A merger of Burbach, Germany-based Hess Group, spanning namesake block & paver plus Schlosser-Pfeiffer pipe & precast machinery, and Top-Werk GmbH, parent of German peers SR-Schindler (concrete slab and coating) and Prinzing (pipe and drainage products), yields the world’s number one source of automated, manufactured-concrete production equipment.
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The National Precast Concrete Association recently published an overview of ultra high performance concrete (UHPC), a material on the leading edge of innovation with potential to expand producers’ architectural and structural offerings. UHPC mix designs vary. Reinforced with high-carbon metallic fibers, structural product formulation can achieve compressive strengths up to 29,000 psi and flexural strengths up to 2,900 psi. UHPC for architectural elements typically incorporates polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) fibers, and can achieve compressive strengths up to 17,000 psi and flexural strengths up to 2,900 psi. Due to the material’s superior compressive and flexural properties, the need for passive reinforcing can be eliminated or greatly reduced, depending on the application. UHPC is also highly moldable and replicates form materials with extreme precision.
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Company’s 50A Temporary Generator Power Cord offers a straight-blade to a locking connector, the locking feature enabled with a turn of the collar. Once locked, the cord won’t detach from a second
cable or power distribution unit until the collar is twisted to its original position. The heavy-duty cord withstands harsh environments; thick and durable, it is designed for use with generators in a variety of applications, and available in four 15- to 50-ft. lengths.
The PC110 Suprotek Impalement Safety Cap minimizes risks on the jobsite and is compliant with OSHA requirement 344.90 and has the CALOSHA C-1730-AG approval. In addition to providing increased jobsite safety, the design reduces the need to have different size safety caps to fit varying sizes of rebar. The new PC110 cap fits sizes #3 (10 mm) to #11 (36 mm) rebar. Its dual color design enhances the readability of OSHA-required information.
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Designed for use with a variety of compact and heavy carriers weighing more than 3-1/2 tons, Montabert crusher buckets quickly process stone, concrete and asphalt debris, among other hard, inert materials. The buckets are easily transported and fit for work in confined spaces. They reduce dust and noise levels associated with separate crushing and handling equipment, and help minimize transportation and waste disposal costs, providing operations with a competitive edge.
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A Miami-based importer and distributor of fine travertine, marble, granite, quartzite, onyx, limestone, coral and unique stones, has added a high-end Italian line, Salvatori, which transforms ancient materials like marble and natural stone into contemporary building solutions and has been specified on iconic projects worldwide.
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The Octopus “C” automatic rotary ring stretch wrapper is an economical solution for pallets in a variety of applications. Its aluminum frame structure further provides dependable construction with minimal maintenance required.
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TRIBO.dsp U3000 series of electrostatic/triboelectric (TRIBO) bag leak detectors, emission monitors and solids flow monitors effectively measure particulate and dust emissions, and dry solids flow.
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St. Louis design studio yo_cy took first place in the APPLIED: Research through Fabrication competition with Cast Thicket, a precast piece that artists Kenneth Tracy and Christine Yogiaman dub “an exploration in tensile concrete.”
Read MoreAn eco-friendly formulation, Spatter-Cote Armor-Xtra Spatter Protection is a proprietary mixture of corrosion inhibitors and non-stick polymers that are applied to equipment surfaces exposed to concrete spatter. Regular use of Spatter-Cote Armor-Xtra keeps equipment clean and free from build-up. This prevents rework while retaining the surface quality, thus protecting the equipment—ultimately saving cleaning time, extending product service life, and preventing potential malfunctions.
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