New Masonry Products for March 2011

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Light Bulb Changing Scaffold from Non-Stop Scaffolding.

Diamond Blade Product Division

Dtec
Troy, Mich.

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Affinity Tool Works’ Dtec Diamond Blade product division offers three lines of diamond blades: Superior, Contractor and Barracuda, providing a solution for every type of construction cutting application and budget. The Dtec blades are engineered to perform and built to meet the demands of a variety of applications. They are intended to fit a wide range of both gas- and electric-powered saws. The Superior, Contractor and Barracuda blades are part of an ever-expanding line of high-quality diamond blades from Dtec.

www.affinitytool.com



MKS-935D Diamond Blade

MK Diamond Products, Inc.
Torrance, Calif.

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MK Diamond Products’ MKS-935D Supreme Dry Cutting Diamond Blade is a turbo rim diamond blade that has been engineered to cut hard concrete and masonry materials. It is a fast-dry cutting blade that also is designed for cutting stone and other hard materials. It is engineered with a newly developed bond that guarantees extremely fast cutting speeds and improved life. The V-slant segments provide additional side clearance to prevent binding in the cut and protect the steel core during circular cutting. The V-shape segment section also guarantees chip-free cutting. The MKS-935D line of diamond blades is available in four- to 14-inch diameters.

www.mkdiamond.com



H300HD Lift Truck

Hyster Company
Greenville, N.C.

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Hyster Co.’s H190-360HD2 heavy-duty pneumatic lift truck series has lifting capacities of 19,000 to 36,000 pounds, featuring a standard lowemission Cummins QSB 6.7 Tier 3 industrial diesel engine with turbocharger and intercooler. The Hyster three-speed, auto-shift transmission allows for precise inching and smooth shifting. The Load Sensing Hydraulic System dramatically reduces fuel consumption by optimizing hydraulic flow to specific need. VISTA masts and an updated right-side dash display optimize operators’ visibility. A state-of-the-art multifunction display panel offers 16 warning lights, five gauges and a dual-function LCD.

www.hyster.com



Light Bulb Changing Scaffold

Non-Stop Scaffolding
Shreveport, La.

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Non-Stop Scaffolding’s new patent-pending Light Bulb Scaffold System can be used to change light bulbs, perform A/V/L work, and perform other maintenance chores in an auditorium almost as easily as setting up a scaffold in a wide-open gymnasium. The Light Bulb Scaffold system uses a light-weight Spanner Kit that adapts to virtually any floor layout. The spacing of the four legs is designed to step around rows of seats, desks, etc. The legs telescope up and down as much as five feet to provide a solid, level base on stepped or sloping floors, or above stadium seating, like choir lofts. It only takes about five minutes to assemble the base, without tools. The entire scaffold can be built in less than 30 minutes.

www.lightbulbscaffold.com
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