Calculated Industries, maker of the Construction Master calculators, is offering a line of durable measuring wheels, including the Wheel Master Pro 12. All of the easy-to-use, reliable and accurate devices measure up to 9,999 feet, 11 inches. Wheel Master Pro 12, a top-of-the-line, commercial-grade model, is designed for professionals. The balanced center-line design makes it easy to use. It's lightweight and folds to half size for convenient transport and storage.

Liberated Energy, Inc.’s Guard-Lite, a hybrid lighting and security system, is now available. Its self-powered design enables it to be installed at any location without wiring or an electrical permit. With an increasing need for security and the growing demand for alternative energy, the Guard Lite provides a complete solution. A wireless solar- and wind-powered construction camera fills a void in remote areas where security and surveillance couldn’t be performed before because of the costly expense in trying to provide power and an Internet connection to those areas. Liberated Energy makes this void a thing of the past by offering … Read more

Keeping hydraulic oil clean is an essential part for the reliable operation of any hydraulic system. But clean oil can be a challenge for construction equipment, which is constantly exposed to dirt and water. Shawn Riley, manager of Parts Marketing Operations for Hitachi’s construction product line, relays five tips to help ensure fluid is staying clean and your system is operating at maximum productivity. Filter hydraulic fluid even if it’s new. New fluid isn”t necessarily clean fluid. In most cases, the hydraulic system of a machine cleans the fluid to a higher level once in use. But this could be … Read more