Masonry Magazine April 2008 Page. 20
SAWS
New engine technology increases fuel efficiency while cutting emissions.
New technologies, better performance STIHL INC. HAS AN ADVANCED air filtration system on its new 12-inch TS 410 and 14-inch TS 420 saws that delivers 99.96 percent clean air to the machines and eliminates the need to clean the filter.
"One of the most significant advancements on the new STIHL Cutquik cut-off machines is the X2 air filtration system," says Adam Hanks, industrial product manager for STIHL in Virginia Beach, Va. "It's virtually maintenance free: When the operator notices a drop in power, they simply replace the filter. For an average user, that's usually up to one year."
Hanks says a newly designed, anti-vibration system cuts vibration almost in half. A larger fuel tank offers a longer run time than previous models. New engine technology also increases fuel efficiency while cutting emissions.
"When compared to previous models, operators will appreciate the 43 percent reduction in vibration, giving them greater comfort and reduced fatigue, as well as the improved fuel efficiency and an increased runtime of 20 percent," Hanks says.
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"The stratified charge technology also yields a 44 percent reduction in emissions."
Lee's Summit, Mo.-based DITEQ Diamond Tools and Equipment brought its Rocket 3600, a portable, precision saw, to market last year. The Rocket is designed to cut the larger tiles, stone slabs, marble and granite commonly used in commercial and upper scale residential jobs, says DITEQ President Dan Steiner.
"There is so much larger stone being cut," Steiner says. "It's specialty stone work, but it's expensive stonework."
Capable of making extremely accurate cuts - to within five-thousandths of an inch - the saw offers a 24-inch-square cutting cart with an extension that accommodates slabs up to 24 X 36 inches. The saw handles rip cuts up to 38 inches, and it rotates up to 90 degrees for precise angle cuts.
MK BX-4 Wet/Dry 14" Masonry Saw Lightweight masonry saw with heavy-duty direct drive 1 3/4 HP motor and unique misting system to reduce dust.
MK-5000 Super-Matic Electric Saw Heavy-duty industrial block saw that can be customized to make your job easier.
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