Construction World August 2015

CONSTRUCTION WORLD

AUGUST

2015

PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

“The new products have been developed using ‘Innovative Water-

based Technology’ – with excellent durability, fast drying times and

low odour. Backed by the company’s technical expertise, customers

are assured of using the highest quality products which is environmentally

aware,” she explains.

AQUANOVA Coatings System

Together, the AQUANOVA Primer and AQUANOVA Topcoat form the ideal

system for use in extreme industrial environments up to C3, and offers a

lifetime expectancy of up to 12 years.

The AQUANOVA Primer is a single pack water-based epoxy primer

and the ideal solution for corrosion protection, with excellent corrosion

resistance and resistance to under-film corrosion creep. The advanced

anti-corrosion technology allows for salt spray resistance up to an incred-

ible 1 000 hours.

“AQUANOVA Primer can be used with both water and solvent-based high

performance topcoats. Being water-based, this single pack primer coating

allows for ease of application to mild and hot rolled steel, aluminium and

polished aluminium. Its quick-drying properties mean less downtime in the

workplace,” Le Roux says.

AQUADUO Direct-To-Metal

This is an innovative primer and topcoat in one that can be applied directly

to prepared mild and galvanised steel. This saves both time and effort, and

produces a finish that withstands exposure from harsh environmental

conditions, while maintaining a protective sheen finish. Rust inhibitors are

built into the coating, thereby negating the need for primer.

PLASCOSAFE

Exceptional wood protection has always presented difficulties, with some

products leaving the wood looking lacklustre, le Roux admits.“PLASCOSAFE

Floor Coating was developed with exceptional abrasion resistance whilst

also enhancing the beauty of wood. This is an environmentally-aware

coating that is available in two different gloss levels, is fast drying and has

good stain and chemical resistance,” says Le Roux. It is a formaldehyde-free,

premiumwater-based product that has been specifically formulated for use

on interior wooden floors.

The PLASCOSAFE range also includes PLASCOSAFE Furniture Coating,

a range of single pack water-based coatings that is formaldehyde

free, has good mar resistance, and offers better UV stability than acid

catalysed lacquers.

Although the range was developed for the industrial coatings market,

it has a strong place in the DIY market as well. It is easy to brush apply and

the non-yellowing properties make lime washing and other effects easy to

achieve with sustainable results.

As the market moves rapidly towards sustainable products and services,

Le Roux indicates that Kansai Plascon will continue to innovate and provide

solutions that are not only kinder to the environment, but also reduce the

costs of protecting both wood andmetals fromearly deterioration.“Our pride

in our new water-based range is enhanced by knowing that our customers

will form part of a chain of environmentally aware decisions.”

The DHR263ZK’s three-mode operation utilising a SDS

plus one touch slide chuck – rotation only, rotation plus

hammering and hammering only – ensures easy operation

and handling. The built-in LED light with pre-glow and afterglow

functions illuminates the workspace for greater accuracy in poor

light conditions.

Operator comfort and more control during operation have not

been overlooked. An ergonomically designed vibration-absorbing

handle with sure grip reduces the magnitude of vibration and

hand fatigue.

Measuring 350 mm in length, the new DHR263ZK has a 26

mm capacity in concrete, 13 mm in steel and 32 mm in wood. It

features a no load speed of 0 – 1 200 r/min and delivers 0 – 4 800

blows per minute. The rotary hammer is supplied in a carry case

but all tool bits are sold separately.

For use in outdoor applications or harsh environments the

DHP263ZK has extreme protection technology, which provides

enhanced protection from dust and dripping water.

When the remaining battery capacity decreases below a certain

limit, the motor automatically stops and a solid red light reminds

you to replace the battery. There is one warning lamp for each

individual battery.

This model is compatible with the Makita 5 Ah (45 minutes

charge time), 4 Ah (36 minutes charge time) and 3 Ah (22 minutes

charge time) batteries.

The batteries and the charger are sold separately. The 3.0Ah

batteries are interchangeable with other 18 V Makita Lithium Ion

cordless tools in the range, while the 4 Ah and 5 Ah batteries are

compatible with all models that start with a D in the model name

and have a star on the battery terminal. The rechargeable and

eco-friendly Makita 18V 3 Ah Li-Ion batteries provide longer run

time. The LXT Li-Ion battery generates an impressive 430% more

lifetime work with two-and-a-half times more cycles.

Using cordless technology is a simple and effective way to

ensure productivity when a power source isn’t available but without

compromising on performance.

NEW ROTARY HAMMER

Makita is adding another twin 18V Lithium-

Ion Cordless tool to its comprehensive

range. The DHR263ZK Rotary Hammer is

series to supply energy to the powerful 36V

DC motor drive system. This offers great

versatility as it utilises your existing 18V

battery and charger system, as well as being

a significantly more affordable option than

having to purchase a 36V tool and batteries.

A WATER-BASED

COMMITMENT

Kansai Plascon brand manager for industrial

coatings, Mareta le Roux reveals that the company

is proud to introduce a range of water-based

coatings that are lowinvolatileorganiccompounds

(VOCs), but durable enough to stand up to the

challenge of effectively coating metal and wood.