Masonry Magazine December 1961 Page. 16
PRODUCT
Bulletins
Catalogs
Films
EXTENSION LADDER
A new low price aluminum extension ladder is now being manufactured by Newark & Bracket Co., Clark, New Jersey. Named the Jet, the ladder carried the seal of approval of the Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., even though it is designed for the promotional field.
Rounded tops have been designed to prevent marring of the wall surfaces. The bottoms of the ladder have slots, so safety shoes can be attached to either the base section when used as an extension ladder, or to the top section, if being used as a single ladder, because the ladders can be pulled apart for two separate ladders. Special quality steel locks have been designed with springs that are tested to support over 1,000 lb. loads. Rather than the use of gravity locks, which the manufacturer states is common on most competitive grade ladders, spring locks give positive locking action and is an important safety feature.
A brochure and prices on the Jet ladders can be had by writing to Newark Ladder & Bracket Co, Inc, Clark, New Jersey.
NEW TILE BROCHURE
A complete line of structural clay products for interior and exterior uses in a variety of applications are described and illustrated in a brochure available from Natco Corporation, Pittsburgh.
These building materials, specially designed in many shapes, textures and colors to meet all requirements in industrial, commercial, institutional public and residential building fields, are highlighted by the firm's ceramic glazed Vitritile. This structural load bearing clay facing tile is available in 30 standard colors, 12 decorative accent colors, and two vivid colors in 2, 3, and 8-brick equivalent face sizes and in nominal 2, 4, 6 and 8-inch thicknesses.
The brochure S-61-may be obtained by architects, builders, masonry contractors, and others by writing: Natco Corporation, 327 Fifth Avenue Pittsburgh 22, Pa.
HI-LIFTER BULLETIN
A new 6-page bulletin covering the Hi-Lifter, a multi-attachment fork lift truck designed primarily for outdoor use, has been released by Kwik-Mix Co., Port Washington (Wis.) manufacturer of material handling and mixing equipment, Kwik-Mix is a division of Koehring Co.
The bulletin illustrates and describes the base machine in addition to the nine different front end attachments with which it can be equipped, enabling this one machine to handle all phases of material handling.
Special prominence is given to the newest attachment a front end loader-which has a SAE rated 1 1/4-yd. bucket capacity, 8,500-lb. lifting and 6,000-lb. carrying capacity, and 9,000-lb. breakout force.
Other attachments include the standard fork which lifts 4,000 lbs. to 22 1/2 feet: fork entry hook which lifts 2,000 lbs. to 29 feet: hydraulic lift arm and hook to lift 2,000 lbs. to 35 feet: pallet fork which lifts 3,000 lbs. to 35 feet; vertical clamp arm for lumber or other bulky loads; and 1/2 yd. concrete hoppers; a fine grading blade; and a material transfer bucket.
Copies of the bulletin are available from Kwik-Mix Co Port Washington, Wis.
DESIGN IDEAS
Stark Ceramics announces the availability of a new 8-page book "Design Ideas." The many sketches in this book are ideas for unique and interesting installations of Stark Sculptured glazed facing tile. The installations were suggested in a recently completed contest conducted nationally among architects and designers. Many of the several hundred entries are combined to show the versatility of design possible with Sculptured Tiles. Virtually all types of buildings are represented in this sketch collection.
Copies are available without cost from Stark Distributors or by contacting Stark Ceramics, Inc., Canton 1, Ohio.
NEW PATTERN
The addition of a new pattern to its color-in-the-glass glass block line was announced recently by Kimble Glass Co., a subsidiary of Owens-Illinois. The pattern is one that has proved popular in the past with glass block users. It is a smooth-faced block with convex ribs on both interior faces, giving a high degree of light transmission and sparkle. The pattern also provides for a fair degree of privacy "Shade Aqua" adds an attractive, delicate blue-green tone to light transmitted through it.
Now available in the 8" size In "Shade Aqua," the new block is expected to spur the growing popularity of the color-in-the-glass glass blocks. The block will be known as number 316-A.
Actually a part of the glass itself, color-in-the-glass is a recent innovation in Kimble's glass block product line, which includes "Shade Aqua" in decorative designs and "Shade Green" in the functional, daylight control designs.
