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Street sweeper
 Allianz Madvac’s new MS/MT350 mounts on a truck
chassis and offers dual steering controls and operating positions, as well
as maneuverability. The sweeper features a 60-gallon fuel system, single or
twin engine, 4.5-cubic yard hopper capacity, direct hydraulic broom drive,
variable height debris dumping system, and an Ergo switch that permits
one-button operation for all sweeping functions.
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Bid-build modules
 Hard Dollar added two new modules to its software
suite — Change Management and Pay Requests & Approvals — that offer
additional profit-capturing functionality to customers.
The Change Management module automatically monitors
the job for any changes that affect the job’s cost or price, such as changes
in scope or modifications to existing items. By automatically tracking these
changes in a log, and calculating the before and after financial impact of
each, software users have the documentation to ensure payment for extra work
performed.
The Pay Requests & Approvals module makes it easy to
provide accounting with the information required to invoice customers and
pay subcontractors and suppliers accurately and timely. With this module,
software users can automate what is often a manual, time-consuming process.
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Radar dolly sign
 The new OnSite 200 radar dolly sign from Decatur
Electronics provides cost-effective speed and traffic monitoring. The unit
mounts on a portable dolly system for quick and easy deployment; features
18-inch-high full-matrix LED characters legible up to 1,000 feet; and
provides options for speed and safety monitoring of traffic flow.
The unit
features a durable tubular construction, offers a see-through design for
safety, and includes a K-band approach-only radar antenna that detects
vehicles up to 1,500 feet away. The unit includes interchangeable speed
limit signs and offers a portable solution for school zones, cross walks,
and short-term construction sites.
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Warning signal
Nova Electronic’s new compact warning signal, BULL
LED, uses surface-mounted, high-intensity LEDs and is packaged in a
waterproof enclosure. The unit contains three high-intensity, 1-Watt LEDs
and customized optics that provide a wide-angle beam pattern. It does not
require the use of a power supply, as it is completely self-contained —
simply connect it to a 12-volt power source. The unit features eight
patterns and can be synchronized with up to 20 additional heads to form a
complete warning signal system. The system is available in amber, blue, red,
and white and carries a five-year factory-direct warranty.
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Multi-function joystick
J.R. Merritt’s new compact NS3 multi-function
joystick controller includes a hall-effect sensor for a contactless
proportional signal. The controller is available in 1-, 2-, and 3-axis
models and can accommodate a variety of functions. The components are
resistant to corrosion and the durable aluminum housing, 12-millimeter
shaft, and center-pivot design make the joystick resistant to abuse.
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Bulk spreader
 SnowEx, a division of TrynEx International,
introduced the new Vee Pro 3000 bulk spreader designed with a
polyethylene-constructed hopper to eliminate corrosion. The spreader has an
inverted V-style hopper that has a 0.5-cubic yard capacity and is fits
intermediate/import trucks and heavy-duty utility vehicles. At 285 pounds,
the unit can be easily loaded or unloaded without any special equipment. The
spreader features the new Quick-Release pin that allows the spinner assembly
to be removed in a matter of seconds.
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Poison ivy scrub
Tecnu Extreme from Tec Labs is a powerful, new,
medicated cleansing scrub that quickly and effectively removes poison plant
oils (urushiol) from the skin. The scrub eliminates the oil, cures itching,
speeds healing, and prevents and treats the rash. According to the company,
when used as soon as possible after exposure to the oil (within two to eight
hours), it will even prevent the rash from starting.
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Roadway management system
Midwest Technologies updated its Roadway Management
System — a tool for planning, executing, and documenting roadside spraying
operations. The systems now runs on the compact, mobile Legacy 6000 console
to help reduce cab clutter and includes several new features to assist with
pre-planning of roadside applications, mapping hazards and do-not-spray
zones, viewing application and background maps, and recording details of
each application permanently.
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Quiet compressor
Kaeser Compressors’ new M43 Mobilair portable
compressor features the power-saving Sigma Profile rotary screw airend and a
heavy-duty four-cylinder diesel engine to provide more air with less fuel.
Its galvanized steel canopy allows quick access to all components for easy
servicing and reduces noise levels. The unit also features a cold-start
battery and an instrument and lighting package.
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Joint sealant
Gardox horizontal joint sealant from W.R. Meadows is
a pourable, two-component, cold-applied compound for sealing joints in
concrete. Chemically reactive polymers cure to a durable, rubber-like joint
seal that offers a firm, smooth, non-tracking surface. It effectively seals
the joint against water infiltration and is resistant to fuels and most
common solvents and chemicals. The sealant is recommended for sealing
horizontal joints on highways, bridges, decks, and driveways.
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Turf reinforcement mat
Enkamat II, the newest composite turf reinforcement
mat from Colbond, provides immediate cover to bare soil reducing soil loss
and seed displacement. The biodegradable green mulch fibers create an
environment that enhances seed germination and plant emergence by insulating
the seed bed while absorbing and retaining optimal moisture. Emerging plant
shoots tangle within the black Enkamat to create a completely permanent,
stable, and cost-effective erosion-control solution.
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High-visibility foul weather gear
Ergodyne has added new rain and thermal foul weather
gear to its line of GloWear High-Visibility Apparel. The new gear shields
workers from rain, sleet, snow, cold, and wind while keeping them visible on
the jobsite. The new collection includes a rain jacket, rain pant, thermal
jacket, thermal pant, and a 4-in-1 jacket with detachable sleeves. The outer
shell is weatherproof polyester that uses a breathable PU mesh lining. All
of the jackets are Class 3 certified and the pants are Class-E certified.
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Vibratory plate compactors
Multiquip’s new MVC-80 Series vibratory plate
compactors reduce vibration by 50% when compared to its predecessors,
courtesy of an innovative anti-vibration handle system. With centrifugal
force of 2,925 pounds, the compactors are ideally suited for both granular
soils and asphalt. At maximum speed, the unit can compact up to 72 feet of
material per minute. The units are fitted with a long-lasting and
easy-to-clean 17- by 22-inch steel base plate. Four models range in weight
from 177 to 180 pounds.
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Roadside gravel reclamation
Handy Hitch’s Gravel Pro offers superior grinding
and vegetation processing capabilities. Its grinding drum rotates at 540 rpm
and quickly reclaims gravel shoulders and roads and grinds overgrown
roadside vegetation. The grader-style cutting blade feathers the material
out all in one pass at a speed of 7 miles per hour.
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Silt fence installers
Burchland’s new XT-Series Silt Fence Installers are
designed to install 36- to 48-inch erosion control fabric. The unit’s
three-point hitch or quick-attach plate mounts easily on tractors or skid
steers and installs fabric to a choice of depth down to 20 inches. Features
include a transport lock, compression centering springs, solid-steel hinge
with 1-inch pin, drop-down storage stands with pads, blade shear-bolt
protection, replaceable hardened-steel blade point, snag-free fabric chute,
adjustable fabric roll retaining plate, and fork/hoist slots.
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Reprinted from Better Roads Magazine
February 2006 |
