HEAVY INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENTS such as steel mills, power generation plants, pulp and paper mills, cement production facilities, foundries, mining operations, and shipbuilding yards provide some of the biggest challenges for LED lighting systems. Excessive heat, moisture, vibration, dust and power quality fluctuations caused by harsh production processes can all contribute to premature LED failure, erasingRead More ›
Month: June 2022
High Performance Insulated Tools are Essential for Electrical Shock Hazards
INSULATED HAND TOOLS are critically important to protecting personnel working in the proximity of energized equipment, but products vary greatly in performance. The highest quality tools are engineered and manufactured to durably retain their essential insulative properties. But lower cost options are also available. Big box stores, e-commerce sites, and discount tool retailers offer insulatedRead More ›
Griplock® Systems, LLC Acquires Cable Grippers, Inc.
Salt Creek Capital, the San Francisco Bay-Area private equity firm that purchased Griplock Systems in 2016, has completed its acquisition of the Nevada-based cable suspension company Cable Grippers, Inc. and will merge the two companies into one powerhouse cable suspension company. “We’re very excited to be joining forces with Cable Grippers,” states Griplock Systems PresidentRead More ›
Electri-Flex Announces Director of Sales & Marketing
ELECTRI-FLEX COMPANY, Roselle, IL, announces the promotion of Brock Klein, National Sales Manager, to the role of Director of Sales & Marketing. “Brock has brought new energy to the sales team and created a culture that fosters teamwork and collaboration,” stated Jan Ruthe, COO. “His fresh insights and continuous improvement mindset will help Electri-Flex achieveRead More ›
RTI Integrates With Orro Intelligent Lighting Control System
Leading control and automation manufacturer RTI today announced that the RTI control platform now works with Orro, integrating Orro’s intelligent lighting control into any home automated by RTI. With light, motion, and sound sensing, plus elegantly designed smart switches, Orro’s adaptive lighting automatically adjusts based on homeowner presence and preferences. RTI elevates this lighting performanceRead More ›
Triplett Announces Major Product Line Expansion
Triplett Test Equipment, a leading maker of test equipment tools, announces a major product line expansion. More than 70 new leading edge specialized testers have been introduced for the building maintenance and environmental, electrical test and measurement, network and cable testing, security and cabling equipment, hand tools, and connectors and converters markets. Known for moreRead More ›
Johnson County High School Receives Donation of 30 Digital Multimeters from Megger for the Third Year in a Row
Megger recently donated 30 AVO830 digital Trms multimeters for the third year in a row to graduating high school seniors in the Construction Department at Johnson County High School (JCHS) located in Mountain City, Tennessee. These digital multimeters offer a voltage range up to 1000V Trms and are designed to reduce the need for additionalRead More ›
DEWALT® Introduces the 20V MAX XR® Brushless 1/2-in. Drill/Driver and Hammer Drill/Driver To Deliver Optimal Power and Speed for Heavy-Duty Drilling and Fastening
DEWALT, a Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) brand and leader in total jobsite solutions, today announced the new 20V MAX XR® Brushless 1/2-in. Drill/Driver (DCD800) and 20V MAX XR® Brushless 1/2-in. Hammer Drill/Driver (DCD805). Each drill’s high-output brushless motor provides users with up to 40% more unit watts out in a compact design boastingRead More ›
Evolution Floor Box – New Durable Finishes
The only floor box that works in every type of floor construction, Legrand’s Evolution Series Floor Box is now available in three new durable finishes: brushed aluminum, satin brass and satin nickel. Designed to be installed with ease, the Evolution Series Floor Box offers endless benefits including easy interior access, high capacity furniture feed, andRead More ›
CorePro Glass LED HID Replacement Lamps
Signify’s Philips CorePro Glass LED HID replacement lamps enable you to bypass the ballast and seamlessly transition to LED. Built with High-Power LED filament technology, these lamps have the same look and feel as traditional HID bulbs without sacrificing performance. You can enjoy high-quality, uniform illumination up to 6,000 lumens per watts. These bulbs deliverRead More ›
New Multi-level Terminal Blocks Provide Space Savings & Functionality
The range of WAGO’s TOPJOB® S multi-level installation terminals has expanded with the addition of push-button and hybrid variants. This offering allows for fusing or blade-style disconnect, as well as direct ground connection to the DIN rail, all in one terminal block. These terminals share accessories with the rest of the TOPJOB® S family, andRead More ›
Lighting for Wind Power Plants
When it comes to maintaining wind power plants, reliable lighting is absolutely vital for personnel safety. This applies not only to all the work areas, but also to the escape route. To enable manufacturers, tower builders, and wind farm operators to meet the associated, standardized requirements, Wieland Electric provides comprehensive support in the form ofRead More ›