 Apex Equipment International Inc., Whitehall, N.Y., is now the U.S. representative for Levico Terme, Italy-based Steinex S.r.l. for splitting machines for all types of natural stone and concrete manufactured materials. Steinex lines include the Igloo, with nine different models designed to split paving stones up to 23.6” X 21.7”; Broadway, with eight different models designed for paving and small wall stones in sizes up to 50.4” X 15.7”; and the Manhir and Windstar lines, which will handle split faces for walls, large tiles and small curbs, as well as concrete products. All are hydraulically operated and handle conveyors at both the front and back.
For information, contact Apex Equipment International, Inc. at 518-499-0602 or e-mail
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 CS Unitec Inc., Norwalk, Conn., offers the END 712 P Mini Diamond Drill for producing dowel, anchor and thru holes in natural stone, concrete and other hard materials. The unit, operating at up to 8,000rpm, drills 5/32”- to 3/4”-diameter holes with water-cooled diamond bits.
For information, call CS Unitec, Inc. at 800-700-5919 or visit www.csunitec.com
 Granite City Tool Co., Waite Park, Minn., offers the ICS 633GC diamond chainsaw from ICS Blount Inc. of Portland, Ore. The unit, with a 14” or 16” cutting bar, includes special crankshaft sealing and air filtration, along with a water-resistant electronic ignition, and can be used to cut irregular shapes in stone.
For information, call Granite City Tool Co. at 320-251-8600 or visit www.granitecitytool.com
 GranQuartz LLC, Tucker, Ga., offers the Diarex® Stone Cycler for cutting waste materials into useful sizes and shapes for stone pavers and tiles. The machine uses interchangeable dies for forming irregular-sized waste into shapes such as 6” diamonds, 7” hexagons and a variety of rectangular and square shapes up to 8” X 8”. The unit comes with three dies; six other sizes are available and custom-design dies can be supplied.
For information, call GranQuartz LLC at 800-458-6222 or visit www.granquartz.com
 Hilti Inc., Tulsa, Okla., introduces the DCH 230 and DCH 300 Electric Diamond Cutters for cutting hard materials, including stone and concrete. Both models use a 2.6kW motor. The 230 cuts to a depth of 3.4”, while the 300 cuts to 4.7”. Both can be attached to the company’s vacuum cleaners for nearly dustless cutting.
For information, call Hilti Inc. at 866-445-8827 or visit www.us.hilti.com
 Hitachi Power Tools, Norcross, Ga., offers the DH22PG 7/8” SDS Plus Rotary Hammer for drilling small-diameter anchor holes. The unit includes a 5.4-amp, 620-watt motor, taking on up to 24inches-per-minute in medium-density concrete with a 3/16” bit. The 4.2-lbs unit also features a toolless chuck and adjustable 360° side handle.
For information, call Hitachi Power Tools at 800-706-7337 or visit www.hitachipowertools.com
 Kraft Tool Co.®, Shawnee, Kan., offers the Mini Brick Splitter. At 39 lbs., this splitter is light enough to take to any jobsite, yet the 5” open is high enough to take regular bricks and smaller rocks. The lever action increases arm strength to help make cuts with minimum effort. The blades are 4 1/2” wide, and accurate cuts are ensured by a 12” rule and square built into the base.
For information, call Kraft Tool Co. at 913-422-4848, or visit www.KraftTool.com
 Metabo Corp., West Chester, Pa., offers the KHE 56 SDS-Max combination hammer for drilling large holes, leveling walls and medium-heavy chiseling. The unit’s 14-amp motor offers high rotational torque of 796 inch-lbs. and variable impact energy, with an optimum drilling range using solid bits. The tool also features the company’s VibraTech (MVT) side handle, S-automatic safety clutch and extra-long side handle to protect against kickback.
For information, call Metabo Corp. at 610-436-5900 or visit www.metabousa.com
 MK Diamond Products Inc., Torrance, Calif., offers the MK Super-matic for wet-cutting thin-veneer stone. Features include a heavy-duty blade shaft and bearings; a heavy-duty Baldor motor and a third set of wheels on the conveyor cart to support additional weight. All saws are fitting with a NEMA 12 waterproof enclosure. Options include a third handle for easy material movement and operator safety, an inverter drive for changing speeds and an advanced blade-guard system to keep the blade covered during cutting.
For information, call MK Diamond Products Inc. at 800-471-5830 or visit www.mkdiamond.com
 Park Industries, St. Cloud. Minn., offers the HDRRASPLIT® 24-16-90, a heavy-duty splitter designed for performance and productivity. With a 36” X 16” throat opening and 24” tool steel- or carbide-tipped chisels, this 90-ton underhead system slits easily from the bottom, isolating the cutting force to the stone and not the conveyors. The standard 20-HP electric power unit includes a 100-gallon hydraulic-fluid reservoir with a temperature gauge and optional reservoir heater. An optional 18 HP Kubota diesel engine is also available, as are conveyors from 24”-30” wide and up to 120’ long. The HYDRASPLIT 24-16-90 comes with a limited one-year warranty and 24-hour customer support.
For information, call Park Industries at 800-328-2309, or visit www.parkindustries.com
 PB Marble Services, Sherman Oaks, Calif., introduces a stone veneer saw for cutting natural thin-stone veneer from limestone, sandstone and other hard stones. The Israeli-made machine features a 50 HP cutting motor driving blades up to 1000mm in diameter at 450rpm. Material feed is controlled by a 19” conveyor belt, powered by a variable speed electric motor. The unit is guaranteed for one year.
For information, call PB Marble Services at 800-788-8478 or visit www.marbleservices.com/Bridge_Saw/veneer_saw/StoneVeneerSaw.htm
 SIMCO USA, Dalton, Ga., offers the SIM-40 40-ton hydraulically operated stone splitter. Designed for the production of small paving stones, it has a splitting height of 240mm (9.5”) and a width of 280mm (11”) and is powered by a 10 HP motor. Designed for heavy-duty production, is comes with a one-year warranty on parts and labor.
For information, call SIMCO USA at 706-277-0005, or go to www.simcomachineryusa.com
This article first appeared in the Winter 2008 print edition of AS&LD. ©2008 Western Business Media Inc.
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