Safety
Jul 12, 2011,
The Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) requires the manufacturer of a hazardous material to conduct a hazard evaluation of that material before selling it...
When Circuit Boards are Toast, Part 6
Jul 12, 2011,
Electrical Troubleshooting Quiz
Jul 12, 2011,
Maintenance is buying too many of a particular circuit board as a replacement part...
Getting Torqued Up
Jul 12, 2011,
One great way to help ensure smooth operation and continual uptime in many production processes is the use of torque monitoring...
Power distribution unit
Jul 12, 2011,
The MPD 100R-003 is a single-phase power distribution unit (PDU) that supports up to 24A continuously at 120VAC...
Caterpillar to Expand Texas Manufacturing Site
Jul 11, 2011,
Caterpillar Inc. recently announced plans to significantly increase its manufacturing capabilities and capacity for hydraulic excavators that will be produced at a facility now under construction in Victoria, Texas...
Rotary tool
Jul 11, 2011,
The M12 rotary tool features a powerful motor, grinder-style exhaust ports, and a design that protects the front bearing from contaminants such as drywall dust...
Induction luminaires
Jul 8, 2011,
Hazlux induction luminaires are designed for use in hazardous and hard-to-reach areas...
Switchgear lubricant
Jul 7, 2011,
HV switchgear lubricant is a one-step lubricant and corrosion inhibitor for metering distribution and substation class switchgear contacts...
American Institute of Architects to Develop Database of Stalled Projects Suitable for Investor Financing
Jul 6, 2011,
At CGI America Conference, AIA seizes initiative on credit in wake of banks’ reluctance to lend ...
EMCOR Group Subsidiary Awarded Contracts to Upgrade and Modify Traffic Signals for Two Districts of City of Los Angeles
Jul 6, 2011,
Dynalectric Los Angeles will upgrade and modify the existing traffic signal equipment in the Wilmington and Canoga Park districts of Los Angeles ...
CPUC Launches Lighting Action Plan
Jul 6, 2011,
The Lighting Action Plan implements the lighting goals of the California Energy Efficiency Strategic Plan and focuses on four goals for the lighting sector: policy for market transformation; best practices...
BICSI Releases New Edition of Outside Plant Manual
Jul 6, 2011,
Outside Plant Design Reference Manual (OSPDRM), 5th Ed. now available...
Rosendin Electric Extends Commitment to Green Practices with Deployment of Electrical Fleet of Forklifts
Jul 6, 2011,
The switchover will both reduce pollutants from the propane emissions and will save energy by using smart-chargers to recharge the forklifts during off-peak hours...
Power distribution transformer
Jul 6, 2011,
The TX-500VA-4XAO power distribution transformer provides low-voltage 12VAC/DC or 24VAC/DC power while also allowing operation of standard voltage equipment...
Insulated lugs
Jul 5, 2011,
Color-Keyed insulated lugs eliminate the need to cover them with tape, heat-shrink, or cold-shrink insulation after installation...
Digital photosensors
Jul 1, 2011,
The LMLS-400 and LMLS-500 digital photosensors can be used for switching or dimming applications and are designed for easy integration with occupancy sensors and other lighting controls...
Insulation tester
Jun 30, 2011,
The AMB-50 high-voltage insulation tester features calculation of polarization index (PI) and dielectric absorption ratio (DAR) parameters as well as a pass/fail comparison function ...
Cable ties
Jun 29, 2011,
Ty-Rap extra high-temperature cable ties are made of an advanced heat-resistant nylon ...
ESFI Receives Fire Prevention and Safety Grant
Jun 28, 2011,
The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) has been awarded a FY 2010 Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) Grant from the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (DHS/FEMA)...
Architecture Billings Index Remains in Reverse
Jun 28, 2011,
On the heels of a sizeable decrease in April, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) slowed even further in May...
AGC Reports Construction Employment Increases in 120 Out of 337 Metro Areas Between May 2010 and May 2011
Jun 28, 2011,
Construction employment increased in 120 out of 337 metropolitan areas between May 2010 and May 2011, declined in 162 and stayed level in 55...
S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Indices Reveal April Seasonal Boost in Home Prices
Jun 28, 2011,
Data through April 2011, recently released by S&P Indices for its S&P/CaseShiller Home Price Indices, the leading measure of U.S. home prices, show a monthly increase in prices for the 10- and 20-City Composites for the first time in eight months...
