August 7, 2012 - Steel grounding plates from Galvan Electrical Products are designed for use by utilities and electrical contractors in situations where driving a ground rod electrode is not possible or practical. The grounding plates cover a surface area of 10" x 16", and are made of 1/4" steel and hot dip galvanized for corrosion resistance. The grounding plates are also available as bare steel.

GALVAN ELECTRICAL

August 1, 2012 - Hammond Manufacturing's 1418, 1422 and the HN4SS series enclosures are all manufactured from 304 or 316 grade stainless steel. The floor-mounted and freestanding units can be installed in facilities and plants where equipment may be hosed down or otherwise be very wet, where corrosion is a problem. Users have a choice of closure options, and traditional clamp covers can be specified for applications where access to the inside is not regularly required.

HAMMOND MANUFACTURING

February 8, 2012 - Acuity Brands has expanded its LED outdoor lighting portfolio with the D-Series Size 1 LED area luminaire by Lithonia Lighting. When installed as a replacement for 100-400W metal halide luminaires, the product delivers approximately 65% energy savings and an expected service life of up to 100,000 hours or more, says the company. It is finished with a zinc-infused powder coat paint to help protect against corrosion and weathering.

LITHONIA LIGHTING

February 3, 2012 - Appleton's expanded Powertite line of plugs, connectors and receptacles features the new FSQC interlocked receptacle for refineries, chemical plants, water treatment facilities, and pharmaceutical production, among other sites. According to the company, the compact footprint of the unit is suitable for applications where space is restricted and is ideal as a drop-in replacement for existing competitor FSQC receptacles. The receptacle comes with a durable epoxy powder coat finish to provide superior corrosion resistance, it adds.

APPLETON

February 2, 2012 - Cooper Crouse-Hinds says its new hot dipped galvanized products, meant for use with rigid/IMC conduit, offer corrosion protection against water, road salt and other harsh environmental conditions. The product offering includes conduit bodies and covers, mogul bodies and covers, conduit straps, clamps and couplings, hubs, XJG & XD expansion & deflection joints, cast boxes, and covers. According to the company, the hot dip galvanized process produces a much thicker, durable coating which prevents corrosion of the protected product and results in a reduced need for replacement or general maintenance.

COOPER CROUSE-HINDS

December 22, 2011 - Ideal has introduced its Quick Change screwdriver 35-933 with the Sure-Loc Quick Change chuck, which eliminates magnetic debris pick-up and dropped bits, it says. The screwdriver features a E-Z Spin high torque cap, and a flip cap that accesses a built-in bit storage cavity which holds up to five extra Insert bits. The driver shaft is coated in black oxide for corrosion resistance and heat-treated for strength.

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