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Atlas Copco introduces LT5005 and LT6005 rammers; gives WOC attendees sneak peek of new trowels
Atlas Copco launched the LT5005 and LT6005 concrete rammers at the show, featuring ultra-slim bodies and narrower handles. Designed for use close to buildings and in narrow spaces, the units have a specially designed Honda engine, the 3.5-horsepower four-stroke GXR120. The rammers also have a three-lever throttle control for stop/idle/run functions, a redesigned fuel tank […]
February 5, 2015
Construction Equipment
Chicago Pneumatic launches first concrete line, aims to be one-stop shop
Chicago Pneumatic launched its new concrete equipment line at ConExpo-Con/Agg, including vibration, leveling, finishing and cutting products. As the company’s first concrete products, the line is intended to position Chicago Pneumatic as a one-stop shop for its customers. Pokers The product line includes VPM mechanical pokers designed for mid-sized applications using medium- to high-slump concrete, […]
March 13, 2014
Safety
Product Focus
Trowels and Screeds  Flip, switch, sensor shut-off Walk-behind power trowels are basically simple machines consisting of a handle, engine, ring guard, gearbox and lower-blade unit. However, it’s important to never overlook proper operation of critical safety features, especially the emergency engine shut-off function. Most manufacturers use a centrifugal flip switch or hold-to-run switch to […]
May 24, 2012
Business
Maintenance
Alcohol Poisoning Ethanol is bad for engines, a big tax subsidy for corporations and bad for the environment. So why does EPA want to make us use more of it? By Tom Jackson Ethanol is a great social lubricant. It puts the buzz in booze, but it has the opposite effect on engines – especially […]
October 5, 2011
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