July 2009
Preview
FedFleet 2009 rolls into Chicago with a full agenda
Motor and aviation fleet managers of every stripe will gather in Chicago from July 28 -30 for FedFleet 2009....
Low-speed electric vehicles
The company's plug-in electric-drive motor vehicles comply with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's classification for Low Speed Vehicles....
Vehicle lightbar
The Defender with TriCore technology delivers more light output per watt than any other current halogen, strobe or LED lighthead; it is more than two times brighter than any other warning light available today, according to the manufacturer....
General maintenance sweeper
The Crosswind regenerative air sweeper has a wide sweeping path that is suited for municipalities, airport runways and other applications. Its ergonomic...
Load tie-down tamer
The company's Ratchet/Tamer design has a reel built into the handle to wrap excess tie-down webbing into a neat roll....
Cleaning and maintenance equipment
The company's rental fleet includes the Cold Jet AERO 75-DX dry ice blaster that is used in cleaning and maintenance....
Hybrid refuse trucks
The TerraPro Cabover model is the first production-intent parallel diesel-electric hybrid truck in the U.S. designed specifically to meet the EPA's 2010...
Vehicle air conditioner
The Sunspot 5000 is a self-contained 12-Volt DC air conditioner suited for in-cab and under-bunk retrofits in Class 8 trucks....
Automated fuel accounting system
AIM2 contains an on-board vehicle computer interface to collect critical vehicle data....
Haulers
The company's Site Dumpers are used in a wide variety of applications, including utility, landscaping, golf course, nursery, cemetery and construction....
Supply Chain News
Minnesota's National Sports Center renews agreement with Toro
Minnesota's National Sports Center, the largest soccer complex in the world, has renewed its information and knowledge sharing agreement with Bloomington, Minn.-based The Toro Company....
Palm Beach County, Fla., picks Denios for hazardous waste cabinets
The Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County, Fla., has contracted with Louisville, Ky.-based Denios to design and manufacture a network of storage cabinets for household hazardous waste accumulation sites around the county....
Oscoda Plastics donates floor materials to New Orleans-area community center
Oscoda, Mich.-based Oscoda Plastics has donated more than 1,500 square feet of interlocking tiles to the Community Center of St. Bernard in St. Bernard Parish, La. ...
Texas county adds Kenworth hybrid trucks to its fleet
Bexar County, Texas, has taken delivery of three new Kenworth T370 diesel-electric hybrid trucks. Each truck will be located at one of the county's three service centers....
Movers and Shakers
New assignments and promotions at Parsons Brinckerhoff and MACTEC Engineering and Consulting....
Up Front
Hybrid tractor
The model 335 uses a hybrid electric power system with an electric motor that assists the PX-6 engine with supplemental torque for up to 40 percent fuel economy gains....
Light tower kit
A new 30-foot light tower kit is available for use with the manufacturer's TS35T towable generator....
DC gear motor
Model MMP-TM55-24VGP52-236 is a new DC gear motor accepting any 24-volt DC source, including battery power. Rotating signs, battery-powered utility vehicles...
Mobile column lifts
The manufacturer's mobile column lifts are available in two- through eight-column sets in capacities ranging from 18,000 pounds to 240,000 pounds....
Mini forensic lab
The PSIClone Mini Lab is a portable hard-drive forensic lab that enables law enforcement agencies to copy ("clone") data from a computer hard drive for pre-trial analysis without compromising evidence....
Electromagnetic water meter
The Waterflux 3070 offers a 15-year battery life, which is useful in water and wastewater applications where no power is available....
Special Coverage: Public Works
Concrete mixer attachment
The 3.5-yard Ampliroll concrete mixer attachment can be mounted, with the aid of the manufacturer's hook lift, onto a carrier vehicle within one minute....
Vertical utility drill
The Model 20 UTL is designed to allow gas utility crews to pinpoint the location of leaks without ripping up large stretches of roadway....
Portable hot-water pressure washer
To earn a UL-1776 safety certification, the 895SS power washer includes a pressure relief valve to protect the washer and user from thermal expansion, and a ground-fault circuit interrupter to prevent electrical shocks....
Automated hose-reel feeder
Roto-Reel units can save the time and effort spent manually feeding water-jet hoses used for industrial pipe and sewer cleaning. A feed rate of 40 feet...
Mobile weather sensor
The Surface Patrol HD's infrared pavement temperature and atmospheric sensors gauge pavement and air temperature, relative humidity and dew point....
Porous pavement system
The Geopave system is designed for vehicular and pedestrian traffic in parking lots, utility access lanes and walking trails....
Locking pliers
Each set of pliers features a jaw-locking mechanism for a hands-free grip, drop-forged jaws, a spring-loaded release lever and a corrosion-resistant black epoxy finish....
