ProTec Rents Test Equipment at Competitive Daily Rates
ProTecspecializes in electrical test equipment rentals for daily, monthly and quarterly needs, including a two-day transportation allowance to ensure maximum usage during the rental period.
ProTec offers a wide array of equipment for electrical applications, including:
- Power Quality Analysis
- Power Recording
- Megohmmeters
- Hipots
- Cable Fault Location
- Hospital Safety
- Infrared Inspection
- Ground Testers
- Much More
Equipment rental is an effective method to satisfy short-term demands when you need equipment you don’t have, your equipment is in use, or emergency situations arise. For long-term requirements ProTec’s flexible fixed-term lease or lease-purchase are available.
For more information or to receive your ProTec Rental Resource Guide, visit www.protecequip.com
On-Q/Legrand ® Announces the inQuire™ Intercom System
On-Q/Legrand announced a new name for its award-winning line of Cat 5 Intercoms – inQuire Intercoms. Renaming the Intercoms is part of On-Q’s overall strategy to position the product line for increased consumer-brand recognition and continued growth.
In fact, On-Q has already announced an addition to its expanding family of Cat 5-based inQuire Intercoms – a free-standing desktop intercom. Designed for home office or bedside applications, the inQuire Desktop Intercoms (F9018-XX) provide every functionality of the wall units, but they’re housed in a durable plastic casing to sit on surfaces.
The new intercom plugs into any RJ45 outlet that is home run back to the enclosure and can be moved from room to room as needed. This means the desktop intercom can be moved from place to place as needed. Rubber grips on the bottom of the units prevent them from sliding around on surfaces. The unit also offers a great retrofit opportunity for customers who already have an On-Q Intercom System but would like additional units in the home.
For more information, visit www.onqlegrand.com.
FCI-Burndy® Introduces the 4-Point™ Y81KFT Dieless Hypress™ Hydraulic Crimping Tool
FCI-BURNDY® Products introduces its new Y81KFT 4-POINT™ dieless HYPRESS™ hand-operated hydraulic crimping tool. The Y81KFT incorporates a latchless flip-top style head that provides easy tool removal from continuous conductor runs, while eliminating the need to purchase and maintain dies. The Y81KFT is ideally suited for use on copper, aluminum, compressed, compact, stranded, solid and flex conductors.
Delivering 6 tons of crimping force, yet weighing just 12 lbs, the ergonomically sound Y81KFT delivers incredibly easy termination and splicing. Also, the Y81KFT’s head rotates 360° relative to the handles and is mated to a patented rapid advance pump.
FCI-BURNDY’s Y81KFT comes complete with a molded, high-impact plastic case and a 5-year limited warranty. This crimping tool is UL Listed and CSA certified with range taking capabilities when used in conjunction with BURNDY® HYLUG™ and HYLINK™ terminals and splices.
Other advanced features include: an audible pressure “pop-off” valve and die embossment providing 360 E inspectability, and a convenient ram release located in the handle.
For additional information, visit www.fciconnect.com
Extech Instruments Announces New Autoranging Digital Meohmmeter
Extech Instruments announces its new 380260 Autoranging Digital Megohmmeter. The 380260 is a 1000V digital tester with an easy-to-read large dual backlit display. The unit features insulation resistance to 2000 MΩ as well as a low resistance function with continuity. A Lock Power On function allows for hands-free operation, while a Data Hold capability freezes the displayed reading.
Extech’s 380260 Autoranging Digital Megohmmeter measures insulation resistance in three selectable voltages of 250, 500 and 1000V, and has a maximum resolution of 0.1 MΩ and a basic accuracy of ±3 percent. The unit comes complete with heavy-duty test leads, a carrying case and 6 AA batteries.
For further information, visit www.extech.com.
Klein Tools Adds New Large Gauge Wire Stripper/Cutter to Its Klein-Kurve® Product Line
Klein Tools has expanded its Klein-Kurve® product line with the introduction of a new large gauge wire stripper/cutter (Cat. No. 11053) for industrial MRO applications. The new Klein-Kurve wire stripper/cutter strips 6-12 AWG stranded wire and eliminates the need for a skinning knife.
This multifunctional, lightweight wire stripper/cutter cleanly shears 6-32 and 8-32 screws and has a serrated pliers nose, which allows the user to pull, grip and twist wire with minimal pressure. The curved handle design and double-dipped textured grips provide control and comfort while stripping and cutting.
The new Klein-Kurve large gauge wire stripper/cutter is made of U.S.-made tool steel that is heat-treated for durability and has a black oxide finish for corrosion resistance. Precision ground stripping holes eliminate damage to the conductor, while precision shear-type blades cleanly cut stranded copper wire. The large gauge wire stripper/cutter features a coil spring for fast self-opening action and a handy closure lock for convenient storage.
For more information, visit www.kleintools.com.
New Range and Dryer Boxes
Pass & Seymour/Legrand (P&S) recently announced its new Range and Dryer Boxes, available in both nail-on or screw-on mount styles.
