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New Vetter S. Tec 145 psi Rescue Bags are 25 Percent More Powerful than 116 psi Bags Available in 15 sizes, Vetter S. Tec rescue bags lift up to 94 Tons _________________________________________________________________________ Shelby, N.C. – The next generation of high-pressure lifting bags, the new Vetter S. Tec 145 psi rescue bags deliver 25 percent more power than conventional 116 psi rescue bags and lift up to 94 tons.  “The new Vetter S. Tec rescue bags change what’s possible at a rescue site,” said Bruce Johnston, director of marketing and product management for Hurst Jaws of Life. “Vetter S. Tec rescue bags are powerful, feature a new interlocking surface to aid in stacking and prevent slipping, and have a slim profile to fit in tight spots – all key components in a rescue situation.” Vetter S. Tec rescue bags are utilized for the lifting and elevation of thin-walled components, recovery of rolled vehicles, and rescue of trapped victims. Constructed of rubber with aramid reinforcement, Vetter S. Tec rescue bags are available in 15 sizes from 5 inches by 5.5 inches to 37 inches by 37 inches – all less than 1 inch tall. Their slim profile requires less storage space on the truck, allowing rescuers to carry additional rescue bags and supplies. Vetter S. Tec rescue bags feature reflective center and corner markings for nighttime use. Their interlocking surface is designed to prevent slipping and allows the rescuer to stack two bags in order to enlarge the maximum lifting height. The Vetter S. Tec series comes equipped with anti-static and self-extinguishing features and are fitted with controllers and inflation hoses which correspond to the pressure stage of the bag. The rescue bags also feature a rounded edge profile to enable easier insertion under the load. Vetter S. Tec 94 ton rescue bags expand to a maximum lifting height of 20.5 inches. In order to simplify the change from traditional 116 psi rescue bags to new 145 psi S. Tec rescue bags, Vetter offers a 116 psi to 145 psi adapter with every order. This will enable rescuers to use the 116 psi rescue bag accessories until a final system change is completed.   Hurst Jaws of Life is a division of Hale Products Inc. Hale Products Inc. is a world leading provider of emergency service products in applications such as defense, rescue, firefighting and industry, and is one of the largest manufacturers of products to the emergency services worldwide. Hale Products Inc. is a unit of IDEX Corporation, an applied solutions company. For more information about Hurst Jaws of Life, please visit www.jawsoflife.com
New Hurst Jaws of Life KL-32 Defender Features 32.5 inch Spreading Distance Ergonomically-designed, 5,000 psi KL-32 Defender delivers spreading force up to 25,592 lbs. _________________________________________________________________________ Shelby, N.C. – The new Hurst Jaws of Life 5,000 psi KL-32 Defender spreader features a 32.5 inch spreading distance with a maximum spreading force of up to 25,592 lbs. and an ultimate pulling force of up to 7,760 lbs.  “The Hurst Jaws of Life Defender series of spreaders are built for easy handling with industry-leading ergonomic features like the star-grip actuator and stationary handle that provide fingertip control in all rescue situations,” said Bruce Johnston, director of marketing and product management for Hurst Jaws of Life. “The superior design of our 5,000 psi Defender series is a result of our engineers’ endless ingenuity.” The KL-32 Defender features a dead man control valve that reverts back to the neutral position if a rescuer’s hand slips from the control and a dual pilot check valve which sustains necessary load requirements if the flow of hydraulic fluid is interrupted. With the use of a SV power unit, the KL-32 Defender features a maximum opening speed of 10 seconds and closing speed of 8 seconds. Hurst Jaws of Life KL-32 Defender Technical Specifications: ·         Spreading distance: 32.5 inches ·         Length: 35.54 inches ·         Height: 8.35 inches ·         Width: 15.82 inches ·         Weight: 50 lbs.             The Hurst Jaws of Life Defender series of spreaders includes the 5,000 psi ML-28 Defender. The ML-28 Defender features a spreading distance of 28 inches, a maximum spreading force of 44,000 lbs. and a maximum pulling force of 6,969 lbs., and weighs only 49 lbs. Hurst Jaws of Life is a division of Hale Products Inc. Hale Products Inc. is a world leading provider of emergency service products in applications such as defense, rescue, firefighting and industry, and is one of the largest manufacturers of products to the emergency services worldwide. Hale Products Inc. is a unit of IDEX Corporation, an applied solutions company. For more information about Hurst Jaws of Life, please visit www.jawsoflife.com.
