December 1, 2008
Up Front
Hydrostatic trencher
The Ditch Witch 1330 is a compact, low-maintenance hydraulic drive model that boasts a reversible digging chain for dislodging rocks or spoil caught in the chain...
Particle-vision instrumentation
VisualSpreadsheet V2.0 is an interactive particle-image-analysis software program that permits on-the-fly filtering...
Control systems for LED drivers and lamps
The Simplicity LED line of controllers offers infinitely variable control of LED lighting units...
Public restrooms
The lifespan of components used in the Public Restroom Co.'s restroom buildings is a minimum of 50 years, according to the company...
Generators
Subaru's line of conventional generators includes the RGX2900 that features the manufacturer's EX Series overhead cam engine,...
Equipment for meetings
The immersive T3 system includes a telepresence server as well as a package of manufacturer-certified services that create an effective across-the-table executive meeting experience...
Safety markings for stairways
Stairmaster 500-NG renovation treads for stairways are photoluminescent markings that install on the fronts of steps...
Insulated curtain walls
The TZ Series eliminates the need to build expensive permanent insulated walls in applications where temperature and energy savings are critical...
Auto-feed screwdriver
The TY5100 screwdriver offers speeds up to 5,000 rpm to boost productivity in a variety of construction, crating and palleting applications...
Government News
Infrastructure study: Status quo a precarious option for U.S.
The United States needs to overhaul its outdated regional infrastructure planning process and create a viable federal framework, according to a recent report co-published by the Urban Land Institute (ULI) and Ernst & Young. ...
Best Practices
Manage your skid-steer and track loader operating costs
When it comes to keeping operating costs in check for skid-steer and track loaders, Todd Lynnes, product marketing manager for Caterpillar, offered this advice: Focus on the things that you can control. ...
Material Handling
Partitions
The RapidWire system of welded wire partitions features a modular design that allows users to combine standard parts to meet their specific requirements...
Power Mover
The newest cordless CartMover from Appleton Manufacturing is available with a wide choice of hitch options. ...
Cart Lifters
The C/I Taskmaster Series of lifters is compatible with standard two-bar carts and tilt trucks equipped with lifting bars...
Vacuum lifter
A below-the-hook vacuum lifter for large-diameter porous loads (such as grinding wheels, graphite, composite materials and fiberglass)...
Mobile wire bin shelving
Mobile wire bin shelving features Quantum shelf bins, which move parts and supplies to a job site....
Crate Cart
Creform's crate cart handles long, heavy and awkwardly sized containers....
Forklift attachment
The Model L4F-QC forklift attachment includes an automatic cam device that locks the attachment to the forklift...
Stationary stands and mobile trolleys
Nexus stationary stands and mobile trolleys complement any maintenance, repair or assembly workspace. Stationary stand frames are sturdy, heavy-gauge steel...
Vehicle restraint
The Model STR-4100 Dok-Lok vehicle restraint has been improved to stabilize the trailer with heavier loads up to 35,000 pounds. ...
Catalogs
Catalogs
High-resolution cameras Visiontech's 2009 product catalog features the new line of 550TVL low-lux Vari-Focal and fixed-lens color cameras with Sony Super...
Special Coverage: Public Works Products
Special Coverage: Public Works
ON THE COVER Controlled-power rivet busters Chicago Pneumatic's rivet busters feature a controlled-power system that prevents blank firing when a unit's...
Case Histories
BuySpeed delivers bang for the buck in the bayou
In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, the rebuilding of New Orleans made it more important than ever for the city to modernize its cumbersome and inefficient paper-based purchasing process....
Marketplace
Rubber hoses
Rubber hoses now complement the manufacturer's lines of extruded rubber seals and gaskets....
Digital power clamp meter
Model 667C is an RMS three-phase digital power clamp meter measuring three-phase three-wire, three-phase four-wire and single-phase circuits to 600 volts at 1,000 amps with power measurements to 600 kilowatts...
On-car brake lathes
Two on-car brake lathes, Models OCL410 and OCL430MD, now ship with a new patent-pending reverse rotation feature....
Compact equipment
Terex Construction has introduced a dedicated compact equipment line, distributed throughout North America....
