Source: Concrete Industry Management National Steering Committee
Read MoreDay: August 1, 2014
Financing set for McInnis Cement mill
Source: McInnis Cement, Montreal
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A new Knight Transportation site in North Las Vegas, Nev., earned kudos from the Concrete Masonry Association of California and Nevada, which showcased the project in its Profiles in Architecture newsletter earlier this year, and the Cemex employees who produced its concrete masonry units.
Read MoreSelf-Dumping Hoppers
Material handling hoppers feature a proprietary positive alignment system and tapered slide box with expanded clearance angles for fast, accurate entry of forktruck forks into hopper base channels. The company offers Economy Bull, Baby Bull and Big Bull series hoppers with weight capacities ranging from 1,500 lbs. to 6,000 lbs. and 1/3 to 2.5 cu. yd. Engineered with structural integrity for rugged, long-term service, all hoppers are strengthened by wrap-around welded lips on back corners, sides extended below hopper bottoms, full-length channel bases, and gussets welded into front corners.
Read MoreConveyor tilt level control
Engineered to controlling conveyor material build up, the Model CT-105 tilt level control is UL Listed, dust tight and weather proof. The enclosure is made of durable cast aluminum to resist corrosion and is equipped with a surface mount printed circuit board that is resistant to shock and vibration. The surface mount PC board has a field adjustable logic selector switch that can be set to actuate an alarm when material is present or when material is absent. An adjustable time delay prevents false signals. The controller output is a relay, actuated by the tilt probe when the presence (or absence) of material is detected.
Read MoreBackpack Vibrator
ErgoPack is equipped with 50cc Honda gas engine in what product developers describe as a highly mobile yet comfortable form factor. The model the only backpack vibrator on the market to offer an ergonomic design where the engine weight is properly supported by the operator’s hips, they contend. The design discourages injury-prone postures and delays operator fatigue to improve overall productivity while allowing easy mobility around the job site. A single crew member can vibrate low- to high-slump concrete with up to a 2-in. head.
Read MoreHearing protection
Howard Leight FirmFit earplugs are engineered to enhance the wearing experience for individuals who prefer a firmer fit in order to “feel” their hearing protection devices and are accustomed to the familiar cylindrical or barrel-shaped earplug. Notes Honeywell Safety Products’ Rachel Newport, senior product marketing manager, “The more comfortable the earplug, the longer workers will wear it. That’s more protection for employees—and greater compliance for safety managers—a win-win for everyone.”
Read MoreBindicator, Kistler-Morse add wireless radio capability to level sensors
InvisiLink Wireless Radio has joined the Bindicator and Kistler-Morse product offerings, allowing users to eliminate hard wiring and conduit between units, while netting equipment installation and maintenance cost savings.
Read MoreTruss arch structures
Gable style, Hercules truss arch buildings suit raw or finished materials storage and transfer, plus precast concrete curing enclosures. Shown here are recently completed twin structures at the Brookhaven Rail Terminal in Yaphank, N.Y. At 100- x 300-ft., they are connected by three breezeways and mounted on slabs on grade. The buildings are stamped engineered and built to Suffolk County code to meet 20 lb./sq. ft. snow load and 120 mph wind loads. The cover is a UV-resistant, 12.5-oz. rip-stop polyethylene material.
Read MoreCommand Alkon builds out MOBILE offering
Command Alkon’s latest launch MOBILEconnect, moves producers into the world of mobile computing.
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