New product announcements: 12/03/2008 Air Compressor: Designed For Drilling Equipment The DrillAir line of compressors is specifically designed to supply air at rates needed for drilling applications. It is capable of 1,284 cfm of free-air delivery, 1,335 cfm at 365 psi and 1,198-1,252 cfm at 435 psi. The redesigned line provides a 4% reduction in energy consumption and 15% lower thrust load. It is powered by a 575-hp, Caterpillar C18 Acert Tier 3 diesel engine, and is available in skid-mount, support-mount or tandem or wagon-wheel versions. Atlas Copco; 803-817-7434; www.atlascopco.com Equipment Tracking: Wireless Monitoring The OEM Data Delivery Telematics System
New product announcements: 11/26/2008 Telescoping Boom: Staying Balanced The S-85 Model of telescoping booms includes several new features, including fixed-width axles for simpler transport and setup and a virtual pivot boom system, which keeps the weight of the boom over the chassis while it elevates, reducing the need for extra counterweights. The 80-ft boom of the S-85 can extend to fully elevated in 68 seconds and new boom sensors keep it smooth. Genie Industries Inc.; 800-536-1800; www.genieindustries.com Field Controller: Log Survey Data, Snap Photos The FC-2500 Field Controller is a rugged, waterproof surveying tool which features a 624-MHz processor, 256
Retail and office construction are in decline. Banks are playing Scrooge with new bailout bucks. For-sale signs line the street, and housing starts keep receding.These are tough times, when every dollar spent on capital equipment must be spent wisely. For working people in need of a new truck, that need translates into a pickup that not only leads in raw grunt but also fuel economy and utility. ENR evaluated two redesigned models, the 2009 Ford F-150 and 2009 Dodge Ram 1500, to determine which workhorse truly deserves a spot at the jobsite. Slide Show Photo: Chrysler LLC Ram packs heavy
Wheel Loader: Smooth Lifting, Strong Rollback The L50F Wheel Loader features a torque parallel loader linkage system for smooth parallel lifting and high rollback torque. The power-steering and load-sensing hydraulic pumps are completely separate, ensuring heavy loads do not compromise steering capacity. Differential locks on both axles keep tire spin synchronized and allows for better traction in rough conditions. Volvo Construction Equipment; 828-650-2000; www.volvo.com JobSite Waste Disposal: Takes All Kinds The Badger Shredding System is a waste-recycling system capable of processing concrete while shearing and removing rebar, as well as removing 7-strand, high-tension cable from concrete panels. It can accept
Self-Priming Pump: Engine-Driven for Extra Power The new Ultra V Series engine-driven pumps are able to handle solids and move up to 1,825 gallons per minute of water to a maximum head of 175 ft. These pumps can be used in municipal waste systems as well as for the removal of water at construction sites. According to the manufacturer, the engine-driven design allows the Ultra V to function under loads where traditional trash pumps fail. They also feature an increased suction-port size and refined impeller design over earlier models, as well as lower noise levels. The Gorman-Rupp Co.; 419-755-1011; www.gormanrupp.com
Laser Level: Multiple Uses The Hilti PMC 36 is a compact combilaser is capable of a wide range of alignment and setting out tasks, including leveling, checking plumbs and setting out right angles or transferring points. It projects five points of light and and two reference lines and, with its laser receiver accessory, can be detected clearly up up to 100 ft away. Several attachment points allow the combilaser to be mounted on magnetic brackets, wall mounts, ceiling clamps or telescopic braces depending on the nature of the job. Hilti; 800-879-8000; www.hilti.com Graywater Pipe: Easy Connections Aquatherm Lilac pipe is
Dumping Body: Spreading Material Far and Wide The Sidewinder is a dumping body which allows for the continuous spread of 25-ft widths of loose materials. The body sidewall is shaped in a continuous top rail, side and running board configuration. A front-mounted inverted telescopic hoist with hard chrome-plated sleeves eliminates the need for cylinder housing inside the body, reducing risk of contamination. Available in four sizes, ranging from 9-ft to 14-ft inside length, with 5 cu yd to 14 cu yd of body capacity. Truck Bodies & Equipment International; 800-255-4345; www.tbei.com Personal Fall Arrest System: Constant Lock Up The Workman
Compact Pipelayer: Precise Control The PL61 Pipelayer has a 40,00- lb lift-capacity and is intended for pipelaying applications where precision control and careful maneuvering is required. The 18-ft boom is hook-and-cable controlled and is raised and lowered by independent hydraulic winches for smooth operation and adjustments. Its extendible counterweight can be retracted for tighter maneuvering on confined job sites. Available with either an enclosed cab or overhead canopy. Caterpillar, Inc.; 309-675-8995; www.cat.com Utility Vehicle: Two Attachments At Once The new Toolcat 5610 utility work machine has a three-point hitch and hydraulic power-take-off for rear implements, and also has the ability
Solar Panels: Building-Integrated EnergyPeak is a photovoltaic laminate system that allows photovoltaic panels to be built directly into roofing. The thin, easy-to-apply panels can be factory installed on roofing materials, and are intended to be an integrated element of a project’s design rather than an aftermarket addition. Unlike traditional solar panels, EnergyPeak can produce power in low-light conditions. The system comes in seven predesigned sizes, ranging from 3 kW to 120 kW. EnergyPeak; 888-216-9600; www.energypeak.com Pipe Rammer: Powerful Punch The TT Pipeliner Package is designed for oil-and-gas pipeline installation projects. It features a 18-in.-dia. pneumatic pipe-ramming system and a bentonite
Handheld Pipe Cutter: Fast The RC-2375 Ratcheting Plastic Pipe and Tubing Cutter is capable of cutting pipe up to 23⁄8 in. in diameter. The portable cutter has a ratcheting mechanism to reduce the amount of force needed to cut and saves time. It can cut a wide variety of pipe material including PVC and CPVC, PEX, polyethylene, polyputylene and rubber hose. Blades are easily replaced, without any tools or loose parts. RIDGID; 800-769-7743; www.ridgid.com Mobile Lighting Tower: Fully Adjustable The Nightshifter Hybrid is a lighting tower/mobile generator which features vibration-resistant double-ended metal halide lamps mounted on an hydraulically extending mast
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