Masonry Magazine June 1992 Page. 46
LITERATURE REVIEW
Product literature illustrates and describes matrix, grid, checkerboard or lattice design patterned glass block which combines the sparkle and distortion of repeating multi-ribbed squares with transparent open areas. Pattern changes with the viewing point, light source and movement. Pittsburgh Corning, 800 Presque Isle Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15239.
Construction tools and equipment catalog features over 3,000 products for the trowel trades. Catalog details over 160 new products, specialty products and commonly used tools such as levels, trowels and screeds. Bon Tool Company. 4430 Gibsonia Road, Gibsonia, PA 15044.
Mortar gun, a mechanical tuck-pointing system that will allow one man to tuckpoint up to 1,500 bricks in a day, is illustrated and described in products brochure. Gun comes with two injector nozzles so that it can be used with all kinds of materials from mortar to grout. Mortar Gun Company, 4706 Southway Southwest, Canton, OH 44706.
Full color, twelve page brochure illustrates complete line of designer, metric, fire stop, end and corner glass blocks, along with product specifications and photos of products in use. Glashaus, 415 West Golf Road, Suite 13, Arlington Heights, IL 60005.
Masonry reinforcing guide for builders, architects and engineers illustrates over sixty types of wall ties, reinforcing systems and accessories. Portions of the proposed ACI-ASCE 530.1 standards that relate to the masonry industry are included as well as a full selection of systems to meet those requirements. AA Wire Products, 6100 South New England, Chicago, IL 60638.
Ground face masonry units are described in an eight page catalog which contains four color applications photos, detailed product specifications and color chart. Trenwyth Industries, One Connelly Road, Emigsville, PA 17318.
Aluminum automatic ladder leveler for aluminum and fiber glass straight and extension ladders is featured in a two page bulletin which explains how the leveler securely locks when the ladder is set down and unlocks when it's picked up. R.D. Werner, 93 Werner Road, Greenville, PA 16125.
Mortar cement that combines all of the characteristics of masonry cement and the higher bond strength and lower air content of portland cement/lime mixtures is described in four page bulletin. Cement meets all applicable UBC standards for use in all seismic zones. Lafarge Corporation, 4000 Town Center, Box 887, Southfield, MI 48037.
Mortar gun which attaches easily to a ⅛" variable speed industrial drill and which speeds application of mortar to all types of masonry joints is described and illustrated in a two page flyer which lists gun's features and shows it in use. Quikpoint, 27 Seymour Street, Concord, ΜΑ 01742.
Concrete publications catalog contains more than 325 listings offering access to publications on concrete technology, structural design, concrete construction, ACI standards, code and specifications. Also listed are design handbooks, monographs, computer software, and special publications. American Concrete Institute, Box 19150, Detroit, MI 48219.
Comprehensive catalog of construction equipment for sale and rental lists extensive line of products from abrasive blades to waterproof boots. 100 page catalog contains detailed specs and prices from some 26 manufacturers. Five pages of useful tables are included. Arrow Equipment, 4646 South Kedzie, Chicago, IL 60632.
Personal protective equipment, hazardous materials labels, truck marking, regulatory publications, safety labels and signs, and training programs that help businesses operate safely in compliance with the law, are listed and illustrated in 228 page catalog. American Labelmark, 5724 North Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL 60646.
Self adhering flashing designed to keep water out of masonry walls is described in a four page product bulletin which contains installation details and product specifications. Grace Masonry Products, 62 Whittemore Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02140.
Extensive line of safety gloves especially designed for resistance to cuts, abrasions, chemicals, heat and cold, are detailed in a 32 page catalog which also includes safety supplies such as hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protection, respirators and face shields. Sara Glove, Box 1940, Waterbury, CT 06722.
Curb and gutter forming systems, made to local specifications for use throughout the U.S. and in most foreign countries, which provide contractors with a low cost system, which is easy to transport and strip, lightweight and easy to set, is detailed in product literature. MetalForms, 3334 North Booth Street, Milwaukee, WI 53212.
Featherweight vibrating strike-off machine for finishing all types of concrete slabs and pavements, weighing only eight pounds per foot, is illustrated and described in product literature. MetalForms, 3334 North Booth, Milwaukee, WI 53212.
Complete line of hand tools for the construction trades, including long handled and striking tools, are described in an illustrated catalog. Cleform Tool, 4343 Easton Road, St. Joseph, MO 64503.
Counterbalanced, sitdown lift trucks in the 4,000 to 6,000 pound load capacity range are described and illustrated in a fourteen page catalog which contains photos, illustrations and detailed specifications. Caterpillar Industrial, Box 739, Cleveland, OH 44017.
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