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Construction Equipment

Bosch CV300 concrete vibrator hits 20,000 vibrations per minute

The Bosch CV300 Concrete Vibrator reaches roughly 5,000 vibrations per minute (VPM) more than competitive tools, allowing for smooth and efficient operation at 20,000 VPM. The CV300 was on display at World of Concrete in Las Vegas. Designed for large-scale pouring such as deep vertical walls, the CV300’s high-performance motor can withstand load over long periods, with […]

February 5, 2015

Construction Equipment

Curvaceous Cutters: Wave technology powers Hilti breakers, bits to new levels of productivity

Hilti has added a small wrinkle to its concrete cutting tool designs, more accurately a series of subtle curves on the cutting surfaces of its concrete core bits, saw blades and breaker chisels. Here’s a rundown of the new products the company showed this week at the World of Concrete. The TE-SP Wave Chisel delivers […]

February 5, 2015

Construction Equipment

STIHL launches lithium-ion powered TSA 230 cut-off machine

Funny thing about small gas-powered concrete cut-off saws. According to Dan Pherson, Stihl product manager, they may only get a few hundred hours of use a year yet the starter components are often activated thousands of times. So Stihl, seeing that the starter mechanism was the weak link, developed the TSA 230 Cutquik, a battery […]

February 5, 2015

Construction Equipment

Bosch debuts wireless charging system for power tools

Seemingly straight out of a science fiction movie, Robert Bosch Tool Corp. launched its Bosch Power Ready Wireless Charging system at World of Concrete in Las Vegas. The system can power tools in a variety of places, such as a moving vehicle and between jobs or tasks, even with the battery on the tool or off. “Now […]

February 5, 2015

Construction Equipment

Chicago Pneumatic expands company’s concrete line with new CombiForm, power trowels

At World of Concrete, Chicago Pneumatic showcased new equipment added to the company’s concrete line, first launched at ConExpo last year. Product manager Jan Marcus said that show attendees found CP’s new CombiForms to be the most exciting. “They’re very popular; they’re catching like fire,” he said. The CombiForm, which is designed for larger pours, is […]

February 4, 2015

Technology

Leica DISTO E7500 laser distance meter measures up to 500 feet

Tape measures only get you so far, and they’re not the fastest way to take measurements, especially when you have a lot of them. Leica Geosystems has introduced it’s DISTO E7500 laser distance meter with a 4X zoom capability that can take measurements up to 500 feet. In sunny conditions when the red laser point […]

January 20, 2015

Construction Equipment

Hannay’s new N700 Series hose reel features narrow frame, compact mounting base

The new narrow N700 Series hose reels from Hannay Reels are designed for for lubrication, assembly, washdown and more, and handle a range of applications. The spring rewind wheels, which handle 1/4 to 1/2-inch I.D. hose, feature both a narrow frame and compact mounting base. The units handle standard pressures to 3,000 psi, but are […]

January 12, 2015

Construction Equipment

7th Day of Construction Gifts: Leatherman Charge ALX is a multi-tool that can cut through a seat belt

Choosing just one Leatherman tool as a gift is hard—so many great ones to choose from. All said and done, the Charge ALX is one of the company’s most expensive models, but probably the best for mechanics and people working in construction. It has 18 tools including needle nose and regular pliers, a saw and […]

December 16, 2014

Construction Equipment

5th Day of Construction Gifts: Actron PocketScan Plus diagnostic scan tool

Scan tools and code readers keep going down in price and going up in features. If the mechanic on your gift list does not already have one, this recent model from Actron will be a welcome addition to their tool kit. Compatible with all vehicles from 1996 to the present, the device reads fault code […]

December 12, 2014

Construction Equipment

3rd Day of Construction Gifts: Craftsman heavy duty plastic utility cart

These mechanics’ tool carts are a great gift for anyone who struggles to keep the tools and components for a job from scattering out over time. You can keep the whole job and all the nuts, bolts, gaskets, tools and such on the cart within arm’s reach throughout the job or leave them there until […]

December 10, 2014

Construction Equipment

12 Days of Construction Gifts, Tools & Toys

It’s that time of year again. Time to face down traffic and head to the shopping malls and department stores, or, if you’re the type who prefers Amazon, have a seat on the couch and click “Add to Cart” until the gift list is complete. And if you’ve got a contractor, construction worker or little […]

December 7, 2014

Construction Equipment

Miller Electric’s Millermatic 190 and 141 MIG welders automatically provide weld settings

Handle light fabrication, maintenance and repair with the MIG and flux-cored capable Millermatic 190 and Millermatic 141 MIG welders from Miller Electric, which replace the Millermatic 180 Auto-Set and Millermatic 140 Auto-Set. The 190 has 240 volts of input power and welds material from 24 gauge to 5/16-inch-thick in a single pass, and the 120-volt […]

November 28, 2014