Miami-based Golden Sands General Contractors has completed construction on the Vertical Electromagnetic Pulse Simulator (VEMPS) at the Naval Air Station in Patuxent River, Md., having batched, poured and placed over 1,600 cubic yards of specialized conductive concrete.
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Plant lighting retrofit kit
The ThoroLED Universal Voltage Highbay Retrofit Kit holds UL classification for field installations; UL approval to list as a retrofit luminaire for renovation projects; and, is a DesignLights Consortium-qualified system under Retrofit and Luminaire, which makes utility rebates more accessible.
Read MoreConcrete levels
Available in 24-, 48- and 72-in. sizes, Redstick levels offer what product engineers call an industry first: A 3-in-1 solution for a variety of slab screeding and smoothing applications with a magnesium base and overall design that is easy to clean.
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The FB6000 features a dynamic web interface that drastically reduces calibration and custom ticket formatting time over previous generations and competing technology, product engineers contend. The interface leads such recent upgrades as an expanded loop ID field; ability to update expansion cards using a USB drive or integrated web utility; new, easily configurable power supply; plus, features that improve functionality and ease of use. Additionally, the new digital power supply provides significantly enhanced diagnostic capabilities compared to traditional analog power supplies.
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Extended life oil filter
Upgraded LFP9001XL oil filter is designed for the widely spec’ed Cummins ISX engine. The XL (Extended Life) version features a 100 percent synthetic filter media that keeps oil flowing smoothly while delivering enhanced filter efficiency over a longer time period. XL filters can help reduce the frequency replacements and increase vehicle uptime while reducing total service and filter spend.
Read MoreFinger joint dovetails bridge, highway demands
The Wabo Trident Finger Joint System is designed and built to handle movements and rotation about all axes, as opposed to a standard alternative that is limited to longitudinal, and in some cases, vertical movements. Along with its unique ability to accommodate transverse movement, the system can also handle large movements, including seismic events, and restore its original position via internal torsional spring components. The advanced system design also allows the Wabo Trident to be installed quickly with minimal downtime and lane closures.
Read MoreHigh performance pipe machinery
The Prinzing-Pfeiffer Radial Press RP Concrete Pipe Machine manufactures product up to 2,500 mm (8.33 ft.) diameter in lengths to 6,000 mm (20 ft.). Among key features:
Read MoreProcessor grades calcium carbonate for fly ash substitution, SCC
Huber Carbonates launched a series of ground calcium carbonates earlier this year at The Precast Show in Denver, underscoring the powders’ capacity to replace fly ash; improve concrete mix workability; contribute to self-consolidating mix spread profile; and, maintain consistent white color without impacting fresh or hardened concrete properties.
Read MoreCon Cast, Jensen premier Schlüsselbauer’s HDPE lining technology
Schlüsselbauer North America has recently introduced The Perfect Technology for wet cast concrete pipe and manholes, enabling U.S. and Canadian drainage structure producers to add high density polyethyene-lined offerings for sanitary sewer and aggressive applications. The manufacturer presents Perfect Pipe as an ideal combination of HDPE conduit and high strength concrete structure, fulfilling essential demands for effluent disposal. Lined pipe exhibits resistance to chemical attack; static load capacity, including in vehicle traffic conditions; and, ease of handling on site.
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