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Electrodes are suited for welding and cladding.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:35:28 -0500

Offered in .045, 1/16, and 3/32 in. dia, self-shielded electrodes are designed for welding stainless steels and cladding of carbon steels. SelectAlloy 308LTO-3 (E308LTO-3) contains nominal weld metal composition of 21% chromium and 10% nickel with maximum carbon content of .03%, while SelectAlloy 309LTO-3 (E309LTO-3) has nominal weld metal composition of 24% chromium and 13% nickel with maximum carbon content of .03%. Compositions make weld metal resistant to intergranular corrosion.

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Coated Infill is safe, clean, and non-toxic.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 07:33:41 -0500

Combining naturally occurring infill granules with ceramic coating, PermaCoat Naturally Tough Infill offers eco-friendly alternative for artificial turf infilling. Product is lead and heavy metals free, and manufactured without noxious solvents or chemicals. After curing, ceramic coating encapsulates granules making infill virtually dust-free and water resistant. Available in 2 standard UV stabilized colors, PermaCoat withstands extreme temperatures and is fire resistant.

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Impact Protection System is relocatable and removable.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 07:39:35 -0500

Protecting vulnerable areas from damage, floor-mounted High Impact Protection System (HIPS) is comprised of 10-gauge stainless steel Boston Bollards, rails, and corner adapters. Continuous rail installation requires no end-caps, and 90º corner adapter enhances impact resistance. Anchor(TM) Technology facilitates installation and eliminates need for 3 ft drilling as well as toxic adhesives and cement. Stainless steel is 100% recyclable, sustainable, and contains 60% min recycled content.

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Terminal Blocks are RoHS compliant.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 07:43:04 -0500

Allowing wire to be connected without any prior stripping, XBQ series of insulation displacement connection terminal blocks are suited for applications in automated equipment and machine tools, packaging and material handling machinery, railway/mass transit systems, petrochemical, and any other application requiring high volume connections for low-voltage control and signal circuitry.

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Floor Coatings provide accident-proof protection.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 07:54:19 -0500

Available in clear or colors for indoor and outdoor use, Non-Slip and Non-Skid Coatings will resist chemicals and caustics. Products are designed for both foot and vehicle traffic and are packed in 1 and 5 gallon pails. Applied by roller, permanent epoxy and rubber-based coatings are suited for use on cement, concrete, metal, steel, wood, fiberglass, aluminum, and tile, as well as ceramic and porcelain tile.

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Insulation targets rain screen and cavity wall applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 07:39:41 -0500

RainBarrier(TM) 30, with 3 lb density, and RainBarrier(TM) 45, with 4.5 lb density, are engineered to repel water and drain moisture. They provide thermal insulation, fire protection, and acoustical control and are UV-resistant and noncombustible. Available in regular- and dark-colored fibers, mineral wool insulation is compatible with common wall ties, adhesives, and air barrier systems.

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Pedestrian Traffic System protects polyurethane foam roofs.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 07:46:44 -0500

Designed for use around all equipment requiring servicing, as well as areas of heavy foot traffic, Z-Guard consists of one-component, moisture curing, silicone/quartz liquid composite slurry. Ready-to-use material can be applied to dry, frost-free surface, and cures at normal temperature in 12-18 hr by reacting with moisture in air. Comprised of silicone rubber, organic hardeners, and quartz aggregates, reinforced, silicone walkway has Shore A hardness of 80 psi and is trowel applied.

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Wireless Receiver is suited for automatic door control.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 07:52:05 -0500

Offering 12 Vac, 24 ac/dc, and 12 Vdc capabilities, 433 MHz Wireless Automatic Door Control Receiver is compatible with all available automatic door controllers. Measuring 4¼ x 2¼ in., it employs code hopping-technology, and features activation time of 1.5 sec up to 4 hr and memorization of codes for up to 12 transmitters. With optional security layers, receiver makes it impossible to duplicate codes and restricts automatic door access to only activated key fobs.

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Dry-Mount Glazing System meets ASTM E935 standard.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 07:52:03 -0500

Enabling installer to fabricate tempered, structural glass panel railings, PanelGrip is locking assembly of high-strength aluminum, 2 PVC isolators, and aluminum shoe moulding that meets structural load requirements for railings. Requiring no special tools, product can be used with nominal ½ in. tempered glass or other ½ in. thick panel material, and allows for .450 to .515 in. range in glass thickness.

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Touchless Sensor is designed for automatic slide doors.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 08:02:27 -0500

With ability to activate door with wave of hand and prevent unnecessary door opening cycles, Acuwave is developed for access areas with heavy cross-traffic such as hallways where chance of unnecessary door activation is high. Unit can also be used on non-swing/non-fold side of swing and folding doors. It is mounted to header of door and uses active IR beam to detect hand approaching Wave Hand sticker. In stand-by mode, detection pattern is reduced to small area in front of sticker.

