Government Product News articles from March 2009

Government Product News archives from March 2009

Tactical assault ladder.(ON THE COVER)
March 1, 2009... The Velocity assault ramp telescopes from its 6 1/2-foot storage height to 10 1/2 feet and features 4-foot-wide rungs, allowing two operators to ascend simultaneously. The ramp is designed for tubular assaults. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Excavator.(Up Front)
March 1, 2009... Excavator Model CX800B has joined the manufacturer's B Series line of excavators. The excavator features an electronically controlled, common rail, Tier 3-certified 15.7-liter Isuzu engine that delivers 532 net horsepower (397 kilowatts). The...

Flexible seating system.(Up Front)
March 1, 2009... The Mutaflex seating concept allows facility managers to use a single space as a conference room, theater, banquet hall or an unobstructed open space for dances or other events. An electric motor drives the computer-controlled mechanical system...

LED lights.(Up Front)
March 1, 2009... Commercial-grade LED miniature lights feature full-wave rectification to burn brightly using as little as 2.4 watts per string, according to the manufacturer. In addition, a full line of Pro-Grade LED retrofit C7 and C9 bulbs is available from...

Digital-video motherboard.(Up Front)
March 1, 2009... The DVMB-764 is a digital-video motherboard built on an Intel Q965 Core2 Duo/Quad Core platform and a 16-channel MPEG4 hardware encoding engine. Four MPEG4 codecs have been embedded into the motherboard. The motherboard supports 16-channel...

Post drivers.(Up Front)
March 1, 2009... A new skid steer-based post driver, the Bradco PD4800, offers a combined weight (driver and hammer) of 1,700 pounds and can be fitted to any commercially available skid steer. The post driver can operate off standard-flow auxiliary hydraulics,...

Protective multimeter cases.(Up Front)
March 1, 2009... Three protective cases are available to hold the company's advanced digital multimeters (DMMs). The three models are available with inserts adapted to fit a wide variety of DMMs, including the Model 287 and Model 289 true-rms logging...

Luminaire.(Up Front)
March 1, 2009... Scilux is a full cut-off luminaire featuring external top ribbing that dissipates heat and reduces EPA values. Computer-designed specular segmented reflectors provide a wide range of light distribution patterns. The unit is dark sky-compliant...

Gas-detection calibration system.(Up Front)
March 1, 2009... The Altair 5 Galaxy automated test system is a record-keeping and calibration system for MSA's portable gas-detection instruments. It is available for the Altair 4 and Altair 5 multi-gas detectors. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] MSA North...

Waste-to-energy plant construction picking up steam.(Government News)
March 1, 2009... Local governments are showing increased interest in having waste-to-energy (WTE) plants process their trash and produce electricity. According to Frank Ferraro, vice president of public affairs at Hampton, N.H.-based Wheelabrator Technologies,...

Hybrid bus line passes test, now eligible for federal funds.(NEWS BRIEFS)
March 1, 2009... Azure Dynamics' Balance Hybrid Electric shuttle buses have been certified through rigorous "Altoona" testing, making the vehicles eligible for federal financial assistance for public transit agencies. The shuttles feature Azure's...

APWA launches computer-based testing for certifications.(NEWS BRIEFS)
March 1, 2009... The American Public Works Association (APWA) recently launched computer-based testing for Certified Public Fleet Professional (CPFP) and Certified Public Infrastructure Inspection (CPII) exams. The first exams offered through the new format...

Calendar of events.(Calendar)
March 1, 2009... March 4-6 The Work Truck Show 2009 and 45th Annual National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) Convention Chicago http://www.ntea.com 800-441-NTEA (6832) 9-12...

Alternative-fuel vehicles take center stage at conference and expo.(Preview)(Conference news)
March 1, 2009... While fuel prices may have fallen in recent months, interest in alternative-fuel vehicles and technologies has not. That's especially true in the public sector, where mandates to reduce emissions--and dependence on foreign oil--are keeping the...

