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ENR's weekly look at construction products and gadgets includes Turf-Friendly Replacement Track for Bobcat's compact track loaders, news about the RIDGID Manual Hydraulic Bender, CAS45R and CAS60R rotary-screw air compressors from Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Mapelastic CI and Topcon's latest GPS receivers. (Click on slideshow to launch.)
这PC70THD 1/2-in. corded two-speed hammer drill weighs only 5.1 lb and is 14.25 in. long, allowing the lightweighttool to be used in tight spaces. Its 7-amp motor has variable speeds of up to 1,100 rpm and 3,100 rpm. The hammer drill can be used in drilling concrete, tile, brick and mortar block. A molded handle is intended to reduce user fatigue, while metal gear housing aids in dissipating heat and extending the life of the hammer drill. Porter Cable; 888-848-5175; www.portercable.com Milwaukee's new test-and-measurement lineup is expanding since the segment was introduced a few years ago. The latest addition
这Polypro Optimax seal-coating machine is available in both 550- and 825-gallon capacities. The tank's polyethylene composition prevents the sealant from adhering to the inside of the tank. The tank's helix-blade agitation prevents stalling under heavy sand loads. The machine is powered by a Honda engine and compressor and features a large hose reel on a swivel mount. The seal-coating machine is available with skid, trailer or truck mounting. Equipt Direct Inc.; 888-337-8748; www.equiptdirect.comThe Mini-Pod is an equipment management system that allows owners and foremen to remotely monitor the use of heavy equipment. The Mini-Pod can log locations, machine hours,
Photo Courtesy of Portadam LAST LINE OF DEFENSE Flood control products such as Portadam were deployed on short notice at the Fitzgerald Casino in Tunica, Miss., to provide protection from the rising waters of the Mississippi River. As cities and municipalities in the Midwest deal with seasonal floods, a new crop of flood barrier products have emerged in recent years.When Mark Bittner, city engineer for Fargo, N.D., planned for this year's floods, he had a budget in hand. While many towns and cities must wait for federal and state aid, Fargo has a dedicated half-cent sales tax for flood control.When
Within days of the earthquake and tsunami that severely damaged Japan's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, Tokyo Electric Power Co. and the Japanese government were in talks with equipment manufacturers about how their specialized machines could lend a hand. Cargo planes airlifted huge concrete pumps to water-cool the reactors, and a robotics manufacturer known primarily as a defense contractor stepped forward with an unusual proposal. “We had contacted TEPCO, and after a demonstration of our equipment they chose to deploy it to the site,” says Ed Godere, senior vice president, unmanned systems, QinetiQ North America, Reston, Va. QinetiQ manufactures compact, remotely
For its new 12V MAX line of hand tools, DeWalt, Towson, Md., experimented with several different designs. Lead project engineer Eva Dixon and Christine Potter, director of new business marketing, spoke with ENR about the tool development process. Photo: Courtesy Of Dewalt The DeWalt 12V MAX line brings a unified form factor to a range of tools, including an infrared thermometer. Photo: Courtesy Of Dewalt A Drill/Driver Impact Wrench, Screwdriver And Inspection Camera. ENR: What was the drive behind creating this new line of tools? Potter: With the advancements in lithium-ion battery technology, we had an opportunity to develop cordless