Masonry Magazine November 1961 Page. 17
HEAD AND SHOULDERS
ABOVE THE REST!
FORTEX
PAILS
Built For ABUSE!
Reinforced Molded Rubber-Fiber, Plaster and cement easily removed without chipping or scraping. Resists the effects of acids, caustics, detergents.
Complete line of standard sizes. See your Supplier or write FORCED MOLDED RUBBER-FIBER PAILS FOR EVERY PURPOSE"
ORTEX INDUSTRIES, INC.
44 WHITEHALL STREET, NEW YORK 4, N. Y.
ST SYSTEM
(Continned from page 13)
Racked and dirty brick are eliminated before they get to the jobs, and the pallets can be handled faster and with greater safety than loose brick in wheelbarrows. At the same time, breakage is practically eliminated. All of this adds up to savings in materials, in the brickmasons' time, and in the time needed for 'cleanup'. Furthermore, the men are less fatigued at the end of the day because the brick and mortar are in the right place for easier laying."
As an example of overall mechanized efficiency, Forsgren cites the handling (from stock piles to scaffold) of 30,000 brick equivalent in 5 hours by the West Skytrak.
"With pre-planning in accordance with West System recommendations, we figurativley 'bury the bricklayer' with the materials he needs, when he needs them," says Superintendent Rauen.
Labor Ratio Constant
Coordination of men and materials made possible a 24-bricklayer-labor ratio on the "spread out" Gordon Tech job. This ratio remained constant, for the work of the full crew of 30 brickies, or when the crew comprised only 16 to 20 masons. Production per man was increased.
Capacity and maneuverability of the West powerized Hi-Lift greatly expedited laying of glazed tile for corridors. Mason stations could be stocked well in advance of the work. Mechanized handling of the previously palleted material produced savings in breakage, so bothersome when costly wheelbarrow methods are used for hardware.
Safety and Speed
Both on the outside hanging scaffold and for interior work, the size of West equipment was a major factor in its successful performance. This "right size combined with practical capacities" actually built into the equipment as a result of extensive field testing on all types of jobs. It makes certain the West units not only handle the masonry materials with speed and safety, but that they also can be used for other components that must be moved through narrow openings or within limited working areas on rigid or suspended scaffolding.
STARK
Stark Structural Glazed Tile are produced mainly in vertical core type to assure better bonding, easier-less costly cutting, and solid bed and head joints. Write for complete catalog.
STARK CERAMICS, INC., CANTON 1, OHIO
With West equipment, Masonry Superintendent Rauen and his crew were able to "deliver" their part of the project ahead of schedule and at a considerable savings in time, money and materials.
"This on-schedule-completion" did not sacrifice quality craftsmanship or attractive wall appearance... and the equipment is ready to provide comparable benefits on the next job whether it be school or commercial, one floor or high rise construction," Vice President Forsgren concludes.
For further information write West Brick Buggy Corp., 4310 Mayfield Road, Cleveland, Ohio.
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CORNER POLES
SOLVE YOUR LAYOUT
AND HEIGHT PROBLEMS
IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF
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SOLID MASONRY SINGLE OR MULTIPLE STORY
Write for liferafure
VENEER OR
MASONRY SPECIALTY CO.
172 Westbrook Rd. New Kensington, Pa.
Also manufacturers of "PERFECT" Gable Clamρι, Extension Rods, Chimney Brockets, Sill Clamps, and Line Extenders: the combination of which forms an entirely new concept of masonry constructies. Dealer/Distributer Inquiries invited
NOW-MIX IT-
FASTER
AMIC GLAZED STRUCTURAL FACING TILE
Il range of "sight-styled" colors
ding KERAMET
PED BRICK FACE BRICK
orman, Standard and "SCR" sizes plus
choice of colors and textures.
acoustile"... build, finish, sound-condition
Il in one operation
Pending.
Reg. T. M., SCPRF,
Metropolitan
Brick, Inc.
CANTON, OHIO
ALERS IN ALL PRINCIPAL CITIES
SONRY-NOVEMBER, 1961
Muller Machines Never Stop Working 'Till You Do.
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MULLER MACHINERY COMPANY, INC.
MIXER Metuchen 13, N. J.
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