Government Product News articles from December 2006

Government Product News archives from December 2006

Three-wheeled electric vehicle serves police patrols.(PROMISING PRODUCTS AND PROJECTS)
December 1, 2006... Thanks to the T3 Series of battery-powered vehicles, law-enforcement officers gain an upright, earth-friendly way to zip around sites. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The 240-lb. electric vehicle, which combines the look of a tricycle and...

Ash receptacle captures cigarette butts and second-hand smoke.(PROMISING PRODUCTS AND PROJECTS)
December 1, 2006... By installing innovative ash receptacles in public places, people will be able to breathe a little easier. Called Halo, the receptacle is said to be the first "smokeless" ash receptacle to hit the market. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The...

Plow's interchangeable cutting edges tame winter's snow and ice.(WHAT'S NEW)
December 1, 2006... Heavy-duty 28V Series V-plow offers interchangeable steel, polycarbonate, and stainless-steel blade skins that adapt plow to specific snow/ice conditions. Twin-pivot tower design features full-blade trip action in either scoop or vee position...

Pop-up trap contains hazardous spills.(WHAT'S NEW)
December 1, 2006... Tank Trap portable containment pool pops open instantly to 20 times its stored size to contain leaking saddle tanks, field tanks, drums, cargo, transformers, and oil-based or contaminated materials. No assembly, no inflation, no setup is...

Eyewash station treats eye emergencies.(WHAT'S NEW)
December 1, 2006... Lavoptik Safe Stream Eyewash Station holds a 7-gal., 15-min. flow of flushing fluid in 2 rigid bottles. Consistent flow is activated in one step for quick response to eye emergencies. Flushing fluid is not exposed to atmosphere during...

Router Installer's Kit handles multiple jobs.(WHAT'S NEW)
December 1, 2006... Model PR20EVSNK Colt Palm Router Installer's Kit includes PR20EVS variable-speed router motor, fixed base, edge guide, roller guide, offset base, tilt base, and underscribe attachment. Router boasts 1.0-hp. (max) output at 5.7 amps and speed...

Grapple attachment adds big bite to utility vehicles.(WHAT'S NEW)
December 1, 2006... Add-A-Grapple attaches to existing material buckets on skid steers, backhoes, tractors, telehandlers, and other utility vehicles to convert conventional buckets into grappler buckets. Curved teeth with wide grip pick up trees, limbs, brush,...

Underlayer protects against insect bites.(PRODUCTS)
December 1, 2006... Rynoskin insect protection suit safeguards wearer from ticks, chiggers, ants, black flies, gnats, and other biting insects. Made of breathable, impenetrable fabric that weighs just 9 oz., each suit features snug-fitting elastic cuffs and a...

Use watering gun to fill batteries, end acid splash.(PRODUCTS)
December 1, 2006... Single Flow Series Watering Guns feature pressure regulator and adjustable depth stop. Automatically shut off when operator releases ergonomic trigger. To use, insert gun into cell and pull trigger. Automatic shutoff valve prevents water from...

Bandsaw Blades cut wood and stainless.(PRODUCTS)
December 1, 2006... BroadBand A8 Bi-Metal Bandsaw Blades boast broad cutting applications for reduced blade-type changes. Cut a wide range of materials ranging from wood and light aluminum to stainless steel. Tooth spacing prolongs wear. Balanced and repositioned...

"Green" roof offers natural choice for energy savings.(COVER ITEM)
December 1, 2006... With GreenGrid, modular components and pre-planted vegetation insulate roofs to stay cool, all summer long. Can reduce heat loads from a building's roof by 50%. Also reduce storm water runoff. Recycled polyethylene modules can be placed...

Portable Radios.(COMMUNICATIONS)
December 1, 2006... Software-controlled 5100 Series Portable Radios operate in analog and digital applications. Support narrow- and wideband spacing and multiple system protocols. Allow programming of up to 512 channel/talk groups. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Broadcast HD video communications.(COMMUNICATIONS)
December 1, 2006... HDX 9000 Series supports any video collaboration applications, including high definition (HD). Multi-media units combines HD voice, HD video, and HD content sharing. Feature simultaneous HD dual streams for people and content, Siren 22-kHz....

Warning siren signals three distinct sounds.(COMMUNICATIONS)
December 1, 2006... Model 2001-130, 48-v. d.c. outdoor siren delivers 130-dB. at 100 ft. Allows operator to control by land lines or radio. Distinct signals include wail, steady, and fast wail. Sets for full battery operation or battery backup. After a.c. power...

Speech software recognizes 46 languages plus dialects.(COMMUNICATIONS)
December 1, 2006... Open Speech Recognizer, speech recognition software for telephony applications, handles languages with large grammars, even those with over one million words. Speak Freely allows application to understand a broad range of words and phrases...

Computer sends secure, wireless messages.(COMMUNICATIONS)
December 1, 2006... GoBook XR-1 rugged notebook computer features Intel Core Duo, 1.83-GHz., mobile, dual-core processor with FSB of 667 MHz. Comes with 40- or 80-GB., 5,400 r.p.m., SATA hard drive; power management utility; integrated Ethernet 1-GB. LAN; and...

