February 2011
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BULLNOSE EDGING
Alpha Professional Tools®, Oakland, N.J., introduces Twincur GB, a set of abrasives specifically developed for full-bullnose edging of granite with automated single- and mulitple-head edge shapers/polishers. The abrasives, available in 4” and 6” diameters and fitting on common 4” and 5” snail-lock adapters, are offered in grits of 200, 500, 1000, 2000 and 3000. Maximum rpm is 3,400.
Contact: Alpha Professional Tools, 800-648-7229.
DRY CORE BITS
Zenesis® Technology, Irvine, Calif., introduces its line of dry core bits, featuring optimal customized patterns of diamonds for improving performance and longevity. The bits, which can be used wet or dry, feature a 5/8”011 thread in diameters ranging from 1 1/4” to 3”.
Contact: Zenesis Technology, 800-343-6086.
HYBRID AIR DRYERS
Kaeser Compressors, Fredericksburg, Md., introduces the Hybritec combination dryer, using a three-step process involving refrigeration and desiccation to offer a consistent outlet dew point, reduced operating and maintenance costs, less power consumption and longer desiccant service life. With flows from 706 to 5295 scfm, Hybritec dryers produce both refrigerated dew points of +38°and desiccant dew points of -40°F.
Contact: Kaeser Compressors, 877-586-2691.
VACUUM LIFTERS
Granite City Tool Co., Waite Park, Minn., offers the AArdwolf lifters in two- and four-cup versions. Both feature 19.65” X 11.8” pad sizes for use with smooth or rough stone. With either air or electric power, the units offer pneumatic-piston vertical-horizontal tilting from 0°-90°, acoustic and visual alarm systems and a stainless-steel vacuum tank ensuring safe pickup in the event of a sudden power break to the vacuum pump. Lift capacities are 1,102 lbs (two-cup) and 2,204 lbs (four-cup).
Contact: Granite City Tool Co., 800-328-7094.