Masonry Magazine March 2003 Page. 16
New Products
Pentstar Corporation
Minneapolis, Minn.
New Wave Brick
The Pentstar system is a unique concrete/masonry hybrid product that combines the benefits of structural performance, environmental friendliness and economic value. This system is a concrete form masonry unit (CFMU) that changes the internal design of a typical concrete block by removing the standard webs and cells and replacing them with an engineered polymer insert connector. The interior of the unit consists of a one-inch weep cavity for water drainage, two inches of rigid insulation, and a six-inch grout cavity for structural concrete. For more information, call (763) 315-9342 or visit www.pentstar.com.
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The Proudfoot Company. Inc.
Monroe, Conn.
Three Cheers for Sound Absorption
Sound Cell sound-absorbing concrete masonry units are a new specialty architectural masonry unit which utilize an innovative skewed internal construction to focus and redirect reflected sound into a sound-absorbing cavity, resulting in diminished room loudness. The slot-type Helmholtz volume resonator provides multiple levels of sound relief at most frequencies. Further, the unit provides improvement of overall sound quality, reduction of flutter echo, reduced room resonance, noise reduction and/or elimination. Available in a variety of colors, Sound Cell units are ideal for school auditoriums, gymnasiums, cafeterias, music rooms, houses of worship, and sports and performing arts buildings. For more information, visit www.soundcell.biz.
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Spear & Jackson
Sheffield, England
One Saw Does It All
The Demolition Saw is a new multi-purpose professional-spec saw which gets its name from its ability to deal with almost any type of job. The Demolition Saw stands out among its competitors' basic saws because it cuts through metal, plastics, wood and concrete blocks. Spear & Jackson claim that the application of a new edge treatment creates the high tensile, toughened blade. For more information, call Joseph Piscitelli at (561) 999-9011.
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LA-CO Industries, Inc./Markal Co.
Elk Grove Village, III.
Color Outside the Lines
The new Markal Pro-EX Lumber Crayons are durable, long-lasting contractor-grade lumber crayons specifically made to handle wet, dry, rough or smooth surfaces. These crayons are perfect for marking on masonry, concrete, wood, rubber, cardboard, metals and other materials. The high-density formula assures reduced breakage and a long writing life, making a long-lasting economical mark. The point can be sharpened for precise lines and it comes in six, highly visible colors. For more information or a free sample, call (877) 890-3272 or visit www.markal.com.
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Bobcat Company
West Fargo, N.D.
Compact Walk-Behind
The MT50 walk-behind mini-loader goes where many machines cannot even where there is no room for the smallest skid-steer loader or compact excavator- and mechanizes labor forces. The MT50 is just three feet wide, 69.5 inches long and 44.4 inches high, has a rated operating capacity of 500 lbs., and a 74.8-inch lift height. With a 20-hp liquid-cooled Kubota diesel engine, the MT50 has the power needed for optimum performance. More than 10 hard-working MT50 attachments are available, and changing attachments is fast and easy with the Bob-Tach™ attachment mounting system, which is standard on the MT50. For more information, visit www.bobcat.com.
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EZ Grout Corporation
Waterford, Ohio
Hog on Wheels
Avoid the maintenance, hassles and expense of wheels on your mud pans and mortar boxes. Simply place them on the Hog Cart and maneuver easily on your scaffold. With an empty weight of 230 pounds, this 78" x 58" x 20" cart can handle weights up to three tons. Complete with forklift pockets, the Hog Cart can be boomed to the scaffold to free-wheel your materials where you need them. For more information, call Scott at (800) 417-9272.
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