springs are certifi ed ac-cording to the European Pressure Equipment Direc-tive DGRL 97/23/EC (14.GSGV (German Equipment Safety Act), Pressure Equipment Ordinance). Using pneumatic springs instead of latch locking units can reduce costs by up to 60%! This is achieved by means of simple installation with various mount-ing options as well as the elimination of lateral pro-cessing in order to mount latch locking units. Request detailed documentation including a cost comparison under reference number 41.02.

Brütsch/Rüegger Tools offers footwear fi ttingsFREE OF CHARGE!Procuring safety footwear requires careful plan-ning. There is nothing more aggravating than shoes that do not fi t properly and are uncom-fortable for employees to wear. The occupational safety department at Brütsch/Rüegger Tools is by your side from the selection to the delivery of safety footwear. Brütsch/Rüegger Tools consultants help you select the right footwear for your company. Our specialist conducts footwear fi ttings on site at your facil-ity, saving you time while ensuring that each and every employee receives the right shoes. Prior to delivery, each shoebox can be labelled according to your requirements – e.g. with the name of the wearer, department, cost centre

etc. – to simplify the distribution of footwear to employees and to save time. Naturally, foot-wear fi ttings are available at no charge for cus-tomers of Brütsch/Rüegger Tools! Select safety footwear for your fi tting at www.brw.ch or from the current Safety Booklet Edi-tion 2008 (reference number 06.02). Consultants from the Brütsch/Rüegger Tools team will do the rest. Do you have any other questions or would you prefer an on-site consultation? Mr. Marc Hugelshofer is ready to help you at 044 736 64 48 or marc.hugelshofer@brw.ch.

The comprehensive h+s product range is based on practical applications and is fully adapted to the needs of our customers in a wide variety of indus-tries. We offer consulting services covering materi-als, thicknesses, applications and product quality aspects. Upon request, we can produce custom brass, steel blade and INOX blanks tailored to your needs. www.brw.ch / from BRW 162 810 – karin.brunner@brw.ch.

h+s: Precision foils + gauge bands

… to measure coating thicknesses! The DUALSCOP combination device by Helmut Fischer (BRW 156 500) supports coating thickness measurements on iron/steel, non-ferrous metals and non-conductive bases. Measurement without calibration, tolerance limits, measurement memory, integrated wireless transmitter with a range of up to 20 m, USB interface and data analysis (Pc-Datex software BRW 156 510). Contact us (phone 044 736 63 63 – karin.brunner@brw.ch).

The ingenious small universal device …

25% discount on all metric DIN 975 threaded rods: St 4.6 / blank 1 m St 8.8 / blank 1 m

St 4.6 / galvanised 1 m / 2 m St 8.8 / galvanised 1 m INOX A2 1 m

Visit the Toolshop www.brw.ch for graduated pro-motional pricing. Offer valid until 15 March 2009!

SPECIAL OFFER: Threaded rods

STOLLE cast iron plates (www.brw.ch / from BRW 142 860) are used in industries such as automobiles, machine tools, aircraft and measuring technology.BMW Sauber AG in Hinwil performs its wind tunnel tests on a STOLLE cast iron plate.Entire plate sections, individual cast iron plates, solid or with ribs: Brütsch/Rüegger Tools offers (cast iron) solutions from a single source.Custom fabrication is our strength: Custom sizes, with T-slots or threaded bushes, adjustable supports or air bearings. Send us your exact specifi cations and we will design a customised solution for you. Contact: rolf.oeschger@brw.ch. Stolle brochure under reference number 11.02.

Tailor-made from a single source?

… PRESENTATION with LEICA E-series inspection microscopes. The (E)ducation line of microscopes is ideal for industrial applications, laboratories and vocational schools. The ES2, EZ410, EZ4/0 and EZ4D microscopes (www.brw.ch / BRW 152 193) feature professional standards in terms of illumination quality, precision, zoom and focusing systems. Long-life power LEDs stay cool and provide bright, homogenous, colour-neutral refl ected and trans-mitted light. Ergonomics featuring a 60° viewing angle make them comfortable to use for hours at a time.Microscopy and photography go hand in hand. The EZ4D with USB 2.0 port and software makes it possible.katharina.vogt@brw.ch / phone 044 736 63 63.

Microscopy – photography,documentation and …

RAPISAN SPEEDWhat removes stubborn dirt but is gentle on your skin? Rapisan Speed is an extra-strength skin cleaning gel. This innovative skin cleaning gel is skin-friendly and effi ciently removes all kinds of residue such as grease, oil, tar, soot, paint etc. Skin care components keep the skin moisturised. Rapisan Speed is available under BRW 537 252 for CHF 10.65.

FIBRO sliding elementsEven at low speeds, high surface loads, and low or high temperatures, low-maintenance sliding ele-ments meet the highest requirements. The liner (bronze alloy) and the solid lubricant deposits geo-metrically arranged in the direction of movement combined with the hardened, polished guide ele-ments ensure maximum reliability. More informa-tion at www.brw.ch.

The line of quick-connect couplings for operating pressures from -0.95 to 10 bar consists of unilateral type KD coupling sockets with one-way shut-off and matching type KS coupling plugs. These are available in 3 sizes: 2.7 mm, 133 l/min (KD2/KS2), 5 mm, 563 l/min (KD3/KS3) and 7.2 mm, 1274 l/min (KD4/KS4). Threads: Metric or imperial, internal or external.BRW 869 710 to 869 760. Toolshop www.brw.ch, quick search “Festo coupling”.

Pneumatic couplings in stock

The TROPEA by ABOUTBLU is a classic safety shoe. With its inconspicuous design, it hardly even looks like a safety shoe. Another positive aspect of the Tropea: Most people fi nd it pleas-ant to wear right from the start. The TROPEA S1 (BRW 534 070) is currently available at a promo-tional price of only CHF 76.– instead of CHF 86.–. Valid until 31.05.2009. For more safety footwear, please visit www.brw.ch.

TROPEA – the classic!

The model CVR round mechanical cycle counters are easy to install on the nozzle or locking side of a mould.

These and 88 other new products can be found in our “Mould Construction Innovations” brochure available under reference number 42.02.

Counts up to 10 million cycles!

Knipex "Cobra" XXL (BRW 443 090, 560 mm), the high-tech multigrip and pipe tongs: No bothersome trial-and-error process to fi nd the right opening width. Simply apply the upper jaw to the work piece, press the button and apply the lower jaw. Self-clamping on pipes and nuts to eliminate slip-ping off the work piece. The optimised jaw grips nuts up to SW 120 mm and pipes up to 4½". Benefi t from our promotional price until 28.02.2009: CHF 99.– (instead of CHF 111.–).

Fast, secure and precise!

Your personal toolkitYour personal toolkit BRW 424 455 in your favou-rite colour! 9-piece Allen head screwdriver set with ball head for Allen head screws. Verify the integrity of your toolkit at a glance. All sizes are available in the same colour to identify your personal toolkit. In addition, the tool holder is magnetic. Request our PB Swiss Tools promotional brochure under refer-ence number 31.02. Attention! Net price CHF 56.– only valid until 28.02.09.

Better organisation made easy! What our tool box-es BRW 550 715 (type 60 L 2-layer, type 81 L 1-layer) offer: Extremely durable, corrosion-resistant alu-minium alloy, stainless steel hinges, sealed cover to keep out dust and sprayed water, cover retaining strap, padlock or locks integrated into hinged cov-ers; blue stacking corners made of impact-resistant plastic and sturdy, ergonomic spring-loaded folding handles. For plastic inserts see BRW 550 720.

Eurobox transport box

Large selection, small format

In modern work environments, mobility and fl exi-bility are the current trend. In order to do their jobs, more than 90% of all screw users require tools for manual screw connections as well as mechanical installation using cordless, corded or compressed air screwdrivers. In service and assembly, more and more tasks have to be completed directly on the work piece and on site. With FUTURO bit sets for manual and mechanical screw connections, you have the required tools at hand no matter where you are. Compact cases are ideal for easy transpor-tation. The new FUTURO bit sets:

1/4" magnetic quick-change adapt-er, 14 bits 25 mm fl at, PH, PZD, Allen key, Torx®, with handy belt loop for CHF 19.40

with 1/4" mini-bit ratchet with 8 mm fi xed ring spanner end, 1/4" socket adapter, 8 mm socket adapter, magnetic bit adapter, 6 sock-ets 6–13 mm, 20 bits 25 mm fl at, PH, PZD, Allen key, Torx®, with handy belt loop for CHF 60.–

1 magnetic bit adapter, 1 magnetic quick-change adapter, 98 bits 25 mm fl at, PH, PZD, Allen key, Torx®, Torx® with bore, 13 bits 90 mm PH, PZD, Torx® for CHF 66.–

Our FUTURO mobile workbench BRW 540 630 al-lows you to quickly optimise your workspace. With individual drawer layouts based on the 27 x 36 E drawer unit, various drawer inserts and layout ma-terials, you have all your tools and a work surface in one mobile unit. We also offer a good price / per-formance ratio. Request the FUTURO factory equip-ment brochure under reference number 02.02.

Handy and portable

Small diameters – great performance!

The ALPHA 4 PLUS micro Ø 0.75–2.9 mm with inte-rior cooling (BRW 254 610) may be small in diameter but features outstanding performance. This VHM bit allows you to utilise all advantages of interior cooling with small diameters. High process security in a wide range of materials. Areas of application:

The advantages:

for high durability and toughness

for low torque and good chip transportation

chipping and chip removal

Your benefi ts:

diameters

Now you can benefi t from a special 30% discount on all diameters of BRW 254 610! Valid until 28/02/2009!

When it comes to processing Inox, this cutting in-sert shows what it can do! BRW 240 140 features a geometry tailored to stainless steel. It offers convincingly high process security and stability – especially for roughing. The integrated chip grooves reduce friction and therefore also the generation of heat, which in turn massively improves durabili-ty. We will gladly offer advice regarding your spe-cifi c application.

The INOX professional

Ultimate precision – UNION TOOLThis high-precision, high-tech ball cutter is manu-factured with a maximum radius tolerance of 0.002 to 0.003 mm. It is primarily intended for tool and mould construction. Thanks to the HARD MAX coat-ing, it can be used for copper as well as steel up to 65 HRC. But the HLB-SE is also suitable for all other milling tasks that require a high-precision tool. BRW 222 020 is supplied with a measurement protocol.

Thread cutting in INOX with emulsion? Impossible? No, not with the ECO-INOX thread cutter by PRO-TOTYP. With this tool, threads can be cut in tough materials even without cutting oil. Diameters range from M3 to M12. Both blind hole and continuous threads can be cut. The clamping surface facilitates clamping for synchronous thread cutting. Take a look at page 887 of the new Toolbook to get an overview of our selection!

Thread cutting in INOX

Until 28.02.09, you can purchase our high-quality cutter chucks for the net price of only CHF 45.–. The promotion applies to all SK40 cutter chucks under article number BRW 331 080. The tolerance quality AT3 according to DIN 7187 sets a high standard. Only alloyed insert steel which guarantees a mini-mum of 800 N/mm2 tensile strength in the core is used for production.