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VPX/VXS Portable Tower Chassis aids VPX system development.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 08:02:59 -0500

Model VPX-ENC-0102 can enclose signal processing system controlled by PowerPC processor running either VxWorks or Linux and up to 14 Xilinx® Virtex®-5 FPGAs and 6 high speed analog input FMC (VITA 57) modules. It comprises of 5 slot VPX/VXS portable tower enclosure and backplane, which is equipped with 3 VPX slots and 2 VXS slots (1 payload and 1 switch) to support interconnectivity of VMETRO FPE650 and HPE640 boards. Chassis comes with 1,332 W power supply and two 190 cfm fans.

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Minimal Maintenance Guardrail protects equipment and workers.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 07:59:11 -0500

Made of schedule 80 and schedule 40 pipe sleeved in OSHA Yellow ¼ in. HDPE tube, Ideal Shield® Protective Guardrail System can withstand multiple hits from 12,000 lb forklift traveling 8 mph. Design eliminates need for scraping and painting of guardrail while also helping to prevent personnel injury, equipment repairs, and downtime. Delivered fully assembled, product is offered in standard or custom lengths and heights with plate or core installation.

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Stormwater Chambers are offered with internal manifold.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 07:41:41 -0500

Recharger® 180 and 280 incorporate internal manifold feature, which introduces design flexibility to stormwater management system and decreases required installation footprint. Located on chamber, 2 side portals allow manifolding to take place at any point within system, eliminate need to build external manifolds, and optimize cross-feed capabilities. High Volume Low Velocity (HVLV) FC-24 Feed Connectors, open on both endwalls, are inserted into side portals to construct manifold.

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Framing Clamp System has 1,000 lb capacity per end clamp.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 07:35:50 -0500

Designed for installing HVAC equipment, exhaust fans, vents, and skylights, framing roof openings, and supporting loads above or below roof decks, Framing Clamp System requires no welding or specialized tools for installation. System consists of End Clamps, T-Brackets, and Perforated Channels which are available in lengths up to 10 ft. In typical framing application, 4 End Clamps are attached to 2 parallel bar joists or beams, and each End Clamp occupies 1¼ x 3 in. space between joists.

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Bendable Panel Product suits green building construction.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 07:35:47 -0500

KerfGreen substrate material qualifies for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) credit MR 4.1, MR 4.2, and EQ 4.4. Available as 4 x 8 and 4 x 10 ft panels in 5/8 and ¾ in. thickness, it comes with green NAF (no added formaldehyde) core and provides smooth and symmetrical inside and outside radii up to 3½ in. Product allows horizontal/vertical grade laminates, metals, 2-ply, and phenolic backed veneers to be laminated flat and then cold formed into any shape.

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Water-Borne Epoxy Coating creates fast-drying floor finish.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 07:41:21 -0500

With mix ratio of 4A:1B, Monomid(TM) Epoxy Flooring System forms cleanable, high-gloss finish. It offers 5 mils DFT in one coat when applied over Monomid Clear Sealer and can be applied over various other primers for application on steel. Solution supports addition of anti-slip aggregate or sand and also offers moisture resistance. In 3 hr at 77ºF, coating dries to touch to form abrasion- and chemical-resistant finish. Use is suited for industries requiring low odor and VOC levels.

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Integrated Door Controller is Ethernet enabled.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 07:42:36 -0500

With ability to operate autonomously with peer-to-peer communication, independent of network or PC workstation, Intelli-M eIDC provides fully distributed intelligence from access control and alarm monitoring. It can work independently with its embedded Web server or with several Intelli-M eIDC controllers through server-based Intelli-M Supervisor Plus® security management software. Built-in line status indicators allow verification of connections to peripheral equipment.

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Toilet Systems help reduce water usage.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 07:42:31 -0500

Incorporating 1.28 gpf manual or sensor-operated flushometers with vitreous china fixtures, High-Efficiency Toilet (HET) Systems combine performance of both toilet and flush valve to ensure true, water-efficient systems. Sensor-operated models include Sloan ECOS(TM) battery-powered electronic dual-flush flushometer and solar-powered Sloan SOLIS® dual- and single-flush units, while manual models include Royal® and UPPERCUT® dual-flush flushometer.

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Textured Bricks are offered in 4 designs.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 07:41:34 -0500

Available in Wave, Sphere, Pyramid and Sawtooth designs, Umbra range of bricks feature textured appearance that changes with natural light throughout the day. They come with either red sanded finish or smooth red, buff, or blue finish. Designed to co-ordinate with standard brick work sizes, bricks can be installed as complete panels or inter-spaced with standard bricks to create broad range of effects.

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Linear Brick is frost resistant.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom) — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 07:41:31 -0500

Available in 6 sizes from 240 x 50 x 115 to 440 x 65 x 102 mm, Linear brick features long thin shape, and is manufactured in wide range of colors and finishes to complement or match standard brickwork. Used either on its own or as courses or panels with other finish materials, designers can use this brick to create variety of effects within any building exterior.

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