2009 Most Innovative Products

Tools

Electric Hydraulic Pump Predator Series hydraulic pumps improve worksite productivity by decreasing the time needed to execute bolting and tensioning tasks. The pump provides constant horsepower output and maximizes motor torque and hydraulic fluid flow compared with 2- or 3-stage pumps. That increases useable power by eliminating flow power lag between traditional pump stages as they build pressure. The pump makes tools operate faster than 2- or 3-stage pumps. In addition, it is rated for continuous operation with no need for cool-down periods that cause work delays. A quick-connect coupling system offers fast setup, and a rugged roll cage makes for easy portability. Power Team. 815-874-5556. www.powerteam.com. World of Concrete Booth N313.
High-Performance Total Station The new Sokkia Classic SET X total station is a rugged, high-performance total station incorporating the latest technology with traditional surveying functionality. An environmental protection rating of IP65 makes SET X the highest in its class, allowing it to withstand the harshest conditions on the most demanding jobsites. SET X is available in 1-, 2-, 3- and 5-second models for use in a wide range of positioning applications. Sokkia Corp. 800-476-5542. www.sokkia.com. World of Concrete Booth C4381.
Precision Altimeter for Leveling The Ziplevel precision altimeter replaces a rotary laser so one person working alone can set up in seconds, rather than minutes, to level and measure precision elevations directly in digits. It eliminates line-of-sight issues and measures with up to 0.050-in. precision more than 40 vertical ft and a 200-ft-diameter circle on a single setup. It covers unlimited ranges without tabulation or calculations. The rugged device operates from minus 22° F to 158° F for up one year of typical daily use on just one 9V battery. Ziplevel/Technidea Corp. 800-805-5383. www.ziplevel.com. World of Concrete Booth S21121.
Curing Blanket Roller The BlanketRoller simplifies dealing with curing blankets. Rather than a crew on hands and knees in snow, mud, or frozen ground rolling up concrete curing blankets or construction barrier fencing, a single person can do so easily in seconds from a comfortable standing position. Simply pull the blanket between the two tubes, turn the crank handle approximately six times, and the curing blanket is completely rolled up and ready to secure and slide off. It is easily transported in the bed of any full-size pickup. BlanketRoller/Tradesman Tools. 320-963-0911. www.tradesmantools.com. World of Concrete Booth S22011.
Rotary Hammer Drill The TE 80 ATC-AVR Combihammer features Active Torque Control (ATC) and Active Vibration Reduction (AVR) that protect both the user and the tool. Powered by a 1700W motor, it is the most powerful combihammer on the market and a leader in drilling and chiseling performance. It comes complete with a built-in Theft Protection System (TPS) that makes unauthorized use of the tool impossible. Hilti Inc. 800-879-8000. www.us.hilti.com. World of Concrete Booth O30874.
Reciprocating Saw The WSR 36-A cordless reciprocating saw cuts through the same tough applications typically performed with a corded saw, but without the hassle or setup time of cords or generators. Its 36V, 3.3-amp-hour lithium ion battery system is the same platform used by many of the company's cordless tools. The saw includes Active Vibration Reduction (AVR) and cuts pipe, strut, threaded rod, steel studs, and other miscellaneous steel, as well as wood with nails, wood beams, treated lumber, plywood, wood composites, and plastics. Hilti Inc. 800-879-6000. www.us.hilti.com. World of Concrete Booth O30874.
Surfacing and Dust-Collection Guards Three new families of patented grinder attachments offer angle grinder users new levels of functionality, comfort, and safety. SG-Series attachments are designed for concrete surfacing applications where aggressive dust removal is a must. The DC-Series attachments provide efficient dust removal and collection in masonry cutting applications. CG-Series cutoff guards are ideal for applications where safety is the primary concern, such as exterior concrete cutting, grinding, and metal cutoff applications. Compatible with all Bosch One Touch Guard System 4 1/2-in. through 7-in. angle grinders, the new attachments install without tools. Bosch Power Tools. 877-267-2499. www.boschtools.com. World of Concrete Booth O31659.
Dust-Collecting Rotary Hammer Designed for interior or overhead drilling where dust exposure must be avoided, the 7.4-lb 11250VSRD Dust Collection Rotary Hammer is a powerful tool that also is light and compact. Its Micro Filter system and unique two-fan design capture dust particles of all sizes and dramatically reduce exposure to airborne dust. Bosch Power Tools. 877-267-2499. www.boschtools.com. World of Concrete Booth O31659.