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Fire-Suppression Gel is UL-711 tested.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 07:40:52 -0500

Helping firefighters snuff blazes, FireIce quickly blocks oxygen to fires, asphyxiates them, and prevents them from reigniting. Non-toxic product is fine powder that mixes with water to yield biodegradable, environmentally friendly gel that works in pumpers, tankers, air-drop planes, helicopters, extinguishers, and hand-held sprayers. It does not clog or corrode firefighting equipment and also reduces amount of water consumed when fighting fires.

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Flame-Retardant Material meets IEC 60695 requirements.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 07:42:29 -0500

Vydyne® GW350 flame-retardant material complies with International Electrotechnical Commission's (IEC) 60695 series of standards, which requires materials to endure fire hazard and toxicity tests to ensure product safety. Designed for E/E applications, especially those used in manufacturing household appliances, product is formulated to exhibit flow properties enabling processability.

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Dry ESFR Sprinkler protects cold storage areas.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 14 May 2008 07:48:41 -0500

Model VK501 is supplied from wet system installed in heated space, eliminating need for preaction system and in-rack sprinklers. Offered in single length of 36 in. with 2 in. grooved connection, 165°F unit has K factor of 14.0 (202), and 1½ in. threaded version is also available. Each sprinkler is shipped with 2 insulating boot assemblies that seal clearance space around srinkler barrel, decreasing potential for condensation. VK501 is also cULus listed for use with wet systems.

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Duct Smoke Detectors support remote testing capabilities.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 07:55:18 -0500

Detector series SM, HS, and SL are all available with UL-Listed and MEA-Accepted MSR-50 Series remote accessories, which provide centralized control for testing and operation of building's duct smoke detection system. While MSR-50RM provides hidden magnet test switch and push button reset, MSR-50RK includes key-operated detector test and reset. Both models are available as single gang remote indicator/control or with addition of single gang strobe assembly.

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Fire Fighting Device combines 5 emergency-rescue functions.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 07:45:20 -0500

Boomer(TM) is Furion®-based product that offers elevation, water discharge, hydraulics and air, electrical, and lift in compact device. System can lift 1,000 lb and has 28 ft master stream that can be rotated 360° and elevated from -10° to +90°. It includes 6,000 W light tower with adjustable lights, connections for high-pressure hydraulic rescue tools, and 2 additional hand-line discharges. Device features SS tubular design and boom is manufactured with extruded aluminum.

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Electric Proportioners feature hybrid heaters.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 07:45:38 -0500

Suited for polyurethane foam and polyurea applications, Reactor E-Series Proportioners include circulation valves with long lasting seals, temperature control board that facilitates component change-outs, and heat transformer that does not require tap settings. With hose heat circuit breaker module, need for in-rush limiter is eliminated.

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Fire Control Panel is FM approved and cULus listed to UL 864-9.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 07:39:00 -0500

VFR-400 includes 4 programmable class B initiating zones, 2 class B supervisory zones, and 4 programmable output circuits. Onboard, menu-driven programming with 12 pre-installed programs facilitates set-up. Panel is compatible with various initiating devices including linear heat detection, smoke and heat detectors, water flow indicators, low air pressure switches, and manual pull stations. The VFR-400 accommodates multiple voltage applications, including 110/220 V and 50/60 Hz.

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Concealed Fire Sprinklers offer extended coverage.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 07:36:59 -0500

With 5.6 (81) and 8.0 (115) K factor respectively, Models VK632 and VK634 are cULus listed and FM approved for 135, 155, 175, and 200°F temperature ratings. They include push on, thread off cover plate that installs on inside of sprinkler cup, providing protection from drywall mud, paint, and other debris. Units come with either 2¾ in. dia standard cover plate for installations where aesthetics are a priority, or 3-5/16 in. dia plate that offers greater installation flexibility.

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Outlet Boxes and Covers help identify fire alarm circuits.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 07:51:30 -0500

Made of red, epoxy powder-coated steel, fire and safety Outlet Boxes, Extension Rings, and Covers eliminate need for painting at job site. Boxes come in 4 in. and 4 11/16 in. square sizes, measuring 1 ½ in. and 2 1/8 in. deep, with welded or drawn construction to meet needs of commercial applications. Groundskeeper(TM) raised boss enables 3/8 in. ground screw to be threaded into box without contacting mounting surface. Standard flat ground tapped holes are also available.

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Flame Retardent protects flexible foams.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 07:33:26 -0500

ANTIBLAZE® 117HF halogen-free flame retardant is formulated for use with flexible foams used in furniture and automobile seats. Offered as alternative to halogen-based flame retardants, high-efficiency, non-scorching product is non-persistent and non-bioaccumulative, per U.S. Environmental Protection Agency criteria.

