Spotlight: World of Concrete 2008

The following includes a variety of products that will be on display at the World of Concrete.

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Torpedo Groover

  • 56 in. long
  • Machine tooled, high grade aluminum
  • Cuts straight control joint 11/2 in. deep
  • Also available in 36 and 24 in. lengths

Slip Industries

Cleform Rock N Roller

  • Roller, weight and spray release system for stamped concrete
  • Seven patterns available
  • 24-in., 36-in. and border rollers available
  • Lightweight
  • Up to five times faster than traditional methods

Cleform Tool Corp / Gilson Mixers

Thermomass Insulation System

  • Building insulation system for cast-in-place, tilt-up and precast walls
  • Insulation system uses Dow Styrofoam and Dow ISOCAST insulation
  • Fiber composite connectors are non-corrosive and possess verylow thermal conductivity
  • Use above or below grade
  • Use to gain LEED points

Composite Technologies Corp.

Exca-Beak

  • Grapple system for compact excavators and backhoe loaders
  • Allows the full operating range of your bucket
  • Available in all popular quick-tatch styles and can be supplied in pin-on configuration
  • Suitable for hardscaping, demolition, feeding chippers or tub grinders, concrete tear out, etc.

Daniel Mfg

950 RX Grinder

  • Radio remote controlled, four-head grinder
  • 36.2-in.-wide grinding path
  • 1,323 lbs. with 617 to 882 lbs. of down pressure
  • 20-hp motor
  • 450 to 1,400 rpm
  • 2.5-gal. water tank
  • Optional Mist Cooler System attachment to grind hard concrete while avoiding diamond glazing

HTC Professional Floor Systems

PosiTector 200

  • Coating thickness gage that non-destructively measures the thickness of paint and coating on concrete
  • Can measure total thickness or up to three individual layer thicknesses in a multi-layer system
  • Features include extended range probes, faster measuring speed, large impact-resistant Lexan display, IP5X ingress protection and protective rubber holster
  • Conforms to ASTM D6132 and ISO 2808

DeFelsko Corporation

Form-A-Drain

  • Combination concrete footing form system, foundation drainage system and radon reduction system for residential basement applications
  • Vinyl lineal sections are used to form the footing, then remain permanently in place after the concrete is poured
  • Collects groundwater and transports it to a sump pit or a drainage pipe going to the outside; radon gas is also collected and safely evacuated through a separate vent pipe
  • Available in sizes 4, 6, 8 and 10 in.
  • Manufactured from 100% pre- and post-consumer PVC
  • Reduces jobsite waste by eliminating the need to install, remove and dispose of footing forms

CertainTeed

Stainless Steel Sprayer

  • Tank made of heavy gauge Stainless Steel 304
  • Brass cap handle
  • Steel pump rod
  • Brass pump tube
  • 18-in. brass extension
  • 4-in. professional grade hose
  • Heavy-duty brass valve
  • Comes with brass fan spray tip
  • Heavy-duty carrying strap included

B&G Equipment Company

Bob Harris Decorative Concrete Collection

  • Training materials for the decorative concrete industry from the president of the Decorative Concrete Institute
  • Book topics include stained concrete interior floors, stamped concrete, and concrete overlays and toppings
  • DVDs include a 200-minute guide to overlays and toppings and a 316-minute guide to stained concrete and more

Bob Harris Guides (Concrete Network)

Air Link

  • Air spring suspension for tandem front and rear axles
  • High roll stability (designed for high center of gravity loads)
  • Continually equalizes weight even in the event of a loss of air pressure
  • Polyurethane bushings mean less maintenance and no greasing
  • Suspension can operate with or without air
  • Exceptional ride quality

Raydan Manufacturing

Power Buggy

  • New 16.5-cu.-ft. power buggy can be used for concrete spreading, demolition debris removal, spot pouring and more
  • Available with either a steel or poly-type tank
  • 6 in. of bucket clearance in fully dumped position
  • 13-hp Honda engine
  • Electric or recoil start
  • Optional foam-filled tires to increase stability

Ingersoll Rand Company

Speed Screed Truss Screeds

  • Heavy-duty and lightweight vibratory strike-off machines available for all types of concrete paving and finishing applications
  • Reversible "double life" aluminum finishing tubes
  • Variable width
  • Self-contained power source
  • Positive crown control
  • Lift handles for easy transport
  • Forward travel by either hand winches or hydraulic winches

Metal Forms Corporation

AmDeck Floor & Roof System

  • Modular, lightweight, stay-in-place form for the construction of concrete floors and roofs
  • Use with ICF construction or other wall systems
  • Made of expanded polystyrene, reducing noise travel from one story to another and providing thermal insulation
  • Implements full 10-in.-deep lightweight steel joists to support construction loads
  • Can be placed up to 20 ft. on center

Amvic Building System

MC1050 Curb and Gutter Machine

  • Patented frame design allows the
  • conveyor to be placed on either side of the machine

  • Places curb up to 18 in. high and curb and gutter up to 30 in. wide
  • Places tack down curb over pins and places sidewalks up to 48 in. wide and 4 in. high
  • Maximum form width in offset position is 18 in.

Miller Spreader Company

Wacker Wet Screed

  • Powered by a Honda engine and offered in blade lengths from 4 to 16 ft.
  • Lengths available in 2-ft. intervals and also come in 4.8- or 6.5-in. widths
  • Adjustable eccentric weights
  • Fully enclosed exciter can be adjusted to seven different positions

Wacker Corporation

Diamond Reflection

  • Epoxy floor systems
  • Diamond-shaped particles are part of the floor
  • No grout joints
  • Can be installed with a smooth or a textured non-slip finish
  • Designed to withstand extended wear from pedestrian traffic

PolyMax

Air-Guard

  • Single-component, fluid-applied membrane that cures to a flexible, monolithic barrier
  • Provides protection against air and vapor infiltration
  • Reduces the possibility of mold growth within the cavity wall
  • Increases HVAC efficiency by improving air flow

GMX, Inc.

Max Climber 6000P

  • Passenger hoist system has a 6,000-lb. lifting capacity and can hold a maximum of 35 passengers
  • Cabin measures 156 in. long by 59 in. wide by 96 in. high
  • Single or dual cabin
  • Can travel up to 1,000 ft. high at a speed of up to 180 fpm

Beta Max Inc.

Micro-Finish Custom Flooring

  • Applied directly to any concrete surface
  • Easy to use
  • Wide array of finishes, colors and design capabilities
  • Commercial or residential use

Elite Crete Systems, Inc.

Bengal TG1000 Curb Machine

  • Forresidential or commercial curbing
  • Capable of extruding 24-in. walkways, landscape curbs with imbedded accent lighting, andmorethan30 different stamp patterns
  • Choose from 25 distinct molds and attachments
  • Curbs up to 16 ft. per minute

Tygar Manufacturing Inc.

Pro-Cretor

  • High-pressure concrete pump/mixer
  • Ideal for concrete, plaster, grout and refractory applications
  • Full-flow 3-in. S-tube, 10-cu.-ft. mixer and 46-hp diesel engine

Airplaco Inc.

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