Metabo has announced that its new P’7911 multihammer, developed in conjunction with the Porsche Design Group, is now available in North America. The Porsche Design P’7911 combines all the essential functions of a drill with the power of a pneumatic hammer. It drills into concrete, stone, wood and steel, with […]
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Powers unveils gas-fired fastener
The new C4-LT Trak-It Tool from Powers Fasteners Inc. is the industry’s first gas-fired tool with enough power to fasten two-by-fours into concrete. The C4-LT tool uses a refined Trak- It gas cartridge and chamber for firing 2 1/2-inch pins through the two-byfours and into the concrete base material. The […]
Grout and admixture from Sika
Sika Corp. has introduced SikaFix HH LV, a polyurethane chemical grout, and SikaMix PV-100, a liquid admixture for pervious concrete. SikaFix HH LV is a low-viscosity hydrophobic grout that is expected to replace SikaFix HH. Designed for sealing leaks through concrete cracks and joints, Sikafix HH LV is UL listed […]
Two brackets and a key
Reward has debuted two corner brackets. The Double H Corner bracket is a 90-degree corner made with the Reward iForm ICF, a thicker, 2.5- inch polystyrene form. Essentially, the Double H is the iForm 90-degree corner with additional reinforcement. The Tritex form is a 45-degree corner form that works with […]
Superpencil to the rescue
The C.H. Hanson Co. has introduced the next generation of carpenter pencils, Superpencil. Superpencil’s rectangular shape allows users to mark either sharp or wide lines and stops the pencil from rolling, even on steep inclines. Where Superpencil deviates from the norm is that 100 percent of its surface is a […]
I can seal CLEARly now
Chem Link has introduced new CLEAR Polyether Sealant. This transparent sealant can be used in virtually any high-visibility sealing application. Like other Chem Link sealants, it is 100 percent solids and solvent-free, containing zero VOCs. It is not subject to “suntanning,” it’s nonflammable, it will never shrink or “stink,” and […]
Perles line expands
Coming to Perles USA’s concrete products line in fall 2007 and spring 2008: flexible-shaft vibration pokers, high-frequency pokers and a power screed. Each flexible-shaft vibration poker will be powered by a 2,000-watt motor. Poker heads will be 28 millimeters, 35 millimeters and 42 millimeters in diameter, with shaft lengths of […]
Floors and Coves get Crowned
Crown Polymers has added CrownHybrid to its extensive line of advanced floor coatings. Thanks to excellent concrete hiding properties, CrownHybrid will produce a superior result with only one broadcast and a single topcoat application. Furthermore, it offers an array of color and design options. CrownHybrid with Crown Topcoat is OSHA- […]
Sealer shields against water
Muralo Paints has introduced Masonry Shield, a water-borne clear concrete sealer developed to protect and seal masonry surfaces with a sheen that brings out the richness of colors. Masonry Shield won’t blush or turn milky white when water sits on it, and it won’t soften when covered with water for […]
Mini Grenades help with repairs
Cortec Corp.’s Migrating Corrosion Inhibitors Mini Grenades allow easy mixing of proper dosage rates for repair mortars and grouts. MCI Mini Grenades consist of Cortec’s proven MCI 2006 NS measured and packaged in water-soluble poly-vinyl alcohol bags. The PVA bag dissolves easily when placed in contact with water during mixing, […]