FUTURO cutter chuck

Brütsch / Rüegger Tools Ltd.P.O. Box | CH-8010 ZurichPhone +41 44 736 63 63 | Fax +41 44 736 63 00www.brw.ch | info@brw.ch

Personal Protective EquipmentAssembly Technology Standard PartsMeasurement Technology Production Technology

Brütsch / Rüegger Tools Ltd.P.O. Box | CH-8010 ZurichPhone +41 44 736 63 63 | Fax +41 44 736 63 00www.brw.ch | info@brw.ch

ZEISS Stemi DV4 stereo microscope: Contrast + depth of focus + resolution = high image quality at 8…32x magnifi cation and an operating distance of up to 92 mm. Special electronic light control via buttons. Thanks to the building-block system, you can optionally equip the stereo microscope with a camera and FUTURO Geometrics image processing software (from BRW 152 390). Everything clear? You will fi nd this quality product in our shop: www.brw.ch / BRW 152 150.

The essential for optics: LIGHT

FUTURO interior gauges to measure through bore-holes, available individually or in a set, from Ø 6 to 100 mm. These industrial-grade measurement devices feature an outstanding price/performance ratio. Self-centring, 5 µm accuracy, carbide mea-surement surfaces, matte chromed nonius.Additional details: www.brw.ch / BRW 120 280 and BRW 120 290. Everything in stock: Order today, use it tomorrow!

Quality at low prices!

This multi-function vest features numerous pockets including a mobile phone pocket, vari-ous pockets for pens, wallet, etc., 2 outside zip-pered pockets and a small pocket with hook-and-loop closure. The waistband is adjustable with a hook-and-loop strap at the rear. Very soft and pleasant to wear. Material: Nylon pongee, polar fl eece lining. The vest is available in the colours marine and black for just CHF 39.– un-der BRW 598 502.

Multi-function vest

These protective gloves are suitable wherever protection against cuts is essential in combina-tion with a fl exible glove that offers an excel-lent sense of touch. Dyneema fi bres are ex-tremely cut-resistant. A PU coating is applied to the palms and fi ngertips. The UNIDUR BRW 530 217 is available in the sizes M–XXL. Benefi t from the current promo-tion: Only CHF 15.90 instead of CHF 26.50. Valid until 31.05.2009.

Extremely cut-resistant gloves

Reduce costs by up to 60% with FIBRO pneumatic springs!Pneumatic springs can be used instead of latch lock-ing units wherever stroke movements are required in addition to tool opening movements.Developed especially for mould construction, the new FIBRO Mould Line (FML) pneumatic springs feature high force with compact dimensions, a lifespan of at least 1 million cycles and a continuous operating temperature of 120° C. High-quality FI-BRO pneumatic springs are available with forces ranging from 4 daN to 18300 daN and stroke lengths from 6 mm to 300 mm. The springs do not require prestressing and feature variable force ad-justment. Unlike with latch locking units, pending failure can be recognised in a timely manner by means of pressure sampling.

Naturally, FML pneumatic springs are certifi ed ac-cording to the European Pressure Equipment Direc-tive DGRL 97/23/EC (14.GSGV (German Equipment Safety Act), Pressure Equipment Ordinance). Using pneumatic springs instead of latch locking units can reduce costs by up to 60%! This is achieved by means of simple installation with various mount-ing options as well as the elimination of lateral pro-cessing in order to mount latch locking units. Request detailed documentation including a cost comparison under reference number 41.02.

Brütsch/Rüegger Tools offers footwear fi ttingsFREE OF CHARGE!Procuring safety footwear requires careful plan-ning. There is nothing more aggravating than shoes that do not fi t properly and are uncom-fortable for employees to wear. The occupational safety department at Brütsch/Rüegger Tools is by your side from the selection to the delivery of safety footwear. Brütsch/Rüegger Tools consultants help you select the right footwear for your company. Our specialist conducts footwear fi ttings on site at your facil-ity, saving you time while ensuring that each and every employee receives the right shoes. Prior to delivery, each shoebox can be labelled according to your requirements – e.g. with the name of the wearer, department, cost centre

etc. – to simplify the distribution of footwear to employees and to save time. Naturally, foot-wear fi ttings are available at no charge for cus-tomers of Brütsch/Rüegger Tools! Select safety footwear for your fi tting at www.brw.ch or from the current Safety Booklet Edi-tion 2008 (reference number 06.02). Consultants from the Brütsch/Rüegger Tools team will do the rest. Do you have any other questions or would you prefer an on-site consultation? Mr. Marc Hugelshofer is ready to help you at 044 736 64 48 or marc.hugelshofer@brw.ch.

The comprehensive h+s product range is based on practical applications and is fully adapted to the needs of our customers in a wide variety of indus-tries. We offer consulting services covering materi-als, thicknesses, applications and product quality aspects. Upon request, we can produce custom brass, steel blade and INOX blanks tailored to your needs. www.brw.ch / from BRW 162 810 – karin.brunner@brw.ch.

h+s: Precision foils + gauge bands

… to measure coating thicknesses! The DUALSCOP combination device by Helmut Fischer (BRW 156 500) supports coating thickness measurements on iron/steel, non-ferrous metals and non-conductive bases. Measurement without calibration, tolerance limits, measurement memory, integrated wireless transmitter with a range of up to 20 m, USB interface and data analysis (Pc-Datex software BRW 156 510). Contact us (phone 044 736 63 63 – karin.brunner@brw.ch).

The ingenious small universal device …

25% discount on all metric DIN 975 threaded rods: St 4.6 / blank 1 m St 8.8 / blank 1 m

St 4.6 / galvanised 1 m / 2 m St 8.8 / galvanised 1 m INOX A2 1 m

Visit the Toolshop www.brw.ch for graduated pro-motional pricing. Offer valid until 15 March 2009!

SPECIAL OFFER: Threaded rods

STOLLE cast iron plates (www.brw.ch / from BRW 142 860) are used in industries such as automobiles, machine tools, aircraft and measuring technology.BMW Sauber AG in Hinwil performs its wind tunnel tests on a STOLLE cast iron plate.Entire plate sections, individual cast iron plates, solid or with ribs: Brütsch/Rüegger Tools offers (cast iron) solutions from a single source.Custom fabrication is our strength: Custom sizes, with T-slots or threaded bushes, adjustable supports or air bearings. Send us your exact specifi cations and we will design a customised solution for you. Contact: rolf.oeschger@brw.ch. Stolle brochure under reference number 11.02.

Tailor-made from a single source?

… PRESENTATION with LEICA E-series inspection microscopes. The (E)ducation line of microscopes is ideal for industrial applications, laboratories and vocational schools. The ES2, EZ410, EZ4/0 and EZ4D microscopes (www.brw.ch / BRW 152 193) feature professional standards in terms of illumination quality, precision, zoom and focusing systems. Long-life power LEDs stay cool and provide bright, homogenous, colour-neutral refl ected and trans-mitted light. Ergonomics featuring a 60° viewing angle make them comfortable to use for hours at a time.Microscopy and photography go hand in hand. The EZ4D with USB 2.0 port and software makes it possible.katharina.vogt@brw.ch / phone 044 736 63 63.

Microscopy – photography,documentation and …

RAPISAN SPEEDWhat removes stubborn dirt but is gentle on your skin? Rapisan Speed is an extra-strength skin cleaning gel. This innovative skin cleaning gel is skin-friendly and effi ciently removes all kinds of residue such as grease, oil, tar, soot, paint etc. Skin care components keep the skin moisturised. Rapisan Speed is available under BRW 537 252 for CHF 10.65.

FIBRO sliding elementsEven at low speeds, high surface loads, and low or high temperatures, low-maintenance sliding ele-ments meet the highest requirements. The liner (bronze alloy) and the solid lubricant deposits geo-metrically arranged in the direction of movement combined with the hardened, polished guide ele-ments ensure maximum reliability. More informa-tion at www.brw.ch.

The line of quick-connect couplings for operating pressures from -0.95 to 10 bar consists of unilateral type KD coupling sockets with one-way shut-off and matching type KS coupling plugs. These are available in 3 sizes: 2.7 mm, 133 l/min (KD2/KS2), 5 mm, 563 l/min (KD3/KS3) and 7.2 mm, 1274 l/min (KD4/KS4). Threads: Metric or imperial, internal or external.BRW 869 710 to 869 760. Toolshop www.brw.ch, quick search “Festo coupling”.

Pneumatic couplings in stock

The TROPEA by ABOUTBLU is a classic safety shoe. With its inconspicuous design, it hardly even looks like a safety shoe. Another positive aspect of the Tropea: Most people fi nd it pleas-ant to wear right from the start. The TROPEA S1 (BRW 534 070) is currently available at a promo-tional price of only CHF 76.– instead of CHF 86.–. Valid until 31.05.2009. For more safety footwear, please visit www.brw.ch.

TROPEA – the classic!

The model CVR round mechanical cycle counters are easy to install on the nozzle or locking side of a mould.

These and 88 other new products can be found in our “Mould Construction Innovations” brochure available under reference number 42.02.

Counts up to 10 million cycles!

Knipex "Cobra" XXL (BRW 443 090, 560 mm), the high-tech multigrip and pipe tongs: No bothersome trial-and-error process to fi nd the right opening width. Simply apply the upper jaw to the work piece, press the button and apply the lower jaw. Self-clamping on pipes and nuts to eliminate slip-ping off the work piece. The optimised jaw grips nuts up to SW 120 mm and pipes up to 4½". Benefi t from our promotional price until 28.02.2009: CHF 99.– (instead of CHF 111.–).

Fast, secure and precise!

Your personal toolkitYour personal toolkit BRW 424 455 in your favou-rite colour! 9-piece Allen head screwdriver set with ball head for Allen head screws. Verify the integrity of your toolkit at a glance. All sizes are available in the same colour to identify your personal toolkit. In addition, the tool holder is magnetic. Request our PB Swiss Tools promotional brochure under refer-ence number 31.02. Attention! Net price CHF 56.– only valid until 28.02.09.

Better organisation made easy! What our tool box-es BRW 550 715 (type 60 L 2-layer, type 81 L 1-layer) offer: Extremely durable, corrosion-resistant alu-minium alloy, stainless steel hinges, sealed cover to keep out dust and sprayed water, cover retaining strap, padlock or locks integrated into hinged cov-ers; blue stacking corners made of impact-resistant plastic and sturdy, ergonomic spring-loaded folding handles. For plastic inserts see BRW 550 720.

