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Low-Maintenance Wet/Dry Vacuums
August 10, 2010 8:05 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe SpeedClean BucketVac is a wet/dry vacuum that easily attaches to standard 5 gallon buckets, and is recommended to clean job sites, including large water and dry pickups. While conventional vacuums require users to stop and dump, the BucketVac head just pops off the old bucket and onto a new one, eliminating down time.
Safe Transfer Of Flammable Liquids
August 10, 2010 8:04 am | Product Releases | CommentsGoatThroat introduces the SCP-6500 series of groundable, hand-operated pumps for Class 1 and 2 flammable liquids. The pumps exceed the criteria of NFPA 77 while eliminating fugitive emissions and allowing for the spill-free transfer of flammable liquids from 5 to 55 gallon containers. According to the company, the SCP-6500 will allow facilities to safely transfer flammable liquids without the use of expensive electric pumps.
Vibration-Resistant Reels
August 10, 2010 8:02 am | Product Releases | CommentsReelcraft Industries now offers the stability of a dual pedestal reel — plus a compact yet strong design — with the DP7000 Series reel. The DP7000 Series features a two-piece, non-welded, and interlocking base that won’t vibrate apart due to its steel-formed and stamped base design.
Low-Profile Scissor Lifting
August 10, 2010 8:00 am | Product Releases | CommentsPresto Lifts has developed the DXL Series Compact Scissor Lifts, which offer a full 2,000 pounds of lifting capacity with a smaller footprint than standard lifts. According to the company, they are ideal for work positioning, assembly, repair, and inspection applications. A double scissor mechanism allows for a low 6” collapsed height while providing a 42” raised height.
Portable Vibration Analysis
August 10, 2010 7:59 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe VIBXPERT II rugged portable vibration analyzer, from Ludeca , combines a rapid processor with an energy-efficient color VGA display, which has 102,400 lines of resolution. All forms of machine vibrations, bearing conditions, process data, and visual inspection information can be collected and stored on the expandable Compact Flash Card for report generation.
A PC-And-PLC Controller
August 10, 2010 7:58 am | Product Releases | CommentsAutomationDirect’s Productivity 3000 is a programmable controller that combines the features and capabilities of a PC-based control system with that of a typical programmable logic controller (PLC). The modular rack-based system supports up to 116,000 I/O points with local, expansion, and remote I/O bases.
Safety Glasses Promote Compliance
August 10, 2010 7:55 am | Product Releases | CommentsWorkers tired of the bulky and out-of-date designs of traditional over-the-glasses options of protective eyewear have an alternative through Gateway Safety’s Cover2. According to the company, the Cover2 has a balance between safety, style, and comfort, which helps improve compliance. Other features include: A lightweight lens and soft, flexible temple tips to increase long-term comfort.
Rugged, Efficient Central Vacuums
August 10, 2010 7:44 am | Product Releases | CommentsCamfil Farr Air Pollution Control introduces the Gold Series High Vacuum (GSHV) pneumatic receiver that controls emissions in applications up to 17” Hg vacuum or 8 psi positive pressure. The pump combines rugged construction and high-efficiency cartridge filtration with simple service to create a heavily-reinforced dust capture vessel for use as a central vacuum system.
