Manitowoc officials were charged up about the response they got at CONEXPO-CON/AGG in Las Vegas to their new model S282 boom truck. "We had a dozen orders coming in here, and we picked up another 23 by the end of the show," said Jay Shiffler, sales director for boom trucks and self-erecting cranes in North America. The S282 has a maximum reach of 82 ft, and it can be set up completely in seven minutes by one operator. MARRIAGE The S282, the first joint project of Manitowoc and Potain, debuted at CONEXPO.(Photo by Janice L. Tuchman for ENR) The new
When it finally wraps up in 2004, Boston's $14-billion Central Artery/Tunnel project will feature almost four miles of state-of-the-art tunnels. Helping with the lion's share of tunnel finish work is Arva Industries Inc., St Thomas, Ontario, Canada, which teamed with a local joint venture to custom design and build two new self-propelled work platforms that are now seeing heavy-duty action on a $170-million job. LIFT-0FF Ceiling erector(above) and "giraffe" platform boost productivity. (Photo by Bigdig.com) (Photo by ARVA Industries Inc.) "We had an aggressive schedule to finish over three miles of Interstate tunnel and we needed the ability to build
CRANE Medium Lifting Range The model 3315 electric/hydraulic crane has an 11,500-ft-lb capacity and can lift a maximum of 3,200 lb at 3 ft. It uses a planetary winch system with a hydraulic/ mechanical brake system and offers a 30-ft/minute winch speed and a maximum reach of 15 ft from the centerline of the crane. Model 3315 is available by itself or in a complete turnkey package, including the UC-9 9-ft-long, heavy-duty steel service body with 32.5 cu ft of enclosed storage space and a 67-cu-ft load bed area. STELLAR INDUSTRIES INC.; 641/923-3741; www.stellar-industries.com CONCRETE FINISHING TOOL Vibration Isolation System
AREA AND ROADWAY LIGHTING Precision-Designed Reflectors A new line of premier low-profile architectural luminaires, called Aeries, comes in two sizes with a choice of five different distribution types. The smaller Aeris 1 is suitable for walkways, pathways and common areas, while the Aeries 2 can be used in open parking areas, entry drives and roadways. They feature high performance optics and precision-designed reflectors that result in low energy consumption and light that is free of stripes and striations, claims the maker. In addition, all reflectors are interchangeable and rotatable in 90û increments. LITHONIA LIGHTING; 770/922-9000; www.lithonia.com LATTICE-BOOM CRAWLER CRANE Quiet
SUBMERSIBLE AERATION UNIT Stainless-Steel Lifting Harness The MTS Multi-Aspirator, model mtm-04, is a submersible aspiration unit capable of mixing and aerating screened municipal or industrial wastewater containing up to 6% solids. It provides efficient aeration without the need for a blower and can operate continuously for over five years with-out requiring maintenance, according to the manufacturer. The unit has a stainless-steel lifting harness and is lowered in place with a davit crane. The power cord is then wired to a control panel to complete the installation. Multi-Aspirators are available in various sizes ranging from 2 to 100 hp. MTS/MASS TRANSFER
Elton John's hymn to survival, "I'm Still Standing," greeted attendees arriving at the opening session of the Associated Equipment Distributors' annual meeting Feb. 6 in Anaheim, Calif., sounding the event's keynote theme of survival in tough times. The meeting and AED's CONDEX equipment show followed a year that has socked distributors with an estimated 30 to 40% drop in business. But the group's outgoing president, John Zoubek, offered reasons for moderate optimism, based on such key signals as improving technology markets and the Federal Reserve's decision against more interest rate cuts. "All in all, I expect 2002 to be a
Seconding the cautious but optimistic outlook offered by equipment distributors meeting in Anaheim this month, Case Construction Equipment is casting its own vote of confidence. The Racine, Wis., manufacturer is planning a massive rollout of 27 new models in six categories. Case's move is "unprecedented in the industry as far as product introduction," claims Robert F. Killian, vice president in charge of sales and marketing for North America and Mexico. BIGGER IS BETTER New Case models are larger and reflect technology innovation. (Photo courtesy of Case) The rollout follows the 1999 merger of Case and London-based New Holland into CNH
ENGINE-DRIVEN WELDER More AC Generator Output The Ranger 250 welding machine is now available with an Onan OHV engine. With this new engine, the 250-amp, 100%-duty cycle rating of this machine has increased from 25V to 28V (at 40ûC). The overhead valve in the Onan engine also offers improved efficiency with 15% longer running time on a full tank of fuel as compared to the Onan side-valve engine. With a fully enclosed case, the 20.5-hp twin-cylinder engine is low in noise with 98.5 dBA sound power at full load. LINCOLN ELECTRIC CO.; 888/355-3213; www.lincolnelectric.com WOOD SHREDDER ATTACHMENT Mounts to 55
ALL-WHEEL STEER LOADER Two Steering Options This all-wheel steer loader with skid steer loader capabilities is the first loader of its kind to offer selectable steering modes from the dash board, the company says. Model A220 is equipped with two different steering options. The all-wheel steer mode minimizes the disturbance of ground and other surfaces and decreases wear on the tires. The skid steer mode allows operation in tight, confined areas. It also offers a two-speed travel option and a rated operating capacity of 2,200 lb. BOBCAT CO., A UNIT OF INGERSOLL-RAND CO.; 701/241-8756; www.bobcat.com CONCRETE REPAIR MORTARS Fast-Setting, Low
HIGHWAY CRASH CUSHIONS New Level of High-Speed Protection Company has received notification from the Federal Highway Administration that its new QuadGuard HS crash cushion has met test criteria for NCHRP performance at an increased impact speed of 70 mph. The HS system is the newest member added to the line. It is a nongating, redirective, nine-bay system that telescopes when hit head-on at speeds up to 70 mph, effectively dissipating the energy of impacting vehicles at angles of up to 20û. It is designed to shield hazards as narrow as 2 ft wide and is 60 to 70% reusable after