TRACK-DRIVEN MINI-SKID The Boxer Brute TRX features a compact 44-in. 70-in. footprint and 900-lb. operating capacity. The 9-in. 42-in. rubber tracks are
TRACK-DRIVEN MINI-SKID
The Boxer Brute TRX features a compact 44-in. _ 70-in. footprint and 900-lb. operating capacity. The 9-in. _ 42-in. rubber tracks are reportedly designed for optimum traction and flotation with minimal compaction. An operating weight of about 2,450 lb. (with operator), distributed over a 331-sq.-in. ground contact area per track, translates to 3.7 psi of ground pressure, yet ample traction on slippery surfaces.
The machine is built to handle over 50 universal compact utility attachments, including a 36-in. auger and 48-in. trencher. Brute’s standard quick-attach system enables the user to switch from bucket to forks to auger or other tools, the manufacturer notes.
The model is powered by a Kohler Command Pro 27, a fuel-efficient and environmentally proven 27-hp gasoline engine. A two-pump, 3,000-psi hydraulic operating system develops 12.6 gpm of hydraulic flow to run the machine’s auxiliary and propulsion systems. Power from both systems is combined and redirected by valves to support the system in need. An intuitive creep valve can be adjusted by the operator for best results. Compact Power
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REBAR BENDER
According to the manufacturer, Jimmy hydraulic rebar benders enable precise shaping of #4 to #11 rebar at the job site in just seconds, allowing the operator to bend rebar after it’s been placed in concrete. As they will bend rebar up to 180 degrees, the units are suitable for applications requiring offset bends or doglegs, straightening, 90-degree or 180-degree cane hooks, and stirrup and tie hooks. Minimum bend is from five to 14 inches.
The portable Jimmy rebar benders range in weight from 22 to 110 lb. A compact design permits simple bending in space-restricted environments. Power is supplied by a 1?-hp, 10,000-psi, model JPU1 drive motor, which comes standard with a 25-ft.-long remote control. All seven models in the series use an ACI-approved bending wheel to deliver accurate bends. Simplified caisson and column construction let the operator quickly remove the collar from a column base. Multiquip Inc.
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CUT-OFF SAWS
Suited to underwater repairs, demolition work, and utility maintenance jobs, the hydraulic-powered LS 14 cut-off saw features a 14-in. blade with a cutting depth of 5.3 inches, while the 16-in. LS 16 offers a 6.3-in. cutting depth. Direct-drive design provides consistent speed and torque, the manufacturer notes, while reducing maintenance requirements. Because the power source can be positioned up to 75 feet away, the operator can work safely in confined areas without requiring additional ventilation. An open cutting face and adjustable blade guard, plus a lightweight, well-balanced and compact design make the saws easy to operate, product developers affirm. Atlas Copco Construction Tools
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CRANE-LOAD WEIGHING
The PSA 3/1 Programmable Switching Amplifier is an overload protection and weighing system that suits multiple applications, including bridge and straddle cranes. The design incorporates all the company’s standard sensors and offers a wide range of operator interfaces, including large numeric displays and operator consoles to meet specific application requirements. The PSA 3/1 can be programmed to monitor such critical load conditions as overload, unbalanced loads, slack cables, snagload and load moment. System set up and programming are performed through what product developers note is a user-friendly, PC-based Configuration Manager. Hirschmann Automation and Control/PAT
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REBAR SPLICE
Mechanical splicing system joins two sections of rebar by interlocking them with molten-steel filler. The rebar splice is a butt splice (metal filled, not welded) that produces a joint with essentially the same mechanical properties as a continuous piece of rebar, the manufacturer affirms.
The process involves an internally grooved sleeve working in conjunction with rebar deformations to develop strength and consistency. The rebar connections suit critical structures that require high safety margins, such as blast-resistant facilities, pressure vessel applications, nuclear reactor containment structures, and in-situ splicing. The splices work on all standard grades of reinforcing steel with deformations.
Capable of exceeding 150 percent of minimum specified yield (Grade 60), the system meets ACI 318, ACI 349 and ASME 359 requirements. It is also designed to meet or exceed many major building code requirements. Erico
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FORM MAGNET
The Jaw Magnet system is geared for fixing side forms onto steel casting beds and molds. It consists of various kinds of magnets offering a range of connection possibilities. Fastening is achieved based on the magnet’s jaw type groove and corresponding shape in the side form. It is accomplished by a foot pedal, push button, or manual fixing and opening with a magnet-specific release tool. The strong magnet can resist vibration force from the table or mold. Elematic Inc.