Eurobox transport box

Large selection, small format

In modern work environments, mobility and fl exi-bility are the current trend. In order to do their jobs, more than 90% of all screw users require tools for manual screw connections as well as mechanical installation using cordless, corded or compressed air screwdrivers. In service and assembly, more and more tasks have to be completed directly on the work piece and on site. With FUTURO bit sets for manual and mechanical screw connections, you have the required tools at hand no matter where you are. Compact cases are ideal for easy transpor-tation. The new FUTURO bit sets:

1/4" magnetic quick-change adapt-er, 14 bits 25 mm fl at, PH, PZD, Allen key, Torx®, with handy belt loop for CHF 19.40

with 1/4" mini-bit ratchet with 8 mm fi xed ring spanner end, 1/4" socket adapter, 8 mm socket adapter, magnetic bit adapter, 6 sock-ets 6–13 mm, 20 bits 25 mm fl at, PH, PZD, Allen key, Torx®, with handy belt loop for CHF 60.–

1 magnetic bit adapter, 1 magnetic quick-change adapter, 98 bits 25 mm fl at, PH, PZD, Allen key, Torx®, Torx® with bore, 13 bits 90 mm PH, PZD, Torx® for CHF 66.–

Our FUTURO mobile workbench BRW 540 630 al-lows you to quickly optimise your workspace. With individual drawer layouts based on the 27 x 36 E drawer unit, various drawer inserts and layout ma-terials, you have all your tools and a work surface in one mobile unit. We also offer a good price / per-formance ratio. Request the FUTURO factory equip-ment brochure under reference number 02.02.

Handy and portable

Small diameters – great performance!

The ALPHA 4 PLUS micro Ø 0.75–2.9 mm with inte-rior cooling (BRW 254 610) may be small in diameter but features outstanding performance. This VHM bit allows you to utilise all advantages of interior cooling with small diameters. High process security in a wide range of materials. Areas of application:

The advantages:

for high durability and toughness

for low torque and good chip transportation

chipping and chip removal

Your benefi ts:

diameters

Now you can benefi t from a special 30% discount on all diameters of BRW 254 610! Valid until 28/02/2009!

When it comes to processing Inox, this cutting in-sert shows what it can do! BRW 240 140 features a geometry tailored to stainless steel. It offers convincingly high process security and stability – especially for roughing. The integrated chip grooves reduce friction and therefore also the generation of heat, which in turn massively improves durabili-ty. We will gladly offer advice regarding your spe-cifi c application.

The INOX professional

Ultimate precision – UNION TOOLThis high-precision, high-tech ball cutter is manu-factured with a maximum radius tolerance of 0.002 to 0.003 mm. It is primarily intended for tool and mould construction. Thanks to the HARD MAX coat-ing, it can be used for copper as well as steel up to 65 HRC. But the HLB-SE is also suitable for all other milling tasks that require a high-precision tool. BRW 222 020 is supplied with a measurement protocol.

Thread cutting in INOX with emulsion? Impossible? No, not with the ECO-INOX thread cutter by PRO-TOTYP. With this tool, threads can be cut in tough materials even without cutting oil. Diameters range from M3 to M12. Both blind hole and continuous threads can be cut. The clamping surface facilitates clamping for synchronous thread cutting. Take a look at page 887 of the new Toolbook to get an overview of our selection!

Thread cutting in INOX

Until 28.02.09, you can purchase our high-quality cutter chucks for the net price of only CHF 45.–. The promotion applies to all SK40 cutter chucks under article number BRW 331 080. The tolerance quality AT3 according to DIN 7187 sets a high standard. Only alloyed insert steel which guarantees a mini-mum of 800 N/mm2 tensile strength in the core is used for production.

FUTURO cutter chuck

Brütsch / Rüegger Tools Ltd.P.O. Box | CH-8010 ZurichPhone +41 44 736 63 63 | Fax +41 44 736 63 00www.brw.ch | info@brw.ch

Personal Protective EquipmentAssembly Technology Standard PartsMeasurement Technology Production Technology

Brütsch / Rüegger Tools Ltd.P.O. Box | CH-8010 ZurichPhone +41 44 736 63 63 | Fax +41 44 736 63 00www.brw.ch | info@brw.ch

ZEISS Stemi DV4 stereo microscope: Contrast + depth of focus + resolution = high image quality at 8…32x magnifi cation and an operating distance of up to 92 mm. Special electronic light control via buttons. Thanks to the building-block system, you can optionally equip the stereo microscope with a camera and FUTURO Geometrics image processing software (from BRW 152 390). Everything clear? You will fi nd this quality product in our shop: www.brw.ch / BRW 152 150.

The essential for optics: LIGHT

FUTURO interior gauges to measure through bore-holes, available individually or in a set, from Ø 6 to 100 mm. These industrial-grade measurement devices feature an outstanding price/performance ratio. Self-centring, 5 µm accuracy, carbide mea-surement surfaces, matte chromed nonius.Additional details: www.brw.ch / BRW 120 280 and BRW 120 290. Everything in stock: Order today, use it tomorrow!

Quality at low prices!

This multi-function vest features numerous pockets including a mobile phone pocket, vari-ous pockets for pens, wallet, etc., 2 outside zip-pered pockets and a small pocket with hook-and-loop closure. The waistband is adjustable with a hook-and-loop strap at the rear. Very soft and pleasant to wear. Material: Nylon pongee, polar fl eece lining. The vest is available in the colours marine and black for just CHF 39.– un-der BRW 598 502.

Multi-function vest

These protective gloves are suitable wherever protection against cuts is essential in combina-tion with a fl exible glove that offers an excel-lent sense of touch. Dyneema fi bres are ex-tremely cut-resistant. A PU coating is applied to the palms and fi ngertips. The UNIDUR BRW 530 217 is available in the sizes M–XXL. Benefi t from the current promo-tion: Only CHF 15.90 instead of CHF 26.50. Valid until 31.05.2009.

Extremely cut-resistant gloves

Reduce costs by up to 60% with FIBRO pneumatic springs!Pneumatic springs can be used instead of latch lock-ing units wherever stroke movements are required in addition to tool opening movements.Developed especially for mould construction, the new FIBRO Mould Line (FML) pneumatic springs feature high force with compact dimensions, a lifespan of at least 1 million cycles and a continuous operating temperature of 120° C. High-quality FI-BRO pneumatic springs are available with forces ranging from 4 daN to 18300 daN and stroke lengths from 6 mm to 300 mm. The springs do not require prestressing and feature variable force ad-justment. Unlike with latch locking units, pending failure can be recognised in a timely manner by means of pressure sampling.

Naturally, FML pneumatic springs are certifi ed ac-cording to the European Pressure Equipment Direc-tive DGRL 97/23/EC (14.GSGV (German Equipment Safety Act), Pressure Equipment Ordinance). Using pneumatic springs instead of latch locking units can reduce costs by up to 60%! This is achieved by means of simple installation with various mount-ing options as well as the elimination of lateral pro-cessing in order to mount latch locking units. Request detailed documentation including a cost comparison under reference number 41.02.

Brütsch/Rüegger Tools offers footwear fi ttingsFREE OF CHARGE!Procuring safety footwear requires careful plan-ning. There is nothing more aggravating than shoes that do not fi t properly and are uncom-fortable for employees to wear. The occupational safety department at Brütsch/Rüegger Tools is by your side from the selection to the delivery of safety footwear. Brütsch/Rüegger Tools consultants help you select the right footwear for your company. Our specialist conducts footwear fi ttings on site at your facil-ity, saving you time while ensuring that each and every employee receives the right shoes. Prior to delivery, each shoebox can be labelled according to your requirements – e.g. with the name of the wearer, department, cost centre

etc. – to simplify the distribution of footwear to employees and to save time. Naturally, foot-wear fi ttings are available at no charge for cus-tomers of Brütsch/Rüegger Tools! Select safety footwear for your fi tting at www.brw.ch or from the current Safety Booklet Edi-tion 2008 (reference number 06.02). Consultants from the Brütsch/Rüegger Tools team will do the rest. Do you have any other questions or would you prefer an on-site consultation? Mr. Marc Hugelshofer is ready to help you at 044 736 64 48 or marc.hugelshofer@brw.ch.

The comprehensive h+s product range is based on practical applications and is fully adapted to the needs of our customers in a wide variety of indus-tries. We offer consulting services covering materi-als, thicknesses, applications and product quality aspects. Upon request, we can produce custom brass, steel blade and INOX blanks tailored to your needs. www.brw.ch / from BRW 162 810 – karin.brunner@brw.ch.

h+s: Precision foils + gauge bands

… to measure coating thicknesses! The DUALSCOP combination device by Helmut Fischer (BRW 156 500) supports coating thickness measurements on iron/steel, non-ferrous metals and non-conductive bases. Measurement without calibration, tolerance limits, measurement memory, integrated wireless transmitter with a range of up to 20 m, USB interface and data analysis (Pc-Datex software BRW 156 510). Contact us (phone 044 736 63 63 – karin.brunner@brw.ch).

The ingenious small universal device …

25% discount on all metric DIN 975 threaded rods: St 4.6 / blank 1 m St 8.8 / blank 1 m

St 4.6 / galvanised 1 m / 2 m St 8.8 / galvanised 1 m INOX A2 1 m

Visit the Toolshop www.brw.ch for graduated pro-motional pricing. Offer valid until 15 March 2009!

SPECIAL OFFER: Threaded rods

STOLLE cast iron plates (www.brw.ch / from BRW 142 860) are used in industries such as automobiles, machine tools, aircraft and measuring technology.BMW Sauber AG in Hinwil performs its wind tunnel tests on a STOLLE cast iron plate.Entire plate sections, individual cast iron plates, solid or with ribs: Brütsch/Rüegger Tools offers (cast iron) solutions from a single source.Custom fabrication is our strength: Custom sizes, with T-slots or threaded bushes, adjustable supports or air bearings. Send us your exact specifi cations and we will design a customised solution for you. Contact: rolf.oeschger@brw.ch. Stolle brochure under reference number 11.02.

Tailor-made from a single source?

… PRESENTATION with LEICA E-series inspection microscopes. The (E)ducation line of microscopes is ideal for industrial applications, laboratories and vocational schools. The ES2, EZ410, EZ4/0 and EZ4D microscopes (www.brw.ch / BRW 152 193) feature professional standards in terms of illumination quality, precision, zoom and focusing systems. Long-life power LEDs stay cool and provide bright, homogenous, colour-neutral refl ected and trans-mitted light. Ergonomics featuring a 60° viewing angle make them comfortable to use for hours at a time.Microscopy and photography go hand in hand. The EZ4D with USB 2.0 port and software makes it possible.katharina.vogt@brw.ch / phone 044 736 63 63.

Microscopy – photography,documentation and …

RAPISAN SPEEDWhat removes stubborn dirt but is gentle on your skin? Rapisan Speed is an extra-strength skin cleaning gel. This innovative skin cleaning gel is skin-friendly and effi ciently removes all kinds of residue such as grease, oil, tar, soot, paint etc. Skin care components keep the skin moisturised. Rapisan Speed is available under BRW 537 252 for CHF 10.65.

FIBRO sliding elementsEven at low speeds, high surface loads, and low or high temperatures, low-maintenance sliding ele-ments meet the highest requirements. The liner (bronze alloy) and the solid lubricant deposits geo-metrically arranged in the direction of movement combined with the hardened, polished guide ele-ments ensure maximum reliability. More informa-tion at www.brw.ch.

The line of quick-connect couplings for operating pressures from -0.95 to 10 bar consists of unilateral type KD coupling sockets with one-way shut-off and matching type KS coupling plugs. These are available in 3 sizes: 2.7 mm, 133 l/min (KD2/KS2), 5 mm, 563 l/min (KD3/KS3) and 7.2 mm, 1274 l/min (KD4/KS4). Threads: Metric or imperial, internal or external.BRW 869 710 to 869 760. Toolshop www.brw.ch, quick search “Festo coupling”.

