Products   02/16/2011
Compact-Radius Excavator: Redesigned Electronic Control The Hyundai R60CR-9 Compact Radius Excavator is powered by a Yanmar 4TNV98 56-net-hp engine. It features Hyundai’s CAPO computerized control system for all the excavator’s electric functions, including engine speed, variable pump flow, one-touch deceleration and automatic engine warm-up. It can be equipped with a 9-ft, 6-in. boom and a 4-ft, 10-in. arm for small-radius excavation tasks in tight spaces. Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas; 847-437-3333; www.hcamericas.com
Cordless Rotary Hammer Drill: Vibration Control On display at the World of Concrete 2011, the Hilti TE 6-A36-AVR Cordless Rotary Drill can handle drilling diameters up to 5/8 in. The 36-volt drill has Hilti’s active vibration-reduction system to mitigate vibration for the user as well as the cordless power care system to reduce strain on the battery, switch and motor. The TE 6-A36-AVR is compatible with the new Hilti TE-CX hammer drill-bit series with solid carbide heads. Hilti; 918-872-3265; www.hilti.com
Dust Reduction: Lightweight Hammer-Drill Attachment Introduced at World of Concrete 2011, the Dustless Hammer Attachment for Makita SDS-PLUS corded and cordless rotary hammers is designed to reduce dust levels during concrete drilling and surfacing. The attachment features a 17-in. hose, a telescoping, spring-loaded barrel, depth stop, bit-size adjustment knobs and a built-in ruler. The attachment does not draw power from the hammer and therefore does not impact tool or battery performance. Makita; 800-462-5482; www.makitatools.com
Concrete Foundation Sealer: Self-Adhesive Triple Guard is a foundation sill sealer that minimizes voids between the concrete foundation and sill plates. The sill sealer can adhere to the face of a foundation, the top of the foundation wall, the face of the sill plate and a skirt board, sealing off the cold joint between the foundation and the frame. It consists of a waterproofing membrane with a 3/8-in.-thick closed-cell foam-sill sealer. Protecto Wrap Co.; 800-759-9727; www.protectowrap.com