Products 05/04/2011 Trailer-Mounted Work Lamp: Adjustable Height The Magnalight HIDTH-66X2-70W is a trailer-hitch-mounted work light. It boasts a 12,600-lumen floodlight that can illuminate a 600-ft by 575-ft work area. It has two 70-watt HID lamps and a 3-ft to 8-ft adjustable height. It connects to a standard trailer hitch with a push bolt and slide pin. A thumb bolt at the base of the mount can be loosened to swivel the lamp 180�. The HID lamps are waterproof and can be used in rough working conditions. The work light can run on 12-volt or 24-volt DC power. Larson Electronics; 800-369-6671;
Products 04/27/2011 Gasoline-Powered Welder: Rugged Design The Outback 145 Engine-Driven Welder is powered by a Kohler 9.5-hp gasoline engine suitable for work in remote environments. The welder delivers 145 amps of DC output, welding with stick electrodes up to 1/8 in. Its AC generator provides 4,750 watts of peak power and 4,250 watts of continuous power for accessories such as grinders, work lights and pumps. The Outback 145 weighs 245 lb and has a rugged, 11/4-in. tube frame to protect the engine as well as a cast-iron cylinder liner for longer engine life. Lincoln Electric; 216-481-8100; www.lincolnelectric.com Hydraulic Demolition Cutter:
Products 04/20/2011 High-Speed Scanning: Extended Range The HDS7 000 phase-based laser scanner can capture vertical surfaces over 100 meters away. It has an updated interface and improved accuracy over long distances. Leica Geosystems Inc.; 770-326-9500; www.leica-geosystems.us Far-Reaching Crane: Long Boom The Grove RT9150E Rough-Terrain Crane has a 197-ft main boom and a rated capacity of 150 tons. The crane's long boom allows it to reach heights that would otherwise require a jib, and it is able to work on jobsites at which space is limited. With attachments and inserts, the crane can attain a maximum tip height of 312 ft.
Products 04/13/2011 Plumbing Inspection Camera System: Flexible Line Gets Around Tight Corners The GatorCam 4 push-rod video system is designed for use in plumbing and other pipe inspection tasks. It can be used with 1-in. and 2-in. high-resolution cameras and can navigate tight corners and traps found in plumbing systems. The controller unit features USB connectivity and built-in software to organize inspection data and fill out reports. Radiodetection; 877-247-3797; www.radiodetection.com Tier-4 Crawler Loader: Quieter Operation The John Deere 755K Crawler Loader features an interim Tier 4-certified diesel engine. It has the same powertrain and track system as the more powerful
Products 04/06/2011 Way Down In The Hole: Drill Rig The Sandvik DI550 is a down-the-hole hammer drill rig that features a 434-hp diesel engine and a 24.4-m³ compressor with airflow at 24 bar. It is designed to work with Sandvik’s 3-in. to 5-in. RH550 hammers. The rig features a built-in dust collector with persistent cleaning to reduce overall dust emissions. Sandvik Mining and Construction; www.sandvik.com Concrete Testing: Portable Field Unit Resipod is a non-destructive, portable device for checking the electrical resistivity of concrete. It meets AASHTO’s TP9511 standard on concrete surface resistivity. Proceq; 800-839-7016; www.proceq.com Concrete Bonding: Hot Melt System
Products 03/30/2011 Automated Grading System: Speeds Up Operations The Topcon 3D-MC² for Graders allows a motor grader’s control system to detect changes in blade position and make corrections up to 100 times per second. According to the manufacturer, the system allows graders to work at higher speeds than other 3D machines, greatly increasing productivity. The 3D-MC� can be integrated with Topcon’s slope sensor to maintain slope accuracy. Built-in tilt compensation allows the operator to roll the blade forward as needed without changing the grade height. Topcon Positioning Systems; 925-245-8300; www.topconpositioning.com Nylon Sling: Simple Way To Hoist Five-Gallon Buckets The Bucket
Products 03/23/2011 Cordless Metal Saw: Many Cuts on a Single Charge The M18 Cordless 53/8-in. Metal Saw is Milwaukee’s latest addition to its M18 lithium-ion cordless tool range. The saw is capable of making 200 cuts of ¾-in. EMT conduit on a single charge. An impact-resistant window and LED light provide a clear view of the cut; cutting depth can be adjusted from 1/8 in. to 2 in. Milwaukee Electric Tool Co.; 800-729-3877; www.milwaukeelectric.com Water-Source Heat Pump Multiple Options The Horizontal Water-Source Heat Pump from Ice Air is available with rotary or scroll compressors and features a heavy-duty gavanized-steel chassis
Products 03/16/2011 Vocational Truck: Many Configurations The Class 8 Western Star 4700 truck is available with set-forward and set-back axle options and features a 110-in. bumper-to-back-of-cab distance. Depending on the job, the truck has a range of powertrain options, including a 350-hp to 450-hp Detroit Diesel DD13 engine with BlueTec selective catalytic reduction. The truck can be configured for dump, mixer, crane or roll-off applications. Western Star; 866-850-7827; www.westernstar.com Modular Platform Needs No Ground Support Safway has received a patent for QuikDeck, a modular platform system that can be used in places where ground-based scaffolding is impractical. It can support
Products 03/09/2011 Lightweight Chop Saw: Ergonomic Handle The PC14CTSD 15-amp Chop Saw has a 3,800-rpm motor and is able to cut through tough materials including cast-iron pipe, angle iron, threaded rod, conduit and square tubing. An ergonomic D-shaped handle makes for smoother cuts, and it has a heavy-duty guard and an adjustable spark deflector. The blade features 45° of mitre adjustment and a quick-release clamp. The chop saw weighs only 35.2 lb, allowing for easy transport to and around the jobsite. Porter-Cable; 888-848-5175; www.portercable.com Scissor Lifts: New Heights Genie has introduced three new models of its Rough Terrain Scissor Lifts.
Products 03/02/2011 Concrete-Placing Boom: Long Reach The MX 43/47Z-Meter Placing Boom has a 138-ft, one-inch reach and does not require a counterweight. The extended reach allows for concrete placement on high-rise buildings, bridges, dams and other specialty applications. The boom features more straight pipe runs than earlier models for less stressful concrete runs and longer wear on parts. The MX 43/47Z can operate with either a diesel or electric power pack. Putzmeister America; 800-884-7210; www.putzmeisteramerica.com Concrete-Form Release Agent: Curing in the Cold Pro-Release is a concrete-form release agent that is formulated to work with newer concrete-mix designs, including those that
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