Masonry Magazine April 1995 Page. 38
TELESCOPIC HANDLER
TELESCOPIC tool carrier is designed to work where access and headroom are limited. Low overall height and narrow width make the unit good for getting in and out of enclosed areas or small buildings. It has a telescopic boom that extends 18 feet. Fully extended, it has a lift capacity of 4,048 pounds and at full reach 1,543 pounds. JCB, Incorporated, 10939 Philadelphia Boulevard, White Marsh, MD 21162.
NEW BRICK COLORS
FOUR NEW colors have been added to Pacific Clay's collection. They are: Burgundy, a rich and robust brick made to emulate deep wine tones; Pacific Rose, derived from a blend of clay from local deposits; Sterling Grey, emulating nobility and purity, and Royal Saltillo, a brick combining hues of desert sand with a touch of golden sunshine. Pacific Clay Brick, Box 549, Lake Elsinore, CA 92531.
ROTARY HAMMER
INCORPORATES a unique 3-mode setting feature which allows the operator to perform jobs that require 'rotation only," hammering with rotation' and, with the addition of an optional adapter, "hammering only. The in-line positive grip handle assures the user of maximum power thrust while a torque limiting clutch disengages if the bit should jam during operation. In addition, there's a depth rod for consistent drilling to a pre-determined depth, and a conveniently located reversing switch for easy backing out of bits. Makita USA, 14930 Northam Street, LaMirada, CA 90638.
ARTICULATING CRANE
MEDIUM-SIZED articulating cranes have a lifting capacity from 14,994 to 19.561 pounds. When equipped with four telescopic boom extensions, the cranes can attain a 42 foot reach. Simon-Ro Coproration, 550 Old Highway 56, Olathe, KS 66061.
ANTI-FRACTURE MEMBRANE
ANTI-FRACTURE membrane protects ceramic tile and stone installations from unsightly cracks. It's effective in any project where hairline cracking, substrate shrinkage and other non-structural cracks up to 32" could cause less than desirable results in the ceramic tile or stone installation. Laticrete International, 1 Laticrete Park North, Bethany, CT 06525.
RETAINING WALL
SPLIT FACE concrete retaining wall system is easy to install and requires no mortar or concrete footings. Curves and corners may be constructed from the same single unit used for straight courses. Each unit weighs approximately 14 pounds. Handy-Stone, Box 9220, North St. Paul, MN 55109.
HIGH IMPACT RAMMER
OPTIMUM impact rammer features a modular design that allows easy access to critical parts, durable see-through 3 quart polyurethane fuel tank, thick cushioned hand grips, and an extra heavy duty top mounted air filter which produces optimum airflow and maximum filter surface. Stone Construction, 32 East Main, Box 509, Honeoye, NY 14471.
EPOXY GROUT
A LOW exothermic epoxy system for machinery installations requiring single pour epoxy grout placement from four to eighteen inches in thickness. Five Star Products, 425 Stillson Road, Fairfield, CT 06430.
HAND-HELD SAW
HAND-HELD 22 and 24 inch concrete-cutting circular saws, feature efficient hydraulic, direct drive for maximum power and consistent cutting speed and torque to clean cutting diamond or abrasive blades. Optional easy-to-mount two man handle promotes worker safety by providing greater control and stability when cutting horizontally or at angle. RGC Construction Equipment, Box 681, Buffalo, NY 14240.
MORTAR ADDITIVE
ADDITIVE IS designed for use with Portland cement and sand to form a high-strength, flexible and shock-resistant latex mortar. This mortar is suitable for thin bed or medium bed installations of pavers and brick and stone in interior and exterior applications. Laticrete International, 1 Laticrete Park North, Bethany, CT 0652.
LASER BEAM LEVELS
ALUMINUM box beam levels, which have a laser beam in the end cap, permitting levelling and locating of points up to 150 feet, feature virtually unbreakable acrylic vials that are adjustable for easy recalibration on the job, and top reading, magnified, fluon fluorescent horizontal vials that can be read from above or in the dark. L.S. Starrett Company, 121 Crescent, Athol, MA 01331.
MATERIAL HANDLER
HANDLER HAS a 12,000 pound capacity with 26 feet of lift and 16.5 feet of reach. Powered by a four cylinder, turbo-charged diesel engine rated at 116 horsepower. It also features a low profile, mid-mounted engine, longer wheelbase and low center of gravity. The Gradall Company, 406 Mill Avenue, SW, New Philadelphia, OH 44663.
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