This week in construction products, we look at grinder dust guards, a new jobsite chop saw and one of the largest truck cranes in North America. Click the image to begin the slide show.
Products Snapshot
The D28710 14-in. Abrasive Chop Saw is designed to cut through tough materials such as cast-iron pipe, angle iron, threaded rod, conduit and square tubing. It is powered by a 15-amp, 4-hp motor and weighs only 36.5 lb. The saw also features a quick-look vise for material clamping and releasing, onboard wrench storage and an adjustable spark deflector. DeWALT; 800-433-9258; www.dewalt.com
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The 140-ton HTC-3140 heavy-lift truck crane features a Tier 4i, 215-hp Cummins engine in the upper and a 581-hp Cummins ISX15 engine with a diesel particulate filter and SCR in the lower. Both engines meet current EPA emissions requirements, and the new technology does not increase the truck crane's overall weight. The HTC-3140 features a redesigned cab, which is able to tilt up to 20 degrees to allow the operator more visibility at high boom angles. Link-Belt Cranes; www.linkbelt.com
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The RetroDriller Fastener is designed for retrofitting metal roofs. The fastener has a drill point that is designed to quickly cut through metal-roof deck and into structural purlins up to 3/16 in. Designed to secure single-ply roofing membrane, the fastener is available in 4-, 5-, 6-, 8- and 10-in. lengths. The fastener is compatible with OMG TPO and PVC RhinoBond Plants. OMG Roofing Products; 800-633-3800; www.olyfast.com
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Two new dust-collecting cutting guards are now available for Makita's 4 1/2-in. to 5-in. grinders. The grinder attachments are made of cast aluminum and weigh only 0.45 lb. The guard has a dust port that is compatible with most commercial vacuum hoses. The dust guards can be used in a wide range of concrete and masonry applications, including concrete cutting, tile cutting, tuck pointing and cutting expansion joints. Makita; 800-462-5482; www.makitatools.com
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The Bosch PS90 12V Max Inspection Camera has a 17-millimeter metal camera head and a 48-in., waterproof flexible imager. Further, the camera has a 2.7-in. screen with an LED back light and is powered by a 12-V Max lithium-ion battery that provides eight to 15 hours of use, depending on back-light use. An optional 36-in. imager with a 9.8-mm camera head is available for reaching tighter spaces. Bosch Power Tools; 877-267-2499; www.boschtools.com
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