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Vacuum sweeper
 Johnston Sweeper’s new
VT606/650 vacuum sweeper delivers high pick-up performance — even in
contractor applications such as road resurfacing and dirt pick-up around
construction sites and access roads. It features a durable, rugged
construction; a turbocharged diesel engine; a sealed engine compartment; an
8.5-cubic yard stainless-steel debris hopper; a 343-gallon stainless-steel
water tank; a top-mounted catch basin hose; and a 190-square inch vacuum
nozzle. The unit is ideal for sweeping applications from highways to
construction sites.
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Pavement marking equipment
 A new pavement marking application unit from TMT-Pathway
sprays thermoplastic material for stencil markings.
The TMT-1004TS quickly
sprays the durable marking material to road legend markings, such as turn
arrows, railroad crossings, stop bars, and other in-road warnings. The unit
features a 14-foot hydraulic extension spray arm that allows easy movement
for legend applications and reduces operator fatigue.
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Ground-penetrating radar system
 RoadMap is a new ground penetrating radar system
from Sensors & Software designed for asphalt and pavement imaging.
Straightforward and easy to use, the system is non-evasive and enables users
to evaluate existing facilities such as roads, bridges, and runways without
any interruption to services.
The system includes:
Road network management — measuring asphalt and
granular thickness, zoning, and conditioning classifications.
Forensics and engineering design — locating
hidden and undocumented repairs, detecting and characterizing subsurface
slab joints.
Construction quality assurance — measuring
asphalt and granular thickness, detecting areas of distress.
Data are reviewed in real time and stored to a large
capacity removable flash memory for post-survey processing.
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Diamond blades
The newly upgraded HSC combination diamond blades
from Multiquip are available in 12- to 20-inch diameters and cut concrete,
asphalt, and much more. They can be used on high-speed cut-off saws,
low-horsepower walk-behind saws, and stationary masonry saws. The new blades
feature an increased core thickness, additional cooling holes, and a new
gullet configuration, making them less susceptible to damage from operator
error. Blade life increased as much as 32%.
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Construction management system
Mark Systems’ new AGILIS is an all-inclusive
software suite specifically designed for the construction industry. It uses
state-of-the-art technology to deliver equipment asset management and
advanced job management, integrated with a fully featured construction
accounting system. The equipment asset management module reduces costs by
optimizing equipment use and maintenance as well as its acquisition and
disposition. The job management module allows ease and accuracy in managing
people, equipment, and materials while providing automatic time and
materials collection for billing.
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Vacuum litter collector
 The
Johnston Madvac 2-micron dust filtration system
virtually eliminates dust during vacuum litter collection. The two-stage
dust filtration system prevents litter from passing through the fan to
prevent clogging and damage, resulting in less downtime and repairs.
The
vacuum compacts heavy-duty litter such as cans, bottles, newspaper, plastic,
and more from construction sites, streets, highways, and parking garages. It
collects approximately 100 to 120 gallons of litter with a hose length of up
to 40 feet.
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ISO 9001-2000
certification
Cover-All Building Systems Inc. has become the first
steel-framed membrane covered building manufacturer to be ISO 9001:2000
certified. The certification applies to the quality management system.
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Compact aerial work platforms
The Skyjack SJIII 3215 and SJIII 3219 compact aerial
work platforms reach work heights up to 25 feet with up to 600-pound
capacities, 23% gradeability, and a large 26- by 64-inch platform. The trim
size features a smooth, variable-speed front-wheel hydraulic drive; 90
degree steering; drivable at full height on firm level surface; a
proportional drive-lift joystick control system; and positive traction. The
scissor design offers maximum rigidity and stability.
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Super sonic bird removal
Bird-B-Gone’s new Bird Chase Super Sonic system
features distress and predator bird sounds of over 22 types of birds. The
low-cost, long-term solution for targeting unwanted birds will protect your
property and surrounding area for up to one full acre, and is adaptable with
pro pack attachments to cover up to six full acres. It is easy to install
and maintain, and offers an easy volume adjustment.
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High-performance adhesion additive
Unique Paving Materials Corporation now offers HPM
Hot Mix Pavement Modifier, a high-performance adhesion additive. HPM is
specially formulated to increase the effectiveness and long-term performance
of asphalt pavements by improving adhesion and increasing the tensile
strength ration of the mix, eliminating many common stripping problems. It
is designed to extend the life of the pavement more cost effectively than
other moisture-reducing material and has been proven stable even at elevated
temperatures. The hot-mix liquid is evenly distributed throughout the
asphalt mix in a relatively small amount.
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Rotary coring unit
 Utilicor Technologies’ new 48-inch-wide, skid-steer
mountable Minicor rotary coring unit for use on asphalt and concrete roads
weighs 700 pounds — 1,500 pounds when fully loaded with water.
The
quick-connect coupler system allows you to plug and play and be ready to
core in minutes. A 100-gallon tank provides ample water while simple,
orbital flow regulated coring controls with back pressure and down pressure
gauges make for easy and accurate coring operations.
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Water jet lance
 The new NLB water jet lance lets operators work at
all pressures between 10,000 and 24,000 psi. The NCG24-286 lance handles
flows as high as 35 gallons per minute and features a quick-change cartridge
valve that practically eliminates downtime since it can be replaced in the
field in less than 60 seconds. A patented trigger, which can be operated
with just 8 to 10 pounds of pressure, lets the operator dump pressure.
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Reprinted from Better Roads Magazine
February 2005 |
