New Concrete Products June 2010
The following are products recently introduced to the concrete market as well as models which have undergone significant changes. For more information on any of these products, simply fill out the reader service card included in this issue.
- Penetrating Oil quickly loosens corroded bolts, nuts and parts without a strong odor, and can be used to free up locks, clamps, joints and more
- Chain Lube with anti-sling formula features anti-wear additives and synthetic moly to hold to wire cables, as well as O-ring and standard chains even in extreme pressure/temperature situations
Radiator Specialty Company
Model R 502 FR 1010 Watt Two-Speed Mixer
The model R 502 FR 1010-watt two-speed mixer from Flex North America offers full wave electronic control with soft start, temperature monitoring, overload protection and continuous speed control trigger for a controlled run-up to the optimum mixing speed. 1st speed for use with RS 1 mixer paddle for low-viscosity materials, 2nd speed for use with RS 0 mixer paddle has a counter-flow effect for mixing highly fluid materials. An ergonomic handle has an anti-slip coating. Fatigue-free arm posture and upright body posture while using allows comfortable operation.
Flex North America Inc.
Color-Safe Surface T-28
Color-Safe Surface (T-28) is an acrylic-based resin system for area markings and anti-skid surfacing. The system is capable of full cure in a wide range of temperatures without requiring external heat sources. It is available in a variety of colors and aggregate sizes.
Transpo Industries, Inc.
Rebar Adapter Plate
The Rebar Adapter Plate for the Lil' Bubba Curb Machines allow you to extrude concrete curb over rebar set on 2-in. chairs. The adapter plate bolts between the curb mold profile and the machine.
The Concrete Edge Company
Sakrete Concrete Dissolver
Sakrete's Concrete Dissolver is an environmentally friendly concrete dissolver that removes dried concrete, mortar or stucco from most surfaces without harsh chemicals. Concrete Dissolver is 100% biodegradable, emits no harsh fumes and is non-corrosive. It is available in a 23-oz. spray bottle and a 5-gal. container.
Bonsal American
Color Packs
H&C color packets for its resurfacer texture system products are available in 30 colors that work with any type of vertical or horizontal, new or old concrete surface. The color packs are mixed into Resurfacer Instant or Heavy Traffic water and applied as normal. H&C color packs provide instant color and effects without the need to stain.
H&C Concrete
Worm Drive Circular Saw
DeWalt's Worm Drive Circular Saw (DWS535) features DeWalt's Toughcord cord retention and protection system. The magnesium shoe and rugged control levers and handles offer increased durability on the jobsite. A true worm drive mechanism provides longer life and higher torque. The saw also features a 53-degree bevel capacity with DeWalt's patented bevel detent system. The saw has an extra wide saw hook and a top-access spindle lock. Dual ports in the shoe work with DeWalt's DWS5100 Dual Port Rip Guide for rip cuts up to a 14.5-in. capacity.
DEWALT Industrial Tool Co.
Aline-Set Gauge Block
Aline-Set gauge block from Simmons Innovations is a new tool for straightening, plumbing and leveling walls, floors, beams, posts and concrete forms. The system offers a true plain, and multiple offsets are available from 1/4 to 1 1/2 in. Made of impact-resistant polycarbonate resin, Aline-Set is reusable.
Simmons Innovations
Start-Smart
Start-Smart is a keypad ignition system designed for construction equipment, forklifts, cranes and personnel carriers. Start-Smart replaces the ignition key with a 3.5-in. by 3-in. sealed and potted keypad and electronics. It is available with code or RFID card enabling. It is also available in an anti-theft version which includes a wireless relay hidden in the ignition, starter or fuel pump circuit. Start-Smart is available in a manually programmed version or with USB connection for programming users in/out from a PC database.
Keytroller, LLC
Safety-Glow Strips
AGT Safety-Glow Strips from Ambient Glow Technology are urethane glow strips specifically designed to be embedded in concrete. They can be utilized in either cast-in-place or precast applications and are designed to exceed the NYC Local Law 26 - photoluminescence for marking of egress passages - and the similar state law in California. Used on interior or exterior applications, AGT Safety Glow Strips will glow for over 10 hours with only exposure to 10 minutes of sunlight, the company says.