New Hurst Jaws of Life® JL-500 5,000 PSI Cutter Delivers Greater Cutting Force in Fully-Open Position Cutting blades engineered to handle large diameters and stronger metals _________________________________________________________________________ Shelby, N.C. – The new Hurst Jaws of Life® JL-500 5,000 psi cutter features an innovative blade design engineered to address the larger diameters and stronger metals being encountered by rescuers today. Unlike traditional rescue cutters, the forged shock-resistant steel blades of the JL-500 offer greater cutting capability near the fully-open position where it’s needed most and eliminates the tendency of the tool to rotate into the passenger compartment.  “We are excited to offer our customers the JL-500 cutter, which features the same innovative blade design and similar cutting capability found in our 10,000 psi S 700 Series,” said Bill Simmons, vice president and general manager for Hurst Jaws of Life. “This new cutter emphasizes our dedication to providing a full range of innovative rescue tool options for our customers.” The JL-500 cutter blades feature three distinct cutting angles which are crucial when cutting the ultra-high-strength press-hardened Boron sheet metal and Martensite Boron Steel found in large diameter A, B and C posts of modern vehicles. With maximum compressive forces in the near open position, as the JL-500 blades begin to close the press-hardened Boron sheet metal and Martensite steel cracks and fractures. As the cutter continues to close, blade angles change resulting in improved draw of the post material to the strongest cutting area at the rear of the blades. All Hurst Jaws of Life cutter blades, including those on the new JL-500, feature a forged shock-resistant tool steel that has been uniquely heat treated using a four-step tempering process, which makes the blades dent and chip resistant while maintaining blade ductility. This is crucial when cutting today’s high-strength steels. The JL-500’s extrication capabilities include passenger and over-the-road vehicles, structural collapse, aircraft egress and hundreds of other real world challenges. The JL-500 is fully equipped with built-in safety features, such as dead man controls, hand-guards, and preset internal relief valves. Hurst Jaws of Life JL-500 Cutter Technical Specifications: ·         Weight: 47 lbs. ·         Blade Opening: 7.3 in. ·         Length: 43.4 in. ·         Width: 11.3 in. ·         Height: 8.4 in. Hurst Jaws of Life is a division of Hale Products Inc. Hale Products Inc. is a world leading provider of emergency service products in applications such as defense, rescue, firefighting and industry, and is one of the largest manufacturers of products to the emergency services worldwide. Hale Products Inc. is a unit of IDEX Corporation, an applied solutions company. For more information about Hurst Jaws of Life, please visit www.jawsoflife.com.
Cutting Performance Redefined: Debunking the Myths Surrounding Rescue Tool Cutting Forces Essential Elements in Cutting Capability Typically, rescue cutters have been marketed by maximum cutting force. The standard has been - the more, the better. While cutting force and operator technique is very important, cutter blade design, which includes blade geometry and composition in conjunction with the manufacturing, forging and heat treating processes, is a key factor when determining a tool’s ultimate cutting capability. Because it comes down to saving lives, Hurst Jaws of Life® is dedicated to ensuring that rescuers, and those making equipment decisions on their behalf, understand the key elements that dictate cutter performance. Drawing Capability Often overlooked is the cutter blade’s ability to draw material to the rear of the blade, which is a key component in cutting capability. An effective cutter draws the metal to the rear of the blade where the cut force is greatest. Cutting Force at the Right Point Today’s modern vehicles use highly advanced types of steel in their construction. These highly reinforced structures do not compress into a tight bundle like the A-Posts, Roof Rails and B-Posts of passenger vehicles built in the 80s and 90s. Instead, when the cutter blades make contact with the high-strength outer layer of steel in today’s significantly larger posts, they are immediately up against the ultra-high-strength press-hardened Boron sheet metal and Martensite Boron Steel which lines the inside diameter of the structure. These advanced types of steel do not cut. And, compression of these structures is limited, which results in fracturing at greater than half their original diameter. All of this means that when cutting large diameter posts on today’s vehicles, maximum cutting energy is required at the tips of the blades at near full open position. Maximum Cutting Force Most of the hydraulic cutters on the