Large cable entry accommodates #6 or #8 gauge copper or aluminum wire, commonly found in range and dryer applications. Stabilizer legs and a positioning tab maintain device rigidity during plug insertion and removal, and permit the use of a phantom stud.
A bracket countersink allows for mounting with #8 wafer head or wallboard screws with minimal drywall bow, and an internal metallic wire clamp provides dependable strain relief. The Height Site alignment guide centers the box on a reference mark, while box levelers automatically align the device at a right angle to the stud.
The boxes accept all P&S Flush Mount Power Outlet Receptacles and accommodate either ½” or 3/8” drywall. They accept twenty-two #14, eighteen #12 or sixteen #10 wires.
For more information visit www.passandseymour.com.
New Recessed Entertainment Box Offers Turnkey Solution for Home Theater Installations
Leviton’s new Recessed Entertainment Box (REB), a Leviton exclusive, offers a simple, flexible and convenient way to manage home theater electronics installations from a single location. The REB centralizes home entertainment connections for all AC power, audio, video, home theater, data and phone terminations, integrating all applicable wiring and connections within it. The REB allows consumers to take advantage of the latest technologies such as satellite TV, Internet access, home networking, whole-house audio/video and phone while neatly consolidating all wiring and cabling for a tidy installation.
Flush-mounted on the wall, the REB installs behind wall units and entertainment centers, wall-mount flat screen TVs and computer workstations. It is ideal for both stud-mounted (new construction) and wall-mounted (retrofit) applications, and offers a cost-effective, modular distribution point suitable for houses, apartments, coops and condominiums.
Utilizing “old work” junction boxes and low-voltage mounting brackets, installers can configure the three device openings with any combination of line-voltage and low-voltage products to support a wide range of home entertainment and communication applications. The REB’s low profile frame meets homeowners’ design aesthetics, providing a neat, clean, recessed installation. An optional high profile cover is also available to channel all wires through the bottom of the device for a neat, finished installation.
The REB is available in paintable white ABS molded plastic. This construction provides structural integrity equal to or greater than comparable metal enclosures at less cost. The REB is backed by Leviton’s Two-Year Limited Product Warranty. For more information, visit www.leviton.com.
New Plugtail™ Right Angle Connector Simplifies Shallow Wiring Applications
Pass & Seymour/Legrand (P&S) unveiled an extension of its award winning PlugTail™ product line today. The new offering is a PlugTail™ Right Angle Connector that fits all existing PlugTail™ Receptacles and makes shallow applications easier.
PlugTail™ is revolutionizing Commercial Wiring Devices without changing the standard pigtail process. At rough in, splice the PlugTail™ Connector into the box. At device out, simply snap in the PlugTail™ Receptacle and mount the Receptacle in the box. Installation is at least three times faster than traditional wiring device methods.
The new PlugTail™ Connector incorporates the existing design, but offers the added features of right angle crimped and welded contacts, so the wire leaves the housing at a 90 degree angle. This design is ideal for shallow depth raceway applications or tight box fill situations. The PlugTail™ Connector uses a polycarbonate housing with 6-inch stranded or solid pre-stripped wires.
“The Right Angle Connector saves 3/8 inches of depth, from the back of the tail to the back of the box, easing installation in any multiple-channel raceway and most shallow box applications. The new design is also compatible with all PlugTail™ Receptacles giving electrical contractors more room with any application,” said Scott Bausch, Commercial Product Manager at P&S.
PlugTail™ is a patent approved product by Pass & Seymour Legrand.
For more information, visit www.passandseymour.com.
Halo Architectural Flexible Track and Art Glass Collection
Offering true flexibility, Halo has introduced the new Architectural Flexible Track System consisting of a 3-circuit, hand-bendable track, along with five completely new families of creatively designed lampholders and beautiful hand glass blown pendants in bold, brilliant colors. The fresh styling the new flexible line offers is further distinguished by its ability to trace virtually any interior design creation.
Pictured here, the handmade Art Glass Family Collection, is offered in four styles in small and large sizes (Blossom, Dome, Trumpet and Drop) and the "taste" fully named color choices of Tahitian Coconut, Blueberry Swirl, Cherries Jubilee, Spumoni, Butterscotch Twist and Rocky Road. Each pendant is handcrafted with distinctive details such as hand-shaped soft edges/lips offering a true artistic style.
The glass pendants are available with a variety of lamp types and wattages and can be mounted directly to the new flexible track system or to existing Halo and Halo Linea systems. They can also be canopy mounted directly to the ceiling.
Thomas & Betts Ty-Duct ™ Wiring Duct Features Easy Installation
and Wide Continuous Use Temperature Range
With two-point contact design, Ty-Duct™ Wiring Duct is UL94 recognized for use in temperatures up to 50 C (122 F). Triple restricted slots facilitate installation while aiding wire retention in the duct. A universal mounting clip allows the divider to be snapped into the base, and two slot sizes on the button accommodate nylon cable ties or hook-and-loop fasteners. Ty-Duct Wiring Duct has a protective film on the cover that allows for marking or labeling with temporary ink. Embossed holes enable combo buttons to be installed after the duct has been riveted to the panel. Ty-Duct Wiring Duct is available complete with tooling and accessories, as well as in solid, wide slot, narrow slot and round hole types. For more information, call (800) 816-7809.
