Self-Priming Pump: Engine-Driven for Extra Power The new Ultra V Series engine-driven pumps are able to handle solids and move up to 1,825 gallons per minute of water to a maximum head of 175 ft. These pumps can be used in municipal waste systems as well as for the removal of water at construction sites. According to the manufacturer, the engine-driven design allows the Ultra V to function under loads where traditional trash pumps fail. They also feature an increased suction-port size and refined impeller design over earlier models, as well as lower noise levels. The Gorman-Rupp Co.; 419-755-1011; www.gormanrupp.com
Laser Level: Multiple Uses The Hilti PMC 36 is a compact combilaser is capable of a wide range of alignment and setting out tasks, including leveling, checking plumbs and setting out right angles or transferring points. It projects five points of light and and two reference lines and, with its laser receiver accessory, can be detected clearly up up to 100 ft away. Several attachment points allow the combilaser to be mounted on magnetic brackets, wall mounts, ceiling clamps or telescopic braces depending on the nature of the job. Hilti; 800-879-8000; www.hilti.com Graywater Pipe: Easy Connections Aquatherm Lilac pipe is
Dumping Body: Spreading Material Far and Wide The Sidewinder is a dumping body which allows for the continuous spread of 25-ft widths of loose materials. The body sidewall is shaped in a continuous top rail, side and running board configuration. A front-mounted inverted telescopic hoist with hard chrome-plated sleeves eliminates the need for cylinder housing inside the body, reducing risk of contamination. Available in four sizes, ranging from 9-ft to 14-ft inside length, with 5 cu yd to 14 cu yd of body capacity. Truck Bodies & Equipment International; 800-255-4345; www.tbei.com Personal Fall Arrest System: Constant Lock Up The Workman
Compact Pipelayer: Precise Control The PL61 Pipelayer has a 40,00- lb lift-capacity and is intended for pipelaying applications where precision control and careful maneuvering is required. The 18-ft boom is hook-and-cable controlled and is raised and lowered by independent hydraulic winches for smooth operation and adjustments. Its extendible counterweight can be retracted for tighter maneuvering on confined job sites. Available with either an enclosed cab or overhead canopy. Caterpillar, Inc.; 309-675-8995; www.cat.com Utility Vehicle: Two Attachments At Once The new Toolcat 5610 utility work machine has a three-point hitch and hydraulic power-take-off for rear implements, and also has the ability
Solar Panels: Building-Integrated EnergyPeak is a photovoltaic laminate system that allows photovoltaic panels to be built directly into roofing. The thin, easy-to-apply panels can be factory installed on roofing materials, and are intended to be an integrated element of a project’s design rather than an aftermarket addition. Unlike traditional solar panels, EnergyPeak can produce power in low-light conditions. The system comes in seven predesigned sizes, ranging from 3 kW to 120 kW. EnergyPeak; 888-216-9600; www.energypeak.com Pipe Rammer: Powerful Punch The TT Pipeliner Package is designed for oil-and-gas pipeline installation projects. It features a 18-in.-dia. pneumatic pipe-ramming system and a bentonite
Handheld Pipe Cutter: Fast The RC-2375 Ratcheting Plastic Pipe and Tubing Cutter is capable of cutting pipe up to 23⁄8 in. in diameter. The portable cutter has a ratcheting mechanism to reduce the amount of force needed to cut and saves time. It can cut a wide variety of pipe material including PVC and CPVC, PEX, polyethylene, polyputylene and rubber hose. Blades are easily replaced, without any tools or loose parts. RIDGID; 800-769-7743; www.ridgid.com Mobile Lighting Tower: Fully Adjustable The Nightshifter Hybrid is a lighting tower/mobile generator which features vibration-resistant double-ended metal halide lamps mounted on an hydraulically extending mast
Nanotechnology offers tremendous potential for improving building materials, including cement and concrete, coatings, thermal insulation, composites and fire retardants, said Joannie Chin, leader of the Polymeric Materials Group at the National Institute of Standards and Technology, Boulder, Colo. “A revolution has begun in science and engineering due to new-found abilities to manipulate and analyze materials at the nanoscale. This revolution is beginning to infiltrate the building and construction community in ways that you may not yet be aware of,” she said. Chin was a panel member at the 40th Annual ECC Conference in Scottsdale, Ariz., Sept. 3-6, organized by the
Compact Loaders: Rubber-Tracked The 279C, 289C and 299C compact loaders feature steel-embedded rubber tracks with steel undercarriage components for durability while reducing overall ground damage to a jobsite. The 289C (near right) has a rated operating capacity of 3,850 lb while the 279C (far right) can handle 3,200 lb. All models have a top speed of 8.5 mph and can accept a wide range of attachments. Caterpillar Inc.; 309-675-8995; www.cat.com Gas-Powered Fastener: Powerful Shot The TY150GSC is a Gas-Powered Fastening System able to deliver 67 ft-lb of driving force. The fastener weighs 8.3 lb and is powered by rechargeable NiMH
As crane experts gathered in Toronto Sept. 18 to discuss issues plaguing crane workers, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration sent out advance-review drafts of a forthcoming rule to members of its Cranes and Derricks Negotiated Rulemaking Committee (C-DAC), which in 2004 hammered out an update to OSHA's decades-old crane regulation. The much-anticipated federal rule, which is slated to go out for public comments on Oct. 3, could save at least 53 lives and prevent 115 injuries a year, says OSHA. It would supplant a rule promulgated in 1971, which has seen few revisions despite rapid changes in crane
Temporary Guard-rail System: OSHA-Compliant The Safety Boot is a corner piece for temporary guard rails that can be assembled from materials readily available on a construction site. The boot can be anchored into most subfloor materials, including concrete, and it has slots designed for two 2x4’s to form the base of a sturdy post. Keeping the safety boots no more than 8 ft apart ensures OSHA compliance, and the modular nature of the system allows for simple dismantling and relocation as well as simple placement along curved roof edges. Safety Maker Inc.; 800-804-4741; www.safetyboot.com Fall-Protection System: Dual Tie-Offs The Miller
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