Silicone Sealants Standard and Custom Colors Manufacturer introduces a new line of high-performance silicone sealants to complement its already existing full line of polyurethane construction sealants. The new line consists of SikaSil-C 990 and SikaSil-C 995. Both products are available in six standard colors as well as custom colors for those applications that are color critical. SikaSil-C 990 is a one-component silicone sealant with plus-100%, minus-50% movement capability and is targeted for exterior insulating finish system facade joints and other weatherseal applications. Sika Corp.; 201/933-8800; www.sikacorp.com Vulkem 250 GC Cures In Four Hours This one-part, cold fluid-applied elastomeric waterproofing membrane,
Trucks Concrete Applications This brochure offers detailed information on the companys Granite series construction trucks. The series includes heavy-duty class-8 conventional straight models that can be configured as a mixer, dump or tractor hauling heavy equipment. Features such as its smart, advanced electronics that help enhance productivity, its spacious leg and belly room and innovative features that help make mounting a body hassle-free also are included. Mack Trucks Inc.; 610/709-2560; www.macktrucks.com New Fasteners Pressure-Treated Lumber Issue In response to new EPA regulations on the use of pressure-treated lumber in all residential and some commercial applications, manufacturer publishes a seven-page brochure
Small Cold Milling Machine Three-Wheel Mill The W50 is a small cold milling machine that features an 80-hp Deutz diesel engine and an operating weight of 13,162 lb, excluding optional conveyor. The three-wheel mill can cut up to 6 in. deep and 20 in. wide, with a 4-in. turning radius. In addition to the loading conveyor, a fourth wheel is optional. The W50 can mill at speeds up to 82 ft per minute. For ease in making horizontal cuts on roadways, the fully adjustable loading conveyor can be dismounted and mounted by the operator without assistance in a matter of
Four-Cycle Rammer Up to 3,950 lb of Impact Force Mikasas MT-84F rammer is designed for compaction work in trenches, retaining walls and on pads. It is equipped with a 3.5-hp Robin EH-12 gasoline engine that is more fuel-efficient, quieter and has lower emissions than two-cycle rammers, says the maker. The unit also features numerous improvements such as longer air filter service intervals and more blows per minute. It travels at 36 ft per minute and can compact a maximum area of 2,000 sq ft per hour. Multiquip Inc.; 800/421-1244; www.multiquip.com Utility Vehicle Four Configurations The RTV900, the manufacturers first
Color Caulk Hides Installation Imperfections Manufacturer introduces a new line of acrylic color caulk, with exact color matches to all of its 86 wall base colors. The sealant/adhesive caulk is developed for floor and wall base-finish touch-ups. It also can be used to fill gaps or irregularities during installation of rubber or vinyl wall base, wall base corners, stair treads, tile, mouldings and other flooring finishes. The color caulk hides installation imperfections and is available in a 5.5 fl oz squeeze tube. BurkeMercer Flooring Products; 800/447-8442; www.BurkeMercer.com New Glass Type Lower Reflectivity Advantage Reflective Low-E glass is an architectural pyrolytic
SECURITY PRODUCTS Locking Blade Deadbolt Upgrade Compatible with almost any type of deadbolt hardware, the MacLock Blade Locking System is an alternative entry door-protection system ideal for multi-tenant buildings. MacLock distributes force over a much greater area than single deadbolts and has surpassed the BHMA Grade 1 Blow testing by 600%. The MacLocks locking blade extends from the door through steel strike plates located in the door and jamb. It provides 28 in. of surface area and door-to-jamb locking power. The system is compatible with various commercial grade electronic keyless systems. MacLock Industries; 866/ 297-7233; www.maclock.com Downlight Fire-Rated Fixture Specifically
HOOKED Crane book tells all. (Photo left courtesy of Historical Construction Equipment Association) Crane technology started to evolve substantially during the rough-and-ready post-war buildup in 1945-1955, when need for speed forced the development of hydraulic power transmission. New controls made the machines quieter, smoother, faster and safer in the hands of operators. The industrys adoption of hydraulic cylinders has replaced clutches and cables on many thousands of cranes and excavators. The telescopic boom hoisted once-underfunded manufacturers to the top, while many diversified company giants lost their edge and fell into the junk yards of construction lore. Longtime crane guru Stuart
GALLENTINE (Photos courtesy of LatchTool Group) A group of entrepreneurial engineers based in Colorado Springs, Colo., has designed a new type of self-enclosed, hydraulic pump and cylinder that is showing much promise for use on small hand tools where hydraulic fluid power could outperform a simple mechanical connection. Logger-turned-inventor Bill Gallentine leads the 15-member group. Its engineers recently tested a prototype cylinder that weighs 12 oz and costs about $8 to buy. With a 50-lb squeeze of a makeshift handle, the tiny units piston produces 1.5 tons of force on the business end, an advantage of 60:1. The group so
Instant Camera For the Constrution Industry The new One600 JobPro camera allows professional contractors, specialty tradesmen, subcontractors and building inspectors to capture works-in-progress, create before and after shots or take general jobsite photographs. It features a simple point-and-click operation and new AutoSharp technology for capturing detailed shots as close as two feet, no matter what the size of the project, says the maker. One600 JobPro includes all the features and benefits of instant photography, along with a tripod mount and viewfinder dust shield. Polaroid Corp.; 212/613-4920; www.polaroid.com Truck-Mounted Aerial Turntable Rotation Model SI 105 HDT is an insulated telescoping and
Rotating Laser One-Button Leveling Designed for exterior horizontal leveling and slope setting applications, the new PR 20 rotating laser operates at 300 rpm and offers a range of up to 1,300 ft in diameter. It has large rubber-coated handles and fully enclosed and sealed rotating heads. A simple-to-operate control panel with one-button leveling allows for setting grades, aligning formwork or pouring concrete. The system comes with the PR 20 rotating laser, PRA 20 electronic laser receiver, PRA 75 laser receiver holder and PRA 52 slope calculator. Hilti Inc.; 800/879-8000; www.us.hilti.com Maxi-Lite Towers With Generators Models 15330 and 20330 portable light