Products 04/06/2011
| Way Down In The Hole: Drill Rig The Sandvik DI550 is a down-the-hole hammer drill rig that features a 434-hp diesel engine and a 24.4-m³ compressor with airflow at 24 bar. It is designed to work with Sandvik’s 3-in. to 5-in. RH550 hammers. The rig features a built-in dust collector with persistent cleaning to reduce overall dust emissions. Sandvik Mining and Construction; www.sandvik.com |
| Concrete Testing: Portable Field Unit Resipod is a non-destructive, portable device for checking the electrical resistivity of concrete. It meets AASHTO’s TP9511 standard on concrete surface resistivity. Proceq; 800-839-7016; www.proceq.com |
| Concrete Bonding: Hot Melt System Power Adhesives has introduced a hot-melt bonding system for attaching form liners, weld plates and other structural and architectural elements to pre-cast concrete. The solvent-free system does not require priming. Power Adhesives; 704-334-3435; www.poweradhesives.com |
| Dump-Truck Tire: Improved Tread Life The XDR 2 Tire for rigid dump trucks has over 20% more tread life than its predecessor, the XDR, according to the manufacturer. A thicker undertread and a larger central lug improve tire durability. Michelin Earthmover; 877-574-8473; www.michelinearthmover.com |
| Rolling Asphalt: Pneumatic-Tire Compactor The Case PT240 Pneumatic Tire Compactor is an eight-wheeled machine designed for rolling hot-mix asphalt surface treatments, such as chip and seal as well as soil stabilization applications. The compactor is able to work on grades up to 25�. Case Construction Equipment; 866-542-2736; www.casece.com |
