Mood at Stone+tec was better than for a long time

Stone+tec 2007, the 15. International Trade Fair Natural Stone and Stoneprocessing Technology in the Exhibition Centre Nuremberg from 6-9 June 2007, registered encouraging growth over the previous event two years ago. The 2007 edition of the exhibition has proved its great stability with 961 exhibitors and over 41,000 visitors. “That the natural stone industry is recovering again has been apparent since last year, ” says Roland Kast, Exhibition... 

Ultrasonic leak detector for energy conservation

EXAIR’s new Ultrasonic Leak Detector, ULD, is a hand-held, high quality instrument that can locate costly leaks in a compressed air system. Testing the various unions, pipes, valves and fittings of a complete installation can be done quickly and effectively at distances up to 20′ away. High pressure air expanding to atmosphere creates high frequency turbulence that the ULD converts into an audible tone which can be heard through the supplied... 

RTP introduces new PEEK sheet products

RTP Company’s Sheet and Film Division announced its stocking of polyetheretherketone, PEEK, sheets in 2′x 4′ sizes in five different thicknesses ranging from ½ mm to 3 mm. PEEK is a high strength and high temperature resin with high mechanical properties and chemical resistance. It also has superior wear resistance and dimensional stability. In addition, RTP Company can produce PEEK sheets comprised of FDA- compliant ingredients.... 

New Hilti TE 50 Combihammer

New Hilti TE 50 Combihammer combines a strong motor with an ergonomic design to help provide maximum performance for demanding drilling applications. Suitable for drilling holes for rebar dowels or anchor bolts in concrete, stone and masonry, or moderate chiseling on concrete and masonry, the TE 50 has a powerful 1050-watt motor and hammering mechanism for superior performance when drilling up to 1″ diameter holes. With a lightweight and compact... 

Stone+tec offers ideas on natural stone

Stone+tec 2007, which takes place in the Exhibition Centre Nuremberg from 6-9 June 2007, reflects the whole spectrum of the production chain and individual use of natural stone. Its value and versatility have made natural stone an extremely popular material for interior design. Calibrated standard tiles of natural stone are offered by today’s good tiling firms: over 80 per cent of the German tilers include laying such tiles in their range of... 

SunWize introduces solar modules for remote site power

SunWize Technologies has announced a new line of single crystalline modules with FM approval for Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, and D, Hazardous Locations. The new SunWize SL series includes 6, 12 and 24-watt modules. SL modules are very durable making them suitable for remote site locations. SunWize SL modules include an impact resistant glass front, Tedlar back, EVA encapsulate, anodized aluminum tubular frame with pre-drilled mounting holes,... 

Asphalt Rollers offer foldable Roll-Over Protection.

Stone Construction Equipment Inc.’s WolfPac(TM) Asphalt Rollers – WP4100, WP3100 and WP3100D are now available with optional foldable Roll-Over Protection (ROPs). The foldable ROPs increase the rollers’ versatility for a wide variety of confined areas including garages and parking structures where low heights create an obstacle. When folded to 73″, the operator can back the roller into a garage or other structure to get optimum...