market today achieve their advertised maximum cutting force as the blades’ leading edges cross past each other nearest to the blades’ pivot point. This means the cutter’s weakest point is when the blades are in the full open position. Cutting Force Calculations There is some confusion in the marketplace regarding how cutting forces are calculated, why advertised cutting forces may vary from NFPA (National Fire Protection Agency) guidelines, and how some manufacturers inflate cutting force measurements for marketing purposes. In the Hurst Jaws of Life® testing lab, our engineers calculate force measurements based on known facts, and then conduct real-world tests with production-grade tools to verify the data. And finally, we make sure our products are tested, retested, and tested again, until we are completely certain they can handle even the toughest emergency rescues. This data is then published internally and shared with customers. Some manufacturers go the other direction. They push equations to the brink when calculating force measurements in order to market higher cutting forces – even going so far as to publish cutting force numbers that could never be attained in the real world. The Hurst Jaws of Life S 700 Series cutter offers up to 77 percent more cutting power exactly where profiles of a car body are cut. The theoretical maximum cutting force for many cutters applies at a material diameter close to zero, which is an irrelevant figure in real world applications and means the cutter’s weakest point is when the blades are in the full open position. Additionally, maximum forces for traditional cutters apply at small material diameters where the force which is required to cut the material is very low. NFPA Compliant There is also confusion regarding the meaning of NFPA Compliant. To be clear, the NFPA does not provide certifications. The organization publishes a list of standards and independent labs, such as TUV and UL, certify that a product meets those standards. The NFPA publishes a respected process for testing and making claims based on a cutter’s ability to cut different size and shape metals. These ratings are published as A7, B6, etc. These letters and numbers represent different types and sizes of raw metals – specifically solid round bar, flat bar, square tube, round pipe, and angle iron – that must consistently be cut 12 times in a row with no damage to the cutter blade or the tool. All compliant cutters will feature a label stating NFPA 1936 Compliant. This standard provides the industry with a valuable starting point, but it is important to remember that rescuers cut vehicles and other implements to free trapped and injured people in environments that are far from the pristine nature of a lab. Rescuers do not cut perfectly round bar stock at 1 ¾ inches, as would be the case with a tool listed as an A9 in NFPA tests. It is also imperative to note that the NFPA has not issued a standard for cutting Boron-type materials. The new Hurst Jaws of Life S 700 series cutter design has improved blade geometry, which enables the forged shock resistant tool steel blades to attain their maximum cutting capability at a 5-inch opening. The blades on the Hurst Jaws of Life S 700 Series cutters feature a 7.3-inch opening in the fully open position and are specifically shaped to generate a high degree of power at the tip of the blade, making them more suitable for cutting the larger diameters and stronger steel being encountered by rescuers today. Additionally, the S 700 Series cutter blades have three distinct cutting angles. As the blades close, the press-hardened Boron sheet metal and Martensite steel cracks and fractures. As the cutters continue to close, blade angles change resulting in improved draw of the post material to the strongest cutting area at the rear of the blades. Cutting Technique With most of the current hydraulic cutters, the most successful tool position for cutting through a highly reinforced B-Pillar post is parallel with the vehicle’s body ring. In this position the blades are able to close more before coming into contact with the metal, which generates more force than if the tool was fully open and perpendicular to the vehicle. This means the tool is positioned in the window, which could potentially block access to the injured occupant for medical care or worse, the rescue cutter could rotate inward making contact with the patient. The tip of the blade on the new S 700 Series cutter has a punch-like design. Placing the crook of the inside cutter blade on the pillar-post weld flange, the tip of the outside blade is able to more easily punch through the highly reinforced areas of the A Pillar-posts and B-posts while maintaining the tool’s position outside the vehicle. This new cutter blade design eliminates the tendency of the tool to rotate into the passenger compartment.
