Cement Patching: Works in Wide Temperature Range
Dura-Plate 2300 is a cementitious resurfacer for patching and filling voids in concrete and masonry structures. The coating consists of portland cement, hydrophobic thixotropes, fiber reinforcement, graded silica sand and other aggregates. Mixed from a three-component package, it is dry to the touch after three to four hours. The compound can be applied by trowel or by spray in temperatures as low as 40°F, with no need for additional heating. Sherwin-Williams; www.sherwin-williams.com
Cut-Off tool: Quick-Change Flange
The Hilti AG 500-A18 Cordless Cut-Off Tool has a cordless motor powered by a 18-volt, 5.2-amp-hour battery. The tool features a keyless, quick-change flange for faster disc change-out. Safety features include an electronic brake to stop the disc within one second and active-torque control. The cut-off tool can be used to cut or grind cast-iron pipe, strut, threaded rod, sheet metal and stainless steel. It also can be used for grinding and finishing steel beams, plates and steel mesh. Hilti; www.us.hilti.com
Thermal imager: Dual Lasers Improve Response
The M12 7.8KP Thermal Imager boasts an 83:1 distance-to-spot performance ratio, with dual-laser sensors to reduce blurring of hot and cold border areas on the display. It has a temperature-sensing range of 14°F to 626°F and features a 2.4-in. screen. The thermal imager’s rugged casing allows it to survive a 6-ft drop, and it has a battery life of 10 hours. The onboard 8-GB SD card stores temperature data as well as thermal images in PNG format. A Micro USB port allows for easy downloading to a laptop. Milwaukee Tool; www.milwaukeetool.com
Wheel Loaders: Power-Split Transmissions
Liebherr’s XPower Wheel Loaders feature redesigned, power-split transmissions that use both a hydrostatic drive and a mechanical drive to perform well under different conditions. This drivetrain option is standard and can result in fuel savings, since the machine can adjust to demand. There are five models in the XPower series, with operating weights ranging from 39,000 lb to 72,000 lb. All the wheel loaders have Tier 4 Final engines that use selective-catalytic reduction to meet emissions standards. The Z-bar linkage for the wheel loaders has been reinforced, resulting in a 20% improvement in breakout forces compared to earlier Liebherr wheel loaders. Liebherr; www.liebherr.us
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