At FDIC 2014, Fire Engineering Associate Editor Derek Rosenfeld visited the Hurst Jaws of Life booth to speak with Bruce Johnston, director of marketing and product management, and to learn more about Hurst’s new eDRAULIC 2.0 Line of cutters.

Here, Bruce gives a quick demonstration of the S 311E2 Cutter’s power:

Hurst Jaws of Life: eDRAULIC 2.0 Rescue Tools

At FDIC 2014, Hurst Jaws of Life unveiled the next generation of eDRAULIC battery-powered rescue tools – eDRAULIC 2.0. The new eDRAULIC 2.0 rescue tool line introduced at the show features two cutters, two spreaders and two combination tools. Stronger, lighter and easier to handle than the original eDRAULIC range, all of the eDRAULIC 2.0 tools shown at FDIC are available now.

“The introduction of Hurst Jaws of Life eDRAULIC technology four years ago completely changed what was possible with extrication tools,” said Bruce Johnston, director of marketing for Hurst Jaws of Life. “Rescue professionals already love eDRAULIC battery-powered rescue tools and with this technology update we took the performance, portability and ease-of-use to another level.”

Because eDRAULIC rescue tools do not require an external power source and can be deployed immediately and in extreme terrain, they have overwhelmingly become the extrication tool of choice for rescuers around the world.

The available eDRAULIC 2.0 line includes:

The Hurst Jaws of Life eDRAULIC 2.0 cutters, spreaders and combination tools are available now. Customers may order the original eDRAULIC tools while supplies last. Hurst Jaws of Life will continue to provide service and support for all eDRAULIC tools.

Hurst Jaws of Life® tools have helped rescuers save hundreds of thousands of lives. The company’s commitment to research and development and dedication to quality engineering and manufacturing, has resulted in a line of products known for outstanding safety, durability and performance. Hurst Jaws of Life, Inc., is a unit of IDEX Corporation, an applied solutions company. For more information about Hurst Jaws of Life, please visit www.jawsoflife.com.The eDRAULIC line of rescue tools are engineered to free rescue workers of power units and heavy hoses, eliminating the set-up time associated with traditional rescue tools. eDRAULIC tools 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.

eDRAULIC 2.0 rescue tools feature streamlined designs to cut weight, while increasing portability and performance.

Speed and power have been packed into one game-changing cutter.

Six pounds lighter than its predecessor, and just as powerful, the S 700E2 is light years ahead of the competition. This battery-powered cutter performs heroic rescues without hoses or a power unit. It’s designed to take on current as well as future vehicle construction. Plus, it has 77% more cutting force where you need it.

NFPA Cutter Rating                     A8 / B9 / C8 / D9 / E9

The S 700E2’s little, but powerful, brother.

It may be the 700’s little brother, but it doesn’t lack for power. This tool is the perfect extrication cutter and is the most convenient tool for getting to the action. Nearly four pounds lighter than its predecessor, this tool moves quickly at the scene and past the competition.

Length                                     33.4 in / 847 mm (w/o battery)

Weight                                     39.0 lbs / 17.7 kg (w/o battery)

NFPA Cutter Rating                     A7 / B8 / C6 / D7 / E7

An extra-strength spreader for extra-strength rescues.

The superior ergonomics, durable construction and “diamond” surface tips make this tool the beast of the eDRAULIC spreader line. Its strength makes it perfect for urban disaster recovery and traffic accidents.

Max Spreading Force                   72,800 lbs / 324 kN

Max Pulling Force                        9,900 lbs / 44 kN

With no hoses, no power unit and no setup time this redesigned spreader is lighter, smaller and lets nothing get in the way. Its “diamond” surface tips not only have excellent grip, but are designed extremely flat to penetrate the narrowest gaps. This tool is quite frankly the perfect combination of strength, spreading distance and speed.

Max Spreading Force               32,600 lbs / 145 kN

Max Pulling Force                    6,300 lbs / 28 kN

It combines cutting, spreading and being awesome.

The SC 357E2 uses a compact, single integrated design to house a tool that does so much. It cuts; it spreads; it’s perfect for those first responders who need to be ready to accomplish anything. And, do it fast.

Max Spreading Force                  225,483 lbs / 1,003 kN

Max Pulling Force                       10,791 lbs / 48 kN

NFPA Cutter Rating                    A7 / B7 / C7 / D7 / E7

Good things do come in small packages.

This 34-pound tactical combination tool is a lightweight superhero. And with no hose or power unit, rescuers can quickly get to the job of cutting, ripping and bending steel and saving lives. It’s perfect for any rescue situation.

Max Spreading Force                   157,366 lbs / 700 kN

Max Pulling Force                        7,644 lbs / 34 kN

NFPA Cutter Rating                    A6 / B6 / C6 / D7 / E7