Security Products On Display Or Hidden Away Security products are designed to either be hidden or visible. The products below cover both types, from imposing security gates to tiny cameras that fit into the palm of your hand. Both groups have their own advantages. The challenge is to find an effective and aesthetically pleasing combination of the two. –Rita F. Catinella, AR EXTREME CCTV Extreme CCTV manufactures high-end infrared illumination and surveillance systems for U. S. government customers as well as end users around the world. The new line of products includes the EX48 Conical No Grip Camera, which has
KABA MAS Kaba Mas manufactures locking solutions for all levels of container security; from mechanical locks to battery-operated locks or to patented self-powered locks. The Kaba LC Series low-current battery lock is primarily used for home/gun safes, but also is applicable for any safe or commercial container in a number of other environments, including retail and fast-food outlets. The series offers buyers a choice of two models with different housing and finish options. 888/950-4715. Kaba Mas Corp., Lexington, Ky. www.kaba-mas.com VINGCARD PERSONA The VingCard Persona lockset is a battery-operated, stand-alone unit that reads programmable keycards and requires no wiring from
STEEL CUTTER Handheld Torch Spectrum 625 is the company's first portable air plasma arc cutter with a rated cut of 1/ 2 in. on mild steel. The unit weighs 57 lb and can cut at a rate of 16 in. per minute on 1/ 2 -in. steel using a handheld torch. With a rated output of 40 amps/140VDC at 50% duty cycle, this model can sever steel up to 7/ 8 in. thick and also cut 5/ 8 -in. steel at a rate of up to 10 ipm. Its Wind Tunnel Technology, Fan-On-Demand feature helps prevent abrasive dust and metal
DUMP TRUCK Fully Hydraulic Brake System The newly designed HD465-7 dump truck replaces model HD465-5. It is fitted with a Tier II compliant Komatsu engine that provides the 217,820-lb haul truck with 715 fwhp, allowing up to a 61-ton capacity payload. The HD475-7 also has a new airtight, fully hydraulic front brake system, a new two-door, walk-through cab as well as a large automatic retarder that enables the operator to select the maximum safe operating speed on downhill travel while fully loaded. Komatsu America Corp.; 847/970-4100; www. komatsuamerica.com WALK-BEHIND LASER SCREED Internal Laser Control Box The S-9210 CopperHead is a
CORNING SYSTEM Quick-Switch Option The new DD 130 diamond coring system features a quick-switch option and convenient side-handle water flow. The tool is suitable for jobs ranging from wet coring holes in reinforced concrete from 15/32 in. to 6 in. dia. to precise coring of anchoring holes 15/32 in. to 1 5/8 in. dia. The tool includes a high-performance 1800-watt motor with sizeable reserve power. It also has a multi-faceted design that allows one operator to easily change from hand-held to stand-mounted use with a simple click-action, says the maker. Built-in features to increase operator safety are included as well.
FALL ARREST VACCUM ANCHOR Plug-In System This safety anchor system provides maximum worker mobility on site for temporary or quick turnaround projects where permanent or temporary lifeline systems would be impractical. It also may be used for jobs where overhead safety cabling might impede worker access or progress. The system has an advanced technology vacuum pump that is powered from a single-phase 115-volt circuit. The plug-in system features two levers, one to activate the unit and another to initiate the pad. DBI/SALA; 800/328-6146; www.dbisala.com TRUCK/WHEEL CLEANING SYSTEM Horizontal Centrifugal Pump Wheelwash Rhino System is a truck and heavy equipment washing
CUTTING WHEEL More Accurate Cuts New Slicer Plus cutting wheel for right angle grinders features two layers of heavy fiberglass that stiffen the wheel, increasing its accuracy throughout the cut. The wheel's 0.045-in. thickness creates a kerf nearly as narrow as the thin-cut 0.040 wheels while maintaining the strong characteristics of thicker wheels. It is suitable for use on stainless steel, high carbon steel and more. Metabo Corp.; 800/638-2264; www.metabousa.com LADDER LOCK Meets OSHA's Requirements Ladder Lock is designed to aid contractors in solving the problem of fall-related accidents. It prevents the ladder from kicking out, falling sideways or backwards.
An unexpected and extremely large price increase for power cranes and excavators shattered over five years of price stability in the construction equipment market, according to the latest producer price indexes released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In June, the BLS index for power cranes and excavators jumped 8.4%, pushing the annual escalation rate for the index from 0.9 to 9.4%. This follows a 1.2% decline in the index during the previous year. The huge price hike for power cranes and excavators appears to be an isolated event. BLS indexes for paving equipment, crawler tractors and air compressors all
LASER Beam Catcher PR 16 rotating laser is a versatile tool built to meet the varied needs of contractors. It features a visible red laser beam and can be used for leveling, vertical alignment, single and double slope and even 90° and parallel layout. Fully automatic and self-leveling, the tool lets the operator catch the laser with a beam catcher and keep it right where you want it as long as you need it there. It can be set on a tripod or another solid surface. With the press of the on/off button, the tool will automatically find the horizontal/vertical
TOOL STORAGE CABINET Extra Depth and Hand-Free Opening New deeper door design, expanded from 1 to 3 in. , is one of the key improvements to the JobMaster tool storage cabinet series. The doors each include two shelves, welded in place. A foot latch allows hands-free opening of the cabinet doors. The Watchman IV single-lock, which is a high-strength, dead-bolt-style, three-point latching system helps keep tools secure. Units are constructed of precision-formed heavy-gauge steel and come in six different models. KNAACK MANUFACTURING CO.; 800/456-7865; www.knaack.com SLAB CRAB ATTACHMENT Razor-Sharp Tiger Teeth The Severe Slab Crab is an attachment for excavators
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