HOLLOW-CORE BITS
With the addition of carbide-tipped, hollow-core bits just introduced by Skil Corporation, the company's Roto-Hammers can drill larger holes, up to 3 1/4" diameter, and can now be used for drilling through the toughest masonry reinforced with steel rods or wire mesh, Water cooling is not needed.
Core bits can be used to drill in walls, floors and ceilings. Use of the bits results in lower cost-per-hole than previous methods of drilling larger holes, the Chicago power tool manufacturer states.
Skil core bits are made as a single piece unit with extra thick walls to withstand the Roto-Hammers powerful combination hammering and power rotation action.
The new bits increase the hole drilling capacity of Model 726 Roto-Hammer from 1 1/4 to 1 5/8" with an effective drilling depth of 8 1/4 and Skil Model 726 from 2 to 3 1/4" with an effective drilling depth of 10 1/2".
Further information on the carbide tipped core bits can be obtained from Skill distributors or by writing Skil Corporation, 5033 Elston Avenue, Chicago 30, Illinois.
NEW BOOKLET
A new 12-page booklet, "GEOCOUSTIC To Hear and Be Heard in a Room," has been published by the Pittsburgh Corning Corporation.
The publication deals with the effectiveness of GEOCOUSTIC-the cellular glass acoustical unit which employs the "patch" technique in a variety of applications ranging from classrooms to swimming pools. Information is contained which explains the necessity of sound control and the importance of sound absorption and diffusion. Actual job photographs, along with architecturally designed sketches, are included, emphasizing the design potential of GEOCOUSTIC. Also listed is the amount of treatment needed for average applications. Background data on the material itself, along with application procedures and specifications, is also included.
The publication may be obtained from the Pittsburgh Corning Corporation, One Gateway Center, Pittsburgh 22, Pennsylvania, by requesting Booklet GC-5.
FOAMGLAS CATALOG
A new 20-page "FOAMGLAS Building Insulation," has been published by the Pittsburgh Corning Corporation.
The new publication deals exclusively with the use of FOAMGLAS, the cellular glass insulation. It contains the latest information on the use of this building and insulating material for roofs, curtain walls, core walls, wall linings, ceilings, parking decks and perimeter. It also covers the various applications with on-the-job photographs, line drawings and recommended application procedures. Information on accessory materials, along with charts and graphs comparing "U" values and other technical data, is also included.
The catalog may be obtained from the Pittsburgh Corning Corporation, One Gateway Center, Pittsburgh 22, Pennsylvania, by requesting Catalog FB-105.
POWER TROWEL
A completely new 36" trowel with a choice of 6 horsepower gas engines has been announced by Muller Machinery Co., Metuchen, New Jersey. Available with 3 or 4 blades, this new machine has an improved type of declutching mechanism which makes engagement of the blades easier and gives the operator complete control of the blade operation.
A unique new feature is the handle of the trowel is longer and adjusts to the height desired by the operator. This feature makes handling of the trowel easier and provides better control.
The stationery guard allows operation of the power trowel close to sidewalls and baseboards, without being able to stand up to the toughest job conditions.
A brochure describing the new power trowel, and the name of the local dealer, is available from Muller Machinery Co., Metuchen, New Jersey.
NEW FOLDER
A full-color booklet, "A New Dimension shows the standard colors of Spectra-Glaze glazed structural masonry units. The folder also includes color illustrations showing how the broad color range of Spectra-Glaze permits dramatic decorative applications in various types of construction. Over 50 recent installations of Spectra-Glaze are identified. They include schools, car washes, establishments, motels commercial, and industrial buildings.
Copies available, without charge, from Structural Clay Products Masonry, Inc., 1026 S. Anaheim, Chicago 17, Ill.
WORK GLOVES
Industrial work gloves covering a wide range of uses and materials are described in a bulletin released by Mine Safety Appliances Company, Pittsburgh.
The illustrated leaflet provides descriptive details on types of gloves, including leather and leather palm in various styles, terry cloth both standard and reversible types, double-palm flannel, and hot mill in gauntlet and knit-wrist top styles.
Copies of the bulletin No. 1317-1 are available on request from Mine Safety Appliances Company, 201 North Braddock Avenue, Pittsburgh 8, Pa.
MASONRY DECEMBER.