Masonry Magazine August 1967 Page. 35
West 700
The West 700 Skytrak hydraulic fork lift recently added to the line of products of PCM Division of Koehring Company is described in new literature.
The Skytrak, with a capacity of 3,000 lbs. at 12" load center, has a lifting height of 30' 6" and a maximum forward reach of 16 feet. An extendable "shooting" boom allows the operator to reach over obstacles to place a load, while a torque converter helps cushion loads and permits inching.
Power comes from a 60 bhp valve-in-head industrial engine. Other features include a 20 gpm at 2,000 rpm rear-mounted hydraulic pump for lifting and a 13.5 gpm side-mounted pump for power steering and torque converter; a front end stabilizer to cushion front-wheel shocks; power steering; dual disc brakes; no-tilt forks; and adjustable seat.
Specifications of the Skytrak are 18' 5" length overall; 9' 2 in. height with boom lowered; 86" width, 87-1/2" wheel base and 24 inches fork length.
Scaffolding
A multiple combination scaffold package designed for use in plant maintenance and light construction was exhibited at the recent Plant Engineering & Maintenance Show by Safway Steel Products, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The package, "Multi-Comb 300", offers a variety of configurations such as a 12-foot high, 21 foot long work tower; 16 foot rolling tower (casters optional); 77 foot work platform, with many other combinations possible for use inside or out.
Constructed of welded tubular steel frames and snug, fixed-pin couplings, the "300" is strong, rigid and safe with a load capacity of 50 lbs. per square foot. Long life with little or no maintenance can be stored compactly. 100% recapture. Parts are interchangeable-no tools required. Wing nuts, speedy "Quick-Lock" or both fasteners are available for attaching cross braces. Climbing ladders are built-in Complete package for less than $300.
For further information and literature write Safway Steel Products, 6228 West State St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201.
Vermiculite Ratings
The new "Vermiculite Fire-Resistance Ratings" handbook issued by the Vermiculite Institute presents the latest awards by Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc. of Chicago for various types of vermiculite retardants.
The manual has been streamlined to feature the most economical designs based on thickness; for example, a half-inch of Type-MK vermiculite sprayed directly to a structural member, which was rated at four hours by Underwriters'.
Also of interest is a two-hour rating earned by vermiculite concrete roof insulation over pre-stressed concrete units.
In all, nine new designs have been added. Some involve columns; others, composite steel roof decks and floors.
For convenient cross-reference, the design number of Underwriters' Laboratories is shown for each rating. Most of the construction drawings are new and simplified. The loose-leaf format will facilitate keeping the contents current.
Available from the Institute's member companies. Building officials, fire insurance rating bureaus, and government agencies can obtain copies from Vermiculite Institute, 208 South LaSalle St., Chicago 4, Ill. AIA File 21-C-1.
Curing Compounds
Catalog No. 234 covering the Sealtight Line of Concrete Curing Compounds has just been released by W. R. Meadows, Inc. Sealtight Curing Compounds are membrane type cures that can be quickly sprayed on to properly cure concrete and eliminate hair-checking, thermal cracking, spalling and other faults usually resulting from improper curing.
Catalog No. 234 lists the many advantages gained by using Sealtight Curing Compounds to properly cure concrete in the construction of driveways, patios, concrete floors and walls, parking lots, etc. It includes a comprehensive chart that describes the basic types of standard curing compounds and provides information covering the suggested uses of the various cures. In addition, Catalog No. 234 covers Sealtight Cure-Hard Curing and Chemical Hardening Compound and CR-26 Chlorinated Rubber Curing and Sealing Compound. For your free copy, write to W. R. Meadows, Inc., 26 Kimball St., Elgin, Illinois 60120.
Concrete Saw
OMARK Industries, Inc., Portland, Oregon has added a portable concrete saw to its line of concrete cutting and drilling equipment.
Called the OC-90, the new one-man saw provides fast, efficient cutting in either green or cured concrete and asphalt. Downward cutting action allows clean cut and helps provide forward motion.
Powered by an 8 1/4 HP engine, the OC-90 handles diamond or abrasive blades from 6" to 14" diameter, cuts up to 5 5/8 deep and can cut within 1 1/2" of walls, curbs.
Controls are located on the handles. Hinged blade guard can be swung away for front cutting, easier clean-up and blade maintenance.
Other features include: 3 3/4" arbor with two heavy duty ball bearings: six 6" x 1.50 rubber-tired wheels with positive sealed ball bearings; easy-to-see folding guide bar, adjustable to path of blade; dual V-belts with easy tension adjustment; sturdy, all-welded steel frame. Total saw weight is only 133 pounds.
The OC-90 is sold and serviced by independent Omark distributors throughout the country. For additional details, contact Advertising Department, Omark Industries, Inc., 9701 S. E. Mcloughlin Blvd., Portland, Oregon 97222. Ask for catalog sheet OD7-2.
Material Hoist
A job proven new concept in material hoisting equipment for Masonry Contractors has been announced by Aeroil Products Co., Inc. A unique combination of sectional rail and trolley mounted power scaffold hoist which permits 1000 pound loads of brick, block and mortar, etc. to be raised to the working level, then moved by trolley along the rail for unloading at point of application.
The system utilizes the contractors standard walk-thru scaffold sections, from which the rail is suspended. The load of materials, together with the hoist power unit, are attached to the trolley, making it easy for one man to hoist and spot material anywhere along the rail. Sections can be added to the rail to make any length desired. Aeroil Products Co., Inc., 69 Wesley St., South Hackensack, New Jersey.
Portable Equipment
Available from Eveready Industries of Kansas City, Missouri, a series of colorful Price Lists-Brochures on their newest line of Portable Equipment.
This includes Hydraulic Self Propelled Pin Pullers, both conventional and "over-curb" models No. E1-508; Concrete Curing Machines, Self contained Tank type, Skid Mounted Drum Type and Cart Mounted Drum Type EB-477A; Joint Brushes and Brushes and Vertical Routers and Bits No. EB-4768; Self Propelled Portable Ready-Sealers with three methods of applying the sealant No. EI-489A; and the Eveready Drum Agitator for thoroughly mixing curing compounds and other non-volatile liquids, No. E1-122.
Space Heater
To meet the demand for a portable space heater that produces absolutely clean heated air, Champion Heater Company has announced a new vented unit in the 170,000 B.T.U. class.
Used with a stack, this new heater circulates 1,900 cubic feet of smoke-free, soot-free, odor-free heated air per minute. It operates on regular 115 volt A.C., and burns kerosene or No. 1 fuel oil. Champion's new vented heated operates continuously for 21 hours on one tank of fuel. A remote thermostate is available as optional equipment.
Other features include an Underwriter approved motor and burner unit, the same type used in home heating systems, plus automatic purging and a high heat safety switch.
For more information on Champion's new vented heaters, write Champion Heater Company, 3700 Forest Park Ave., St. Louis Missouri 63108.