ELECTRI-FLEX COMPANY, Roselle, IL USA, announces Type LT Liquatite® flexible conduit is now manufactured with an upgraded PVC jacketing, making LT an improved Oil-Resistant solution. The new jacketing also provides Sunlight Resistance (UV), a wider temperature range, and a flame retardant in the liquidtight jacketing. Type LT is a general purpose, non-UL, spec grade, liquidtight,Read More ›
Year: 2020
Universal Lighting Technologies Partners with DSI Southwest in North Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas Region
Universal Lighting Technologies, Inc. a global leader in commercial lighting and a member of the Panasonic group, recently announced its partnership with DSI Southwest. DSI is a Dallas-based corporation that has been serving the electrical industry since 1961. The agency will represent Universal’s lighting solutions across North Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas. “DSI Southwest has aRead More ›
Focal Point Expands Seem® 1 Family with Integrated Point Source Luminaire
Focal Point® expands its Seem family with the introduction of Seem® 1 Point Source. The sleek 1.5-inch aperture linear luminaire delivers design flexibility with a combination of linear lensed illumination and integrated point source downlights. “Solid State Lighting (SSL) has allowed us to develop luminaires that address multiple needs. Seem 1 Point Source delivers bothRead More ›
Moving Beyond Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
ABSTRACTRemote connectivity and monitoring for generator sets offers multiple opportunities to enhance reliability, increase efficiency, regulate emissions, optimize performance and reduce cost in distributed power settings – all without expensive capital investment in on-site IT infrastructure. Introduction The days of technicians monitoring generator sets by reading gauges and making adjustments by turning dials or wrenchesRead More ›
Douglas Lighting Controls® Introduces the Conference Room Controls App to its Bluetooth® Wireless System of Devices
Douglas Lighting Controls®, a member of the Panasonic family of companies, recently announced the pairing of its Conference Room Controls App to its system of Bluetooth® Wireless devices. Designed for conference room and boardroom applications, the new iPad control console pairs seamlessly with Douglas Lighting Controls’ Bluetooth Wireless eco-system of devices to provide a modern,Read More ›
Platinum Tools® Launches Slit & Ring Fiber Cable Stripper; Now Available
Designed to Slit and Ring Cables, Buffer Tubes and Jackets on Fiber Optic Cables with Diameter Ranges of 1.2mm to 6.4mm Platinum Tools®, the leader in solutions for the preparation, installation, hand termination and testing of wire and cable, is proud to announce the launch of the new Slit & Ring Fiber Cable Stripper (p/nRead More ›
Hy-Brid Lifts Reveals Revolutionary PS-1930 with Unique Features
Hy-Brid Lifts, the industry leader in high-quality, low-level access equipment, brings lightweight technology to the 19-foot lift market with the introduction of the brand-new Pro Series PS-1930. The 19-foot scissor lift, the tallest model in the Hy-Brid line, offers unique features such as non-fold-down rails and the company’s innovative LeakGuard™ system. The new lift meetsRead More ›
Myers Emergency Power Systems Announces Acquisition of Low Voltage Systems, LLC
Myers Emergency Power Systems (Myers EPS), a leading designer and manufacturer of backup power solutions, today announced the acquisition of Low Voltage Systems, LLC (LVS). Headquarters in San Leandro, California, LVS is a family-owned manufacturer of commercial lighting solutions with a leading position in the rapidly growing emergency lighting control and mini inverter segments ofRead More ›
Klein Tools Launches Insulation Resistance Tester
Klein Tools, for professionals since 1857, introduces the ET600 Insulation Resistance Tester, perfect for electricians and maintenance professionals that install, troubleshoot and maintain electrical wiring and equipment. This versatile tester features voltage test ranges from 125V to 1000V, plus a convenient lock feature for hands-free insulation testing. Insulation Resistance Tester (Cat. No. ET600) Test insulationRead More ›
Understanding of PoE Crucial for Electricians Installing or Servicing Intelligent Lighting
IDEAL Networks is urging electricians to master new skills and equipment now to cope with the growing use of PoE (Power over Ethernet) in intelligent lighting applications. In particular, PoE testers can help electricians to conduct quick, accurate PoE validation, eliminating guesswork and getting the job done faster. “In just a few short years theRead More ›
Hospital Retrofit with Wiremold® Raceway & Device Boxes
The Challenge: The Geisinger Health System serves more than 2.6 million residents in central and northeastern Pennsylvania. When the integrated health services organization acquired Community Medical Center (CMC) in Scranton, it faced a huge $80 million project to improve the 232-bed hospital. Among the changes, a top priority was upgrading the wire and cable infrastructure.Read More ›