KOBELCO Construction Machinery USA Inc. Launches Next-Gen Excavator to Lineup

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KOBELCO Construction Machinery USA Inc. launches the all-new SK260LC-11 to its lineup of industry-leading construction machinery. This next-generation machine delivers superior performance, greater efficiency and more productivity in this competitive class, and offers more standard features and overall added value than previous models. Since the development of the first-generation ‘SK’ series 25 ton KOBELCO excavator in 1983, this size class has grown in popularity due to its versatility in various general construction applications. Equipped with a new Tier IV Final Yanmar engine, the new SK260LC-11 delivers 194 net horsepower and 577 lb.-ft. of torque at 1,500 rpm, which is a … Read more

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Hilmerson Safety Granted U.S. Patent for Multi-Use Stair/Slab Grabber

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Hilmerson Safety has been granted a U.S. patent for its multi-use stair/slab grabber. This is the eighth patent issued to Hilmerson, which began designing and manufacturing construction-grade safety products in 2001. Made of corrosion- and damage-resistant galvanized steel, the products are used to install fall protection on 5-16-inch-thick concrete slabs and for securing handrails on stairs. An anti-slip grip pad, swivel design and quick-adjust handle solve age-old challenges. Hilmerson Safety also holds multiple patents for its Guardrail System and Safety Rail Cart System, as well as patents for its Barrier Fence Saddle Mounting Bracket, Dual Post Base Plate and its Current Cover. The stair/slab … Read more

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STARC Systems Adds a Rated Ceiling to FireblockWall

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STARC Systems’ one-hour fire-rated system, FireblockWall, now offers a ceiling to create a fully fire-rated enclosure. Facility managers and contractors no longer have to go through the hassle of building through the spaghetti in the ceiling or a soffit that extends to the deck during renovations in occupied healthcare environments. In 2021, STARC introduced FireblockWall, the first modular, reusable one-hour fire-rated temporary containment system. Benefits of FireblockWall include that it effectively stops fires, installs four times faster than drywall, has superior noise-blocking, meets NFPA 101 or IBC code, meets ICRA Class IV & V standards, exceeds ASTM E119 and ASTM … Read more

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Brass Knuckle SmartCut BKCR404 Gloves Smooth as Glass, Strong as Brass

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Safety Today announces the distribution of Brass Knuckle and its SmartCut BKCR404 Gloves for applications requiring toughness and a sure grip. Brass Knuckle SmartCut 404 combines ANSI-cut level A3 protection and a smooth-grip polyurethane coating. Ideal applications include construction, electrical assembly, general assembly, HVAC, manufacturing, vehicular construction, receiving areas and sheet metal. The toughness of SmartCut 404 begins with high-performance HDPE knit fiber that provides protection without bulk and a strength-to-weight ratio 8-15 times higher than steel. Next comes the polyurethane coating on full fingers and palm. Soft and flexible polyurethane coatings are excellent for dry-grip applications, but also perform … Read more

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Lattice Boom Crawlers, Cranes Added to Fleet of ALL Family of Companies

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Seven Manitowoc lattice boom crawlers highlight a package of more than two dozen Manitowoc and Grove cranes being added to the fleet of the ALL Family of Companies. New equipment includes four from the MLC300 line (including MLC300 wide boom and MLC300VPC), and one each Manitowoc 14000, MLC650 and MLC650 rebuild. MLC300 and MLC650 cranes, offering base capacities of 330 tons and 717 tons, respectively, are known for an exceptional ability to go where other lattice boom crawlers cannot, while offering excellent reach and capacity. The purchase also includes 16 Grove rough terrain cranes, with capacities ranging from 30 tons … Read more

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