New Products – October 2013
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MATERIALS
NEW LARGE-FORMAT SURFACE
Cosentino North America, Sugar Land, Texas, introduces Dekton® by Cosentino, a new ultra-compact surface for interior and exterior use. The glass/ceramic/quartz hybrid material is formed with the company’s proprietary Particle Sintering Technology (PST), offering UV resistance for color stability outdoors, high resistance to impact, scratches and abrasion, low water absorption and thermal shock resistance. Made in 56” X 126” slabs, the material is available in thicknesses of 1.2cm, 2cm and 3cm, with a selection of 12 hues and three (polished, matte and slate) finishes.
CONTACT: Cosentino North America, 281-494-7277
TREATED TRAVERTINE
Tile & Paver Ideas LLC, Clearwater, Fla., adds Scabos Travertine to its line of Claruseal pre-treated stone tiles. Available honed and filled, the material is processed with a patent-pending, U.S.-made engineered polymer to protect against stain damage, provide UV resistance, and reduce growth of bacterial and mold with its embedded antimicrobials. The Turkish travertine is available in 12”X 12” and 18”X 18”.
CONTACT: Tile & Paver Ideas LLC, 877-894-8232
NEW QUARTZ COLORS
Arizona Tile, Tempe, Ariz., introduces a dozen new colors of Samsung’s Samsung’s Radianz® quartz product line, including three unique “brights.” The company is an authorized distributor of Radianz, which includes a 15-year limited residential warranty and a 10-year limited commercial warranty.
CONTACT: Arizona Tile, (480) 893-9393
EQUIPMENT
NEW WATERJET
OMAX Corp., Kent, Wash., introduces the MicroMAX JetMachining Center with a table size of 2’4” X 2’4”, innovative vibration isolation and a positioning accuracy of approximately 10 microns (0.0004”). The unit is equipped with a high-precision 7/15 Mini MAXJET5i nozzle that features a 0.007” orifice and 0.015” mixing tube combination for quickly and accurately cutting delicate, complex patterns. Because it forms a jet stream carrying an extremely fine abrasive, the nozzle can produce a kerf as small as 0.015”. The machine also has advanced pressure controls for piercing delicate materials.
CONTACT: OMAX Corp., 800-838-0343
HEAVY-DUTY DOLLY
Omni Cubed Inc., Placerville, Calif., offers the low-profile Pro-Dolly™ by Omni Cubed for easier transport and installation of countertops, especially when used in pairs for very tall, extremely heavy or extra-large countertops. This aluminum-frame unit features a lightweight (20 lbs) and compact design with a rated capacity of 750 lbs (1500 lbs when used in pairs for very large tops). The dolly features four, 8”, flat-free, closed-cell polyurethane tires for excellent shock absorption.
CONTACT: Omni Cubed Inc., 877-311-1976.
CONTOUR GRINDING
Alpha Professional Tools®, Oakland, N.J., introduces the VFlex sanding disc for removing material, removal, grinding burr and chamfering on the edge of contoured surfaces. The tool has a flexible, rubber-sandwiched cushion body that dramatically reduces unpleasant noise and vibrations. The disc follows the surface curve with ease, as well as offering long life, and is ideal to shape natural and engineered stone, among other surfaces. The Vflex sanding disc is available with grits of 35, 50 and 80 in diameters of 5” and 7” with 7/8” arbor or with 5/8”-11 zinc hub.
CONTACT: Alpha Professional Tools®, 800-648-7229
