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Dock Seals feature removable/replaceable wear components.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:33:04 -0500

With optimized head pad and head curtain designs, PLATINUM(TM) Series withstands abuses delivered by backing trailers. Headers have outer reinforcing of friction-resistant DURATHON(TM) fabric, which protects against extreme wear and tear. Double-reinforced corner-wear boots cover ends of header and upper side pads to protect areas most prone to damage. Consisting of triple-layer, reinforced foil technology, FIREFIGHTER(TM) heat-dissipation protection prevents heat buildup from trailer marker lights.

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Power Sliding Sunroofs target marine industry.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 08:29:24 -0500

Offered in 8 standard sizes, Series 60 is intended for retrofit or for installation at time of boat build. Units are available as Flush Mount where top of sunroof is level with boat's existing roof, or Top Mount where sunroof sets on top of existing roof. Roofs offer options of sun screen and mosquito net and fixed rear panel. Transparent fixed panel in glass or acrylic can be fitted directly behind front, moveable panel to provide panoramic look and feel.

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Slip Joints/Weld-On Hinges suit removable door applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 08:30:40 -0500

Allowing instant access to cabinet interior, Slip Joints comes in various sizes from 1 ½ to 3 in. long and 1 7/16 to 3 in. open width, with either blank leaves or standard hole patterns. Offering alternative to continuous, butt, or slip hinges, Weld-On Hinges have no leaves or fasteners to remove. They come in 12 sizes with options for fixed pin, fixed pin with grease fitting, or removable pin. All removable hinges are available in stainless, steel, and aluminum.

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Ground Dock Lift creates instant dock area.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 08:32:15 -0500

Instant Dock model 6568 requires users to place this dock lift on existing concrete pad, lay it down, and plug it into available electrical power source. Along with 6 x 8 ft platform, lift incorporates self-contained, 5 hp power unit with 5,500 lb lifting capacity. This product, which facilitates safe loading or off-loading of trucks, is suited for locations that do not have dock area.

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Trailer Fan has energy saving design

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 08:27:41 -0500

HV-ES(TM) fan creates continuous, focused column of air that forces hot, cold, or musty air from trailer and replaces it with fresh air. Featuring 1/3 hp motor drawing 2.8 A and producing 980 cfm airflow, fan can be precisely positioned for maximum airflow using easy grip handle and dual articulating arm. Compact, low-profile design keeps fan out of way during loading/unloading while polyethylene construction withstands unexpected impacts at loading dock.

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Parts Kit adapts GPS-assisted steering to farm machinery.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 08:31:51 -0500

Outback Guidance® eDrive(TM) hydraulic steering installation kits are available for Outback eDriveTC(TM) GPS assisted steering system, which uses GPS technology to automatically steer agricultural machines. There are 650+ kits that allow Outback eDriveTC to be used with specific agricultural tractors, floaters, sprayers, and combines. Each comes complete with all necessary hoses, fittings, and brackets needed to install system in less than 2 hr (typ).

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Mechanical Tail Dock enhances jet maintenance safety.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 11:09:29 -0500

Designed for Gulfstream G450 corporate jet, maintenance stand can be adapted to fit individual customer requirements. Two-part design can be split into 2 halves, with each able to be wheeled and then locked into place after aircraft is positioned in hangar. Sliding conforming platform sections fill gap between fixed dock platform and vertical stabilizer curve, and drop down guard rails also allow for dock positioning while preventing contact with trailing edge of horizontal stabilizer.

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Loading Dock Controllers use touch-based interface.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 08:29:09 -0500

Blue Genius(TM) Touch Control Panels feature smart-touch keypad with multilingual visual display that promotes safety and efficiency at loading docks. Workers can manage all connected loading dock equipment - levelers, vehicle restraints, doors, communications lights, safety accessories - from one panel and make sure each piece of equipment is in proper position before others are activated. MPU-based solutions integrate network communications bus and provide programmable menu options.

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Safety Communication System detects forklifts in trailer.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 19 May 2009 08:32:20 -0500

Designed to help prevent forklift-pedestrian collisions, Rite-Vu(TM) detects when forklift is inside trailer and uses highly visible lights to alert loading dock personnel to stay clear of dock openings while trailer is in service. System also uses lights and alarm to optimize communication about status of trailers secured to dock with vehicle restraints, adding another layer of protection against potentially catastrophic trailer-separation accidents.

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Marine-Grade Latch targets nonlocking applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 08:33:49 -0500

Southco® TM Swim door latch features marine-grade corrosion-resistant construction and electropolished finish. It has CF-8M body; 304 SS spring, screw, and nut; and PA6 and EPDM components, ensuring durability in harsh environments. Low-profile handle releases with push of button and swings 90° in either direction. Unit's O-ring provides positive engagement which is adjustable to compensate for differences in mounting planes between door and frame.

