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Horizontal lifeline system
DBI-Sala and Protecta announced their new SecuraSpan Pour in Place
Horizontal Lifeline System, a lightweight system for pour-in-place decks
supported by concrete columns. The system stanchions are economical and
their sleeve design ensures easy installation and adjustment, according
to the manufacturer. Made of lightweight aluminum, the stanchions allow
for easy portability and reuse. The anchorage rings are made of
zinc-plated steel. The stanchion weighs 53 pounds and stands 7 feet, 6
inches overall. Once installed, the stanchion sits 6 feet, 6 inches off
the working surface, enabling the use of self-retracting lifelines. The
stanchion has a minimum breaking strength of 5,000 pounds and a capacity
of 310 pounds. The stanchion and system comply with all OSHA standards.
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Plastic Jersey-style barrier
Roadguard, a division of Traffic Safety Devices, introduced their new
Roadguard/2 water-ballasted, energy-absorbing plastic barrier. The
company says it’s the first portable Jersey-style barrier to be
manufactured by the blow-molding process, using high-density
polyethylene plastic. The barrier is 6-feet long, 3.5-feet high, 2-feet
wide at the bottom, and 10-inches wide at the top. Its double chamber
provides two vertical walls in the center for strength and stability.
When empty, the 80-pound barrier is easy to handle and deploy; when
filled with water, the barrier weighs 1,600 pounds. Other features
include a patented self-locking device; two fill holes at the top; four
drains at the bottom; four handgrips; and slots and channels for lights,
flashers, panels, screens, and signs.
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Celebrating 80 years
W.R. Meadows’ will be celebrating 80 years of business this year with a
special sweepstakes. The sweepstakes winner will be awarded a
custom-designed, candy-apple green Harley-Davidson motorcycle that
features a metallic flake paint scheme, silk-screened design logos, and
a seat made of authentic Scotland leather and ostrich with a hand-carved
and tooled leather logo. Visit www.wrmeadowssweepstakes.com to enter the
drawing.
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Brush shredder
The new BrushHound 30 Brush Shredder from RockHound Attachments features
an armor plate construction, T1 skid shoes, 18 2-pound blades, a
direct-drive gear type hydraulic motor, and a weight of only 550 pounds.
This shredder can mount to a mini excavator or compact backhoe. The
operator can safely shred and mulch up to 4-inch material while sitting
in the cab.
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Graffiti protection
Integument Technologies’ new FluoroGrip fluoropolymer films provide
protection against graffiti on a variety of surfaces including steel,
concrete, glass, and more. The peel-and-stick clear films are easy to
use and install. The patented plasma surface modification process
creates a permanent, chemical covalent bond between the film and
adhesive while retaining full transparency. The bond withstands a
variety of stresses such as extreme temperature cycling, UV rays, and
aggressive chemicals. The film provides anti-corrosion protection, as
well as protection from paints, acids, dirt, and grime.
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Waterproofing for bridges
Bayer MaterialScience’s Baytec SPR elastomeric, thick film coatings are
designed for waterproofing applications such as concrete and metal
bridge decks, road surfaces, and more. The two-component, 100% solids
spray polyurethane system offers a combination of physical and chemical
properties that include resistance to wear and abrasion; excellent
tensile strength; high elasticity and elongation; a homogeneous seal on
cracked, porous, and cellular substrates; resistance to hydrolysis,
ozone, and UV radiation; good permeability to water vapor; corrosion
resistance for metal substrates; good weatherability and resistance to
microbes; and good chemical resistance.
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Digital salometers
Misco says theirs are the first-ever Digital Salometers to provide
accuracy and efficiency when measuring the percent saturation and freeze
point of sodium chloride salt-brine solutions. The salometer is floated
in a graduated cylinder containing salt brine; a reading is taken at the
point at which the surface of the fluid crosses the analog scale; the
temperature must then be read with a thermometer followed by a manual
temperature correction of the reading. The digital salometer removes the
subjectivity associated with analog salometers. Two models are
available: one for readings in degrees Fahrenheit and one for degrees
Celsius.
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Barricade system
Plastic Safety Systems’ new F&A-Frame Type I and II Barricade System
provides durability and versatility. The barricade can take virtually
any centerboard, including nominal lumber. Its special handle design
gives ease of mobility and allows users to carry multiple units at a
time. The barricade is UV stabilized and features molded heavy-gauge
feet, a stackable design, molded ridges, and the ability to accept Type
A and C warning lights.
