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Portable Generators

Inverter Technology Offers Increased Jobsite Portability

Weight savings and quiet operation are game changers for today's generator power sources.

April 14, 2015

Lighter weight in a smaller package size is driving a transformation on the construction jobsite where many small inverter generators are taking the place of a couple of larger conventional generators to allow workers to charge lithium ion work tool batteries and cell phones.

Towable Generators

Does the Mobile Power Market Have a Big Enough Engine to Drive Your Business?

The market for mobile power can involve from neck-breaking swings of the pendulum, depending on numerous economic factors. Today, the adoption of Tier 4 engines and anxiety over the oil and gas market are main factors in the demand for generators.

April 9, 2015

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Don't Just Go With the Flow on Pump Maintenance

Before you set and forget your submersible dewatering pumps, there are some preventive maintenance practices you should follow to keep them operating day in and day out so productivity keeps flowing in the right direction.

January 26, 2015

When it comes to maintaining them, choosing the right pump for the application is one of the biggest decisions you can make.

Worksite Equipment

Explore Unconventional Power Sources

Many new generator and compressor options can cut costs and emissions.

December 9, 2014

The Doosan P250/HP185 portable air compressor features dual pressure and dual flow, which gives contractors added flexibility with a single unit.

Worksite Equipment

Charging Batteries by Induction

Bosch Tool Company has just introduced a wireless charging system (also called induction charging) for charging batteries — on the tool or off — and it might influence the way we work with hand-held electric tools.

November 21, 2014

Bosch’s new induction charging system for tool batteries includes a charging pad (right) and a battery (left) that includes a coil of wire located just under the red plastic bottom of the battery. No mechanical connection required.

Equipment Monitoring & Logistics

Generator Size Up

The accuracy of energy calculations for your jobsite tools can make or break the efficiency of your generator.

July 8, 2014

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Flygt Pumps Conquer Constant Inflow of Ground Water, Prevent Flooding

Construction of a hydroelectric power plant required Xylem to create a pump solution to prevent jobsite flooding from ground water

June 2, 2014

Flygt 2201 pumps with a VFD and transducer, auto control panels, and a Godwin Dri-Prime HL5M diesel-drive pump as a backup pump helped prevent flooding on a hydroelectric power plant construction site.

Pick the Right Submersible Pump

Careful consideration of the correct submersible dewatering system will lead to the right results.

May 22, 2014

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Portable Generators

How To Get the Right-Sized Generator for the Job

Supplying your customer with the right generator for the job is not as simple as it seems, there are many factors to understand and consider.

March 26, 2014

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Worksite Equipment

Don't Be Up in the Air on Compressor Sizing

Determine the requirements of the tools you plan to use to achieve optimum compressor efficiency.

December 10, 2013

Although there is a trend toward higher pressure tools, it's important to match the psi to the pressure level specified by the manufacturer. Exceeding this level can result in tool damage.

Pumps Help Solve Regulation Challenges on Sewer Bypass Construction

Fifteen Godwin pumps provided a solution for an 85 MGD bypass for influent interceptor

December 9, 2013

Godwin provided 15 Critically Silenced Dri - Prime DPC300 pump sets, seven 500-gal. auxiliary fuel tanks, seven 18-in. Magnetic Flow Meters and a Data Logger panel with a flow totalizer to provide the NYC DEP with influent flow data through the East Side interceptor.

2014 Equipment & Tool Showcase

Our annual Equipment & Tool Showcase contains hundreds of products for your equipment rental inventory, offering a comprehensive look at what today's suppliers have available.

December 2, 2013

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Worksite Equipment

ShoreGuard850 Helps Prevent Canal Seepage at Construction Site

Seepage from a canal on a Mexico jobsite would damage the integrity of any development built there so the contractor used ShoreGuard850 sheet piling solution

October 28, 2013

A total of 2,230 linear feet of ShoreGuard850 was installed along the entire edge of the canal to prevent seepage into the office complex and parking structure.

Welding Equipment & Supplies

Welder/Generators Cut Fuel Costs at Lambeau Field

New advances in engine-driven welder/generator technology helped contractors operate more efficiently and save resources.

August 15, 2013

The new Trailblazer 325 EFI with Excel Power features technologies that reduce fuel use by as much as 35%, extend run times by up to 50% and reduce noise by as much as 68%.

Worksite Equipment

From the Field: Today's Paint Sprayers Offer Easier Cleanup, Transport

Paint sprayers are popular with users - both professional and consumer - but they're a real challenge when it comes to cleanup, maintenance and transport.

July 18, 2013

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Worksite Equipment

Teamwork Mitigates Volatile Flows During Bridge Reconstruction

Combined solution ensures safe, timely implementation of a four-phase dewatering plan for reconstruction of the Huguenot Memorial Bridge.

July 16, 2013

The Portadam and Rain For Rent team-up offers environmentally friendly cofferdam and dewatering solutions used in construction, remediation, rehabilitation, flood protection and inspection projects in rivers, streams, lakes, reservoirs and other retaining areas.

Concrete Equipment & Products

Wetter is Better to Control Concrete Dust

Study confirms the benefits of wet cutting for controlling dust exposure.

July 12, 2013

The study by the University of Massachusetts Lowell Department of Work Environment showed using water reduced respirable dust concentration by 85%.

Portable Lighting

Enhance Safe Light Tower Performance

Choosing the right light tower for worksites after dark can decrease the risk of injury and increase efficiency.

July 10, 2013

Vertical only light tower designs simplify setup and allow the lights to be properly positioned while the tower is retracted. This makes setup in this particular instance more efficient than standard lay down, manual winch towers.

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