Concrete Vibrators - Proper Consolidation

Concrete Vibrators - Proper Consolidation

Blake Johnston
Proper concrete vibration is a critical part of the construction of any concrete foundation, wall, column, beam, or slab. Concrete contractors use several types of equipment to ensure that concrete structures are built to specifications. Why does concrete need to be vibrated?
Concrete Vibrators - Proper Consolidation

Concrete Vibrators - Proper Consolidation

Blake Johnston
Proper concrete vibration is a critical part of the construction of any concrete foundation, wall, column, beam, or slab. Concrete contractors use several types of equipment to ensure that concrete structures are built to specifications. Why does concrete need to be vibrated?
Choosing the Right Water Pump

Choosing the Right Water Pump

Blake Johnston
How do you choose the correct gasoline water pump? There are many types of water pumps that Tomahawk has to offer and choosing the correct pump is ...
Generators and Alternators

Generators and Alternators

GeneratorsBlake Johnston
Safety is always critical when it comes to electrical systems, and electrical generators/alternators are no exception. According to the Electr...
The Best Tools for Compacting in Southern California

The Best Tools for Compacting in Southern California

Blake Johnston
Soil compaction is a very important process for any sort of construction project. The process of compaction gives the soil higher load bearing ability and greater stability by removing the air from soil particles and compressing the particles closer together.
Buying a Concrete Saw - What to Consider

Buying a Concrete Saw - What to Consider

Blake Johnston
Walk behind concrete saws, flat saws, and road saws are heavy duty equipment used every day to cut through concrete, brick, asphalt, slab and other materials. Used both in commercial and private projects, walk behind concrete saws are used for short run cutting jobs like trenching, utility installation, and patch repair. 
Man using a plate compactor to demonstrate the top tools for compacting soil

Top 10 Tools for Compacting Soil

asphalt compactionBlake Johnston

Proper soil compaction is necessary to complete any construction job. We have gathered our favorite tools for compacting soil efficiently and successfully. 

Texas Construction Market

Texas Construction Market

Blake Johnston
The Central Texas Construction Market in 2017 is strong. Residential buildings and homes are up with Austin, Texas adding the largest number of residential homes in the country.
Compaction Equipment in the Southwest Region

Compaction Equipment in the Southwest Region

Compaction EquipmentBlake Johnston
The United States has seen an economic trend that seems to be continuing in a downward spiral. The Great Recession of 2008 greatly affected everyone from citizens to businesses.
Tomahawk Power - World of Concrete 2017

Tomahawk Power - World of Concrete 2017

Blake Johnston
Tomahawk Power had another great showing this year at the World of Concrete in Las Vegas, NV from January 17-20th. Despite a few drops of rain, many contractors from all over the Midwest to came and see Tomahawk’s new lines of concrete finishing equipment, such as the new line of power trowels and power screeds.
Basic Electricity

Basic Electricity

GeneratorsBlake Johnston
In this article, we will define and discuss the following topics; direct current, alternating current, opposition to current flow, magnetism, and p...
Asphalt Compaction

Asphalt Compaction

Compaction EquipmentBlake Johnston
Asphalt is used to pave thousands of miles of roadways and parking lots throughout the world. But where does asphalt come from, and why do we use i...
Generators and Seismic Activity

Generators and Seismic Activity

Blake Johnston
Natural disasters such as earthquakes, hurricanes, and intense thunderstorms are a real problem for many parts of the world. High amounts of seismic activity have destroyed many cities throughout history, and while in some cases the shear natural force was too great to prevent such damage, there have been many instances throughout history where proper design and construction have prevented extreme damage and loss of life.
Fueling Tips and Recommendations

Fueling Tips and Recommendations

Blake Johnston
2 Stroke EnginesTomahawk Power Sprayers and Mist Blowers use 50:1 Pre-Mix Fuel.  It is recommended to use gasoline with an Octane greater than 89 ...
Tomahawk Power attends the World Agro Expo

Tomahawk Power attends the World Agro Expo

Blake Johnston
Tulare, CA - February 11th - Last week Tomahawk Power attended the World Agro Expo, in order to achieve a better understanding of the agricultural arena in the western United States, as it stands in 2016. The show had over 100,000 visitors throughout the 3 days.
Tomahawk Power Visits World of Concrete

Tomahawk Power Visits World of Concrete

Blake Johnston
Las Vegas, NV - Feb 2nd-5th -Tomahawk Power exhibited earlier this month and displayed its new line of compaction and concrete equipment at the 2016 World of Concrete trade show in Las Vegas, NV. 
Diesel Generator Safety Tips

Diesel Generator Safety Tips

GeneratorsBlake Johnston
When operating a Tomahawk Diesel Generator you have to be very careful to follow all safety procedures, Failure to follow these procedures can resu...
Tomahawk Participates in Noble Iron's New Facility Grand Opening

Tomahawk Participates in Noble Iron's New Facility Grand Opening

Blake Johnston
On Friday, January 22nd Tomahawk Power showcased 3 of its top selling compaction/concrete products for 2016 at Noble Iron’s Grand Opening in Pico Rivera, CA. The PMR68H Tamping Rammer, PC4515 Plate Compactor, and PMF14 Concrete Cutter were on display for Noble Iron and their customers to test out.
What are Tier 4 Final for Generators: Where do they Currently Stand in 2016?

What are Tier 4 Final for Generators: Where do they Currently Stand in 2016?

GeneratorsBlake Johnston
What is Tier 4 Final? Tier 4 final was implemented by the EPA for off road diesel engines in 1996. Standby Generators or Emergency Backup Generator...
A Brief History of the Diesel Engine

A Brief History of the Diesel Engine

Blake Johnston
The name for the diesel engine we know today comes from its inventor, Rudolf Christian Karl Diesel. Rudolf Diesel was born on March 18th, 1858 in Paris, France. His parents were from the southern German state of Bavaria, and had relocated to Paris as leather goods manufacturers.
Tomahawk Power Attends Generator Convention

Tomahawk Power Attends Generator Convention

Blake Johnston
From December 8-10th, Tomahawk Power attended its first Power-Gen International conference in Las Vegas, NV. Power-Gen International is the world’s largest power generation conference, boasting 22,000 power professionals from more than 90 countries.
Tomahawk Attends Agricultural Tradeshow

Tomahawk Attends Agricultural Tradeshow

Blake Johnston
The week of November 23rd-27th, Tomahawk Power attended the Expo AgroAlimentaria down in Irapuato, Guanajuato Mexico. This was Tomahawk Power’s first time as an exhibitor at Mexico’s largest agricultural trade show. 
Tomahawk Power supports its distributor in Comitan, Chiapas

Tomahawk Power supports its distributor in Comitan, Chiapas

Blake Johnston
We are an organization whose primary motive is to support our distributors and the communities we serve. This distinguishes Tomahawk Power from other OEM suppliers.

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