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Turbo-charged sweeper
Allianz Sweeper introduced a new 240-horsepower Cummins turbo-charged
diesel engine in its 4000 model street sweeper. The new engine meets and
exceeds all EPA emission standards while providing more power and torque
to the sweeper. Coupled with a new Sauer traction pump, the combination
provides a smooth, reliable drive system.
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Hydraulic cut-off saws
Atlas Copco’s new hydraulic-powered cut-off saws cut through a wide
range of materials — concrete, asphalt, cement, brick, and steel. The
14-inch blade on the LS 14 has a cutting depth of 5.3 inches; the
16-inch LS 16 has a cutting depth of 6.3 inches. The saws’ direct-drive
design provides consistent speed and torque, and reduces maintenance
requirements. The open cutting face and adjustable blade guard, as well
as the lightweight, compact design, provide for ease of operation and
versatility.
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Self-priming centrifugal pumps
Ace Pump says their new 150SP Series self-priming pump models are
perfect for load-and-fill sprayer applications. They have a maximum flow
of 130 gallons per minute and maximum pressure of 120 pounds per square
inch. The pumps are available in hydraulic drive, frame mount, and
magnetic clutch-driven models. The self-priming casting retrofits on
existing 150 Series pumps for conversion to self-priming operation.
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Bird repellent
The new Bird-Proof bird repellent compound from
Bird-X discourages birds
from alighting and nesting for a year or more, even under extreme
weather conditions. The chemical compound has a tacky, uncomfortable
feeling that birds avoid, yet it’s harmless, odorless, nonpoisonous, and
environmentally friendly. The repellent comes in gel or liquid form for
easy application; sets semi-clear in minutes so it is nearly invisible;
and can be applied to any surface, in any climate.
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I.D. locator
American Highway Products’ I.D. Locator eliminates lost utilities after
paving. There’s no painting, measuring, metal detectors, guessing, over
drilling, damage to caps, or costly mistakes, according to the company.
The locator is made from a new recyclable elastomer that adheres to any
surface and pops up after being paved over with up to 5 inches of
asphalt. The locator is 3.5-inches square and 4.25-inches high and works
in a temperature range of -40 to 450 degrees F.
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Reduced-risk herbicide
The EPA has accepted a federal registration for Dow AgroSciences’
Milestone VM herbicide. The herbicide provides long-lasting control of
problem weeds including noxious and invasive species. Milestone VM
introduces a new molecule — aminopyralid — that offers post-emergence
control and season-long residual activity. The product contains 2 pounds
of active ingredient per gallon, can be sprayed up to the water’s edge,
does not require a special license for purchase of application, and is
registered under the EPA’s Reduced Risk Pesticide Initiative. Milestone
VM will be available through Dow’s Continuum Prescription Control &
Container Management System.
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Road trench drain
In September, ACO Polymer Products will introduce a new system of trench
drain products engineered for surface drainage on highways, urban roads,
and bridges. The ACO Road family of products includes TraffikDrain, a
trench drain system that is installed on the side of the road running
parallel with the flow of traffic. It has grates with large liquid
intake slots and a smooth internal polymer concrete cavity, allowing the
system to quickly collect and evacuate stormwater to eliminate flooding.
TraffikDrain can withstand loadings of fast-moving vehicles due to its
integrally cast-in rail and secured ductile iron grates. The company
says the system is easy to install and maintain, causing only minimal
disruption or road closure.
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Pavement saw
The new CS-7060 walk-behind pavement saw from Stow, a division of
Multiquip, features stay-level handles that remain level regardless of
the saw’s operating position. The handles, coupled with the saw’s moving
center of gravity, minimize operator fatigue and reduce the risk of back
injury while boosting productivity, according to the company. The saw
has a 36-inch blade capacity, a maximum cutting depth of 15 inches, and
weighs 1,725 pounds. It features a patent-pending clutchless bladeshaft
disengaging system — the flick of a switch can stop or start the
bladeshaft rotation while the engine is running. A vibration control
mounting system cuts handlebar vibration and related injuries and
extends component life.
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Flasher time switch
Solar Traffic Controls just completed trials of its STC-01 Time Switch
on 50 systems located in temperate extremes. The switch is a solid-state
time switch for school zone flashers. It provides up to 16 holiday skip
periods per year; 12 alternate schedule periods per year; Daylight
Savings Time; and a leap year correction configured in its software. The
unit features a backlit four-line by 12-character display and
user-friendly style for setting a schedule. Each unit accepts a memory
chip that is programmed using an optional desktop package that can serve
as a training unit for field personnel. Optional interface harnesses are
available for connection to existing NTC-17 or AP21 harnesses.
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Reprinted from Better Roads Magazine
July 2006 |
