Six-Piece Trim-Out Set is a Quick, Portable Solution for Electricians on the Go
Klein Tools is offering a six-piece trim-out set (Cat. No. 80006) that includes a heavy-duty cutting 2000 Series® 9" high-leverage side-cutting pliers (Cat. No. D2000-9NE), a Klein-Kurve® wire stripper/cutter (Cat. No. 11055), a 4" round shank No. 2 Profilated® Phillips-tip screwdriver (Cat. No. 603-4), 1/4" cabinet-tip screwdriver with a 4" heavy-duty round shank (Cat. No. 605-4), and a 4-pocket tool pouch (Cat. No. 5119). The six-piece trim-out set also includes a complimentary Klein® lightweight utility belt (Cat. No. 5204).
The six-piece trim-out set is a portable solution for users who do not need a full-range of tools for a particular job.
For more information visit www.kleintools.com.
Leviton Expands The Box TM Line of Portable Power Distribution Centers
Leviton has expanded its line of The Box TM portable power distribution centers with the addition of two new cost-effective models for applications where GFCI protection is not needed for every connection. UL-Listed for outdoor use. OSHA compliant and suitable for a wide range of temporary power distribution applications.
The solid construction and rugged, reinforced steel frame of the Box assures reliability and long life. The Box offers seven weather-resistant receptacles, a clear porthole for easy viewing of the “trip” status of circuit breakers, and a weather-resistant 50 Amp power cord available in either 50’ or 100’ length.
The new PB101-000 model includes one 50 Amp 125/250 Volt supply inlet and 50 Amp 125/250 Volt feed-through outlet, six GFCI protected NEMA L5-20R 20 Amp/125 Volt locking receptacles and one non-GFCI protected NEMA L6-30R 30 Amp/250 Volt locking receptacle. The PB101-SGF model includes all the same features plus GFCI protection on the 30 Amp receptacle as well. T he new PB103-000 and the PB103-SGF models are configured similarly to the PB101-000 and PB101-SGF, but come with 20 Amp/125 Volt straight-blade receptacles instead of locking.
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New Industrial Ad Campaign Showcases Wetguard ® Products and Latest IPD Catalog
Leviton Manufacturing Company is featuring Wetguard ®, its signature line of watertight connection devices, in the first ad in a new advertising campaign to promote the company’s latest Industrial Wiring Devices catalog.
The most versatile and well-engineered watertight and dustproof devices on the market, Wetguard products meet IP67 and NEMA ratings for water ingress protection, and offer many significant advancements over other competitive brands. Wetguard features EPTR rubber husks that are resistant to oil, acids, alkalis, and many industrial solvents; nickel-plated brass blades, single-piece contacts, wiring screws and lugs that are corrosion-resistant; and a multi-point sealing system that forms an impenetrable barrier against dirt and moisture.
For more information, visit www.leviton.com.
SEL LINAM Fault Indicators Improve Distribution Reliability
E.O. Schweitzer Manufacturing Company, LLC, an SEL company, is pleased to announce that it is now selling its complete line of LINAM® fault indicators and sensing products under the SEL logo. Previously, the company marketed its products under the EOS logo as well as those of several distributors. Internationally, LINAM fault indicators marked with the SEL brand have been on the market since 1997.
EOS Manufacturing's line of high-quality fault indicators and sensors fits well with SEL's mission to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical. In turn, SEL's commitment to quality and innovation will help EOS Manufacturing develop new products and better serve their customers.
For more information visit sales@eosmfg.com.
Hilti Gas-Operated Tool Makes Installations Easy
With no battery to charge, no cord to plug and a 20-nail magazine, Hilti's convenient GX 100-E gas-operated tool provides extremely fast conseuctive attachment of electrical fastening accessories to concrete, steel and concrete block with ease and confidence. The GX 1oo-E, along with a new offering of Hilti fastening accessories, can tackle a wide range of applications, including the simple and fast attachment of electrical conduit and junction boxes to walls and ceailings; quick and easy mounting of telecommunications cable to steel, concrete or block; and even attaching HVAC duct support straps to concrete ceilings. The GX 100-E's features include a curved magazine and optional support leg to provide the operator beter balance for hassle-free reliable fastenings, increased confrot and less fatigue. For securing thin metals and plywood to various base materials, a magnetic washer holder is also available. The WH100-M washer holder easily mounts on the GX 100-E nosepiece. Becuase the GX 100-E uses a virutally odorless gas, the system can be safely oeprated over a longer time for increased productivty. For more information, visit www.us.hilti.com or www.ca.hilti.com.