Electric vehicles.(Exhibitors)
March 1, 2009... Global Electric Motorcars' 2009 line of battery-electric vehicles features six models: the two-passenger GEM e2; the four-passenger GEM e4; the six-passenger GEM e6; the two-passenger GEM eS with a short-back bed; the two-passenger GEM eL with...

CNG initiative.(Exhibitors)
March 1, 2009... CNG Connect is an initiative that aims to accelerate the adoption of compressed natural gas (CNG) as a municipal and corporate fueling option and aims to create the future infrastructure for private consumers. CNG Connect encourages local...

Hybrid pickup truck.(ON THE COVER)
March 1, 2009... With a patented two-mode hybrid system and a 6.0-liter gas V-8 engine, the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid pickup boasts a 25 percent improvement in overall fuel economy, according to GM. EPA-estimated fuel economy for two-wheel-drive models is...

Fuel-conversion services.(Exhibitors)
March 1, 2009... FuelTek converts gasoline-powered vehicles to operate on alternative fuels such as compressed natural gas or liquefied petroleum gas. Conversions can be made so vehicles are dedicated or bi-fuel (running on gasoline or the alternative fuel)....

Gas compression systems.(Exhibitors)
March 1, 2009... P.C. McKenzie's gas compression systems range in size from 28 standard cubic feet per minute to 116 standard cubic feet per minute and are prepackaged to include all controls, filtration, cooling and safety devices required to fill...

Hybrid SUV.(Exhibitors)
March 1, 2009... The 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid and Mercury Mariner Hybrid feature a new 2.5-liter I-4 engine designed to run on the Atkinson combustion cycle. A new engine processor enables nearly imperceptible transitions between gas and electric mode. The...

Fuel-injection systems.(Exhibitors)
March 1, 2009... Baytech's compressed natural-gas and propane fuel-injection systems are EPA- and CARB-certified for General Motors, Isuzu and Workhorse Custom Chassis vehicles. The sequential multi-point fuel-injection systems for gaseous fuels are fully...

Patrol boats.(Marketplace)
March 1, 2009... SeaArk's Troopers are short-range patrol boats that are available in lengths of 18 to 23 feet. The boats are designed for law enforcement and patrol applications on protected waters, with freeboard and gunwale width engineered to enable...

Hydraulic breaker.(Marketplace)
March 1, 2009... Designed for use on skid steers, backhoes and excavators in the 4,400- to 12,100-pound weight class, the SBC 410 hydraulic breaker features a solid one-piece body that eliminates the need for side bolts. The cast-iron body allows all integral...

Pushbutton for public environments.(Marketplace)
March 1, 2009... The Series 56 pushbutton is suitable for a wide range of environments, including security and access, pedestrian crossing controls and public information and emergency call points. The pushbutton features a snap-action switching system that...

Frame tent.(Marketplace)
March 1, 2009... The Fiesta frame tent is field-proven and tested for municipalities, parks, special events, the amusement industry and other applications. Available in standard widths of 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 20 or 30 feet, the tent is designed to withstand...

Floor-care equipment.(Marketplace)
March 1, 2009... The CFR Paramount carpet extractor is available in a 20- or 40-gallon model. The 40-gallon model can clean 30,000 square feet in less than four hours, while the 20-gallon version can clean 8,000 square feet in one hour, according to the...

Wind screens.(Marketplace)
March 1, 2009... Sport Pride graphic wind screens are made with 8-ounce mesh, which allows wind to pass through without damage. They come with a large selection of various graphics with the company's full-color printing process. The screens are available in...

Access control.(Marketplace)
March 1, 2009... CyberLock, for utilities and electric transmission companies, protects cyber assets. CyberLock brings intelligent access control to existing lock hardware by replacing each lock's mechanical cylinder with a CyberLock electronic cylinder. No...

Natural playgrounds.(Marketplace)
March 1, 2009... Outdoor Learning Environments, a new line of play products, extends the classroom into the outdoors, where children can play with and among natural elements such as sand, water and living plants. Through natural learning, outdoor classrooms...

