Products Snapshot: Compact Rotary Hammer and Concrete Inspection System
The Atlas Copco HB 4100 Hydraulic Breaker has a service weight of 41,000 kilograms and is suitable for carrier machines in the 40- to 70-ton range. It features a lower weight that earlier models, allowing for a more powerful breaker to be used on a smaller carrier. The redesigned guide system has a new covering for the breaker's retaining bar. Atlas Copco; 800-732-6762; www.atlascopco.us
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The Hilti PS 1000 X-Scan Radar Detection System is a non-destructive testing method for inspecting concrete structures. Comprising a handheld scanner with a color display, the device can be used with an optional monitor unit for viewing 3D images of scans. The scanner can detect objects up to 12 in. deep in concrete. It can be used for assessing rebar and post-tension cable and for inspecting floors, decks, slabs and balconies. Hilti; 918-872-3265; www.hilti.com
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The Allen VP446 Walk-Behind Trowel is powered by a Honda engine and features a 46-in. rotor that spins up to 150 rpm. The trowel has cast-iron spiders, pressure plates and lift levers, and it can be configured with either a twist-action or lever-action blade pitch control. Allen Engineering; 870-236-7751; www.alleneng.com
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The Bosch RHS181 Compact Rotary Hammer is well suited for drilling small-diameter holes in overhead or tight spaces. It is powered by an 18-volt lithium-ion battery and compatible with the new Bosch High-Capacity 3.0 amp-hour Fat Battery Pack. It is able to drill more than one hundred 0.25 x 2.5-in. holes on a single charge. The tool has a variable speed trigger and a two-mode drive that can switch from drill-only to drilling with hammer action. Bosch Power Tools; 877-267-2499; www.boschtools.com
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The JLG 1932RS Electric Scissor Lift has a maximum platform height of 19 ft and a capacity of 500 lb, while the 3248RS Electric Scissor Lift has a maximum platform height of 32 ft and a capacity of 705 lb. Each lift has a direct-electric drive motor and features JLG's passive pothole protection system to reduce damage to internal components when traveling over uneven surfaces. Both models can travel on grades up to 25 degrees. JLG Industries; 877-554-5438; www.jlg.com
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This week we look at a compact rotary hammer from Bosch and a non-destructive concrete inspection system from Hilti. Click on the image to begin the slide show.