New Ruud EZ Bay Plus TM Industrial Housing Combines the Best Features
Ruud Lighting combined the best of its high-quality Die-Cast and EZ Bay ® families of High and Low Bay industrial ballast housings into a redesigned, next-generation housing called the EZ Bay Plus.
The new EZ Bay Plus housing offers improved performance and longevity. Its thermally-optimized design dissipates heat more effectively than the Die-Cast and the EZ Bay Series it replaces. The EZ Bay Plus features a built-in thermal chimney which acts to dissipate heat and isolate heat sensitive components. This design allows air to circulate and cool the electrical components to prolong ballast life. It also permits operation at higher ambient temperatures and doesn’t require reduced jacketed lamps.
The new housing is available in Ruud’s cord & plug and roomier hinged splice box mountings for easy installation. The box has three ¾-inch and six ½-inch conduit knockouts and mounting holes for common junction boxes. The EZ Bay Plus is also offered in a revised “Skid-pack” that includes a set of reflectors, lamps and ballast housings in a palletized package to ease shipping to and handling.
For more information visit: www.ruudlighting.com.
Setting the New Standard for Vandal-Resistant Lighting
The Survi'VR series is a vandal-resistant exterior luminaire designed specifically to endure intentional abuse of up to 100 joules. Survi’VR is available in 13” and 16” round ceiling- or wall-mounted assemblies, as well as a 2’, 4’ or 8’ linear fluorescent version.
Stonco developed its Shock and Seal (S&S) vandal-resistant standards based on real-world threats such as prying and blunt force. S&S features for the Survi’VR round series include an air cushion to protect the lens and perimeter against front impact, as well as optional back trim and high-density foam rings to absorb side impact shock.
Round luminaires provide down and out light distribution in three distinctive faces with an optional field-installed trim ring that exposes a subtle reveal. The linear series utilizes T5/T8 lamping technology with hinged side panels to conceal lens mounting hardware from view. Both styles offer modular versatility and easy installation for numerous lighting applications.
Thomas & Betts Expands its T&B ® Fittings Line of Explosion-Proof Fittings with GUP Explosion-Proof Enclosure
Thomas & Betts has expanded its line of explosion-proof T&B ® Fittings with the addition of the GUP Explosion-Proof Enclosure, a 4” square junction box for applications requiring explosion-proof systems.
The GUP Explosion-Proof Enclosure is available in two configurations: GUP214-TB features 10¾” NPT hubs with seven conduit plugs, and GUP215-TB features six ¾” NPT hubs with three conduit plugs. Both have two hubs on the top and bottom, and one hub on each side. GUP214-TB also includes four hubs in the back.
The GUP Explosion-Proof Enclosure also features a neoprene O-ring gasket for rain-tight applications. The body is constructed of electro-galvanized ductile iron finished in aluminum acrylic paint, and the cover is constructed of copper-free A6 aluminum.
The enclosure is certified Class I, Divisions 1 and 2, Groups C and D; Class II, Divisions 1 and 2, Groups E, F and G; Class III rated; UL886 listed; and CSA Standard C22.2.
For more information, visit www.tnb.com.
Expanding the Standard for Industrial & Institutional Lighting
Stonco’s T-Bay Lyte blends the mounting flexibility of HID high bays with the performance of T5HO and T8 linear fluorescent lamping technology. Specifically designed for high-ceiling illumination to remove shadow effects, T-Bay Lyte’s Miro4 reversible reflectors (patent pending) provides 10% uplighting that can be factory ordered or field installed.
Its solid body design is available in narrow/wide combinations of four or six lights, as well as a narrow tandem three-light configuration. T5HO and T8 lamping maintains lumen output at 95% of its initial rating with enhanced operating efficiency that provides 50% energy savings.
T-Bay Lyte has an extremely high CRI, greater light uniformity with no color shift and built-in multiple light levels with instant-on. Flexible lighting applications include an open high bay, low bay with prismatic lens and gym bay with wireguard. Accessory items include a 360° field-of-vision motion sensor, universal mounting plate and two sets of heavy-duty jack chain.
Horizontal Steel and Wood Stud Boxes
ass & Seymour/Legrand (P&S) recently announced a unique line of 22.5-cubic-inch Horizontal Steel and Wood Stud Boxes. Meant for use with 1/2” or 5/8” wallboard, the Boxes are ideal in any place where space is at a premium.
The Boxes accept eleven #14, ten #12 and nine #10 wires, and the large 22.5-cubic-inch volume makes installation easy. A bracket countersink allows for #8 wafer head or dry wall screws with minimal wallboard bow. The Boxes are classified for 2-hour wall and ceiling fire resistance.
The Height Site alignment guide and box levelers center the box and the device at a right angle with the stud. One stabilizer leg and a side stabilizer ensure device rigidity, and the Boxes easily accommodate dimmers and GFCIs.
Box dimensions are 3.75”x 2.25”x 4” and 3.75”x 2.25”x 3.875”.
For more information visit www.passandseymour.com .
