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Panasonic Security Systems’ WV-BP134V camera

PANASONIC SECURITY ROLLS OUT NEW CAMERA

Panasonic Security Systems Group, Secaucus, N.J., has introduced a specially priced B&W CCD camera/lens combination for general usage. The WV-BP134V unit pairs the company’s WV-BP134 camera with its WV-LZF61/2 varifocal iris lens, thereby minimizing the installation process as the cameras come prepackaged with an already compatible lens, and has been priced at $235 per unit.

The unit produces 380 lines of resolution with an S/N ratio of 46 decibels and a minimum illumination of just .08 at f/1.4, and its features include selectable backlight compensation, C or CS mount lenses, line-locked synch or automatic switching, VD2 lock for roll-free switching over a single coaxial cable, and selectable auto iris. For more information, call (877) 733-3689 or visit the company Web site at
http://cctv.panasonic.com.

 

Lyon luminaire brochure

HOLOPHANE UNVEILS NEW LAMP TIMER

Holophane, Newark, Ohio, has created a halogen lamp timer that the company says will reduce the potential for nonpassive end of life failure for metal hlide lamps. The HALT Automatic Lamp Time-Out works by extinguishing the metal halide lamps in luminaires for 15 minutes every week, thereby eliminating the inconvenience of manually switching the circuits on and off, and is compatible with all wattage metal halide lamps from 50 to 1,000 watts. Holophane also introduced its Lyon series of luminaries, which feature a shallow reflector and a specially molded borosilicate glass refractor to help promote lighting uniformity as well as maximum pole spacing. For more information on these products, call (740) 349-4114 or visit the company’s Web site at www.holophane.com.

 

SATELLITE ANTENNA

Sensormatic Electronics Corp., Boca Raton, Fla. has introduced the Satellite Receiver antenna, a new exit component for its UltraMax antitheft system designed to preserve the open appearance of a retailer’s storefront. The antenna can be used in place of a second or third antitheft UltraMax pedestal. When combined with the Satellite Receiver, Sensormatic’s Pro-Max or Euro Pro-Max system can cover a 23-foot wide entrance using two pedestals. For more information visit www.sensormatic.com.

 

Ruud’s Cutoff Floodlight

RUUD UNVEILS CUTOFF FLOODLIGHT

Ruud Lighting, Racine, Wis., has unveiled a new floodlight with a special computer-designed optical system. The Cutoff Floodlight (CF Series) can be tilted above horizontal, generally at a 15- to 25-degree tilt, making it ideal for outdoor lots and sporting facilities. The Cutoff comes in three sizes (12-inch, 16-inch and 22-inch) and three lamp choices (Uni-Form pulse-start metal halide, metal halide and high-pressure sodium), as well as a variety of wattages. Ruud also announced the creation of special Ballast Retrofit Kits as a low-cost option for replacing obsolete components and/or boosting existing lighting performance. For more details on either product, call (800) 236-7000.

 

ANTI-THEFT LIGHT

MaxLite SK America, Totowa, N.J., has introduced a new energy-saving light specially designed to discourage theft. The Spiralock Anti-Theft Light has been made with state-of-the-art German glass and tri-phosphor, provides up to 10,000 hours of soft, natural light, and has been designed so that it is impossible to change without the use of a special key. Any attempt to remove the lamp without the key will render the lamp useless. The company also introduced a new adaptor-and-lamp combination, the MegaMax Compact Fluorescent Circline, designed to match the lumen energy of incandescent bulbs while using up less energy. For more information on both products, call (805) 969-3744.

 

JLG’s electric scissor lift

JLG INTRODUCES ELECTRIC SCISSOR LIFTS

JLG Industries, McConnellsburg, Pa., has debuted two new electric scissor lifts for indoor and outdoor use. The 3369LE (Large Electric) scissor lift features a 33-foot platform height and a 1,000-pound capacity, while the larger 4069LE has a 40-foot platform height and an 800-pound capacity. Each machine is capable of handling 12-foot materials with the help of a 3-foot platform extension and can pass through most standard double-door openings due to their 69-inch overall width.

For further information, call (240) 420-8726 or see JLG’s Web site at www.jlg.com.

