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Snow push
 Sweepster/FFC Attachments’ new 4x4 snow push for
wheel loaders moves large volumes of snow efficiently and is available in
16-, 20-, and 24-foot models.
All models feature a 47-inch height and
71.5-inch depth with a 1.5- by 10-inch rubber edge. The snow push attaches
quickly to all wheel loaders.
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Concrete coatings
Quikrete and Valspar announced an alliance to
manufacture and market a complete line of premium concrete coatings that
will be merchandised under a complete single-source Concrete Solution
Center. The line features 14 technologically advanced products, from sealers
to floor coatings to waterproofers and will become available to customers in
early 2005.
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Asphalt/road oil emulsifier
Rhomar’s new Rhoma-Sol is a biodegradable,
environmentally friendly emulsifier that will dissolve all HMA mixes, even
super-sticky polymer modifieds. The emulsifier’s polymer additive reduces
costly evaporation, removes asphalt without damaging expensive truck
finishes, and rinses clean without leaving behind a sticky film.
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Rapid dispatch emergency sign
The new RediAlert Rapid Dispatch Emergency Sign is a
truly portable message sign developed by OnScreen Technologies. The
suitcase-size sign is lightweight and fits easily into the trunk of a car,
but can be rapidly deployed by one person to a 3- by 5-foot size with full
LED illumination. The sign carries three lines of text for detailed
messaging and is visible in any weather condition.
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Contoured, composite service body
Brand FX Body Company’s new contour composite
service body for short-bed, light-duty trucks provides more enclosed storage
space for tools, equipment, and materials. Large door openings afford easy
access to stored items. An ultra-efficient gasket design creates a
watertight seal that eliminates the need for drip rails.
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Plow wings
 Plow Wings from Western Products are now available
for the 7.5-, 8-, 8.5-, and 9-foot Pro Plus line of snowplows. The wings add
up to 30% more carrying capacity and reduce trail-off. No installation is
required — single-pin design means quick and easy attach/detach.
Also new from Western is a hand-held CabCommand
Control and a joystick option for the MVP adjustable V-Plow. Each function
has its own button which is back lit for night use.
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Bumper/grille guard
Fisher’s new ProTube off-season bumper/grille guard
is designed for use with the Minute Mount and Minute Mount 2 system plows.
The easy bolt-on installation requires no drilling. A tab for mounting
auxiliary optional fog lights is included.
Fisher also has a new hand-held Fish-Stik control
and a bracket-mounted joystick option for the EZ-V adjustable V-Plow. Each
button has its own button — no need to use multiple buttons for straight
blade mode.
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FCC-compliant antenna
Geophysical Survey Systems’ FCC-compliant Model 4105
2 GHz is an air-launched horn antenna for the RoadScan System used for road
inspection and analysis. The antenna provides RoadScan systems, a tool for
determining pavement layer thickness and evaluating base and subbase layers,
with superior resolution and the ability to measure pavements as thin as 1
inch.
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Pedestrian barricade system
 Remcon Plastics designed the new Addgards Pedestrian
Barricade System which is virtually impossible for pedestrian or vehicular
traffic to disrupt. The system is made up of lightweight panels that weigh
11 pounds each. The panels snap together without the use of tools and
several panels can be formed into a complete enclosure. For easy transport,
the panels can be folded together, even while they are still linked
together.
The system uses the new Tiger Lens technology, allowing for a
variety of signage configurations to be changed quickly and easily. The
barricade system meets the new MUTCD requirements for the Americans with
Disabilities Act by providing a continuous tapping rail for blind
pedestrians to navigate around hazards.
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Non-hazardous, biodegradable solvent
An asphalt cleaning solvent from Chemical Solutions,
a subsidiary of Troxler Electronic Laboratories, represents a new approach
to non-hazardous, biodegradable solvents. BindOff is a chemically engineered
synthetic compound that is effective, and free of any volatile organic
compound. It is an organic ester-based formulation derived from chemicals
that are as environmentally benign as vegetable oil-based solvents, but more
effective than diesel fuel. The solvent dissolves all three classes of
bitumen chemicals that are found in asphalt.
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Full-body harness suspension relief
The Relief Step Safety Device from Miller Fall
Protection is designed to help a worker suspended in a full-body harness
avoid the effects of suspension trauma. The device is easy to use and can be
attached to any full-body harness. A clearly marked tab deploys the device
allowing the worker to insert one foot into the web loop-step, enabling them
to alternate between standing and hanging while awaiting rescue. This
movement flexes the leg muscles, stimulating blood flow. The use of two
devices is recommended for added support, balance, and comfort.
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Bull Hog brake system
 Fecon’s new brake system stops the Bull Hog mulching
rotor in as little as five to eight seconds. The patent-pending system has
very few parts and no friction surfaces to maintain, making it economical.
The system provides operators with a fast and safe method for stopping the
mulching rotor.
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Medium-size hydroseeder
The T75 HydroSeeder from Finn Corporation provides
another option between small tank sizes and large trailer-mounted models,
weighing in as a trailer unit with a fully loaded weight of less than 10,000
GVW, satisfying the ideal towing requirements of a 0.75- or 1-ton truck
without a commercial license. A 700-gallon working capacity tank covers
8,700 to 10,500 square feet per load with spray distances up to 150 feet
from the discharge gun. Features include a hydraulically controlled paddle
agitator and liquid recirculation; agitator controls at each end of the tank
for operator convenience; a large toolbox in the hitch for storing hoses and
nozzles; and a centrifugal pump driven by an in-line common shaft clutch
that eliminates high-maintenance belts and couplings and maximizes
horsepower efficiency.
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Skid-steer flail mower
 The new SS60F SkidFlail skid-steer flail mower from
U.S. Mower is constructed from high-strength T-1 steel and has a wide
60-inch cutting width and cuts up to 3-inch-thick material. The mower
features 42 15-ounce knives for maximum strength with 50% overlap for
increased mulching and smooth cut.
Features include a quick-attach
standardized skid-steer mounting plate; direct-drive gear-type hydraulic
motor/motor protection valve; rubber front-intake curtain; lift-limiting
safety sling; and flat-faced hydraulic quick couplers and hoses.
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Reprinted from Better Roads Magazine
November 2004 |
