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Crane Lift Kit makes jobsite storage mobile.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 08:29:12 -0500

Featuring 4 heavy-duty carbon steel lift brackets, mounting hardware, and installation instructions, Model 497 Crane Lift Accessory Kit works with full KNAACK® product line to provide secure attachment points, enabling quick strapping and hoisting of jobsite boxes. With kit, storage equipment weighing up to 2,500 lb can be lifted and carried safely. Weather-resistant black enamel paint finish maximizes durability.

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Heating Blankets accelerate concrete curing in cold weather.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 08:30:39 -0500

In addition to providing heat and preventing freezing on concrete curing projects, Powerblanket® Multi-Duty (MD) heating blankets retain moisture throughout natural hydration process to create wet cure environment that protects against cracking and rapid drying. GreenHeat® Technology uniformly distributes insulated barrier of heat, allowing blanket to thaw frozen ground to 24 in. depth. In tests, concrete under blanket achieves 3,925 psi after 72 hr. Sizes range from 2 x 2 ft to 11 x 23 ft.

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Clamp-On Snow Blades turn tractors into snow removers.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 08:32:41 -0500

Suited for compact tractors with non-quick attach buckets, clamp-on snow blades features 3/8 x 6 in. cutting edge of 1044 steel and ability to angle right or left. Attaching frame slides over bucket cutting edge, and frame extends under bucket bottom for complete system support. Available in 5 and 6 ft models, blades are suited for use in removing snow from driveways or small parking areas and remove with chain and turnbuckle system.

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Hydraulic Excavator facilitates travel with auto transmission.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 08:32:14 -0500

Weighing ~49,684 lb, XL 4100 IV is powered by EPA-compliant, 245 hp, Tier 4i Mercedes engine and can travel at speeds up to 60 mph. AutoDrive(TM) system, featuring Allison 6-speed automatic transmission, facilitates driving to jobsites and back to equipment yards, while in-cab switch lets operators select joystick pattern. Available with 6 x 4 or 6 x 6 drive train, excavator offers 30 ft, 3 in. max boom reach at grade, 20 ft, 3 in. max dig depth, and 17 ft, 2 in. max loading height.

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Adjustable Frequency Drives serve crane/hoist applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 08:32:32 -0500

IMPULSE® Series 4 drives include IMPULSEoG+ Series 4, which can be used as open-loop vector or V/F crane control for traverse motions or mechanical load brake hoists, and IMPULSEoVG+ Series 4, which can be used as closed-loop flux vector crane control for non-mechanical load brake hoists and high-performance traverse motions. Products come standard with continuous overload detection, Adaptive Ultra-Lift(TM), and Safe Torque Off features.

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Sign Stake offers Green solution for temporary outdoor signs.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 08:32:25 -0500

Made of galvanized steel, Twistake is hand-crafted using non-electric tool to twist and bend steel into shape with no welds. Nine gauge flute wires ensure tight fit for 4 mil corrugated signs, while center clip design keeps sign in place. Step wires are bent at correct angle for ground penetration and stability. Reacting like spring, twisted shaft bounces back into place when bent by wind or other elements.

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Concrete Release Agent extends life of latex forms.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 08:32:25 -0500

As water-based release for concrete products, Mold Release Agent 7643 is designed for molding processes in which exact replication and consistent coloration are essential. Formulation ensures optimal slip and release from latex forms without damage, increasing life of form. Applied by spraying, brushing, or wiping, product incurs minimal build up and thereby extends time forms remain in production before cleaning.

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Field Service Management Software runs on smartphones.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 08:30:02 -0500

As real-time, location-based smartphone app, FS-Mobile(TM) enables direct-to-tech control that improves speed, performance, and reporting of work done in field for independent contractors. Geo-coded proof-of-proximity features are complemented by real-time find, contact, and validate applications that technicians can download to their smartphones. Additional features include multifunctional on-site locator, Proof-of-Proximity Check-In/Out, and access to entire work schedule/work orders.

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Tractor Cab System features pivot roof for backhoe operation.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 08:30:24 -0500

Designed for Cub Cadet Yanmar Sc2450 TLB series tractors, WorkPro® features commercial-grade ROPS Roll-Over Protective Structure enclosure. Roof unlatches above rear curtain and pivots up using integrated gas shock to allow full use of backhoe without interference. Powder-coated steel frame comes with pin-hinged steel doors and full sliding windows for max ventilation. Supplied with 12 V heavy-duty electric wiper, windshield is made of molded tempered safety glass with pop-out vent.

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Drywall Tape features multidirectional design.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 08:34:47 -0500

Designed to reinforce joints for seamless drywall finishing, FibaTape® Extra Strength Tape has fiberglass open mesh design, which provides protection against mold and eliminates blisters and bubbles. Self-adhesive product, available in 2 3/8 in. x 250 ft rolls, requires no pre-bedding coat. It is suited for applications that require additional strength, including vaulted ceilings, arches, halls, and veneer plaster jobs.

