IP68-rated convection heater for difficult applications

Wednesday, November 5th 2008

Intertec announces a compact new convection electric heater that has been designed for temperature maintenance or control in harsh environments such as wells, tunnels, water and wastewater plants, pulp/paper mills, rendering/food processing environments, and any dusty or wet process conditions. The heater has been optimized for reliability, through features including a fully potted and factory-sealed design, and is rated to IP68 — allowing it to... 

New mixer camera developed for concrete mixing plants

Wednesday, November 5th 2008

The new mixing camera from Ammann enables a visual evaluation of the mix. It enables the detection of concrete homogeneity, aggregate distribution and any nest formation prior to discharge. The industrial camera and the powerful cold light source are connected to a pneumatic armature on the mixer hood. Camera and light source are turned away from the mixing chamber during the filling and dry mixing process. A new feature is the ability to adjust the... 

URS-Led Team Selected to Manage Yucca Mountain Project

Friday, October 31st 2008

URS Corporation announced that a team led by the Company has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to manage the Yucca Mountain Project in Nevada. The team would manage a scope of work with a maximum value of approximately $2.5 billion, if all options are exercised. The performance based, cost-plus award-fee contract will cover a five-year base performance period, with an additional five-year option. The URS-led team, USA... 

GE Announces Program to Partner with Utilities to Reshape Energy Usage, Help Consumers Save Money

Thursday, October 30th 2008

GE Consumer & Industrial announced today that it is introducing a program that will provide the next step in home energy cost savings for consumers while helping utility companies better manage the demand for energy during peak energy usage times. “Now that ENERGY STAR® appliances are recognized by 75 percent of American consumers, the next step is to reshape when energy is being used,” said Kevin Nolan, Vice President Technology for GE... 

FlowerHouse Spring House Portable Greenhouse

Wednesday, October 15th 2008

Spring House Portable Greenhouse 78×72x72. FlowerHouse has created a revolutionary line of self-erecting portable greenhouses. Their lightweight design makes transport, set-up, and takedown easier than ever before. FlowerHouses are perfect for creating beautiful, high-quality gardens. They provide superior protection for your plants from insects, birds, frost, wind and weather. Shielded from the outside, the inside provides optimum air circulation... 

OTT-LITE Natural Light Supplement Orchid Growth Lamp

Wednesday, October 15th 2008

Give indoor orchids the best growing conditions to coax out their magnificent blooms again and again with OTT-LITE’s Natural Light Supplement Orchid Growth Lamp. Created by renowned photobiologist Dr. John Ott, the lamp’s 13-watt bulb reproduces the specific wavelengths of natural daylight in a gentle, low-heat form to help plants flourish without fear of damage. The bulb is also much more energy efficient than standard incandescent bulbs,... 

CS Unitec Introduces Non-Sparking, Non-Magnetic Safety Tools for Hazardous Zones Requiring a High Level of Protection

Thursday, October 2nd 2008

CS Unitec’s new Non-sparking, Non-magnetic Hand Tools are manufactured from special Aluminum-Bronze or Copper-Beryllium alloys that meet ATEX regulations for safe use in Ex areas where hazardous, flammable or combustible vapors, liquids, dusts or residues may be present. This line of safety tools consists of hammers, flange wedges, striking wrenches, impact sockets, screwdrivers, shovels and other hand tools. They comply with the ATEX Directive... 

Beta Max Introduces Maxial Track Hoist for Power Plant Maintenance

Wednesday, October 1st 2008

Beta Max Inc., a leading provider of affordable material lifting solutions, introduces its Maxial Track Hoist, ideal for scaffold erection necessary for power plant maintenance during routine shut-downs. Designed to provide an easier and safer method of erecting scaffold, Beta Max’s Maxial Track Hoist is perfect for the confined spaces present in boiler plant applications. By allowing for efficient and safe work, the Maxial Track Hoist is the... 

Dependable flood protection with ACO backflow valves

Wednesday, October 1st 2008

ACO Building Drainage, the built environment division of drainage specialist ACO Technologies, has launched its latest range of valves designed to prevent flooding into private or commercial premises resulting from sewer backflows. The ACO JUNIOR® and TRIPLEX® models are suitable for grey water applications and QUATRIX® models specifically for black water applications and are all designed for simple installation, reliable operation, easy maintenance... 

RTV500: The First Ever Gas-Powered Utility Vehicle from Kubota

Friday, September 26th 2008

Kubota introduces the new gas-powered, RTV500 compact utility vehicle that comes with the comfort, technology and refinement of a larger utility vehicle, but is compact enough to fit in the bed of a full-size, long-bed pickup truck. The RTV500 is powerful enough to handle the toughest challenges on rugged terrain. At 54.7 inches wide and 72 inches tall, the RTV500 gets the job done with a 15.8 horsepower, liquid-cooled, two-cylinder Kubota gas engine,...