EDITOR'S CHOICE

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    Reversible Plate Compactor

    The COMPAS compaction analyzing system for Mikasa reversible plate compactors helps contractors improve efficiency and maximize productivity, while avoiding over-compaction.

     
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    App Replaces Blueprints

    This ambitious iPad app aims to replace costly and cumbersome printed design documents with a manageable digital archive of customizable plans in PDF format.

     
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    Mildew-Resistant Silicone

    898NST Non-Staining Sanitary Silicone resists mold and mildew growth while protecting tile and natural stone, such as granite, marble, and limestone from unsightly stains.

     
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    Simple Laser Measuring

    The GLM 50 is designed for users who need a simplified yet durable laser distance measurer for daily use at the jobsite.

     

BUILDING SYSTEMS & MATERIALS

JOBSITE PREP

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    Electric and Hydraulic Service Cranes

    Five new Palfinger Service Cranes are available: PSC 3216, PSC 4016, PSC 4025, PSC 5025, and PSC 6025 (model numbers correspond to maximum capacity).

     
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    3D Machine Control System

    PaveSmart 3D v3.0, for paving and milling applications, makes it easier to operate where traditional controls are hard to install and maintain, such as narrow-width, urban, and underground projects.

     
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    55% Gradeability With or Without Vibration

    Dual frequencies and amplitudes make it possible to use a single machine to prepare sites for highway construction and maintenance.

     
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    Wheel Loader With Breakout Force

    Armed with a standard 2.6-cu.-yd. bucket, the DL200 wheel loader moves up to 19,370 lbs. with a straight frame and 16,510 lbs. at full turn, and reaches a dump height of 9 ft. 2 in.

     
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    Double-diaphragm Pump

    The Model 2500 electric-powered, double-diaphragm plastic pump can transfer liquids with up to 1-in. diameter solids.

     
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    Propane Autogas-powered Trucks

    The 2012 Roush CleanTech Ford F-250 and Ford F-350 trucks offer two tank options—in-bed, 49-gal. or under-bed, 25-gal.

     
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    Priming-assisted Pumps Work For All Liquids

    With discharge sizes up to 8 in., Prime Aire Plus pumps offer increased head flow.

     
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    Dewatering, Sludge Pumps For Confined Spaces

    Five portable models are available, offering continuous operation at low water levels and extended dry runs without overheating the motor.

     
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    For Digging In Tough Soils

    With an 11-hp Honda overhead valve gas engine, the HYD-PS11H Hydraulic Earth Drill can bore into the toughest soil conditions.

     
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    Versatile Work Machine

    Featuring a rated operating capacity of 1500 lbs., the Toolcat 5600 compact loader/carrier accepts front-mounted attachments, such as snow blades, v-blades, pushers, and angle brooms.

     
  • Calorimetry Tools For Cement, Concrete

    The company offers calorimetry tools to quickly and easily analyze early hydration of cementitious mixtures, screen materials, assess setting times, and troubleshoot or design mixes.

     
  • Stabilizing Roads

    Thanks to triangular openings that create the snowshoe-like effect of evenly distributing stress to surface areas, TriAx Geogrid is able to reinforce paved or unpaved roads.

     
  • Track-type Tractor For Dozing and Ripping

    New features for the 410-hp D9T Track-Type Tractor include increased operator comfort, safety, and convenience.

     
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    Flexible Bridge Paving

    For bridges, airports, highways, and canals, the 4800 bridge paver features a new fogging system that allows fog to be directed where it’s needed.

     
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    Site and Road Construction Software

    Heavy and highway construction office software for data prep and management and materials quantities takeoff, Business Center—HCE 2.50 features new road takeoff, data prep, and earthworks planning functionality.

     
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    Program Management E-book

    Download Program Management 2.0 to your Kindle, iPad, or Nook for $25 (members) and $35 (nonmembers); or buy the print version for $45 (members) and $60 (nonmembers).

