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Grippy Mat from New Pig Stays Put
July 21, 2011 4:51 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe Grippy Mat from New Pig Corporation (Tipton, PA) is an absorbent mat that stays put no matter what. It reduces slip and trip hazards and helps prevent liquid from being tracked throughout your plant. Features include: 100% Grippy® backing coverage holds tight and leaves no residue Peels up easily for quick change-outs Eight layers of fine-fiber polypropylene absorb and retain leaks, drips and overspray to keep liquids from being tracked around Poly backing creates an additional barrier to stop absorbed liquids from passing through to floors Can be used as a walk-on mat for your floor safety program; provides a high-traction surface Tested and certified by the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI) To see more, visit www.
New IAWP-7.3 Platform
July 19, 2011 11:46 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe new IAWP-7.3 from Absolute E-Z Up (Charleston, SC) is the smallest in its line of self-propelled industrial aerial work platforms. Measuring at 43”L x 30”W x 59”H, the IAWP-7.3 has a maximum capacity of 397 lbs. Combined with a zero inside and 39 in. outside turning radius and at 965 lbs.
BBP31 Sign And Label printer
July 18, 2011 10:54 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe New 4” BBP31 Sign and Label printer from Brady (Milwaukee, WI) offers two-step printing. With the intuitive touch-screen display and “smart chip” auto-calibration supplies, users can type their desired text and hit print. Offering a full range of editing and design capabilities, including “drag and drop” editing and a database of more than 200 symbols, the BBP31 can operate as a stand-alone unit or connect to a PC.
Tennant's ec-H20 Technology
July 14, 2011 12:09 pm | Product Releases | CommentsThe ec-H20 technology from Tennant (Minneapolis, MN) electrically converts water into a cleaning solution for most cleaning applications. The water is first passed through electrified screens in the oxygenating chamber, creating an energetic solution made of highly oxygenated micro-bubbles.
CMW30 Ceiling-mount Air Conditioner
July 12, 2011 6:39 am | Product Releases | CommentsMovinCool (Long Beach, CA) announces its new CMW30 water-cooled, ceiling-mount air conditioner. The CMW30 is designed for server rooms and other applications with dense heat loads, and where other models cannot be used due to space constraints. The unit’s cooling capacity is rated at 29,400 Btu/h and 22,000 Btu/h for computer rooms.
SwingSeat Saves Space
July 11, 2011 5:48 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe SwingSeat from BioFit Engineered Products (Bowling Green, OH) is a solution for workplaces where space is at a premium. The SwingSeat’s pivoting swing-arm means it can be moved aside when not needed. When it’s mounted to any wall or stable surface, it stays put. It is available in a variety of chair and stool configurations, with a swiveling tripod base and three glass-hub “zero” casters.
SCW Wash-down Curtain Wall from Zoneworks
July 8, 2011 8:13 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe new SCW Wash-down Curtain Wall from Zoneworks (Milwaukee, WI) is a flexible fabric wall that allows users to enclose areas to minimize overspray during routine production processes. Ideal for any plants with harsh wash-down environments, the wall is constructed of 18-ounce white vinyl fabric and is manufactured without stitched seam to help eliminate the potential for bacteria accumulation.
Get Rid Of Humidity
June 27, 2011 10:10 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe HC-150 and HC-300 desiccant dehumidification units from Munters Corp. (Amesbury, MA) have been inspected, tested, and approved for ETL compliance to UL 1995 specifications. According to the company, the off-the-shelf units combine air desiccant technology with dependability and long-lasting life for humidity control at virtually any temperature.
Safe Electricity In Hazardous Places
June 20, 2011 6:46 am | Product Releases | CommentsAppleton Electric (Rosemont, IL), an Emerson Industrial Automation brand, is now offering the Appleton 20 Amp 125 Vac portable U-Line receptacle and GFCI for use in Class I, Division 1 and 2 Hazardous Locations. According to the company, it offers open neutral protection to safeguard plant personnel against the risk of electrical shock, while also protecting the connected apparatus against damage from short circuits and current overload.
The Solar Power Revolution
June 17, 2011 6:50 am | Product Releases | CommentsNewAge Industries (Southampton, PA) has recently completed the installation of a one megawatt (MW) rooftop solar panel system, and the system is now supplying half of the manufacturer’s energy needs. According to NewAge, the project was financed in part by a $1 million solar energy grant from Pennsylvania, plus additional federal incentives.
See Better At Your Dock Door
June 16, 2011 6:26 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe TKO impactable dock doors from TKO Doors (Sussex, WI) are one of the best means to ensure dock doorways are completely sealed to combat the loss of room conditioning energy, according to the company. The TKO visibility panel, newly available, allows sunlight to enter through the door and provides the ability to monitor outside truck traffic.
High-Tech Blowers
June 14, 2011 6:13 am | Product Releases | CommentsKaeser Compressors, Inc. (Fredericksburg, VA) has lunched two additions to its Com-paK Plus family of blower packages. The EB 291C and EB 421C models offer side-by-side installation, plus low noise and vibration. They also use the company’s tri-lobe blowers, and have an enhance airflow design that improves both efficiency and heat removal.
