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Innovatechs new 19-inch planetary grinder, the Predator 1900, is available in 110-volt (2 horsepower) and 220-volt (4 horsepower) versions. The grinder was designed to excel at grinding and polishing concrete wet or dry on residential and light commercial jobs. This machine will yield more production in the single-phase version. ? […]
Ruwac has introduced the durable, fully portable, dual-motor Little Red WNS 2220 vacuum for the concrete industry. As Ruwac’s most compact machine, Little Red is easy to use for picking up both concrete chips and fine powders. Additionally, the Little Red WNS 2220 is adaptable for use with vacuum assist […]
Fomo Products Inc. has developed Handi-Stick, a durable, pressurized polyurethane foam construction adhesive that is said to outperform caulk adhesives. Handi-Stick is a fast, strong-bonding and durable pressurized polyurethane foam construction adhesive. It bonds with polystyrene substrates without having any adverse effect on the polystyrene. The fast-curing adhesive is free […]
VIC International has introduced a multipurpose concrete floor corrections machine capable of up to 1,000 square feet per hour. Named the VIC (SM 320) Shave- Master, the powerful machine was specially designed for concrete contractors. It uses 50 diamond blades for coatings removal, correcting curled joints and joint repair, slurry […]
Hitachi Power Tools offers a Power Reach adapter system that extends the reach of a rotary hammer or hammer drill. With this system, a user can drill into concrete overhead without the use of a ladder or scaffolding, drill all the way through a 6-foot slab of concrete, and generally […]
Makita USA Inc. offers the JS8000, a fast-cutting variable-speed Fiber Cement Shear Kit. The tool offers precision- machined blades and a powerful motor to cut straight and contour lines quickly and quietly with less dust. Makita’s Fiber Cement Shear has solid steel blades for making faster precision cuts. Its single-piece […]
Blastrac has released two new stripping products. The Blastrac BS-180 stripper removes ceramic tile, wood, VCT, carpet, sheet vinyl, rubber, adhesives, roofing materials and coatings. The BS-180 is self-propelled, with a variable-speed drive that travels at up to 30 feet per minute. The BS-180 is designed for heavy-duty use. The […]
It sounds just a little bit like a pulp science fiction story: While packing up their warehouse to move, workers at a concrete stamp company discover a long-forgotten design for a concrete stamp that is three-dimensional.
Versatile Building Products is now offering its Versa-Glaze solvenated acrylic in a 100 VOC formula and its Liquid Release in a 350 VOC formula. Both products meet the strictest AQMD rules and can be applied anywhere in the United States. Versa-Glaze is clear as water and designed to provide a […]
Artcrete, the north Louisiana company that manufactures Faux Brick Stenciled Concrete, helped several thousand south Louisiana students displaced by Hurricane Katrina return to their home schools this year in new, stronger classrooms. The new classrooms, built by Fibrebond Corp. in Minden, La., are made of precast concrete using Artcrete products […]
