Masonry Magazine March 1969 Page. 39
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Patent Scaffolding
Patent Scaffolding Co. equipment played a major role in the speedy construction of the new steel-framed brick and concrete block headquarters for WNAC-TV and WRKO-RADIO at Government Center, Boston. Building Contractor Vappi & Co., Inc., used "Trouble Saver" Scaffolding frames for masonry work, in both 6'6" and 5' heights, as well as a 91 ft. "Gold Medal" Material Tower with capacity for three wheelbarrows.
Patent Scaffolding Co., a division of Harsco Corporation, is a leading manufacturer and supplier of scaffolding and shoring equipment for the construction industry. PSCo., 11-11 34th Avenue, Long Island City, New York 11106.
Concrete Handling Systems
A new 24-page brochure with full color pictures issued by Morgen Manufacturing Co., Yankton, S. Dak., covers the complete line of Morgen continuous concrete handling systems-portable, feeder and side discharge conveyors and concrete pumps.
The brochure points out the jobs that each does best, and shows where two or more units designed to work with each other are the logical answer to concrete placing problems.
Specifications are given for each of the Morgen systems, along with numerous photographs of job applications.
Skytrak Bulletin
A new four-page bulletin describing the model 450 and 550 Skytrak is available from PCM Division of Koehring Company, Port Washington, Wis.
Simple to operate and maintain, the 450 is able to lift 2500 lbs. to 185 feet and the 550 is capable of lifting 3000 lbs. to 2012 feet (optional lift extension increases reaching height of either model by 2'6".) Features include a centerpoint front axle that maintains a level load on uneven terrain.
A sloping cowl design affords operator unexcelled visibility in all directions while the Skytraks low profile permits operation inside of buildings, as well as out of doors. Individual brakes allow the Skytrak to turn within its own radius. High flotation, rear drive tires permit operation in the most adverse jobsite conditions. Photos, specifications and lift charts explain the operation of these models of Skytrak and their many advantages.
Lull 400 High Lift
The Lull Engineering Company of St. Paul, Minnesota recently announced the introduction of their new LULL 400 High Lift.
The LULL 400's are 4-wheel drive, 4-wheel steer, 4-wheel brake machines that can lift 4,000 pound loads 34 feet high. The exclusive LULL "reach action" permits power extension, or retraction of loads to 46 inches at any height. This gives a maximum forward reach of 11 feet 11 inches ahead of the tires.
The new LULL 400 also features a 4 speed forward, and 4 speed reverse; Revers-O-Matic Transmission with Torque Converter Drive; planetary axles that eliminate "digging in": Lifetime guaranteed double acting hydraulic cylinder throughout the whole machine; a tilting tower: Vickers pumps and valves; and a Chrysler Model 225 industrial 6-cylinder engine.
For complete details contact the Lull Engineering Company, Inc., 3045 Highway 13, St. Paul, Minnesota 55111.
Compact Texture Machine
A new compact texture machine, called the Supertex, is being added to Goldblatt Tool Company's long list of equipment for builders. The Supertex delivers 100 psi from its oversized compressor, but weighs only 214 pounds.
Acoustic materials, exterior stucco, fireproofing and cement materials with silica sand are easily pumped from the 35 gallon hopper through 75' of 34" hose. The 6 hp engine drives through a disc clutch and 12 hp 3-speed transmission, to deliver 1 to 5 gpm at the exact speed for every texture from fine to coarse. The lightweight 36" pole gun has two orifice air stem and 14", 5/16" and " nozzle tips.
For further information on the Supertex or any of the over 1200 Goldblatt tools write: Mr. Si Kraft, Goldblatt Tool Co., 511 Osage, Kansas City, Kansas 66110.