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Arbor Age October 2014

For more than 30 years, Arbor Age magazine has been covering new and innovative products, services, technology and research vital to tree care companies, municipal arborists and utility right-of-way maintenance companies

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30 OCTOBER 2014 ARBOR AGE www.arborage.com NEW PRODUCTS ALL GEAR "FRICTION 8" PRUSIK "Friction 8" from All Gear is an 8mm Polyester and Technora cover over a Vectran braided core. This neon-orange and tan Prusik line offers excellent heat resistance when used as a friction hitch. Quality engineering and construction are guaranteed by premium fibers and excellent quality control. The "Friction 8" provides the climber with the ability to increase safety, and a good firm construction keeps the line round for high performance. The Friction 8 is available in 28-inch and 32-inch Prusik lengths, or 250-, 600- and 1,200-foot spools. Tensile is 4,100 pounds. ALTEC DSC6 CONTROL-FEED DISC WOOD CHIPPER Altec's newest chipper addition is an easy- to-use solution for the operator who needs a smaller machine capable of processing a large amount of debris. An eight-blade feed roller design allows for smooth operation for all types and sizes of material while maintaining a convenient 6-inch-by-10-inch feed opening. The transition zone between the feed roller and cutting disc has been redesigned to provide more productive, efficient chipping. The DSC6 features automatic protection of the unit's drive belt and clutch. This feature automatically shuts off the engine if a disc jam is detected to prevent damage to the machine. Additional features have been improved for easier care and maintenance of the unit including: Upgraded feed table for added strength and rust prevention. Pivot arm knuckle has a self-lubricating composite bearing requiring less maintenance. Standardized door fasteners allow one tool for all-access door maintenance. ARBORJET QUIK-JET AIR The Arborjet QUIK-jet Air is an air-powered trunk injection device designed to deliver precise formulation dosing in a matter of seconds to maximize productivity and reduce labor time. The QUIK-jet Air is the latest weapon in the war against tree insects and diseases. Its innovative design combines the simplicity of the popular QUIK-jet and power of the VIPER Air Hydraulic systems. The QUIK-jet Air features one-thumb switch operation, precise dose measuring, and air-powered injection in a rugged aluminum body weighing less than 2 pounds that is ergonomically balanced for hand comfort. Designed for the tree care applicator who wants to inject multiple trees within a short time span, the QUIK-jet Air comes in its own kit bag with a shoulder strap, compressed air tank, drill bits, cleaning solution, and extra pockets for tools and related supplies. ARBORJET ARBOR-MOBILE The new ARBOR-mobile smartphone app from Arborjet offers instant access to a Solution Finder to help diagnose tree issues, an Emerald Ash Borer Project Cost Calculator, Tree Tag capability using GPS, and more. Tree care professionals can now easily access Arborjet's knowledge base and online tools while in the field or on the road with ARBOR-mobile, a new mobile phone application available on the Apple App Store and Google Play. ARBOR-mobile helps professionals diagnose tree issues by searching on trees or pests within the database, and provides information about each along with the recommended Arborjet treatments. Arbor Age A+ New Product Awards Arbor Age recognizes some of the top new products to hit the market in the past year As we approach TCI EXPO, other industry trade shows, and another slate of exciting new products to be introduced to the market, Arbor Age looks back at the standout new products of the past year.* In alphabetical order, they are as follows: A R BO R AG E W I N N E R

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