Hurst Jaws of Life® S 700 Series Blade Design The new Hurst Jaws of Life® S 700 series cutter design has improved blade geometry, which enables the forged shock resistant tool steel blades to attain their maximum cutting capability at a 5-inch opening. The blades on the Hurst Jaws of Life S 700 Series cutters feature a 7.3-inch opening in the fully open position and are specifically shaped to generate a high degree of power at the tip of the blade, making them more suitable for cutting the larger diameters and stronger steel being encountered by rescuers today. The tip of the blade on the new S 700 Series cutter has a punch-like design. Placing the crook of the inside cutter blade on the pillar-post weld flange, the tip of the outside blade is able to more easily punch through the highly reinforced areas of the A Pillar-posts and B-posts while maintaining the tool’s position outside the vehicle. This new cutter blade design eliminates the tendency of the tool to rotate into the passenger compartment. Additionally, the S 700 Series cutter blades have three distinct cutting angles. As the blades close, the press-hardened Boron sheet metal and Martensite steel cracks and fractures. As the cutters continue to close, blade angles change resulting in improved draw of the post material to the strongest cutting area at the rear of the blades. All Hurst Jaws of Life® cutter blades, including those on the new S 700 Series, feature a forged shock-resistant tool steel that has been uniquely heat treated using a four-step tempering process, which makes the blades dent and chip resistant while maintaining blade ductility. This is crucial when cutting today’s high-strength steels. The S 700 Series’ extrication capabilities include shipboard damage control, structural collapse, aircraft egress and hundreds of other real world challenges. The S 700 Series is fully equipped with built-in safety features, such as dead man controls, hand-guards, and preset internal relief valves. The Hurst Jaws of Life® S 700 Series includes the S 700E and S 700 Cutter. The S 700E is part of the eDRAULIC line of rescue tools, which are engineered to free rescue workers of power units and heavy hoses, eliminating the set-up time associated with traditional rescue tools.
eDRAULIC by Hurst Jaws of Life® What is eDRAULIC? The eDRAULIC line of rescue tools were engineered to free rescue workers of power units and heavy hoses, eliminating the set-up time associated with traditional rescue tools. eDRAULICs feature the same impressive forces of standard hydraulics in a self-contained platform and provide operators with the freedom to operate in battery mode or plug into a power source for continuous operation. eDRAULIC rescue tools are powerful enough to stand alone as a complete rescue set, or to be used as a supplement to add portability to any existing rescue tool system. The product line includes two cutters, a spreader, a combination tool and a ram. S 700E - Cutter The S 700E provides rescue workers with the ability to perform rescues without hoses, a power unit or limitations. It’s designed to take on current vehicle construction, as well as future wider and stronger car posts, with up to 77 percent more cutting force in the relevant work area than other leading cutters on the market. And, its intelligent cutter geometry reduces tool movement during operation, which increases the tools ability to draw material to the back of the blade during operation. If needed, it can be plugged in for limitless power with a 110 adaptor. Blade Opening 7.3 in. / 185 mm Dimensions: l x w x h 36.4 x 11.8 x 11.4 in. / 925 x 300 x 290 mm Weight* 54.1 lbs. / 24.5 kg *weight without cable plug or battery Certification A8/B9/C8/D9/E9 S 311E - Cutter The sidekick to the bigger S 700E, the S 311E features a unique combination of brute cutting strength, large blade opening and low weight. Its sophisticated blade geometry means that it is fully optimized for vehicle extrication, providing more force at the right point. Rescuers can operate the tool using the power cord or switch over to battery mode for supreme portability.  