New Masonry Products for September 2010

Words: Dan Kamys

Stone Champion Mortar Mixers

Stone Construction Equipment
Honeoye, N.Y.

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Stone Construction Equipment offers 11 Champion Mortar Mixers, available in four-, six-, seven-, eight-, nine-, 10-, 12- and 16-cubic-foot mixing capacities. Engine options including Briggs & Stratton, Honda, Robin, electric and diesel. Also available in the 12-cubic-foot size is a hydraulic dump model. Stone Construction Equipment carries an unconditional lifetime warranty on patented drum bearings and seals as well as a twoyear drum warranty.

www.stone-equip.com



Fast Cure Hybrid Adhesive

Hilti
Tulsa, Okla.

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The Hilti HIT-HY 150 MAX-SD is a fast-cure adhesive anchor system that meets the 2006 IBC cracked concrete performance tests, qualifying it for use in all seismic zones under the current IBC code. With a cure time of 30 minutes at 68°F, the system is ideal for installing threaded rods and rebar. Designed for installation of rebar in a variety of load-bearing applications, as well as anchoring applications with threaded rod such as steel columns and beams, machines and equipment and ledger angles, the HIT-HY 150 MAX-SD can be used in applications with 3/8-inch to one-inch diameter threaded rods or #3 through #8 rebar. It offers reliable performance, even in the toughest jobsite conditions and climates.

www.us.hilti.com



Portable Guardrail System

Capital Safety
Red Wing, Minn.

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Capital Safety has enhanced its Portable Guardrail System, an economic, passive fall protection system. The system offers a practical fall protection solution designed to prevent personnel from reaching a fall hazard. The freestanding system can be erected in minutes, requires no permanent or penetrating surface attachments, and seals off areas and edges that are unprotected, offering an ideal passive fall protection solution. The guardrails are offered in six-, eight- and 10-foot sections to fit any jobsite’s specific needs. The new and unique lightweight bases incorporate ergonomic handles, four rail receptacles and built-in toe-board brackets that allow infinite configurations with no additional components required.

www.capitalsafety.com



Dr. Fred’s Stain Sponge

Braxton-Bragg
Knoxville, Tenn.

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The Stain Sponge combines the necessary stone-safe surfactants and diatomaceous earths with the ease of a bag similar to those used in teabags. It’s the first easy-to-use, poultice stain remover for stone products. By utilizing the stain process reversal technique, the patented Stain Sponge draws the stain from inside the stone. The bag is soaked in water and placed on the dampened stain, and then covered with a piece of plastic wrap. A few holes are punched in the wrap to allow for slow drying of the bag. As the bag dries, the stain is drawn into the poultice inside the bag. After 12 to 24 hours, the bag should be dry, and is removed.

www.braxton-bragg.com



New Version of the Line Trig

EZ Twig
Wickliffe, Ohio

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EZ Twig, a new version of the line trig, is faster, easier and stronger than the existing line trig. Benefits include ease of use, improved safety, more stability, and a larger space for promotional messaging and logos.

www.eztwig.com
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