Masonry Magazine October 2002 Page. 16
New Products
Beta Max, Inc.
Melbourne, Fla.
Max Climbers
1000 and 2000
Beta Max, Inc., has introduced its new Max Climber 1000 and 2000 series Rack & Pinion Lifting Systems. Designed to provide an easy and safe method of lifting general building materials, the Max Climbers are ideal for the masonry and general construction industries. The Max Climber 1000 offers a pivoting basket, allowing for easy loading and unloading of materials, and features five-foot mast sections that can be installed with three bolts. The 1000 is space efficient and has a 400 ft. maximum working height with a lifting capacity of 1,000 lbs. and a materials basket measuring 67 x 40 inches. The Max Climber 2000 also features five-foot galvanized mast sections easily installed with four bolts. The 2000 features a basket size of 57 x 52 inches and may be customized to fit the customers size requirements. To ensure safety, the Max Climber 1000 is equipped with a hand-held pendent with an emergency shut-off button, and both are equipped with emergency upper and lower limit devices. Both feature a separate emergency over-speed brake to ensure no freefalling. For convenience, Max Climber 2000 features a fold-down standing platform for installing and anchoring mast and removable controller for easier service. Max Climber 2000 easily converts between material and personnel and may also be field upgraded for passenger use. In addition, both are available with mounting clamps that may be used to attach the unit to scaffolding or anchor it to a building and contain screw jacks for easy and fast leveling of base. All Beta Max Hoist Systems meet or exceed UL, CSA and OSHA specifications. Contact Beta Max: 800-233-5112 or www.betamaxhoist.com.
Multiquip
Carson, Calif.
Multiquip all-wheel
drive buggy
Multiquip claims the new WPB-16EAWD is the industry's first all-wheel drive power buggy. The unit comes in a 16-cubic-foot capacity and allows operators to transport material around the job site in adverse conditions. Its unique traction assist valve lets users activate all-wheel drive at the touch of a switch without having to stop and restart the engine. Using an 18-HP Vanguard engine, the buggy can load 2,500 pounds of material with dual wheels or 1,000 pounds with single wheels. The 5.5-gallon fuel tanks allow up to eight hours of operation. Contact Multiquip at (800) 421-1244 or visit their website at www.multiquip.com.
American Innovations.
Spring Valley. N.Y.
24-hour monitoring for
equipment, facilities
NiteMax Ultra Digital Night Vision Viewer from American Innovations turns night into day. Utilizing state-of-the-art technology, the NiteMax can digitally produce a bright and clear, high resolution picture in the darkest environments. Direct viewing is possible with a built in 2.5-inch LCD screen providing 420 TV lines, and video outputs allow for easy recording or transmitting of digital images. The lightweight NiteMax uses a rapid rechargeable Li-ion battery that allows it to be mobile for rapid deployment in troubled areas. Its 3x Digital Zoom along with interchangeable optics makes digital images appear crystal clear. NiteMax provides all these high quality features at an affordable cost of $595. For more information, contact American Innovations, (845) 371-3333 ext. 907.
Pop&Lock
Welland, Ontario
Tailgate help
Tailgate Balance by Pop&Lock uses coil springs to counterbalance the weight of the tailgate. Advantages are enhanced safety and ease of operation. During opening, the springs prevent a freefall crash by arresting the tailgate in an intermediate position. This feature facilitates one-hand operation since a second hand is not needed to catch the tailgate. During closing, the effort is reduced to less than a third. Installation uses the existing hinge bolts and the springs are made of hardened steel to withstand abuse and exceed the strength of the original cables. Contact Pop&Lock at (800) 342 5911.
Wade Automotive
Salt Lake City
Bull-nosed bug shield
Wade Automotive, Salt Lake City, Introduces a new line of original equipment-style hood shields. These stand-away units have a low profile while still protecting the windshield. They have a bull-nose edge all the way around and even though the shield stands away from the hood, it doesn't change the aerodynamics of the vehicle. This eliminates windshield wiper and mirror fluttering at highway speeds. The shields are available in smoke, clear and the look of carbon fiber. To contact Wade Automotive, visit their website at www.wadeauto.com or call (800) 367-9233.