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Authorities: Crime Not Ruled Out In TX Blast
May 17, 2013 11:18 am | by Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press | News | CommentsInvestigators working in the remnants of an exploded Texas fertilizer plant sifted by hand through untold kernels of corn, moved tons of debris and conducted more than 400 interviews, while searching for the missing piece to solve what many officials compared to an extraordinary puzzle. One month after a fire triggered a massive blast killing 15 people, officials on Thursday had to declare the cause of the blaze as "undetermined."
Technical Support Competency
May 17, 2013 11:17 am | by Atlas Copco Compressors | Product Releases | CommentsThe new central Technical Support Competency Group can provide support for in-depth technical inquiries from customers, distributors, and employees across the United States.
LT-10 Lamp Tester
May 17, 2013 11:15 am | by Amprobe® | Product Releases | CommentsThe one-button LT-10 can verify in seconds whether fluorescent bulbs are operational prior to installation or removal making it ideal for facility and property maintenance teams with a large number of fixtures to maintain.
Explosion Proof Metal Halide
May 17, 2013 11:14 am | by Larson Electronics | Product Releases | CommentsThis explosion proof metal halide light produces light output from a compact fixture and gives operators the versatility of magnetic mounting for easier handling and operation.
Robotic Pallet Wrapper
May 17, 2013 11:11 am | by ITW Muller | Product Releases | CommentsThe GW- 4100 robotic pallet wrapper boasts speeds of 37 loads/hr and comes standard with a telescoping mast that allows for easy mobility, accommodating loads up to 6 feet, 11 inches.
LED Leak Detection
May 17, 2013 11:10 am | by Spectronics Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsOPTI-LUX™ 400 is designed to emit less visible light so industrial fluid leaks are easy to spot by their bright fluorescent glow.
Drawbridge Shelf Cart
May 17, 2013 11:08 am | by Creform Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsThe drawbridge shelf cart that is ideally suited for protecting and delivering totes, containers, or unpackaged parts from warehouse to sequential operations in production, says the company.
COFE Starter Kit
May 17, 2013 11:03 am | by VARGO | Product Releases | CommentsCOFE, Continuous Order Fulfillment Enterprise, processes orders within a distribution center using a demand driven waveless approach, says the company.
New Coating Technology
May 17, 2013 11:01 am | by ATI Stellram | Product Releases | CommentsThis new coating technology offers superior bond and uniform layering of the CVD coatings, according to the company.
New Compact Impact Wrenches
May 17, 2013 10:59 am | by Ingersoll Rand | Product Releases | CommentsThe W5001 Series 20V mid-torque Impactools are durable enough to withstand the repetitive operations and high cycles, says the company.
Win $2,500
May 17, 2013 10:56 am | by Good Day Tools | Product Releases | CommentsGood Day Tools and HVACR-Tools.com are offering prizes to the person that uploads the best video onto the Internet about the new Clog Popper product.
Insulated Tool Line
May 17, 2013 10:53 am | by C.H. Hanson | Product Releases | CommentsEvery tool meets or exceeds International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards IEC60900 and ASTM F1505, says the company.
Award-Winning Triflex Cable
May 17, 2013 10:51 am | by igus® | Product Releases | CommentsTriflex® R TRLF is an easy-to-fill and cost-effective cable carrier designed for three-axis movement, explains the company.
Explosion-Proof Lights
May 17, 2013 10:48 am | by Phoenix Products Company, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe fixtures are ETL/cETL certified, offer a 50,000 hour rated life, and are available in both flood (45 degree) and spot (28 degree) optics.
Two-Stage Cooling
May 17, 2013 10:46 am | by ITW Vortec | Product Releases | CommentsThe A/C Enclosure Coolers are large enclosure coolers with a cooling capacity of 5000 BTU/hour and feature a two-stage cooling system designed to conserve compressed air.