Leviton Brochure Illustrates Decora® Products
Leviton’s Decora® Enhanced Living brochure illustrates the many ways Decora designer-style wiring devices and lighting controls can beautify a home, while adding convenience, energy-saving and value for homeowners.
Decora dimmers, electronic timers and occupancy sensors can be installed in place of standard switches to provide convenience and energy savings. Decora SmartLock® GFCIs safeguard family members from the risk of ground fault shock. Decora surge protective receptacles protect the home’s sensitive electronics from the damaging effects of voltage transients. Quickport® jacks and connectors offer an elegant solution for providing connections for voice, data, video and audio components.
The 10-page brochure illustrates how Decora devices and lighting controls can provide elegant upgrade possibilities for homeowners as well as lucrative upsell opportunities for builders and installers. For more information, visit www.leviton.com .
Greenlee Extends Broad Digital Multimeter Family with Four New Meters
Greenlee extends its already broad breadth of multimeters with the introduction of its new DM-300 series. These four new multimeters provide electricians with affordably priced auto-ranging TRMS and averaging multimeters that can be used in a variety of applications. The DM-300 series, which includes the DM-300, DM-310, DM-330 and DM-350, all have a UL safety category rating of Category IV 600V and Category III 1000V.
Greenlee’s DM-300 series can measure AC and DC voltage, check diodes, and verify continuity. All four meters have non-contact and single probe detection. The DM-310, DM-330 and DM-350 multimeters are capable of measuring AC and DC current, capacitance and have an input error warning. The DM-350 has additional low current ranges for AC and DC current measurement as well as a backlit display.
For more information visit www.greenlee.com.
FCI-BURNDY® Expands PATRIOT™ Tool Line
FCI-BURNDY ® expands the BURNDY® PATRIOT™ series of battery-actuated tools with the PAT644-18V. With a dieless latch head, versatile head rotation, and audible and visual crimping indicators, the PAT644-18V is a complete one-handed crimping solution.
Offering the latest engineering technology with patent-pending pump, transmission and piston component designs, including a Green indicator and audible “pop-off,” the PAT644-18V provides a consistent, reliable connection with every crimp. The self-contained hydraulic tool’s 360° head rotation design allows for operation in virtually any position. The PAT644-18V also features BURNDY’s Y644 dieless latch head tool.
The PAT644-18V has a crimping force of 11 tons, with a high capacity 18-volt Ni-MH battery to eliminate voltage depression and create less “down time.”
For more information visit www.fciconnect.com.
New One-Piece Angler™ Pipe and Conduit Clamp Offers Easy Installation, Easy Access
The new one-piece Angler™ Pipe and Conduit Clamp from Thomas & Betts is quick and easy to install. An extruded, tapped threadform holds it securely, offering the loading performance of a hex nut but with easier handling. The signature bent tab design of the Angler Pipe and Conduit Clamp readily allows the clamp halves to be assembled and the bolt to extend up at a 30-degree angle, providing the installer immediate access to the bolt with a screwdriver or power tool.
Embossed ribs strengthen the hooks connecting the strap to the strut, significantly increasing the loading capacity of the heavy gauge steel strap.
The new strap is sized to fit snugly to EMT, rigid conduit, IMC and standard pipe sizes of the same trade size. Thomas & Betts Angler Pipe and Conduit Clamps are UL listed and CSA approved.
For more information, visit www.tnb.com.
New Industrial Wiring Device Catalog Offers Users Single-Source Guide to Leviton’s Complete Industrial Products Line
Leviton’s new IPD-2.05 Industrial Wiring Device catalog features nearly 3,500 products, and includes within it the newest release of Leviton’s Lighting Controls catalog.
Front-to-back, the catalog is packed with hundreds of full-color photos and colorful, data-packed graphics. The catalog includes a handy Quick Reference Guide and New Product Guide directing the reader to important catalog additions such as the new external clamp-type terminals and new all-black NEMA devices.
The inclusion of Leviton Lighting Controls within the catalog is a crucial addition since modern industrial plants often use lighting to set mood in front offices and conference rooms.
