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.
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A two-speed hydraulic breaker
The Doosan DXB260H hydraulic breaker features two-speed control of breaker frequency for improved efficiency in demanding demolition and rock- breaking applications. Delivering up to 600 blows per minute, the 5,400-pound DXB260H is designed for use with excavators in the 27- to 37-metric- ton weight range, specifically the Doosan DX300LC and […]
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.
Revamping the Pool Deck at the White House
When your country calls you to do a job, how much should you charge? That was the predicament Dick Krach, CEO of Sundek of Washington, came face to face with when his secretary fielded a call from someone at a “white house” concerning a pool deck that needed repair and some sprucing up.
Two Types of Business Competitors and How to Beat Them Both
Close your eyes. Think of your business. Imagine you operate in a world without competitors. Imagine you’re the only one that customers can hire to install decorative concrete. Visualize yourself winning bid after bid without anything or anyone to stand in your way. Now, open your eyes. Welcome back to reality.
Turn a Connection into a Decorative Concrete Sale
The decorative concrete industry is driven by fascination. Inspiring this fascination in customers is only possible when you connect first and foremost. Unfortunately, this is the number one aspect I see missing within our talented artisans today. Just like your ability to create with color and concrete, there is an art to connecting with architects, designers and owners.
Installing Fiber Optic Lighting in Stamped Concrete
The job’s biggest challenge was figuring out a way to texture the surface without burying or breaking the fibers, Denny says. “The customer was intent on having stamped concrete, so not stamping wasn’t an option.”
Factors that Affect the Strength of GFRC Pieces
The popularity of glass-fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC) has grown in the past few years as more and more people discover its versatility, strength and relative ease of manufacture. GFRC makes it possible to create stronger and lighter elements and complex 3-D pieces easily.
