ALL TERRAIN VISE
Wilton
Wilton introduces the ATV (All Terrain Vise). The go-anywhere ATV helps transform pickup trucks, utility trucks, and SUVs with 2 in. hitches into instant workstations. The Wilton ATV is a combination vise and sleeve that slides into a standard 2 in. receiver and becomes an instant workstation, without interfering with the tailgate. A patented mounting bracket converts the ATV into a bench vise when attached to a workbench, trailer, or other stable work surface. To locate a dealer for the Wilton ATV, visit www.wiltontools.com and click on tab “Where To Buy.” Enter the product’s stock number and your zip code to find the nearest dealer(s).
LASER LAYOUT TOOL
PLS Pacific Laser Systems
PLS Pacific Laser Systems announces the new PLS 480 laser tool that provides commercial grade accuracy and performance for layout of square and level for exterior and interior alignment tasks. Designed for the commercial multi-story contractor and the residential-remodeling professional, the PLS 480 is ideal for layout of foundations, wall, cabinets, square on slope, and horizontal benchmarks. This laser tool is fully self-leveling, has a working range of 200 ft, an accuracy of +/- 1/8 in. at 60 ft, carries a 3-year warranty, and is packaged with accessories for both interior and exterior applications. For more, call 800.601.4500, or visit www.plslaser.com.
FOREMAN 500 DF HEATER
L.B. White Company
L.B. White’s Foreman 500 DF (Dual Fuel) is a 500,000 btu/h vented heater producing long air throw with dependable and quiet operation compared to other indirect heaters. The stackable heater includes fork pockets and lifting hook, rugged urethane wheels, an easy access side panel for maintenance, a reliable Riello burner, and the capability to recirculate heated air by adding a duct with the option of moving the heated air with two 12 in. ducts or one 16 in. duct. A remote thermostat control can be added. Additional features include a cord wrap and a lever to switch between LPG and natural gas. For more, call 800.345.7200, or visit www.lbwhite.com.
BIFOCAL SAFETY EYEWEAR
Gateway Safety
Gateway Safety launches Swap MAG, a safety eyewear solution that converts from safety glasses to goggles, now with bifocal magnification. The base version of Swap safety eyewear gives users the flexibility of using as either safety glasses or safety goggles, and acts as a powerful anti-fog product. Swap MAG offers these same great benefits, plus a built-in bifocal. With a lower bifocal positioned just right, Swap MAG is available in levels 1.5, 2.0, and 2.5 in both clear anti-fog and gray anti-fog lenses. Lightweight and comfortable, the Swap MAG frame is lined with soft foam that effectively blocks dust and debris. For more, visit www.gatewaysafety.com.
MEDIUM DUTY DUMP TRUCK
Curry Supply Company
Curry Supply Company introduces a medium duty Dump Truck designed for general use hauling. Standard specifications include 5 to 6 cubic yard fill capacity, 7 gauge ASTM steel construction, continuous welds, formed side walls, hydraulic 18-ton hoist with a 50-degree dump angle, and pintle hitch plate with 25 ton capacity. Available options include tailgate chutes, 6 in. asphalt lip, spring-loaded tarp system, and LED lighting system. The dump bed can be installed on all makes and models of chassis. The bed is also available in kit form for customers to install themselves. For more, call 800.345.2829, or visit www.currysupply.com.
CHAIN ROOF ANCHOR
FallTech
FallTech releases its Chain Roof Anchor, a highly portable and reusable anchor for use on residential and commercial wood roof structures. The anchor’s O-ring serves as the attachment point for either a PFAS or an HLL System. With its heavy steel anchoring plates and flexible belted rubber center, the Chain Roof Anchor may be installed on the ridge or on the field of a roof and may be used on flat or pitched surfaces. Easily installed with nails. Can be a single-point anchor for personal fall arrest or restraint; or, when attached with lag bolts and used in tandem, can connect to a FallTech Temporary Horizontal Lifeline system. For more, call 800.719.4619, or visit www.falltech.com.
POSITECTOR INSPECTION
DeFelsko Corporation
The PosiTector gage accepts ALL coating thickness (6000/200), environmental (DPM), surface profile (SPG/RTR), and ultrasonic wall thickness (UTG) probes. This innovation allows quick and easy conversion from a coating thickness gage to a surface profile gage, dew point meter, or ultrasonic wall thickness gage with a simple probe change. Available as Standard or Advanced, all models feature built-in memory, onscreen statistics, and PosiSoft USB drive. Advanced models also include color LCD, onscreen graphing, and more. Download and transfer options include USB, WiFi, Bluetooth, PosiSoft.net cloud-based storage, and NEW PosiSoft 3.0 Desktop Software. For more, call 800.448.3835, or visit www.defelsko.com.
EXCAVATOR PLATE COMPACTORS
CASE Construction Equipment
CASE Construction Equipment introduces five new plate compactors—the SC-30, SC-60, SC-80, SC-110, and SC-220. The plate compactors are ideal for utility work, and are primarily used to compact the foundation in shallower trenches and prevent movement/ground upheaval. These plates run on unidirectional hydraulics and are available in a variety of sizes, ranging from 19 x 20 in. to 32 x 42 in. The plate compactor requires zero maintenance as it has a continuous oil bath lubrication system that extends the life of the bearings. Each SC series plate compactor is also covered under a 2-year limited warranty. For more, visit www.casece.com.
ELECTRONIC AIR KIT
Link Manufacturing, Ltd.
Link Manufacturing offers an improved Integrated Electronic Air Kit for the UltraRide chassis air suspension system for light and medium duty work trucks. The small air kit footprint—less than 2 ft of frame space—provides the fastest ride-height recovery in the industry and offers up to 150 psi output. Comes with user-friendly diagnostic software and allows two modes of operation: Ambulance Mode includes a System Enable Signal that prevents the suspension from kneeling when the vehicle is in gear, and the Tower-Hauler Mode ignores the System Enable Signal and allows the vehicle to kneel even if the vehicle is moving. For more, visit www.linkmfg.com.
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Modern Contractor Solutions, May 2015
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