Wireless Sound System.(COMMUNICATIONS)
December 1, 2006... Long Ranger 4 Portable Wireless Sound System features built-in VHF wireless microphone with 750-ft. operating range. Runs on rechargeable battery pack or 12-v. d.c. power. Add optional dual channel capability. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Phone tower doubles as Broadcast System.(COMMUNICATIONS)
December 1, 2006... Wide-Area Emergency Broadcast System (W.E.B.S.) combines emergency/information phone and wide-area broadcast capabilities into single unit. Ideal for large campuses and open areas, as well as mass transit and light rail applications. Tower...

Siren tones and voice messages cover large, exterior areas.(COMMUNICATIONS)
December 1, 2006... Use ADT Public Warning/Mass Notification System to deliver audio messages through highly-populated, wide geographic area. Graphical user interface allows operator to schedule prerecorded announcements and audio programs, as well as live...

Text messenger displays notices in emergencies and non-alarm periods.(COMMUNICATIONS)
December 1, 2006... TrueAlert Text Messaging Appliance is ideal for school gymnasiums, train stations, airport terminals, office buildings, and other locations. Electronic reader board features 2-line LED display. Notifies crowds of an emergency and provides...

Rotary hammer extends run time with lithium-lon batteries.(PUBLIC WORKS PRODUCTS)
December 1, 2006... Cordless 0756-22 V28 1-in. Compact SDS Rotary Hammer uses 2, 28-v. lithium-ion batteries for fade-free power and extended run time even under extreme hot/cold conditions. Batteries feature built-in fuel gauge that displays run time remaining....

Hydraulic aerial work platforms lift without cables or chains.(SPECIAL SECTION)
December 1, 2006... HiReach truck-mounted, telescoping aerial work platforms and cranes lift from 1,000 lbs. to 14,000 lbs. to heights from 35 to 168 ft. Feature full-length sub frame with integral outrigger legs for stability; walk-around turret control console;...

Truncated Plates meet ADA requirements for pedestrian ramps.(PUBLIC WORKS PRODUCTS)
December 1, 2006... Series 7005 Detectable Warning Plates are cast from corrosion-resistant gray iron to withstand urban conditions such as snow plows, street cleaning, and vehicular traffic. Natural finish develops dark patina that visually contrasts with...

Multifunction grinder streamlines waste processing.(PUBLIC WORKS PRODUCTS)
December 1, 2006... High-capacity, 180-hp., 628 Trommel Screener boasts 6-ft. dia. and 28-ft. length with 13-ft., 6-in. by 6-ft. hopper. Drum X-Change system handles multiple screening tasks with minimal setup time. Reduces load on grinder by up to 50 percent....

Grapple truck seizes trash and brush for removal.(COVER ITEM)
December 1, 2006... Model DL3 Lightning Loader, nicknamed "the Twister," enables high-volume cleanup of debris following a tornado, hurricane, ice storm, or other disaster. Also expedites regular trash collection by picking up oversized items and brush. Ends...

Mapping receiver pictures and pinpoints geographic locations.(COVER ITEM)
December 1, 2006... Hand-held GMS-2, a mobile receiver, simplifies and expedites a variety of mapping and surveying tasks in the field. Integrates GPS (global positioning system) coordinates with GIS (geographic information system) attributes, plus offers...

Paints put down stripes in one pass.(PUBLIC WORKS PRODUCTS)
December 1, 2006... Industrial Line-Up Pavement Striping Paints are available in water-based and solvent-based, high-pigment formulas for striping and marking on both outdoor pavement and indoor surfaces, such as parking lots, school grounds,...

Clear trees, cut stumps with wood chipper family.(COVER ITEM)
December 1, 2006... Ideal for a range of landscaping, tree maintenance, and land-clearing projects, wood chippers come in 4 sizes. Select from Models 1260, 1790, 2012, or 2018, which handle log capacities of 6, 9, 12, or 18 ins., respectively. Each chipper...

Public works product review.
December 1, 2006... Browse through information from our public works advertisers. For more details, circle the number on the reader service card or key the URL under the product into your web browser to visit the supplier on the Internet. Pro Land Plane...

Calendar of events.(Calendar)
December 1, 2006... January 2007 20-24 American Correctional Association (ACA) 2007 Winter Conference Tampa, FL www.aca.org 800-222-5646, Ext. 0129 22-26 World of Concrete 2007 Las...

Electronically monitored fire extinguishers enhance safety at correctional facilities.(PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT)
December 1, 2006... As part of a safety project initiated by the Suffolk County (MA) Sheriff's Department, more than 175 electronically monitored fire extinguishers were recently installed at two correctional facilities in Boston. The installation includes...

Hand-held spotlights illuminate widespread areas, indoors or out.(PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT)
December 1, 2006... Polarion's Helios searchlights serve rescue and recovery missions, police patrols, building or vehicle inspections, and many other applications. Select from Model PH40 (with handle) or Model PF40 (without handle). Each style measures just 12...

