Masonry Magazine August 1986 Page. 34
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.
Air-tight fireplace doors designed with a special insulation material to make masonry and heat-form equipped fireplaces more efficient are being marketed by Nordic Stove. Both the faceplate and doors are sealed to prevent air leakage, either already warmed air from the room into the fireplace or cold air from the chimney into the house. Contact: Sales Dept., Nordic Stove Division, 4201 N. 26th St., Omaha, NE 68111.
The Perlite Institute is distributing a new data sheet, "Perlite Loose Fill Insulation" 7d, detailing the benefits of silicone-treated perlite loose-fill insulation. Covered in the publication are technical data and a guide specification detailing thermal resistance data for concrete block, cavity and veneer walls. Contact: Perlite Institute, 6268 Jericho Tpk., Commack, NY 11725.
Two models of material winches have been introduced by Bil-Jax Scaffolding & Equipment Products. The Samson I material winch has a 400-lb. lift capacity and holds 95 ft. of %" cable. The Samson II model has a 1,000 lb. lift capacity and holds 150 ft. of 4" cable. Both models feature electrical push button control and automatic drum locking, and can be used on existing scaffolding as the tower. Contact: Bil-Jax, Inc., PO Box 250, Archbold, OH 43502.
Information on heavy-duty masonry wheelbarrows and carts is contained in a 6-page catalog from Sterling Handling Equipment. The catalog describes 17 models of wheelbarrows and optional accessories plus several models of concrete buggies, brick and block carts, slag buggies, core trucks and heavy-duty industrial carts. Contact: Sterling Handling Equipment, Inc., PO Box 09743, Milwaukee, WI 53209.
Masonry cleaning and weatherproofing products are featured in a new 8-page brochure from ProSoCo, Inc. The literature includes information on Sure Klean unit masonry cleaners, products designed for use with pressure rinsing to clean and restore new and older building exteriors. Contact: ProSoCo, Inc., 755 Minnesota Ave., PO Box 1578, Kansas City, KS 66117.
A new high lift rough terrain truck has been added to Hyster's high reach product line. The Z80A is a compact, maneuverable, two-wheel drive forklift that can deliver an 8,000 lb. load to a height of 27'6", a 6,000 lb. load to 33'6", and a 1,800 lb. load to 20'10" forward of the drive tires. The simple three-section telescoping boom combines high strength and durability with low maintenance, the company says. Contact: Hyster Co., Construction Equipment Division, PO Box 289, Kewanee, IL 61443.
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