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Hog Heaven
March 15, 2012 3:54 pm | by The Andersen Company | Product Releases | CommentsCheck out Hog Heaven, a new matting solution for industrial environments.
Plug-And-Play LEDs
March 14, 2012 12:17 pm | by MaxLite | Product Releases | CommentsThe Lightbars were re-engineered for increased lumen output and feature a new architectural grade diffuser.
Space Saver Cabinet
March 8, 2012 1:14 pm | by Shure Manufacturing Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsShure’s Space Saver Cabinet is designed with a large storage capacity to meet individual storage requirements.
Mobile MRO Workstations
March 1, 2012 5:14 pm | by Lista International Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsThese storage solutions can be easily maneuvered to bring parts, tools, supplies, and equipment directly to job sites.
Airxchange Cassettes
March 1, 2012 5:10 pm | by Airxchange | Product Releases | CommentsAirxchange wheels recycle up to 80 percent of heating and cooling energy contained in exhaust air.
Blast At China Chemical Plant Kills 13, Injures 43
February 28, 2012 9:58 am | News | CommentsThe state Work Safety Administration says on its website that the blast happened during the production of a high-energy fuel and propellant, guanidine nitrate.
Nissan Faces Off Against Miss. City Over Production Plant
February 27, 2012 10:05 am | News | CommentsThe city of Canton's lawsuit against Nissan North American for the right to annex the nearby vehicle production plant is scheduled for trial in August.
Johnson Controls, Shanghai Authorities Clash Over Lead Poisoning Cases
February 27, 2012 9:51 am | by Elaine Kurtenbach, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsThey are at odds over what caused a spate of lead poisoning cases, and Shanghai has prohibited the U.S. battery maker from resuming lead processing at its automotive battery plant in the city's outskirts.
Compact Portable LED
February 22, 2012 12:38 pm | by Magnalight.com | Product Releases | CommentsThe LED10W-1S-MDB portable LED light is equipped with a 100-pound grip magnetic base and a double ball joint mounting platform.
Emergency Lighting
February 14, 2012 3:57 pm | Product Releases | CommentsThe FNES is equipped with six white LEDs that produce 540 lumens for space lighting applications; for escape route lighting, six white LEDs produce 55 lumens.
Pig Drainblocker
February 10, 2012 11:25 am | Product Releases | CommentsIdeal for locations where spill-prone operations are common, the drain cover conforms to curb-style storm drains to create a tight seal.
Guardian Defender
January 26, 2012 10:55 am | Product Releases | CommentsFrommelt Safety (Milwaukee, WI) has introduced a sophisticated, automated barrier door, the Guardian Defender. Designed to guard machinery, contain processes, and protect employees, the new door boasts patent-pending upgrades to its non-contact safety switch configuration, control systems, and interlocking capabilities.
CNC Tool Storage Cabinets
January 18, 2012 6:52 am | Product Releases | CommentsLista International Corporation (Holliston, MA) now offers heavy duty CNC Tool Storage Cabinets and Transporters. Available in a variety of sizes and drawer configurations, the cabinets are equipped to accommodate a variety of standard-sized CNC tool holders. The modular design of the cabinets allows the drawers and roll-out trays, which each have a 440-pound load capacity, to be easily reconfigured.
Caliber Boiler
January 16, 2012 6:17 am | Product Releases | CommentsFulton Companies (Pulaski, NY) has announced the Caliber™ boiler, a condensing, lightweight commercial hydronic boiler with ultra-low emissions of CO and NOx. The product line features a high quality, full stainless heat exchanger suitable for hydronic heating. This boiler is equipped with a Honeywell SOLA control and a variable speed premix combustion system capable of a 5:1 turndown.
Security Gates
January 13, 2012 8:31 am | Product Releases | CommentsIllinois Engineered Products (IEP) (Chicago, IL) has launched a security gate for loading docks and receiving doors that proves the adage ‘less is more.’ IEP manufactures the new Eco Gate in Chicago using 25 percent less steel finished in a non-toxic water-based coating. The Eco Gate uses a quarter-less steel than IEP¹s other security gates, and is made from 100 percent recycled materials.
