Mini-Skid System Trailers All-In-One Package Five different trailer packages for the Boxer BRUTE, Boxer and Kanga Kid lines of products are specially designed to house a variety of attachments while still leaving enough room to maneuver the mini-skid on and off the trailer. The system trailer is a tool kit on wheels that includes up to 10 attachments plus the machine in the same package. The trailer is equipped with receptacle areas for each attachment and includes a 2-in. coupler for towing. Compact Power Inc.; 800/476-9673; www.cpiequipment.com Glass Fastening System Corrosion-Free The new Edge-Clamped-Glass system is engineered to provide a
Rotary Hammer Increased Power The new KHE 75 SDS-Max can be used for drilling large holes, leveling walls and medium-heavy chiseling. The rotary hammer allows users to move between masonry drilling and chiseling operations without switching tools. It offers high rotational torgue of 575 in. lb and variable impact energy from 1.0 to 10.0 joules per blow. The large rear handle enables two-handed operation in harder applications, and shift level and speed settings are extra large. Metabo Corp.; 800/638-2264; www.metabousa.com Area Lights More On-the-Job Visibility Manufacturer introduces its first fluorescent area lights to provide users with more area light, opposed
Swarming. Connecting NAVSTAR (bottom), GALILEO (top) and GLONASS is a global effort(Illustration by Guy Lawrence for ENR) Owners, architects, consulting engineers and contractors who use wireless devices to monitor, survey and build expect to get greater precision from global positioning systems in the next few years. But international cooperation will determine just how fast it happens. Major vendors of global positioning receivers now claim to link with American and Russian satellites, offering more accuracy and reliability than the U.S. NAVSTAR GPS system alone. “This is a much-needed step in our industry,” says Tim Tometich, GPS manager of McAninch Corp., an
Abracadabra. Device moves loads quickly and safely, users claim. (Photo courtesy of Signal-Rite LLC) Moving construction materials into tall buildings and parking garages just got easier thanks to an Israeli crane mechanic who invented the “Magic Arm,” a $20,000 crane attachment that is quickly gaining national interest. Jerry D. Harper, a project manager at Summit Construction Co. Inc., was the first U.S. contractor to put the Magic Arm to the test. Since last summer, his crew has used it on a $170-million hospital expansion in Indianapolis. “We’ve been flying up drywall, pipe, roofing materials and masonry,” says Harper. “If it
Inspection Crawler Enhanced Features A provider of video pipeline inspection solutions for municipalities, contractors, departments of transportation and civil/environmental engineers announces new enhancements to its ROVVER line of modular, steerable inspection crawlers. The improvements include a new zooming pan/tilt camera head with optional laser measurement. It combines 10X optical zoom and 4X digital zoom to extend inspection range and improve resolving power. The inspection crawlers also feature a new handheld pendant for fingertip control of more crawler functions and a wide wheel set for improved traction in sediment. Envirosight LLC; 973/993-1570; www.envirosight.com Attachment Single-Pass Trench Filling Manufacturer introduces a new
Hydraulic Power Packs Power-On-Demand System These hydraulic packs power a wide range of hydraulic handheld tools for construction, utility and demolition projects. Several models are available to accommodate the varying oil flow and pressure requirements of the tools they power. In addition, a twin-pack model has the capability to supply power to two tools at the same time. The LP9-20 and LP13-20 DE are fitted with 9-hp and 13-hp Honda gasoline engines, respectively. Both feature a power-on-demand system that increases the engine speed only when a tool is engaged. Atlas Copco Construction Tools; 413/746-0020; www.us.atlascopco.com Truncated Domes SLightweight Concrete Manufacturer
Air Disc Brakes For Select Class 8 Models Kenworth introduces the Bendix ADB22X front and rear air disc brakes on select Class 8 trucks and tractors. The air disc brakes provide reduced brake wear and feature a mono-block caliper design that provides a compact brake compared to other two-piece caliper models. This design offers sealing that provides protection from environmental elements, a larger rotor that absorbs more energy, better ventilation and is an overall more robust system than past air disc brakes. Kenworth Truck Co., 425/828-5196, www.kenworth.com Truck Bed Can Lower Downtime Costs The Retriever is a patented new truck
Work Gloves SuperFabric and Anti-Abrasion Materials In response to feedback from professional users, a manufacturer extends its work glove product line with six application-specific, stylish brown and black designs that are suitable for everything from general use to jack hammering. The new designs include the InnerGrip and InnerGrip Fingertip-Free, the Jackhammer and Jackhammer Fingertip-Free, the ArmorDex and the Demolition work gloves. The combination of rugged materials including impact resistant padding, provide the user with the protection, durability and comfort needed to handle tough jobs. IRWIN Industrial Tool Co.; 800/464-7946; www.irwin.com Earmuffs Ultraslim Folding and Neckband Models Maker has extended its
From Pick-Up To More Functional Work Truck Contractors now have the option to transform their pickup trucks into an ultimate work truck with an A.R.E. deluxe commercial unit (DCU) and a Kargo Master Pro II Series universal truck rack installed together. The DCU offers a place to store tools and other valuable equipment, while the Kargo Master rack allows large items such as lumber, drywall or ladders to be easily transported. The rack has a 1,700-lb capacity. A.R.E.; 800/649-4273; www.4are.com and Kargo Master; 800/343-7486; www.kargomaster.com Skid Steers New Pilot Control Systems The new B-Series skid steer loaders include
Tools and Safety In Spanish and English A new 2006 four-color product catalog is now available in English and Spanish. It contains 388 pages and includes product offerings in categories such as wrenches, ratchets, adapters, sockets, torque tools and a variety of other hand tools for the industrial, contractor and MRO markets. Also available is a hand-tool safety program on DVD. It promotes training employees with tool safety guidelines and the inspection of companies� hand tools. Wright Tool Co.; 800/321-1902; www.wrighttool.com Aggregate Products Innovative Solutions A producer of mechanical power transmission drives, components and bearings presents a brochure featuring products
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