Photo by Arnold Glas Bird-friendly Ornilux glass has a patterned UV layer that is hard for humans to see but is visible to birds. Photo by Arnold Glas Another view of bird-friendly Ornilux glass has a patterned UV layer that is hard for humans to see but is visible to birds. Related Links: Bird Stewards Rally Against Killer Panes Ornilux Bird Protection Glass CollidEscape Despite a high rate of bird collisions with glass, products to reduce bird deaths are typically an afterthought in building design. Architects often inadvertently specify bird-friendly products, such as fritted glass, screens or window patterns, which
Photo courtesy Samson Manitowoc partnered with Samson to design the first-ever synthetic hoist rope for mobile cranes. Photo courtesy Manitowoc The material costs about twice that of conventional wire rope but weighs 80% less, enabling cranes to do more while making rigging easier on the ground. Related Links: Wire Rope Does Double Duty at Orangutan Center New Rigging App Works as Load-Capacity Reference Because wire rope can be heavy and bulky and often spins under load, Mike Herbert, Manitowoc Inc.'s global product director for rough-terrain cranes, has long sought an alternative. Even with rotation-resistant designs, conventional wire rope produces some
The "dangling crane" that partially collapsed nearly 1,000 ft over Manhattan during Superstorm Sandy was caused by a worker who unintentionally tied down the rig and kept it from weather-vaning—or freely rotating—according to a forensic engineer who investigated the accident.
This week, we look at safety glasses from Gateway Safety as well as CNG and LNG engine options from Freightliner Trucks. Click to begin the slide show.
Photo by Tudor Van Hampton for ENR Sany's SCC8500 crawler crane was on display at this year's Conexpo show. Photo by Tudor Van Hampton for ENR A close-up reveals the roller mechanism used to extend the SCC8500 counterweights. Related Links: Manitowoc-Sany Lawsuit Pivots on Crane Counterweights All Erection Picks Up 10 Manitowoc MLC300 Crawler Cranes The U.S. International Trade Commission has ruled in favor of crane manufacturer Manitowoc Co. in a patent infringement lawsuit against Chinese rival Sany Heavy Industries and its U.S. subsidiary, Sany America.Earlier this month, the ITC made an initial ruling that Sany violated Section 337 of
This week we look at new hydraulic breaker attachments from Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas and a crimp tool from Platinum Tools. Click to begin the slide show.
Photo Courtesy of Ram The all-new 2015 Ram ProMaster City compact work van promises to bring best-in-class payload and cargo volume to the Class 1 commercial-van segment. Related Links: Test Drive: 2014 Ram ProMaster Work Van European Vans Invade Work Truck Show With the introduction of the Ram ProMaster City van into the U.S. market in 2015, contractors will have a broader spectrum of compact commercial vans from which to choose.Like the Ram brand's full-sized ProMaster, the smaller ProMaster City is based on a proven European model. For the van's American debut, Ram has hardened the compact Fiat Doblò's unibody
Related Links: Milwaukee Tool Acquires Empire Level Product Snapshot: Cordless Angle Grinder As more contractors add impact drivers to their toolboxes, manufacturers have responded by offering ever- expanding lines of bits and accessories that are rated for higher-torque duties.Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. builds on its existing collection of Shockwave impact bits with the addition of thin-walled hole saws, introduced this year. The company recently sent ENR a set to try out with an 18-volt impact driver.The thin-walled hole saws range in diameter from ¾ in. to 1½ in. and are fitted with ¼-in. quick-change hex shanks. Like other impact saws,
Photo Courtesy of Planetary Power Smarter Power The HyGen generator's battery system and diesel engine are electronically controlled, ensuring power is properly matched to demand load. Photo Courtesy of Planetary Power Fuel Savings HyGen's lower fuel demand can lead to cost savings, but many users see greater value in the longer intervals between refueling. Related Links: Heavy-Duty Hybrids Need More Greening Do Hybrid Construction Machines Pollute More? Reinventing the generator is a thankless task. Contractors are used to fueling these reliable workhorses of the construction jobsite and forgetting about them, at least until they need refueling. But Seattle-based Planetary Power
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