70 2018 | TECH Dust Containment Systems DUST CONTAINMENT PRODUCTS –– iQ Power Tools offers the iQTS244™ 10” dustless dry-cut tile saw, with the precision and versatil- ity of a wet saw. With the world’s first fully integrated dust control technolo- gy, this innovative tool allows for tile to be cut inside or outside with no water and no dust discharge. 100% com- pliant with the new OSHA standard on respirable silica dust, the iQTS244 was produced for professional con- tractors to eliminate problems caused by cutting with water. Its three-stage filtration system and cyclone tech- nology capture up to 99.5% of the dust. The saw automatically starts the built-in 92 CFM high-output vacuum, which also air-cools the blade while removing debris. This prevents the blade from regrinding the same mate- rial, while reducing friction and heat. iqpowertools.com LATICRETE 257 Titanium™ is a light- weight, silica sand-free thin- set mortar designed to function as the optimal choice for installing Gauged Porcelain Tile (GPT), Gauged Porcelain Tile Panels/Slabs (GPTP), porcelain tile and stone in commercial, residen- tial and industrial applications. 257 Titanium exceeds ANSI A118.15, the industry’s highest performance stan- dard for a cementitious adhesive mor- tar. It utilizes LATICRETE Hydromatic Cure Chemistry™ that accelerates the hydration process to rapidly con- sume water in the system, allowing the material to cure in a predictable manner. Because it is sand-free, 257 Titanium both reduces exposure to respirable silica and contributes to the easy-to-spread creamy consistency and ease of troweling. laticrete.com MK Diamond Swing Shrouds are for surface grinding dust control. They have been devel- oped for use by contractors for grinding concrete, masonry and mortar. They are available in 7” or 5” diameters, with swing noses for grinding against walls and edges. The Swing Shrouds can be used with any dust containment system or HEPA vacuum, thus reducing risk of respira- tory problems and silica dust exposure. Dust control also increases cup wheel life by removing abrasive dust, prolongs the life of the tool by preventing dust and debris from entering the motor and saves time during clean up. The 5” and 7” Swing Shrouds are easy to install and are designed to fit most popular grinders using supplied adapters. MK Diamond Products, Inc. has been American-owned since 1868. mkdiamond.com QEP’s 7” Power Pro, 750XT and 650XT Tile Saws require no respira- tory protection. Testing demonstrates that they are not only in compliance with the latest OSHA Silica Rule 29 CFR 1926. 1153 – they exceed it. Powerful and versatile, they work best for cut- ting ceramic, slate, marble, and porce- lain. QEP is proud to be taking the ini- tiative to protect your most important asset...YOU! qep.com Rubi Tools is committed to safety of professional tile installer. That’s why it has devel- oped the Zero Dust system in collaboration with TNO (The Netherlands Organization for applied scientific research) as part of the Dust Free Working program. The Zero Dust system reduces the amount of breathable quartz dust particles, pro- viding a clean and safe working envi- ronment. This exclusive system is tested and certified by the TNO. The system provides “safe exposure” to quartz dust particles within the “user inhalation area,” allowing Rubi tile saws to work up to three consecutive hours in a day, cutting ceramic tile and one hour cut- ting natural stone. All models of the RUBI DC, DS and DX tile saws manufac- tured from March 2017 onward include the Zero Dust system. rubi.com/us/ Russo Trading Company supplied the WaleTale, a simple and effective device for eliminat- ing dust when mixing mortar. OSHA has enforced a law that states dust containment systems are man- datory when mixing mortar due to its health concerns. The WaleTale achieves 0% airborne respirable crys- talline silica in tests when mixing mor- tars. Simply attach the WaleTale to a standard bucket and any shop vacuum to greatly reduce dust exposure. The WaleTale cuts down on cleanup time, eliminates dust, and helps to prevent silicosis and/or lung cancer resulting from the inhalation of crystalline silica contained in many powders. RTC also has a new universal vacuum hose adapter available for use with the WaleTale. rtcproducts.com