To kill germs, let hydrogen peroxide vapor fill the air.(PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT)
December 1, 2006... Wheel in Vaprox Hydrogen Peroxide (VHP) generator to sterilize interior enclosures ranging from rooms to vehicles. Kills a variety of infectious and biological threats, including pathogens linked to SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome), the...

Multi-gas monitor offers three alerts to worker.(PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT)
December 1, 2006... Tetra 3 protects confined-space workers and others who enter potentially hazardous environments. Monitors toxic and flammable gases, as well as oxygen levels. Alerts worker to gas hazard by emitting audible alarm, flashing red and blue lights,...

Protective vest resists gunfire and knife attacks.(PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT)
December 1, 2006... Outfit police officers, SWAT teams, prison guards, and other public-safety forces with Defender Series. Each vest resists ballistics fired at point-blank, 15-ft. range, including bullets from handguns and shotguns, without causing ricochets....

Bomb sniffers provide portal to courthouse security.(COVER ITEM)
December 1, 2006... Officials in Polk County, FL, believe they now have one of the safest courthouses in the country. Thanks go to six EntryScan bomb-sniffing devices, which were recently installed in the courthouse. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The devices...

Power pedestals marine & RV.(LITERATURE / WEB EXPRESS)
December 1, 2006... At HyPower[TM], we are not only in the business of providing you with revolutionary power pedestals, we also deliver power to you. Power to change and grow, all while saving you time and money. Power Snap TM technology is the simple...

Cantilever gate for loading docks.(LITERATURE / WEB EXPRESS)
December 1, 2006... Preventing falls and saving lives around hazardous loading docks is easy with the SentryGuard Cantilever Gate. The new, patent-pending gate lifts up and out of the way in seconds, without obstructing floor traffic. Gas-assist struts make...

Bridge solutions from continental bridge.(LITERATURE / WEB EXPRESS)
December 1, 2006... Continental Bridge is the most experienced and versatile manufacturer of custom-engineered, prefabricated steel bridges for pedestrian, golf course, recreation, skywalks, trails and walkways, pipe support, overpasses, and other applications....

Nixalite biro control products.(LITERATURE / WEB EXPRESS)
December 1, 2006... Protect property and personnel from the destructive, unhealthy mess left by pest birds. Nixalite offers a complete line of dependable and affordable bird control products including; premium stainless steel bird spikes, economy bird spikes, bird...

Enhance night vision with monocular.(CLIPPINGS)
December 1, 2006... Spirit 2x24 Night Vision Monocular features 2x magnification, 24-mm. objective lens, 30[degrees] field of view, 8-ft. minimum focusing distance, and 200-m. viewing range. Rubber-armor encased black body facilitates stealth, nighttime use. Runs...

Excavator's hydraulics deliver smooth, simultaneous bucket and boom moves.(CLIPPINGS)
December 1, 2006... Zaxis 350LC-3 runs on Isuzu's 6-cylinder, Tier-3-certified engine. Weighs 77,269 lbs. and comes with a 13-ft., 1-in. arm; 16,314-lb. counterweight; and 32-in., triple semi-grouser shoes. Delivers rated power of 271 net peak hp. at 1,900 r.p.m....

Organize medical supplies, accessories in water-tight case.(CLIPPINGS)
December 1, 2006... High-impact, Protector EMS Cases' medical supply organization system includes a lid organizer with clear pockets and a customizable, hook-and-loop, padded divider set. Allows quick inventory and storage of pre-filled syringes, solutions, vials,...

Uninterruptible power supply provides computer-grade power.(CLIPPINGS)
December 1, 2006... Three-Phase UPS FirstLine Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) is available for 10-, 15- and 20-kVA. applications with input voltage of 208, 220 and 480 v. a.c. Online, double-conversion UPS combines power conditioning, outage protection, and...

Thermal Transfer Printer generates two-dimensional barcode labels.(CLIPPINGS)
December 1, 2006... ULT-3460XT 600 DPI Thermal Transfer Printer and companion software create Unique Identification (UID) labels with single, two-dimensional barcodes. Meets military requirements for UID labels. Performs all types of barcode printing. Menu-driven...

Dispense lawn and pest chemicals with electric backpack sprayer.(CLIPPINGS)
December 1, 2006... SHURflo ProPack SRS-600 Rechargeable Backpack Sprayer dispenses up to 120 gal. on 1 charge. Rechargeable, 12-v. battery eliminates manual pumping. Microprocessor automates spray settings. Master control enables the operator to choose 1 of 4...

Store spill control products in cabinet with adjustable shelves.(CLIPPINGS)
December 1, 2006... Spill Control Cabinet features cold, rolled steel, all-welded construction. Measures 13 13/16 ins. wide, 30 1/16 ins. high, and 12 ins. deep. Adjustable shelves accommodate absorbents; wipes, towels, and tissues; neutralizers; fluid...