Products 07/21/2010 High-Definition JobSite Camera: Clear Images of Remote Sites The EarthCam MegapixelCam Advanced HD system is able to stream 640 x 480 video and 12-megapixel images. The camera system is connected to EarthCam’s Control Center 7 management service, which can monitor and archive remote job sites for progress reports and generate time-lapse movies of projects. The system has solar power, wireless and satellite communications options, depending on the remoteness of the jobsite. Other options include a heavy-duty enclosure with a heater, cooling system and remote washing system. EarthCam; 201-488-1111; www.earthcam.net Wet-Curing Concrete Blanket: Fully Biodegradable UltraCure NCF and UltraCure
Products 07/07/2010 Uninterrupted Power Source: High Demand The 9900 Series Uninterrupted Power Supplies from Mitsubishi Electric is now available in 300kVA/300kW- and 500kVA/500kW-rated models. The 9900 Series is designed for permanent installation in high-demand facilities that require consistent power delivery, such as data centers. Up to eight 9900 modules can be paralleled for either capacity or redundancy. Mitsubishi Electric Power Products; 724-772-2555; www.meppi.com Looking Up: Fastener Accessories for Overhead Work The Hilti GX 120-ME Gas-Actuated Fastener now is available with modular-pole- tool and ceiling-wire assemblies for overhead work. The tool can be used to install various fastening elements into overhead
Products 06/30/2010 Utility Vehicle: High Capacity in Small Package The Bobcat Model 3400 Utility vehicle features on-demand, four-wheel drive and is available with a 24.8-hp diesel engine or a 32-hp gas engine with electronic fuel injection. It sports a corrosion-resistant composite cargo box with a maximum load capacity of 1,100 lb and a single-latch tailgate. Cab options include bench seating and an enclosed cab with heating. It has a rated working capacity of 1,600 lb and a towing capacity of 1,500 lb. Optional accessories include a powered cargo box lift and a tool holder. Bobcat Co.; 701-241-8700; www.bobcat.com Battery Pack:
Products 06/23/2010 Trailer-mounted Concrete Conveyor: Mobile The Telebelt TBS 130 Telescopic Belt Conveyor is intended for mass concrete and materials placement. The semi-trailer-mounted conveyor can be customized to meet local weight restrictions and allows for easier positioning and transport. The TBS 130 does not rely on the chassis engine but instead is powered by its own integrated Tier 3 engine. A dolly is available to allow other heavy equipment to tow the conveyor around a jobsite. Putzmeister America; 800-884-7210; www.putzmeister.com Redesigned Auto Level: Shorter Minimum Focus The Topcon AT-B Series Auto Levels have a minimum focus distance of 20 centimeters and
New Product Announcements 06/16/2010 Compact Hack Saw: Tool-Free Blade Change The Compact Hack Saw is part of Milwaukee’s new line of redesigned hand tools. The saw features a narrow profile for cutting in tight spaces and making flush cuts. The compact hack saw boasts a tool-free blade change as well as an ergonomic handle with a rubber-over-mold grip. Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp.; 800-729-3878; www.milwaukeetool.com Multiple Tools: Ratchet for Scaffolding Installation The WrightGrip SB Ratchet is designed specifically for scaffolding installation applications. The tool features a 1/2-in.-drive, 7/8-in. open-head ratchet, a replaceable hammer and a 7/8-in. open-end wrench. The hammer is available
Products 06/09/2010 Pneumatic Saw: Cuts Underground Pipe From a Single Side The PowerGrit Air Chain Saw is able to cut underground pipe up to 20-in. from a single side, requiring less room to make the cut than regualr cut-off saws. Diamond elements in the chain grind rather than tear the pipe material, reducing vibration and kickback. Unlike gas-powered saws, the pneumatic saw has no exhaust and needs less maintenance. The saw requires an air flow of 124 cfm at 90 psi. CS Unitec Inc.; 800-700-5919; www.csunitec.com Soil Stabilizer: Many Improvements The 700-hp Roadtec SX-7 soil stabilizer and reclaimer has received
New product announcements: 06/02/2010 Welding Power Source: Versatile The Flextec 450 multiprocess welding power source can deliver up to 500 amps of power and has updated inverter technology, which provides faster arc response, lower power consumption and lower overall weight. The machine’s multiprocess capability includes stick, Touch Start DC TIG, MIG and flux-cored welding, as well as arc gouging up to 3⁄8-in. carbon. The Flextec 450 has a rugged case and can withstand rough environments. Variable arc force allows for use with different materials and a hot start for work on thin materials. Lincoln Electric; 888-355-3213; www.lincolnelectric.com Preserve Hearing: Noise-Level
New product announcements: 05/26/2010 Asphalt Plant Conveyor: Heavy-Duty Construction The new Drag Slat Conveyors from ADM can provide material transport in an asphalt plant at rates of up to 500 tons per hour. The conveyors feature reinforced weld-on slats and chrome carbine wear liners along the slat floor and sidewalls for added durability. Segmented sprockets allow for easier maintenance. The conveyor is available with either formed-steel or an all-welded bridge construction as well as either a single- or double-steel roller chain. Asphalt Drum Mixers Inc.; 260-637-5729; www.admasphaltplants.com Wall-Saw Power Unit: Electric Drive Delivers the Power The Hilti DS TS20-E Electric
New product announcements: 05/19/2010 Air-powered Saw: Cuts Panels and Pipe The Esco APS-438 Air-Powered Panel Saw can be used to make cuts in stainless-steel, super-duplex stainless-steel, inconel, concrete-lined pipe and other hard construction materials. The saw comes with a standard fiberglass-reinforced blade or an optional carbide-tipped steel blade and makes a 43⁄8-in.-deep cut. The APS-438 easily can attach to boiler panels using a pair of weld tabs or a quick clamp for trimming new panels. A rigid chain-mounted clamp system allows for single-pipe work. The saw is powered by a 3-hp motor and requires only 80 cfm per minute. Esco
New product announcements: 05/12/2010 Air Compressor: Energy-Efficient Design The Mobilair M100 air compressor from Kaeser is capable of producing 375 cfm at 100 psig. It is powered by a Kubota diesel engine with a high-capacity cold-start battery and features Kaeser’s Sigma Profile energy-saving rotary-screw air-end. A fully waterproof canopy swings open with gull-wing doors for easy access to internal components and reduced noise levels. Kaeser Compressors; 800-777-7873; www.kaeser.com Wheel Loader: Upgraded Engine The DL420 is an articulated wheel loader that features a larger engine than its predecessor, the DL400. It’s powered by a 6-cylinder, 280-hp Cummins engine, and its Z-bar
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