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New masonry products for December 2014

Words: Dan Kamys

Tier 4 Final QAS 25 Generator

Atlas Copco Construction Equipment
Commerce City, Colo.

Atlas Copco Portable Energy has released its new QAS 25 generator, which is equipped with an Isuzu 4LE engine and a Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC) to achieve Tier 4 Final emission levels. The QAS 25 generator is ideal for heavy-duty use in several industries, including rental, oil and gas and construction. It is also an option for powering events. It can be used for prime or standby power and is designed to withstand the rigor of demanding use in the field. The QAS 25’s overall durability as well as the quality and dependability of its interior components give it one of the highest resale values in the industry.

www.atlascopco.us

EMF 180 Wall Slotter

CS Unitec Inc.
Norwalk, Conn.

EMF 180 Wall Slotter
EMF 180 Wall Slotter
CS Unitec’s EMF 180 wall slotter cuts parallel channels in concrete and masonry, up to 1 4/5-inch wide X 2 2/5 inch deep. It allows pipe, conduit and wire to be placed inside walls and floors, making it an option for plumbing, HVAC and electrical renovations. It uses two parallel seven-inch diamond blades. They can be adjusted for the desired cutting depth and width. Compact design and parallel grips allow for easy handling and cutting close to the edge. The tool’s closed hood optimizes air flow and makes material removal easier. The integrated vacuum port can be hooked up to a vacuum for concrete dust collection.

www.csunitec.com

X-Scan System PS 1000 and PROFIS PS 1000 Premium

Hilti
Tulsa, Okla.

X-Scan System PS 1000 and PROFIS PS 1000 Premium
X-Scan System PS 1000 and PROFIS PS 1000 Premium
The Hilti X-Scan system PS 1000 used in conjunction with the new PROFIS PS 1000 Premium software takes nondestructive inspection of concrete and as-built checks into a new era. The premium package makes it simple and reliable to find and mark drilling, coring or sawing locations, thus helping avoid costly damage and lost time due to hitting rebar, pipes or cables. The Hilti X-Scan system PS 1000 system has been upgraded to see deeper than ever before with a mode that detects embedded objects at depths up to 18 inches, depending on permittivity of concrete.

www.us.hilti.com/profis-ps-1000

Radio with Bluetooth

Porter Cable
Towson, Md.

Radio with Bluetooth
Radio with Bluetooth
PORTER-CABLE’s new 20V MAX Radio with Bluetooth compatibility is an extension to the 20V MAX Linked System, which is a range of tradesman cordless core tools that operate off of the same battery system at an affordable price. The 20V MAX Radio with Bluetooth compatibility wirelessly streams music from a Bluetooth-enabled smart phone. Two speakers on the radio deliver clear, loud sound and reception for the jobsite. The radio features four operation modes, AM/FM tuner, Bluetooth and auxiliary as well as 12 presets.

www.portercable.com

ThermaCELL Heated Insoles

ThermaCELL
Bedford, Mass.

ThermaCELL Heated Insoles
ThermaCELL Heated Insoles
ThermaCELL Heated Insoles and now ProFLEX ThermaCELL Heated Insoles give heat to your feet. ThermaCELL has solutions to keep toes cozy, whether it is for a few hours or a full work day. Both ThermaCELL Heated Insoles products have temperature settings controlled by a wireless remote, allowing for easy temperature adjustment without removal from shoes or boots, ultimately offering convenience as well as comfort. The wireless remote control allows the user to choose from two temperature settings (100°F or 111°F), as well as no heat.

www.thermacell.net
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