Pneumatic couplings in stock

The TROPEA by ABOUTBLU is a classic safety shoe. With its inconspicuous design, it hardly even looks like a safety shoe. Another positive aspect of the Tropea: Most people fi nd it pleas-ant to wear right from the start. The TROPEA S1 (BRW 534 070) is currently available at a promo-tional price of only CHF 76.– instead of CHF 86.–. Valid until 31.05.2009. For more safety footwear, please visit www.brw.ch.

TROPEA – the classic!

The model CVR round mechanical cycle counters are easy to install on the nozzle or locking side of a mould.

These and 88 other new products can be found in our “Mould Construction Innovations” brochure available under reference number 42.02.

Counts up to 10 million cycles!

Knipex "Cobra" XXL (BRW 443 090, 560 mm), the high-tech multigrip and pipe tongs: No bothersome trial-and-error process to fi nd the right opening width. Simply apply the upper jaw to the work piece, press the button and apply the lower jaw. Self-clamping on pipes and nuts to eliminate slip-ping off the work piece. The optimised jaw grips nuts up to SW 120 mm and pipes up to 4½". Benefi t from our promotional price until 28.02.2009: CHF 99.– (instead of CHF 111.–).

Fast, secure and precise!

Your personal toolkitYour personal toolkit BRW 424 455 in your favou-rite colour! 9-piece Allen head screwdriver set with ball head for Allen head screws. Verify the integrity of your toolkit at a glance. All sizes are available in the same colour to identify your personal toolkit. In addition, the tool holder is magnetic. Request our PB Swiss Tools promotional brochure under refer-ence number 31.02. Attention! Net price CHF 56.– only valid until 28.02.09.

Better organisation made easy! What our tool box-es BRW 550 715 (type 60 L 2-layer, type 81 L 1-layer) offer: Extremely durable, corrosion-resistant alu-minium alloy, stainless steel hinges, sealed cover to keep out dust and sprayed water, cover retaining strap, padlock or locks integrated into hinged cov-ers; blue stacking corners made of impact-resistant plastic and sturdy, ergonomic spring-loaded folding handles. For plastic inserts see BRW 550 720.

Eurobox transport box

Large selection, small format

In modern work environments, mobility and fl exi-bility are the current trend. In order to do their jobs, more than 90% of all screw users require tools for manual screw connections as well as mechanical installation using cordless, corded or compressed air screwdrivers. In service and assembly, more and more tasks have to be completed directly on the work piece and on site. With FUTURO bit sets for manual and mechanical screw connections, you have the required tools at hand no matter where you are. Compact cases are ideal for easy transpor-tation. The new FUTURO bit sets:

1/4" magnetic quick-change adapt-er, 14 bits 25 mm fl at, PH, PZD, Allen key, Torx®, with handy belt loop for CHF 19.40

with 1/4" mini-bit ratchet with 8 mm fi xed ring spanner end, 1/4" socket adapter, 8 mm socket adapter, magnetic bit adapter, 6 sock-ets 6–13 mm, 20 bits 25 mm fl at, PH, PZD, Allen key, Torx®, with handy belt loop for CHF 60.–

1 magnetic bit adapter, 1 magnetic quick-change adapter, 98 bits 25 mm fl at, PH, PZD, Allen key, Torx®, Torx® with bore, 13 bits 90 mm PH, PZD, Torx® for CHF 66.–

Our FUTURO mobile workbench BRW 540 630 al-lows you to quickly optimise your workspace. With individual drawer layouts based on the 27 x 36 E drawer unit, various drawer inserts and layout ma-terials, you have all your tools and a work surface in one mobile unit. We also offer a good price / per-formance ratio. Request the FUTURO factory equip-ment brochure under reference number 02.02.

Handy and portable

Small diameters – great performance!

The ALPHA 4 PLUS micro Ø 0.75–2.9 mm with inte-rior cooling (BRW 254 610) may be small in diameter but features outstanding performance. This VHM bit allows you to utilise all advantages of interior cooling with small diameters. High process security in a wide range of materials. Areas of application:

The advantages:

for high durability and toughness

for low torque and good chip transportation

chipping and chip removal

Your benefi ts:

diameters

Now you can benefi t from a special 30% discount on all diameters of BRW 254 610! Valid until 28/02/2009!

When it comes to processing Inox, this cutting in-sert shows what it can do! BRW 240 140 features a geometry tailored to stainless steel. It offers convincingly high process security and stability – especially for roughing. The integrated chip grooves reduce friction and therefore also the generation of heat, which in turn massively improves durabili-ty. We will gladly offer advice regarding your spe-cifi c application.

The INOX professional

Ultimate precision – UNION TOOLThis high-precision, high-tech ball cutter is manu-factured with a maximum radius tolerance of 0.002 to 0.003 mm. It is primarily intended for tool and mould construction. Thanks to the HARD MAX coat-ing, it can be used for copper as well as steel up to 65 HRC. But the HLB-SE is also suitable for all other milling tasks that require a high-precision tool. BRW 222 020 is supplied with a measurement protocol.

Thread cutting in INOX with emulsion? Impossible? No, not with the ECO-INOX thread cutter by PRO-TOTYP. With this tool, threads can be cut in tough materials even without cutting oil. Diameters range from M3 to M12. Both blind hole and continuous threads can be cut. The clamping surface facilitates clamping for synchronous thread cutting. Take a look at page 887 of the new Toolbook to get an overview of our selection!

Thread cutting in INOX

Until 28.02.09, you can purchase our high-quality cutter chucks for the net price of only CHF 45.–. The promotion applies to all SK40 cutter chucks under article number BRW 331 080. The tolerance quality AT3 according to DIN 7187 sets a high standard. Only alloyed insert steel which guarantees a mini-mum of 800 N/mm2 tensile strength in the core is used for production.

FUTURO cutter chuck

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Brütsch/Rüegger Tools Ltd.: “Promotional Supplier of the BMW Sauber F1 Team”

Last Minute

Contents Pearls of wisdom

In focus

To Excellence with Competence! by Cay von Fournier, SchmidtColleg,Berlin and St. Gallen Successful companies have a corporate cultureCompanies need technically, creatively and socially competent employees and managers – now more than ever. This is why successful companies continuously improve these skills. Technical competence forms the foundation for sound performance. But this alone is not enough. Market success also requires creative and social competence. Everyone has creative potential. The trick for a company is to recog-nise and promote this potential. Social com-petence is in particularly high demand. In many cases, small gestures such as a warm greeting or a thank you as a sign of recogni-tion and appreciation make the difference between a good and an excellent company.

Interested? Request your personal copy (2 pages in German) by quoting the reference number 01.02 on the perforated card or go to www.brw.ch in the Toolnews/Publications section (PDF fi le).

Independent monthly publication for tools and standard partsNumber 428, February 2009

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Integrated assistants! Simplify the procurement process with scanner solutions from Brütsch/Rüegger Tools.Get more information under ref. number 09.02

Professional Connection!All the features of the Toolshop at a glance under reference number 08.02

By professionals for professionals Toolshop www.brw.ch

Microscopy – the LEICA E-seriesThe essential for optics: LIGHTThe ingenious small universal deviceWireless transmission of measurements

Small diameters – great performance!Ultimate precision – UNION TOOLThread cutting in INOXFUTURO X-PRO VHM radius cutter

FUTURO bit setsYour personal toolkitFUTURO workbench – handy and mobileTorque Cube for setting and verification

Trisa: Global success by putting people first: Industrial history, impressive growth, relationship to metal processing and Brütsch/Rüegger Tools

FIBRO pneumatic springsPneumatic couplings in stockSPECIAL OFFER: Threaded rods20% off elesa® control elements

Footwear fittings FREE OF CHARGEMulti-function vestExtremely cut-resistant glovesSPECIAL OFFER: Soft shell jackets

The control elements in the elesa® Ergostyle® line were designed and manufactured according to ergonomic considerations. This makes tightening and releasing much easier!Our product range features a variety of handles as well as clamp levers, knurled screws / nuts and wing screws / nuts. We are now offering a special 20% discount on all elesa® Ergostyle® products in our product range! Visit the Toolshop www.brw.ch for graduated promotional pricing. You can fi nd these control elements quickly and easily in our Toolshop by entering “elesa” in the quick search fi eld. Benefi t from this special offer until 31.03.2009!

20% off elesa® control elements!

The all-weather jacket! Wind, rain or sun – with soft shell jackets from Brütsch/Rüegger Tools, you are ready for any-thing. Benefi t from our current promotion: Soft shell jacket Black Storm, BRW 536 370 for CHF 68.–Soft shell jacket Alpha/black, BRW 598 509 for CHF 78.–Soft shell jacket Gamma/blue, BRW 598 509 for CHF 78.– Offer valid until 31.03.2009.

Soft shell jacket PROMOTION

Additional Brütsch/Rüegger Tools catalogues at a glance Toolbook, Edition 17The large tool catalogue with the entire product range on 2800 pages, including fi xed price and stock list.Reference number 04.02 Futuro Booklet, Edition 2008BEST TOOLS FOR ALL NEEDS. Complete overview of our FUTURO house brand.Reference number 05.02 Safety Booklet, Edition 2008Current workplace safety product rangeReference number 06.02 Standard Book, Edition 2Standard parts catalogue with EDM suppliesReference number 07.02

Protection for large and small!Brochure – workplace safety from head to toeReference number 03.02

More order, better work environmentFUTURO factory equipmentReference number 02.02

With the new IBR wireless modules, you can transmit individual measurements from your handheld measurement devices directly to a PC wireless receiver at the push of a button. The SIMKEY software included in the scope of delivery supports simple data transmission to Excel – for example to your own data protocol. Up to 120 channels are available with a range of up to 200 m (depending on local conditions). This system allows you to connect various handheld measurement devices from different manufacturers (Mitutoyo, TESA, Sylvac, etc.) to your PC without a mess of cables.You will fi nd these products in our Toolbook Edition 17 starting on page 377, in our shop and in our new catalogue (www.brw.ch / from BRW 154 740). Contact for consulting services or demos: rolf.oeschger@brw.ch.

Wireless transmission of measurements

Impressive growthOver the last few years, growth of the Trisa Group was in the double digits and sales are poised to exceed a quarter billion. But instead of growth, the top priority is the constant search for better solutions so that growth follows natu-rally. The Trisa Group generates more than three-quarters of its sales with oral care products and the remainder with housekeeping and hair care products. Trisa Holding is legally divided into six independent competency centres employing more than 1000 people, including over 30 ap-prentices.

Relationship to metal processingThe relationship to mechanics and metal process-ing is mainly due to the production of tooth-brush handles using the injection moulding pro-cess. Premium injection moulding equipment requires high-quality mould construction. With

Trisa: Global success by putting people fi rstTrisa Triengen is a model company. Anyone producing more than a mil-lion toothbrushes a day in the high-wage country of Switzerland and exporting 85% of these products of daily use all over the world has certainly done their homework. An even more fascinating aspect of the Surental company is the “Trisa Spir-it”. Driven by the Christian tenor of the owners, Trisa introduced cutting-edge employee profi t sharing mod-els and a supervisory board with equal representation back in the sev-enties. Employees are encouraged to get involved in union activities. “Social partners do not have to be antipodes,” Ernst Pfenninger writes in a company magazine.

