Air Disc Brakes For Select Class 8 Models Kenworth introduces the Bendix ADB22X front and rear air disc brakes on select Class 8 trucks and tractors. The air disc brakes provide reduced brake wear and feature a mono-block caliper design that provides a compact brake compared to other two-piece caliper models. This design offers sealing that provides protection from environmental elements, a larger rotor that absorbs more energy, better ventilation and is an overall more robust system than past air disc brakes. Kenworth Truck Co., 425/828-5196, www.kenworth.com Truck Bed Can Lower Downtime Costs The Retriever is a patented new truck
Work Gloves SuperFabric and Anti-Abrasion Materials In response to feedback from professional users, a manufacturer extends its work glove product line with six application-specific, stylish brown and black designs that are suitable for everything from general use to jack hammering. The new designs include the InnerGrip and InnerGrip Fingertip-Free, the Jackhammer and Jackhammer Fingertip-Free, the ArmorDex and the Demolition work gloves. The combination of rugged materials including impact resistant padding, provide the user with the protection, durability and comfort needed to handle tough jobs. IRWIN Industrial Tool Co.; 800/464-7946; www.irwin.com Earmuffs Ultraslim Folding and Neckband Models Maker has extended its
From Pick-Up To More Functional Work Truck Contractors now have the option to transform their pickup trucks into an ultimate work truck with an A.R.E. deluxe commercial unit (DCU) and a Kargo Master Pro II Series universal truck rack installed together. The DCU offers a place to store tools and other valuable equipment, while the Kargo Master rack allows large items such as lumber, drywall or ladders to be easily transported. The rack has a 1,700-lb capacity. A.R.E.; 800/649-4273; www.4are.com and Kargo Master; 800/343-7486; www.kargomaster.com Skid Steers New Pilot Control Systems The new B-Series skid steer loaders include
Tools and Safety In Spanish and English A new 2006 four-color product catalog is now available in English and Spanish. It contains 388 pages and includes product offerings in categories such as wrenches, ratchets, adapters, sockets, torque tools and a variety of other hand tools for the industrial, contractor and MRO markets. Also available is a hand-tool safety program on DVD. It promotes training employees with tool safety guidelines and the inspection of companies� hand tools. Wright Tool Co.; 800/321-1902; www.wrighttool.com Aggregate Products Innovative Solutions A producer of mechanical power transmission drives, components and bearings presents a brochure featuring products
Tile Saws Enhance Performance The G2 Tilematic and Super Tilematic tile saws feature upgraded function over previous models. The G2 cuts 16 in. diagonally and rip cuts a 24-in. tile, while the Super Tilematic cuts 22 in. diagonally and can rip cut a 31-in. tile. A galvanized pan resists rust and a new blade-shaft lock makes blade removal easier. Both saws are able to make spring-assisted plunge cuts and feature cam adjustment to aid belt tensioning. The saws are powered by 11/2-hp Baldor motors, which are fully-enclosed and fan cooled. Target; 800/288-5040; www.targetblue.com Concrete Grinder Walk-Behind Cart 1EBS 125 walk-behind
Four-Cycle Rammer Low-Oil Shutoff The BS 50-4s and BS 60-4s are the first rammers in the industry with technology that shuts the engine off when oil is low. The rammers have an electronic capacitive sensor switch mounted into the bottom of the crankcase. When oil is low, a red flashing light signals the operator and the rammer shuts off within about 10 seconds. The units have 2.8 hp engines. The 137-lb BS 50-4s hits with 2,645 lb per blow, and the BS 60-4s weighs 154 lb and hits with 2,975 lb per blow. Wacker Group; 262/257-4131; www.wackergroup.com Telescopic Cranes Designed
Having Their Say. More than 200 successful women engineers relate how they got there. Women Engineers Speak Up Changing Our World: True Stories of Women Engineers By Sybil E. Hatch; Society of Civil Engineers Press (www.asce.org/bookstore) ISBN: 0-7844-0841-6; 222 pages; $49.00 (#36.75-ASCE member) This first product of the Extraordinary Women Engineers Coalition is a joint effort by nearly 60 employers of and associations for engineers to encourage more young women to take up the profession. It is a fascinating spin through the careers of female role models—past and present. The 222 pages of Changing Our World: True Stories of Women
Rubber Track Loader 20-in.-Wide Tracks The new SR-80 is a machine that features an exclusive, independent and multi-suspension undercarriage as well as a class-leading cab interior. It includes 2.84 psi ground pressure, 20-in.-wide tracks and 15 in. of ground clearance. Power is provided by a turbocharged Perkins diesel engine and is rated at 80.5 gross hp. It has a tipping load of 6,200 lb and is rated with a 3,100-lb operating capacity (50% tipping load). Tracks on the SR-80 are driven by two-speed drive motors at 7 mph and 12.5 mph. ASV Inc.; 800/346-5954; www.asvi.com Hydraulic Breakers Slim Design A
Cut-Off Machine X2 Air Filtration System Similar to the TS 700 model, the new TS 800 Cutquik cut-off-machine is equipped with the X2 long term filtration system, which is designed for extended cutting service. The TS 800 features a 6.7-bhp, 98.5-cc stratified charge engine; a 16-in. deep-cutting wheel and an advanced five-point, dual element anti-vibration system. Also, with a specially designed heavy-duty steel cart, both the TS 700 and TS 800 models can do the work of a larger, heavier walk-behind machine. The Stihl Inc.; 800/467-8445; www.stihl.com Fall Protection Kits Convenient Containers Packaged in convenient, easy-to-handle, waterproof storage containers, the
Jump Start Six-in-One Uses Manufacturer introduces a new toolbox companion for on-the-go contractors. Called PowerPlus 6-in-1, this rechargeable jump start system is designed to keep contractors moving forward when the unexpected happens, says the maker. It is suitable for emergencies and outdoor activities and provides power for a variety of electrical equipment. The PowerPlus 6-in-1 system includes the on-board 12-volt jump starter, an air compressor, power inverter, high-power spotlight, a fluorescent work light and warning blinker light. SENCO Products Inc.; 800/543-4596; www.senco.com Hammer Drill Center Handle The X2 18-volt �-in. center handle hammer drill is now available as a stand-alone
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