     
  • Improved Fuel Economy

    The 621F wheel loader from Case Construction Equipment provides up to a 10% increase in fuel economy while delivering faster acceleration, quicker cycle times, and higher travel speeds.

     

DECORATIVE & SURFACES

GENERAL EQUIPMENT

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    Remote-Controlled Demolition Machine

    The Brokk 100 Demolition Machine features a more compact design—less than 4 ft. tall—yet 35% greater breaking power than the Brokk 90.

     
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    High Power-to-Weight Ratio

    The EH 65/120 electric breaker leads in power to weight ratio and percussion rate.

     
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    Compact Renovator

    The TE 700-AVR Demolition Hammer is designed for extensive renovation work.

     
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    Robot Demo

    The DXR 140 is the smallest and lightest addition to Husqvarna’s new range of remote-controlled demolition robots.

     
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    Performance Breaker

    The recently updated CP 1210 pneumatic breaker is designed to deliver the power and durability necessary for a variety of light to medium construction, such as light demolition of floors, pavements, and roads.

     
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    Brute Force

    The Brute delivers 50 ft.-lbs. of impact but weighs only 65 lbs.

     
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    Handheld Electric

    This electric hammer delivers 20 ft.-lbs. of impact but weighs only 28 lbs.

     
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    Preventing Theft

    MAXguard Spike Strips provides contractors protection for their project, materials, and equipment by attaching atop fences and walls to eliminate climbing.

     
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    Precision Gunite

    The AA020 Piccola Rotary Gunite Machine is easy to own, operate, and maintain.

     
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    Value-Priced Trowel

    The VP Series of walk-behind trowels feature height-adjustable handles with either traditional twist-action blade pitch control or lever-action positive pitch control.

     
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    Tough Tablets

    Panasonic has unveiled the Toughpad family of professional-grade Android-powered tablets in 7- and 10-in. devices.

     
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    Two Finishers in One

    The C-450 cylinder finisher for bridge decks and flat slabs now is available with a transitional framework.

     
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    Barrier Systems

    The Epic Barrier Systems provide durable and reusable safety solutions for multiple workers, and also serve as debris containment barriers.

     
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    Single-Head Surface Grinder

    The SG12/E single-head surface grinder is durable and easy to use, making it ideal for anyone from professional contractors to do-it-yourselfers.

     
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    Field Station Storage

    The Field Station is more than secure storage of blueprints and documentation, it also protects valuable tools and equipment, charging devices, and supplies.

     
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    Hands-Free Fall Protection

    The UniRail horizontal rail system can be fitted to a wide range of structures and support multiple workers at once for both fall arrest and fall restraint work applications.

     
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    Breakers for Road-Building, Maintenance

    The BRK 55 hydraulic breaker delivers 1450 bpm to break up concrete, asphalt, or frozen soil, and lacks external side bolts or other protruding parts that can injure an operator.

     

PRODUCTS SOLVING PROBLEMS

TOOLS & EQUIPMENT

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    Multi-Application Blade

    The TPX-40 multi-application blade cuts through low- to medium-strength reinforced concrete or other hard materials.

     
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    Comprehensive Diamond Blade Line

    Experience five times longer life and 20% more speed than comparable models with the company’s diamond blade line.

     
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    General Purpose Blade

    The Vari-Cut high-speed diamond blade features alternating turbo segments with a total height of 0.4 in. (0.3-in. diamond depth; 0.1-in. segment base) that enable the blade to cut faster.

     
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    Diamond Sawzall Blade

    The Torch Sawzall blades are designed for extended life and improved performance.

     
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    Cut Faster

    The Super Premium (SP) and Universal Premium (UP) diamond blades feature Equidist technology, which spaces all diamonds in each segment accurately at regular intervals, ensuring consistent high-cutting performance.

     
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    Retractable Tool Tether

    Prevent accidentally dropping tools around the jobsite with the Gear Keeper model RT3-5602 retractable tool tether.

     
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    Concrete, Steel Fastening Tool

    Tackle tough concrete and steel fastening applications with the SCP40XP 1 1/2-in. standard pressure pneumatic concrete pinner.