Interesting industrial historyThe history of Trisa is closely linked to that of the community of Triengen: In the 19th century, the dirt-poor Surental natives were largely self-suffi -cient and lived from linen weaving conducted in their homes. Campaigners came to the village from Southern Germany, where a second main pillar of support was to be established in addi-tion to brush making, in order to entice skilled hand weavers from Switzerland to come to Ger-many. A few families decided to leave, and some of their descendants later returned to Triengen – as learned brush makers. And so brush making started in the Surental. Unfortunately the factory was soon forced to declare bankruptcy and, out of concern for the local population, a few gentle-men completed what would now be called a “friendly takeover”: On August 25, 1887, they founded the new Triengen Brush Factory in the “Zur Eintracht” public house with share capital of Fr. 40 000.–; the primal cell, the modern Trisa!

Uniform rounding of the bristle ends is a quality characteristic of every Trisa toothbrush and is continuously verified in the production process

its own apprenticeship workshop where it edu-cates automation engineers, polymechanics and mechatronics engineers as well as mechanical and plant engineers, Trisa conducts internal em-ployee training for the future. For capacity rea-sons, mould construction is limited to test moulds and prototypes as well as changes. CNC program-ming and maintenance engineering forms a sec-ond focal point. The highly modern production facilities with plenty of robot technology place high demands on production experts.

Relationship to Brütsch/Rüegger ToolsThe similarities between the two companies are no coincidence! One the one hand, our roots go back equally far in the era of industrialisation. On the other hand, both companies have similar fundamental principles. Employee appreciation builds a culture of above-average performance which, in its effi ciency and humanity, is more than just an alternative to other management methods. This does not exclude modernity: Trisa is on the cutting edge in terms of production and procurement and uses tools such as the Toolshop www.brw.ch, where all cost centres of the three production facilities distributed throughout the village of Triengen are recorded for a single monthly invoice! If you would like to know more about Trisa of Switzerland, visit www.trisa.ch!

The base material: High-grade granulate

Fully-automated bristle implantation Preliminary sorting at the start of the logistics chain

Visual inspection of finished toothbrush handles

DIY hydroelectricswasn't such a bright idea,

after all.

Toolshop www.brw.ch: Discover your “star”!The core function of our Toolshop www.brw.ch is to make selection and ordering processes transparent, fast and tailored to our customers. With numerous search functions, suggestions for supplementary or alternative products, binding avail-ability information, pricing including shipping costs etc., we fully meet these customer requirements In ad-dition to these basic functions, countless “stars” are still waiting to be discovered on our homepage – and each one of them could poten-tially become your personal star. We would like to introduce you to a few of the latest discoveries!

The browsing catalogueOne thing our customers asked for was the abili-ty to compare several products online at a glance (as they would in our print catalogue). Our browsing catalogue provides a convincing re-sponse to this request. Here’s how it works: Click on the browsing catalogue image at the bottom left of the start page. You are linked to the cata-logue and can open it. Either use the table of contents, enter a page number or type the prod-uct number into the “Quick Search” fi eld. The double-page spread with the desired product (and additional products) opens. You can also save or print this page. You can compare up to 12 pages in the miniature view. And once you have found the item of your choice: Click the product number to go right back to the Toolshop and or-der the item!

Free labelling module in the ToolshopIn an initial step, you can use the Toolshop quick data entry feature to create a list of items for which you want to print labels. The labelling module is part of our ProScan, SmartScan and Toolscan Direct scanner solutions which automat-ically transfer your order to the Toolshop or di-rectly to Brütsch/Rüegger. In addition to the bar-code, you can customise your labels according to your needs. Various sizes are available and we supply the matching paper from inventory.

Safety data sheetsRetailers are required to provide safety data sheets for industrial chemical products. In many cases, these become outdated or are disposed of with the packaging. We are one of the few sup-pliers in Switzerland allowing you to click and print up-to-date data sheets right next to each product!

Credit cards for private customersThere are many private customers such as skilled handymen who do not want to forgo profession-al-quality tools for their private needs. In order to facilitate shopping for this customer group – with all the advantages such as same-day shipping for orders placed via the Toolshop by 5:30 pm – we have introduced Visa and MasterCard as payment options. The credit card symbol is found at the bottom right at www.brw.ch! We created the “Toolshop www.brw.ch” bro-chure in order to introduce you to the Toolshop www.brw.ch and its basic functionality. Request it under reference number 08.02. If you are plan-ning complex projects such as modelling your purchasing process including cost centres, limits etc., consulting our specialists is well worth your while. Contact us at 044 736 63 63 or e-mail sales@brw.ch!

At www.brw.ch, many “stars” are still waiting to be discovered by you …

Browsing like a print catalogue but better … Chemical products: Print safety data sheets

Free labelling module in the Toolshop www.brw.ch Welcome: Payment by Visa and MasterCard

Torque Cube BRW 432 285 is a simple setting and verifi cation device for static and dynamic torque measurements. With operating modes including continuous display, maximum value and initial maximum value, all common torque measurement tools can be tested. The screw joint simulator included in the scope of delivery is used to adjust corded, cordless and compressed air screwdrivers. The device is portable thanks to the integrated NiMH battery and has a memory for 999 measurements. Accuracy ± 1% of the mea-sured value within 10–100% of the measurement range. Available measurement ranges: 0.07–0.7 Nm, 0.28–2.8 Nm, 1.1–11.3 Nm, 2.8–28.25 Nm, 5.6–56.5 Nm. Price from CHF 2350.–. Special brochure under reference number 32.02.

Torque Cube for setting and verifi cation

Try them now: Selected diameters from BRW 226 720 (long version) with a 40% promotional rebate!Ø10, now CHF 72.– (instead of 120.–)Ø12, now CHF 92.– (instead of 154.–)Ø16, now CHF 154.– (instead of 258.–)Ø20, now CHF 229.– (instead of 396.–) Area of application: Processing hardened materials up to 65 HRC! Reinforced cutting edges, special coating for processing hardened materials. Long version with relief-ground shaft. Valid up to 28.02.2009!

FUTURO X-PRO VHM radius cutter

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ZEISS Stemi DV4 stereo microscope: Contrast + depth of focus + resolution = high image quality at 8…32x magnifi cation and an operating distance of up to 92 mm. Special electronic light control via buttons. Thanks to the building-block system, you can optionally equip the stereo microscope with a camera and FUTURO Geometrics image processing software (from BRW 152 390). Everything clear? You will fi nd this quality product in our shop: www.brw.ch / BRW 152 150.

The essential for optics: LIGHT

FUTURO interior gauges to measure through bore-holes, available individually or in a set, from Ø 6 to 100 mm. These industrial-grade measurement devices feature an outstanding price/performance ratio. Self-centring, 5 µm accuracy, carbide mea-surement surfaces, matte chromed nonius.Additional details: www.brw.ch / BRW 120 280 and BRW 120 290. Everything in stock: Order today, use it tomorrow!

Quality at low prices!

This multi-function vest features numerous pockets including a mobile phone pocket, vari-ous pockets for pens, wallet, etc., 2 outside zip-pered pockets and a small pocket with hook-and-loop closure. The waistband is adjustable with a hook-and-loop strap at the rear. Very soft and pleasant to wear. Material: Nylon pongee, polar fl eece lining. The vest is available in the colours marine and black for just CHF 39.– un-der BRW 598 502.

Multi-function vest

These protective gloves are suitable wherever protection against cuts is essential in combina-tion with a fl exible glove that offers an excel-lent sense of touch. Dyneema fi bres are ex-tremely cut-resistant. A PU coating is applied to the palms and fi ngertips. The UNIDUR BRW 530 217 is available in the sizes M–XXL. Benefi t from the current promo-tion: Only CHF 15.90 instead of CHF 26.50. Valid until 31.05.2009.

Extremely cut-resistant gloves

Reduce costs by up to 60% with FIBRO pneumatic springs!Pneumatic springs can be used instead of latch lock-ing units wherever stroke movements are required in addition to tool opening movements.Developed especially for mould construction, the new FIBRO Mould Line (FML) pneumatic springs feature high force with compact dimensions, a lifespan of at least 1 million cycles and a continuous operating temperature of 120° C. High-quality FI-BRO pneumatic springs are available with forces ranging from 4 daN to 18300 daN and stroke lengths from 6 mm to 300 mm. The springs do not require prestressing and feature variable force ad-justment. Unlike with latch locking units, pending failure can be recognised in a timely manner by means of pressure sampling.

Naturally, FML pneumatic springs are certifi ed ac-cording to the European Pressure Equipment Direc-tive DGRL 97/23/EC (14.GSGV (German Equipment Safety Act), Pressure Equipment Ordinance). Using pneumatic springs instead of latch locking units can reduce costs by up to 60%! This is achieved by means of simple installation with various mount-ing options as well as the elimination of lateral pro-cessing in order to mount latch locking units. Request detailed documentation including a cost comparison under reference number 41.02.

Brütsch/Rüegger Tools offers footwear fi ttingsFREE OF CHARGE!Procuring safety footwear requires careful plan-ning. There is nothing more aggravating than shoes that do not fi t properly and are uncom-fortable for employees to wear. The occupational safety department at Brütsch/Rüegger Tools is by your side from the selection to the delivery of safety footwear. Brütsch/Rüegger Tools consultants help you select the right footwear for your company. Our specialist conducts footwear fi ttings on site at your facil-ity, saving you time while ensuring that each and every employee receives the right shoes. Prior to delivery, each shoebox can be labelled according to your requirements – e.g. with the name of the wearer, department, cost centre

etc. – to simplify the distribution of footwear to employees and to save time. Naturally, foot-wear fi ttings are available at no charge for cus-tomers of Brütsch/Rüegger Tools! Select safety footwear for your fi tting at www.brw.ch or from the current Safety Booklet Edi-tion 2008 (reference number 06.02). Consultants from the Brütsch/Rüegger Tools team will do the rest. Do you have any other questions or would you prefer an on-site consultation? Mr. Marc Hugelshofer is ready to help you at 044 736 64 48 or marc.hugelshofer@brw.ch.

The comprehensive h+s product range is based on practical applications and is fully adapted to the needs of our customers in a wide variety of indus-tries. We offer consulting services covering materi-als, thicknesses, applications and product quality aspects. Upon request, we can produce custom brass, steel blade and INOX blanks tailored to your needs. www.brw.ch / from BRW 162 810 – karin.brunner@brw.ch.

h+s: Precision foils + gauge bands

… to measure coating thicknesses! The DUALSCOP combination device by Helmut Fischer (BRW 156 500) supports coating thickness measurements on iron/steel, non-ferrous metals and non-conductive bases. Measurement without calibration, tolerance limits, measurement memory, integrated wireless transmitter with a range of up to 20 m, USB interface and data analysis (Pc-Datex software BRW 156 510). Contact us (phone 044 736 63 63 – karin.brunner@brw.ch).

