Products 06/30/2010 Utility Vehicle: High Capacity in Small Package The Bobcat Model 3400 Utility vehicle features on-demand, four-wheel drive and is available with a 24.8-hp diesel engine or a 32-hp gas engine with electronic fuel injection. It sports a corrosion-resistant composite cargo box with a maximum load capacity of 1,100 lb and a single-latch tailgate. Cab options include bench seating and an enclosed cab with heating. It has a rated working capacity of 1,600 lb and a towing capacity of 1,500 lb. Optional accessories include a powered cargo box lift and a tool holder. Bobcat Co.; 701-241-8700; www.bobcat.com Battery Pack:
General Motors has launched its 2011 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD with aims of winning the heavy-duty power battle. ENR accepted GM’s invitation to test and compare its re-engineered trucks against the competition, namely the 2011 Ford Super Duty that we reviewed in the spring. Nuts and Bolts GM has beefed up the two available powertrains in its 2011 offerings to handle heavier loads. Starting things off is the 6.0-liter V-8, good for 360 horsepower and 380 lb-ft of torque. Impressive, but GM’s Duramax turbodiesel—a 6.6-liter V-8— delivers 397 horsepower and 765 lb-ft of torque, and packs a
Products 06/23/2010 Trailer-mounted Concrete Conveyor: Mobile The Telebelt TBS 130 Telescopic Belt Conveyor is intended for mass concrete and materials placement. The semi-trailer-mounted conveyor can be customized to meet local weight restrictions and allows for easier positioning and transport. The TBS 130 does not rely on the chassis engine but instead is powered by its own integrated Tier 3 engine. A dolly is available to allow other heavy equipment to tow the conveyor around a jobsite. Putzmeister America; 800-884-7210; www.putzmeister.com Redesigned Auto Level: Shorter Minimum Focus The Topcon AT-B Series Auto Levels have a minimum focus distance of 20 centimeters and
New Product Announcements 06/16/2010 Compact Hack Saw: Tool-Free Blade Change The Compact Hack Saw is part of Milwaukee’s new line of redesigned hand tools. The saw features a narrow profile for cutting in tight spaces and making flush cuts. The compact hack saw boasts a tool-free blade change as well as an ergonomic handle with a rubber-over-mold grip. Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp.; 800-729-3878; www.milwaukeetool.com Multiple Tools: Ratchet for Scaffolding Installation The WrightGrip SB Ratchet is designed specifically for scaffolding installation applications. The tool features a 1/2-in.-drive, 7/8-in. open-head ratchet, a replaceable hammer and a 7/8-in. open-end wrench. The hammer is available
Products 06/09/2010 Pneumatic Saw: Cuts Underground Pipe From a Single Side The PowerGrit Air Chain Saw is able to cut underground pipe up to 20-in. from a single side, requiring less room to make the cut than regualr cut-off saws. Diamond elements in the chain grind rather than tear the pipe material, reducing vibration and kickback. Unlike gas-powered saws, the pneumatic saw has no exhaust and needs less maintenance. The saw requires an air flow of 124 cfm at 90 psi. CS Unitec Inc.; 800-700-5919; www.csunitec.com Soil Stabilizer: Many Improvements The 700-hp Roadtec SX-7 soil stabilizer and reclaimer has received
New product announcements: 06/02/2010 Welding Power Source: Versatile The Flextec 450 multiprocess welding power source can deliver up to 500 amps of power and has updated inverter technology, which provides faster arc response, lower power consumption and lower overall weight. The machine’s multiprocess capability includes stick, Touch Start DC TIG, MIG and flux-cored welding, as well as arc gouging up to 3⁄8-in. carbon. The Flextec 450 has a rugged case and can withstand rough environments. Variable arc force allows for use with different materials and a hot start for work on thin materials. Lincoln Electric; 888-355-3213; www.lincolnelectric.com Preserve Hearing: Noise-Level
New product announcements: 05/26/2010 Asphalt Plant Conveyor: Heavy-Duty Construction The new Drag Slat Conveyors from ADM can provide material transport in an asphalt plant at rates of up to 500 tons per hour. The conveyors feature reinforced weld-on slats and chrome carbine wear liners along the slat floor and sidewalls for added durability. Segmented sprockets allow for easier maintenance. The conveyor is available with either formed-steel or an all-welded bridge construction as well as either a single- or double-steel roller chain. Asphalt Drum Mixers Inc.; 260-637-5729; www.admasphaltplants.com Wall-Saw Power Unit: Electric Drive Delivers the Power The Hilti DS TS20-E Electric
Already scrambling for highway funding, state departments of transportation and road contractors now are stymied by a nationwide shortage of pavement-marking paint. Photo: WSDOT Highway contractors are coming up short because of kinks in the road-paint supply chain, thanks to recession and a critical chemical shortage. The source of the shortfall is a mixture of economics, chemistry, production disruptions and international trade, and the result will likely be rationed paint and higher prices through most of the summer—and perhaps beyond. Brian Deery, senior director of the Highway & Transportation Division at the Associated General Contractors of America, says DOTs may
As more cities and states are imposing bans on silica grit used to clean bridges, buildings and other infrastructure, suppliers offering safer alternatives are seeing tremendous growth. Photo: Tudor Van Hampton Surface-preparation alternatives are increasing as bans on sandblasting rise globally. Photo: Tudor Van Hampton BlastGreen’s new wet-abrasive system is available in the U.S. this year. Photo: Sponge-Jet Inc. Sponge-Jet’s dryblasting system includes a recycling machine that sorts debris so foam media can be reused. Related Links: VIDEO: Master Blasters: Sandblasting Goes Green “Typical sandblasting is being eliminated across the country,” says Keith Eliason, vice president of EcoQuip Inc., a
New product announcements: 05/19/2010 Air-powered Saw: Cuts Panels and Pipe The Esco APS-438 Air-Powered Panel Saw can be used to make cuts in stainless-steel, super-duplex stainless-steel, inconel, concrete-lined pipe and other hard construction materials. The saw comes with a standard fiberglass-reinforced blade or an optional carbide-tipped steel blade and makes a 43⁄8-in.-deep cut. The APS-438 easily can attach to boiler panels using a pair of weld tabs or a quick clamp for trimming new panels. A rigid chain-mounted clamp system allows for single-pipe work. The saw is powered by a 3-hp motor and requires only 80 cfm per minute. Esco
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