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New masonry products for March 2016

Words: Dan Kamys

Improvements to Checkmate Equipment Tracking Software

Dynamic Systems Inc.
Redmond, Wash.

Dynamic Systems Inc.’s “Kitting Manager” is targeted for companies who need to reduce the loss of tools and save time tracking down equipment. The kitting software addition allows individually separate, but related, classes of items to be grouped as one unit. This lets the user check out items such as tools, equipment and consumables to areas such as jobsites, trucks, departments, personnel, or wherever you designate in one transaction.

dynamic-systemsinc.com

Weatherproofing and Sealing Systems Brochure

MFM Building Products
Coshocton, Ohio

Weatherproofing and Sealing Systems Brochure
Weatherproofing and Sealing Systems Brochure
MFM Building Products recently issued the 2016 Weatherproofing & Sealing Systems brochure, which outlines the company’s full complement of exterior, self-adhering waterproofing products. The eight-page brochure highlights window tapes and flashing, waterproofing membranes and construction tapes. Each of the 27 individual brands features a color photograph of the product roll and overview description. A product comparison chart details each product’s roll width and length, color availability, thickness, application temperature range and warranty information.

www.mfmbp.com

Chalk Reels With Long Gear Life

Milwaukee Tool
Milwaukee

Chalk Reels With Long Gear Life
Chalk Reels With Long Gear Life
Milwaukee Tool’s Bold Line and Precision Line Chalk Reels feature a planetary gear system and integrated STRIPGUARD clutch. The planetary gear system distributes forces evenly over three gears, putting less stress on internal components to prolong life. A proprietary StripGuard Clutch protects gears when the line is snagged or excessive force is applied, while a premium 6:1 gear ratio ensures the chalk line is quickly returned to the reel housing.

www.milwaukeetool.com

Mini Crane Added to Smart-Rig Product Line

Smart-Rig Cranes
Vancouver, Wash.

Mini Crane Added to Smart-Rig Product Line
Mini Crane Added to Smart-Rig Product Line
Smart-Rig Cranes has added the CE-certified S1 Global Model, a mini crane rated at 1,950 pounds, 32 inches, 18 feet, with battery power and onboard charger, tilt alarm, hydraulics and pick-and-carry design for easy transport. The base of the S1 Global uses fold-out outrigger legs, a pull-back counterweight water tank, and a three-piece manual pull-out boom. The S1 Global introduces a tilt sensor alarm, weatherproof onboard charger, test certificate and CE certification

www.smartrigcranes.com

Harmony Retaining Wall System

VERSA-LOK
Oakdale, Minn.

Harmony Retaining Wall System
Harmony Retaining Wall System
The VERSA-LOK Harmony segmental retaining wall system offers a solution for random-pattern wall designs. The system uses VERSA-LOK Standard and Cobble wall units, available in both traditional split-face and weathered finishes, to create unlimited design options. Cobble units can be set randomly among standard units, or the two units can be set in a repeating ratio. The combination of Standard and Cobble units allows for a tighter radius on curved walls.

www.versa-lok.com

3,000-Watt Mini Generator Powered Light Tower

Larson Electronics
Kemp, Texas

3,000-Watt Mini Generator Powered Light Tower
3,000-Watt Mini Generator Powered Light Tower
Larson Electronics’ WAL-ML-3XM-3G mini light tower features three 1,000-watt metal halide lamp heads, a 3,500-VA generator for operation, and an adjustable tower built on a wheeled frame for portability. The mini light tower offers a fully portable light system capable of illuminating large areas. The mini tower offers operators a lighting system that can provide more than 300,000 lumens of illumination for up to five hours on a single tank of gas.

www.larsonelectronics.com
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