November 2012, Vol. 67, No. 11
Equipment Spotlight
Pipe Lasers: Equipment Spotlight
Pipe lasers from Trimble/Spectra Precision, AGL Construction Lasers, AGATEC Construction Lasers, Leica Geosystems and Topcon Positioning Systems.
Trimble/Spectra Precision
The rugged Spectra Precision DG711 and DG511 Pipe Lasers are built tough for long lasting performance and reliability. The DialGrade pipe lasers are completely waterproof and designed to ensure easy cleanup. Setup is fast with a full range of mounting accessories available, and easy to use with straightforward, “no-instructions-required” controls. Through the Service Alert feature, they keep track of their own maintenance needs, indicating at pre-set intervals when it’s time for a check-up. 888.272.2433, trimble.com/spectra
AGL Construction Lasers
AGL, the original manufacture of pipe lasers still made in the United States, introduces the GL3000 with cross-axis self-leveling, Auto-Target setup, all packed into the shortest housing on the market. Four decades of experience benefit you in this newest design with durable die-cast housing coupled with stainless steel, brass and aluminum makes this into a highly precise and reliable unit. 800.643.9696, agl-lasers.com
AGATEC Construction Lasers
The A710 automatic dual grade laser is designed to work on any job site. It’s ideal for machine control, site work, leveling, alignment and layout. It can be used as a pipe laser for runs up to 100 feet and grades up to 10 percent. The handle is detachable for us in 6-inch pipes. LCD on keypad displays laser functions and status. Other features include: one-touch fully automatic leveling, single or dual slope grade control, rugged waterproof metal housing, automatic and manual modes, H.I. Alert to prevent errors, and electronic field calibration that saves trips to the repair shop. It has an electronic left and right adjustable visible beam for layout and short-run sewer connections. 800.643.9696, agatec-na.com
Leica Geosystems
The Leica Piper series of pipe lasers are perfect for storm and sanitary sewer construction, gravity flow pipe line and anywhere grade and line are required with a single beam. Choose from the Piper 100 or the Piper 200 with Alignmaster. Powerful and compact, the Leica Piper is the only pipe laser that fits inside a four-inch pipe. Both models feature a highly visible red beam with large easy to read LCD display. Other benefits include line and grade locks; wide line adjustment; over full range of self-leveling; wireless remote control; rock solid metal housing; a rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery pack; and 100 percent waterproof. 770.447.6361, leica-geosystems.com
Topcon Positioning Systems
TP-L4GV pipe laser includes: GreenBeam technology; SmartLine to make second day setup and alignment automatic; automatic line centering and grade zeroing; a 3-way beam for fast, accurate setups; a bright, easy-to-read rear display; and RC-200 radio remote for complete control of all TP-L4GV functions from up to 660 feet away. Topcon’s innovative Green Beam technology gives you the advantage of a beam that’s four times brighter than conventional beams. That means you never lose track of it – even in direct sunlight! With the TP-L4GV Green Beam setups are faster and easier than ever before. The TP-L4GV also has SmartLine for fast, simple alignment. Just set the target at the far end of the last section of pipe and push the alignment button on the RC-200 remote. The beam automatically centers on the target for perfect alignment every time. You can even use SmartLine for quick above ground setups. 925.245.8300, topconpositioning.com
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