Infrared Spot Heaters Propane or Natural Gas Models The heavy-duty RCH Series spot heaters do not use electricity and can heat an enclosed area of up to 2,500 sq ft without using fans or moving parts. They are designed for hard-to-heat areas such as construction sites, unheated work areas, thawing applications and more. The series includes four models that are CSA design certified and have a compact 14-in.-dia base and a stainless steel emitter. The heaters come in propane gas or natural gas models. SunStar Heating Products Inc.; 888/778-6782; www.sunstarheaters.com MIG Gun Upgraded Back End The Q-Gun line of MIG
Circular Saw Eight-Position Adjustable Handle The 71/4-in. Tilt-Lok circular saw, with its exclusive eight-position adjustable handle, lasts up to eight times longer than competitive models, claims the maker. With a 3.25 Max HP motor, it delivers up to 25% more power, cuts faster and deeper at 45� and 90�. The saw weighs 10.4 lb and features the manufacturers 15-amp, 3.25 peak motors. It also has a full 50� bevel capacity for cutting extreme angles as well as cushion grip front and rear handles. Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp.; 800/729-3878; www.milwaukeetool.com Curing and Sealing Compound Transparent The CS-309-25 acrylic curing and sealing
Up There. Equipment manufacturers enjoyed a record turnout at this years Kentucky utility show. (Photo by Tudor Hampton for ENR) Inventories for many types of construction materials and off-road machines are dwindling as emergency crews along a battered Gulf Coast continue to suck up items needed to repair downed power lines and other infrastructure. Suppliers are upping production, but thick backlogs are delaying the arrival of items elsewhere in the U.S. The shortfall could slip well into early next year. "All of our inventory for distribution materials is gone," says Tim Hughes, vice president of Hughes Bros. Inc., Seward, Neb.
Wireless Onboard Scale With Handheld Receiver Smart Scale, the next generation of the companys wireless onboard weigh scale, is designed for trucks, tractors and trailers with air suspensions. It uses sensors to measure temperature and pressure changes in a vehicles air suspension and wirelessly relays the data to a handheld receiver using a low-powered radio transmitter. Smart Scale provides a reading from the cab, the loader or within 100 ft of the vehicle. Truck Weight Inc.; 877/757-7888; www.truckweight.com Wheel Loaders Easy Service Access The WA65-5 and the WA70-5 are the latest additions to the manufacturers Dash-5 line of wheel
Barrier System Improves Plant Safety The GuardRite EX3 Barrier System, which provides clear separation for pedestrian walkways, work areas and storage areas, is the subject of this new full-color brochure. It illustrates the safety hazards created when a physical barrier is not installed in a facility. The two-page brochure also shows the features and benefits of the EX3 system with easy-to-read bullet points that highlight the features of the product. The final page provides specifications and drawings that can be used for application and installation purposes. Rite-Hite Corp.; 800/465-0600; www.ritehite.com Cone Crushers High-Performance A 16-page brochure highlights the improved SBS
Tight Fit. Scaffold firms are consolidating. (Photo courtesy of Brand Services Inc.) The barriers for firms that erect scaffolding are getting higher in a business often weighed down with inventory, debt and liability. But private investors are attracted to the high cash flow and local brand recognition. "The scaffold industry is doing very well," says Howard Schapira, president of Action Scaffold Manufacturing Co., Phoenix. Operators are prospering from a strong demand for access equipment while confronting growing restraints, such as transportation, labor, engineering and material costs. Firms looking to economize are getting acquisitive. Managers at Waco Scaffolding & Equipment Co.
Ford Motor Co.s recall of millions of late-model trucks and SUVs calls into question the quality of its popular line of work vehicles. The Sept. 7 announcement also reveals how sensitive components, poorly designed and maintained, can cascade into serious problems. Top Five Automotive Recalls Manufacturer Year No. Affected Problem Ford Motor Co. 1996 7.9 million Ignition switch General Motors 1971 6.7 million Engine mount General Motors 1981 5.8 million Rear axle control arm Ford Motor Co. 2005 4.5 million Cruise control switch Ford Motor Co. 1972 4.1 million Shoulder belt Source: NHTSA. number affected reflects total production. The 4.5
Sewer Buddy One Tool Cuts and Bevels PVC Pipe Manufacturer introduces a new product to help contractors complete their work more effectively. Called the Sewer Buddy, the tool is designed to cut and bevel SDR35 pipe in a trench or prepare laterals above ground. This battery-operated, right-angle grinder features an electroplated 4 1�2-in. diamond blade with a 16-flute beveler mounted on it. The Sewer Buddy comes complete with a storage case, two batteries and a 110-Volt charger. It is also available with an optional cigarette lighter charger. U.S. Saws; 866-987-7297; www.ussaws.net Truck Bed Light Weight and Low Deck The Retriever
4-Inch Trash Pump Four Easy Lifting Handles The QP-4TH, a new 4-in. trash pump, is designed for removing water with high solid content from quarries, mines and other construction sites. Sand, sticks, stones and other debris up to 2 in. in diameter can easily pass through the pump. The QP-4TH offers a maximum pumping capacity of 555 gallons per minute. It has an 11-hp Honda gasoline engine and boasts a maximum head of 92 ft. The pump is housed in a strong aluminum die-cast pump casing and will be available with a diesel engine option in October. The Multiquip Inc.;
SLI Battery Provides More Engine Cranking Power Manufacturer introduces a new starting, lighting and ignition (SLI) battery that provides up to 70% more starting power at low temperatures than traditional wet cell batteries. The ODYSSEY PC2150 is designed for heavy-duty deep-cycle applications ranging from over-the-road trucks and construction equipment to fire trucks and more. It weighs 75 lb and has a service life of six to eight years and can be stored for up to two years at 77� when fully charged. EnerSys; 610/208-1991; www.odysseyfactory.com Telehandler Power Shuttle Transmission The new MLT 627 telehandler is an update to model MLT