March 2011
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MACHINERY
MULTIPLE-SEAM SETTING
Omni Cubed Inc., Placerville, Calif., introduces the Multi-Seam Expansion Kit for the company’s Automatic Stealth Seamer™. The kit includes two seam setter units with 8” cups (with cup covers), storage case, four vacuum cup thumb-pump plungers, and 15’ of extension tubing with adapters. This enables installers to join and level two seams simultaneously (up to 15’ apart), or link all four seam-setter units together for one large seam – all with the use of one vacuum pump.
Contact: Omni Cubed Inc., 877-311-1976.
WET STONE SAW
Braxton-Bragg, Knoxville, Tenn., offers the new Skil Wet Stone Saw, using a 5” blade for cutting up to 1 1/2” deep. The unit features an 11-amp motor with a top speed of 12,000 rpm, with a spindle lock for easier blade changing; it also includes a 12’ water kit with metal hose connection to fit a standard hose or faucet at any basic water connection.
Contact: Braxton-Bragg, 800-575-4401.
BRIDGE-SAW BLADES
GranQuartz, Tucker, Ga., introduces the Pearl® P5™ REACTOR™ ProII™ line of bridge-saw blades in 50mm/60mm arbor and engineered with ADM™ diamond-pattern and –layering technologies. The blades feature 26mm segments and high diamond concentrations for long life; available diameters are 12”, 14”, 16” and 18”.
Contact: GranQuartz, 800-458-6222.
LOW-PROFILE CUPS
Blick Industries, Laguna Beach, Calif., offers low-profile suction cups in a variety of sizes. The 55mm (2.17”) standard height are useful for working with thick blocks requiring extra Z-axis clearance, and can hold pieces securely when hand-grinding and –polishing. Available models include three round, three square and five long-axis sizes.
Contact: Blick Industries, 949-499-5026.