New product announcements: 11/25/2009 Balance the Load: Spread-Axle Trailer The Equalizer is a nitrogen-assisted dampening system now integrated into Talbert 55SA and 60SA spread-axle heavy-load trailers. The system is able to hydraulically transfer loads in all terrain conditions. It provides proportional weight distribution for each axle grouping to reduce stress on loads. Talbert Manufacturing, Inc.; 800-348-5232; www.talbertmfg.com Getting Down: Controlled-Descent Rescue Device The Miller SafEscape ELITE Rescue/Descent Device is a controlled-descent device that is rated for one or two users at a time. Designed for use in rescue situations from elevated heights, with custom-designed kits for wind-energy and tower-crane applications.
The high cost of underground work needed to install geothermal tubing is inspiring some installers to develop cheaper alternatives. One unusual machine, called a SpiderPlow, is gaining traction in Canada. + image Illustration: Spiderplow Services Inc. A crawler rig, anchored 6 ft into the ground, reels a special cable that pulls the plow, which can handle 24-in.-dia. pipe and 9.5-ft depths. Related Links: As More Buildings Go Geothermal, Project Teams Are Thinking Outside the Borehole Union Jumps On Geothermal Bandwagon Jim Bererton, who heads consulting engineer Stantec’s sustainability practice in Calgary, Alberta, brought in the SpiderPlow for a Walmart store
A federally funded study has found “a strong association” between imported wallboard made in China and metal corrosion in U.S. homes in which the drywall has been installed, the Consumer Product Safety Commission says. Preliminary studies of corrosion in electrical and fire-safety equipment also support that finding, says CPSC, which commissioned the studies. But no definitive tie has been found yet between the drywall and health problems that home owners have reported, which include asthma attacks, headaches and bloody noses. CPSC, which released the findings on Nov. 23, has received 2,091 reports from 32 states, the District of Columbia and
The world’s Great Recession is the equipment sector’s Depression, according to a September report jointly issued by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers and the Associated Equipment Distributors. The sales slump dominated AEM’s annual conference, held Nov. 15-17 in Hollywood, Fla. Photo: AEM IDLED Equipment parade with 5,500 warning flags—each representing 100 lost jobs—drove home the message of equipment sector’s distress. + Image Source: IHS Global Insight Construction Investment And Equipment Sales The contraction of original-equipment manufacturers (OEMs) is “unprecedented in the post-war era,” says the report, prepared by IHS Global Insight for Milwaukee-based AEM and Oak Brook, Ill.-based AED. “The
New product announcements: 11/18/2009 Road Barrier System: Able To Take an Impact The NU-TEN Terminal End is designed to anchor a high-tensioned cable-barrier system. The trigger post can accommodate a three-, four- or five-cable barrier, allowing for different configurations depending on necessary barrier conditions. During a vehicle impact, the cables disconnect from the top of the trigger post and the cable barrier is immediately detensioned, reducing the chance of the vehicle vaulting, rolling or snagging. The system’s ground strut and the three rebar-cage assemblies are secured in the ground by concrete pilings cast into 18-in.-dia. holes at least 100 in.
New product announcements: 11/11/2009 Corded Drill: Good Power for a Small Size The Milwaukee 0240-20 ⅜-in. Corded Drill is the company’s first offering in the ⅜-in. drill category, and is intended for small-diameter drilling and fastening applications. The drill is powered by an 8-amp motor and has a zero-to-2,800-rpm variable speed. It features an all-metal gear case, keyless chuck and soft-grip handle with a clamshell-style plastic housing. Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp.; 800-729-3878; www.milwaukeetool.com Mobile Crane Sensors: Bright The iVISOR Mentor E165 system is a load indicator and proximity sensor for mobile cranes that lack integrated feedback displays. The EI65 can
New product announcements: 11/04/2009 Pavement Recycling System: Allows Material Reuse in Hot-Mix Asphalt The Asphalt Drum Mixer asphalt-recycling systems allow the use of milled asphalt material in hot-mix asphalt. The recyclers have a 15-ton capacity and are continuously welded at the seams, with midsection stiffeners for reinforcement. The 2-ft-wide conveyor is between 45 ft and 65 ft long, with a channel frame and a wind shroud for accurate weighing. The recycler comes in both a trailer-mounted portable model and a stationary model. Asphalt Drum Mixers Inc.; 260-637-5729; www.admasphaltplants.com Welding Gun: Many Options To Meet the Task at Hand The Dura-Flux
New product announcements: 10/28/2009 Noncorrosive Sealant: Works On Many Materials The Chem-Calk 1250 Series is a high-performance oxime-neutral silicone sealant with high UV resistance and rapid curing. The sealant features a noncorrosive, low-odor formulation that can be applied to a wide range of substrates without compromising them, including masonry, metal, plastic and wood. The sealant can be used in both indoor and outdoor settings and is able to retain its elastomeric properties in temperatures ranging from -61°F to 348°F. Bostik; 888-592-8558; www.bostik-us.com Fireproofing: Expansion Joint Seal Is Fire-Rated EMSHIELD WFR2, or Wall, Fire-Rated 2-Hours, is a fire-rated primary seal for
Heavy-duty work trucks are the backbone of many operations, charged with transporting people and materials while serving as a mobile office. And, like any good tool, they must not fail at critical moments. Such is the mission of the 2010 Dodge Ram Heavy Duty, redesigned to deliver muscle, capability and utility while providing more comfort. Photo: Dodge Trucks also offer engine braking and integrated trailer-brake controllers. Photo: Dodge Trucks have twin glove boxes, a big center console and floor cubbies. On that utility front, the Ram HD already is a success, though the arrival of the 2011 Ford Super Duty
New product announcements: 10/21/2009 Compact Crawler Dozer: Gets Into Small Spaces The Case 650L Crawler Dozer has a scaled-down profile and is intended for work in confined areas at residential and commercial construction sites. The lower overall weight and operating height, compared with other Case crawler dozers, allows the 650L to work under low overhangs and on soft soils that restrict larger machines. The 650L delivers 74 net hp with a Tier 3 diesel four-cylinder Case engine with electronic fuel injection. It features a hydrostatic drive for precise power turning and maneuverability. Case Construction Equipment; 866-542-2736; www.casece.com Concrete Finishing: Lightweight Alternative
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