     
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    Never Lose a Screw

    Never lose a screw again with the Duplex Screw.

     
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    High Torque, High Speed

    The 4-lb. LXPH01 18-V LXT cordless 1/2-in. hammer driver-drill kit combines high torque and speed in an 8 1/2-in.-long compact cordless package.

     
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    Lightweight Core Drill

    The company’s core drills feature advanced Cardi electronic technology, electronic clutches, mechanical clutches, and soft-start technology, which protect the motor from overload, protect users against jamming, and ensure smooth drill bit impact.

     
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    Contractor-Grade Hand Tool Line

    The company’s line of contractor-grade hand tools and materials recently has been expanded to nearly 6000 products.

     
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    18-ga. Stapler

    The 18-ga. narrow-crown TA238A/18-6 SuperStapler weighs 2.7 lbs. and shoots L wire staples from 1/2 to 1 1/2 in. in length.

     
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    Repair/Maintenance Angle Grinder

    The W780 4 ½-in. angle grinder is ideal for grinding, cutting, and deburring applications in repair, maintenance, and metalworking.

     
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    Framing Blades

    Daredevil framing blades are thin-kerf, extra-hard steel plate blades, with triple-sharp carbide teeth to power through wood quickly and smoothly.

     
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    Hydraulic Rotary Hammer Drill

    The Model 2 2406 0010 Hydraulic Rotary Hammer Drill delivers 3400 blows per minute for percussion drilling of concrete, rock, and masonry.

     
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    Durable Rotary Hammer Drill

    The M18 7/8-in. SDS Plus Rotary Hammer delivers durability, with up to two times longer life than competitive cordless rotary hammers.

     

Other Articles

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    Flatwork Grouter

    The new Lightning Grouter Drill-Mate is designed specifically for flatwork.

     
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    Decorative Edger

    The Anglia Edger provides decorative edges to paver patios, driveways, and walkways.

     
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    Add Strength to Parapet Walls

    The Paratec System provides strength to low parapet masonry walls without the need to rebuild or damage the walls.

     
  • Air And Water Barrier

    Air & Water Barrier, a component of the company’s Masonry Veneer Installation System, protects against water intrusion and the effects of extreme weather.

     
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    Hydro Active Grouts

    Hydro Active Grouts are made with phthalate-free resins that include one-component polyurethane water reactive, waterproofing, and soil injection resins.

     
  • Continuous Mortar Mixer

    The D-35 Continuous Mixer is designed to mix preblended mortars, grouts, and stuccos.

     
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    Premium Performance Grout

    ProGrout is a fast setting, polymer modified, color consistent and efflorescence free professional grade grout.

     
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    Masonry-Specific Design Software

    MasCalc is an inexpensive, trade-specific alternative to CAD that assists designers with often overlooked masonry details.

     
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    Stainless Steel Hopper Gun

    The Stucco Sprayer Hopper Gun applies plaster, stucco, EIFS, shotcrete, papercrete, and earthen mixes, ranging from 1/8-in. heavy texture to 1-in. structural layers.

     
  • Modular Scaffolding System

    PERI UP Rosett Flex scaffolding features 9.8 in. (25 cm) and 14.8 in. (37.5 cm) decking widths that provide maximum flexibility and coverage.

     
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    Continuous-Climb Work Platform

    This continuous-climbing, self-leveling, scaffolding system features a redesigned base and one-piece tower.

     
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    Versatile Load-Bearing Towers

    Staxo 100 is a high performance, load-bearing tower for commercial or heavy civil construction.

     
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    New And Improved Articulated Boom

    The 62-ft. Snorkel A62JRT platform height articulated boom is built on the company’s Polaris chassis.

     
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    Telescopic Booms

    Genie S-40 and S-45 telescopic booms use the “four-point” Trax track drive system that reduces damage to sensitive ground surfaces.

     
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    Flexible Scaffolding System

    The MP multidirectional scaffolding system utilizes the full flexibility of tube and joint scaffolding products.