Here’s a rundown of all the new gear that Milwaukee Tool announced in their recent Pipeline 2020 episode 4 video.
New Milwaukee Lighting Products
There will be a new M12 Rover LED flood light, with the motto “grip it, stick it, pivot,” as it features multiple mounting options.
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New Milwaukee M12 Rover LED Flood Light – “Grip it, Stick it, Pivot”
Price: $59 (bare tool)
ETA: November 2020
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Milwaukee Tool has also introduced a new M18 Rocket tripod LED worklight that’s brighter and equipped with a USB charging port, and there’s also a new carrying bag.
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New 2nd-Gen Milwaukee M18 Rocket Tower Light: Brighter, USB, and Carrying Case
Price: $399 for the bare tool, $599 for the kit
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The new Milwaukee M18 Packout worklight was also featured in the latest Pipeline episode.
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Price: $199
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They also showcased the new Milwaukee RedLithium USB rechargeable battery LED flashlights.
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New Milwaukee Red Lithium USB Rechargeable Flashlights (2020)
Price: $70 for the compact, $80 for the “twist to focus”
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The Milwaukee M18 dual power flood light, 2366-20 delivers 4000 lumens of TrueView high definition output and can fill large areas with light. There are 3 brightness modes, and runtime is up to 12 hours with an M18 XC 5Ah battery.
It’s dust and water resistant at IP54, and has an AC port for 120V operation.
Price: $149
ETA: Early 2021
New Milwaukee PPE & Safety Gear
There are a LOT of new PPE SKUs. Please let us know which ones you’re most interested in, and I’ll follow up with more details. A lot of these new additions are self-explanatory.
Hard Hat Lanyards
Hard Hat Lanyard with Clip 48-22-8800: $10
Hard Hat Lanyard with Loop 48-22-8801: $6
Colored and Magnified Safety Glasses
Anti-scratch, fog-free, anti-scratch magnifying, and performance safety glasses.
New Safety Glasses
- Safety Glasses – Clear Anti-Scratch Lenses48-73-2010—$7.97
- Safety Glasses – Clear Fog-Free Lenses48-73-2012—$14.97
- Safety Glasses – Tinted Anti-Scratch Lenses48-73-2015—$7.97
- Safety Glasses – Tinted Fog-Free Lenses48-73-2017—$14.97
New Colored Lens Safety Glasses
- Safety Glasses – Yellow Anti-Scratch Lenses48-73-2100—$7.97
- Safety Glasses – Yellow Fog-Free Lenses48-73-2102—$14.97
- Safety Glasses – Gray Anti-Scratch Lenses48-73-2105—$7.97
- Safety Glasses – Gray Fog-Free Lenses48-73-2107—$14.97
New Performance Safety Glasses
- Performance Safety Glasses – Yellow Fog-Free Lenses48-73-2120—$19.97
- Performance Safety Glasses – Gray Fog-Free Lenses48-73-2125—$19.97
New Magnified Safety Glasses
- Safety Glasses – +1.0 Magnified Clear Anti-Scratch Lenses48-73-2200—$10.97
- Safety Glasses – +1.5 Magnified Clear Anti-Scratch Lenses 48-73-2202—$10.97
- Safety Glasses – +2.0 Magnified Clear Anti-Scratch Lenses 48-73-2204—$10.97
- Safety Glasses – +2.5 Magnified Clear Anti-Scratch Lenses 48-73-2206—$10.97
- Safety Glasses – +3.0 Magnified Clear Anti-Scratch Lenses 48-73-2208—$10.97
Existing SKUs
- Performance Safety Glasses – Clear Fog-Free Lenses48-73-2020—$19.97
- Performance Safety Glasses – Tinted Fog-Free Lenses48-73-2025—$19.97
- Performance Safety Glasses w/Gasket – Clear Fog-Free Lenses48-73-2040—$29.97
- Performance Safety Glasses w/Gasket– Tinted Fog-Free Lenses48-73-2045—$39.97
Milwaukee Retractable Lanyard
50″ length, 5 lb support, locking swiveling quick-connect carabiner.
48-22-8825 – $44.97
Milwaukee Banded Ear Plugs
Adaptable design for 3-point wear above head, below chin, behind neck.
