2009 Most Innovative Products

Demolition & Repair

Berm Grinder The BG325 Berm Grinder's offset design and low-profile drum and housing allow it to remove the berm while leaving the guardrail intact, eliminating a costly and time-consuming aspect of highway repair projects. The center pivot design places the down force of the skidsteer directly over the cutting drum. Electric or hydraulic controls are available to operate side shift and tilt functions. Side shift allows the cutting drum to extend laterally past the skidsteer's tires to reach under guardrails and obstructions and then retracts for transport. Coneqtec/Universal. 888-832-3462 www.coneqtecuniversal.com. World of Concrete Booth C7081.
Fast Setting Structural Concrete Repair Polymer Metzger/McGuire's Rapid Restore is a fast setting, low viscosity structural repair polymer designed for repairing narrow cracks and surface defects such as popouts, bolt holes, and spalls. Unlike many low viscosity repair materials, Rapid Restore is virtually odor free and contains no VOCs or solvents. Its ultra-fast curing properties allow for defects to be ground flush in as little as 35 minutes as part of a typical grinding/polishing system. Available in a range of colors, it can be custom color matched for any floor project. Metzger/McGuire. 800-223-6680. www.metzgermcguire.com. World of Concrete Booth S11855.
Crack Injection Concrete Repair The Roadware Microdoweling concrete repair system features needle tip injectable polyurethanes that penetrate deep into concrete surfaces and cure in as little as 10 minutes. Repairs can restore aggregate interlock in loose joints and can structurally bond slabs back together without becoming brittle. Roadware Inc. 800-522-7623. www.roadware.us. World of Concrete Booth S11951.
Diamond Wire Saw The Mikury Wire Saw is made without diamond beads, which improves cutting speed and lengthens life compared with other wire saws. It smoothly cuts steel and other metals, can cut in either direction, and because of its light weight requires fewer pulleys. It also can be used underwater. Zered Inc. 877-909-3733. www.zeredinc.com. World of Concrete Booth S12508.
Foundation Repair Solution The DynaPier combines the best features of segmented concrete piers and hollow-piped pushed piers in a product that excels by allowing sufficient depth, superior strength, and the ability to create a concentric load for foundation repair projects. The interlocking, patented DynaPier segments consist of high-strength concrete precast in a galvanized steel sleeve. They resist corrosion and provide superior compressive resistance (60 tons). DynaPier. 816-765-4800. www.thedynapier.com. World of Concrete Booth S14729.
Joint Stabilizer The SD7 Joint-Saver is a mechanical device that re-establishes load transfer across joints in concrete floors by coring a hole straddling the joint and inserting the mechanical cylinder. The cylinder is then torqued to expand it and bridge the joint. Once the stabilizer is installed, the floor can be immediately turned over to traffic. It helps keep joint fillers and repair products from failing and reduces both joint spalling and forklift maintenance. Somero Matson Group LLC. 800-584-5553. www.someromatsongroup.com. World of Concrete Booth S22231.
Dust Collection for Handheld Saws The patented Dust Cobra is a durable, long-lasting aftermarket vacuum attachment to convert the handheld saw every contractor owns into a dustless concrete saw. It collects 98% of airborne concrete dust when used with a sufficient vacuum and currently adapts to Stihl and Husquvarna gas cutoff saws using existing holes and hardware. Joe Due Blades and Equipment. 877-563-3383. www.joedue.com. World of Concrete Booth S22328.