 

NEX-TEN CART CORRAL

The McCue Corp., Salem, Mass., has introduced its new Nex-Ten cart corral, said to be the strongest ever built by the company. The new corral features water-ballasted barriers specially designed to reduce trash buildup and clear, convex-shaped side panels said to be 10 times stronger than flat panels. The corralÕs roof is pitched steep to endure heavy snow loads and is opaque to optimize temperature levels at different times of the year. In addition, the new unit is easy to install since only three types of screws are needed to build it.

For further information, call (978) 741-2813 x260 or visit the company Web site: www.mccuecorp.com.

 

SAMSUNG INTRODUCES COLOR WEB CAMERA

Samsung SWC-101 web camera

Samsung Opto-Electronics America, Secaucus, N.J., has introduced its SWC-101 all-in-one color web camera and server, set to retail at $999. The SWC-101 incorporates a Linux server, a networking device, and a color CCD camera into a single enclosure, and can allow up to 100 users worldwide to simultaneously view the camera’s output. It has the capacity to transfer up to 15fps at 720x486 NTSC and 720x576 PAL, and offers remote camera status and configuration via an Ethernet port as well as software updates via TCP/IP networks. For more information, call (973) 331-1070 or visit the company’s Web site at www.samsungcamerausa.com.

 

EASY FLOW DOORS

Horton Automatics, Corpus Christi, Texas, has introduced the Series 9500 Easy Flow line of manual revolving doors for general usage. The line features a new mechanical breakaway, which allows the door wings to book-fold in accordance with safety codes, and is available in 6-foot-6-inch, 7-foot and 8-foot diameters with a variety of finishes. For more details call (800) 531-3111 or visit www.hortondoors.com.

 

Model Q-6 loudspeaker

NEW LOUDSPEAKER FROM SOUNDSPHERE

Soundsphere, Stratford, Conn., has introduced its new Model Q-6 loudspeaker. The Q-6 features a full hemispherical coverage pattern, accurate full frequency sound, high sensitivity (88db, 1 watt, 1 meter) and 35-watt continuous RMS power handling. For more details, call (203) 386-9200 or visit Soundsphere’s Web site at www.soundsphere.com.

 

CRYSTAL-LUX HALOGEN LAMP INTRODUCED

SLI Lighting, Canton, Mass., has released its Crystal-Lux halogen lamp, the first indoor halogen BR floodlamp in a soft glass shell to be released in the United States. The new lamp features a special, cooler-running halogen burner in the same glass shell as the standard incandescent lamp, so the normal glass PAR shell is no longer necessary. It is said to combine the energy efficiency and long life of a typical halogen with a softer, more uniform light distribution, and is currently available in the BR 30 style with BT 15 and G 25 styles to follow. For further details, call (800) 922-6693 or visit www.sli-lighting.com.

 

Wausau Dual Metal-Form table

METAL-FORM TABLE FROM WAUSAU

Wausau Tile, Wausau, Wis., has introduced its new Dual Metal-Form table for outdoor use. The table is constructed of 11-gauge perforated steel and 12-gauge galvanized steel tubing for increased strength, uses a special thermo-coating process to make it more graffiti resistant and easier to clean, and comes in a variety of colors. For more information, call (800) 446-8020 or visit Wausau’s Web site at www.wausautile.com.

 

MIRACLE-GRO SOIL

The Scotts Co., Marysville, Ohio, has unveiled a new potting soil specially designed to help facilitate the growth of container plants. The Miracle-Gro Moisture Control Potting Mix has been engineered to absorb excess water and slowly release it to plant roots as needed, thereby lessening the chance of damaging a plant through root rot by over watering it. The new soil is said to hold up to 33% more water than that of normal potting soil in this fashion thanks to what the company calls AquaCoir, a combination of coconut husk fibers, sphagnum peat moss and other organic materials. The soil retails for $3.59 (8-quart bags) and $5.89 (16-quart bags). For more information, visit the company’s Web site at www.scottscompany.com.

 

Tork digital timer

TORK ROLLS OUT DIGITAL TIMER

Tork, Mt. Vernon, N.Y., has introduced a digital interval timer designed for low voltage systems.

The SSA100R-24 accepts input of 24 VAC/VDC with no minimum load requirement, provides selectable settings ranging from 5 minutes to 12 hours and a manual scroll up for overrides in 10-minute increments and an interval timer that can be overridden from remote locations. It can also warn the user via an audible beep and flickering of the lights two minutes before the load turns off. For further details, call Elliot Mintzer at (914) 664-3542.

