Masonry Magazine October 1983 Page. 29
Product Profit Makers
This column is published solely as a news service on innovative products and systems for the masonry industry. However, items published do not imply recommendation or endorsement by Masonry magazine or its publisher, the Mason Contractors Association of America.
Brick Color Brochure
Glen-Gery Corp.'s Clearfield Bigler Divisions have released a six-page, full-color brochure describing the distinct color ranges for brick available from this Glen-Grey group. The brochure gives complete dimensional specs for its standard, modular, Panel-brick, paving brick, and other sizes. For a copy write Glen-Gery Corp., Drawer S, Rt. 61, Shoemakersville, PA 19555.
Skid-Steer Loader
A new skid-steer loader with a rated operating capacity of 1,300 lbs. has been introduced by Koehring Construction Equipment, Port Washington, WI 53074. Highly versatile because of the broad range of attachments with which it can be equipped, this new Scat Trak Model 1300 is capable of performing a wide range of loading, digging, lifting and carrying jobs. A narrow 52-%" clearance width (less attachment) provides exceptional maneuverability in tight quarters.
Grouting Bulletin
Dur-O-Wal, Inc., 2215 Sanders Rd., Northbrook, IL 60062, manufacturer of masonry wall construction accessories, highlights rebar positioners and anchor bolt templates in a "New Production Information sheet. Bar positioners hold vertical or horizontal reinforcement in place during grouting to ensure accurate positioning. Anchor bolt templates secure bolts in place during grouting in bond beam, block cells or collar joints.
Systems Scaffolding
A new modular "Systems Scaffold" (patent pending) is being introduced by Safway Steel Products, P.O. Box 1991. Milwaukee, WI 53201. The system provides substantial time and cost savings in erection and dismantling via wedge locked components. Wedge locks are located on the underside of all members, permitting normal erection and disassembly from the working platform below. All members are made of high-strength steel tubing.
Forklift Brochure
K-D Manitou, Inc., P.O. Box 4547, Waco, TX 76705, is offering a 4/color product brochure featuring each of the models in its "Trail Blazer" and "Yard Chief" lift truck lines. The company has two lines of lift trucks with lift capacities of from 4,000 to 20,000 lbs. The Trail Blazer line, which is designed for rough terrain usage, comes in 12 models. The Yard Chief series is specially designed for operations on marginal driving surfaces.
Glass Block Literature
An illustrated color brochure on PC Glass Block products for partitions, walls and windows is available from Pittsburgh Corning Corp.. 800 Presque Isle Dr.. Pittsburgh, PA 15239. The literature describes the energy-saving, light-transmitting, environment-enhancing benefits of the glass masonry units. Charts detail light transmission, U- and R-Values, sizes and weights, impact and compressive strengths, sound transmission loss and panel specifications.
Moisture Meter
The new protimeter digital diagnostic moisture meter by Cosa Instrument Corp., 70 Oak St., Norwood, NJ 07648, provides direct reading of moisture in various building components including brick and mortar, concrete and plaster. Green, yellow and red indicator lights beneath the digital indicator signal "safe," "investigate" or "take remedial action. The unit is powered by a single 9V battery.
Marble Cleaner
The "Sure Klean" restoration product line of ProSoCo, Inc., P.O. Box 1578, Kansas City, KS 66117, now includes two specialty cleaners for interior polished marble surfaces. Sure Klean Liquid Marble Cleaner is a non-acidic cleaner for removing body oils, wax build-up and other difficult surface stains. Sure Klean Marble Poultice is designed for completely restoring polished marble by "pulling" even the deepest stains from marble that is 50+ years old.
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