TECH | 2018 69 Lippage Control Systems MLT Systems (Mechanical Lippage Tuning Systems) is proud to offer the Ready Line and Slim Line lippage con- trol systems, which meet all of the requirements and recommendations of the new ANSI 108.19 standard. The company said, “It is one of the few – if not the only system – that offers a foot that can be completely encapsulated in the mortar and a removable cap.” The removal tool also facilitates cap removal with side impactsthatmaydamagethingauged porcelain. lena@MLTNA.com or mltsystem.it/en/ Progress Profiles’ patented Proleveling System is composed of only two practi- cal and easy-to- use elements for setting medium and large materials with thicknesses between 3mm and 40mm: a leveling base available in 1mm, 2mm, 3mm, and 5mm sizes and a transparent cap. The leveling base has notches that allow users to space ceramic or marble floors, natural stones or thin tiles according to desired joint size. The transparent polyethyl- ene cap, inserted in the centrally threaded stem of the leveling base, adjusts the surface pressure to to align tiles’ grout lines with preci- sion, assuring a perfect installation. progressprofiles.com/en/ Rubi Tools helps prevent lippage on floors and walls with its Delta Tile Leveling System. It also prevents the tiles from moving while the adhe- sive sets and reduces the number of corrections to the position of the tile itself. The sys- tem presses down on the highest piece until it is evenly positioned with the adja- cent tiles. The system’s nippers are designed to be used in both hori- zontal (floor) and vertical (wall) tile installation applications to apply the necessary pressure to the wedge to allow the leveling of the tile, there- by obtaining homogeneous flatness. rubi.com/us Russo Trading Co. offers a new way to level and align tiles: the new Level Head R e s c u e Clamp System. This all-in-one system is fully reusable, with no breakaway consumable components. Now you can set tiles in thinset and then use the Level Head as needed to help align one tile surface to another. The system can be used over and over. The product can also be used as a rescue clamp along with other well-known systems if premature breakage of clips or posts occurs. rtcproducts.com Dust Containment Systems Dust-reducing technologies help workplaces stay OSHA compliant Tile business owners are constantly aware of their bot- tom lines, and investment in better usage of technology and training to increase their productivity and efficiency. But, asks Sarah Hurtado, iQ Power Tools Marketing Communications Manager, “What about safety? As the government continues to push tougher policies for at-jobsite safety, it’s becoming obvious there is an urgent need for more technologically-advanced products that assist companies to be safer and more efficient,” she said. “Employers are realizing that if they can encourage and subsequently increase workplace safety, this ultimately will lead to a healthier, safer and more productive environ- ment,” she added. “From increased time management, to using better equipment for the job, business owners can continue to look to advanced technology – and to the com- panies that produce it – to help increase their revenue. To help contractors and installers comply with the new Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) workplace standards that went into effect last fall to reduce the allowable amount of exposure to respirable crystalline silica dust in construction projects, more man- ufacturing companies are seeking independent analysis on products to ensure job site safety. “By producing more silica sand-free products and moni- toring compliance in existing products that contain low amounts of sand,” said Arthur Mintie, senior technical services director for LATICRETE, “as well as proactively taking health and safety concerns seriously, we will start to see the entire industry work to create a more sustain- able future.” – Louis Iannoco Sarah Hurtado