- Banded Ear Plugs 48-73-3201: $12
- Replacement Flanged Ear Plugs 48-73-3205 – NRR 26
- Replacement Foam Ear Plugs 48-73-3206 – NRR 25
ETA: Early 2021
Milwaukee Face Masks
There will be 2 new styles of face mask with 2- or 3-layer construction.
They’re all made with soft, breathable layers, and said to be designed for all-day jobsite wear. An anti-microbial treatment prevents odor-causing bacteria, and moisture wicking layers improve user comfort.
Ear loops are adjustable, and a flexible nose bridge improves the fit to a user’s face.
The 3-layer masks are structured to separate them from users’ mouths to make it easier to move (and presumably talk).
- Red
- 1pk Red 2-Layer Face Mask 48-73-4227
- 3pk Red 2-Layer Face Mask 48-73-4228
- 10pk Red 2-Layer Face Mask 48-73-4229
- Gray
- 1pk Gray 2-Layer Face Mask 48-73-4230
- 3pk Gray 2-Layer Face Mask 48-73-4231
- 10pk Gray 2-Layer Face Mask 48-73-4232
- 3-Layer Performance
- 1pk 3-Layer Performance Face Mask – S/M 48-73-4234
- 3pk 3-Layer Performance Face Mask – S/M 48-73-4235
- 10pk 3-Layer Performance Face Mask – S/M 48-73-4236
- 1pk 3-Layer Performance Face Mask – L/XL 48-73-4237
- 3pk 3-Layer Performance Face Mask – L/XL 48-73-4238
- 10pk 3-Layer Performance Face Mask – L/XL 48-73-4239
ETA: January 2021 at select distributors
Pricing: TBA
New Milwaukee Tool Knee Pads
Free-Flex Knee Pad – lightweight comfort – 48-73-6000.
Hard Cap Gel Knee Pad – designed for extended wear, hard cap for longer life – 48-73-6010.
Performance Knee Pad – maximum comfort while being longest lasting, colorless cap to prevent marking sensitive surfaces – 48-73-6040.
Stabilizer Knee Pad – most secure with maximum comfort, hinged thigh strap for better mobility – 48-73-6050.
Pricing: TBA
ETA: Early 2021
New Milwaukee Tool Safety Vests
Class 3 High Visibility Safety Vest – 48-73-5141 to 48-73-5148 – $22.97
Class 2 High Visibility Mesh Safety Vest – 48-73-5111 to 48-73-5118 – $17.99
Class 3 High Visibility Mesh Safety Vest – 48-73-5131 to 48-73-5138 – $20.97
Class 2 Breakaway High Visibility Mesh Safety Vest – 48-73-5121 to 48-73-5128 – $19.97
Class 2 Surveyor’s High Visibility Safety Vest – 48-73-5161 to 48-73-5168 – $69.97
The Surveyor’s vest allows users to carry more gear, with 27 pockets including a rear tablet pocket.
ETA: Early 2021
New Milwaukee Tool Hard Hats & Helmets
There will be many new hard hats, focused on a new 6pt ratcheting suspension. The new design is Bolt system compatible with 6 accessory slots including headlamp mount and featuring an adjustable swinging ratchet for more comfort. Available in Class C vented and Class E unvented with both front and full brim styles.
8 colors:
- White
- Gray
- Black
- Red
- Orange
- Yellow
- Green
- Blue
ETA: Available Now
Milwaukee is also coming out with new safety helmets, which are said to provide better protection and more comfort.
It’s rated Type 2 for head protection, and protects against side and top impacts.
There’s a padded suspension for extended wear and adjustable swinging ratchet for better comfort.
The helmets will also be compatible with Bolt hard hat accessories.
ETA: June 2021
Bolt Hard Hat Accessory Expansion
- Ear muff
- Visor with sunshade
- Clear full face shield
Bolt-compatible hard hats all have a headlamp mount built in.
ETA: Mid-2021
Where to Buy?
These tool retailers have set up Pipeline landing pages where you can view the new Milwaukee tools. Some tools won’t be immediately available for preordering.