Diesel engines.(Marketplace)
March 1, 2009... New Kohler diesel air- and liquid-cooled engines are available for order from Kohler Engines dealers and distributors through North America. Compliant with EPA and CARB standards for emissions, the line includes seven air-cooled models from 6.7...

Vibratory plow.(Marketplace)
March 1, 2009... The Ditch Witch 420sx builds on the manufacturer's 410sx model and adds riding capability, greater horsepower (40), a dual-speed attachment drive, an operator's console that moves with the operator, and a fold-down roll-over protective...

Alarm for fire extinguishers.(Marketplace)
March 1, 2009... The STI Fire Extinguisher Theft Stopper is designed to stop theft and vandalism of fire extinguishers. The battery-operated alarm offers a steel cable-operated switch mechanism; if the protected fire extinguisher is moved from its normal...

Atomic clock.(Marketplace)
March 1, 2009... The Traceable Giant-Digits radio atomic clock maintains better than one-second accuracy for 25,000 years, according to the manufacturer. The clock automatically adjusts for daylight saving, leap year and the earth's wobble in leap seconds....

In-box power supply.(Marketplace)
March 1, 2009... The PowerCrew in-box power supply features four GFCI-protected electrical outlets providing 15 amps of power for operating tools and equipment or charging batteries. The power source comes from a standard three-prong/straight-blade extension...

Guardrail option.(Marketplace)
March 1, 2009... The Handle-It angle adapter for guardrail allows for the creation of a 45-degree angle; standard guardrail without the angle adapter allows for straight lines or 90-degree turns. The angle adapter can be combined with all of the manufacturer's...

Snow markers and flags.(SPECIAL COVERAGE: Snow Removal)
March 1, 2009... Snow markers and marking flags identify boundaries of pavement, fire hydrants and other obstacles for snow-removal equipment and operators. Standard markers are 4 feet tall; for areas with more depth, a bright marking flag added to a taller...

Plow systems for UTVs.(SPECIAL COVERAGE: Snow Removal)
March 1, 2009... Curtis' line of 72-inch Sno-Pro plow systems is designed for daily use on UTVs and side-by-sides. The straight plow is built of heavy-gauge steel, weighs 180 pounds with mount and has a height of 19 inches. The polymer tapered (highway-style)...

Dozer blades.(SPECIAL COVERAGE: Snow Removal)
March 1, 2009... Multipurpose dozer blades move dirt, sand, gravel and snow. They dislodge ice from sidewalks and drives. Blades are available in 48- and 60-inch widths and are adjustable to allow operation straight ahead or 25 degrees left or right. Control...

Multipurpose sweeper.(SPECIAL COVERAGE: Snow Removal)
March 1, 2009... The SweepEx Mega 600 sweeper is built with a 60-inch-long sweeping surface. The sweeper can be used for cleanup of dirt, leaves, snow, material spills, standing water, steel shavings and gravel. A broom attachment is adaptable to most service...

Tire-chain kit.(SPECIAL COVERAGE: Snow Removal)
March 1, 2009... The Onspot automatic tire-chain system is available with a GM C-4500 chassis equipped with Granning air suspension. Working in conjunction with Roadmaster Suspension Co., the Onspot chain system is mounted forward of the rear axle, and the...

Folding vee plow.(SPECIAL COVERAGE: Snow Removal)
March 1, 2009... The FVX-12 folding vee plow, designed for mid- and heavy-duty trucks, can adjust to scoop, discharge right or left, vee to bust drifts and perform all normal plowing operations. The unit can be used anywhere snow needs to be carried, including...

Snowblowers.(SPECIAL COVERAGE: Snow Removal)
March 1, 2009... Snowblowers for the Trackless Series MT6 municipal tractor are available in four widths: 51, 60, 70 or 80 inches. All will accept either a sidewalk chute or a quick-change truck-loading chute. Many municipalities use both chutes with their...

Small-frame skid steers.(SPECIAL COVERAGE: Snow Removal)
March 1, 2009... John Deere's 313 and 315 skid-steer models feature 45-horsepower engines inside machines 59 inches wide to accomplish heavy lifting and compact maneuvering. Operating capacities for the 313 and 315 are 1,300 and 1,500 pounds; if desired, 7- by...