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BIODEGRADABLE RELEASE AGENTS
Grifcote LV-50 and Grifcote Bio Gold conform to standards of biodegradability established by the Environmental Protection Agency and the American Society for Testing and Materials, the manufacturer notes. As the agents are EPA-VOC compliant, non-DOT regulated, nonflammable, noncarcinogenic, and biodegradable by EPA standards, precasters and cast-in-place users can reportedly be relieved of concerns related to the environment and, especially, water runoff. Field proven in precast, pipe and site-cast operations, the manufacturer notes, the biodegradable form release agents economically impart good finish characteristics. Hill and Griffith
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EPOXY COATING COLORANTS
The Series 28 line of stable colorants for epoxy floor coatings prevents additive float and flocculation that cause colors to vary depending on when in the cure cycle they are applied. Pigments and other solid additives in freshly applied epoxy floor coatings tend to stratify, the manufacturer reports, causing a continuous drift in color until the applied coating sets up. To remedy that situation, the new colorant line consists of 40 standard single-pigment dispersions and custom blends in a highly stable, 100 percent-solids, epoxy resin vehicle. Reactive with all epoxy resin formulations, the new stabilized dispersions also increase the original pigment’s opacity by 50 to 80 percent, as special processing breaks down pigment agglomerates into individual particles that are wet-out in suspension to prevent reagglomeration. Series 28 epoxy colorants are pourable and pumpable liquids that blend rapidly and uniformly with epoxy base resins; they are available in five-, 30-, and 55-gal. containers. Ferro Liquid Coatings
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TOOL CARRIER
According to the manufacturer, the IT38G Series II Integrated Toolcarrier Û a medium wheel loader-based machine Û has been redesigned to enhance versatility, productivity, and visibility by providing sight lines to the quick coupler and work tools, plus increasing the number of available attachments. A bucket size range spanning 2.75 to 3.5 yd. enables customers to closely match material density and bucket size for optimum productivity. In addition, a full range of work tools is offered. The machine also maintains key features including 180 net horsepower, parallel lift linkages, and integral quick couplers to handle a wide range of material-handling and digging tasks.
Whereas the IT38G Series II previously had quick coupler pins actuated by a third lever, delivering pressure to move the coupler pins through a third valve, the machine now has an electro-hydraulic system for the quick coupler. The new system, electrically actuated with a switch in the cab, delivers pressure to the coupler through the brake system. Consequently, the third lever and valve are available for additional work tool functionality, such as a top clamp or a rollout bucket. A fourth function switch, located next to the quick coupler switch on the implement pod, can be added for work tools having multiple functions, such as rollout buckets with thumbs. Strategic structural changes have increased full turn static tipping load by 14 percent to 19,106 lb. Caterpillar
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MOISTURE SENSORS, METER
For continuous aggregate-moisture measurement, the company offers what it describes as a line of highly accurate microwave sensors suitable for installation in bins, or on belt conveyors or dosing chutes. The sensors’ proprietary design ensures a moisture measurement accuracy of +/- 0.5 percent within a moisture range of 1 to 20 percent.
The Moisture Meter BTS-3000 can accommodate up to four microwave sensors. It processes sensor signals and converts them into moisture values that indicate the water content in sand and gravel, thereby providing the foundation for a correct dosing of water. Continuous measurement during the complete batching procedure enables exact sand/water correction, product developers affirm. Further, the operator can retrieve Û with the push of a button Û a curve showing the average moisture content of raw materials over a period of time. For the adjustment of batch size due to raw materials’ varying moisture content, the display unit BTS-3000 can be interfaced with any PLC or control system without additional software.
Software packages also tailored specifically to the needs of the concrete industry include Process Visualization, Dosing, and Administration. Among these offerings, TB-WIN SQL provides a control system for ready-mixed production, allowing the manual and automatic control of processes in the plant. The system’s modular structure comprises administrative software (TB-WIN SQL); equipment visualization (Visu-WIN); independent dosing via a computer-controlled batching system (WD-A); and, a Recovery Set for restoring data. For tailor-made plant control, only the hardware and software modules necessary for a specific production process are compiled. Bikotronic
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SYSTEM ANCHORS MASONRY AND RETAINING WALLS
A specialist in structural masonry retrofit strengthening, repair, and preservation, Cintec America, Baltimore, promotes an earth-retaining stabilization system to tie back historically sensitive walls or wherever the historic nature of a structure has to be preserved. The system is suitable for difficult ground conditions, including sand, gravel, clay, limestone, as well as broken brick and stone.
The process begins with an inspection of the structure by the client’s engineer, who assesses the problem and relays all relevant data to the company for review. Suggestions respecting the original structure and ground conditions are then provided. At the site, ground anchors provide stability, while voids and gaps within the structure are bridged using a cement-like grout.
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PORTABLE MIXER SUITS PRECAST
Incorporating what product engineers cite as multiple precast solutions into one box, the C.U.B.E. Û short for Cart-Away Universal Batching Equipment Û provides users the flexibility to control most aspects of production, including batch size, mix design, labor costs and overall concrete expenses. With a 1.5-yd. mixing capacity, the C.U.B.E. can produce six to eight yards of concrete per hour. Loading, mixing and dispensing of materials are all completed inside the box, reducing the equipment needed to produce a mix.
Mixing proceeds with an on-board material loading conveyor: sand and gravel loaded on the top-mounted conveyor flows into the drum for mixing. A hydraulic-actuated breaker is included for loading bagged cement. Water is added directly from a standard hook-up. A tilting frame-mounted drum spins in both directions for mixing or discharging.
The C.U.B.E.’s framework and heavy-duty components are designed for years of service, the manufacturer notes. Mixers are equipped with a Honda gasoline engine and a hydraulic power-pack to operate each function. Optional power sources include a diesel or electric motor. A heavy-duty gearbox and drive motor contribute to long service life. Û C.U.B.E., 800/909-9809