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
A new German-made 1,378-ton crawler crane the manufacturer says can support a 715-ft boom and luffing jib will be used for the first time in the U.S. to install a large-scale selective catalytic reduction system at the coal-fired 1,300-Mw Zimmer power station in Moscow, Ohio. The modular Demag CC-8800 has been assembled from 85 trucks and will shortly begin lifting equipment, some weighing in at 170 tons, from 36 barges over a 230-ft radius using a shortened 295-ft lattice boom. "We're working on five different powerplants in the Ohio River valley," says William W. Glowacki, office manager for Marino Crane,
Caterpillar Inc. reports second quarter earnings well below expectations and forecasts 2002 profits about 15% below year-earlier levels. In a July 16 report, the Peoria, Ill.-based heavy equipment maker says customers' investment delays are slowing sales in the general construction, mining and electric power generation markets. Caterpillar's overall second-quarter profit of $200 million, or 58¢ a share, is down from $271 million, or 78¢ a share, for the same period 2001. Revenue fell to $5.29 billion from $5.49 billion. "While overall economic indicators have been positive, the anticipated recovery in capital spending has yet to materialize," says Chairman and CEO
SAFTY BOLT Easy to Install Spider Bolt is an engineered fall-protection anchorage point that is designed to be used in concrete substrate. The bolt is secured into a ,5/8-in.-dia hole, and can be re-used for additional anchorage points if it has not arrested a fall. Unit has a 5,000-lb strength rating, which meets the ANSI Z359.1 standard for fall protection. Also introduced is the Spider Anchor, which eliminates knots in lifelines by threading them through the device. Both units can be used with compatible Spider rope grab, harness and lanyard. SAFEWORKS LLC; 800-478-5754; www.spidersafe.com FRAMING SYSTEM Handles Extreme Loads Series
FINISH NAILER 100% Cordless TrimMaster 18 Cordless Finish nailer is an 18-gauge finish system that is suited for a variety of fastening applications, including lattice strip and cove molding, spindles, risers, kneewall, crown molding and others. Unit features depth-of-drive adjustment, a quick-clear nose for jams, two types of no-mar tips and an ergonomic handle. With battery, the nailer weighs 4.9 pounds and is self-powered by a single-stroke linear motion internal combustion engine. The tool drives 5/8 to 2-in. fasteners at a rate of up to three nails per second. PASLODE; 800/837/7123; e-mail:barens@lcwa.com; www.paslode.com REPLACEMENT PANEL Minimizes Sectional Door Repairs Made
DEWATERING PUMP Works In Any Position The Pumpex SP series, designed for dewatering and drainage of manholes up to 65 ft deep, helps eliminate the need to drill and shore up an existing manhole in order to gain access. The series is suitable for hard-to-reach access and is capable of operating in any position, even upside-down, according to the manufacturer. These submersible pumps feature a smaller outside diameter than other similarly powered pumps to fit into 17 in. or larger openings. The pumps range from 2.5 hp to 12 hp and are capable of moving water up to 125 ft
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is probing allegations that some heavy-duty diesel engine manufacturers may be encouraging customers to "pre-buy" engines before new clean air regulations take effect in October. The agency is requesting marketing information from key players to see whether they are adhering to the noncircumvention provisions of a 1998 consent decree. NEW RULES Cleanup in October. (Photo courtesy of Caterpillar) The largest heavy-duty diesel engine manufacturers, including Cummins Inc., Caterpillar, Detroit Diesel Corp., Mack Trucks and Volvo, signed the consent decree with EPA stating that they would meet the new emission standards. They require a 40% reduction
The U.S. Customs Service has seized $500,000 of counterfeit equipment and arrested an executive from an India-based engineering firm for selling counterfeit copies of Caterpillar engine parts and software in Columbia, S.C. CHEEKY Fake parts were found at CONEXPO. (Photo courtesy of Janice L. Tuchman for ENR) The May 28 raid followed over a year of undercover investigation and is "one of the largest in the history of the heavy equipment industry," says Robert M. Gattison, U.S. Customs Special Agent in Charge, in Atlanta. Aarkay Engineering Corp. manufactured engine cylinder liners in India, wrapping some in packaging made to look
OIL-INJECTED RAMMERS Uses A Two-Cycle Engine New oil-injected rammer series feature a patented oil-injection system. The system is available on the BS 500, BS 600 and BS 700 series, which range in weight from 115 to 159 lb and offer 2,695 to 3,375 lb per blow. They are powered by the maker's exclusive WM 80 engine, the only two-cycle engine in the industry designed especially to withstand tough rammer applications. The oil-injection system is designed directly into the WM 80 and eliminates the need for premixing gas and oil. WACKER; 262/257-4131; email:julie.shuster@am.wackergroup.com VERTICAL-LIFT SKID STEER LOADERS Expanded Height and Lift
SELF-SHIELD FLUX CORED WIRE For Welders In EarthQuake-Prone Areas Coreshield 6, an E70T-6 self-shielded flux cored wire, classified under AWS A 5.20-95, meets FEMA 353 specifications for welding in earthquake-prone regions. It is designed especially for bridge and structural applications in seismic areas. According to the maker, welders using the product are noticing better characteristics such as a smooth and stable arc, low spatter, easy-to-remove-slag and a lower fume generation level. Coreshield 6 is suitable for all-position welding and can be used for applications in the field including retrofit work. ESAB WELDING & CUTTING PRODUCTS; 800/933-7070; www.esab.com HANDHELD LASER RECEIVER