CS Unitec’s EMF 150 wall slotter cuts parallel channels in concrete and masonry up to 1 3/4 inches wide by 1 3/4 inches deep using two parallel 6-inch diamond blades. They can be easily adjusted for desired cutting depth and width. The EMF 150’s powerful 20-amp motor has a no-load […]
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Milwaukee’s new cordless options
Milwaukee Tool has introduced the M18 Fuel 1/2- inch Drill/Driver (2603-20/22) and M18 Fuel 1/2-inch Hammer Drill/Driver (2604-20/22). Using Milwaukee’s Powerstate brushless motor, the M18 line offers up to 725 inch-pounds of torque.
New structures in cement discovered
CTS Cement Manufacturing Corp. has announced the discovery of new structures in cement.
Discovered in mixtures of coal fly ash and hydrated calcium sulfoaluminate cement, these intriguing structures consist of micron-sized glass spheres upon which needles have grown radially. While these needles usually grow randomly in CTS’ Rapid Set cement, they organize themselves as spines on round fly ash particles in fly ash/cement mixtures.
Applied dry diamond polishing pads
Applied Diamond Tools is offering 5-inch JHX Dry Diamond Polishing Pads.
Multiquip debuts ride-ons, plates
Multiquip recently introduced new ride-on trowels and reversible plates.
The new MQ Whiteman HTXD5i and STXD6i hydraulically driven ride-on power trowels come with 55-horsepower Yanmar 4TNV engines that meet EPA Tier 4 Interim standards.
Taking Your Polishing Business on the Road
I went through this transition as a polishing contractor, so I thought that I would give you a few helpful tips and things to think about before you embark on this journey.
How To: Installing a Concrete Range Hood Part 3
Once you have successfully cast your parts and finished them completely, you are ready to install your cast concrete range hood.
Revive Color Refresher from L. M. Scofield Co.
It’s a fact we have to face — everything ages. And colored concrete is not immune. Sometimes it fades to a soft, mellow color, but often it just becomes dull and lifeless. Or worse, later repairs and additions don’t match.
Mesmerizing Concrete Entryway Plaza at the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
The new Exploration Center at the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary in Santa Cruz, Calif., invites visitors to interact with exhibits that explore issues impacting the marine ecosystem.
Case Studies Anchor a New Approach to Product Training
Almost all manufacturers of decorative concrete systems and equipment offer some sort of training on their products. Whether it is a one-hour watch-and-learn or a three-day hands-on class that people pay to attend, these programs have become mainstream in our industry.