Compact excavator
Operators can maneuver the zero-swing Terex TC50 in confined spaces, such as landscaped, developed or roadway areas, without the machine's back end protruding farther than its tracks....
Standby lift station pumps
Using a diesel engine rather than a generator, the company's dry-prime pumps perform supplemental and/or emergency back-up work in the case of lift-station pump failure or maintenance....
Wheeled excavator
The EW230C features a large platform to provide stability when performing tasks that require heavy lifting and hard digging....
Small-body rear loader
Available in body sizes of 6-10 cubic yards, the Quantum rear loader can be equipped to handle 1- to 6-cubic-yard commercial containers without tailgate alterations....
In Focus: Government Office
Data pouch
The keyless security data pouch protects confidential and sensitive data that is stored on portable storage devices, such as flash drives and DVDs....
Washable keyboards
The SpillSeal line of medical-grade, washable computer keyboards with a scroll wheel mouse and a smart reader card are completely sealed and do not trap infectious germs and bacteria....
Label printer
The H-Series printer is a stand-alone label printing station that can be remotely operated and can perform many software functions using a keyboard without a computer attached....
Performance software
The TuneUp Utilities 2009 software package is designed to analyze the configuration of individual PCs and determine the best tuning measures to perform based on a user's specific requirements....
Document conversion application
The OmniPage Professional 17 is a document conversion and scanning application for Microsoft Windows....
Laser printer
Nine new monochrome laser multifunction products (MFPs) including the Lexmark X264dn, X360 Series and X460 Series feature a customizable e-Task color...
Magnetic markerboards
The Spectra line of magnetic steel-painted dry-erase markerboards feature a durable, painted white-steel finish....
Office furniture
The Menu line of office furniture is available in a range of designs, materials and scale options....
In Focus: Information Technology
Short throw projector
The SCP716 uses Vikuiti Super Close Projection, DLP, and BrilliantColor technologies to project the same size image from three-and-half feet that a conventional digital projector does from 10 feet, according to the company....
Card enclosure
The 715 Series of re-circulating air-cooled, rugged ATR enclosures are engineered to protect commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) cards deployed in caustic environments, and to withstand extremes in temperature, vibration, humidity and contaminants....
Mail-in voting system
ReliaVote Mail Balloting System helps with handling and processing election mail....
Mini PCs
The MEPC-series of miniature computers is ideal for thin-client applications where space is at a premium....
Computer network defense
EnCase Cybersecurity is designed for computer network defense, incident response and counterintelligence....
Video surveillance
The company is integrating its camera series with the Ocularis platform for IP video control....
Technology tool
quub allows users to tell others where they are, what they are doing and how (or if) they would like to be contacted....
Hard-drive shredder
The Jackhammer Hard Drive Shredder's saw-toothed hooked cutters tear computer hard drives, optical media and other electronic devices into 11/2-inch shreds....
Video appliances
The 7000 and 8000 series online video appliances deliver both standard and high definition video....
Marketplace
Compact utility vehicle
The XT850 is a cross between a compact track loader, a mini excavator and a compact loader backhoe....
Rolling tarp
The company's sliding tarp system covers and uncovers a carrier deck in seconds....
Vacuum pump rebuilding service
The company offers a vacuum pump rebuilding service for rotary vane, rotary piston, and other pump technologies....
Energy-efficient waffle light
The 12-volt LED Connectable Waffle Light is similar in illumination to a 20-watt halogen bulb, and consumes 2 watts per unit....
Side-mount cart handle
The company now offers a side-mounted handle option on its hose reel carts. The compact design makes the cart lighter....
Weld pad/tube skin thermocouples and RTDs
The company manufactures standard and custom weld pad thermocouples and resistant-temperature detectors, which are like electronic thermometers....
LCD projector
The CP-X2010 3LCD projector weighs 7.9 pounds and is easy to install and transport, according to the manufacturer....
Light fixtures
The new pocket-sized Lighting Catalog from Orbit/Evergreen, a division of Orbit/UMI, includes hundreds of indoor and outdoor fixtures in a range of styles and models....
Mesh abrasive wheels
A line of Type 27 flexible mesh abrasive wheels comes in several grades for grinding, sanding, and preparing the surfaces of composite wind turbine blades, fiberglass boat hulls, and related products for coating....
Metal shear
The ShearMaster 610 has the capability of shearing a 1- by 12-inch base plate and up to - by 24-inch flat stock. Standard features include: electric stroke...
Contactless smart card reader
The e*Tag ET9 Midrange Reader (ET9-RO-W-MR) is an ISO 15693-compliant reader that provides up to an 8-inch read range....