Snowplow.(SPECIAL COVERAGE: Snow Removal)
March 1, 2009... A 32-inch-high moldboard and 75-degree attack angle help the Lot Pro snowplow clear snow quickly and thoroughly; the attack angle also allows for better back dragging. To support the moldboard and evenly distribute its load, the plow features a...

Snowplow for half-ton trucks.(SPECIAL COVERAGE: Snow Removal)
March 1, 2009... The Western HTS is a full-size snowplow designed exclusively for half-ton four-wheel-drive trucks. The unit boasts a 14-gauge steel moldboard, a 75-degree attack angle and a 15 1/2-degree curl radius. A two-spring trip blade protects the plow...

Mechanical snow shovel.(SPECIAL COVERAGE: Snow Removal)
March 1, 2009... The Sno Wovel allows users to shovel snow without twisting or lifting. The device is able to adjust to body size and strength for easy maneuverability, while cleaning down to the pavement. The simple assembly, with a portable fold-down model...

Snowplow.(SPECIAL COVERAGE: Snow Removal)
March 1, 2009... At 32 inches in blade height, the 32 Series is Sno-Way's tallest plow. With blade widths up to 10 feet, the plow can open parking lots, city streets and intersections. Features include 24-inch high-visibility blade guides, a full-trip...

Security/emergency lighting.(Marketplace)
March 1, 2009... OptaLite white LED solid-state lighting is designed to provide low-level security and emergency illumination. The housing is constructed of die-cast aluminum with a polycarbonate lens. The indoor/outdoor lighting is UL-listed for damp and wet...

Feed belts.(Marketplace)
March 1, 2009... Color-coded feed belts create a visual cue that helps flatwork ironer workers accurately place sheets, table linens, aprons and other flatwork in the proper position for smooth feeding and quality finishing at high throughput rates. With one...

Concrete grabs.(Marketplace)
March 1, 2009... Model CGCS concrete grabs are designed to handle cured concrete products. The grabs automatically adjust to the load size within a given range; capacities range from 551 to 2,200 pounds. Grabs are available with serrated steel cams to securely...

Ironworker.(Marketplace)
March 1, 2009... The FI 8510-20M ironworker has an 85-ton punch capacity, offering the ability to punch a 1 1/16-inch hole in 1-inch material. Standard features include: 6- by 6- by 1/2-inch angle shear; a rod shear that will shear 1 1/2-inch round and 1...

Bare copper wire.(Marketplace)
March 1, 2009... Coleman Cable now offers 25-pound contractor packs for Royal/Triangle-brand bare copper wire. The design allows users with limited storage areas to maximize inventory while meeting space restrictions. The wire also is stocked in 3,000-, 1,000-...

Protective eyewear.(Marketplace)
March 1, 2009... StarLite Gumballs protective eyewear is designed to improve compliance by allowing workers to choose their own "flavor" of protection for the day. Every box of Gumballs features 10 different temple-color choices, including cherry red, vanilla,...

Development system.(Marketplace)
March 1, 2009... Carlo Gavazzi's 522 development system is designed for lab and desktop use and is rugged enough to withstand transportation to and from the field. A modular test and development platform that supports 6U cards, the 522 provides unobstructed...

Aluminum framing system.(Marketplace)
March 1, 2009... 80/20's third idea book, "Made with 80/20 Stuff, Volume 3," illustrates more than 40 application ideas for the company's T-slotted aluminum framing system. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 80/20, Columbia City, Ind. CIRCLE 192 ON CARD OR...

Under-slab vapor barrier.(Marketplace)
March 1, 2009... The Perminator under-slab vapor barrier helps to reduce the penetration of moisture and water vapor through the slab into the structure, thereby helping to reduce fungus, mildew and mold growth. Tough enough to withstand normal construction...

