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From the Editor
Now Accepting Entries: 2007 Innovative Product
Award
RER is now accepting entries for the 2007 Innovative Product
Award. This prestigious award showcases the most innovative product
introduced between August 1, 2006 and July 31, 2007, and recognizes the
talent and commitment of the people involved in every aspect of
development, from concept through sales.
*Identify yourself as a leader in the industry
*Tremendous exposure for your product and your company
*Open to products introduced to the market August 1, 2006 -- July 31,
2007
*DEADLINE EXTENDED: Entry Deadline August 29, 2007
Click
here to download the official 2007 entry brochure and form or
contact Katie Eagan at 913-967-1772 or keagan@rermag.com.
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Earth-Moving
Mini-excavator
The Vermeer CX254
mini-excavator weighs in at 11,023 pounds, measures 6.1 feet wide,
features 19 feet of reach from the ground, a digging depth of 11.8 feet
and bucket breakout force of 7,716 pounds. The CX254 is powered by a
52-hp Kubota diesel engine. The machine has a maximum digging height of
18.8 feet with a maximum dumping height of 13.2 feet. Combined with an
independent-swing boom, the machine fits into close confines comfortably
and works with ease around walls, footings and other obstacles. For
expanded versatility, the boom swing angles to the left up to 55 degrees
and to the right up to 80 degrees.
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Lifting
Telescopic material
handler
Volvo Road
Machinery introduces the VR-1056C telescopic material handler. This
C-Series model offers a 56-foot, 2-inch lift height and 41-foot, 6-inch
forward reach. It is powered by a Tier 2 Cummins engine with electronic
controls that are designed to improve power management. The VR-1056C
also allows operators to extend the boom to its fullest reach without
stabilizer deployment. It can carry 6,000 pounds to 56 feet, 2 inches
with stabilizers, and 4,000 pounds to the top without stabilizers.
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Telehandler
The www.jlg.com/default.asp
SkyTrak model 8042 telehandler has a rated capacity of 8,000 pounds and
a 6,000-pound capacity at its maximum lift height of 41 feet, 11 inches.
At its 26-foot, 7-inch maximum reach, the capacity is 1,800 pounds. The
8042 comes equipped with 4-wheel drive and steer, a rear-axle stability
system, 10-degree frame leveling and 4-speed modulated powershift
transmission.
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Air Tools
Chipping hammer
The Tamco chipping hammer 4-bolt from MTA Distributors features a
D-type handle for strength and grip. The exhaust deflector diverts
exhaust while providing a comfortable grip. The tool requires 28.2 cfm
at 90 psi and produces 1,900 bpm.
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Air tool
Ingersoll Rand introduces the
Promaxx MX60 (pictured) and MX90. A Powr-Strok piston cycle transfers
blow energy directly to the tool. Non-metallic materials eliminate rust
and ensure consistent performance. Ergonomically designed handles,
grips, throttle lever and housing help ensure maximum operator comfort.
Operators can also choose exhaust air direction using the 360-degree
rotation of the variable exhaust deflector.
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Long-reach air tool
General Equipment's MDF15
long-reach air tool is designed for asbestos abatement, coating and
acoustic tile removal, as well as a variety of surface cleaning and
preparation applications. Producing 3,700 bpm while requiring a flow
rate of 6 cfm at 90 psi, the MDF15 weighs less than 10 pounds without
additional accessory tools. Other standard features include an
ergonomically designed throttle valve with protective enclosure and a
60-inch whip hose.
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Computer Software
Management system
Solutions by
Computer introduces Enfinity, which is a management system created
for rental businesses by the same core development team that created the
industry's flagship CounterPro system. Windows-based Enfinity is
designed to take a mission-critical approach to managing rental
inventory for the highest possible return on investment.
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Rental management
software
Sirius Pro is a Windows-based rental management software from Orion Software that enables users
to control activities, clients and inventories while integrating with
accounting software packages such as QuickBooks. Orion Software also
offers Sirius Lite, which focuses on the main aspects of rental
management such as quotations, reservations, availability, contracts and
invoicing, accounts receivable and inventory control.
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Software update
Qualcomm introduces
GlobalTRACS 4.0, a software and over-the-air firmware update resulting
in two new major features -- maintenance profiles and curfew security.
The new multiple maintenance profile feature provides notifications when
maintenance is due for various types of service on a piece of equipment.
Users can now identify multiple service points scheduled at different
intervals. The new engine-start curfew function allows customers to
define the acceptable range of time that an engine can run. Customers
can also establish a time-sensitive electronic curfew boundary around
each piece of their equipment.
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Floorcare
Ride-on scraper
The Blastrac BMS-220BX ride-on
scraper now has an extended battery life, lasting hours longer than
similar ride-on scrapers available in the surface preparation industry.
It is designed to run two to three hours on one charge, allowing higher
productivity and longer run times between charges. It removes a variety
of materials from concrete surfaces, including thick coatings such as
epoxies and urethanes, adhesives, thin-set mortar and roofing material.
It also successfully removes floor coverings such as VCT, carpet,
marble, ceramic tile, vinyl, wood flooring, rubber and other materials.
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Sander
The U-Sand from Cherryhill
Manufacturing is a four-pad sander that uses a patented random orbit
technology that enables it to sand without the risks of damaging a
floor. The U-Sand is designed to take the place of three machines -- a
drum sander, edger and buffer. Applications include hard-to-reach areas
such as closets and hallways.
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