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lighting productsCooper Lighting LED outdoor solutionsCooper Lightingboasts it hasintroduced one ofthe industry’s largestLED outdoorproduct offerings,providing solutionsfor streetlighting, area/site, wallmount, parkinggarage, canopy and pathway applications.The initial rollout includes 16 luminairesfeaturing Cooper’s patent-pending modularLightBAR technology and AccuLED Optics.The company says the luminaires—includingbrands Invue, McGraw-Edison, Lumark andStreetworks—can provide up to 75% energysavings over high-intensity discharge outdoorsources, and all are Dark Sky compliant.COOPER LIGHTINGwww.cooperlighting.comBetaLED 304 series achieves 100+ lumensper wattBetaLED—a division of Ruud LightingInc.—introduced the 304 Series luminaires,BetaLED’s first luminaire to achieve over 100lumens per watt (LPW). The luminaires arescalable up to 12,000 lumens of delivered lightoutput; the series achieves superior efficiency,longevity, lumen maintenance and light control,boasts BetaLED, while reducing energyuse. By employing a two-level dimmingoption, the luminaires save even more energy.The luminaires can be installed in single- ordouble-skin open-air petroleum station canopiesand building soffits (i.e. banks and quickserve-restaurants). Other optics with the newtechnology upgrade will be available soon foradditional applications, such as parking structures.BETALEDwww.betaled.comLedtronics CLL2X2-400-TPW-001W recessedceiling luminaireLedtronics has introduced LED replacementsfor recessed T-bar fluorescent ceilingluminaires: theCLL2X2-400-TPW-001W uses only24W of power andreplaces 2x2 standard64W units, while the CLL2X2-800-TPW-001W consumes less than 36W and replaces80W fluorescent fixtures. They operate ona voltage range of 100-277vAC, providingsolid-state 5000K pure-white lighting thatcreates less heat than conventional lighting.Ledtronics says the luminaires offer up to a300% longer lifespan than fluorescents, usingup to 50% less energy than standard 2x2s.The luminaires are installed using existingT-bar recessed 2×2 module light fixtures, andconstructed with a 22-ga, cold-rolled steelhousing with baked white-polyester finish;clear prismatic acrylic lens in a 20ga steelframe, with T-hinge and positive springloadedlatch.LEDTRONICSwww.ledtronics.comPass and Seymour dual-technology wallswitch sensorsLegrand/Pass & Seymourintroduced dual-technologywall switch sensors to provide“optimum energy managementand control” for a varietyof commercial applications.Suitable for small offices, executivesuites, etc., the sensorsoffer the choice of automaticor manual ON operation; thecombination of passive infrared (PIR) andultrasonic technologies provides high sensitivityto both small and large movements, alongwith wide, dense detection. Three controloptions can set the ON/OFF time delay onceoccupancy is detected; a self-adaptive optionadjusts time delays based on usage patterns,assigning delays as brief as seven minuteswhen space is typically vacant, and up to 30minutes for busier times. The product designfits into existing boxes for simple installation,and a bi-level model provides control of twoindependent lighting loads from the same box.LEGRAND/PASS & SEYMOURwww.legrand.usNxGen LED S14 bulbsNxGen Technologies has developed LEDreplacement lamps for the S14-shaped incandescentbulbs commonly found in decorativelighting applications. The lamps consumeless than one watt of electricity, says NxGen,while giving off the same amount of light, andhave been designed to last up to 40,000 hours.The S14s come in various transparent andopaque (ceramic) colours and, according tothe company, are indistinguishable from theirincandescent counterparts. Common applicationsfor the S14 include decorative lightingfound in restaurants, bars, theatre signage,shopping malls, etc.NXGEN TECHNOLOGIESwww.martekled.comLeviton launches new Decora CFLslide dimmerLeviton launched what it calls the industry’sfirst slide dimmer specifically designed for usewith a variety of dimmable CFL bulbs. Whenin Auto mode, the Decora dimmer detectswhether the bulb is an incandescent or dimmableCFL, determines high- and low-enddimming capabilities, and adjusts the dimmingrange accordingly. According to Leviton, thisslide dimmer addresses consumer concernsover flickering, inability to turn the light On,and so forth.LEVITONwww.leviton.comproductsBrady launches BMP71 label printerBrady launched what it calls its most versatileportable printer. The BMP71 labelprinter boasts over 400 different labeloptions and a fast print speed, and canprint on more than 30 different types oflabel materials, including self-laminatingsleeves and flag labels, indoor/outdoorvinyl up to 2-in. wide, polyester die-cutlabels and more. The BMP71 labellerincludes label design wizards for electrical,voice/datacom and safety/general IDapplications. With step-by-step instructionsand easy-to-use templates, these wizardsprovide a convenient shortcut for creatingpopular labels. Hundredsof symbols and