New product announcements: 01/14/2009 Framing Nailer: Paper-tape Nails Load Quickly The Model DF250S 20° Framing Nailer is a pneumatic nailer that can be loaded with up to 70 paper-tape nails at a time. The tool’s nail lock-out feature is designed to prevent dry firing, and according to the manufacturer, it is able to drive 16D nails flush into laminated veneer lumber without the need for additional hammering. The nailer weighs only 8.1 lb, can accept a nails from 2-in. to 3 ½-in. in smooth, ring or screw shank, and is designed to work with Duo-Fast paper-tape nail strips. Duo-Fast Construction;
New product announcements: 01/07/2009 Road milling: Dual Operator Stations The MT2000 milling machine is a four-track, front-load, half-lane milling machine powered by a 610-hp Tier 3 Cummins Engine. The machine has three distinct engine and drum-cutting speeds selectable from the operator’s control panel, with a low-speed setting for higher torque on tough road beds and a high-speed setting for maximum travel speed on shallow cuts. Two operating stations allow flexibility while either panel can control both sides of the machine. Volvo Construction Equipment; 828-650-2000; www.volvo.com Spark-Reduced Grinding Discs: Safer Eco Brazing Diamond Grinding Discs are intended for use in hazardous
For many of us, the New Year in today’s economy means eating out less often, putting off big purchases and perhaps laying off a few employees. Everyone is on the lookout for efficiency wherever it can be found, including the latest in work-truck vehicles. But a new hybrid pickup, while intriguing from a fuel-sipping and technology standpoint, still falls short of delivering the goods. Slide Show Photo: General Motors The hybrid system consists of a 6.0L V8, a two-mode transmission and a 300-Volt nickel-metal-hydride battery pack. Energy prices ran contractors through the ringer last year, and among the rides that
New product announcements: 12/31/2008 Concrete Pouring: Truck-Mounted Boom Pump The S 32 X Truck-mounted Boom Pump now features a redesigned frame with a slewing gear-bearing turntable. The pump is able to supply 178 cu yd per hour of concrete, and 1,233 psi at 23 strokes per minute. It comes standard with a twin-wall Super 3000 pipeline, carbide wear parts and a night light kit. Optional equipment includes an auto-greasing system, high-pressure washer with wand and a water-tank heater. Schwing; 888-724-9464; www.schwing.com Foundation Drill Rig: Articulated The DeltaBase 95 Drill Rig is intended for foundation drilling, specifically tieback and soil nail
New product announcements: 12/17/2008 Quieter Generator: Designed To Prevent Leakage The T120 Super Quiet Generator features a Tier 3 diesel engine and an overlapping sheet-metal cabinet that reduces noise levels. It has standard 110% spill containment of all on-board fluids, which the manufacturer claims significantly reduces environmental contamination from spilled fuel, coolant and oil. The T120 generator is capable of 24 hours of continuous use on one tank of fuel, and power can be supplied simultaneously from its three-phase and single-phase voltage receptacles. Terex; 203-222-7170; www.terex.com Demolition Hammer: Constant Rate, Lower Vibration The MHE 96 SDS-Max Demolition Hammer is for
New product announcements: 12/10/2008 Angle Grinders: Improved Airflow The line of Milwaukee 41½-in. Angle Grinders features a redesigned airflow system, including debris baffles that deflect particles from the engine intake and multiport exhaust to extend overall tool life. The seven angle grinders have power ratings from 7 amps to 10 amps, all running at 10,000 rpm. They each feature a burst-resistant adjustable guard, soft-grip three-position side handle and external brush doors for easy access to brushes. Milwaukee Electric Tool; 800-729-3878; www.milwaukeetool.com Adhesive Anchor System: Easy Installation and Fast Cure HIT-HY 150 MAX Fast Cure Adhesive Anchor System has received an ICC-ES
New product announcements: 12/03/2008 Air Compressor: Designed For Drilling Equipment The DrillAir line of compressors is specifically designed to supply air at rates needed for drilling applications. It is capable of 1,284 cfm of free-air delivery, 1,335 cfm at 365 psi and 1,198-1,252 cfm at 435 psi. The redesigned line provides a 4% reduction in energy consumption and 15% lower thrust load. It is powered by a 575-hp, Caterpillar C18 Acert Tier 3 diesel engine, and is available in skid-mount, support-mount or tandem or wagon-wheel versions. Atlas Copco; 803-817-7434; www.atlascopco.com Equipment Tracking: Wireless Monitoring The OEM Data Delivery Telematics System
New product announcements: 11/26/2008 Telescoping Boom: Staying Balanced The S-85 Model of telescoping booms includes several new features, including fixed-width axles for simpler transport and setup and a virtual pivot boom system, which keeps the weight of the boom over the chassis while it elevates, reducing the need for extra counterweights. The 80-ft boom of the S-85 can extend to fully elevated in 68 seconds and new boom sensors keep it smooth. Genie Industries Inc.; 800-536-1800; www.genieindustries.com Field Controller: Log Survey Data, Snap Photos The FC-2500 Field Controller is a rugged, waterproof surveying tool which features a 624-MHz processor, 256
Retail and office construction are in decline. Banks are playing Scrooge with new bailout bucks. For-sale signs line the street, and housing starts keep receding.These are tough times, when every dollar spent on capital equipment must be spent wisely. For working people in need of a new truck, that need translates into a pickup that not only leads in raw grunt but also fuel economy and utility. ENR evaluated two redesigned models, the 2009 Ford F-150 and 2009 Dodge Ram 1500, to determine which workhorse truly deserves a spot at the jobsite. Slide Show Photo: Chrysler LLC Ram packs heavy
Wheel Loader: Smooth Lifting, Strong Rollback The L50F Wheel Loader features a torque parallel loader linkage system for smooth parallel lifting and high rollback torque. The power-steering and load-sensing hydraulic pumps are completely separate, ensuring heavy loads do not compromise steering capacity. Differential locks on both axles keep tire spin synchronized and allows for better traction in rough conditions. Volvo Construction Equipment; 828-650-2000; www.volvo.com JobSite Waste Disposal: Takes All Kinds The Badger Shredding System is a waste-recycling system capable of processing concrete while shearing and removing rebar, as well as removing 7-strand, high-tension cable from concrete panels. It can accept
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