New Products – July 2011
FEATURED PRODUCT
VACUUM LIFTER
Wood’s Powr-Grip®, Laurel, Mont., offers the PT10HV11 vacuum lifter, capable of lifting loads up to 1,500 lbs (680 kg) with power tilting of loads 90° between flat and upright positions. The Powered Tilter 1500 spreads the weight of the slab across the pad frame, reducing risk of breaking or dropping stone; while the unique pad frame is sized for large stone slabs, optional shutoffs for individual vacuum pads permit use with a wide variety of load sizes or shapes. The PT10HV11 iss specifically designed with ten 10″ (25 cm) lipped vacuum cups with foam pad rings, enabling a seal with honed, saw-cut and flamed surfaces, as well as polished stone.
Recently developed Pad Frame Extensions provide an option to augment the versatility of the PT10HV11 vacuum lifter, allowing operators to reconfigure the pad frame layout to accommodate different sized or irregularly shaped loads.
Contact: Wood’s Powr-Grip, 800-548-7341.
MATERIALS
NEW SURFACE LOOKS
Cambria, Le Sueur, Minn., introduces the Waterstone Collection, an 11-color range of quartz surfaces with the appearance of movement and veining found in quarried granite and marble. Influenced by the natural movement of water over stone, the selectin includes Buckingham™, with flares of browns, golds and grays; Torquay™, with a milky feel and occasional swirls of gray and tan; and Braemar™, with gray, black and cream quartz crystals that create a contemporary mix.
Contact: Cambria, 866-226-2742.
SIX NEW COLORS
Caesarstone, Van Nuys, Calif., introduces six new colors in two style categories. For a contemporary look, the new selections are Linen, a rich greyish beige; Belgian Moon, a soft black designed in collaboration with Jeff Lewis, of Bravo’s Flipping Out; and Haze, a light, clean gray. More traditional surfaces are Atlantic Salt, with peppered gray and whites; Wild Rocks, with hints of browns and blacks; and Late Autumn, with touches of beiges, browns and hints of gold.
Contact: Caesarstone, 877-978-2789.
NEW SERIES
Cosentino North America, Stafford, Texas, introduces the Galactic Series of Silestone® quartz surfaces with high scratch/stain/scorch resistance and the company’s new Protector+ anti-microbial protection. The series includes seven colors – Black Dragon, Giallo Nova, Halley, Kimbler, Quasar and Seleno –and include GREENGUARD® and NSF International 51 certifications. The materials are avaialble in 63” X 128” slabs in 1cm, 2cm and 3cm thicknesses.
Contact: Cosentino North America, 800-291-1311.
EQUIPMENT
WET POLISHER
FLEX North America Inc., Greer, S.C., introduces the LE 12-3 wet polisher designed for stone work. With a 9.3-amp motor with a no-load variable speed of 1,200-3,700 rpm; the unit also feature a new design with the water feed and control below the housing for more free space in the tool grip. The 6 1/2’ water-feed hose includes a brass quick-fit connector for a standard 1/2” supply.
Contact: FLEX North America Inc., 877-331-6103.
CORE BIT
Pearl Abrasive Co., Los Angeles, introduces the P4 core bit engineered with ADM™ (Advance Diamond Matrix) diamond pattern and layering technology. Designed with extended segments for added durability and core protection, the 3 1/4”-long tool is ideal for cutting holes in granite and other natural stone, dry or wet. Maximum speed is 10,000 rpm; it’s available in diameters of 1 1/4”, 1 3/8”, 1 1/2” and 2”.
Contact: Pearl Abrasive Co., 800-969-5561.
BAR CLAMP
Granite City Tool Co., Waite Park, Minn., offers the Jorgensen E-Z Hold II Spreader/Bar Clamp series for single-handed use. With a 2 3/8” reach and furnished with soft, durable plastic pads, the dual clamp/spreader features an in-line advancing handle providing greater travel per squeeze. Available sizes are 16”, 22”, 28” and 36”.
Contact: Granite City Tool Co., 800-328-7094.