Explosion Venting In Tough Places
June 10, 2011 6:26 am | Product Releases | CommentsOseco (Broken Arrow, OK) helps protect personnel and equipment during deflagrations in high cycling/high vacuum applications with the new MV-RD explosion vent. It provides extended in-service life, lower burst pressure (pstat) in smaller sizes, and a two-year warranty. The product was designed for dust collectors and bag houses that experience vacuum pressures up to 12 psig / 24.
Prettier, Stronger Paneling
June 9, 2011 7:18 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe Garland Company, Inc. (Cleveland, OH) is offering the R-Mer Guard wall panels that give owners a lateral aesthetic option for exterior walls. The R-Mer Guard is a concealed clip system that is engineered for strength and longevity, and it has been tested to meet extreme wind uplift, as well as air and water penetration.
Shine Light In Dangerous Places
May 24, 2011 6:45 am | Product Releases | CommentsMagnalight (Kemp, TX), a Larson Electronics company, has added the EPL-50-120x12-HER incandescent work light to its line of explosion-proof and hazardous location drop lights. The work light produces an effective spotlight beam that is valuable for jobs requiring the ability to project illumination across significant distances.
Stop Humidity Plant-Wide
May 20, 2011 8:26 am | Product Releases | CommentsDectron Inc. (Roswell, GA) is introducing the DRY-O-TRON DK/RK Series make-up air dehumidifier system for various industrial applications. The DK (indoor) and RK (rooftop) offer reduced energy costs with features like gas-phase air purification, electronically-commutated (EC) motors, several energy recovery method options, and digital scroll compressor technology, according to the company.
Get Decontaminated
May 20, 2011 8:26 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe Emergency Shower Decontamination Booth from HEMCO Corp. (Independence, MO) complies with ANSI and OSHA requirements, and is made from one piece of seamless chemical-resistant fiberglass. The shower comes equipped with a pull rod-activated shower and push handle eye/face wash for quick rinsing of eyes, face, and body.
Bright LEDs Live Longer
May 13, 2011 7:49 am | Product Releases | CommentsAlbeo Technologies, Inc. (Boulder, CO) is introducing the H-Series LED high bay for general illumination. The lights are modular and deliver more than 50,000 lumens at 100 lm/W due to a cast aluminum structure, conservative currents, and highly-engineered heat dissipation, according to the company.
More Streamlined Vacuum Shopping
May 12, 2011 5:20 am | Product Releases | CommentsVAC-U-MAX (Belleville, NJ) is introducing a streamlined website design that allows buyers of industrial vacuum cleaners to research the best vacuum for their application by category and industry. Some of the major applications include fine powders, liquid recovery, and flammable liquid recovery.
Re-Use Your Plant's Heat
May 10, 2011 7:44 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe DUOTHERM heat recovery system from Boge America, Inc. (Powder Springs, GA) is an ideal solution for compressed air users wanting to optimize the energy usage of their existing compressed air system through heat recovery, according to the company. The heat recovery system can recover up to 94 percent of the input energy used in compression in the form of heat.
Get A Better Look At Belt Drives
May 9, 2011 8:51 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe Witte Co. (Washington, NJ) has developed clean, Lexan belt drive guards for its fluid bed dryers, coolers, screeners, conveyors, and other vibratory equipment. The guards fully enclose the belt drive system to prevent contact with the drive belt, promote worker safety, and aid compliance with OSHA requirements.
Prevent Roof Damage
May 5, 2011 6:54 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe Garland Company, Inc. (Cleveland, OH) has announced upgrades to its R-Mer Edge fascia and coping systems for low-slope roofing, which is the first line of defense against high winds, says the company. The systems are certified to conform to ANSI/SPRI ES-1, which formalizes the International Building Code (IBC) specifications for resistance to wind-related failures.
All-In-One Air Conditioners
May 3, 2011 6:49 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe Total Package Enclosure System from Thermal Edge (Irving, TX) now includes the UL-listed enclosure and enclosure air conditioner, back panel, and all holes for mounting. The company’s air conditioners are available in 120V, 230V and 480V, and come in NEMA Types 12, 4, and 4X. Condensate evaporation, a digital controller, and a narrow design are standard on every system.
Replace Those Incandescent Dock Lights
May 2, 2011 7:53 am | Product Releases | CommentsPhoenix Products Company, Inc. (Milwaukee, WI) is now selling the Phoenix FLEX LED docklite, which provides light comparable to an incandescent dock light with a 150W PAR38 lamp. The FLEX LED is designed for the general illumination of a truck trailer. The LEDs have an average rated lift of 50,000 hours and a 12° beam angle, plus they operate on only 16W, which offers an 84 percent energy savings over a 150W incandescent dock light.
Less Floor Space, More Inventory
April 29, 2011 11:53 am | Product Releases | CommentsSpacesaver Industrial (Fort Atkinson, WI) has introduced ActivRAC Mobilized Storage, a full line of space-saving storage system that gives manufacturers the ability to increase capacity without having to expand existing facilities. With the ActivRAC system, otherwise stationary rows of pallet racking are mounted on carriages and mobilized.