Side entry mixers
The company's V-Series side entry mixers feature steel housings, rigid motor mounts, oversize shafting, premium Dodge-type “E” piloted dual tapered-roller bearings, belt drives with “QD” style bushings, and HYFLO 4-blade impellers....
Polycarbonate sheet for electronic signs
Makrolon LD was developed in response to the increased use of LED light sources, and diffuses light in both flat and thermoformed electronic signs....
Blower
The EB8520RT Backpack Blower uses the same ergonomic backpack frame as the EB802 Backpack Blower and features a C4 Technology 79.7cc engine....
Aluminum pipe wrenches
The company has added seven lightweight aluminum pipe wrenches to its tool lineup....
Mower
The Groundsmaster 4500 rotary mower features five free-floating Contour Plus cutting decks for large athletic fields like soccer, football and intramural practice fields....
Sprayers
Designed to mount into the bed of any utility vehicle or pickup, the company's skid-mounted spot sprayers are ideal for weed spraying, turf maintenance,...
Wireless system
The VIDA Broadband system has been developed for fixed and nomadic public safety applications and can be used by public safety agencies to implement primary status hybrid fixed and nomadic networks for mission critical applications....
Carpet
Constructed with nylon 6ix fiber and available in broadloom, Strut gets its name from the progression pattern and style elements that give it a striation look....
Fasteners
The 3M Scotchmate reclosable fastener SJ3000 is a thin, back-to-back attachment system....
GreenTech
Wall systems
The 6250 and 8250 SuperWall systems are available in 6.25- or 8.25-inch depths, as captured or silicone structure glazed systems....
Joint filler
Eco-Joint is a multipurpose expansion joint filler....
Floor cleaner
The GreenLink neutral floor cleaner is designed for all floors, including finished surfaces....
Spill pallets
EcoPolyBlend pallets are constructed from 100 percent recycled polyethylene....
Soundproofing compound
Green Glue is a noiseproofing compound that can be used in the construction and renovation of both residential and commercial properties....
Pest control
Bird-B-Gone Mist is a hazing system that releases a fine mist of methyl anthranilate, a naturally occurring extract recognized by the FDA as a safe substance, into the air to deter pest birds from large open spaces....
Roll laminator
The Easy-Lam green roll laminator is designed to provide energy savings for its users....
In-ground lift
The MOD30 in-ground lift can be configured with two or three posts to handle a range of vehicles up to 90,000 pounds....
High-efficiency heaters
High-efficiency V3 Series Model UEAS gas-fired separated combustion unit heaters are available in four sizes ranging from 130,000 to 310,000 Btuh gas...
Catalogs
Truck equipment
Knaack LLC's new 48-page Weather Guard pickup and flatbed truck equipment catalog is divided into four product sections: truck boxes, in-bed storage solutions, bed-mounted solutions and under-bed boxes....
Drain-cleaning machine
Electric Eel's new full-color brochure explains how the unit is designed to clean 1- to 3-inch-diameter drain lines up to 75 feet....
Horizontal boiler feed systems
The new two-page literature sheet featuring the HFS Series Horizontal Boiler Feed Systems is available from Bryan Steam....
Material handling products
The catalog from C&H Distributors includes more than 40,000 storage and material handling products in the company's inventory....
Safety signs
Danray Products' new Catalog SS features 21 new safety signs for machinery and equipment....
Traffic control equipment
The 2009 edition of the Kustom Signals catalog is now available....
Natural stone building system
New World Stoneworks' 10-page catalog gives a detailed overview of the company's technology and natural stone building system....
TPO and PVC membrane attachment system
OMG's new RhinoBond brochure outlines the company's new insulation and membrane attachment system for TPO and PVC membranes....
Road surfaces
TenCate Geosynthetics' new brochure displays geotextiles designed for use on haul roads....
Parting Shots
Programmable dispensing system
The PDS-100 Smooth-Flo delivers fluid to dual synchronized FMI pumps....
Plant-based fabric deodorizer
Reactive plant enzymes in Eco Breeze Lemongrass break down and neutralize odors in upholstery, carpet and other fabric, as well as in the air....
Lightweight ladder
The 5-foot, 9-inch Big Trex ladder weighs 22 pounds, and can be opened and closed with one hand....
Table saw
The Model 2705 Contractor 10-inch table saw has several features for precision, versatility and cutting capability, including: a right extension table for greater capacity and accurate cuts, a 15-ampere motor with an electric brake and a riving knife/spreader that adjusts to three different positions for through, non-through and dado cuts....
Flat-bar-shear laser light
Ironworker operators can use the industrial-grade laser light to more quickly and accurately set up material for flat-bar shearing....
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