October 28, 2014 – Concrete Products

Soft aggregate, sound solution

October 28, 2014 Concrete News

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.

Bin level indicator

October 28, 2014 Concrete News

The SRP is an affordable rotary paddle type point level sensor with advanced features including a universal 20-250 VAC/VDC power supply and an adjustable time delay for its relay outputs. Its universal power supply means users only need a single device, even if they require AC and DC versions or a broad range of voltages such as 24VAC, 24VDC, 115VAC and 230VAC.

Laser measure

October 28, 2014 Concrete News

Pocket-sized GLM 15 laser measure features simple, one-button operation. As soon as the tool is turned on, it calculates precise distances up to 50 feet within 1/8-in. accuracy.

Magnet adapter

October 28, 2014 Concrete News

Two new adapters suit company’s 1- and 2.5-ton Ezy-Stryp button magnets. They are designed for a range of applications where precasters use various forming materials on steel casting tables, and perform with steel, wood, plastic or other forming surface.

Penetrating lubricant

October 28, 2014 Concrete News

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.

Ultra-rugged mobile device

October 28, 2014 Concrete News

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.