New Products – August 2013

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MATERIALS

STONE TILE
Arizona Tile, Tempe, Ariz., introduces two new limestones – Athens Gray and Silver Beige—as part of its Hampton series of polished and honed mesh-mounted mosaics, as well as two dome liners. Patterns include rattans, mini-stacks, lattices, hexagons and basketweaves. The company also introduces subway 4” X 8” tile, as well as a 2” X 12” ogee, in four limestones and two marbles in both honed and polished finishes.
CONTACT: Arizona Tile, (480) 893-9393

EQUIPMENT

POLISHING MACHINE
Global Equipment Group, Monroe, Mich., offers the VISION smoother and polisher machine from Denver S.p.A. of Gualdicciolo, San Marino. The machine, offered in a standalone monobloc construction, can polish, smooth, texture, bush-hammer and provide other finishes for stone, with a production table of 149.6” X 74.8” and X-axis stroke of 125”. User-friendly software allows the programming and retention of full polishing routines with machine changes; options include software/hardware to handle polygonal surfaces and a hydraulic titling worktable.
CONTACT: Global Equipment Group, 616-405-4022

TOOL TRAY
Omni Cubed Inc., Placerville, Calif., offers Omni Cubed Inc., Placerville, Calif., introduces the Tool Tray accessory for its Pro-Cart AT1 and Pro-Cart AT2 models by Omni Cubed, Inc. The set of two trays enable transportation of heavy tool bags/cases (weight capacity per tray: 150 lbs) to an install without interfering with the cart’s ability to carry countertops. The trays set in place on each side of the cart and are quickly added or removed without tools; made of non-rusting aluminum, the trays are lightweight for easy storage in a van or truck.  
CONTACT: Omni Cubed Inc., 877-311-1976.  

FLAT GRINDING
Alpha Professional Tools®, Oakland, N.J., introduces the Vexcel grinding disc designed for heavy-duty material removal applications with a variety of surfaces, including natural/engineered stone, cast iron, steel, stainless steel, non-ferrous metals, metal alloys, carbon fiber reinforcement plastic (CFRP) and glass fiber reinforcement plastic (GFRP).The rigid steel base with a curved design, along with multiple diamond layers of diamond grit, creates a very aggressive grinding action; the fluoric rubber backing reduces noise and vibration. Units are available in 4.5”, 5” and 7” diameters and grits of 25, 35, 50 and 80, with 7/8” arbor or with 5/8”-11 zinc hub.
CONTACT: Alpha Professional Tools®, 800-648-7229

NEW GRINDER LINE
MK Diamond Products, Torrance, Calif., introduces five Suhner hand grinders/polishers for the stone and tile industry. The UXJ 2 (2 HP, 2,300 RPM) and UXF 4-R (1 ¼ HP, 1,600-3,500 RPM) right-angle grinders use 4” diamond pads with backer pad for polishing natural stone, granite, glass and engineered stone, and include inline GFCI, adjustable water valve for flow control, soft-start technology and a lock-button for fast wheel changes. With 2”-pad pneumatic grinders, the LXB-10 is an angle grinder with 10,000 RPM and weighs less than one pound; the LXC 2, offering lower 2,000 RPM, is designed for engineered stone. The LXE 3 grinder has 3,000 RPM, and 4” pad diameter. This grinder/polisher is perfect for use on stone, marble, limestone and granite.
CONTACT: MK Diamond Products Inc., 800 421-5830