New Products – April 2012

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MITER ATTACHMENT
AccuGlide Saws, Atascadero, Calif., offers the the patented MiterMaster Attachment, compatible with all AccuGlide Saw models,  for precision miter fascia cuts up to 11’.  The unit is fully adjustable for stone thicknesses up to 1-1/4” (3cm) and miter cut depth to 2-1/4” (5.5cm). The rigid design of the AccuGlide Saw and MiterMaster virtually eliminates vibration and deflection, for fast and precise results.
Contact: AccuGlide Saws, 888-742-0358

DIAMUT LINE
Granite City Tool, Waite Park, Minn., is now the exclusive distributor of Diamut’s Hyper Speed Line (HyS) of tooling and the original Flash Polishers. The HyS system optimizes the composition of the metal/diamond matrix with a higher performance bond and the flow of water with more coolant slots during CNC production, offering a higher-quality finish at faster speeds and longer tool life, all while using less spindle amps. Flash Polish Wheels produce a brilliant shine, are easier to align than other polish wheels, and provide a long tool life.
Contact: Granite City Tool, 800-328-7094

INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, RENEWAL

SILICONE ADHESIVE
Glue Warehouse, Sumas, Wash., introduces RTV 4500 Sil-Bond, a 100% silicone, NSF-certified high-performance adhesive in 10.3 oz. cartridges. The non-shrinking, UV-stable adhesive offers +/- 25% joint movement, and is available in four solid colors – white, almond, aluminum or black – and nine translucent colors, plus a clear.
Contact: Glue Warehouse, 877-595-4583

NON-STAIN SILICONE
Pecora Corp., Harleysville, Pa., introduces 898NST Non-Staining Sanitary Silicone with NST Non-Staining Technology®. The solution not only resists the growth of unsightly and potentially dangerous molds, but also eliminates the potential for staining of natural stones. The sealant is neutral cure and does not contain fluid molecules that damage natural stone such as marble or granite, protecting tiles, counter-tops or other surfaces from unsightly stains.
Contact: Pecora Corp., 215-799-7537

MASONRY ADHESIVE
Hilti Inc., Tulsa, Okla, introduces the IT-HY 70 Adhesive Anchoring System for work with masonry base materials such as grout-filled block, hollow brick/CMU and multi-wythe brick walls. The composite sleeve design provides strong fastenings, with curing in 45 minutes at 70°F. The cap is easily removable allowing composite sleeves to be snapped together to combine for custom lengths.
Contact: Hilti Inc., 800-879-8000

PUBLICATIONS, SOFTWARE & ONLINE

INTERACTIVE STONE DESIGN
Levantina USA, Dallas, launches ‘Inspiration by Levantina’, an interactive design tool to customize a space with different materials from the company’s extensive natural stone collection. The web-based tool – available here – offers a choice of 50 products to create kitchen, interior or exterior space; the products are grouped together by color and/or type of material, and the software guides the design with color combinations for floors, walls and fittings.
Contact: Levantina USA, 972-488-2800