Reel-EZ
January 10, 2012 6:13 am | Product Releases | CommentsCreated to eliminate the frustration of unruly cords by a mechanical engineer, Reel-EZ by Eden Central Holdings, LLC (Henderson, NV) is the only cord reeler that winds the cord at the push of a button. While other cord management and storage products require that you wind the cord manually, ReelEZ™ is the only one available that literally reels the cord in automatically, at the push of a button.
Modular Workstation System
December 8, 2011 5:52 am | Product Releases | CommentsLista International Corporation (Holliston, MA) presents the Arlink 8000 Modular Workstation System. Ergonomically designed, these modular workstations offer unlimited flexibility to accommodate changing needs. Ideal for a variety of applications, such as assembly, computing environments, service, repair, and technical work, Arlink 8000 workstations can be assembled and reconfigured faster than other workstations, saving time and money.
EdgeGard Dock Gates
December 1, 2011 5:15 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe EdgeGard Dock Gates from Wildeck (Waukesha, WI) help protect personnel and equipment from falling off wide truck pits and loading docks. The EdgeGard Dock Gates are designed with a smooth cantilever that allows for easy operation and long service life. When raised, the gate completely clears the opening, offering unimpeded traffic flow and maximum accessibility.
Shelf Converter System
November 16, 2011 5:45 am | Product Releases | CommentsLista International Corporation (Holliston, MA) has introduced its new Lista Shelf Converter System, which transforms traditional shelf storage into a high-density drawer storage solution that uses the full cubic capacity of existing storage space. It is ideal for a wide range of manufacturing settings as well as a lower-cost retrofit solution for any parts department that is looking to expand their storage capability.
DuroSite LED Area Light
November 9, 2011 10:25 am | Product Releases | CommentsDialight (Farmingdale, NJ), has unveiled its new DuroSite LED Area Light, the newest addition to its class-leading line up of LED industrial lighting solutions. Leveraging the same outstanding energy efficiency and durability as the recently-launched SafeSite Class I Div 2 certified area light, the DuroSite LED Area Light delivers 79 lumens per watt to effectively replace up to a 250 watt HID unit, slashing energy consumption by nearly 70 percent.
SuperStar .01 Micron Filters
November 4, 2011 6:24 am | Product Releases | CommentsLA-MAN Corporation (Mazeppa, MN) has a unique approach to providing compressed air system filtration. The patented series of SuperStar .01 micron filters are designed to be installed at the point of use to remove moisture and contaminants from air lines to improve and extend the life cycle of equipment.
Blast Freezer Curtain Wall
October 31, 2011 10:11 am | Product Releases | CommentsZoneworks (Milwaukee, WI) has introduced the sliding Blast Freezer Curtain Wall, a light, safe, and affordable airflow and thermal barrier for blast freezer cells. The insulated Blast Freezer Curtain Wall eliminates the need for heavy and dangerous insulated panel doors used by manufacturers and distributors to seal their blast freezers/chillers.
Fall Protection Insta-Racks
October 24, 2011 7:34 am | Product Releases | CommentsBenko Products, Inc. (Sheffield Village, OH) has announced GREEN Access and Fall Protection Removable Insta-Racks. All GREEN Insta-Racks are designed to provide safe access and fall protection to the top of single-dome tank/bulk trucks, tank cars, and hopper cars. New Removable Insta-Racks eliminate the need for time-consuming and costly foundations.
Shur-Step Anti-Slip Tape
October 21, 2011 10:08 am | Product Releases | CommentsPres-On (Addison, IL) has announced its safety-promoting Shur-Step anti-slip tape, available in heavy-duty (60 grit) and general purpose (80 grit) designs. Low profile, high-strength, and water resistant, Shur-Step tape features a self-adhesive backing that adheres to any smooth, clean, and dry surface.
Air Comb Filter Cleaner
October 4, 2011 7:38 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe Air Comb Filter and Radiator Cleaner from Innovative Products of America (Woodstock, NY) is ideal for cleaning cylindrical industrial air filters, radiators, condensers, and other hard-to-reach applications. For the first time, maintenance personnel can thoroughly clean cylinder-style air filters, radiators and condensers with the Air Comb’s focused high-pressure output and long reach 90 degree, multi-port air flow.