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Night Vision System is designed for maritime applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 08:34:36 -0500

Measuring 7 in. in dia and 10.9 in. tall, M-Series system incorporates thermal night vision camera with 26° field of view and micro-lux low-light camera for optimized visibility during twilight hours. System is housed in rugged, waterproof gimbal enclosure that provides continuous 360° pan and ±90° tilt capability. It incorporates Ethernet connectivity, 3.6 x 5.7 in. joystick control unit, and position control and display feature. Gimbals can be mounted in ball-up or ball-down orientation.

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Integrated Helm Solution offers satellite weather ability.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 08:32:08 -0500

Designed to promote safety and situational awareness at sea, GB40 can be supplemented with weather module that displays up-to-date SIRIUS® satellite marine weather information over hi-res navigation charts. Modular system design includes below-dash NavComputer preinstalled with global C-Map MAX Pro cartography. Other features/expansion options include GB40 GPS chartplotter, dual-frequency echosounder, HD radar solutions; and AI50 Class B Automatic Identification System transponder.

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Marine Grade Monitor integrates resistive touchscreen.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 08:29:33 -0500

Approved to IEC-60945 and IACS-E10 for marine industry applications, FPM-8192V is 19 in. SXGA TFT LCD with transflective display and DNV certification. It accepts up to 4 video inputs and offers 3-stage picture-in-picture (PiP). OSD control is available for PiP, which can check multiple inputs: navigation/GPS, wind, vibration, and temperature. To modify brightness for piloting during day or night, display provides dimming control knobs for backlight adjustment from 0-100%.

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Marine HD Displays support side-viewing sonar add-on.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 08:29:23 -0500

HDS (High Definition System) multifunction displays are available with side-viewing sonar technology option that offers photo-like presentation for underwater bottom and structure viewing. In addition to providing legacy total-sonar performance, add-on module works in tandem with existing HD 2D sonar displays. It is networked using Ethernet connections, allowing sonar to supplement all HDS displays mounted on boat. Uses include underwater search/recovery and marine ecology sciences.

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Digital Radomes feature 4 kW transmitter with 48 NM range.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 08:34:02 -0500

Providing digital and analog signal processing, RD418D and RD424D Radar Scanners include low-noise receiver technology for small target detection, and 8 pulse width/5 PRF transmitter, which ensures optimum performance through every range scale. Auto GST technology automatically provides intelligent control of gain, sea clutter, and tune adjustments, while optimizing small target returns.

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Marine Display visualizes instrument and autopilot control.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 08:34:02 -0500

Model ST70 Plus instrument and autopilot display system for boats is built on SeaTalkng Next Generation data bus architecture, which enables interconnection of multiple ST70 Plus instruments, transducers, and NMEA2000 compatible devices. It features 8 user-defined instrument data pages with 25 screen layout options, night and inverse display mode options, and remote keypad with carousel menu. Digital, analog, graphical, and historical display options are offered.

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Widescreen Displays aid in marine navigation.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 08:33:59 -0500

Available in 9 in. C90W, 12 in. C120W, and 14 in. C140W models, C-Series Widescreen Multifunction Displays enable boat captains to view navigation data such as charting, radar, fishfinder, weather, and video simultaneously. They feature user interface allowing split screen viewing in multiple window combinations. Optically bonded LCD technology provides optimized color, contrast, and viewing angle with resolutions of up to 1,280 x 800. Housings also incorporate built-in GPS.

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Composite Board targets marine applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 08:31:37 -0500

Available in gray, cedar, redwood, and walnut, Latitudes Marine Composite Decking is slip-resistant and has reversible brushed/woodgrain surface. Boards are moisture-resistant and will not splinter, split, cup, or rot, with no sealing, painting, or staining required. Measuring 1.25 in. x 5.4375 in. x 16 ft, boards are fortified with Strandex® technology and are specifically designed for use at marinas, on boardwalks, on floating docks, or for stair treads.

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Protective Cover is designed for drive-on boat lifts.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 08:39:15 -0500

Installed in 15 sec by attaching two clips, SunPort(TM) QuickCover(TM) integrated PWC cover attaches to boat lift to avoid being blown off, while edges of cover extend to deck of lift, hiding model of craft to discourage PWC theft. It comes standard in black, with custom colors available by special order. When not in use, cover can be stored in mesh bag attached to bow stop.

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Marine Anchor consistently lands upright on seafloor.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 07:46:21 -0500

Featuring pointed curved tip, hollow shank, and lead-filled concave base, Ultra Anchor sets in virtually all bottom conditions, penetrating tough surfaces. Swivel/shackle attachment eye is reinforced and ergonomically positioned to place anchor's weight on curved tip for optimal setting and grip. Dipper-styled concave fluke body resists tendency to extricate from set position. Constructed of 316L extra low carbon grade stainless steel, anchor offers rust resistance.

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