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Welding Equipment & Supplies
Induction Heating Cuts Preheat Time in Half During Lambeau Field Welding
Contractor says induction heating cut preheat time in half, eliminated extra gas cost and protected workers from hot equipment
October 1, 2012
Miron Construction Co. used the Miller Electric ProHeat 35 throughout the Lambeau Field renovation project as a faster and more efficient way of bringing steel columns to temperature and keeping them there.
Worksite Equipment
Balloon vs. Light Tower: When Diffused Light is Better
Should you join the growing ranks of balloon light users, even though light coverage area may be less and setup time greater than traditional light towers?
September 21, 2012
Balloon lights can be mounted to construction equipment and offer glare-free, diffused light that moves along with the equipment operator while traditional light towers offer more light coverage with four adjustable non-diffused lights.
Rental
Safety Considerations for Portable Generators
Generators come in all sizes and configurations and accurately calculating power needs is critical to generator safety.
September 20, 2012
Electricians have the knowledge of what the load requirements are for specific equipment, how to properly hardwire the connections and position the selector switch at the phase needed for the application requirements.
Worksite Equipment
Aggregate Hardness Map of the United States
It's essential for contractors cutting and grinding concrete to choose diamond blades and abrasives based on the aggregate hardness of their geographical area.
July 23, 2012
Map of the U.S. featuring general hardness of the aggregate in that geographical location. Areas in red (California, Arizona, etc.) are granite, slate, traprock, basalt and quartzite. Areas in brown (Louisiana, Mississippi, etc.) are hard chert, quartz, flint rock and hard river rock. Areas in dark blue (Wisconsin, Indiana, etc.) are pit gravel, limestone and dolomite. Areas in light blue (Kansas, Missouri, etc.) are soft limestone, sandstone, dolomite limestone, siliceous and soft shell. Areas in yellow (New Mexico, Colorado, etc.) are medium hard river gravel, medium traprock, decomposed granite and medium crushed gravel.
Concrete Equipment & Products
How to Choose a High-Quality Diamond Core Drill
Diamond core drills can be a small but important part of any project, and premium quality can make the difference between a successful rental and a disappointed customer.
May 14, 2012
Hilti's aluminum drill stand is lighter than the traditional steel variety, making it easier for the operator to transport, which translates into getting the job done faster.
Rental
What You Need to Know About Pumps
Renting a pump to a customer can be a simple matter of determining the right type and correct size of machine. In other situations, however, it takes a deeper understanding of science to make the right recommendation.
May 11, 2012
The term 'lift' refers to the vertical elevation difference from the water to the pump suction and from the pump discharge to the end of the hose or pipe. The more lift, or elevation difference, the stronger the pump required to overcome gravity resistance when moving water.
Worksite Equipment
Light Tower Lamp Options: What Contractors Should Know
Different lamp technologies available on light towers offer different benefits and considerations for contractors looking for the best option for lighting their jobsites
April 13, 2012
LED lights offer a faster start up and restrike time and can offer up to 40% fuel reduction with light tower use.
Worksite Equipment
Generators: Motor Starting Sizing Questions
Here's what to ask customers when sizing portable generators to motor starting requirements.
April 12, 2012
The motor name plate contains most of the essential information that will allow you to properly size a generator to run this motor.
Worksite Equipment
Don't Let Generator Sizing Trip You Up
Avoid common missteps when selecting a generator for your construction project.
April 12, 2012
Make sure the generator has enough receptacles to meet your needs and that the load doesn't exceed their amp rating.
Worksite Equipment
Watts vs Lumens
Ask the right questions before choosing a light tower
April 10, 2012
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Mini Excavators
Demolition/Recycling Equipment
Process all of your construction waste using these crushers, grinders, chippers, breakers, demolition robots and more.
March 21, 2012
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Pumps
Don't Get Under Water
The wrong dewatering pump system quickly drains construction profits.
February 17, 2012
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Pumps
Pump Selection: What's In The Water?
To accurately choose the best pump for the job, you need to know what's actually in the fluids being pumped.
January 30, 2012
Worksite Equipment
Choose the Right Pump for Any Job
When selecting a pump, it's important to look at the types available and the quality of components
January 20, 2012
It's important to match the pump effectively to your particular dewatering application.
Construction Safety
Communication Technology Can Improve Productivity, Customer Satisfaction
Software solutions allow smartphone or tablet devices to connect over any data network for seamless jobsite communication.
January 18, 2012
Software solutions such as WAVE Connections allow any smartphone or tablet device to connect over any data network, improving jobsite communications capabilities.
Fleet Maintenance
A Powerful Cost-saving Combination
A multipurpose welder/generator/compressor package can increase payload and free up valuable space on your truck.
December 15, 2011
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Concrete Chain Saws
How to Care for Concrete Saws
Proper care and maintenance of your street saws, cut-off saws and diamond chain saws will go far in ensuring they remain loyal servants in your equipment inventory for a long time to come.
December 12, 2011
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Construction Safety
DustBoss Saves $1 Million in Labor on Manhattan's 2nd Avenue Subway
Dust control machines keep subway's blasting dust underground
December 8, 2011
Workmen set up the DustBoss DB-60 on the blasting job for the 2nd Avenue Subway under Manhattan. Three of the machines, and one smaller unit, replace laborers with fire hoses, which would have cost the contractor up to $1 million per year on the job.
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