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Landscape Rakes attach to skid steers and 3-pt tractors.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 08:30:44 -0500

Available with choice of 2 in. Sabre Tooth or 1¾ in. Carbide Tooth rotor, Piranha(TM) Power Landscape Rakes remove debris or sod to prepare seedbed surfaces to create new lawn, renovate existing lawn, or pulverize and set grade on new construction sites. Units feature replaceable bearing housings and triple seal bearings, as well as self-storing quick-flip side shields, flip-up gauge wheels, and material control bar.

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Riding Trowel edges to within 5/16 in. of wall.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 08:30:42 -0500

Powered by GX690 (688 cc) air-cooled Honda gas engine, MP 235 Edger employs heavy-duty drive train, standard-duty gearboxes, and two 4-bladed, 36 in. dia, non-overlapping rotors. Torque converter clutch system gives operator full variable speed control (to 145 rpm) of rotors, and rotating guard rings let operator run along edges of walls as well as around columns and pipes to achieve clean finish. Other features include manual steering and electric-powered spray system.

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Crane Management System provides status of lift.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 08:32:23 -0500

Available on RCH Hoist Series, ECM Electronic Crane Management System monitors status of hoist cable and provides feedback to operator that drum is turning, when hoist has reached last layer, and when there are only 3 wraps of cable left on drum. System includes home and full drum position indicator light as well as analog and digital output circuit. Green-yellow-red LED light indicating top, middle, and last layer of cable is optional.

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Wall Slotter cuts channels in concrete and masonry.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 08:27:39 -0500

Powered by 20 A motor with 7,500 rpm no-load speed, EMF 150 uses 2 adjustable, parallel, 6 in. diamond blades to cut channels up to 1 13/16 in. wide x 1 ¾ in. deep in concrete and masonry. Tool accommodates needs of plumbing, HVAC, and electrical renovations by allowing pipe, conduit, and wire to be placed inside walls and floors. Closed hood optimizes air flow and facilitates fragment removal, while vacuum port keeps work environment safe and clean.

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Concrete Patch Kit features non-critical mix ratio.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 08:41:20 -0500

Developed as permanent solution to all types of concrete patching, repair, and resurfacing needs, RAPID-CONCRETE PATCH comes with 5 gallon pail, resin, and hardener with aggregate. Product is suited for fixing cracking and flaking concrete, plus filling holes in driveways, floors, and other spalling repairs. Ready for traffic in less than 30 minutes, RAPID-CONCRETE PATCH withstands heavy, abrasive, and high-impact traffic as well as corrosive spillage.

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Plow Blades feature 30° hydraulic angle.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 08:31:25 -0500

Available in 5-8 ft models, Sno-Pro Front End Loader Plow Blades are made of 11 gauge powder coated steel with 4 ft push frame and high carbon steel reversible cutting edge. Four heavy-duty trip springs provide protection against blade damage from obstructions, and guide markers enable location of blade edge/corners. Recommended for tractors and skid steers up to 47 hp with quick-attach front mounting adapters, blades are suited for pushing snow, aggregate materials, and livestock feed.

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Drywall Joint Tape features self-adhering design.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 08:31:57 -0500

Designed to stick on its own, PRONTO(TM) Joint Tape fills factory and butt joints, eliminating first coat of joint compound and removing several time-consuming steps from current drywall finishing practices. Depending on wallboard used, profiled center means joint is almost level when tape goes down. In addition, tape resists temperature extremes and is both mold resistant and fire retardant.

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Grade Control System offers flexible jobsite configuration options.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 08:30:22 -0500

GCS900 Grade Control System v12.0 now offers CB460 Control Box with 7 in. display of 3D profile information, grade guidance, and warnings, which also operates in 2D mode. SNM940 Connected Site Gateway communications device integrates other grade control systems with telematics and asset tracking systems to connect people with construction data in real-time. Other options offered are software for wireless transfer of data between machine and office, GNSS smart antenna, and heading sensor.

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3D Compaction Control System enhances asphalt compactors.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 08:31:33 -0500

Eliminating guesswork involved in asphalt paving operations, CCS900 helps achieve consistently compacted surface to target density. System provides visual indications for operator to roll more efficient pattern, promoting productivity and fuel conservation. To achieve mat density required by roading authorities, control provides real-time temperature maps and pass count maps as well as documentation that indicates consistent compaction effort across entire project.

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Mechanical Drive Riding Trowel operates in tight spots.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News�) — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 08:30:53 -0500

Operating on 688 cc, air-cooled Honda GX690 gasoline engine, Model MP 215 is equipped with two 36 in. diameter, 4-blade non-overlapping rotors, and torque converter clutch system, which gives operators full variable speed control of rotors up to 145 rpm. Entry-level riding trowel includes manual steering and blade pitch controls, and electric-powered spray system for application of retardant. Flip-up seat and removable screen enable access to engine, clutch, and drive-line.

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