Masonry Magazine February 1993 Page. 74
GROUT/CONCRETE PUMP
MECHANICAL, ball valve grout/concrete pump utilizes a twin cylinder design for reliable pumping of grout, 12 inch minus concrete, cellular lightweight concrete, refractory and shotcrete. Entire pump is mounted on a twin beam all welded frame which encloses an eighteen gallon steel fuel tank with gauge. Schwing America, 5900 Centerville Road, St. Paul, MN 55127.
TITANIUM BITS
STEP AND TWIST drill bits with an ion bonded coating of titanium nitride reduce friction, which keeps them cooler during use. Bits can cut up to thirteen different hole diameters with a single bit, deburring as they go. Primark Tool, 1350 South 15th, Louisville, KY 40210.
JET CHISELS
AIR POWERED needles deliver up to 4,500 blows per minute to provide fast, efficient cleaning of a wide range of materials. Hardened steel needies efficiently deslag, desputter, descale and smooth brick, stone and concrete surfaces. Nitto Kohki, USA, 808 C North Central, Wood Dale, IL 60191.
COMPACT PLANER
COMPACT planer features a lightweight, highly maneuverable scarifier for removing surface coatings, to scarify or roughen concrete for better coating adhesion, cut anti-slip grooves or use wherever portability, economy and high performance are required. Cutter height is instantly adjustable with locking depth control. Available in gas or electric. Equipment Development, 100 Thomas Johnson Drive, Frederick, MD 21702.
SKID STEER LOADERS
36 INCH wide skid steer loaders operate easily on confined jobsites, and they can pass through most doorways to work inside buildings. Unit features a 600 pound SAE load rating, a breakout force of 1,050 pounds and a lift height of 96 inches. Mustang, Box 547, Owatonna, MN 55060.
TWO PART CAULKIING
IDEALLY suited for use by masonry, waterproofing and restoration contractors, two part elastomeric caulking compound includes a caulk base and fast acting curing agent. Custom colors can be created. Caulking has excellent weatherability and is virtually unaffected by normal environmental conditions. Bostik, Boston Street, Middleton, MA 01949.
HYDRAULIC BREAKER
LIGHTWEIGHT hydraulic breaker weighs only 36 pounds, uses standard tool steels and comes complete with quick connect flush face fittings. A dampened T-handle marks operation comfortable and hydraulic cushioning of the return stroke reduces operator shock and fatigue. RGC Construction Equipment, Box 681, Buffalo, NY 14240.