Masonry Magazine July 1978 Page. 24
Product Profit
Makers
Prime-Mover Forklift
The Prime-Mover Co., Hwy.
Hwy.
61 North, North, Muscatine, la. 52761,
has announced a new Rough
Terrain Lift Truck for handling all
types of masonry materials. Des-
ignated the LL-40, the new
model features a heavy-duty.
4-wheel hydrostatic drive and
2-speed transmission with neu-
tral position for field towing. The
front end of the articulated frame
rotates 36 from center to the
right or left for tight turning in
confined areas. The rear axle
oscillates 22 to keep all four
wheels on the ground for con-
tinuous traction and stability.
Power steering is standard, and
the overhead guard is shock-
mounted to dampen transmis
sion of sound to the cab.
Muller Mortar Cart
A newly designed mortar cart
with 8 cu. ft. capacity is being
produced by Muller Machinery
Co., Metuchen, N.J. 08840. Only
27" high, which makes unload-
ing easier, the cart can pass
through a standard 30 doorway.
The center-mounted wheels and
end-mounted casters allow the
cart to turn in its own length. The
brake can be operated from
either end. The cart is built of
double-strength construction (12
ga. metal throughout), and
heavy-duty, solid rubber tires.
Weight of the cart is 100 lbs.
Felker Diesel Saw
A new diesel engine powered
concrete saw, Model 300-D-
MCA, has been introduced by
Felker Operations, Division of
Dresser Industries, Inc., Dept.
LM, 1900 S. Crenshaw Blvd.,
Torrance, Calif. 90501. Power is
supplied by a 30 hp, 2-cylinder,
air-cooled engine having a po-
tential working life claimed to be
2 to 4 times greater than conven
tional gasoline engines before
overhaul is required. The diesel
engine delivers up to 50% more
savings per gallon of fuel over
gasoline as a result of lower
consumption at any speed/load
combination during continuous
starting, stopping and idling cy
cles. The new 300-D-MCA
Felker diesel saw is only 3
longer than the 300-MCA
gasoline models.
Designs in Time
A California firm has de
veloped a unique method to
promote all related markets in
the building industry by applying
any type of logo or message di
rectly to the face of a wristwatch
in full color. There is no limit to
the type of design or lettering
that can be used. The lower-
priced models can be used as
promotion or give-aways to
prospects or customers. The
higher quality models can be
used as sales awards or to rec
ognize other achievements.
Both wristwatches and women's
pendant watches are available.
All models are shock resistant
and fully guaranteed from one to
two years. Prices and other in-
formation may be obtained from
Designs In Time, Inc., 2652 Dow
Ave., Tustin, Calif. 92680.
Universal Levels
Backed by more than 50 years
of industry experience, Univer-
sal Level Co., Inc., 521 W. Min-
eral St., Milwaukee, Wis. 53204,
is marketing a line of masonry
levels with a number of outstand
ing features. The levels feature a
solid Honduras mahogany body
which is oil-treated and
machined to a high degree of
perfection. The dove-tailed bind-
ing is claimed to be the only
such binding manufactured to
day. The levels also feature a
solid" end plate. The vials are
hand-set into the plaster directly:
after the plaster dries it is hand-
stripped for greater accuracy.
Only glass vials and glass pro-
tective shields (no plastics) are
used in the Universal Levels,
which are available in four sizes
from 18 to 48".
Essick Brochure
Essick Manufacturing Co..
1950 Santa Fe Ave., Los
Angeles, Calif. 90021, is offering
its revised and
brochure describing the full Es-
sick line of durable, high quality
cement mixers, plaster and mor
tar mixers, and associated
equipment. The first company to
produce mixers with totally en-
closed transmission more than
30 years ago. Essick is still the
only manufacturer to offer
spring-loaded, paddle-shaft
packings in most models and
completely enclosed gearboxes
in its heavy-duty models. The
brochure includes udes complete
specifications for Essick's full
line of mixers.
Goldblatt Catalog
Goldblatt Tool Co., 513 Os
age, Kansas City, Kans. 66110,
a leading producer of trowel
trade tools, has published its
1978 catalog. The new 84-page
book contains detailed descrip
tions and illustrations of over
1,800 new and improved profes-
sional tools for the trowel trades
industry. It also carries useful in-
trades the tools are used for:
brick, block and stone masonry,
cement finishing, plastering.
of industry experience, Univer- formation on the six primary
sal Level Co., Inc., 521 W. Min-
eral St., Milwaukee, Wis. 53204,
is marketing a line of masonry
levels with a number of outstand drywall hanging and finishing.
ing features. The levels feature a
solid Honduras mahogany body
lathing and tile setting. The
catalog is free on request.
Dodge/SCAN Service
Dodge/SCAN is the modern
way to takeoff and estimate jobs
without leaving your office.
Dodge/SCAN delivers the com
plete bidding documents to you
on 35mm film. You simply
project them to full size and orig
inal scale on a specially de-
signed worktable/viewer pro-
vided at no additional cost. The
system automatically brings you
plans and specs on the kinds of
jobs you need to see. SCAN
films and distributes bidding
documents of jobs for competi
tive bids in whatever geographi
cal area(s) you select. For fur
ther information, contact your
local F. W. Dodge office.
New Mortar Boxes
A unique line of mortar boxes
is offered by Bil-Jax, Inc., Arch
bold, Ohio 43502. a prominent
scaffold manufacturer. The
boxes have double-thick steel
construction at the corners, mak
ing them extremely sturdy and
the last parts of the boxes to
wear out. There are two
sizes-one-bag (11 cu. ft.) and
two-bag (16 cu. ft.), each with
rolled flange lip all around.
Prices and literature are avail
able on request.
Rigid Beam Hoist
Aeroil Products Co., 69 Wes-
ley St., South Hackensack, N.J.
07606, has introduced its new
rigid beam hoist, the RB-3. The
unit consists of two pieces-a
beam assembly of welded tub-
ing weighing 36 lbs. and a col-
umn assembly weighing 26 lbs.
The RB-3 has a 300 lb. capacity
with a fixed overhang of 42". The
device can be loaded and un-
loaded from either side.