Automated street sweeper.(Marketplace)
March 1, 2009... The floating broom on Wayne Sweepers' Centurion street sweeper adjusts to any road surface; the sweeper's StreetSmart system automatically adjusts the broom, along with the conveyor, to perform as needed for current conditions. The Centurion is...

Collapsible bollards.(Marketplace)
March 1, 2009... TrafficGuard removable, collapsible bollards are used in a wide variety of applications, ranging from high-security entry points at military installations and stadiums to fire-lane access and ramraiding security. Pictured above is the...

Hard-drive crusher.(Marketplace)
March 1, 2009... The Model 0101 Sledgehammer hard-drive crusher destroys all computer hard drives regardless of their size, format or type, including 3.5- and 2.5-inch technology. The unit makes it easy for hospitals, data centers and other facilities to...

Indoor air-quality monitor.(Marketplace)
March 1, 2009... The WolfPack area monitor is designed for measuring indoor air quality and for other environmental-monitoring applications. Available parameters include TVOCs, carbon dioxide, percent RH, Celsius/Fahrenheit, particulates, auto-zeroing...

Refuse-collection vehicle.(ON THE COVER)
March 1, 2009... The Heil MultiTask SL refuse-collection vehicle features a drop-frame chassis configuration. The vehicle's dual side-loading capability allows operators to collect containers in manual, semi-automated and automated modes. The optional lift arm,...

Refuse vehicle for parks and beaches.(SPECIAL COVERAGE: Waste Management)
March 1, 2009... Broyhill's Load-And-Pack 80HD boasts hydraulic grip arms that lift up to 500 pounds and 26- to 90-gallon containers. The vehicle features a wider cab door, and improvements have been made in the hydraulic hose protection, wire conduit routing,...

Disposal services.(SPECIAL COVERAGE: Waste Management)
March 1, 2009... Kimberly-Clark and Safety-Kleen can provide safe disposal options for WypAll wipers. The wipers are picked up either by request or by scheduled pickup, with Safety-Kleen handling all required shipping forms and manifests and transporting the...

Vacuum-assisted pump.(SPECIAL COVERAGE: Waste Management)
March 1, 2009... Thompson's 6-inch vacuum-assisted solids-handling pump, the 6V, has a 3-inch solids-handling capacity. The pump can accommodate sewage bypass pumping and general construction dewatering. It is capable of flows up to 1,500 gallons per minute and...

Sewer-cleaning nozzle.(SPECIAL COVERAGE: Waste Management)
March 1, 2009... Vactor Manufacturing's HydroSurge high-performance cleaning nozzle for pipe-cleaning and maintenance applications features an adjustable nozzle plate and water jet inserts with adjustable angles. The nozzle provides traction and cleaning...

Automated side loader.(SPECIAL COVERAGE: Waste Management)
March 1, 2009... The Curbtender automated side loader features a wear-adjustable lift arm. The arm lifts 2,000-pound loads, even with a 7-foot reach. Curbtenders are available with standard, belt or universal gripper options and can handle up to 300-gallon...

Chemical storage tank.(SPECIAL COVERAGE: Waste Management)
March 1, 2009... The base container BC450 is a double-wall, rectangular, low-profile chemical storage tank. The primary tank holds 450 U.S. gallons and allows intermediate bulk containers to be emptied quickly. The BC450 can hold chemical tote bins for up to 3...

Aluminum geodesic roofs.(SPECIAL COVERAGE: Waste Management)
March 1, 2009... The Ultradome's weather-resistant surface and self-supporting, spherical structure provide a low-maintenance, protective roof with increased overhead space for water and wastewater-treatment plants. Two different designs are available: The...

Organic-waste containers.(SPECIAL COVERAGE: Waste Management)
March 1, 2009... Three different styles of containers collect and transport yard, kitchen and food waste for curbside collection. The yard-waste cart (available in 65- or 95-gallon sizes, for semi-automated or automated collection) features a ventilation system...

Irrigation-protection device.(Marketplace)
March 1, 2009... The Claw is designed to help prevent quick-coupler accidents on sports fields and large commercial sites, including parks and other public areas. Quick couplers often become unthreaded from swing joints during hand watering and cause a...