The ingenious small universal device …

25% discount on all metric DIN 975 threaded rods: St 4.6 / blank 1 m St 8.8 / blank 1 m

St 4.6 / galvanised 1 m / 2 m St 8.8 / galvanised 1 m INOX A2 1 m

Visit the Toolshop www.brw.ch for graduated pro-motional pricing. Offer valid until 15 March 2009!

SPECIAL OFFER: Threaded rods

STOLLE cast iron plates (www.brw.ch / from BRW 142 860) are used in industries such as automobiles, machine tools, aircraft and measuring technology.BMW Sauber AG in Hinwil performs its wind tunnel tests on a STOLLE cast iron plate.Entire plate sections, individual cast iron plates, solid or with ribs: Brütsch/Rüegger Tools offers (cast iron) solutions from a single source.Custom fabrication is our strength: Custom sizes, with T-slots or threaded bushes, adjustable supports or air bearings. Send us your exact specifi cations and we will design a customised solution for you. Contact: rolf.oeschger@brw.ch. Stolle brochure under reference number 11.02.

Tailor-made from a single source?

… PRESENTATION with LEICA E-series inspection microscopes. The (E)ducation line of microscopes is ideal for industrial applications, laboratories and vocational schools. The ES2, EZ410, EZ4/0 and EZ4D microscopes (www.brw.ch / BRW 152 193) feature professional standards in terms of illumination quality, precision, zoom and focusing systems. Long-life power LEDs stay cool and provide bright, homogenous, colour-neutral refl ected and trans-mitted light. Ergonomics featuring a 60° viewing angle make them comfortable to use for hours at a time.Microscopy and photography go hand in hand. The EZ4D with USB 2.0 port and software makes it possible.katharina.vogt@brw.ch / phone 044 736 63 63.

Microscopy – photography,documentation and …

RAPISAN SPEEDWhat removes stubborn dirt but is gentle on your skin? Rapisan Speed is an extra-strength skin cleaning gel. This innovative skin cleaning gel is skin-friendly and effi ciently removes all kinds of residue such as grease, oil, tar, soot, paint etc. Skin care components keep the skin moisturised. Rapisan Speed is available under BRW 537 252 for CHF 10.65.

FIBRO sliding elementsEven at low speeds, high surface loads, and low or high temperatures, low-maintenance sliding ele-ments meet the highest requirements. The liner (bronze alloy) and the solid lubricant deposits geo-metrically arranged in the direction of movement combined with the hardened, polished guide ele-ments ensure maximum reliability. More informa-tion at www.brw.ch.

The line of quick-connect couplings for operating pressures from -0.95 to 10 bar consists of unilateral type KD coupling sockets with one-way shut-off and matching type KS coupling plugs. These are available in 3 sizes: 2.7 mm, 133 l/min (KD2/KS2), 5 mm, 563 l/min (KD3/KS3) and 7.2 mm, 1274 l/min (KD4/KS4). Threads: Metric or imperial, internal or external.BRW 869 710 to 869 760. Toolshop www.brw.ch, quick search “Festo coupling”.

Pneumatic couplings in stock

The TROPEA by ABOUTBLU is a classic safety shoe. With its inconspicuous design, it hardly even looks like a safety shoe. Another positive aspect of the Tropea: Most people fi nd it pleas-ant to wear right from the start. The TROPEA S1 (BRW 534 070) is currently available at a promo-tional price of only CHF 76.– instead of CHF 86.–. Valid until 31.05.2009. For more safety footwear, please visit www.brw.ch.

TROPEA – the classic!

The model CVR round mechanical cycle counters are easy to install on the nozzle or locking side of a mould.

These and 88 other new products can be found in our “Mould Construction Innovations” brochure available under reference number 42.02.

Counts up to 10 million cycles!

Knipex "Cobra" XXL (BRW 443 090, 560 mm), the high-tech multigrip and pipe tongs: No bothersome trial-and-error process to fi nd the right opening width. Simply apply the upper jaw to the work piece, press the button and apply the lower jaw. Self-clamping on pipes and nuts to eliminate slip-ping off the work piece. The optimised jaw grips nuts up to SW 120 mm and pipes up to 4½". Benefi t from our promotional price until 28.02.2009: CHF 99.– (instead of CHF 111.–).

Fast, secure and precise!

Your personal toolkitYour personal toolkit BRW 424 455 in your favou-rite colour! 9-piece Allen head screwdriver set with ball head for Allen head screws. Verify the integrity of your toolkit at a glance. All sizes are available in the same colour to identify your personal toolkit. In addition, the tool holder is magnetic. Request our PB Swiss Tools promotional brochure under refer-ence number 31.02. Attention! Net price CHF 56.– only valid until 28.02.09.

Better organisation made easy! What our tool box-es BRW 550 715 (type 60 L 2-layer, type 81 L 1-layer) offer: Extremely durable, corrosion-resistant alu-minium alloy, stainless steel hinges, sealed cover to keep out dust and sprayed water, cover retaining strap, padlock or locks integrated into hinged cov-ers; blue stacking corners made of impact-resistant plastic and sturdy, ergonomic spring-loaded folding handles. For plastic inserts see BRW 550 720.

Eurobox transport box

Large selection, small format

In modern work environments, mobility and fl exi-bility are the current trend. In order to do their jobs, more than 90% of all screw users require tools for manual screw connections as well as mechanical installation using cordless, corded or compressed air screwdrivers. In service and assembly, more and more tasks have to be completed directly on the work piece and on site. With FUTURO bit sets for manual and mechanical screw connections, you have the required tools at hand no matter where you are. Compact cases are ideal for easy transpor-tation. The new FUTURO bit sets:

1/4" magnetic quick-change adapt-er, 14 bits 25 mm fl at, PH, PZD, Allen key, Torx®, with handy belt loop for CHF 19.40

with 1/4" mini-bit ratchet with 8 mm fi xed ring spanner end, 1/4" socket adapter, 8 mm socket adapter, magnetic bit adapter, 6 sock-ets 6–13 mm, 20 bits 25 mm fl at, PH, PZD, Allen key, Torx®, with handy belt loop for CHF 60.–

1 magnetic bit adapter, 1 magnetic quick-change adapter, 98 bits 25 mm fl at, PH, PZD, Allen key, Torx®, Torx® with bore, 13 bits 90 mm PH, PZD, Torx® for CHF 66.–

Our FUTURO mobile workbench BRW 540 630 al-lows you to quickly optimise your workspace. With individual drawer layouts based on the 27 x 36 E drawer unit, various drawer inserts and layout ma-terials, you have all your tools and a work surface in one mobile unit. We also offer a good price / per-formance ratio. Request the FUTURO factory equip-ment brochure under reference number 02.02.

Handy and portable

Small diameters – great performance!

The ALPHA 4 PLUS micro Ø 0.75–2.9 mm with inte-rior cooling (BRW 254 610) may be small in diameter but features outstanding performance. This VHM bit allows you to utilise all advantages of interior cooling with small diameters. High process security in a wide range of materials. Areas of application:

The advantages:

for high durability and toughness

for low torque and good chip transportation

chipping and chip removal

Your benefi ts:

diameters

Now you can benefi t from a special 30% discount on all diameters of BRW 254 610! Valid until 28/02/2009!

When it comes to processing Inox, this cutting in-sert shows what it can do! BRW 240 140 features a geometry tailored to stainless steel. It offers convincingly high process security and stability – especially for roughing. The integrated chip grooves reduce friction and therefore also the generation of heat, which in turn massively improves durabili-ty. We will gladly offer advice regarding your spe-cifi c application.

The INOX professional

Ultimate precision – UNION TOOLThis high-precision, high-tech ball cutter is manu-factured with a maximum radius tolerance of 0.002 to 0.003 mm. It is primarily intended for tool and mould construction. Thanks to the HARD MAX coat-ing, it can be used for copper as well as steel up to 65 HRC. But the HLB-SE is also suitable for all other milling tasks that require a high-precision tool. BRW 222 020 is supplied with a measurement protocol.

Thread cutting in INOX with emulsion? Impossible? No, not with the ECO-INOX thread cutter by PRO-TOTYP. With this tool, threads can be cut in tough materials even without cutting oil. Diameters range from M3 to M12. Both blind hole and continuous threads can be cut. The clamping surface facilitates clamping for synchronous thread cutting. Take a look at page 887 of the new Toolbook to get an overview of our selection!

Thread cutting in INOX

Until 28.02.09, you can purchase our high-quality cutter chucks for the net price of only CHF 45.–. The promotion applies to all SK40 cutter chucks under article number BRW 331 080. The tolerance quality AT3 according to DIN 7187 sets a high standard. Only alloyed insert steel which guarantees a mini-mum of 800 N/mm2 tensile strength in the core is used for production.

FUTURO cutter chuck

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ZEISS Stemi DV4 stereo microscope: Contrast + depth of focus + resolution = high image quality at 8…32x magnifi cation and an operating distance of up to 92 mm. Special electronic light control via buttons. Thanks to the building-block system, you can optionally equip the stereo microscope with a camera and FUTURO Geometrics image processing software (from BRW 152 390). Everything clear? You will fi nd this quality product in our shop: www.brw.ch / BRW 152 150.

The essential for optics: LIGHT

FUTURO interior gauges to measure through bore-holes, available individually or in a set, from Ø 6 to 100 mm. These industrial-grade measurement devices feature an outstanding price/performance ratio. Self-centring, 5 µm accuracy, carbide mea-surement surfaces, matte chromed nonius.Additional details: www.brw.ch / BRW 120 280 and BRW 120 290. Everything in stock: Order today, use it tomorrow!

Quality at low prices!

This multi-function vest features numerous pockets including a mobile phone pocket, vari-ous pockets for pens, wallet, etc., 2 outside zip-pered pockets and a small pocket with hook-and-loop closure. The waistband is adjustable with a hook-and-loop strap at the rear. Very soft and pleasant to wear. Material: Nylon pongee, polar fl eece lining. The vest is available in the colours marine and black for just CHF 39.– un-der BRW 598 502.

Multi-function vest

These protective gloves are suitable wherever protection against cuts is essential in combina-tion with a fl exible glove that offers an excel-lent sense of touch. Dyneema fi bres are ex-tremely cut-resistant. A PU coating is applied to the palms and fi ngertips. The UNIDUR BRW 530 217 is available in the sizes M–XXL. Benefi t from the current promo-tion: Only CHF 15.90 instead of CHF 26.50. Valid until 31.05.2009.

Extremely cut-resistant gloves

Reduce costs by up to 60% with FIBRO pneumatic springs!Pneumatic springs can be used instead of latch lock-ing units wherever stroke movements are required in addition to tool opening movements.Developed especially for mould construction, the new FIBRO Mould Line (FML) pneumatic springs feature high force with compact dimensions, a lifespan of at least 1 million cycles and a continuous operating temperature of 120° C. High-quality FI-BRO pneumatic springs are available with forces ranging from 4 daN to 18300 daN and stroke lengths from 6 mm to 300 mm. The springs do not require prestressing and feature variable force ad-justment. Unlike with latch locking units, pending failure can be recognised in a timely manner by means of pressure sampling.

