Kolbi Pipe Marker Company, a mechanical and electrical identification manufacturer based out of Arlington Heights, Illinois, now has a complete product line for printed and laser engraved wallplates. With more and more large projects, such as Hospitals, Universities, and Government jobs, specifying a permanent text to identify power supply and other critical information on wallplates,Read More ›
Year: 2020
AFC Cable Systems® Barrel Pack System Simplifies Transport of Cable on Jobsites
The Barrel Pack System packaging solution from AFC Cable Systems® allows for easy transport of large cable quantities and reduces scrap on jobsites. Its 75-gallon fiber barrel design simplifies cable handling with an easy pull and a lever-locking steel band lid. Each metal clad barrel is 43” high with a 23” diameter and can holdRead More ›
AEMC® Introduces two NEW Portable Hand-Held Ground Resistance Testers, Models 6422 and 6424
These new Ground Resistance testers are both economical and feature rich. They are ideal for testing commercial, residential, and light industrial grounding systems. Their innovative design simplifies the process and provides reliable results eliminating confusion in setting it up correctly. A simple one button connect-press-read operation is all that is needed. The Model 6424 isRead More ›
Hy-Brid Lifts Appoints South-Central Territory Manager
Hy-Brid Lifts welcomes Chad Diacek as regional territory manager of the south-central region. Diacek will cover Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Northern Texas. He will provide customer support as well as continue the growth and channel development of Hy-Brid Lifts’ line of low-level scissor lifts. “My expertise is selling state-of-theart, innovative construction equipment,” Diacek said.Read More ›
More than a Box Three Key Considerations When Designing an Electrical Enclosure
THERE’S A LOT TO BE LEARNED from the famous fable, The Three Little Pigs. While the tale teaches us to stay wary of menacing wolves, it also reminds us of the importance of a sturdy home. Electrical equipment requires robust protection and a durable enclosure is vital to its safety. Here, Andrew Keith, product developmentRead More ›
MaxLite Provides LED Bulbs to Food Pantries During COVID-19 Crisis
MaxLite ENERGY STAR certified LED bulbs are being delivered to Massachusetts communities hardest hit by COVID-19 as part of a utility-sponsored program that distributes energy efficient lighting through food pantries. More than 21,400 MaxLite 9-watt ENERGY STAR certified A-line bulbs are being included in meal kits distributed at 45 food pantries this month in communitiesRead More ›
NFPA Technical Committee Meeting Kicked Off Recently; Changes to Nine Standards Being Considered
The 2020 NFPA Technical Meeting, being held in an electronic format this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, started recently and debate will run through June 19. The dedicated landing page for the Technical Meeting is nfpa.org/2020techsession. The NFPA Board of Directors suspended the NFPA Technical Meeting Convention Rules and approved Temporary NFPA Technical MeetingRead More ›
Barron Lighting Group Appoints New Director of Life Safety Products
Barron Lighting Group, the parent company to Exitronix life-safety and emergency lighting, Trace-Lite indoor and outdoor commercial and industrial lighting, specialty LED commercial and decorative lighting, and Growlite indoor and greenhouse horticultural lighting, announces the addition of Tony Campbell to the Barron team as Director of Life Safety Products. “We are thrilled to have TonyRead More ›
The Future of Commercial Spaces:
Introduction In an industry that constantly changes as new technologies emerge, it’s crucial that electrical contractors and manufacturers stay up to date with the latest trends in power and connectivity. Accessible power is a necessity in all spaces, and these days, most commercial spaces are becoming increasingly versatile in their design. This demands an evenRead More ›
Next Generation Ground Resistance Tester for the Typical User
GROUND RESISTANCE TESTING also referred to earth resistance testing finds its roots in the early 1930s. Limited technology was available, so a null balance galvanometer, a decade resistance box and a DC power source combined to make one of the first ground testers. Years later hand-cranked technology, first using a generator, provided the test voltage.Read More ›
Protect Yourself Miller Safety Consultants —
Vince Miller started Miller Safety Consultants, a veteran owned business in 1999. The goal of the business was to provide cost effective safety consulting, employee training such as: confined space entry, fall protection, electrical safety and provide sales of electrical shock and flash protective equipment and fall protection equipment to businesses in the Washington DCRead More ›
WAGO Introduces New Compact Power-Over-Ethernet Switch
WAGO’s new compact Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) expands its line of industrial grade Ethernet switches. Just two inches wide and four inches tall, the 852-1411/000-001 PoE switch is ideal for all applications with limited space. The wide voltage input of 24 VDC to 57 VDC, makes the 852-1411/000-001 switch a fantastic option for all PoE applications. TheRead More ›