New Products – July 2013
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FLAT GRINDING
Alpha Professional Tools®, Oakland, N.J., introduces the Vextra flat grinding disc for use on a variety of surfaces, including natural stone, engineered stone/quartz surfaces, wood and rubber, stainless steel and non-ferrous metals. The design reduces spark, and will also remove rust, burrs, mill scale and paint on metal surfaces (as well as epoxy, glues and adhesives) without clogging the grinding surface. The sandwich construction with rubber makes the grinding disc light, and reduces vibration and noise to reduce fatigue of an operator. The Vextra has an optimized diamond grit and layer arrangement offering a long life and consistent performance without downtime. The discs are available in 4.5”, 5” and 7” diameters with 7/8” arbor or with 5/8”-11 zinc hub.
CONTACT: Alpha Professional Tools®, 800-648-7229
SOFTWARE UPDATE
Moraware, Reno, Nev., updates its CounterGo software to allow dealers to log into the cloud-based software and create countertop quotes. Fabricators using the software can now have dealers give quotes to customers, including ones with color and edge options, even if the fabrication shop isn’t open at the time. The update also allows dealers to send drawings in a standardized format that are readable.
CONTACT: Moraware, 866-312-9273
NEW COMPRESSED-AIR DRYERS
Kaeser Compressors Inc., Fredericksburg, Va., introduces the TK-TM series of modular high capacity refrigerated dryers utilizing digital scroll refrigeration technology to offer effective energy savings. Flow capacities can vary from 1250 scfm to 12,500 scfm, based on combinations of 2500 and 1250 scfm modules; each module has air-side isolation valves, a cooling water control valve, and cooling water isolation valves. Service panels on the top, front, and back of each module make maintenance access quick and easy; individual electrical disconnect switches making it possible to service one module without de-energizing others.
CONTACT: Kaeser Compressors, 877-586-2691
WATERJET
WARDJet, Tallmadge, Ohio, introduces the Emerald Series high-quality, low-cost waterjet system. Designed, fabricated and assembled at company headquarters in Tallmadge, the unit includes the ability to load material into the cutting area from all four sides and index sheets of unlimited length in all directions. Standard features include the WARDJet dynamic mini hopper with nine pre-set abrasive flow rates and ballscrew drive with 25mm linear rails.
CONTACT: WARDjet, 330-677-9100, ext. 6
INSTALLATION, REPAIR, RENEWAL
VACUUM RAILS
Braxton-Bragg LLC, Knoxville, Tenn., offers the Stone Pro Vacuum Support Rail system for use with polished and textured surfaces. Each unit includes a 7’ and 4’ rail and four suction cups connected in a series with a 12V power unit in the base cup. Each cup can be positioned by sliding it laterally along the rail.
CONTACT: Braxton-Bragg, 800-575-4401
COUNTERTOP WARMING
Heated Stone Products, Lakeville, Minn., introduces FeelsWarm™ Technology, a low-voltage heating element designed specifically for countertops. The unit gently raises the temperature of the stone 20°F to 25°F degrees, just enough to remove the initial cold shock when a person leans on the counter or touches the surface in the morning. The elements, .025” thick, can be embedded flush on the undersurface of a countertop, or custom-cut to specific countertop outlines and applied with pressure-sensitive adhesive. Pre-sized self-adhesive elements are also available, from 11” X 24” to 17” X 30”. Units include a five-year warranty.
CONTACT: Heated Stone Products, 952-898-9505
