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Bon Tool Co.s RockN Roll Bracket for bull floats and fresnos provides full up-and-down pitch with just half a turn on the handle, a design that eliminates side-to-side movement on the bull float. The RockN Roll is made of high-strength aluminum casting with a heavy-duty turning mechanism and zerc grease […]
The new Blastrac BMP-250-X scarifiers provide versatility for surface preparation jobs.These 10-inch scarifiers, in gas or electric models, control dust while scarifying, planing, cleaning and resurfacing concrete, asphalt and steel.They repair common slab problems and remove paint and coatings, traffic lines, mastics, adhesives and rubberized coatings. Features include a side-loading […]
Hilti has released its first angle grinders equipped with the companys unique Smart Power system and Active Torque Control (ATC). The new 5-inch DEG 500-D and 6-inch DEG 600-D and DEG 600-P all feature Smart Power, which maintains a constant level of grinding speed for less wear and tear on […]
The C4-LT Trak-It Tool from Powers Fasteners Inc. is the industrys first gasfired tool with the power to fasten two-by-fours to concrete. The new tool boasts the reliability, speed and convenience of the Powers Trak-It gas-firing system, but it uses a refined Trak-It gas cartridge and chamber that provides a […]
Vexcon Chemicals Inc. has introduced PowerCoat One, a one-component, breathable epoxy coating that promises the same benefits and performance as two-part epoxies. The eco-friendly, water-based epoxy meets the strictest VOC regulations, is easy to use, resists stains, gasoline and hot tire marks and is virtually odorless. It requires no primer […]
E1, a one-part epoxy floor paint from United Gilsonite Laboratories (UGL), is a heavyduty floor paint that compares to two-part epoxies but is more do-it-yourself friendly. The epoxy floor paint is resistant to oil, grease, petroleum products, antifreeze and chemicals. It eliminates dusting, caulking and dark staining.The semigloss sleek finish […]
Mi-T-M Corp. has begun manufacturing a full line of portable 3,200-watt and 4,300-watt inverter generators for the rental and construction industries. The generators feature inverter technology that reduces size, weight, noise and fuel consumption and produces commercialquality AC power for sensitive electronic equipment.They are powered by Subaru OHC engines with […]
Concrete Decor‘s Technique section is designed to offer readers helpful information on methods for properly preparing concrete surfaces and installing decorative concrete products. This month, we’ll focus on techniques for stamping an overlay
PortoMix from STOW Construction The new PortoMix portable concret mixer from STOW Construction Equipment is billed as the ultimate concrete mixer for homeowners, contractors and do-it-yourselfers. The unit’s sturdy polyethylene drum mixes up to 3 cubic feet of material and comes with a strong steel frame. It gets its power […]
The Concrete Contractors Association of Greater Chicago has installed George Daker III of Daker Corp., Burr Ridge, as vice president. Taking his place on the CCAGC board is Norbert Sobczyk of the North-West Builders Association, Niles. For information on the CCAGC, contact Bob Morreale at (630) 990-4222.