Other notable updates include a revised alphanumeric index highlighting new product entries and a catalog page describing Leviton’s new “ez-Find” on-line product search function, among others..
For more information visit www.leviton.com.
Cooper Wire Devices Adds New Momentary Switch to 7500 Series Decorator Switches
Cooper Wiring Devices has added a new momentary contact switch designed to be used with home garbage disposal units to its line of 7500 series Decorator switches.
Providing a method of home safety, the switch only operates when finger pressure is applied. When released, the Cooper Wiring Devices momentary contact switch automatically turns off. It is a single pole switch, rated for 15 amperes, 120 volt AC.
For more information, visit www.cooperwiringdevices.com.
New TTR25 Transformer Turns Ratio Set Features User-Friendly Design
Megger's new TTR25 automatic transformer turns ratio set is ideal for single- and three-phase transformer testing. The instrument is able to accurately measure a high turns ratio of 20,000:1 in less than five seconds and quickly locate a range of problems.
In addition to measuring small ratio changes, the unit measures excitation current and normal and reverse polarity of single-phase transformers. It is also useful for measuring both tapped and potential and current transformers. As a result of its accuracy (+\- 0.1 percent), the tester effectively reduces the need for additional equipment.
Well-suited for most environments, the battery-operated unit comes with an easy-to-use single button operation feature and a quick-start guide on the front panel. Users will also appreciate that it is lightweight, small enough to be held in one hand and able to provide up to 12 full hours of field operation.
Dexter + Chaney’s New Web Portal Module Helps Companies Enhance Communications With Employees, Customers
Dexter + Chaney has introduced a Web Portal module for its Forefront Ò Construction Management Software that helps construction companies enhance communications with their employees and customers. Companies can use Forefront Web Portal to build and maintain all or part of their web site.
Forefront Web Portal’s features and benefits include:
- Time and quantity entry: in the field, project managers, foremen and individual employees can log on to the Web Portal to enter their time.
- Service inquiry and request: when a customer enters a service request, the company can review it to determine how to proceed before responding to the customer.
- Built-in discussion forum, with topic and conversation threads and moderator function.
- Bulk mail capability, with which—for example—the company can send a newsletter to people on its e-mail list.
- Site log: quantifies the “viewership” of individual sections of the company’s web site.
- Photo gallery: enables the user to easily present photos of current/recent projects.
For more information, visit www.dexterchaney.com.
An All-in-one Kit for Everyday Electrical Needs
Greenlee’s new TK-30 basic electrical kit includes three core products that are a standard part of many electrical contractors’ tool bags. The TK-30 kit includes the DM-20 manual ranging multimeter, the GT-11 non-contact voltage detector and the GT-10 polarity cube. All three Greenlee testers in the TK-30 kit meet the latest safety standards.
The DM-20 measures current of small electronic circuits and checks 9-volt batteries. It also measures AC/DC voltage, DC amperage, and resistance measurement. There are built-in test leads, and the rubber boot protects the meter from damage. The GT-11 is used to detect voltage in outlets, lighting fixtures, circuit breakers, wires and cables or to find a break in a wire. It provides safe, non-contact voltage detection and has a bright LED and audible alarm sound if voltage is present. The GT-10 is used to trouble shoot 120V AC grounded outlets.
For more information visit www.greenlee.com.
HAI Introduces Version 2.10 Omni Controller Firmware
Home Automation, Inc. (HAI) has intoduced the newest version (2.10) of its Omni controller firmware, adding support for the CentraLite LiteJet and Elegance lighting systems to OmniLT, Omni II and OmniPro II automation systems. The Omni family of controllers supports on/off and level control of LiteJet and Elegance loads/relays - up to 16 (OmniLT), 64 (Omni II), or 192 (OmniPro II) and on/off control of up to 255 lighting scenes. Additionally, the Omni controllers give uers the ability to track local changs in "load" status and trigger Omni programs based on switch presses for up to 127 switches. Omni family controllers also have integreated support of Lutron RadioRA, Universal Powerline Bus (UPB) technology, Leviton DHC, Lightoilir Compose PLC, on-Q Home's Advanced Lighting Control (ALC), Smarthome Mfg., X-10 Pro and HAI's own award-winning HLC line. For more infomration visit www. homeauto.com
