NEMA Publishes Revision to Electric Connectors Standard
Oct 20, 2011,
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has published ANSI C119.6, “Electric Connectors—Non-Sealed, Multiport Connector Systems Rated 600 Volts or less for Aluminum and Copper Conductors” ...
Home Remodeling Activity to Remain Weak Through First Half of 2012
Oct 20, 2011,
A sluggish economy and housing market will continue to hamper home improvement spending well into next year, according to the Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity (LIRA) released recently by the Remodeling Futures Program at the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University ...
LED luminaires
Oct 20, 2011,
The company’s line of streetlights now incorporates VLED optical modules...
Tray clip
Oct 20, 2011,
The KBT wire basket tray clip is designed to securely attach wire basket tray to strut...
Roof ice prevention system
Oct 19, 2011,
The HotSeam roof ice prevention system attaches to existing standing seam metal roofs to create a melt path for snow...
LED luminaires
Oct 18, 2011,
The LED Outdoor WALK product line has been expanded to include two additional models...
Cupertino Electric Selected by PG&E for Second-Year Solar Project to Help PG&E Meet 250 MW Renewable Goal
Oct 17, 2011,
The Energy Alternatives Division of Cupertino Electric, Inc. recently announced that it has been selected by PG&E to design and build a 20MW solar PV project in Huron, Calif., for the utility company...
Core drill
Oct 17, 2011,
Featuring a bit capacity of up to 6¼ in. maximum and a minimum bit size of 5/16 in., the DD 110-W hand-held core drill offers both wet and dry coring capability in reinforced concrete and masonry...
Cable tray
Oct 14, 2011,
This double-tier, hand-bendable cable tray is designed to manage both MC and Datacom cables...
Call for Participation to Review: IEEE P3004.8, "Draft Recommended Practice for Motor Protection
Oct 13, 2011,
Rasheek Rifaat, chair, and Lorraine K. Padden, P.E, subgroup chair, invite volunteers, academics, industrial representatives, and other individuals to participate in the review and revision of IEEE P3004.8, "Draft Recommended Practice for Motor Protection in Industrial and Commercial Power Systems"...
FMI Releases Construction Outlook in Third Quarter 2011 Report
Oct 13, 2011,
FMI recently announced the release of its "Construction Outlook: Third Quarter 2011 Report"...
AGC Reports Construction Spending Inches Up in July and for the Year
Oct 13, 2011,
Construction spending increased by 1.4% between July and August and was up 0.9% compared to August 2010, the Associated General Contractors of America reported recently in an analysis of new U.S. Census Bureau data...
Reed Construction Data Forecasts Residential Construction Continues to Struggle
Oct 13, 2011,
According to Bernard M. Markstein, chief economist for Reed Construction Data (RCD), Norcross, Ga., the residential construction market continues to struggle ...
EPRI Reports Measure Southeast Consumers’ Preferences and Expectations of Electric Vehicles
Oct 13, 2011,
More than 50% of people surveyed in the service territories of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and Southern Company would prefer to charge an electric vehicle at home, according to surveys conducted by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI)...
Seven Auto Manufacturers Collaborate on Harmonized Electric Vehicle Fast Charging Solution
Oct 13, 2011,
Audi, BMW, Daimler, Ford, General Motors, Porsche and Volkswagen agreed to support a harmonized single-port fast charging approach for use on electric vehicles in Europe and the United States...
Syska Hennessy Group Establishes an Office in Dubai
Oct 13, 2011,
Syska Hennessy Group, Inc. is underscoring its commitment to clients in the Middle East/North Africa (MENA) region by opening a permanent office in Dubai's Internet City, United Arab Emirates (UAE)...
Rexel Announces Results of Energy Efficiency Study
Oct 13, 2011,
The results of the survey reveal that, for most people, energy efficiency is important and requires action...
Sequence of events recorder
Oct 13, 2011,
The CyTime Model SER-3200 sequence of events recorder now includes a version 1.10 update, which adds automatic time sync with an NTP network time server...
Track busway
Oct 12, 2011,
Designed to meet the growing power distribution needs of data centers, Starline B800 track busway is available in customizable lengths up to 10 ft or 4 m...
Kaiser Electric Constructing New Mungenast Hyundai Dealership in Missouri
Oct 11, 2011,
Kaiser Electric has been hired to design/build the electrical system and lighting in a new 33,000-sq-ft Mungenast Hyundai dealership under construction in Hazelwood, Mo....
Safety, October 11, 2011
Oct 11, 2011,
The Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) contains many requirements for your employer to meet....
NEC in the Facility, October 11, 2011
Oct 11, 2011,
Commonly misunderstood/misapplied terms, part 8...
When Circuit Boards are Toast, Part 12
Oct 11, 2011,
Electrical Troubleshooting Quiz, October 11, 2011
Oct 11, 2011,
Your plant has a real-time business intelligence system that wirelessly connects various department managers with what's happening on the factory floor...
The Many Faces of Maintenance
Oct 11, 2011,
Preventive maintenance (PM) traditionally consists of performing "PM tasks" on a calendar basis (yearly, quarterly, monthly, etc.)...
