New Products – November 2011
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MACHINERY
SUCTION-CUP PROTECTION
Blick Industries, Laguna Beach, Calif., introduces the Saw Cup for use with CNC and manual production centers with a saw aggregate attachment. The unit places a disposable top on the company’s suction cups, offering protection from blade edges and allowing cup placement for support regardless of tool path – the cups can go right under the sawing area. The product will be available in most of the company’s suction-cup sizes.
Contact: Blick Industries, 949-499-5026
VALUE-PRICED WATERJETS
MAXIEM® Waterjets, Kent, Wash., expands the line of JetCutting Center products to include 16 new machines. The latest versions of the latest high-performance, low-cost machines from the OMAX® Corp. division are in its 2000, 3000 and 4000 series; all include the company’s 50,000 psi direct-drive pump technology and sharing Intelli-MAX® software and Intelli-TRAX® linear-drive technology. Other shared features high-pressure track plumbing for additional X-axis coverage and DualBRIDGE System compatibility, using two Y-bridges for increased productivity. Worktable ranges range from 240” X 80” to 640” X 160”.
Contact: MAXIEM Waterjets, 877-629-4365
INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, RENEWAL
3D LASER MEASURING
ETemplate Systems, Raleigh, N.C., introduces the ELaser digital-measuring system, utlizing the new Leica 3D Disto Laser state-of-the-art distancemeter and ETemplate’s new Measure Manager™ software. Specifically developed for comprehensive 2D and 3D as-built measuring for design, fabrication and installation, ELaser is available in different configurations, including ELaser Pro for the residential and commercial market and ELaser countertop with auto-draw and full 3D functionality and self-leveling for general stone installation projects.
Contact: ETemplate Systems, 866-877-6933
EDUCATION
ONLINE THIN-SET COURSE
The University of Ceramic Tile and Stone (UofCTS), San Diego, introduces its Tile Installer Thin-set Certification (TITC) course, available in English and Spanish. Developed for tile installers who work with stone, ceramic, porcelain, glass or any other adhered tile products, the course offers a comprehensive review of the tile thin-set adhesive installation standards and methods following ANSI A108, the TCNA Handbook, and common installation material manufacturer’s requirements. Once registered, students have 14 days to complete the course at their own rate.
Contact: UofCTS, 866-669-1550
PUBLICATIONS & ONLINE
SALES PROMOTION
Champlain Stone, Warrensburg, N.Y., introduces a collection of promotional materials, offered in an attractive box with pictures of its natural-stone products and a full-color chart of available stone types. It can function as an identity package for architects and designers, or as a custom-collated, one-of-a-kind presentation kit for sales meetings.
Contact: Champlain Stone Ltd., 518-623-2902
