June 29, 2016 7:00 AM CDT
Gibsonia, Pa.
Bon Tool Co. has added an Expanded Steel Walkboard to their scaffolding line of products. The walkboards are 7 feet long and available in three widths: 19, 24 and 28 inches. The ends of each board are equipped with offset hooks so they can be laid end to end to fit the size of a workspace. The hooks also allow for fast assembly and dismantling. The expanded steel design is slip resistant, prevents mortar buildup and is powdered coated for durability.
www.bontool.com
Pleasanton, Calif.
The new Speed Clean Dust Extraction System from Simpson Strong-Tie is a comprehensive drill bit-and-vacuum system that reduces dust while producing precise, clean holes in concrete. Developed in conjunction with Robert Bosch Power Tool Corp., the Speed Clean system delivers clean holes with 20 percent greater speed than conventional bits. Speed Clean drill bits are built around an internal dust channel that extracts concrete dust during drilling, keeping the jobsite cleaner while saving time and money.
www.strongtie.com
New Britain, Conn.
Available in two sizes, the DEWALT Multi-Functional Utility (MFU) Bar is ideal for ripping, striking, prying and scraping applications. The MFU Bar features a hardened striking surface manufactured with 7/8-inch tri-lobe stock for durability, a gooseneck head for board grabbing, and an extra-wide pry end designed with precision ground edges. While the bar can be used for prying applications, the angled foot at the bottom also offers leverage while scraping or lifting during the demolition process.
www.dewalt.com
Chicago
TRI-LITE is a lightweight, multi-use, polymer-fortified adhesive mortar, suitable for concrete, concrete block, ceramic tile and stone, cement backer board, brick and concrete masonry, and more. TRI-LITE offers tremendous utility for non-sag wall installations, large heavy tile installation and the thin-set application of floors. This cutting-edge product exceeds ANSI A118.15, A118.4, and 118.11 ISO 13007 - C2TES1 classification. A single 30-lb. bag of TRI-LITE provides the same coverage as a 50-lb. bag of traditional mortar.
www.laticrete.com
Somerset, Pa.
Designed for heavy use, Steam Jenny’s four models of belt-drive cold pressure washers provide a longer pump life than direct-drive units. All models feature a triplex ceramic plunger pump, which provides years of service while requiring little maintenance. The units are available with pressure ratings between 3,000 and 4,000 psi, and flowrates vary between 3 and 4 gpm. Furthermore, a customizable option allows customers to choose a unit with pressure and flow ratings based on their specific needs.
www.steamjenny.com
Cranberry Twp., Pa.
The Latchways Mini Personal Fall Limiter from MSA is the most compact, lightweight self-retracting lanyard ever developed. This PFL uses multiple spring radial energy-absorbing technology to eliminate the need for an external energy-absorber outside of the housing, making it the smallest SRL available. A fully rotating attachment point for complete user mobility. Suitable for use in multiple work applications, the Latchways Mini PFL is for environments where close anchorage is available.
www.msasafety.com
New masonry products for June 2016
Dust extraction, utility bar, adhesive mortar, and more
By Masonry
Bon Adds Expanded Steel Walkboard to Scaffolding Line
Bon Tool Co.Gibsonia, Pa.
Bon Tool Co. has added an Expanded Steel Walkboard to their scaffolding line of products. The walkboards are 7 feet long and available in three widths: 19, 24 and 28 inches. The ends of each board are equipped with offset hooks so they can be laid end to end to fit the size of a workspace. The hooks also allow for fast assembly and dismantling. The expanded steel design is slip resistant, prevents mortar buildup and is powdered coated for durability.
www.bontool.com
Speed Clean Dust Extraction System
Simpson Strong-TiePleasanton, Calif.
The new Speed Clean Dust Extraction System from Simpson Strong-Tie is a comprehensive drill bit-and-vacuum system that reduces dust while producing precise, clean holes in concrete. Developed in conjunction with Robert Bosch Power Tool Corp., the Speed Clean system delivers clean holes with 20 percent greater speed than conventional bits. Speed Clean drill bits are built around an internal dust channel that extracts concrete dust during drilling, keeping the jobsite cleaner while saving time and money.
www.strongtie.com
DEWALT Introduces 4-in-1 Multi-Functional Utility Bar
DEWALTNew Britain, Conn.
Available in two sizes, the DEWALT Multi-Functional Utility (MFU) Bar is ideal for ripping, striking, prying and scraping applications. The MFU Bar features a hardened striking surface manufactured with 7/8-inch tri-lobe stock for durability, a gooseneck head for board grabbing, and an extra-wide pry end designed with precision ground edges. While the bar can be used for prying applications, the angled foot at the bottom also offers leverage while scraping or lifting during the demolition process.
www.dewalt.com
Laticrete Offers TRI-LITE Adhesive Mortar
LaticreteChicago
TRI-LITE is a lightweight, multi-use, polymer-fortified adhesive mortar, suitable for concrete, concrete block, ceramic tile and stone, cement backer board, brick and concrete masonry, and more. TRI-LITE offers tremendous utility for non-sag wall installations, large heavy tile installation and the thin-set application of floors. This cutting-edge product exceeds ANSI A118.15, A118.4, and 118.11 ISO 13007 - C2TES1 classification. A single 30-lb. bag of TRI-LITE provides the same coverage as a 50-lb. bag of traditional mortar.
www.laticrete.com
Steam Jenny Offers Line of Belt-Drive Cold Pressure Washers
Jenny Products, Inc.Somerset, Pa.
Designed for heavy use, Steam Jenny’s four models of belt-drive cold pressure washers provide a longer pump life than direct-drive units. All models feature a triplex ceramic plunger pump, which provides years of service while requiring little maintenance. The units are available with pressure ratings between 3,000 and 4,000 psi, and flowrates vary between 3 and 4 gpm. Furthermore, a customizable option allows customers to choose a unit with pressure and flow ratings based on their specific needs.
www.steamjenny.com
Mini Personal Fall Limiter Compact Solution for Close Anchorage
MSACranberry Twp., Pa.
The Latchways Mini Personal Fall Limiter from MSA is the most compact, lightweight self-retracting lanyard ever developed. This PFL uses multiple spring radial energy-absorbing technology to eliminate the need for an external energy-absorber outside of the housing, making it the smallest SRL available. A fully rotating attachment point for complete user mobility. Suitable for use in multiple work applications, the Latchways Mini PFL is for environments where close anchorage is available.
www.msasafety.com
Originally published in Masonry magazine.
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