graphicsare available, and storagespace to save more than100,000 label files. Thelabeller’s full-colourscreen shows a fullscaleimage of thelabel as it is being created,meaning there’s no needto create multiple ‘test labels’ to see howthe label will turn out.BRADY CANADAwww.bradyid.com/BMP7Ideal Industries 25-ft Auto-Lock twosidedmeasuring tapeIdeal’s 25-ft Auto-Locktape measureboasts a 1-in.blade with bold,black numbers on bothsides, meaning you don’t have to twist thetape to read a measurement. This simpleenhancement can take several minutes off amulti-bend conduit job, says Ideal, facilitatingmore precise fits. The Auto-Lock systemautomatically locks the blade into place whenit’s pulled out, eliminating snap-backs or theneed to manually lock the blade with a pushbuttonmechanism. Once finished, you simplypush the retrieval button to safely unlockand return the blade.IDEAL INDUSTRIESwww.idealindustries.caMilwaukee 2237-20 clamp meterMilwaukee introduced clampmeters to its line of test &measurement products, witha feature set specificallytailored to electricians (andHVAC/R technicians). The2237-20 boasts embeddednon-contact voltage detectionand LED worklights,frequency and true-rmsmeasurements. The meterhas a 1.3-in. jaw opening forlarge conductors, a thin jawprofile for tight spaces and ahigh-contrast, white-on-blackdisplay. Rated Cat III 600V.MILWAUKEEwww.milwaukeetool.com26 • April 2010 • www.EBMag.com
productsGreenlee redesigns holesaw linewith faster cutting productsGreenlee says ithas redesigned itsentire line of holesawsto drill faster,stay sharp longer,and provide acleaner and safercut. The new design includes a fully hardenedtooth for a stronger, longer-lasting saw, andincludes a 4-6 variable pitch for smoother cuts.The oxide finish resists rust and chipbuild-up for easier cutting; there’s alsono paint on the saw to melt while you’redrilling, meaning no paint gum-up orpossible smoke when hot. The holesawscan be used with the Greenlee removabledepth-stop for added control andprotection when drilling in areas wherewires may be present.GREENLEEwww.greenlee.comRubbermaid heavy-duty cartand truck lineRubbermaid Commercial Products’(RCP’s) line of heavy-duty material-handlingcarts and trucks has been significantlyredesigned and expanded, says thecompany, into new categories, productsand innovations to help you work smarter,faster and safer. The line offers severalsolutions for moving heavy payloadsin construction, from platform trucksand utility carts to the patent-pendingconvertible A-frame and platform trucks.Most of the units are available in differentsizes to meet a range of needs, andemploy Duramold technology for highstrength-to-weight ratio.RUBBERMAIDwww.rcpmaterialhandling.comLenox HT50 hacksaw frames andT2 hacksaw bladewill be available March 2010.LENOXwww.lenoxtools.comHilti introduces TE 1500-AVR breakerHilti says it has introduced its most powerfulbreaker ever. The TE 1500-AVR combines“tremendous impact energy with the lowestvibration in its class”, boasts the company, for“exceptional demolition productivity”. It is suitable,says Hilti, for everything from concretefoundation removal and digging in clay topenetrations for pipesand electrical boxes. Thebreaker delivers 22 ft-lbof impact energy (generated by a1800W motor) at a maximum 1950 bpm.An active cooling system reduces wear andtear on the motor, electronics and hammeringmechanism, while three-chamber sealing keepsdust out of the tool. Plus, the TE 1500-AVR featuresa brushless SR motor.HILTI CANADAwww.hilti.caGoodbyeto Wrapping & TapingA PVC alternative for installing wall boxesin poured-in-place concrete, the NEW Kwikon ®Concrete Wall Box arrives at the jobsite readyto install…no more time-consuming wrappingand taping work required. The uniqueprotective film covers the box opening toprevent concrete entry during the pour andLenox introduced the HT50 hacksawframe and T2 hacksaw blade. The newframe design has the highest tensionof any hacksaw (50,000 psi), boasts thecompany, while the T2 blade providesup to two times the life of existingLenox blades. The hacksaw’s I-beamconstruction allows the frame to attainits tension, which maximizes blade life,says Lenox, while providing straightercuts. The design also features a handlegrip that absorbs shock and reduces discomfortin cold weather, says the company,and can be used by both rightandleft-handed users. A convenientstorage area inside the I-beam is openedwithout a tool and can hold up to fiveextra blades. The HT50 also convertsto a jab saw. Lenox T2 hacksaw bladescomes with external Kwikon ENT hubs for easyconduit connections.PVC Conduit & Fittings ENT FittingsPower & Communication DuctCdn. Toll Free: 1-866-473-9462 | www.ipexelectrical.comTough Products for Tough Environments ®Products manufactured by IPEX <strong>Electrical</strong> Inc. Cor-Line ® , Kwikon ® and SuperDuct ® are trademarks of IPEX Branding Inc.Ipex_EB_April10.indd 1www.EBMag.com • April 2010 • 273/22/10 2:17:22 PM
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