Plant Environment

Better Lighting In Tight Spaces

September 24, 2010 7:42 am | Product Releases | Comments

The Lighting Control Relays from Trinetics (Menomonee Falls, WI) provide durable options for coordinated area lighting, which helps improve efficiency and a more aesthetically-pleasing area coverage. The RLY Series is a compact, inexpensive relay for “tight fit” applications, while the MR Series features high compression low audible noise, minimum eddy current heating, and offers a wide range of flexibility.

Hybrids Cleaning Plant Floors

September 21, 2010 10:55 am | Product Releases | Comments

Brush and Clean (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) has announced the release of their HybridPro Carpet & Hard Floor Cleaner, which is designed to effectively clean both hard flooring and carpet. The system utilizes counter-rotating brushes to scrub and actively lift dirt, grime, and cleaning compound to instantly produce dry, clean surfaces, according to the company.

Built-Tough Floor Mats

September 20, 2010 12:17 pm | Product Releases | Comments

Superior Manufacturing Group (Chicago, IL) introduces the Dura Trax series, which is the latest in anti-fatigue floor mats for today’s industrial environments. The Dura Trax combines a rubber top surface with a dense sponge backing that utilizes the company’s UniFusion bonding process.

Massive Heating Or Cooling

September 17, 2010 12:20 pm | Product Releases | Comments

A portable heat pump that delivers 1.8 tons (21,240 BTU/hour) of heating capacity and 1.5 tons (17,700 BTU/hour) of cooling is being offered by Atlas Sales & Rentals, Inc. (Torrance, CA). The SHAC Model 1811 portable unit provides supplemental heating in environments with ambient temperatures of 45°F and above.

Glow-In-The-Dark Labeling

September 10, 2010 10:40 am | Product Releases | Comments

Safeguard Technology (Streetsboro, OH) has developed five new glow-in-the-dark colors for its Hi-Traction Glo Series, which allows the anti-slip surface to be seen in areas of low illumination. The additions include: Glo Safety Yellow Glo Safety Lime Glo Orange Glo Pink Glo Green All of the covers are made with a non-toxic, non-radioactive, photoluminescent pigment that is embedded in the surface of the product.

Heat-Killing Fans

September 10, 2010 10:37 am | Product Releases | Comments

The MNC Mixed Flow Cooling Fan from Continental Fan (Buffalo, NY) is designed to rapidly dissipate heat. These fans utilize the MF Mixed Flow Impeller and adjustable blade geometry to provide a wide range of performance. The fan has “non-stall” airflow properties and non-overloading absorbed power characteristics.

Keep The Cold Out

September 9, 2010 8:34 am | Product Releases | Comments

Curtron Products (Pittsburgh, PA) has announced the Polar-Pro Gravity Hinge (GH) flexible swinging door, which can be installed in minutes to create a barrier that separates cold storage environments from work areas while enabling personnel and mechanical traffic to pass through. The GH is available in standard and low-temperature PVC, capable of withstanding temperatures as low as 0° and -20°F, respectively.

A Range Of Filtration Products

September 7, 2010 6:44 am | Product Releases | Comments

The NITRA line from Automation Direct (Cumming, GA) now includes several new products, such as the AF Series particulate and moisture separation air filters, pneumatic air pressure regulators, and particulate/moisture separation air filters. The AF air filters are available with 1/8 to 1” NPT female port sizes and either a semi-automatic or automatic drain.

Prevent Cooler Fires

August 31, 2010 7:00 am | Product Releases | Comments

Jenny Products, Inc. (Somerset, PA) has introduced four models of fire sprinkler air compressors for use in dry-pipe systems, such as those found in cold storage areas. Each compressor is capable of delivering moisture-free air, and depending on the model, they are powered by a 1, 2, 3, or 5 horsepower electric motor capable of pumping between 200 and 1,125 gallons to 40psi in less than 30 minutes.

Guardrails Get Portable

August 30, 2010 7:18 am | Product Releases | Comments

Capital Safety (Red Wing, MN) has enhanced its Portable Guardrail System, an economic passive fall protection system. The guardrails can be erected in minutes, require no permanent or surface-penetrating attachments, and seal off areas and edges that are unprotected. The entire system is offered in six-foot, eight-foot, and ten-foot sections to fit a site’s specific needs.

Hand Sanitation Gets Greener

August 19, 2010 6:17 am | Product Releases | Comments

GOJO Industries (Akron, OH) has launched its new PURELL Green Certified Instant Hand Sanitizer, the world’s first sanitizer to be certified by EcoLogo, according to the company. The PURELL sanitizer is made with 100 percent renewable ethanol in a biodegradable formula that kills 99.99 percent of the most common illness-causing germs.

Workbenches By Xpress Mail

August 13, 2010 8:53 am | Product Releases | Comments

Lista International Corporation (Holliston, MA) has expanded its Lista Xpress program, which features a selection of Lista products ready to ship within three to five days of a customer’s order. The company has developed four new styles of the All-Purpose workbench, a four-leg bench that is ideal for a variety of settings, according to the company.

