Masonry Magazine August 1995 Page. 35
PRODUCT UPDATE
Pro Calculator
MADE for masonry, concrete and paving professionals, calculator works with multiple dimensional formats, including metric. Functions include automatic calculations of area and volume; weight-per-volume function; square-ups and right angles; and "blocks" and "Toolings" keys to speed material estimations. Paperless tape function reviews the last twenty entries. Calculated Industries, 4840 Hytech Drive, Carson City, NV 89706.
Footing Form & Drainage System
MADE of lightweight, rigid PVC, combination footing form and drainage system is available in 12 foot lengths, in full dimensional sizes: 2-1/4"x6" and 2-1/4"x8", with a complete line of couplings, angle pieces and other accessories for ease of installation. Forms stay in place permanently, providing a built-in foundation drainage system. CertainTeed Corporation, Box 860, Valley Forge, PA 19482.
Masonry Cleaner
RESTORATION masonry cleaner contains no hash mineral acids, posing less hazards to workers and the environment. Made for restoring unpolished granite, terra cotta, brick and some limestone and sandstone, cleaner will not overclean. Diedrich Technologies, 7373 South 6th Street, Oak Creek, WI 53154.
Scissor Lift
DESIGNED for operation in extremely tight quarters, versatile scissor lift work platform can fit easily through standard doorways or onto elevators. In addition, an inside turning radius of just 19" to 30" provides outstanding maneuverability in congested work areas. Grove Worldwide, Box 21, Shady Grove, PA 17256.
Moisture Sensor
SENSOR that detects moisture in virtually any substance, including concrete, mortar, plaster and sand, has a range of zero to 100 percent moisture. Strandberg Engineering, 1302 North O'Henry, Greensboro, NC 27405.
Drop-In Anchors
AVAILABLE in five sizes from 1/4" to 5/8", hollow set drop-in anchors are ideal for anchoring in hollow concrete block, brick and precast concrete plank because the anchor's expansion sleeve length is sized to the outer wall thickness of most hollow base materials. Rawlplug, 100 Petersville Road, New Rochelle, NY 10802.
Vacuum Lifter
POWER TILT vacuum lifter that features a single soft foam vacuum pad handles rough surfaces without leaving a trace can be customized to suit the application. Lifter lifts and tilts loads 90 degrees under full power and can automatically stop at any intermediate position. Available in 500 to 2,000 pound capacities, lifters can handle surfaces such as rough stone without marking. Anver Corporation, 15 Kane Industrial Drive, Hudson, MA 01749.
Silo Dispenser
BULK MORTAR system enables contractors to handle large masonry jobs easier. The system includes bulk bags of masonry products and a silo dispensing system. The 3,000 pound bulk bags contain factory premixed, ready-to-use, dry mortar products which can be emptied by a forklift directly into the silos. Quikrete Companies, 1790 Century Circle, Atlanta, GA 30345.
12 Cu. Ft. Mixer
DESIGNED for jobs that require maximum mixing capacity, 12 cubic foot capacity concrete mixer features a 40" diameter drum with a 22" opening, which easily accommodates a full 1/2 yard batch of concrete. Made of ductile stool, the mixer has a heavy duty, one-piece cast iron ring gear and long wearing pinion gear. Stone Construction Equipment, Box 150, Honeoye, NY 14471.