January 2006

New Dressta Landfill Arrangement Crawler Dozers (LA) are designed to handle the challenges of landfill applications. The new models are the 320 hp Model TD-25H LA, the 225 hp Model TD-20H LA, and the 175 hp Model TD-15H LA.

Sports stadia, arenas, ballparks, and other sports venues can benefit from Peda-Gard, a pedestrian traffic-bearing waterproof coating system by Neogard. Peda-Gard has been used to waterproof areas such as bleachers, concession stands, dressing rooms, and office areas with a slip-resistant, colorfast membrane. Peda-Gard is liquid applied to form a seamless protective barrier, which bridges hairline cracks up to 1/16 of an inch. An approved aggregate embedded in the coating creates a durable, skid-resistant surface.

Skatestoppers by Intellicept are designed to stop skateboarders from damaging railings, benches, planters, curbs, and other fixtures when practicing a trick called “Grinding”-the act of sliding on a curb, handrail, or similar surface using the non-rolling part of the skateboard, skates, or scooters. The high-impact nylon or aluminum.

Powers Fasteners Inc., offers a fully automatic powder actuated tool with its new PA351. The lightweight, .27-caliber tool automatically cycles the load after every shot, allowing the user to fasten up to 700 pins per hour. A 10-pin magazine clip can be loaded into the tool with one hand. The PA351 features a power adjuster that reduces the power level of the load up to two levels, if different base materials are encountered.

Access Industries, a manufacturer of accessibility products, announces the availability of its commercial Porch-Lift vertical platform lifts.

The Porch-Lift vertical platform lifts are a popular alternative to ramps or low-rise elevators. Features include: 750-lb. load capacity; travel speeds of 12 fpm; up to 6 foot maximum lifting height; two maximum stops; remote and platform controls; and 42-inch high guard panels with grab rail.