New Products – September 2012

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CONCRETE GRINDER
CS Unitec Inc., Norwalk, Conn., introduces the EBS 180 H 7” hand-held grinder for prepping concrete and other hard surfaces. The unit features a 20 AMP, 3.3 HP motor running 7” diameter diamond wheels at a free-load 9,500 RPM. It also includes a built-in vacuum port for dust-free operation, an integrated shock absorbing system to reduce vibration and ergonomically designed side handles for handling and control. The front edge of the dust guard is removable to allow grinding right up to the wall.
Contact: CS Unitec Inc., 800-700-5919

ROTARY HAMMER
Makita U.S.A. Inc., La Mirada, Calif., introduces the LXRH011 SDS-PLUS Rotary Hammer, a cordless, 1”, 18V brushless unit delivering up to 4,700 BPM with a net weight of 10.2 lbs. The unit includes the HEPA Dust Xtraction Vacuum Attachment for capturing dust particles to 0.3 microns, with two-second extended suction after trigger release to collect dust/debris as a bit is removed from a surface. Additional features include 3-mode operation (rotation only, hammering with rotation, and hammer only) and a depth adjustment guide for increased drilling depth accuracy.
Contact: Makita U.S.A. Inc., 800-462-5482

INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, RENEWAL

ONLINE COLOR ADHESIVE MATCHING
Integra Adhesives, Abbotsford, B.C., launches its Optics stone gallery, a unique online color match guide for natural stone. The webpage allows fabricators to visually see more than 180 samples of natural stone matched with one of the 15 natural-stone-adhesive colors that are part of the Integra Optics collection. The webpage can be accessed by computer or mobile device for use in the shop or at the job to match the material with the Integra adhesive with uniform and fast cure speed, reduced labor and reliable bond strength. All of the natural-stone adhesives are available in three cartridges: 100ml to fit in a regular caulking gun, standard 250ml and the 500ml that’s ideal for large projects.
Contact: Integra Adhesives,  888-862-6665

EASY-SHIP ADHESIVE
TENAX USA, Charlotte, N.C., introduces the Quattro Bucket Box, with four 1.25 gallon cans of adhesive packaged in one heavy-duty box, allowing the single shipment of five gallons via UPA or FedEx Ground without extra hazmat fees. Available soutions, all shipped with hardener, include transparent in flowing, knife-Tixo and knife-H grades; buff in knife and flowing grades; white knife grade; and travertine filler.
Contact: TENAX USA, 800-341-0432

EPOXY GROUT
MAPEI Americas, Deerfield Beach, Fla., introduces Kerapoxy CQ, a new epoxy grout containing quartz aggregate to make it easy for installers to remove grout from the surface of tile during application. The reduced amount of residue and film present after grouting eases clean-up; the solution is available in 18 colors.
Contact: MAPEI Americas, 800-426-2734

ACCESSORIES

COMPACT SINK
BLANCO, Lumberton, N.J., introduces the CRYSTALLINE compact sink, with an integrated opaque safety glass functioning as a cutting board while visually hiding the unit to create valuable counterspace in tight kitchen spaces. Available in black or white, the sink offers a depth of 7 1/8″ and is 17½” wide X 20½” long. Made from 304 series, 18-gauge stainless steel and 18/10 chrome-nickel content, the satin-polished sink features the company’s MicroEdge™ technology to drop in with a virtual flush edge.
Contact: Blanco America, 800-451-5782