October 31, 2012 7:00 AM CDT
Tulsa, Okla.
Hilti’s SCM 18-A Cordless Metal Cutting Circular Saw is designed with cold-cutting technology, which provides a clean, cool cut to help increase productivity and an optimized blade that increases tool life. The tool and blade combination cuts everyday materials like strut, threaded rod and rebar, plus the system will take on demanding applications like back-to-back strut or thick steel with ease. The SCM 18-A offers portability for easy movement around the jobsite and features a clear vision pane for better line of sight, and a LED light that provides better visibility of the work surface.
www.us.hilti.com
Olathe, Kan.
www.husqvarnagroup.com
Bradenton, Fla.
www.itape.com
Portland, Ore.
www.keenfootwear.com
Wabash, Ind.
www.thermafiber.com
New masonry products for October 2012
Saws, grinders, footwear and more
By Masonry
SCM 18-A Cordless Metal Cutting Circular Saw
HiltiTulsa, Okla.
Hilti’s SCM 18-A Cordless Metal Cutting Circular Saw is designed with cold-cutting technology, which provides a clean, cool cut to help increase productivity and an optimized blade that increases tool life. The tool and blade combination cuts everyday materials like strut, threaded rod and rebar, plus the system will take on demanding applications like back-to-back strut or thick steel with ease. The SCM 18-A offers portability for easy movement around the jobsite and features a clear vision pane for better line of sight, and a LED light that provides better visibility of the work surface.
www.us.hilti.com
PG 400 – 220V Grinder
HusqvarnaOlathe, Kan.
Husqvarna’s PG 400 – 220V grinder is perfect for those who want a little more width and power in a small grinder. The PG 400 – 220V is easy and convenient to use, with an ergonomically designed handlebar and low noise levels. An extremely powerful machine for its size, it efficiently grinds, due to high rpm levels. Features include a dust guard and vacuum port that create efficient suction of dust; a handlebar that can be folded over the machine to make it more compact; a large range of diamond tooling available for a wide range of applications; and a four-hp, one-phase motor.
www.husqvarnagroup.com
Weather Barrier Products
Intertape Polymer GroupBradenton, Fla.
IPG (Intertape Polymer Group) introduces weather barrier products to the construction industry, consisting of NovaWrap building wrap, NovaSeal roof underlayment, and NovaFlash self-adhered flashing, along with a full line of complementary tapes, including Intertape Sheathing Tape. Together, the products comprise IPG’s Total Moisture Control System, engineered to work together to deliver energy efficiency, durability and optimum moisture management. IPG’s building products, which have undergone third-party technical evaluation for code compliance by ICC-ES, also can help specifiers meet municipal, state and national building codes.
www.itape.com
Fall Industrial Footwear
KEENPortland, Ore.
KEEN Utility is unveiling several new safety silhouettes and a never-before-seen new construction, creating an even more innovative and performance-driven boot for our nation’s hardest workers. The collection features KEEN.Welt asymmetrical steel toes and other performance and comfort features. The Flint boot, available in mid- and low-cut styles, features an athletic, hiking-inspired silhouette complete with the iconic KEEN rubber toe bumper, delivering versatile style without sacrificing protection. Asymmetrical steel toes and oil and slip-resistant non-marking rubber outsoles deliver protection and stability.
www.keenfootwear.com
RainBarrier Heavy Density (HD)
ThermafiberWabash, Ind.
Thermafiber has released a continuous insulation product, RainBarrier HD (Heavy Density), a rigid insulation board with a consistent six pcf density throughout the entire thickness. The consistent density simplifies installation by eliminating the need to orient the insulation in a certain direction. The increased density enhances the rigidity and ease of fabrication. The mineral wool board is non-combustible and provides exceptional R-values of 4.2 per inch of thickness. RainBarrier HD is permeable, controls sound and is available with up to 90 percent certified-recycled content.
www.thermafiber.com
Originally published in Masonry magazine.
About the Author
Masonry, the official publication of the Mason Contractors Association of America, covers every aspect of the mason contractor profession - equipment and techniques, building codes and standards, business planning, promoting your business, legal issues and more. Read or subscribe to Masonry magazine at www.masonrymagazine.com.