Naturally, FML pneumatic springs are certifi ed ac-cording to the European Pressure Equipment Direc-tive DGRL 97/23/EC (14.GSGV (German Equipment Safety Act), Pressure Equipment Ordinance). Using pneumatic springs instead of latch locking units can reduce costs by up to 60%! This is achieved by means of simple installation with various mount-ing options as well as the elimination of lateral pro-cessing in order to mount latch locking units. Request detailed documentation including a cost comparison under reference number 41.02.

Brütsch/Rüegger Tools offers footwear fi ttingsFREE OF CHARGE!Procuring safety footwear requires careful plan-ning. There is nothing more aggravating than shoes that do not fi t properly and are uncom-fortable for employees to wear. The occupational safety department at Brütsch/Rüegger Tools is by your side from the selection to the delivery of safety footwear. Brütsch/Rüegger Tools consultants help you select the right footwear for your company. Our specialist conducts footwear fi ttings on site at your facil-ity, saving you time while ensuring that each and every employee receives the right shoes. Prior to delivery, each shoebox can be labelled according to your requirements – e.g. with the name of the wearer, department, cost centre

etc. – to simplify the distribution of footwear to employees and to save time. Naturally, foot-wear fi ttings are available at no charge for cus-tomers of Brütsch/Rüegger Tools! Select safety footwear for your fi tting at www.brw.ch or from the current Safety Booklet Edi-tion 2008 (reference number 06.02). Consultants from the Brütsch/Rüegger Tools team will do the rest. Do you have any other questions or would you prefer an on-site consultation? Mr. Marc Hugelshofer is ready to help you at 044 736 64 48 or marc.hugelshofer@brw.ch.

The comprehensive h+s product range is based on practical applications and is fully adapted to the needs of our customers in a wide variety of indus-tries. We offer consulting services covering materi-als, thicknesses, applications and product quality aspects. Upon request, we can produce custom brass, steel blade and INOX blanks tailored to your needs. www.brw.ch / from BRW 162 810 – karin.brunner@brw.ch.

h+s: Precision foils + gauge bands

… to measure coating thicknesses! The DUALSCOP combination device by Helmut Fischer (BRW 156 500) supports coating thickness measurements on iron/steel, non-ferrous metals and non-conductive bases. Measurement without calibration, tolerance limits, measurement memory, integrated wireless transmitter with a range of up to 20 m, USB interface and data analysis (Pc-Datex software BRW 156 510). Contact us (phone 044 736 63 63 – karin.brunner@brw.ch).

The ingenious small universal device …

25% discount on all metric DIN 975 threaded rods: St 4.6 / blank 1 m St 8.8 / blank 1 m

St 4.6 / galvanised 1 m / 2 m St 8.8 / galvanised 1 m INOX A2 1 m

Visit the Toolshop www.brw.ch for graduated pro-motional pricing. Offer valid until 15 March 2009!

SPECIAL OFFER: Threaded rods

STOLLE cast iron plates (www.brw.ch / from BRW 142 860) are used in industries such as automobiles, machine tools, aircraft and measuring technology.BMW Sauber AG in Hinwil performs its wind tunnel tests on a STOLLE cast iron plate.Entire plate sections, individual cast iron plates, solid or with ribs: Brütsch/Rüegger Tools offers (cast iron) solutions from a single source.Custom fabrication is our strength: Custom sizes, with T-slots or threaded bushes, adjustable supports or air bearings. Send us your exact specifi cations and we will design a customised solution for you. Contact: rolf.oeschger@brw.ch. Stolle brochure under reference number 11.02.

Tailor-made from a single source?

… PRESENTATION with LEICA E-series inspection microscopes. The (E)ducation line of microscopes is ideal for industrial applications, laboratories and vocational schools. The ES2, EZ410, EZ4/0 and EZ4D microscopes (www.brw.ch / BRW 152 193) feature professional standards in terms of illumination quality, precision, zoom and focusing systems. Long-life power LEDs stay cool and provide bright, homogenous, colour-neutral refl ected and trans-mitted light. Ergonomics featuring a 60° viewing angle make them comfortable to use for hours at a time.Microscopy and photography go hand in hand. The EZ4D with USB 2.0 port and software makes it possible.katharina.vogt@brw.ch / phone 044 736 63 63.

Microscopy – photography,documentation and …

RAPISAN SPEEDWhat removes stubborn dirt but is gentle on your skin? Rapisan Speed is an extra-strength skin cleaning gel. This innovative skin cleaning gel is skin-friendly and effi ciently removes all kinds of residue such as grease, oil, tar, soot, paint etc. Skin care components keep the skin moisturised. Rapisan Speed is available under BRW 537 252 for CHF 10.65.

FIBRO sliding elementsEven at low speeds, high surface loads, and low or high temperatures, low-maintenance sliding ele-ments meet the highest requirements. The liner (bronze alloy) and the solid lubricant deposits geo-metrically arranged in the direction of movement combined with the hardened, polished guide ele-ments ensure maximum reliability. More informa-tion at www.brw.ch.

The line of quick-connect couplings for operating pressures from -0.95 to 10 bar consists of unilateral type KD coupling sockets with one-way shut-off and matching type KS coupling plugs. These are available in 3 sizes: 2.7 mm, 133 l/min (KD2/KS2), 5 mm, 563 l/min (KD3/KS3) and 7.2 mm, 1274 l/min (KD4/KS4). Threads: Metric or imperial, internal or external.BRW 869 710 to 869 760. Toolshop www.brw.ch, quick search “Festo coupling”.

Pneumatic couplings in stock

The TROPEA by ABOUTBLU is a classic safety shoe. With its inconspicuous design, it hardly even looks like a safety shoe. Another positive aspect of the Tropea: Most people fi nd it pleas-ant to wear right from the start. The TROPEA S1 (BRW 534 070) is currently available at a promo-tional price of only CHF 76.– instead of CHF 86.–. Valid until 31.05.2009. For more safety footwear, please visit www.brw.ch.

TROPEA – the classic!

The model CVR round mechanical cycle counters are easy to install on the nozzle or locking side of a mould.

These and 88 other new products can be found in our “Mould Construction Innovations” brochure available under reference number 42.02.

Counts up to 10 million cycles!

Knipex "Cobra" XXL (BRW 443 090, 560 mm), the high-tech multigrip and pipe tongs: No bothersome trial-and-error process to fi nd the right opening width. Simply apply the upper jaw to the work piece, press the button and apply the lower jaw. Self-clamping on pipes and nuts to eliminate slip-ping off the work piece. The optimised jaw grips nuts up to SW 120 mm and pipes up to 4½". Benefi t from our promotional price until 28.02.2009: CHF 99.– (instead of CHF 111.–).

Fast, secure and precise!

Your personal toolkitYour personal toolkit BRW 424 455 in your favou-rite colour! 9-piece Allen head screwdriver set with ball head for Allen head screws. Verify the integrity of your toolkit at a glance. All sizes are available in the same colour to identify your personal toolkit. In addition, the tool holder is magnetic. Request our PB Swiss Tools promotional brochure under refer-ence number 31.02. Attention! Net price CHF 56.– only valid until 28.02.09.

Better organisation made easy! What our tool box-es BRW 550 715 (type 60 L 2-layer, type 81 L 1-layer) offer: Extremely durable, corrosion-resistant alu-minium alloy, stainless steel hinges, sealed cover to keep out dust and sprayed water, cover retaining strap, padlock or locks integrated into hinged cov-ers; blue stacking corners made of impact-resistant plastic and sturdy, ergonomic spring-loaded folding handles. For plastic inserts see BRW 550 720.

Eurobox transport box

Large selection, small format

In modern work environments, mobility and fl exi-bility are the current trend. In order to do their jobs, more than 90% of all screw users require tools for manual screw connections as well as mechanical installation using cordless, corded or compressed air screwdrivers. In service and assembly, more and more tasks have to be completed directly on the work piece and on site. With FUTURO bit sets for manual and mechanical screw connections, you have the required tools at hand no matter where you are. Compact cases are ideal for easy transpor-tation. The new FUTURO bit sets:

1/4" magnetic quick-change adapt-er, 14 bits 25 mm fl at, PH, PZD, Allen key, Torx®, with handy belt loop for CHF 19.40

with 1/4" mini-bit ratchet with 8 mm fi xed ring spanner end, 1/4" socket adapter, 8 mm socket adapter, magnetic bit adapter, 6 sock-ets 6–13 mm, 20 bits 25 mm fl at, PH, PZD, Allen key, Torx®, with handy belt loop for CHF 60.–

1 magnetic bit adapter, 1 magnetic quick-change adapter, 98 bits 25 mm fl at, PH, PZD, Allen key, Torx®, Torx® with bore, 13 bits 90 mm PH, PZD, Torx® for CHF 66.–

Our FUTURO mobile workbench BRW 540 630 al-lows you to quickly optimise your workspace. With individual drawer layouts based on the 27 x 36 E drawer unit, various drawer inserts and layout ma-terials, you have all your tools and a work surface in one mobile unit. We also offer a good price / per-formance ratio. Request the FUTURO factory equip-ment brochure under reference number 02.02.

Handy and portable

Small diameters – great performance!

The ALPHA 4 PLUS micro Ø 0.75–2.9 mm with inte-rior cooling (BRW 254 610) may be small in diameter but features outstanding performance. This VHM bit allows you to utilise all advantages of interior cooling with small diameters. High process security in a wide range of materials. Areas of application:

The advantages:

for high durability and toughness

for low torque and good chip transportation

chipping and chip removal

Your benefi ts:

diameters

Now you can benefi t from a special 30% discount on all diameters of BRW 254 610! Valid until 28/02/2009!

When it comes to processing Inox, this cutting in-sert shows what it can do! BRW 240 140 features a geometry tailored to stainless steel. It offers convincingly high process security and stability – especially for roughing. The integrated chip grooves reduce friction and therefore also the generation of heat, which in turn massively improves durabili-ty. We will gladly offer advice regarding your spe-cifi c application.

The INOX professional

Ultimate precision – UNION TOOLThis high-precision, high-tech ball cutter is manu-factured with a maximum radius tolerance of 0.002 to 0.003 mm. It is primarily intended for tool and mould construction. Thanks to the HARD MAX coat-ing, it can be used for copper as well as steel up to 65 HRC. But the HLB-SE is also suitable for all other milling tasks that require a high-precision tool. BRW 222 020 is supplied with a measurement protocol.

Thread cutting in INOX with emulsion? Impossible? No, not with the ECO-INOX thread cutter by PRO-TOTYP. With this tool, threads can be cut in tough materials even without cutting oil. Diameters range from M3 to M12. Both blind hole and continuous threads can be cut. The clamping surface facilitates clamping for synchronous thread cutting. Take a look at page 887 of the new Toolbook to get an overview of our selection!

Thread cutting in INOX

Until 28.02.09, you can purchase our high-quality cutter chucks for the net price of only CHF 45.–. The promotion applies to all SK40 cutter chucks under article number BRW 331 080. The tolerance quality AT3 according to DIN 7187 sets a high standard. Only alloyed insert steel which guarantees a mini-mum of 800 N/mm2 tensile strength in the core is used for production.

