Soft aggregate, sound solution

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This summer a four-mile stretch of the Dulles Connector Road became the first phase of a larger project in northern Virginia to include ground-mounted sound walls containing SoftSound, a sound absorptive technology. Approximately 277,000 square feet of precast concrete sound wall will be placed on the west side of the roadway between Chain Bridge Road/Route 123 and Interstate 66. The sound walls will mitigate noise from Dulles Connector Road traffic and the new Dulles Metrorail Silver Line extension, which has been constructed at-grade in the median and on elevated rail flyovers along the roadway.

 
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Penetrating lubricant

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Protection First Class (PFC) penetrating lubricant and rust inhibitor represents company’s entry into a new category of environmentally responsible formulations, as indicated in a 99 percent pure cosmetic-grade lanolin composition. Traditional penetrating lubricants use solvents to lower the viscosity of the oils they contain, enabling them to flow more easily or to be dispensed as a spray. The solvents break down some of the essential properties of the oils they mix with and, after quickly evaporating, leave a dry, varnish-like residue that can collect dirt and may actually increase surface friction—thus impeding mechanical action.

 
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Ultra-rugged mobile device

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The first in a series of mobile devices designed specifically to withstand hard use in industrial environments, theu N4 is housed in an ultra-rugged polycarbonate shell, waterproof and heat-resistant. It features a 5.5-in. high-resolution, 720×1280 Super AMOLED display, Android version 4.3, and 70-key backlit keypad. Other features include a hot-swappable battery, optional three-channel magnetic stripe reader, and an 8MP color camera.

 
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Manhole adjustment system

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Company’s Manhole Shield removes installation guesswork from final adjustment while affording what product engineers contend are immediate cost-savings by simplifying the process for long-term durability, reliability and safety. The system incorporates concrete grade rings, underground mortar, masonry shim strips and an impermeable barrier, promoting proper installation and reducing routine maintenance. 

 
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Box girder beam cranes

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A specialist in overhead bridge crane design, build, and installation, Innovated Industrial Services has expanded its production capabilities to include construction of box girders, well suited for use with long-span, high-capacity double girder overhead bridge cranes and runway beams commonly used in concrete products and other heavy industrial applications. The company also designs and builds single-girder, mono-box models.

 
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