Northwestern Ohio Foam Products, which manufactures high-performance insulation materials and building products, has released MicroLT, a cost-effective, high-performance reflective foil radiant barrier and vapor retarder that is designed to reflect radiant energy and retard moisture migration in a building. The core of the product is made of flexible two-ply polypropylene […]
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Xtreme dust collectors
CDCLarue Industries Inc. is set to debut two new dust collection machines at the upcoming 2007 World of Concrete. The PB1500X and PB2500X are the first dust collection machines that allow the user to discard and remove dust and debris while the machine is running, and the first to continue […]
New to the grind
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. ? […]
Little Red WNS 2220 Portable Vacuum by Ruwac
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 […]
Stick it to caulk
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 […]
A good shave
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 […]
Adapting for an easier reach
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 […]
Shear and grinder solutions from Makita
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 […]
Strip and scrape
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 […]
Four-Dimensional Stain Cube Stamp Pattern for Concrete
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.