The Guinness World Records title for the fastest speed by a vehicle indoors stood at 86 mph until earlier this year, when racer Leh Keen cleared one of the most expansive concrete slabs in a U.S. public venue. The record speed attempt required starting and finishing at a standstill, all within the Ernst M. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans.…
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Command Alkon programs Water Add monitor, Engine Data tracker
Water Add Meter (WAM) enables users of Command Alkon order tracking, fleet management, quality control and batch panel software or hardware to measure the amount of water added before and during a pour to help validate concrete mix integrity.
Read MoreAUTOCAR DC-64P DEBUT
Columbus, Ohio-based Statewide Concrete Pumping Inc. has deployed the first commercial Autocar DC-64P, upfitted with a Schwing America 38-meter boom pump. Autocar announced the model and mixer- or dump-grade DC-64 companion in late 2019 as part of a severe-duty vocational series. The DC-64P offers concrete pump operators a conventional truck alternative to the manufacturer’s ACX cabover models. — Autocar LLC,…
Read MoreEXPANDED LOADER SERIES
Company has updated its R Series wheel loader line and previewed new features for this year. The R30 models migrate to the R40 Series with improved visibility, enhanced comfort, increased stability and loader lift performance. Two new models will be added to the line, replacing two prior models, and both will be available at dealerships in the first quarter of…
Read MoreCloud platform provides principals full project perspectives
New image capture and management technology arms the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry with the ability to efficiently create and share immersive views of work sites.
Read MoreSolvent-free epoxy slab coatings
Dural Aquatight 100 Plus and Dural 50 LM FS join company’s line of epoxy-based products, bringing forth new solutions to combat water-related damage and ensure optimal concrete protection and repair. The former is a low odor, solvent-free, fast cure slab moisture mitigation agent placed as a single coat to become a critical part of the flooring system, used even when…
Read MoreSecondary conveyor belt cleaner
U-Scrape’s unique shape conforms to the return side of the conveyor, which allows the blade to maintain the maximum pressure in the center of the belt where the majority of the carryback material builds up. The blade is offered in two versions: solid urethane or with tungsten carbide tips embedded in urethane. With its curved U-shape blade, the device’s tips…
Read MoreWork gloves
Heavy Impact Work Gloves boast thermoplastic rubber impact protection over the fingers and knuckles. The DuraHide high abrasion leather palm can stand up to the toughest tasks, while the back of the hand portion is made from rugged canvas. A microfiber thumb portion lets users wipe sweat away with ease so they can stay focused on their work. An extended…
Read MoreHearing, eye protection
Banded Ear Plugs are designed to provide all-day comfort. The adaptable design for three-point wear allows users to set the band above their head, below their chin, or behind their neck. The low-profile band securely fits to the wearer’s head and can be easily adjusted and pivoted when worn. Interchangeable foam and flanged ear plugs both protect users against hazardous…
Read MoreLIDAR-enabled system economizes and expedites materials measurement
The Hyperion volumetric scanning system is built from a network of fixed-position LIDAR (light detection and ranging) units mounted around a designated yard or stockpile area for fast and accurate sand, gravel and crushed stone volume calculation.
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