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New masonry products for February 2015

Words: Dan Kamys

Portable Compact Vacuum

Milwaukee Tool
Milwaukee, Wis.

Milwaukee Tool expands its industry leading M12 System with the introduction of a portable vacuum that delivers unmatched power for the removal of wood, metal and other common debris. The M12 Compact Vacuum (0850-20) utilizes a high-efficiency motor and REDLITHIUM battery technology to deliver up 29 minutes of continuous run time on a single charge, with the XC4.0 battery. Fully equipped with three versatile attachments, the vacuum makes jobsite cleanup quick and easy. The M12 Compact Vacuum comes with three accessories to complete numerous cleanup jobs.

www.milwaukeetool.com

Hydraulic Drifter Rock Drill

Brokk
Monroe, Wash.

Hydraulic Drifter Rock Drill
Hydraulic Drifter Rock Drill
Brokk has released the TE160 hydraulic drifter rock drill from TEI Rock Drills. When paired with the Brokk 100 or Brokk 160, the drill attachment drills in cramped spaces. The Brokk/TEI combination eliminates fatigue caused by operating the heavy handheld tools, improves overall drilling accuracy and promotes safety by allowing operators to stand farther from the drilling site. With a Brokk machine and the TE160 attachment, drilling to 20-foot depths, while standing well out of harm’s way, can be done consistently.

www.brokk.com

Flooring Underlayment Products

Dependable, LLC
Mayfield Heights, Ohio

Flooring Underlayment Products
Flooring Underlayment Products
Dependable LLC’s line of flooring underlayment products will complement its existing line of floor preparation products. The underlayment line consists of sound-deadening and crack-isolation products as well as floor reinforcement. KeedeRoll 100 and 300 provide waterproofing and non-waterproofing options. A synthetic, self-furred fiberglass lath is used as a reinforcement for self-leveling products or thin-set mortar over plywood. KeedeLath is the new brand. The QQ Step Soft is a rubber mat doubling as both sound deadening and crack isolation under tile applications.

www.floorprep.com

Water-based, Penetrating Concrete Sealing Compound

W.R. Meadows
Hampshire, Ill.

Water-based, Penetrating Concrete Sealing Compound
Water-based, Penetrating Concrete Sealing Compound
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www.wrmeadows.com

Anti-Vibe Hammers

Stanley
New Britain, Conn.

Anti-Vibe Hammers
Anti-Vibe Hammers
Stanley introduces two new FATMAX Anti-Vibe 2-Piece Hammers, representing the newest generation of Anti-Vibe technology. Each hammer is constructed of a two-piece steel core to isolate vibration to the hammer head and reduce vibrations transferred to the user. Additionally, the two-piece design isolates more shock waves to the hammer’s head than a one-piece design. The steel core is wrapped in multiple layers of dampening materials, and a shock absorbing collar between the head and the handle further isolates vibrations to the head.

www.stanleytools.com
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