New Products – January 2012

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200 CarbideTippedHammer-BL150STONE HAMMER
Kraft Tool Co.®, Shawnee, Kan., introduces the Carbide-Tipped Brick/Stone Hammer, featuring a specially designed head for extra striking force. The 7/8”-wide durable tip concentrates the force; the carbide extends the life of the hammer.
Contact: Kraft Tool Co., 800-422-2448

 

INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, RENEWAL

200 Proliner 7 iconMEASURING SYSTEM
Prodim USA, Vero Beach, Fla., introduces the Proliner 7 for 2012, with a complete redesign inside and out to make the 3D job-measuring system more lightweight (16.5 lbs) and more accurate than previous models. The unit, with onboard CAD, can create the lines, radii and measurements for countertops and export data in DXF and CCD file types; it’s also compatible with the company’s Countertop Lite software that increases efficiency in the measurement and design of custom countertops. (At StonExpo; booth B1146.)
Contact: Prodim USA, 888-229-3328

 

200 GroutAdditiveGROUT PROTECTANT
DuPont™ StoneTech® Professional, Hayward, Calif., introduces Stain Protecting Grout Additive, allowing for grouting and sealing in one step. The water-based solution, when used in place of water when mixing sanded and unsanded cement-based grout, protects against staining; the professional-grade product will not affect grout color.
Contact: DuPont™ StoneTech® Professional, 877-786-6383

 

200 miles supply patchSCRATCH-REMOVAL KIT
Miles Supply Inc., Barre, Vt., offers the Patch Kit, including the company’s 6” Model II PadHead™ (with multiple rotating heads), a hand-held wet grinder (air- or electric-powered), a complete seven-stage (50 grit to 3000 grit) set of 3” wet diamond pads, the company’s polishing powder, backer and buffing pad.  (At StonExpo; booth B948.)
Contact: Miles Supply Inc., 800-396-8049

 

200 DeckSeamNEW BONDER CARTRIDGE
Integra Adhesives, Abbotsford, B.C., introduces a 100ml cartridge for its Surface Bonder Xi epoxy modified methacrylate adhesive seaming solution. The cartridge fits in a regular caulking gun, eliminating the need for a specialty dispenser. The new supply is available in more than 45 colors matching most natural-stone and quartz surfaces on the market. (At StonExpo; booth B940.)
Contact: Integra Adhesives, (888) 862-6665

 

200 SSRSCUM REMOVAL
DuPont™ StoneTech® Professional, Hayward, Calif., introduces Soap Scum Remover for cleaning soap residue, hard-water stains and dirt from natural stone without affecting the stone or its sealer. The fresh-scent solution can be used with granite, marble, limestone, travertine and slate, and is rinsed with clean water.
Contact: DuPont™ StoneTech® Professional, 877-786-6383

 

200 Gold-KG-New-Group-2STONE ADHESIVE
Superior Stone Products, Byron Center, Mich., introduces Superior GOLD, a resin0-technology adhesive with strong mechanical and chemical bonding, and tack-free cure times of <20 minutes. Able to handle indoor and outdoor applications, the adhesive is UV-stable. It can be easily colored with the company’s Superior Coloring Paste.
Contact: Superior Stone Products, 800-493-5111