Fountain
The Play Tower-2 delivers a fun fountain effect of spraying water. Set to run for up to two minutes with one push, the tower can become the center of attention on a hot day....
Centrifugal pumps
Centrifugal pump Models RD-12 and RD-12Z provide an external flow adjustment feature via a 1-5-volt DC third-wire input, making overall systems more energy-efficient....
Deck equipment haulers
Two new deckover equipment haulers transport construction, paving or landscaping equipment plus attachments and materials....
Fitness complex
The Intensity fitness play complex features components that are fitness-oriented and challenging, such as grids of rope to work muscles...
Emergency lighting
The Intelli-Charge diagnostics platform now is a standard feature with the Fusion Series of architectural emergency lighting....
Concrete resurfacer
The Meadow-Patch T2 is a two-component concrete resurfacer for repairing damaged concrete slabs. The product will repair minor deterioration such as spalling or scaling...
Locking director's portfolio
A. Rifkin's locking director's portfolio covertly protects documents that are constantly on the move....
Pipe and tubing cutter
The RC-2375 ratcheting plastic pipe and tubing cutter enables fast, easy and accurate cutting of up to 2⅜-inch O.D. capacity. ...
Trencher parts
Underground Tools' line of trencher parts includes chains, cutting systems and sprockets, all coupled with exclusive DirtSmart technical service....
Pest-control fill fabric
Stop infestation before it begins with Xcluder rodent- and pest-control permanent fill fabric. Made with patented stainless steel and polyfiber technology...
Air compressor system
The VMAC Underhood air compressor system boasts a newly engineered aluminum air end within every system. ...
Modulating gas furnaces
Modulating gas furnaces with permanent split capacitor (PSC) motors have a 97 percent annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE) rating....
Band saw
The SH 1419 band saw has a swing head for mitering without material movement; provides straight, accurate cuts; and is ideal for bundle cutting. ...
Air-quality products
New air-quality products include a deluxe media air cleaner that provides a MERV 10 rating. ...
Mezzanine safety gate
The Protect-O-Gate Clear Aisle model protects employees in mezzanine loading areas. ...
Ticket/guard booth
The Aztec is the manufacturer's latest booth model, designed for Florida Atlantic University's new arena. ...
Electronic lock system
The CyberLock electronic lock system incorporates the mechanical lock hardware and padlocks that already are present in law enforcement buildings....
Fuel-system tester
The Model MV5545 fuel-system tester can diagnose a failing fuel pump, faulty pressure regulator, blocked filter, pinched fuel line, contaminated fuel and fuel tank vortex by measuring fuel-system pressure and flow. ...
Fender-mounted riding light
Motolight's fender-mounted halogen riding light was developed specifically for riders of Honda's Gold Wing GL1800. ...
Panels
Panels are available in several new options, among them a mill-finish, solid aluminum plate in five thicknesses ranging from 1/16 to ⅜ inch....
Wall-mounted lighting fixtures
The wall-mounted Trilux TLW Series of fixtures features Luxeon K2 high-output LEDs in 9, 18, 27, 36 and 50 watts. ...
Yurt
A yurt is a circular structure that consists of a fabric cover, a tension band and a wood frame that includes a lattice wall...
Stand-alone access controllers
E-Plex 5×70 stand-alone access controllers work with the E5000, E5200 and E5700 Series for dual-swing doors, parking gates...
Surveillance camera
The Model MIC1-440 explosion-protected PTZ camera is UL/CSA-certified....
Tables
Greenguard-certified TEXT tables are designed for technology-based offices, conference settings and related environments. ...
Maintenance bypass switch
The FirstLine wall-mounted maintenance bypass switch features “make-before-break” interlock technology. ...
In Focus: Personal Protective Equipment
PPE
ON THE COVER Traction device YakTrax user-friendly, cleatless traction devices for shoes are made of a stretchy material that is easy to put on and take...
Phoenix Sky Harbor implements recycling program in concourses
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport's employees, shops, restaurants and other business partners have been recycling for years, and now passengers can go green in Sky Harbor's concourses as well. ...
GreenTech
Flex-fuel EFI engine
Over the next two years, Kohler will convert its entire Command Pro air-cooled and Aegis liquid-cooled engine lines...