A New Kind Of Roof

August 12, 2010 8:58 am | Product Releases | Comments

The CELOTEX STRUCTODEK, built by Blue Ridge Fiberboard (Hampshire, IL), is a high-density roofing fiberboard that has been specifically designed for low-slope applications and systems. According to the company, the product has natural bonding qualities, resulting in superior adhesion, and the result is a secure roof system that bonds well with many asphalt, coal tar, and cold-process adhesive products.

Slip-Resistant Roofs

August 12, 2010 5:27 am | Product Releases | Comments

Kee Safety, Inc. (Buffalo, NY) has developed the Kee Walk, a slip-resistant walkway for workers accessing a roof during maintenance. The walkway provides a clear demarcation route that protects the roof from damage by distributing the load across its surface, and is compatible with roofs from 0 to 35°, according to the company.

Protect Your Body Parts

August 10, 2010 6:11 am | Product Releases | Comments

Allegro Industries (Garden Grove, CA) is offering a number of new ergonomic products for the workplace, including back supports, wrist supports, kneepads, and more. The Dual-Flex wrist supports contains eight stays that provide firm support, plus an ambidextrous design that fits both right and left hands.

Safer Compressed Air Cleaning

August 2, 2010 6:16 am | Product Releases | Comments

The re-engineered Jet-Kleen Personnel Blow-Off Gun from Specialized Safety Products (Chicago, IL) is a safe and effective alternative to compressed air for dust, debris, and moisture removal, according to the company. The system is lightweight and portable, not to mention much quieter than compressed air.

The Ultimate Dock Compatibility

July 30, 2010 7:10 am | Product Releases | Comments

The Manual Safety-Chock from Serco (Carrollton, TX) provides loading docks with a versatile wheel restraint solution, capable of engaging and restraining the wide range of trailers that come to the dock, including trucks with lift gates, damaged rear impact guards, or different axle configurations.

Raise The Roof, Literally

July 29, 2010 6:02 am | Product Releases | Comments

Rooflifters (Miami, FL) is offering a solution to expand the cubic space area in any manufacturing facility or warehouse. The company can raise an existing roof to any desired height while keeping it intact, and with minimal demolition, in order to increase clear height to meet current standards.

Your Personal Caddy

July 23, 2010 6:25 am | Product Releases | Comments

Master Magnetics, Inc. (Castle Rock, CO) has announced the Magnetic Cup Caddy, a beverage holder designed with the warehouse or manufacturing plant in mind. The Caddy magnetically attracts to any flat ferrous metal surface, making it ideal for use on a forklift, toolbox, or filing cabinet. It holds an insulated mug, a hot or cold container, an aluminum can, or a fountain cup.

Filters Meet Nanotechnology

July 22, 2010 10:47 am | Product Releases | Comments

The HemiPleat Nano dust collector filter from Camfil Farr Air Pollution Control (Jonesboro, AR) offers high filtration efficiencies, a longer service life, and lower pressure drop for energy savings and enhanced performance. A thick layer of nano fibers are applied to the filter to yield a MERV 14 efficiency rating.

Configurable Storage, Anywhere

July 19, 2010 7:20 am | Product Releases | Comments

Misumi USA, Inc. (Schaumburg, IL) has introduced a new line of Factory Frame Systems, meant to provide a configurable and cost-effective option for creating a wide array of temporary and permanent storage units. The Factory Frame system allows users to design, configure, and assemble units to meet their exact application requirements.

Dust Is No More

July 16, 2010 5:32 am | Product Releases | Comments

DeWalt (Towson, MD) has launched two new Dust Extraction Systems (D25302DH and D25301D) for cordless and corded DeWalt SDS rotary hammers (in 7/8” and 1”), which completes their line of dust extraction solutions. The cordless system with a HEPA filter (the D25302DH) for 36-volt and 28-volt SDS rotary hammers is equipped with a built-in motor, delivering increased suction and high tool performance, according to the company.

3-D Glasses Not Required

July 15, 2010 7:27 am | Product Releases | Comments

ZONEWORKS (Milwaukee, WI) has developed three-dimensional environmental containment enclosures, which are custom-designed and modular to cost-effectively address challenging environmental conditions virtually anywhere within an industrial plant. The enclosures allow users to control temperature, heat, humidity, sound, odor, dust, fumes, and other elements to protect employees or products.

Lights That Handle Any Emergency

July 12, 2010 6:36 am | Product Releases | Comments

Chloride Systems (Burgaw, NC) has developed the Max-Lite Series of emergency lighting products, which are ideal for locations where oil-, water-, and dust-resistant equipment are required. The lights are certified to NSF Standard 2 Splash Zone, and are UL-listed for use in damp and wet locations in temperatures ranging from 0° to 40°C.

Not Your Typical Chicken Wire

July 9, 2010 7:49 am | Product Releases | Comments

Direct Metals Company, LLC (Kennesaw, GA) adds its Hardware Cloth as a compliment to its wiremesh product line, with either woven or welded wires in a square or rectangular grid. The Hardware Cloth is available in plain steel, hot dipped galvanized, aluminum, stainless steel, or with a PVC coating.