KOBELCO Construction Machinery USA has launched its latest innovation, the KOBELCO SK520LC-11, an excavator designed to meet the demands of the modern construction jobsite. This new model combines advanced technology, enhanced efficiency and exceptional durability, setting a new standard for heavy-duty machinery. This 55 ton class-11 series excavator offers unmatched added value and delivers superior performance, efficiency and productivity. Like other -11 series machines, it follows the KOBELCO “performance x design” concept for superior operator controllability and comfort. The SK520LC-11 has an operating weight at approximately 121,000 pounds and has top-performing cycle times, lift capacity and digging force. This trendsetting … Read more
Master Lock Showcases New Connected LOTO Solution
Master Lock introduces the Connected Lockout Tagout Solution, enabling users to digitally transform a jobsite by bringing safety, accountability and innovation together on a desktop or mobile device. Streamline processes, assign and track procedures and make real-time decisions when they matter most. Get complete and connected control, all in one place. Features of the new solution include the following: Real-time visibility and control of a facility’s LOTO procedures in order to streamline processes, boost accountability and ensure maximum worker safety — all while adhering to OSHA standards. Track procedure data for full visibility of active and completed procedures, providing an … Read more
C-Crete Pours World’s First Basalt-Based Concrete
C-Crete Technologies has deployed the world’s first basalt-based concrete, a significant move forward in the company’s development of eco-conscious construction materials. The recent pour at 7200 Woodlawn in Seattle, Washington was for a 20 ton, slab-on-grade outdoor concrete foundation for a loading dock stem wall and partial ramp replacement, using basalt as the primary binder entirely, replacing Portland cement. This pour builds upon previous successful pours at the same building, called Hubbard’s Corner, bringing the total to about 140 tons of C-Crete’s cement-free concretes, each employing a distinct feedstock, such as zeolite or basalt. At the core of C-Crete’s innovation … Read more
Robotic Drywall Finishing Company Canvas Launches 1200CX
Construction robotics company Canvas has released its new product, the 1200CX. Years of development and customer feedback have resulted in a compact, lightweight and easily maneuverable machine that is highly versatile across project portfolios, and enables customers with smaller spaces such as multifamily and tower construction projects to leverage Canvas machines. Features of the 1200CX include: Compact design: Measures 30 inches by 34.5 inches and weighs only 1,200 pounds with an impressive 12-foot finishing height All-wheel steering: All-wheel steering makes it a breeze to position and maneuver in tight spaces Battery powered: Runs all day on a single charge Wall-to-wall finishing: … Read more
Simplify Head Protection Accessories with MSA V-Gard H2 Safety Helmet
MSA Safety’s V-Gard H2 Safety Helmet provides comfort and versatility, while incorporating the latest technology to help protect against lateral impacts. The optional Mips brain protection system for industrial safety helmets adds another layer of protection designed to help reduce the risk of brain trauma by redirecting rotational energies in the event of certain angled impacts. Additional features include: ANSI Z89.1 Type II certification with integrated chinstrap for enhanced protection against lateral impacts, including during slips, trips & falls Optional venting for improved airflow, cooling and reduced heat stress Extensive accessory compatibility with nearly all V-Gard H1 and V-Gard accessories … Read more