Blade Opening 5.9 in. / 150 mm Dimensions: l x w x h 33.8 x 8.8 x 11.4 in. / 860 x 225 x 290 mm Weight* 42.8 lbs. / 19.4 kg *weight without cable plug or battery Certification A7/B8/C6/D7/E7 SP 300E - Spreader With no hoses, no power unit and no setup time the completely redesigned SP 300E spreader gives rescuers the ability to perform in even the most daunting environments with the perfect combination of strength, spreading distance and speed. The SP 300E features extremely flat tips to penetrate the narrowest gaps and a special "diamond" surface finish for excellent grip. The option to plug in and power the tool with a cord, allows for continuous performance. The KSV 11 chain set is available as a pulling accessory. Spreading Force Up to 25,000 lbs. Spreading Distance 23.8 in / 605 mm Pulling Force Up to 6,295 lbs. / 28 kN Pulling Distance 19.5 in. / 495 mm Dimensions l x w x h 35.2 x 14 x 11.4 in. / 894 x 356 x 290 mm Weight* 45.2 lbs. / 20.5 kg *weight without cable plug or battery Certification (planned) In relation to EN 13204; NFPA 1936 SC 350E – Combination Tool The SC 350E combination tool has all the power and flexibility to help rescuers rip, cut or bend steel as needed. The SC 350E will perform all these tasks without the need for hoses or a power unit, yet the option to plug in and power the tool with a cord, allows for continuous performance. Quite simply, it’s the perfect combination tool.  Spreading Force Up to 24,500 lbs. Pulling Force Up to 11,015 lbs. Pulling Distance 14.6 in. / 371 mm Dimensions l x w x h 35.75 x 8.86 x 11.42 in. / 908 x 225 x 290 mm Weight* 43.7 lbs. / 19.8 kg *weight without cable plug or battery Cutting Classification A6/B7/C7/D7/E7 R 411E - Ram While the R 411E is extremely compact, it offers enough strength to pack a powerful punch. The first ram without hoses, the R 411E has the ability to operate with a cord or without. The claws at the two ends can be rotated 360 degrees, enabling rescuers to apply the ram effectively in almost any precarious situation. The R 411E features an amazing extended length of 47.2 in. with the extension accessory. Piston Stroke 14.2 in. / 361 mm Lifting Force 23,154 lbs. / 103 kN Retracted Length 21.3 in. / 542 mm Extended Length 35.6 in. / 904 mm Extended Length w/Extension 47.2 in. / 1200 mm Dimensions l x w x h 21.4 x 5.9 x 10.4 in. / 542 x 150 x 265 mm Weight* 37.2 lbs. / 16.9 kg *without cable plug or battery Certification (planned) in relation to EN 13204; NFPA 1936
Hurst Jaws of Life® Expands Sales Support in Rocky Mountain Region Partnership with Shur-Sales & Marketing provides customer support from Arizona to Alaska _________________________________________________________________________ Shelby, N.C. – Hurst Jaws of Life® has engaged in a partnership with Shur-Sales & Marketing, a multi-divisional independent manufacturers' representative firm focusing on the Industrial Safety Equipment and Fire-Fighting Equipment marketplaces, to provide extended sales support for the Rocky Mountain region. Shur-Sales & Marketing’s Fire-Fighting Equipment Division will support Hurst Jaws of Life customers in Colorado, Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Washington, Oregon and Alaska. “Shur-Sales will provide Hurst Jaws of Life and our distributors with excellent reach and customer support in the Rocky Mountain region,” said Kevin Halstead, national sales manager, Hurst Jaws of Life. “Their sales team will be a tremendous asset, not only to end users, but also to our distributor networks on the West Coast and Mountain States regions.” The Shur-Sales & Marketing team will concentrate their efforts in the field, demonstrating products to end-users, answering questions, alleviating concerns and ultimately directing orders through Hurst Jaws of Life’s network of distributors. “We pride ourselves in having the most extensive product knowledge in the industry,” said Ken Bush, fire market manager, Shur-Sales & Marketing. “Our job is to educate the customer on the safest, most innovative and cost-effective solution and then pass that business to our distributor network; we are extremely excited to have the opportunity to partner with Hurst Jaws of Life – the leading supplier of rescue equipment internationally.” Hurst Jaws of Life is a division of Hale Products Inc. Hale Products Inc. is a world leading provider of emergency service products in applications such as defense, rescue, firefighting and industry, and is one of the largest manufacturers of products to the emergency services worldwide. Hale Products Inc. is a unit of IDEX Corporation, an applied solutions provider. For more information about Hurst Jaws of Life, please visit www.jawsoflife.com.
