Products 12/22/2010 Inspection Camera: Well-Lit Views The QuickView inspection camera features an integrated lamp and refractor for clear views of targets up to 32 ft away. Designed for pipeline and sewer inspection, the camera sports a pole-mounted, 3.6-in. video display with 16 GB of video and image storage on a micro SD card. An optional auxiliary wide-angle camera is available for manhole inspection. Envirosight; 866-936-8476;www.envirosight.com Tile Cutter: Cuts Wet and Dry The DWC860W 43/8-in. Wet and Dry Hand Tile Cutter can cut into many types of stone. The portable cutter has a 45� bevel capacity for a variety of different
Products 12/15/2010 Vertical Mast Lift: Jib System Avoids Obstacles The JLG “Toucan” T26E Mast Boom Lift is an update of the E26MJ model. It has a vertical telescopic mast with a jib to get around obstacles and a platform capacity of 500 lb, an overall width of 39 in. and a max platform height of 26 ft. The T26E is electrically powered, and a direct electric drive provides a longer battery life. The lift is intended for HVAC and electrical contractors.JLG Industries; 877-554-5438; www.jlg.com Diagnostic Tools: Compact and Handheld The RIDGID micro LM-100 laser distance meter provides readings of up
Products 12/01/2010 Rough-Terrain Crane: Handles Many Types of Lifts The Terex RT 555 Rough Terrain Crane has a rated capacity of 50 tons and is able to perform on both short- and long-radius lifting operations in thick mud and rough jobsites. It is capable of switching between front-wheel, concentric four-wheel and four-wheel crab steering for added maneuverability. Standard cab features include air-conditioning, armrest-mounted joysticks, graphical load-limiter interface and a tinted-glass skylight for better visibility. Multiple job options are available to increase overall lifting capacity. Terex Cranes; 319-352-3920; www.terex.com Snapped Bolts: Kit Preserves Hole The Broken Bolt Extraction Kit allows for
Products 11/24/2010 Automated Tool Cabinet: Keeping Track With Digital Images The Level 5 ATC Tool Control System features both keyless entry and a digital imaging system for tracking tools. A user scans his or her proximity ID card to open a tool drawer, and digital cameras mounted on top of the tool cabinet automatically captures a scan of the drawer’s contents. These images are sent to an administrator’s PC, which can review the images if a tool is misplaced. Each user’s card contains a unique ID code, and the storage unit keeps a detailed log of every access. Snap-On Industrial;
Products 11/17/2010 Tunnel-Digging Rig: Direct-Control System The Boomer XL3 D is a tunnel-digging rig that features direct control by the operator. Intended for large tunnels in civil projects, it can be fitted with a wide range of powerful rock drills for different rock conditions. The rig features a Tier 3 engine and a redesigned operator cabin that blocks lower overall noise levels. Atlas Copco; 413-746-0020; www.atlascopco.com Drill Driver: Subcompact Size The M12 Hammer Drill Driver is 75/8 in. long, weighs only 2.8 lb and is able to deliver 22.9-ft-lb of torque. The tool is powered by a 12V lithium-ion battery
Products 11/10/2010 More-Compact Mechanic’s Truck: New Model Fits Smaller Chassis Iowa Mold Tooling now offers its DSC12 Mechanic’s Truck Line for any Dodge or Ford 10,500-lb gross-vehicle-weight chassis and the DSC12S for 10,500-lb GVW Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter chassis. The DSC12 weighs 1,700 lb and is the most compact model in the Dominator line. It can be fitted with a IMT 3203i electric telescopic crane. Iowa Mold Tooling Co.; 800-247-5958; www.imt.com Hand-Held Nailer: Battery-Powered The M12 Palm Nailer is a small, cordless nailer powered by a lithium-ion battery. The tool can drive a 16D 31/2-inch nail in less than two
The truck runs on a diesel-electric hybrid power system, and it has been engineered to carry a high payload with a lighter-than-average structural frame. It may sound like an ad for the latest “green” pickup, but this truck consumes hundreds of gallons of fuel per hour, and its payload is measured in the hundreds of tonnes. In an industry in which productivity and cost-per-tonne are everything, the designers of Liebherr’s prototype TI-274 mining truck always are looking for a little more efficiency. The truck currently is being put through its paces at Liebherr’s testing grounds near Emporia, Va., and, depending
Products 10/20/2010 Redesigned Demolition Jaw: Box-Shaped Bites The CC3300 Hydraulic CombiCutter now is available with a box-shaped jaw that shears materials into shapes better suited for crusher plants; by cutting materials on three sides, the CC3300 prevents long pieces of rebar from slowing down the separation of recycled materials. The jaw allows higher-grade materials to be recycled, reducing the overall dust levels at a jobsite. Atlas Copco Construction Tools; 413-746-0020; www.atlascopco.com New Rotary Drill Heads: Prevent Low-Torque Start-ups XRH Rotary Heads for rotary drill rigs are capable of delivering up to 19,915 ft-lb of torque or a maximum 188 rpm
Products 10/13/2010 Flexible Inspection Camera: Easily Navigates Tight Turns The RIDGID SeeSnake microDrain D65S Inspection Camera System can be used in lines up to 3-in. and is capable of navigating 1/2-in. pressurized lines with 90° turns. It features a 65-ft flexible cable and a 22-millimeter-dia camera head; a built-in sonde can be pinpointed using the RIDGID Scout Locator. The inspection system can be used to locate leaks or blockages in plumbing systems, HVAC ducts, boiler systems and chimneys. The microDrain D65S is compatible with any SeeSnake monitor as well as the microEXPLORER digital inspection camera for capturing still and video
Products 10/06/2010 High-Capacity Hydraulic Gantries: Smaller Footprint Than a Crane Enerpac Integrated Solutions is offering Hydrospex Hydraulic Gantries, which are capable of handling loads of 1,000 tonnes or more. Hydraulic gantries allow for the hoisting of heavy machinery—such as turbines, boilers, generators and earth-moving equipment—within a much smaller footprint than a crane. The gantries feature self-contained hydraulic systems and wireless control systems. They are available in the standard SL models as well as the heavy-duty SBL models with a 1,100-tonne capacity. Enerpac Integrated Solutions; 262-781-6600; www.enerpac.com Interim Tier 4 Engines: Saving Fuel John Deere Power Systems’ diesel-fueled 174-plus-hp PowerTech PVX
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