Welder Generator: Extra Power for Big Pipes The Pro 300 Welder Generator is intended for various pipe-welding applications. It features a single-circuit board that is fully sealed to withstand harsh environments. An optional 24-hp, four-cylinder Deutz engine is available for welding with larger diameter electrodes and gouging carbon up to 1⁄4 in. in diameter. The Pro 300 has an automatic low-fuel engine-shutdown function that helps operators avoid a potentially long repriming process during restarting. Miller Electric Mfg. Co.; 920-734-9821; www.millerwelds.com Paper Tape Nails: No More Flying Plastic Bits The 20° Round Head Paper Tape Collated Nails are designed to work
Powerful Drill: Designed for Rough Conditions The CM 785 surface drill rig is designed to handle 5-meter pipes and can reach a total depth of 129 ft, with holes up to 6.5 ft in dia. The rotary head is able to supply 4,500 lb ft of torque, while the variable airflow can deliver a volume of up to 862 cu ft per minute at 350 psi. It has a cylinder-driven aluminum feed system with a single-piece breakout table for easy maintenance. The superstructure has a ground clearance of 17 in. and full-length rock guards for drilling in rough terrain. Atlas
The Man Who Hated Work and Loved Labor: The Life and Times of Tony Mazzocchi by Les Leopold. Chelsea Green Publishing Co., White River Junction, VT. ISBN 978-1-933392-63-9 By William Angelo The Man Who Hated Work and Loved Labor: the Life and Times of Tony Mazzocchi by Les Leopold is an extensive chronicle of a major progressive labor activist. It could rightly be labeled: My Fight Against Toxic Workplaces. The book examines the exuberant life and interesting times of Tony Mazzocchi, son of Italian immigrants, ninth grade dropout, World War II vet and labor organizer who got his start fighting
Crawler Dozer: High Visibility and Tough Tracks The D51EX-22 Crawler Dozer boasts a super-slant nose and large windows on a cab forward design for better control and visibility. The dozer’s tracks have a large bushing diameter, long link pitch and a lubricated track, extending their overall life. The dozer has a 6.69L engine with a net hp of 130 hp at 2,200 rpm. The power-angle tilt blade has a capacity of 3.5 cu yd to 3.8 cu yd. A large bolt-on blade center ball increases the wear life. Komatsu America Corp.; 866-513-5778; www.komatsuamerica.com Excavator: Heavily Configurable The SK485LC ACERA Mark
Concrete Finishing: Smooth, Wide Spans The C-750 is a cylinder concrete finisher that is capable of finishing widths up to 156 ft without the need of an overhead truss assembly. It has an electronically controlled automatic advance which changes the attack angle as needed, and the automatic self-widening carriage controls its travel distance. The operator is able to make on-the-fly crown height adjustments using the power-train adjustor controls built into the console. GOMACO; 712-364-3347; www.gomaco.com Foundation Load Testing: Wireless Sensors The Pile Driving Analyzer has wireless sensors for monitoring the dynamic load testing of deep foundations. Rather than requiring heavy
Pump Station Monitor: Early Warning The ADS Spider is an alarm monitoring system designed for water and sewer pumping stations. The unit needs no special software, and has a built-in Web server that maintains data logs and can send alerts by SMS text message, email, voice or other Internet notifications. There is an optional battery powerpack, and cases come in either plastic (left) or stainless steel (right). ADS LLC; 256-430-6261; www.adsenv.com/spider Concrete Waterproofing: Sprays Right On The Barriseal-S liquid-applied Air and Vapor Barrier System is a spray-on coating for above-grade concrete surfaces. The coating is a water-based, solvent-free emulsion which
Bifocal Safety Glasses: See Clearly Without Risk Scorpion MAG bifocal protective eyewear allows workers with trouble seeing near distances to perform their tasks without having to risk removing their safety equipment. The tough bifocal lenses come in four standard diopter strengths of 1.0, 1.5, 2.0 and 2.5. The eyewear is well-suited for reading electronic displays or labels, as well as for working with small parts or machinery. The sturdy frames feature adjustable ratcheting temples and a soft nosepiece. Available in clear or gray. Gateway Safety Inc; 800-822-5347; www.gatewaysafety.com Jackhammer Aid: Easier Lifting The JA90-350 pneumatic Jackhammer Lift Assist is designed
Grout Placement: Larger Capacity The Groutzilla Placement System is a power-driven unit for placing grout and masonry. It can handle 20 cu ft of material and can fill multiple courses of block spanning over 20 ft. Able to work with a forklift or telehandler, it includes the self-wiping composite polymer auger (far right) and the wireless remote (below). Stone Construction Equipment Inc.; 585-229-5141; www.stone-equip.com Safer Climbing Formwork: Versatile System The Xclimb 60 System is designed to provide safe working conditions in both crane-lifted and self-climbing small-to-midsize projects. Always attached to a wall using a self-locking mechanism, its long profiles allow
Tony Illia Topcon is inching its way to the top. From a surveyor's perspective, the advent of fine electronic measuring gear such as global positioning systems has made the world smaller. That closeness also is forcing suppliers to team up to stay competitive in the global market. Tokyo-based Topcon Corp. and Sokkia Co. Ltd. closed a merger Feb. 5 after nearly a year of due diligence. Both companies say the merger is necessary to stave off global competition. In the deal, Topcon picked up 32 million shares of Sokkia stock for about $194 million, representing 94% of outstanding stock. Sokkia
Grappling Claw: Flexible Demolition The MG1500 hydraulic grapple attachment is designed for not only sorting and loading rubble but is suitable for the demolition of masonry and wooden structures. With a service weight of under 3,263 lb, the tool features a maximum closing force of 6.9 tons. It fits onto carriers between 17 and 28 tons, requires oil flow of 32 to 45 gpm at 5,076 psi and features full-360 degree rotation with two hydraulic cylinders to maximize the closing force. Atlas Copco Construction Tools LLC; 413-746-5383; www.atlascopco.com Segmented Pier System: Supportive The DynaPier system allows piers to be placed
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