Laser-engraved knife.(Marketplace)
March 1, 2009... Customize the Cutting-Edge sports knife with a laser-engraved message on the blade. The sharp, field-tested knife opens to 6 3/4 inches and features .420 stainless steel, a thumb-notched locking blade and a heavy-duty steel pocket clip. ...

Stainless steel electrodes.(Marketplace)
March 1, 2009... Available in two models, self-shielded, flux-cored, austenitic stainless steel electrodes are designed to reduce cracking and improve corrosion resistance. SelectAlloy 307T0-3 (E307T0-3) contains a nominal weld-metal composition of 21 percent...

Trash pumps.(Marketplace)
March 1, 2009... Subaru trash pumps are designed to move high volumes of trash water without clogging the pump. The centrifugal-type pumps are available in models with 2-, 3- and 4-inch discharge outlets. A Subaru overhead-cam or overhead-valve gasoline engine...

Hydraulic truck conveyor.(Marketplace)
March 1, 2009... The Model 2000 hydraulic truck conveyor is designed for widening roads, installing pipe bedding, filling trenches and shouldering, among other jobs. The unit mounts quickly and easily to road graders, loaders and tractors for efficient delivery...

Drinking fountain.(Marketplace)
March 1, 2009... The Model 493 drinking fountain can satisfy the thirst of three children at once. The ADA-compliant fountain can be customized to include an optional jug filler or recessed hose bibb with a locking cover. The fountain is available in 17...

Containers.(Marketplace)
March 1, 2009... Rubbermaid Bigger Brute Group containers are available in 10-, 20-, 32-, 44- and 55-gallon capacities in gray, white, blue, green, yellow and red to aid in complying with HACCP guidelines. The containers are used in a variety of material...

Tables and components.(Marketplace)
March 1, 2009... The AERO Conference Collection, a collaboration between Qdesign and CCN International, consists of tables, media units, credenzas and components. Tables are anchored by a linear metal base; a minimal wood column is attached to the cantilevered...

Military lockers.(Marketplace)
March 1, 2009... In conjunction with the U.S. military, WireCrafters has furnished many different designs of TA-50 lockers. The lockers feature all-welded construction with either sliding or hinged lockable doors and either woven/welded wire mesh or expanded...

Aerial work platform.(Marketplace)
March 1, 2009... The GRC-12 Runabout Contractor features a steel platform and steel-encased telescoping mast to provide additional protection against worksite debris. It provides up to 18 feet of working height, a two-person capacity and an extension deck with...

Herbicide-delivery system.(Marketplace)
March 1, 2009... The Continuum prescription-control and container-management system is a closed-loop herbicide delivery system. The flexible system allows vegetation-management professionals to order standard or custom herbicide tank mixes, straight product or...

Horizontal grinder.(Marketplace)
March 1, 2009... The Model RH1754 horizontal grinder weighs 14,000 pounds, allowing easy transportation from job to job. The grinder processes a variety of wood waste materials, including tree limbs and brush, sawmill waste, dimensional lumber scraps and...

Fire- and gas-detection system.(Marketplace)
March 1, 2009... Notifier, a Honeywell company, recently obtained an FM (Factory Mutual) 6320 listing for its NFS2-3030 fire- and gas-detection system. The system interfaces to industry-standard 4-20-milliamp devices using Notifier's FMM-4-20 module. Through...

Wheel balancer.(ON THE COVER)
March 1, 2009... The GSP9600HD ForceMatch wheel balancer offers vibration management and wheel-uniformity measurement to a range of vehicles, from passenger cars to heavy-duty trucks. It uses loaded roller contact to measure runout (eccentricity) of a tire and...

Mobile column lifts.(In Focus: Vehicle Maintenance)(Column)
March 1, 2009... Mohawk mobile column lifts are available in two-through eight-column sets with capacities of 18,000, 24,000 or 30,000 pounds per column, with total lifting capacities up to 240,000 pounds. Available with the company's auto-frame adapter, the...