Hurst Jaws of Life® Receives Best Rescue Tool Innovation Award from Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment Magazine for New eDraulic Line _________________________________________________________________________ Shelby, N.C. – Hurst Jaws of Life® has received the Best Rescue Tool Innovation Award from Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment magazine for the company’s new eDRAULIC™ line of electro-hydraulic rescue tools.             “We are very excited about the positive recognition the new eDRAULIC line of rescue tools has received not only from Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment magazine, but also from users in the field,” said Uwe Kirchner, president of IDEX Rescue and Fire Suppression Groups. The eDRAULIC line of rescue tools were engineered to free rescue workers of power units and heavy hoses, eliminating the set-up time associated with traditional rescue tools. eDRAULICs feature the same impressive forces of standard hydraulics in a self-contained platform and provide operators with the freedom to operate in battery mode or plug into a power source for continuous operation. These tools are powerful enough to stand alone as a complete rescue set, or to be used as a supplement to add portability to any existing rescue tool system. The product line includes a spreader, a ram, and two cutters, including the S 700 E that delivers more cutting force in the relevant work area than other cutters on the market. “We are proud to support rescuers by developing equipment that reduces the extrication time and provides more power where they need it to tackle the increasing challenges of vehicle extrications,” said Bill Simmons, vice president and general manager for Hurst Jaws of Life. Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment magazine recognizes companies each year that have introduced new and improved products that they believe will have a significant impact on the fire service. This year’s categories included: Best New Apparatus, Best Environmental Innovation, Best New Protective Gear, Best New Apparatus Component and Best Rescue Tool Innovation. Hurst Jaws of Life is a division of Hale Products Inc. Hale Products Inc. is a world leading provider of emergency service products in applications such as defense, rescue, firefighting and industry, and is one of the largest manufacturers of products to the emergency services worldwide. Hale Products Inc. is a unit of IDEX Corporation. For more information about Hurst Jaws of Life, please visit www.jawsoflife.com.
Hurst Jaws of Life® Announces First Rescue Worldwide with Hurst eDRAULIC™ Rescue Tools                                       New Electro-hydraulic Tool Used to Extricate Pinned, Unconscious Passenger Shelby, NC – The first rescue utilizing Hurst’s new line of electro-hydraulic tools, eDRAULIC, was made on September 2, 2010 by Lake Country Fire and Rescue. The eDRAULIC line of rescue tools features the same impressive forces of standard hydraulics in a self-contained rescue tool.  These tools are powerful enough to stand alone as a complete rescue set, or used as a supplement to add portability to any existing rescue tool system, as it was in this rescue situation.  The initial offering in the product line includes a spreader, two cutters, and a ram. The Lake Country Fire and Rescue department, serving Chenequa, Nashotah, and Delafield, WI, was dispatched to the scene of a one-vehicle MVA involving two patients, in which one patient was pinned and unconscious. The vehicle, broadside vs. tree, presented severe damage and required extensive extrication. Lt. Peter Walker of Lake Country Fire and Rescue, who is also a sales rep for the Hurst Jaws of Life distributor 5 Alarm Fire and Safety, had recently placed the SP300E eDRAULIC spreader in his vehicle for demonstrations at local departments.  Lt. Walker was the first to arrive on scene and with only 50% battery life remaining, deployed the tool during this rescue to supplement the truck hydraulics. The spreader performed door removal, fender crush, dash lift, and sidewall spread techniques to ultimately free the trapped patient performed simultaneously with roof removal operations and cross-ramming maneuvers.  “The Hurst SP300E was an excellent complement to the selector-valve power unit, which would have otherwise limited operation to one tool at a time,” states Fire Chief Jack Edwards with Lake Country Fire and Rescue.  “With no need for additional hydraulic lines, the spreader integrated seamlessly into the existing system, making the spreader a valuable asset that reduced the overall patient removal time.” For more information about this revolutionary product line please visit www.jawsoflife.com. About Hurst Jaws of Life ® Hurst Jaws of Life is a division of Hale Products Inc. Hale Products Inc. is a world leading provider of emergency service products in applications such as defense, rescue, firefighting, and industry, and is one of the largest manufacturers of products to the emergency services worldwide. Hale Products Inc. is a unit of IDEX Corporation, an applied solutions provider.
 
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