New Products
Staff -- Industrial Distribution, 5/1/2006
Scanning for safety
Scientific Technologies' OptoShield is intuitive, easy to use and provides options never before available in safety scanners
The OptoShield OS3100 laser light scanner—an area laser scanner with the ability to adapt to both dynamic and irregular hazardous environments—introduces significant advancements over similar types of sensors with advanced diagnostic communications and interface options. OptoShield also features two detection zone sets that can be externally selected to monitor changing hazardous areas, without the need for additional external controls.
OptoShield provides diagnostic communications never before available in safety scanners, including a two-digit numeric display, four standard LED status indicators, and patented Intrusion Indicators that identify where the safety zone is encroached without the need for difficult diagnostic searches and an external computer display. Intuitive configuration software facilitates easy navigation and configuration, allowing OptoShield to be configured to an unlimited number of guarding arrangements.
Scientific Technologies, Inc. www.sti.com
Lighting system
The 2480 emergency lighting system is a versatile, clear polycarbonate case engineered to attach to various surfaces; and includes the MityLite 2440 LED flashlight, 2 titanium batteries with a 7-year shelf life; a 5-LED array that shines 21 lumens of brilliant light for up to 90 hours; and a tail switch for 1-handed operation.
Pelican Products www.pelican.com
Hard hat liner
The hard hat liner shields workers from the sun, reducing UVA/UVB exposure and keeping the wearer cool; is constructed of a lightweight fabric and 1-piece construction; requires no tying and fits all head sizes; and offers all-day protection.
Benchmark Clothing Co. www.benchmarkclothing.com
New catalog
Products in the catalog include high-speed jobber bits, wood spade and ship auger bits, plastic anchors and kits, screwdriver bit tips and nut-setters, cable ties, hacksaw, jig saw, reciprocating blades, hole saw and band saw material.
Danish Import www.rockhardtool.com
Safety equipment
Job Site Armor includes heavy-duty safety eyewear, work gloves, hearing protection and respiratory protections; combines durability and technology and style for comfort and protection; and is constructed of lighter weight materials for comfort.
Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. www.milwaukeetool.com
Hazardous lighting fixtures
The "Lighting Your Way" 8-page brochure illustrates how the lighting products provide protection in areas classified as hazardous due to the presence of ignitable fluids, vapors or gases, while adding energy-saving, corrosion-resistant and productivity-enhancing brightness.
Appleton www.appletonelec.com
Metric fork heads
Used mainly with pneumatic or hydraulic cylinders, the metric fork heads are available in 2 types: with a clevis pin and circlip, and with a clevis pin and a snap-on securing collar; and are manufactured from steel with a zinc-plated, blue-passivated finish.
J.W. Winco www.jwwinco.com
Foam soap
The KimCare luxury foam soap dispenses a pre-lathered foam soap in a variety of mild formulas for different hand-washing requirements; is hygienic and easy to maintain; and can offer nearly 4 times the number of hand washes per refill.
Kimberly-Clark Professional www.kcprofessional.com
Cord reel
The Series 30,000 power cord reels handle long lengths of cable, up to 200 ft.; are available with a bevel crank, hand crank or electric-motor driven rewind; and are constructed of heavy-gauge steel and assembled with vibration-proof, self-locking fasteners to ensure assembly integrity.
Reelcraft www.reelcraft.com
Wedge anchor
The Strong-Bolt cracked concrete wedge anchor installs like a standard wedge anchor, and is able to adjust independently, increasing follow-up expansion should the hole increase in size as a result of a crack running through it.
SimpsonAnchors www.simpsonachors.com
Removal tool
The MILLHOG fin tube removal tool is air-powered, clamps to the tube I.D., and features a proprietary blade design that separates the fin from a tube, and then bevels the tube end, all in 1 step.
ESCO Tool www.escotool.com
















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