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Smoke Detection System features Sample Port-Annunciation(TM).

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 07:30:13 -0500

MatrixScan(TM) addressable virtual detector matrix system features sampling pipes routed from multiple detectors to crossover points, each with specific detector address. Each crossover is treated as independent device, having multiple alarm thresholds, smoke and level bargraphs. Up to 127 virtual detectors can be assigned per loop. MatrixScan configuration is implemented through function-setting dialog box accessible through Stratos UL Listed and FM Approved Command Modules.

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Flame Retardants feature halogen-free formula.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 07:45:45 -0500

Based on Phosphine Oxides, Songflame YA 010 and YA 020 are designed to be reactive with resin backbone, principally epoxies, to give long term stability, while being environmentally safe, non-toxic, and non-corrosive. Based on Phenol/Bi-phenol polyphosphate, Songflame TP100 boosts thermal strength properties in resin matrix and is suited for variety of thermoplastic resins, particularly Polycarbonate, Polycarbonate blends with ABS, and wide range of Polyesters.

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Spark Detection Systems minimize risk of fire in conveyors.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 07:50:07 -0500

Intended for pneumatic conveying systems in production facilities, CC7000 Series Spark Detection and Extinguishing Systems use sensors to detect smallest spark's infrared radiation. Sensors send signal to control console, which displays, analyzes, and stores all events. When alarms or trouble messages occur, countermeasures can be automatically initiated. Extinguishing assemblies release atomized water spray to immediately extinguish any sparks or embers.

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Flame Retardant benefits wire and cable compounders.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 08:14:59 -0500

Designed for optimal processing in compounding operations, MARTINAL® LEO helps optimize throughput of wire and cable manufacturing. This finely precipitated aluminum trihydrate (ATH) flame retardant benefits wire and cable compounders, as well as other plastics manufacturers, through its thermal stability, electrical properties, compound viscosity, and bulk density.

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Zoned Dispatching System suits multi-unit fire stations.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 07:41:28 -0500

Comprised of software and touch screen hardware, CADVoice® ZoneTracker(TM) allows fire and EMS personnel to tell fire station's alerting system where they are located in station and bunk room in which they will be sleeping. If 911 call comes through during night, system will automatically route dispatches, as well as lighting and tonal alerts, directly and only to rescue crew being dispatched for call, letting others sleep through night and speeding response times.

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Breathing Hood protects during fire or biological attack.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 07:51:08 -0500

Equipped with military-grade high-intensity light stick, BREATH OF LIFE Breathing Hood kit gives user 20 min of breathing time. It filters out toxic smoke and blocks Ebola, Botulism, Anthrax, and other biological agents. See-through hood has multi-layered filter with active carbon that blocks out particles down to 0.3 microns with NIOSH efficiency rating of 99.9%. It protects neck, face, and head from burns and is capable of withstanding heat up to 400°F.

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Residential Sidewall Sprinkler features 5.8 (84) K factor.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 07:34:39 -0500

Recessed horizontal sidewall sprinkler, Freedom® VK460 incorporates flow shaper design for non-intrusive appearance and offers 16 x 22 ft, 18 x 20 ft, and 20 x 20 ft coverage areas. Residential fire protection product is suited for NFPA 13 residential applications, delivering minimum required 0.1 gpm/ft² water density at lower starting pressures, as well as NFPA 13D and 13R systems requiring 0.5 gpm/ft² densities.

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Visual Fire Alarm utilizes strobe flashes.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 07:40:35 -0500

Strobe 420 Series fire detection device produces synchronized, high-visibility flashes at 1 Hz. Addressable device is loop powered, freely configurable, and allows users to program which strobe is switched on and in which event. Features include automatic component identification, address assignment support, 6 mA power consumption, and functional security. Device complies with EN 54-23 standard, and is safe for photosensitive individuals.

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Air Duct Smoke Detector targets data centers.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 07:31:48 -0500

Employing high-sensitivity laser sensor in air sampling duct housing, Model 7251DH, upon sensing sufficient smoke, initiates alarm signal at fire control panel monitoring detector. Proper steps can then be taken to identify source of concern and resolve it before activation of fire suppression systems or facility downtime. Detector meets needs of environments with high airflow and/or several air changes per hour, such as telecommunications facility or data center.

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Flame Scanner utilizes discrimination techniques.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 25 May 2007 08:19:45 -0500

Able to sense presence and condition of flames, SmartScan(TM) 121 combines sensor technology and microprocessor control to discriminate between adjacent flames, fireballs, and radiating surfaces. Unit operates over -40 to +140ºF range and offers bar graph display as well as fuel select input for 2 fuel parameters. Suited for coal, oil, gas, solid, and non-standard fuel scanning, unit has online lens cleaning capability and is resistant to momentary power outages.

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