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Watch the Announcement Video
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New Milwaukee Cordless Power Tools & More – Pipeline 2020 Ep 3 Rundown
Jared
I like the idea of a structured face mask. I’d like to see a piece of metal in the nose bridge to help it seal around your nose and hold it’s shape. I wear glasses and in these covid times it drives me nuts that they fog up all the time when I wear a mask. I presume this might be a common problem in the trades as most are wearing safety glasses even if they don’t require prescription lenses.
I also think masks that have a strip of metal are often too thin. E.g. I wouldn’t mind if it took a little more force to bend the shape if I could get it to seal better.
JR3 Home Performance
I use a anti-fog treatment on glasses. It helps a little bit
Tom D
Cut a small hole on the bottom or otherwise provide a way for air to get out downward- then you’ll bot fog up as much.
Jim Felt
As I prefer US made masks which don’t offer good under-eye “fog” shielding for my glasses so here’s the solution I’ve found for making a nose “clamp” work. Cheap and tidy. Can’t be reused but who cares.
240-pack 90MM Aluminum Strips Nose Wire Nose Bridge Clips for Mask DIY Wire for Sewing Crafts https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0897FCBRL/
Stuart
Umm… why is there an extra metal nose bridge clip in her HAIR?
https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71ntTid48vL._AC_SL1500_.jpg
Jim Felt
@Stuart
Yes! That’s too funny.
But hey the Mona Lisa too.
Koko The Talking Ape
You can also use those things like wire ties that come on coffee bags. Or just some aluminum wire. Stitch it in place. Takes 30 seconds.
Cutting a hole in the mask is, sorry to say it, a dick move.
RayRay
>>Cut a small hole on the bottom or otherwise provide a way for air to get out downward-then you’ll not fog up as much.
Cutting a hole in the mask greatly decreases any protection benefits the mask provides tobyouband those around you and defeats the purpose of wearing one.
OhioHead
Check out recycled firefighter, his use of metal in the nose/bridge area is well done (I guess 12 or 14 ga solid is used), makes a huge difference to prevent digging + glasses placement is critical.
Jared
Thanks for all the suggestions! I’ve got anti-fog and nose strips on the way. I’ll see how it goes.
Chris
Use Cat Crap anti-fog lens cleaner. it works better than anything else.
Tom D
They showed a clear all-around extension for the hard hat – almost like a sombrero. I can’t find a picture of it anywhere!
That_Guy
Two Questions…
1) The visor for the hardhat they did not make it clear if/what impact/safety ratings it has associated with it for example my Uvex bionic Meets ANSI Z87+ (High Impact) /CSA Z94.3 standard…
2) This might be worth a longer write up/article on the topic of helmets, I’m seeing more professionals wearing the fancy KASK Safety ones and even the super pricey Proto integral helmets…I also see that 3m has a line that has come to market. I understand that they are more comfortable to wear and that they have a longer “lifespan” in theory(wear&tear aside)…I can’t seem to get a solid answer about overall benefits vs protection trade off ..perhaps an article or interview with Milwaukee/others might shed some light on this.
Stuart
There aren’t any images or detailed info about the Bolt accessory expansion.
I would assume they’re rated for impact protection, but likely designed for use with secondary eye protection. Face shields aren’t often intended for use in place of eye protection, but in conjunction with them.
I’m interested in both the 6pt hard hat and the helmet design.
Helmet designs have come a long way in recent years, with advancements of all kinds. Bicycle helmets, for instance, are very different than 10 years ago, and combat helmets have also evolved, such as with the newer IHPS helmets.
3M makes combat helmets, and you have to wonder how much tech is passed between work and combat designs.
Milwaukee is eager to talk about the new safety tech, but I haven’t taken them up on that yet for lack of knowing what to ask. I’ll work on it.
Jim Felt
The fact that they’re “eager” is a very consumer/customer friendly approach.
But their onslaught of new product intros is already pretty much proof of that approach.
Corey Moore
Curious if their 6 pt racheting suspension is fully closed like traditional ones, or open in the back like Lyft’s. I’ve been wearing a Lyft for about a year now, and have been blown away by the difference in comfort for 10-12 hours in a hard hat that’s not generic bulk equipment.
Chris
No Bluetooth/radio headphones 🙁 I’m bummed