Masonry Magazine June 1996 Page. 20
PRODUCT UPDATE
# Power Buggy
WALK BEHIND and rider-type units for multiple material handling duties including cleanups and concrete placement. Models maneuver well on-site with handlebar controlled rearwheel steering and have a maximum speed of 7 m.p.h., thus cycling up to 20 times faster than wheelbarrows or handcarts. Lull Industries, phone: 800/643-5077.
# Epoxy Putty
7" STICK containing pre-measured proportions of a curing agent molded within a contrasting color base material. Read to mix and use. Will not shrink and can be machined, drilled, threaded, sanded and painted. Polymeric Systems, phone: 610/953-1170, fax: 610.935.7123.
# Safety Glove
A NEW line of cut-resistant gloves that offers industrial workers superior cut and abrasion resistance with comfort is now available. These highly-engineered composite fibers provide grip, dexterity and resistance. Wells Lamont, phone: 708-647-1231, fax: 708.647.8301.
# Material Handler
The first big machine with ability to lift six stories, maneuver easily and square big loads on tight jobsites. Plus it is designed with a no-shift hydrostatic drivetrain. This four-section boom extends smoothly and simultaneously as the operator lifts. The capacity is 10,000 lbs., with ability to raise 4,000 lbs. Contact: Gradall, phone: 216/339-2211, fax: 216.339.8468.
# Inventory Software
INVENTORY control software is designed to help builders maintain the most profitable, efficient level of materials for their company. Builders can perform buying and selling conversions for items purchased in large quantities and allocated or used on an individual or batch basis. Armor Systems phone: 407/323-9787, fax: 407.330.0442.
# Estimating Software
ESTIMATING software can increase bidding capacities, without company hiring additional personnel. It is designed to give greater speed and flexibility to estimators, while increasing accuracy. Go Figure, phone: 800/259-7686, fax: 318.388.0226.
# Bricks
A RESIDENTIAL brick line which allows home builders and masons to interconnect the most popular brick components: facebrick brick with bullnose and paver landscaping brick. Available in 12 coordinating colors and textures. Pacific Clay, phone: 909/674-2131, fax: 909.674.4909.
# Drain Mat
A STUDDED sheet made from high-impact polystyrene with a series of cups pressed into the sheet allows water to move freely to drains, scuppers, weep holes, etc. Beacuse the mortar-filled cups rest directly on the structural deck loadbearing capabilities are maximized. Laticrete, WWW: http://www.laticrete.com phone: 800/243-4788, fax: 203.393.1684.
# Diaphragm Pumps
PUMPS IN series are made from heavy sand cast aluminum and outfitted with 4hp engines with automatic low oil shutdown for your protection. Mounted on a wheeled cart for mobility, with a leaf spring foot for stability, both have pipe thread nipples with smooth faces for good seal contact. Both pumps are equipped with nylon reinforced neoprene diaphragms for increased durability. Stow Manufacturing Co., phone: 800/235-0008.