Better Roads Digital Magazine
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NUSTAR 'If it rolls, we can move it' NuStar's Power Pusher can be used in lieu of a forklift to save on fuel costs. The company embraces the mantra, "If it rolls, we can move it" for the company's Power Pusher pedestrian-operated, battery-powered pusher. According to Nu- Star, it is significantly less expensive than a forklift, and operators do not need a license. The pusher also comes with a built-in battery charger that plugs into a standard outlet. With a footprint less than 2 square yards, the Power Pusher can be stored at a jobsite and is easy to transport from site to site. One person can use the device to push, pull and maneuver wheeled loads up to 150,000 pounds, or those with high-rolling resistance. Write 28 on reader card KNAACK/WEATHER GUARD A drawer to 'pack it all in' Knaack and Weather Guard Products' Pack Rat Drawer Units for trucks and vans are made from durable 14-gauge steel. The units offer easy access to hundreds of pounds of tools and supplies while leaving floor space open for hauling materials or moving in and out of the vehicle. Multiple drawers and dividers provide numerous setups to meet the needs of specific professions, from carpenter to electrician, to HVAC installer. Anti-skid strips on top of the drawer assembly offer traction for wet and muddy boots. Smooth rolling drawers allow easy opera- tion and can carry up to 425 pounds of equipment. Full weather stripping protects against the elements. In addition, drawers are completely removable for easy cleaning and feature a one-touch, push-button latch assembly for one-handed operation. Pack Rat Drawer Units come in one-, two-, three- and four-drawer units with both wide and narrow drawer compartments. Size options include 9- or 12-1/2-inch heights, and 24- or 48-inch lengths. Widths range from 10-1/4 inches to 39-3/4 inches Write 29 on reader card RHYTHM ENGINEERING Real-time adaptive traffic control Traffic technology company Rhythm Engineering is in the process of outfitting its 500th intersection with the InSync real-time adaptive traffic control system. The InSync system gives traffic signals artificial intelligence to adapt to traffic demand moment by moment, helping to prevent traffic jams and accidents, cutting drivers' travel time up to 50 percent, and reducing vehicles' fuel use and emissions by 20-30 percent. Write 30 on reader card LAB HOT AIR LANCES High-velocity hot air to cure cracks LAB Hot Air Lances clean, dry and prepare pavement cracks and joints with high-velocity hot air. This ensures a dry work area for crack-filling crews to start on time, regardless of a recent rain. Because of the high-temperature, flameless hot air, crack-sealing work can be continued all year long by as- suring clean dry cracks prior to a hot-pour application. The high-velocity hot air completely prepares the area without disturbing the surrounding surface. High-temperature, hot-air drying significantly enhances the durable bonding of any sealant. All LAB models are constructed of stainless steel and are available with 40- or 50-foot hose kit assemblies. Write 31 on reader card Write 156 on Reader Service Card Chemung_BR0112pg40.indd 1 Better Roads February 2012 5112/21/11 6:55 PM