James A. Merolla - Tue December 25, 2007
Gift Hammers to Children Have Built a Lifetime of Memories
When Pete Mozzone hired builder and remodeling contractor Bob Adams to construct a barn to store his antique car collection, he had no way of knowing they were connected by much more than the job itself....
David S. Chartock - Mon September 17, 2007
Teamwork Key to $141M Expressway in New York
The $141.8 million I-287 Cross Westchester Expressway Stage III reconstruction project has been a handful for all involved. "With over 550 items of work, communications between and amongst the principal parties involved is expected to be the key to success for the project," explained Kerril Hynes, engineer-in-charge, New York State Department of Transportation, Region 9 (NYSDOT), Poughkeepsie, N.Y....
Tue July 03, 2007
Ingersoll Rand Debuts Tramac SC-50 Hydraulic Breaker
Ingersoll Rand has expanded its line of hydraulic demolition attachments with the introduction of the Tramac SC-50 breaker. With an operating weight of 1,102 lbs. (500 kg) and an operating pressure of 1,881 psi (130 bar), the Tramac SC-50 fits carriers from 14,000 to 30,000 lbs....
Tue July 03, 2007
TEX 10 Pick Hammer Uses a Light Touch
Featuring a long piston stroke and relatively low impact frequency, Atlas Copco’s TEX 10 pneumatic pick hammer is an effective tool for light demolition and controlled chiseling of concrete and hard brick, especially close to walls and in confined spaces....
Fri July 27, 2007
IFPE 2008 Poised to Be Record Breaker
The 2008 edition of the IFPE — International Exposition for Power Transmission will be the largest in the show’s history, with more than 115,000 net sq. ft. (10,684 sq m) of exhibit space already reserved with the show nine months away....
Tue May 08, 2007
ACECO Adds Breakers to Fleet for Plant Demolition
As the country moves further into the 21st century, the need for new infrastructure and facilities is becoming more and more apparent. Whether dictated by hazardous materials within an original construction or general wear and tear due to age, improvements and upgrades are needed in everything from roads to buildings....
Mon April 02, 2007
BTI Introduces New MBS Series Rockbreaker System
Breaker Technology Inc. (BTI) has introduced its new MBS Series rockbreaker system, an on-plant solution for highly portable aggregate and recycle applications. Unlike conventional boom systems that must be removed from the crushing plant or permanently mounted on a separate trailer, the new MBS Series models are designed to remain on the plant due to a low profile design, which allows the boom to be lowered flat onto the feeder, below the height of the flywheel for road transportation....
Mon April 02, 2007
New Ingersoll Rand CB Breakers Allow for Bucket, Tamper
Ingersoll Rand Attachments has introduced a lineup of six breakers, which attach to carriers up to 11 tons (10 t). The Ingersoll Rand breakers expand the scope of work a breaker can accomplish. Standard breaker tasks such as trenching, demolition, and cutting, as well as compaction and excavation, can be completed with the same attachment....
Thu February 23, 2006
Allied Hammerhead II HB 550 Breaks Up Concrete Slabs
Allied Construction Products LLC has added the Hammerhead II model HB 550 to its full-product line of attachments. The Allied Hammerhead II is a self-contained hydraulic concrete slab buster designed to demolish concrete flatwork....
Tue January 16, 2007
Allied’s Rammer in-Series Hammers
Allied Construction Products LLC has added the Rammer in-Series hydraulic impact hammer to its full-product line. The in-Series hammers have an unbreakable trapezoidal tool that provides extended service-life combined with productivity....