 

Day-Brite Retail Luminaire series

DAY-BRITE LUMINAIRES

Day-Brite Capri Omega, Tupelo, Miss., has unveiled three products as part of its new eXpressions Retail Luminaire Series. The Low Bay 400 and Low Bay 250 acrylic reflectors feature direct mounting of the standard acrylic opticals to low bay ballast housings, while the High Bay Decorative luminaire ballast assembly is designed for remote mounting of the ballast housing, allowing the optical to be suspended. When combined with reflector and trim options, the new luminaires are said to provide the opportunity for more than 1,700 different metal halide or compact fluorescent lighting fixture designs. For more information, call (800) 234-1890 x6688 or visit www.dcolighting.com.

 

MERCURY VACUUMS

Minuteman International, Addison, Ill., has debuted its Mercury Recovery Vacuum System series for the cleaning of mercury-contaminated soil and air. The MRS 1, MRS 2, MRS 3 and MRS 4 units are designed, respectively, for the recovery of liquid mercury, mercury-contaminated dust, mercury vapors and particulate matter, and mercury-contaminated liquids, while the MRS 6 unit is a special compact cleaner for the decontamination of smaller, more confined areas that the larger MRS units cannot reach. For more information on the Mercury Vacuum Series, call (630) 627-6900 or visit www.minutemanintl.com.

 

Orac Décor raised panels

ORAC RAISED PANELS

Photo Architectural Products by Outwater, Wood-Ridge, N.J., has introduced Orac Décor, a new line of raised panels. The new high-density polyurethane panels are lightweight yet strong and priced affordably. They can be easily installed using the same tools as wood, according to the firm. They come primed and ready for painting, glazing or faux finishing. For more information, call (800) 835-4400 or visit www.outwater.com.

 

V-KOOL ROLLS OUT APPLIED WINDOW FILM

V-Kool is offering its V-Kool applied window film to protect heat-sensitive merchandise from ultraviolet fading damage. V-Kool applied film is a clear nontinted and almost colorless window film capable of blocking over half the sun’s heat without changing the appearance of existing glass, according to the Houston-based company.

One Kohl’s in Dallas recently installed the product after losing $15,000 in damaged products in its domestics department, according to the company. For more information, call (800) 217-7046.

 

Steril-Aire Twist-Lock UVC Emitter

STERIL-AIRE ROLLS OUT TWIST-LOCK UVC EMITTER

Steril-Aire, Cerritos, Calif., has introduced its Twist-Lock UVC Emitter for side access installations in commercial HVAC systems, where access within the plenum is generally more difficult and restricted. Up to six units can be connected using the Twist-Lock plug at each end of the fixture, creating a string of emitters that can be more easily slid in and out of an air handler. The mechanism comes in a variety of sizes and voltages to accommodate most air handlers. For more information, call (562) 467-8484 or visit its Web site at www.steril-aire-usa.com.

 

ONLINE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT DATABASE

Bishara Computer Systems, Youngstown, Ohio, has inaugurated its ilambs.com Web site, an online property management database. Ilambs.com will allow leasing agents and executives to access tenant information via PDAs and other handheld devices, as well as provide property owners and managers with an alternative property management software product that is less expensive to operate and own than that of client/server software products. Ilambs.com is available via monthly subscription — the software can be downloaded off the Internet. For more information, visit www.ilambs.com.

 

WFB outdoor lighting bollards

DESIGN WFB OUTDOOR LIGHTING BOLLARDS

Quality Lighting, Franklin Park, Ill., has unveiled its new Design WFB outdoor lighting bollards. The WFB Bollard provides even, glare-free illumination for outdoor, all-climate environments, and is said to be especially suited for use in high-abuse environments.

The WFB’s lens is fully sealed to ensure maximum lamp life in harsh conditions and is surrounded by substantial metal framing on all sides. CWA or HX-HPF type ballasts are rated for -20 or -40-degree service operation and are UL and CUL listed for safety in wet locations.

For more information, call (847) 451-0040 or visit the company Web site at www.qualitylighting.com.

 

NEW PARKING LUMINAIRE

Cooper Lighting, Elk Grove Village, Ill., has introduced its PSL (Parking Structure Luminaire) fixture for parking garage environments. Part of Cooper’s McGraw-Edison line, the PSL incorporates a modular design said to maximize fixture efficiency as well as optical distribution, and meets the RP20 illumination standard for parking garage environments. Visit the company’s Web site at www.cooperlighting.com.

