Masonry Magazine June 1964 Page. 20
PRODUCT
PROFIT
MAKERS
Selector Wheel
Saw Blade & Cut-Off Wheel Selector makes it easy to choose the correct blade or cut-off wheel for cutting all major types of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, woods, masonry, asbestos and gypsum products. The circular selector, Form 45334, also advises on cutting techniques. For a copy, write: Skil Corporation, 5033 Elston Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60630.
New Brochure
Koehring Division of Koehring Company is offering a new brochure on its Model 218 Truck Crane.
The six-page brochure features the machine's hydraulic outriggers, and has assembly photographs pointing out features of the main machinery.
The Koehring 218 is rated at 18 tons capacity.
Write the manufacturer, Koehring Division, 3026 W. Concordia Avenue, Milwaukee, Wis.
Soil Compactor
A gasoline powered portable soil compactor that weighs only 100 pounds yet delivers 540-600 solid 1,500 pound blows per minute has just been announced by Champion Manufacturing Company of St. Louis, Missouri. Called the "Champ-Pak", the unit is powered by a 4 horsepower, heavy duty, industrial type, 2 cycle, Jacobsen engine the only engine specially modified for long life under the stress of compacting blows.
As a safety feature, the gas tank is positioned at the front of the unit, away from the operator. One man can easily lift a Champ-Pak and carry it about on his shoulder.
A foot kick plate makes the unit easy to push and guide. A ski-type shoe design creates an exclusive "pre-tamp" feature and lets the unit move easily through high lifts of loose dirt. A hole in the front of the shoe makes it easy to pull the unit through specially high lifts or up steep banks.
Springs of special patented steel (easily and inexpensively replaced) absorb all shock for the operator. When a Champ-Pak is turned loose on level ground, it "dances" on the spot due to built-in balance. Maintenance is reduced to a level never before available in a compactor. hamp-Paks average 90 days operation between maintenance other than minor items such as carbon removal and spark plug adjustment. Carbon removal, carburetor adjustment, spring replacement and air cleaner removal are all done quickly and easily. An automatic lubrication system feeds all parts requiring oil for 8 hours.
For illustrated literature and the name of your nearest Champion Champ-Pak dealer, write Champion Manufacturing Company, 3700 Forest Park Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri 63108.
Scaffold Hoist
Universal Manufacturing Corporation of Zelienople, Pennsylvania, announces a new kind of scaffold hoist system which will carry a 750 lb. load to any height, then swivel 180 degrees to place the load squarely on a builder's work platform.
Universal's "Scaf O Matic" Hoist is designed to eliminate the need for any workman to step off his work platform on to the lift platform, or even to lean over.
A simple hand lever swings the lift platform or cage to the center of the work platform in complete safety and with materials positioned for immediate use.
The complete assembly, which can be set up in about half-an-hour, includes the tubular steel tower, platform or cage, hoist, blocking member, most base and cathead. The entire assembly is dichromate galvanized and can be supplied painted for easy spotting on large jobs.
The tower consists of 612-foot mast sections. It can be set up all at once or with the scaffolding, its height limited only by the height of the scaffolding itself. The base contains the bottom sheave assembly and the cathead is built not to sag under the heaviest loads. The cathead fits any mast section and can be used on a tower of any height.
The platform or cage is of cantilevered construction. It rides level and has pockets for an optional guard rail.
The hoist, designed by Universal, has a four-cycle, nine hp, air-cooled Briggs and Stratton gasoline engine and heavy-duty drum with cable capacity for any tower height. One hundred and fifty feet of 5/16 inch, 6 x 7 IPS steel cable is supplied. The hoist uses SKF thrust bearings and a friction type brake and clutch.
As an optional feature, Universal also supplies the assembly with a choice of three electric motors: 110-220 volt single phase or 220-440 volt three-phase A. C. and 115-230 volt D. C.
The specially designed blocking member eliminates the usual wood blocking. It positions the hoist parallel to the scaffold run. 14 feet from the mast base, thus keeps the operator from being underneath the load.
Further information on the Scaf-O-Matic Hoist is available from the Universal Manufacturing Corporation, Zelienople, Pennsylvania.
Special Hopper
To facilitate installation of its rapid-flowing Masonry Fill Insulation, the Zonolite Division of W. R. Grace & Co. designed this special hopper. Made of in. plywood, the hopper has steel teeth which split open the bottom of the bag. The hopper sides are adjustable to funnel the insulation into large or small blocks and cavities. One bag can be emptied into a wall in as little as 15 seconds. Plans for this and a larger hopper are offered by writing Zonolite Division, W. R. Grace & Co., Dept. MF-84, 135 South La Salle Street, Chicago, III. 60603.
High Lift Loader
Over 80 improvements in design features and construction are included in the new models of High Lift Loaders recently introduced by the Lull Engineering Co., Inc., of St. Paul, Minnesota.
The Model 7C-1-31. shown in the photo. is Lull's new 4,000 lb. capacity machine designed to elevate loads of brick, block, mortar. lumber, etc. up to 31 foot heights. This model now features a host of improvements, including a single mast for greater visibility and a new heavier, wider, safer transverse carriage. Additional design features include a new bucket seat for greater operator comfort with an easy-to-get-at tool box positioned below it, re-positioned operator controls for brakes, steering and throttle, and a new location for the steering wheel. Lull now also offers a wider operator shield for greater safety (optional equipment). According to the manufacturer, a great number of additional improvements have been made throughout the machine by the use of new longer-wearing materials to insure trouble-free machine life. These improvements include heavier rails, rollers, etc.
For complete information and illustrated literature on the Lull Line of High Lift Loaders, write Lull Engineering Co., Inc., 3045 Highway 13, St. Paul 11, Minnesota.
Masonry Saws
Three new heavy-duty masonry saw models have been developed by Omark Industries, Inc., Portland, Oregon, and are now available nationally through Omark factory branches and selected independent distributors, according to William Todd, Omark Diamond Products Manager.
Called the OM-260, OM-270 and OM-280, the ruggedly built saws all feature new high-torque continuous duty, totally enclosed fancooled GE motors. Each in available with either single phase 60 cycle, 115/230 volt, or three phase, 60 cycle, 208-220/440 volt motors.
Three HP motors are standard on the OM-260 and OM-270 while the OM-280 is equipped with a big 5 HP version.
The OM-260 has a 14 in. blade capacity with 5 in. cutting depth while the OM-270 and OM-280 both have 14 in. and 20 in. blade capacity with 8 in, cutting depths.
In the concrete and masonry sawing and drilling field only since 1959, Omark last year experienced a 188% increase is sales of diamond products, and total sales for the entire corporation neared the $19 million mark. Omark also manufactures Oregon Saw Chain Accessories, Drive-Powder Actuated tools, pins loans, and Omark Gramweld Percussive stud welding equipment.