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TOOL STORAGE CABINET
Extra Depth and Hand-Free Opening
New deeper door design,
expanded from 1 to 3 in. , is one of the key improvements
to the JobMaster tool storage cabinet series. The doors each
include two shelves, welded in place. A foot latch allows
hands-free opening of the cabinet doors. The Watchman IV single-lock,
which is a high-strength, dead-bolt-style, three-point latching
system helps keep tools secure. Units are constructed of precision-formed
heavy-gauge steel and come in six different models.
KNAACK MANUFACTURING CO.;
800/456-7865; www.knaack.com

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SLAB CRAB ATTACHMENT
Razor-Sharp Tiger Teeth
The Severe Slab Crab
is an attachment for excavators in the 40,000 to 400,000-lb
class range. It is built to handle the most severe demolition
jobs, according to the company. The unit is constructed from
high-alloy, abrasion-resistant steel and features heavy-duty
vertical wear bars, reinforced gusseted sides and razor sharp
tiger teeth. The slab crab can accommodate slabs from 4 to
24 in. KENCO; 724/238-3387; www.kencoattachments.com

SIXTY-TON CRAWLER CRANE ADDITION
Hydraulic Controls
Terex American introduces
model HC 60, a 60-ton machine with a maximum lift crane boom
length of 160 ft and a maximum lift crane boom and jib length
of 170 ft. It features hydraulic-over-hydraulic controls that
activate propel, swing and hoist, two identical independent
main and auxiliary load hoisting drums as well as an 197 BHP
Cummins turbocharged aftercooled diesel engine. AMERICAN
CRANE CORP.; 910/395-8500; www.terex.com


TILT-UP MIXERS
Fast Set-Up and Take Down
Available in 6, 8
and 12-yd capacities, these high-performance tilt-up mixers
are designed for fast set-up and take down. Each mixer has
a removable nose cone and an optional installed maintenance
platform for easy service access. Features include a single-pivot
tilt point, a full 60û tilt and a double-speed drum
return. All standard drum configurations include 12 mixing
blades and four capacity blades. REXCON;
414/351-8181; www.rexcon.com

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RIDE-ON-TROWELS
36 and 48-In. Models
Two new ride-on-trowels
have been added to the CRT (Concrete Ride-On-Trowel) line.
Model CRT 36-24A-H is a 36-in. unit. Model CRT 48-31V-H is
48 in. and offers two, five-blade rotors and two spray retardant
nozzles. Both machines feature an overlapping and nonoverlapping
operation on the same machine. By changing the blade position
on the trowel arm, the models can be reconfigured in minutes
to accommodate the job. WACKER;
262/257-4131;
e-mail:julie.shuster@am.wackergroup.com

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AUTOFEED SCREW SYSTEM
Multiple Drywall Applications
A new autofeed screw
system for use in drywall installation and metal framing in
light construction applications has a lightweight design and
fits into tighter work areas. The P13KUE comes with a removable
universal extension that provides the flexibility of a two-in-one
unit. Besides using the unit as a standard shorter length
tool to screw 1 to 3 in. screws, with little tool configuration
it also can be fitted with a long extension to give the user
the capability to use in a standing position. The tool can
reduce construction times by up to 50% when compared to traditional
methods of hanging drywall, claims the maker. PAM
FASTENING; 704/394-3141; www.pamfast.com

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CORE REMOVAL TOOL
Eliminates Excessive Drilling
A new tool to aid
in the removal of core samples from roadway construction projects
is now available. CoreSnap allows the contractor to remove
a drilled sample from a roadbed at or below the tackline without
prying or drilling completely through the old roadbed. Coresnap
works quite simply, the maker says. Place the tool so it seats
down over a normally cut core and tighten the binding bolt
with a 1Ú2-in. drive socket/ratchet. Then, a quick
lateral motion of the handle breaks the core sample away from
the older mat beneath, allowing the core to be removed easily.
CoreSnap has been tested and not only reduces labor costs
involved in core removal, but also reduces core bit usage
and costs. HUMBOLDT MFG. CO.; 847/299-3358;
www.humboldtmfg.com
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