New Products – October 2014
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MATERIALS
EXPANDED PREMIUM STONE LINE
Antolini Luigi, Sega di Cavaion, Italy, expands the North American availability of its Precioustone line of premium exotic stone. The brand includes more than 120 products incorporating amethyst, quartz, jasper, agate and other natural precious stones and gems, including translucent varieties that can be backlit for outstanding and unique presentations. The company is also looking to expand partnerships in presenting Precioustone throughout North America.
CONTACT: Antolini Luigi, +39-045-683-6611
MACHINERY
FLOOR SCABBLER
CS Unitec Inc., Norwalk, Conn.. offers the Trelawny™ MHS5 Concrete Floor Scabbler line for quick concrete removal. Five piston heads supply 6,500 total blows per minute and provide a cutting width of 11”. The MHS5 includes an integrated dust shroud and vacuum port to reduce hazardous dust and maintain worksite cleanliness when connected to a dust collection vacuum. MHS5 Model 159.5050 is equipped with 5-point bush hammer heads for keying concrete and removing laitance without damaging the substrate below; Model 159.5075 employs 9-point bush hammer heads for creating excellent bond profiles for epoxies, urethanes and thin overlays. Both models feature large wheels for rough terrain and built-in dead man’s handle for operator safety.
CONTACT: CS Unitec Inc., 800-700-5919
INSTALLATION, REPAIR, RENEWAL
MEASUREMENT INTEGRATION
ETemplate Systems, Raleigh, N.C., now offers a new data link from its ELaser self-leveling 3D laser measurement system into Vero Software’s Cabinet Vision program to define walls, doors, windows, outlets, and other features. ELaser’s full 3D, 160’ radius measuring can download data to Cabinet Vision solid, using the latter software’s native ORD file format. Cabinet Vision can then create a floor plan, noting as-built conditions on the level of surfaces and wall plumb to increase accuracy.
CONTACT: ETemplate Systems, 866-877-6933
MINI WATERJET NOZZLE
OMAX Corp., Kent, Wash., introduces the Mini Tilt-A-Jet® cutting head for its MicroMAX JetMachining Center. The waterjet accessory nearly quadruples the position accuracy of the nozzle, enabling the machine to achieve virtually zero taper with most materials up to 3″ in thickness. It’s also 25% smaller and lighter than the standard Tilt-A-Jet designed for OMAX’s other machine models, and is nearly twice as rigid for less deflection. The Tilt-A-Jet for the MicroMAX employs 10° tilt, and is fully sealed for use in the abrasive waterjet environment.
CONTACT: OMAX Corp., 800-838-0343
ACCESSORIES
LOW-DIVIDE SINK
BLANCO America, Lumberton, N.J., introduces the BLANCO DIAMOND 1-3/4 Bowl Low-Divide with a reverse option that allows for the prep area to be on the left or right side. Bowl depths are 9 1/2”; Part of the popular SILGRANIT® II collection, the 80%-granite sink is stain- and scratch-resistant, and available in eight colors.
CONTACT: BLANCO America, 800-838-0343
ONLINE
TREATMENT APP
FILA Chemicals USA Corp., Miami Beach, Fla., offers its free FILASOLUTIONS smartphone app for iOS and Android devices. The how-to app offers treatment-system recommendations, direct contact with FILA support, a coverage calculator, videos, technical information sheets and a product location finder, among other features. Available in six languages, including American English, it’s available from the Apple Store, Google Play and direct from FILA at www.filasolutionsblog.com/en/download-app-2.
CONTACT: Fila Chemicals USA, 305-513-0708
STONE CARE APP
International Stoneworks, Houston, launces the International Stoneworks App on the Windows platform to provide users with the best care and maintenance methods for natural stone, tile and grout/ The app is structured with a fresh look and easy to use features such as stone, tile and grout maintenance tips, best-selling products, before-and-after photos and an extensive FAQ section. Users will also be able to view a live Facebook feed. The International Stoneworks App can be accessed using Windows PCs, tablets and phones.
CONTACT: International Stoneworks, 713-956-8291
PUBLICATIONS
AIR SYSTEM WHITEPAPER
Kaeser Compressors, Fredericksburg, Va., offers “Using Master Controls to Improve the Performance and Efficiency of Industrial Air Compressors,” a new whitepaper on integrating compressed air system master controls. Authored by industry experts Wayne Perry and Michael Camber, it discusses how system master controllers minimize equipment run time, maintain stable air pressures, and deliver rapid payback in operational and energy savings.
CONTACT: Kaeser Compressors, 877-417-3527