FUTURO cutter chuck

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Brütsch/Rüegger Tools Ltd.: “Promotional Supplier of the BMW Sauber F1 Team”

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In focus

To Excellence with Competence! by Cay von Fournier, SchmidtColleg,Berlin and St. Gallen Successful companies have a corporate cultureCompanies need technically, creatively and socially competent employees and managers – now more than ever. This is why successful companies continuously improve these skills. Technical competence forms the foundation for sound performance. But this alone is not enough. Market success also requires creative and social competence. Everyone has creative potential. The trick for a company is to recog-nise and promote this potential. Social com-petence is in particularly high demand. In many cases, small gestures such as a warm greeting or a thank you as a sign of recogni-tion and appreciation make the difference between a good and an excellent company.

Interested? Request your personal copy (2 pages in German) by quoting the reference number 01.02 on the perforated card or go to www.brw.ch in the Toolnews/Publications section (PDF fi le).

Independent monthly publication for tools and standard partsNumber 428, February 2009

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By professionals for professionals Toolshop www.brw.ch

Microscopy – the LEICA E-seriesThe essential for optics: LIGHTThe ingenious small universal deviceWireless transmission of measurements

Small diameters – great performance!Ultimate precision – UNION TOOLThread cutting in INOXFUTURO X-PRO VHM radius cutter

FUTURO bit setsYour personal toolkitFUTURO workbench – handy and mobileTorque Cube for setting and verification

Trisa: Global success by putting people first: Industrial history, impressive growth, relationship to metal processing and Brütsch/Rüegger Tools

FIBRO pneumatic springsPneumatic couplings in stockSPECIAL OFFER: Threaded rods20% off elesa® control elements

Footwear fittings FREE OF CHARGEMulti-function vestExtremely cut-resistant glovesSPECIAL OFFER: Soft shell jackets

The control elements in the elesa® Ergostyle® line were designed and manufactured according to ergonomic considerations. This makes tightening and releasing much easier!Our product range features a variety of handles as well as clamp levers, knurled screws / nuts and wing screws / nuts. We are now offering a special 20% discount on all elesa® Ergostyle® products in our product range! Visit the Toolshop www.brw.ch for graduated promotional pricing. You can fi nd these control elements quickly and easily in our Toolshop by entering “elesa” in the quick search fi eld. Benefi t from this special offer until 31.03.2009!

20% off elesa® control elements!

The all-weather jacket! Wind, rain or sun – with soft shell jackets from Brütsch/Rüegger Tools, you are ready for any-thing. Benefi t from our current promotion: Soft shell jacket Black Storm, BRW 536 370 for CHF 68.–Soft shell jacket Alpha/black, BRW 598 509 for CHF 78.–Soft shell jacket Gamma/blue, BRW 598 509 for CHF 78.– Offer valid until 31.03.2009.

Soft shell jacket PROMOTION

Additional Brütsch/Rüegger Tools catalogues at a glance Toolbook, Edition 17The large tool catalogue with the entire product range on 2800 pages, including fi xed price and stock list.Reference number 04.02 Futuro Booklet, Edition 2008BEST TOOLS FOR ALL NEEDS. Complete overview of our FUTURO house brand.Reference number 05.02 Safety Booklet, Edition 2008Current workplace safety product rangeReference number 06.02 Standard Book, Edition 2Standard parts catalogue with EDM suppliesReference number 07.02

Protection for large and small!Brochure – workplace safety from head to toeReference number 03.02

More order, better work environmentFUTURO factory equipmentReference number 02.02

With the new IBR wireless modules, you can transmit individual measurements from your handheld measurement devices directly to a PC wireless receiver at the push of a button. The SIMKEY software included in the scope of delivery supports simple data transmission to Excel – for example to your own data protocol. Up to 120 channels are available with a range of up to 200 m (depending on local conditions). This system allows you to connect various handheld measurement devices from different manufacturers (Mitutoyo, TESA, Sylvac, etc.) to your PC without a mess of cables.You will fi nd these products in our Toolbook Edition 17 starting on page 377, in our shop and in our new catalogue (www.brw.ch / from BRW 154 740). Contact for consulting services or demos: rolf.oeschger@brw.ch.

Wireless transmission of measurements

Impressive growthOver the last few years, growth of the Trisa Group was in the double digits and sales are poised to exceed a quarter billion. But instead of growth, the top priority is the constant search for better solutions so that growth follows natu-rally. The Trisa Group generates more than three-quarters of its sales with oral care products and the remainder with housekeeping and hair care products. Trisa Holding is legally divided into six independent competency centres employing more than 1000 people, including over 30 ap-prentices.

Relationship to metal processingThe relationship to mechanics and metal process-ing is mainly due to the production of tooth-brush handles using the injection moulding pro-cess. Premium injection moulding equipment requires high-quality mould construction. With

Trisa: Global success by putting people fi rstTrisa Triengen is a model company. Anyone producing more than a mil-lion toothbrushes a day in the high-wage country of Switzerland and exporting 85% of these products of daily use all over the world has certainly done their homework. An even more fascinating aspect of the Surental company is the “Trisa Spir-it”. Driven by the Christian tenor of the owners, Trisa introduced cutting-edge employee profi t sharing mod-els and a supervisory board with equal representation back in the sev-enties. Employees are encouraged to get involved in union activities. “Social partners do not have to be antipodes,” Ernst Pfenninger writes in a company magazine.

Interesting industrial historyThe history of Trisa is closely linked to that of the community of Triengen: In the 19th century, the dirt-poor Surental natives were largely self-suffi -cient and lived from linen weaving conducted in their homes. Campaigners came to the village from Southern Germany, where a second main pillar of support was to be established in addi-tion to brush making, in order to entice skilled hand weavers from Switzerland to come to Ger-many. A few families decided to leave, and some of their descendants later returned to Triengen – as learned brush makers. And so brush making started in the Surental. Unfortunately the factory was soon forced to declare bankruptcy and, out of concern for the local population, a few gentle-men completed what would now be called a “friendly takeover”: On August 25, 1887, they founded the new Triengen Brush Factory in the “Zur Eintracht” public house with share capital of Fr. 40 000.–; the primal cell, the modern Trisa!

Uniform rounding of the bristle ends is a quality characteristic of every Trisa toothbrush and is continuously verified in the production process

its own apprenticeship workshop where it edu-cates automation engineers, polymechanics and mechatronics engineers as well as mechanical and plant engineers, Trisa conducts internal em-ployee training for the future. For capacity rea-sons, mould construction is limited to test moulds and prototypes as well as changes. CNC program-ming and maintenance engineering forms a sec-ond focal point. The highly modern production facilities with plenty of robot technology place high demands on production experts.

Relationship to Brütsch/Rüegger ToolsThe similarities between the two companies are no coincidence! One the one hand, our roots go back equally far in the era of industrialisation. On the other hand, both companies have similar fundamental principles. Employee appreciation builds a culture of above-average performance which, in its effi ciency and humanity, is more than just an alternative to other management methods. This does not exclude modernity: Trisa is on the cutting edge in terms of production and procurement and uses tools such as the Toolshop www.brw.ch, where all cost centres of the three production facilities distributed throughout the village of Triengen are recorded for a single monthly invoice! If you would like to know more about Trisa of Switzerland, visit www.trisa.ch!

The base material: High-grade granulate

Fully-automated bristle implantation Preliminary sorting at the start of the logistics chain

Visual inspection of finished toothbrush handles

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Toolshop www.brw.ch: Discover your “star”!The core function of our Toolshop www.brw.ch is to make selection and ordering processes transparent, fast and tailored to our customers. With numerous search functions, suggestions for supplementary or alternative products, binding avail-ability information, pricing including shipping costs etc., we fully meet these customer requirements In ad-dition to these basic functions, countless “stars” are still waiting to be discovered on our homepage – and each one of them could poten-tially become your personal star. We would like to introduce you to a few of the latest discoveries!

The browsing catalogueOne thing our customers asked for was the abili-ty to compare several products online at a glance (as they would in our print catalogue). Our browsing catalogue provides a convincing re-sponse to this request. Here’s how it works: Click on the browsing catalogue image at the bottom left of the start page. You are linked to the cata-logue and can open it. Either use the table of contents, enter a page number or type the prod-uct number into the “Quick Search” fi eld. The double-page spread with the desired product (and additional products) opens. You can also save or print this page. You can compare up to 12 pages in the miniature view. And once you have found the item of your choice: Click the product number to go right back to the Toolshop and or-der the item!

Free labelling module in the ToolshopIn an initial step, you can use the Toolshop quick data entry feature to create a list of items for which you want to print labels. The labelling module is part of our ProScan, SmartScan and Toolscan Direct scanner solutions which automat-ically transfer your order to the Toolshop or di-rectly to Brütsch/Rüegger. In addition to the bar-code, you can customise your labels according to your needs. Various sizes are available and we supply the matching paper from inventory.

Safety data sheetsRetailers are required to provide safety data sheets for industrial chemical products. In many cases, these become outdated or are disposed of with the packaging. We are one of the few sup-pliers in Switzerland allowing you to click and print up-to-date data sheets right next to each product!

Credit cards for private customersThere are many private customers such as skilled handymen who do not want to forgo profession-al-quality tools for their private needs. In order to facilitate shopping for this customer group – with all the advantages such as same-day shipping for orders placed via the Toolshop by 5:30 pm – we have introduced Visa and MasterCard as payment options. The credit card symbol is found at the bottom right at www.brw.ch! We created the “Toolshop www.brw.ch” bro-chure in order to introduce you to the Toolshop www.brw.ch and its basic functionality. Request it under reference number 08.02. If you are plan-ning complex projects such as modelling your purchasing process including cost centres, limits etc., consulting our specialists is well worth your while. Contact us at 044 736 63 63 or e-mail sales@brw.ch!

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Torque Cube BRW 432 285 is a simple setting and verifi cation device for static and dynamic torque measurements. With operating modes including continuous display, maximum value and initial maximum value, all common torque measurement tools can be tested. The screw joint simulator included in the scope of delivery is used to adjust corded, cordless and compressed air screwdrivers. The device is portable thanks to the integrated NiMH battery and has a memory for 999 measurements. Accuracy ± 1% of the mea-sured value within 10–100% of the measurement range. Available measurement ranges: 0.07–0.7 Nm, 0.28–2.8 Nm, 1.1–11.3 Nm, 2.8–28.25 Nm, 5.6–56.5 Nm. Price from CHF 2350.–. Special brochure under reference number 32.02.

Torque Cube for setting and verifi cation

Try them now: Selected diameters from BRW 226 720 (long version) with a 40% promotional rebate!Ø10, now CHF 72.– (instead of 120.–)Ø12, now CHF 92.– (instead of 154.–)Ø16, now CHF 154.– (instead of 258.–)Ø20, now CHF 229.– (instead of 396.–) Area of application: Processing hardened materials up to 65 HRC! Reinforced cutting edges, special coating for processing hardened materials. Long version with relief-ground shaft. Valid up to 28.02.2009!

FUTURO X-PRO VHM radius cutter