Euclid Chemical launched three new admixtures at the World of Concrete, each developed to respond to engineering and construction professionals’ evolving needs. The liquid Eucoshield is designed as an integral finishing aid that prevents rapid moisture loss from the concrete surface by binding the internal water in the pore structure. It is especially effective for operations performed in direct sun,…
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1,200-lb. power cart
With an all-electric drivetrain powered by a robust rechargeable battery pack, the 1400 series has joined the Overland Cart portfolio of site and plant material handling equipment. The heart of the new series is the new high performance 36V 1,400-watt transaxle, with nearly four times the power of the company’s standard 400W motor. Overall speed has improved from 3 mph…
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The GBH18V-28DC 18V Brushless Connected-Ready SDS-plus Bulldog 1-1/8-in. Rotary Hammer and GDE28D SDS-plus Dust-Collection Attachment are equipped for drilling energy and precision, plus particle extraction. The tool measures 17.2 in. and weighs 6.7 lbs. Among key features of the hammer and attachment combination: KickBack control. Helps reduce the risk of sudden tool reactions when the hammer is used in binding…
Read More22V cordless battery
Hilti Group presents Nuron as a 22V cordless battery platform, introducing “technologies to reinvent how construction professionals work daily on jobsites, tackle health and safety challenges, and manage their businesses—giving them the power and confidence of being safer, smarter, and more efficient. Connectivity is at the core, making it part of every tool, battery, and charger now and well into…
Read MoreDashboard device hardware
The TAB4METKL Aluminum Locking Tablet Mount is built to withstand tough construction materials delivery conditions and secure devices measuring up to 10-1/4- x 8-5/8- x 7/8-in., including Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0, Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 and 8.0, Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4, Galaxy Note 10.1, Galaxy Tab 4, Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1, Galaxy Tab S 10.5; LG G Pad 7.0,…
Read MoreConcrete, masonry anchors
Designed for light and medium-duty concrete, block, and brick applications, the Power Pro Concrete Anchors are durable and corrosion resistant, ICC-ES code compliant, and available in three colors, various lengths, plus 3/16-, 1/4- or 5/16-in. diameters. Unlike traditional fastening alternatives, they feature a fully threaded tip to enable quick penetration into wood and other materials. Their wide serrated and mid-crossband…
Read MoreCellular glass, structural block answers thermal bridging in masonry walls
As the architectural/engineering/construction community looks to achieve ever more energy-efficient homes and buildings, especially in an age of net zero classification, Owens Corning has crafted a solution for concrete block walls with manufactured stone veneer or face brick. Company engineers bill Foamglas Perinsul SIB as a thermal bridging solution for high-performance buildings. Material science helps explain the thermal function: Foamglas…
Read MoreHard hat series
Company has broadened its head protection category with hard hats in new six-point and updated four-point suspension styles. The former offers two additional support straps for improved comfort from the traditional four-point style, and also features a comfortable, swinging ratchet for quick adjustment. A durable ratchet design leads the updates for the four-point suspension hard hat model. All Milwaukee hard…
Read MoreOutrigger pads
Company’s Special Duty Outrigger Pads from the SafetyTech product line can now be purchased at store.dicausa.com. Cavity Pad and Cavity Pad Plus offer recessed and beveled edge guard solutions to contain machine stabilizer feet. The 2-in. thick Recessed Radius Pads effectively support concrete pumping equipment and utilize a round recess to contain an outrigger foot. Sliding Shoe Pads lock onto…
Read MoreEpoxy primer, coating, sealer
HydroCoat is a specially formulated, water-based epoxy coating/sealer exhibiting strong adhesion to existing or green concrete surfaces—smooth or profiled. The product has long pot-life, low odor, and good chemical resistance, and dries to a walkable surface in four to six hours at 73°F. Additional features and benefits include coverage rates of 400-600 square feet/gallon; formulation of 50 percent solids epoxy…
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