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30 February 2014 Better Roads
Allen reversible plate compactors
Allen Engineering's new line of reversible plate compactors,
designed for applications with limited space, consists of three
models, each with two exciter shafts. The machines, which
reach up to 9.3 horsepower, feature an engine cover, up to
11,241-pound centrifugal force, up to 85-feet-per-minute
travel speed, 20- to 25-inch working width and 42,000 to
5,400 vpm. alleneng.com
betterroads.com/allen-reversible-plate-compactors
Caterpillar hydraulic
coupler prototype
Caterpillar offered a sneak peak at its hydraulic tilting
coupler prototype at World of Concrete last month. Set for
release this summer, the unnamed coupler, which can at-
tach to any excavator or backhoe loader, features hydraulic
interface and simplicity with coupling to most machines
as a quick-attach coupler. cat.com
betterroads.com/cat-hydraulic-coupler-prototype
ITW Red Head Epcon
C6+ concrete adhesive
ITW Red Head's newly improved Epcon C6+ specialty concrete adhe-
sive offers a high and consistent tension performance in submerged
applications and can install at jobsites where concrete is wet. Available
in 10- and 20-ounce tubes, the adhesive has an improved dispensing
capability and minimized odor. itwredhead.com
betterroads.com/itw-red-head-epcon-c6
By Amanda Bayhi, Online Managing Editor
Special World of Concrete 2014
coverage from the show fl oor. Please
see betterroads.com for additional
product and press event coverage.
MMFX ChromX 4100
high-strength rebar
MMFX Steel's ChromX 4100 rebar has
the same mechanical properties of
high-strength ASTM A1035 reinforc-
ing steel and serves as a high-strength
alternative for applications in which
corrosion resistance isn't needed. The
high-strength rebar allows structures
to be built with up to 40 percent
less steel and offers up to 60 per-
cent in cost savings. mmfx.com
betterroads.com/mmfx-chromx-4100
