Floor gear

Tablets that survive the forge floor

Scale dust, oil, heat off the press, gloved hands and drops onto concrete kill ordinary tablets fast. These are rugged tablets, cases and mounts we'd trust for running BilletWise at the saw and the press.

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Tablets

Apple iPad 11-inch (A16, 128GB, Wi-Fi)

  • Works across iPhone, Mac and AirDrop
  • Touch ID, all-day battery
  • Fits the OtterBox Defender cases below

The pick for shops already on Apple: easy to manage, share and sync. Pair it with a Defender case for the floor.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 (8", 5G, 128GB)

  • IP68, MIL-STD-810H
  • Glove-touch screen, S Pen included
  • Replaceable battery

Built for industrial work: works with gloves on, and a swappable battery keeps it running all shift.

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OUKITEL RT8 rugged tablet (11", 256GB)

  • IP68 / IP69K, MIL-STD-810H
  • Rated for 1.5 m drops
  • 20,000 mAh battery, folding stand

Budget pick with a big 11" screen and a stand for propping at the press.

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Ulefone Armor Pad 2 (11", 256GB)

  • IP68 / IP69K, MIL-STD-810H
  • Gorilla Glass 5, 500 nits
  • 18,600 mAh battery

Sealed, wash-down rated body that shrugs off oil and scale dust.

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Heavy-duty cases

OtterBox Defender Series for iPad (A16 & 10th gen)

  • 2x MIL-STD-810G drop testing
  • Built-in screen protector
  • Port covers, 4-position stand

Turns a standard iPad into a floor tablet. Port covers keep scale dust out.

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OtterBox Defender for Business, iPad (A16 & 10th gen), high-vis orange

  • 2x MIL-STD-810G drop testing
  • Kickstand + hand strap
  • Port covers

Hi-vis orange is easy to find on a cluttered floor, and the hand strap helps with gloves.

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OtterBox Defender Series for Galaxy Tab A9+

  • 2x MIL-STD-810G drop testing
  • Built-in screen protector, shield stand
  • Port covers

Low-cost way to ruggedize an inexpensive Android tablet for every station.

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Mounts & accessories

RAM Mounts X-Grip holder for 9–11" tablets (RAM-HOL-UN9U)

  • Spring-loaded cradle fits cased tablets
  • AMPS hole pattern for RAM bases and arms

Holds a cased tablet at the saw, a cart or the manipulator cab. Base and arm are sold separately.

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Heat & safety gear

PPE must meet your shop's safety program and hazard assessment. These picks aren't a substitute for it; check ratings against your hazards before buying.

Aluminized sleeves, gloves and coats from an industrial supplier are coming soon.

NoCry hard hat with mesh face shield and ear muffs

  • ANSI Z87.1 mesh and clear visors included
  • ANSI Z89.1 hard hat, adjustable ear muffs

Complete kit with a ventilated steel mesh visor that keeps scale off the face without trapping heat. Wear safety glasses underneath.

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NoCry clear anti-fog safety glasses

  • ANSI Z87.1 certified, 100% UV
  • Adjustable temples and nose pad

Tens of thousands of reviews: comfortable, anti-fog glasses to keep stocked at every station.

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