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Floating Strainer features self-leveling system.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:41:01 -0500

Aluminum strainer is designed with self-leveling float system that makes drafting possible under almost any condition. Product offers high intake ratio that allows for maximum volume flow rates, while its vortex shield protects against whirlpooling. Transport and deployment is simplified by balanced handle and lightweight design. It is available with threaded, Storz, or camlock connections in range of sizes.

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Optical Beam Smoke Detector features multi-head design.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 09:02:47 -0500

Suited for large indoor spaces, motorized Fireray 5000 allows up to 4 beam detectors to be installed as one system. Controller retains one set of fire and fault relay contacts that are common for all connected detectors, but each detector configures independently and maintains its own range, fire obscuration threshold, and fire/fault delay settings. AGC monitors and reacts to environmental changes, while Auto-Optimize feature automatically self corrects, ensuring alignment of IR beam.

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Fire Notification Appliances can be wall/ceiling mounted.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 08:30:35 -0500

Wheelock Exceder(TM) series fire notification appliances include strobes, horns, and horn strobes with 5 mounting options that can be installed on single circuit. Appliances feature exterior candela windows, with 8 candela settings, and voltage test points. Universal mounting base features cover that protects contacts from dirt and paint and also shunts circuit for spotting wiring errors. Operating from dual 12/24 Vdc, units are ADA/NFPA/UFC/ANSI and OSHA 29, Part 1910, 165 compliant.

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Smoke Detector offers early fire detection, localization.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 08:29:58 -0500

Protecting areas up to 400 m², 420 Series Aspirating Smoke Detector TM features 10-digit bar graph for monitoring smoke pollution and utilizes LSN improved technology that accommodates currents to 1,500 mA at distances to 3,000 m. ROOM-IDENT feature can individually identify up to 5 rooms and accelerates tracking down of fire source in 4 phases. Intelligent signal processor discerns real/false alarms, and results are displayed on unit itself and Bosch Modular Fire Panel 5000 Series.

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Signal Booster complies with IFC/NFPA new building standards.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 29 May 2009 08:15:26 -0500

Compliant with International Fire Code (IFC) 2009 and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1 2009 codes, Bird RescueLine ensures first responders have reliable radio communications in large structures - even while power is unavailable. This electronic lifeline, compatible with standard fire-alarm panels, features 12 hr battery back-up and is designed for use inside new buildings. Its alarm interface provides all 5 required alarm conditions.

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Preaction Systems are cULus listed and FM approved.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 04 May 2009 08:37:56 -0500

Built around G-series deluge valve, G-4000P line of preaction systems are available in single and double interlock configurations, as well as SureFire® fail safe version. Compact systems come with complete preaction trim assembled to deluge valve, and include water supply control valve, switches, and drain connection. Grooved section of galvanized piping is installed on top of deluge valve to facilitate installation and service.

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Inflatable Waterwall Dam stores water for remote firefighting.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:29:51 -0500

Measuring 3 ft 3 in. x 14 ft 3 in. x 12 ft 3 in. when inflated and weighing 127 lb, Hexagon Water Dam is designed to provide additional rapid water storage for fire fighting appliances where main water supply is unavailable. It allows bouser or tanker to empty water into unit and leave location to refill. With ability to withstand uneven ground and gentle slopes, unit suits applications in remote and rural fire response locations.

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Fiber is designed for use in firefighter turnout gear.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 08:38:16 -0500

Engineered to react and expand when temperatures reach 250°F or higher, DuPont(TM) Nomex® On Demand(TM) detects emergency conditions and automatically expands to trap more air for greater thermal insulation. Material meets National Fire Protection Association standards. Other suitable applications include driver wear suits for auto racing, wildfire control, oil and gas operations, and military.

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System provides fire location and incident reporting.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 08:30:29 -0500

Suited for wildfire/geospatial photography applications, FLAIR System is comprised of FLAIR Mobile/Server software, Ricoh(TM) 500SE camera with SE-3 GPS and compass module, and Trimble® Nomad 800L/800LD handheld PC. With FLAIR Mobile Software, firefighters can categorize, annotate, map, and wirelessly send geocoded and compass-coded digital photographs to secure FLAIR server. FLAIR Server software creates secure, web-based data from uploaded images, viewable within Google Maps(TM) and Google Earth(TM).

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Fire Suppression Unit incorporates into utility vehicles.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 08:29:44 -0500

Assault Force 70 drop-in high pressure fire suppression system performance-matched and hydraulically-powered by Kubota's RTV900 Worksite Utility model. Utilizing biodegradable Class A foam at 2% mix rate, it runs for minimum of 13 min at continuous full-discharge using 70 gal water, and can extinguish fully-engulfed car fire with less than 25 gal. Unit is secured with 4 pin system that holds it on cargo box floor, with minor electrical and hydraulic hookups required.

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Wire Guard protects smoke detectors in food areas.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 07:45:43 -0500

Heavy-duty, Stainless Steel Web Stopper (STI-9601) protects smoke detectors in food processing environments and water treatment plants. Characteristics include 9-gauge SS wire guards that form web-like octagon shape for added strength. Guard allows LED indicator on protected smoke detector to remain clearly visible. Lifetime guarantee against normal use breakage and tamper-resistant hardware for added protection is available.

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Sprinkler has temperature ratings of 160°F and 205°F.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 07:46:42 -0500

Approved for up to 12 ft spacing between sprinklers on branch line, VK592 is cULus Listed and FM Approved as Control Mode Specific Application sprinkler to protect class I-IV commodities and cartoned unexpanded plastics, without using in-rack sprinklers. Storage sprinkler with 19.6 (280) K factor is UL Listed for up to 40 ft ceiling heights and FM Approved up to 35 ft. Product can also be used for warehouses with aisles as narrow as 4 ft as well as concrete tee construction.

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Silicone Sponge meets standards for flame retardance.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12:16:31 -0500

COHRlastic® R10400 M high-consistency rubber (HCR), closed-cell, silicone sponge meets UL 94 V-0 standard down to 1.58 mm thickness and is manufactured from blend of HCR silicone. Product has tensile strength of 100 psi, elongation of 250%, tear strength of 20 ppi, and temperature range of 100-500°F. Suited for use in equipment in outdoor communication devices, it is designed for high-performance, flame-retardant cushioning, gasketing, and sealing products.

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Smoke Detector uses crystal-controlled wireless technology.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 07:43:37 -0500

Enabling precision detection of even minute particles produced by clean-burning fires, GEM-SMK can detect all types of fires including paper, wood, gasoline, polystyrene, and smoldering fires. Photoelectric smoke detector eliminates need for home and business owners to run wires throughout their properties. It includes batteries with 5 yr life, mounting kit, and built in LED status indicator that alerts users when their battery is low or device is in need of cleaning.

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Tactical Flashlight can be attached above/below fire helmets.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 07:35:54 -0500

Vantage(TM) hands-free flashlight features C4(TM) power LED technology that produces special safety tail light which enables firefighters and rescue workers to be seen in smoke-filled rooms, blackout conditions, and other emergency situations regardless of direction of light. Weighing 5.14 oz, IPX7 rated unit features light intensity of up to 4,500 candela (peak central intensity) and 80 lumens total system output for 6 hr of continuous runtime to 10% output level.

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Fire-Suppression Gel is UL-711 tested.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — 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 News) — 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 News) — 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 News) — 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 News) — 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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