Individual chapters of the acclaimed Marble Institute of America’s (MIA) Dimension Stone Design Manual VII (DSDM) are now available for download on the Internet, the association has announced.
GranQuartz launched the new Diarex® Pro Series™ Plus pattern diamond bridge saw blade at Coverings 2008. The Diarex Pro Series Plus is a fast cutting blade that uses a combination of pattern diamond technology, and voids in the segment for fast cutting action and long lasting segment life.
Marmo Machinery USA, one of North America’s leading granite and marble fabrication distributors, has announced the availability of the HTO-2/H bridge cutting machine. The HTO-2/H is a high capacity power cutter ideal for sawing large blocks of granite and other building stones into strips.
An air-powered vacuum lifter-tilter that features fully adjustable suction cups for handling multi-dimensional architectural panels and large metal plates is now available from Anver Corp. of Hudson, MA.
The SHS Vacuum Cup Attachment by Omni Cubed, Inc. has been added to the existing Sink Hole Saver (SHS) rails to create multi-purpose, countertop-strengthening units. This USA-made accessory is constructed from a machined, anodized aluminum plate and 6-inch “thumb-pumped” vacuum cup.
The new Pro-Cart AT1, now available exclusively from GranQuartz, provides a solution to the challenges associated with large and cumbersome countertop installation carts. The product is constructed from aluminum tubing, so it is strong and lightweight at only 46 pounds, reports the company.
Water Treatment Technologies’ Enviro-System is a patented technology that produces thousands of gallons of crystal clear water that it reports is safe for all fabrication equipment - even CNCs and waterjets. The closed-loop EnviroSystem eliminates the need for a permit to discharge the wastewater from the fabrication process, and it demonstrates a company’s efforts to create a “green” shop, recycling the water and supporting the local environment.
Arizona Tile has released a Natural Stone Guide detailing the advantages of natural stone. The brochure also features detailed explanations of natural stone types, including granite, limestone, marble, onyx, quartzite, sandstone, shell stone, slate and travertine.
The new MKDX by MK Diamond Tools, Inc. has been designed to bring the fabrication shop directly to the jobsite. Offering 25 different profile wheels, the MKDX is a versatile tool that gives the contractor the ability to meet any profiling requirements for porcelain, marble or granite. With a 2 HP motor, it can bevel, bullnose and polish a finish on material up to 14 inches in length and a ½-inch in thickness. User friendly, it is designed with ergonomic handles to reduce operator fatigue, an adjustable spray guard to protect against spray and flying debris, and a foot pedal switch for convenience and safety. Built with a heavy-duty reinforced steel frame, the MKDX is designed to ensure long life, fabrication shop productivity and quality.
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