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Press Release from Atlas Copco Construction Equipment
For further information please contact:
Darrell Engle, Product Manager, Light Compaction and Concrete
Mining, Rock Excavation and Construction LLC
Telephone: (720) 479-2474
Email: [email protected]
Holly Boutot, Marketing Communications Manager
Mining, Rock Excavation and Construction LLC
Telephone: 413-493-7116
Email: [email protected]
Denise Stoppleworth, President
IRONCLAD Marketing
Telephone: 701-373-0062
Email: [email protected]
Atlas Copco upgrades walk-behind concrete
power trowels
January 17, 2017 – LAS VEGAS – Atlas Copco’s three new walk-behind power trowels
— the BG 245, BG 375 and BG 475 — include upgraded features that enhance
versatility and safety on a variety of applications, from fine edge to rough surface
concrete finishing.
The units can be equipped with either a twist pitch or quick pitch for optimal performance on
a wide range of jobs. Atlas Copco also designed the trowels with its exclusive QuickStop
feature that stops the blade rotation immediately after the operator releases the handles. This
results in zero-degree spin that minimizes the risk of injury.
Atlas Copco is exhibiting the new trowels Jan. 17-20, 2017, at booth C4303 during World
of Concrete.
With QuickStop, blade rotation stops immediately
Walk-behind power trowels are often equipped with a centrifugal clutch that allows the
handle to spin unmanned as much as 540 degrees from the moment the handle is released
until the rotation completely stops. The BG trowels’ QuickStop feature includes a belt clutch
that immediately stops the blade rotation with zero-degree handle spin for maximum
operator safety. In addition, QuickStop doesn’t kill the ignition when the trigger is released,
allowing the speed to be adjusted without damaging the belt and clutch.
Atlas Copco Construction Equipment
Mining, Rock Excavation and Construction LLC
3700 East 68th Avenue
Commerce City
CO 80022
USA
Toll Free (800) 732-6762
Fax
(303) 288-8828
www.atlascopco.us
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Two options for pitch adjustment
The BG trowels are equipped with Honda gas engines that deliver 5.5 to 9 horsepower. They
offer variable speeds for a variety of tasks, from high-speed burnishing to low-speed, high
torque floating. Users can choose models equipped with either a twist pitch or cog pitch. The
TP models offer standard twist pitch for precise adjustment, while the QP versions are
equipped with cog pitch for fast pitch. The pitch adjustment is conveniently located close to
the operator’s hand for optimal ergonomics.
Other user-friendly features
Atlas Copco designed the BG power trowels with the operator in mind. They feature a palm
trigger in robust steel as well as foldable de-vibrated handles for enhanced comfort. Their
detachable throttles can be moved from the left handle to the right, which enhances comfort
and ease of use for left- and right-handed operators. Technicians also can quickly and easily
change blades or perform routine maintenance thanks to the trowels’ maintenance stand.
The trowels are compact and relatively light, weighing as little as 132 pounds. This provides
easy maneuverability on a wide range of projects, from sidewalks to driveways. It also
allows operators to work close to walls and in limited access areas.
The BG 245 features a rubber edged floating protection ring to prevent damaging walls,
which makes it ideal for use on indoor worksites where a wall or other obstacle exists. The
BG 375 and BG 475’s larger size offers efficient operation on bigger, outdoor applications,
such as driveways.
Users can choose Atlas Copco’s optional transportation wheels for fast and easy
maneuverability around the jobsite. Handles also fold down for simple storage and
transportation.
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Photo: AtlasCopco_BGPowerTrowels.jpg
Caption: Atlas Copco’s three new walk-behind power trowels — the BG 245, BG 375 and
BG 475 — can be equipped with a twist pitch or cog pitch and feature QuickStop, an
exclusive Atlas Copco feature that stops the blade rotation immediately after the operator
releases the handles.
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Atlas Copco Construction Equipment
A business unit within:
Construction Equipment North America LLC
1059 Paragon Way
Rock Hill, SC 29730
USA
Toll Free (800) 732-6762
Telefax
(303) 288-8828
www.atlascopco.us