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MOBILE SPRAY RIG SYSTEM
Fits on Heavy-Duty Gooseneck Trailer
An integrated, portable
spray rig system enables contractors to avoid the hassle of
renting and hooking up equipment from different sources. The
system comes with everything the operator needs to apply sprayed
polyurethane foam. The mobile spray rig fits on the back of
a dual-axle trailer and can be towed by a 3Ú4-ton truck.
The trailer is outfitted with all standard safety equipment
as well as a heavy-duty diesel generator, air compressor and
tank reservoir. All necessary metering and proportioning equipment
is fully in place and ready to accurately spray plural component
coatings and foams, says the maker. GUSMER
CORP.; 800/367-4767; www.gusmer.com

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PEDESTRIAN TRENCHERS
Twin Wheel Motors
The RT100 and RT200
are the first fully hydrostatic units offered to the market,
according to the company. The models are designed for utility
installations, as well as landscaping, plumbing and irrigation
work. They can be used on most ground conditions, including
dirt and clay. Model RT100 can trench depths down to 36 in.
with 4 to 6-in. widths, while the RT200 unit has the capability
of trenching depths to 48-in. deep, with widths of 4 to 8-in.
wide. Both units offer hydrostatic ground drive, with twin
wheel motors. VERMEER MANUFACTURING
CO.; 888/837-6337; www.vermeer.com

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CORDLESS DRILL/DRIVERS
Smaller Size Plus Extra Power
The redesigned 12-volt
DW927K-2, 14.4-volt DW928K-2 and 18-volt DW929K-2 compact
cordless drill/drivers are 7Ú8-in. shorter in length
and have a newly designed motor with all-metal planetary gears
for increased power and durability. All three models have
T-style handles that are positioned to improve the tool's
balance and feel. A new 3Ú8-in. ratcheting chuck with
serrated jaws allows for 15% more tightening force on the
bit while reducing bit slippage during use. These units produce
from 0 to 1,400 revolutions-per-minute and come with a heavy-duty
kit box. DEWALT; 800/433-9258; www.DEWALT.com


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MORTAR REPAIR TUBE
Gives Appearance of Masonry Mortar
Quikrete, a manufacturer
of a wide array of concrete and mortar mixes, cement repair
products and stucco, introduces 10-oz mortar repair tubes
that contain a water-resistant acrylic formula that is textured
and colored to give the appearance of masonry mortar. The
product is used with a standard caulking gun for tuck-pointing
and sealing mortar joints in block or brick surfaces. The
tubes are designed with a square applicator tip made specifically
to handle mortar joints. THE QUIKRETE
COMPANIES INC.; 404/634-9100; www.quikrete.com

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RIDING TROWELS
Four-and Five-Blade Rotors
The patented Pro 900
Edger riding trowel allows finishers to pan within 5Ú16
in. of walls, columns or pipes. Features include a 22-hp liquid-cooled
Kawasaki engine, two rotating guard rings that allow finishers
to edge at their preferred speed, two 36-in. dia, four-bladed
rotors and a powered spray system for application of retardant.
Also, added to the product line is the Pro 1200-5-NOL-SHD-31VG
five-bladed, non-overlapping riding trowel. It can be used
for both pan floating and finishing. It has two 46-in. dia,
five-blade rotors and a 31-hp liquid-cooled Vanguard engine.
ALLEN ENGINEERING CORP.; 870/236-7751;
www.alleneng.com
CRUSHER/PULVERIZER
New Speed Valve Increases Production
The PBH crusher/pulverizer,
an attachment for carriers weighing between 60,000 and 100,000
lb, now comes standard with a new speed valve that helps develop
a jaw closing time of 0.9 seconds. The speed valve accepts
a high oil flow and maintains maximum speed during its full
cycle, including the crushing stage. The added powerful crushing
force allows the model to crush concrete down to aggregate
in a single jaw closing action. Tramac
Corp.; 800/526-3837; www.tramac.com
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