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WHEEL LOADER
Electronic Monitoring System
Model 530E is the
manufacturer's first wheel loader to feature the cab mounted
on the rear frame. It is powered by a 195-hp Komatsu four-cycle
turbocharged diesel engine and has an electronically controlled
powershift transmission that can also be operated as an automatic
with the flip of a rocker switch. The 530E is a versatile
machine and can be equipped with various buckets from 3.7
to 5.9 cu yd capacities. It is also designed for easy maintenance
with an electronic monitoring system that assists the operator
with maintenance decisions and improves machine availability.
Dressta North America; 847/573-1250;
www.dresstanorthamerica.com

ENVIROLASTIC POLYUREA COATINGS
Rapid-Return-To-Service Finishes
Sherwin-Williams
Industrial and Marine Coatings group now offers General Polymers
brand EnviroLastic polyurea high- performance coatings for
use in the water and wastewater industries. The coatings are
rapid-return-to-service finishes that allow coated substrates
to be returned to use in minutes. The line includes the new
AR 520PW potable water polyurea, which is USDA acceptable
and UL approved to ANSI-NSF 61 standard with a minimum tank
size of 50 gallons. It may be applied at temperatures as low
as -20°F and in high humidity. The coating dries tack-free
in as little as 45 seconds and may be used in both primary
and secondary containment, including as an alternative to
fiberglass liners and other mat reinforced systems. The
Sherwin-Williams Co; 800/543-7694; www.generalpolymers.com
DRUM CONVERSION KIT
Converts to Padfoot Machine
Manufacturer introduces
a drum conversion kit that transforms the smooth drum Rhino
66 vibratory dirt roller into a padfoot machine delivering
the versatility of two rollers in one. The kit can be ordered
separately or factory-installed. With the addition of the
conversion kit, the operating weight of the Rhino 66 increases
from 18,500 lb to 20,700 lb and the total applied force increases
from 44,241 lb to 46,441 lb. Stone
Construction Equipment Inc.; 585/229-5141; www.stone-equip.com


CIRCULAR SAW BLADES
Inserted Tooth Design
Steel-Pro line of
circular saw blades is a new, fast and efficient alternative
for cutting steel on the jobsite or in the shop, the company
says. The blades feature C6 carbide tips that enable smooth,
burr-free cutting of a variety of ferrous metals. The firm
uses tooth geometry with inserted tooth design for increased
efficiency and durability. The blades are available in 71/4-in.
size for power saws as well as models for low rpm chop saws
and cordless saws. They also come in different tooth configurations
for cutting sheet metal, roofing and siding, structural steel
and even 1-in.- dia all-thread rod. Tenryu
America Inc., U.S. distributor for Tenryu Saw Manufacturing
Co. Ltd. of Japan; 800/951-7297; www.tenryu.com

RAPID-CURING CONJCRETE REPAIR
KIT
Ready For Heavy Traffic In Minutes
FlashPatch concrete
repair system is formulated to fix cracks or gaps in concrete
flooring. It meets USDA requirements and works at substrate
temperatures as low as 20°F. The kit is available in
two sizes. The smallest will fill about 144 linear ft of cracked
floor surface. The product is suitable for in-house maintenance,
including spalled surfaces, patching, nonmoving cracks, level
uneven grade transitions and broken joint edges. Thermal-Chem
Corp.; 800/635-3773; www.prnewsbureau.com/thermalchem

IMPROVED CRANE DESIGN
Hexagonal Boom Design
Company improves
the design of its 5520 telescopic service crane by implementing
the hexagonal boom design in the construction of the crane.
The crane's hexagonal tube boom construction, standard on
all of the manufacturer's cranes, provides a stronger cross
section than square tubing. This design eliminates boom flex
and side-to-side movement. It has a 25,000-ft-lb capacity
and a maximum lift of 5,000 lb at 5 ft. Stellar
Industries Inc.; 800/321-3741; www.stellar-industries.com

POST-DRIVER
Skid-Steer Loader-Mounted
This skid-steer loader-mounted
post driver, the OH-100, allows contractors, landscapers,
maintenance departments and others to install steel or wood
fence posts. Powered by a minimum of 10 gpm, the OH-100 can
drive a 4 to 5-in. post into the ground in less than 15 seconds
and has the power to drive even railroad ties. It has its
own 5-gal oil reservoir and can be easily maneuvered around
buildings and trees. Shaver Manufacturing
Co.; 712/859-3293; www.shavermfg.com

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