New Products – April 2013

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CNC LEATHERING TOOL
Blick Industries, Laguna Beach, Calif., introduces the Leatherhead for honing and leathering of stone using a CNC fabrication machine. The 12.75”-diameter unit adapts to any 35mm conic tool holder; it accepts three Frankfurt-style brushes and can spin up to 1,500rpm. The tool can be used on belt-driven and electrospindle machines; CNC bridge saws must be able to tilt heads 90° and accept a 35mm tool holder.
CONTACT: Blick Industries, 949-499-5026

PROFILER
MK Diamond Products Inc., Torrance, Calif., introduces the MK-EZ Profiler to bevel and bullnose tile, granite, marble and limestone up to 18” long. The adjustable head allows up to 5/8” profiling; the U.S.-made unit is housed in a thermoplastic pan for water containment and easy cleanup. A range of standard profile shapes are available as accessories; convenient access to the arbor shaft makes for easy profile tool changes.
CONTACT: MK Diamond Products, 800-421-5830

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SOLVENT-FREE PROTECTION
Fila Chemicals USA Corp., Miami, launches three new eco-friendly, solvent-free maintenance products at Coverings 2013 for interior and exterior applications. FILAMP90 ECO seals, protects and promotes easy maintenance, suited for work surfaces and vanity units; FILAFOB ECO also provides stain protection and is developed for absorbent surfaces, including natural stone, terracotta and brick surfaces, BBQ areas and driveways. Both are water-based, and protect with altering surface colors. FILASTONE PLUS ECO offers color-enhancing protection for natural stone, marble and granite surfaces, reducing dirt absorption on both shiny and untreated surfaces, without forming a film.
CONTACT: FILA Chemicals USA Corp., 305-513-0708

PENETRATING OUTDOOR SEALER
DuPont Paver Armor Pro™, Hayward, Calif., introduces Premium No Gloss Color Enriching Sealer, with protection against oil- and water-based stains with a 2-in-1 penetrating sealer. The weather-resistant solution protects for up to three years, deepens and enhances color with a gloss, and is non-film-forming. The low-maintenance solution is available in gallon, five-gallon and 55-gallon containers, along with a one-pint sample size.
CONTACT: DuPont Paver Armor Pro™, 877-786-6383

LIGHT-COLOR ADHESIVE/PATCHING
Bonstone Materials Corp., Mukwonago, Wis., introduces Glacier, a urethane-based, exterior-grade adhesive/patching material specifically formulated for fabricating or repairing light-colored stones. The non-staining, non-bleeding material offers UV color stability, and can be tinted with Touchstone Liquid Tints. The solution offers a 1:1 mix ratio, knife grade/non-sag viscosity and easy clean-up of tools and spills with water. It’s available in one-gallon and five-gallon pails.
CONTACT: Bonstone Materials Corp., 800-425-2214

TALL SHOWER NICHES
Noble Co., Grand Haven, Mich., expands its Noble Niche to the tall sizes of 31” and 48” to offer more storage space for bulky health and beauty products in showers. The simple, open design allows installation of tile, stone or glass shelves at custom increments rather than at a fixed height. The units are waterproof and ready-to-install; the exaggerated corners simplify the installation of square tile, and fit standard 2” X 4” walls and mount flush with ½” backer board.
CONTACT: Noble Co., 800-878-5788