Hybrid school bus
Available as both a PHEV (charge-depleting plug-in hybrid electric vehicle) or HEV (charge-sustaining hybrid electric vehicle), IC Corp.’s hybrid school bus...
Tire flat-proofing fill
By using renewable components in the production process, Arnco’s ecoflex tire flat-proofing fill consumes 50 percent of the amount of petrochemicals used in other flat-proofing products....
Energy-efficient air conditioner
The Ecosaire Signature Series Precision Comfort Control air conditioner, designed for use in facilities such as office buildings, hospitals and schools, consumes comparatively small amounts of energy to perform large-scale cooling functions....
Hybrid electric tractor
The Peterbilt medium-duty Model 335 can yield up to 25 percent in fuel-economy gains, with regenerative braking and an electric motor that assists the PACCAR PX-6 engine with supplemental torque....
Recyclable flooring surface
Durable, fire-resistant Bolon flooring is manufactured using a new production technique that delivers a smoother surface, according to the manufacturer....
Recycled-material sidewalks
Sidewalks made from recycled crumb rubber from waste tires are lightweight, highly resistant to water and cracking, durable enough for all kinds of pedestrian traffic...
Electric cars and trucks
ZAP Xebra car and multipurpose flatbed/dump-truck models are completely electric...
Propane school bus
Blue Bird replaces gasoline with propane as the fuel source for its Vision school bus, creating a vehicle powered on clean-burning, readily available energy....
Highway-speed electric sedan
Miles Electric Vehicles is in the process of adding a highway-speed zero-emissions electric sedan, the XS500, to its existing line of low-speed electric cars ...
Electric cars
While saving money on gasoline and engine-related repairs, Zenn drivers can enjoy the amenities of conventional cars...
Dry prime pump
Thompson’s dry prime pump features an Enviroprime system that prevents sewage, debris and chemicals from discharging onto the ground....
Paper dispenser
The PAPERplus Shooter high-speed paper-dispensing system handles void fill dispensing at rates up to 350 fpm....
Electric zero-turn mower
The Hustler Zeon is the world’s first all-electric zeroturn- radius lawnmower, according to the manufacturer....
Motor-mount connector
Tyco’s motor-mount connector simplifies the installation and maintenance of wind power turbines. ...
Supply Chain News
Bandit Beast recyclers extend global reach
Several Beast recyclers from Remus, Mich.-based Bandit Industries are playing a role in the international biomass fuel markets by reducing wood and grassy materials. A number of diesel-powered models have been working in Poland, processing grasses into biomass fuel for about a year, and a new electric-powered Beast recently started converting baled grasses into usable fuel. ...
3M product lineup grows at Digi-Key
Digi-Key, a Thief River Falls, Minn.-based distributor of 3M products, will expand its 3M MicroTouch offerings by adding 17- through 32-inch wide-aspect-ratio...
Movers and Shakers
Dan Thomas Cincinnati-based Motolight, a producer of halogen riding lights and other products for motorcycles, has named Dan Thomas to the post of business...
Product Express
Product Express
Bird Control NIXALITE WILDLIFE-CONTROL PRODUCTS Protect buildings, equipment, landscaping and personnel from the damage caused by nuisance wildlife. Nixalite...
Parting Shots
Instant towels
With Cyber CompressedTowels, users can carry eight reusable, biodegradable towelettes in a pocket-sized tube...
Recreation surfaces
Sof'Solutions' line of recreation surfaces includes Sof'Fall engineered wood fiber for playgrounds, Sof'Splash surfacing for wet play areas...
All-weather paper
Rite in the Rain paper is designed for writing field notes in all weather conditions...
Rock picker/screener
The Model 4500 rock picker/screener will prepare a perfect seedbed by screening the existing soil, according to the manufacturer...
Console system
With no sharp edges or corners, RAM Mounting Systems' modular molded equipment console system ensures occupant safety ...
Weather information system
New online features for the MxVision Weather Sentry Online system include: a lightning alert system that sends out three alerts...
Fountains and aeration equipment
AquaMaster fountains, aeration equipment and natural microbial products are designed for any aquatic environment...
Software-as-a-service coming on strong in public sector
The market for software-as-a-service (SaaS) for state and local governments will grow from about $170 million in 2008 to $640 million by 2013, producing...
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