 

CURVELINE MANSARDS

Curveline, Ontario, Calif., is now offering metal mansard systems custom-curved to the specifications of designers.

The company’s curving process is said to add considerable strength to the metal, resulting in mansards that no longer need a solid substrate underneath. For example, a 24-GA mansard curved to 90-degrees with a 10-feet clear span can withstand 80 mph winds and 40 pound/square foot snow loads. In addition, the company’s service center offers great variety in the mansards they present based on their ability to curve them into an unprecedented number of shapes, as well as mitered corners and curved trim for certain applications.

For more information, contact the company at (888) 998-0311 or visit its Web site at www.met-tile.com/curveline.

 

LITTER-COLLECTION VACUUM INTRODUCED

MADVAC, Montréal, has announced the debut of its MADVAC 61 vacuum litter-collection machine for indoor and outdoor use. The 61 incorporates a two-stage dust filtration system that prevents litter from passing through the vacuum fan, which has resulted in damage to the fans and fan drives of traditional vacuums. The 61’s filtration system is said to virtually eliminate dust during vacuum litter collection in this fashion. The 61 can collect up to 120 gallons of litter with a hose length of up to 40 feet, and provides effective litter collection in labor-intensive projects and other previously unworkable grounds. For more information, call (450) 670-0200 or visit the company’s Web site at www.madvac.com.

 

Curvatura 3-D    ceiling system

3-D CEILING SYSTEM

The Chicago-based USG Corp. has introduced its Curvatura Elite 3-D ceiling system, available in a variety of shapes, textures and colors.

The Curvatura system consists of 36 grid segments, including straight and vertically curved tees, which can be combined to form an infinite number of designs, and is said to work especially well in one-dimensional configurations. The panels are available in perforated or imperforated metal, woven wire mesh and translucent fiberglass-reinforced plastic, while all lay-in materials are flat sheets that conform to the grid with hold-down tabs. An optional lay-in provides for localized acoustic control.

For further details, call (800) USG-4YOU or visit www.usg.com.

 

SOUND MANAGEMENT FOAMS FROM DOW

Dow Performance Foams, Midland, MI has unveiled its FR 1000 and FR 2000 foams, part of its QUASH line of performance foams for sound management in commercial and heavy industrial environments. The polyolefin-based foams have been tested to show a sound absorption coefficient of 0.77 at 500 Hz at a thickness of only 35mm, according to Dow. In addition the foams are said to be virtually indestructible, impervious to water, humidity and most chemicals, have a low density and are fully recyclable. For more information, call (800) 411-4369 or visit Dow’s Web site at www.dowperformancefoams.com.

 

FLOWMATE WORKSTATION

Photo Worksmart Systems, Peabody, Mass., has introduced its Flowmate workstation for cell-based manufacturing operations. The new workstation features a conveyor/workstation hybrid for constant single-piece product flow on pallets throughout the manufacturing process, provides maximum flexibility for quick changeovers, rearrangement of multiple station cells, and can be combined with other units to create custom cells. The Flowmate is capable of holding loads up to 150 pounds, and the unit has been designed for simple assembly with a 3/16” hex key or can be furnished preassembled in as little as three weeks. For more details, call (978) 536-5000 or visit www.worksmartsystems.com.

 

All-aluminum Plainwell  bench

PLAINWELL BENCH

Landscape Forms, Kalamazoo, Mich., has introduced an all-aluminum version of its Plainwell bench for outdoor and indoor use. The aluminum variation comes in a 96-inch length as well as the standard 72-inch length, which allows the option of either a center arm or two intermediate arms placed at equal intervals, and is powdercoated to help facilitate the use of color in a project. For more information, call (800) 521-2546 or visit their Web site at www.landscapeforms.com.

 

Eurotex Lanai wall carpet

EUROTEX OFFERS LANAI WALL CARPETS

Eurotex, Philadelphia, has unveiled a new line of wall carpets called Lanai. Made to muffle sound and help control building operating costs by protecting walls, the material is woven from wool and features a flameproof backing. Lanai features colors like wheat, sisal, and evening mist. Eurotex also offers coordinating carpets for floors. That product line, Tahiti, is constructed differently from Lanai, but comes in matching textures and many of the same colors. For full specifications, literature and samples call (800) 523-0741; or fax 215-423-0940; or email speceurotex@prodigy.net.

 

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