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• Single-Ply Paperboard produces greener packaging.17 March 2010, 5:38 am

  Designed for creating folding boxes for health, cosmetic and fragrance industry, single-ply ENVIRONMENT® Folding Board 18pt. (125 lb cover) consists of 100% post consumer fiber content. It is FSC and Green Seal certified and is made with 100% renewable energy. Smooth finish paperboard comes with 92 brightness and offers dimensional stability.

• Recycling Receptacles come in 4 waste stream configurations.17 March 2010, 5:38 am

  Designed to meet or exceed EPA guidelines, Element Indoor Recycling Stations provide centralized collection for multi-stream waste and recycling sortation. Smooth Uni-Koat® powder coated finish, in Silver Metallic or Desert Pearl, resists scratches and fingerprints and facilitates cleaning. In 4-stream configuration, Element Stations can hold up to 57 gal of waste and recyclable materials. Piano-hinged doors are available with optional lock to secure contents and deter theft and vandalism.

• Transportable GC/MS System enables out-of-lab analysis.17 March 2010, 5:38 am

  Featuring 1.8 to 1,050 micron mass range, 5975T Low Thermal Mass Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS) Detector delivers laboratory-quality analysis. Proprietary LTM technology, wrapping GC column with heating element and temperature sensor, accelerates heating/cooling of column, while inert ion source allows for optimal performance with samples containing active compounds. With classical electron impact spectra, quadrupole technology delivers NIST searchable spectra of unknowns.

• Compressed Natural Gas Valve suits alternative-fuel vehicles.16 March 2010, 5:31 am

  Designed for integration into compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel dispensing systems with single- and multi-tank applications, CNG Natural Gas Valve can withstand pressures from 0-4,500 psig and offers bubble-tight leakage at 0 psig for optimal sealing performance. This 2-way, NC valve, built with stainless steel body, uses integrated electrical coil enclosure and requires 18 in. leaded connection. Valve operates up to 170°F, runs on 12 Vdc, and draws 1.65 A current.

• Wireless Microcontrollers target home automation and metering.15 March 2010, 5:33 am

  Housed in 5 x 7 mm package, Si10xx Series combines 25 MHz 8051 core, EZRadioPRO® sub-GHz RF transceiver, up to 64 KB of flash, and up to 12-bit ADC. Units feature wake-up time of 2 µs and active-mode current consumption of 160 µA per MHz. In sleep mode, MCUs consume 615 nA with active 32.768 kHz real-time clock. Microcontrollers address power and RF requirements of battery-operated home automation systems, smart meters, in-home utility monitors, and security systems.

• MCU Starter Kit helps build energy-efficient applications.15 March 2010, 5:33 am

  Starter kit for EFM®32 Gecko MCUs helps developers build applications based on 32-bit, ARM®Cortex(TM)-M3-based EFM32 Gecko MCUs. Kit includes MCU, 160-segment LCD driven by MCU's on-chip LCD controller, and touch slider to demonstrate its capacitive sensor interface capability. Other I/O includes 4 LEDs, 2 pushbuttons, and MCU reset button, with unused I/O terminated at board edge for access via PCB header. Advanced Energy Monitoring system enables real-time view of current consumption data.

• LED Ring Lights suit machine vision applications.15 March 2010, 5:33 am

  Available in 6 sizes with outer diameters of 85, 124, 154, 223, 273, and 353 mm, IHR Series comes with red, white, blue, or green Power LEDs. All are equipped with standard diffusion optic for uniform illumination. Optional polarizing optics are available for applications requiring suppression of glare from specular surfaces. Units are suitable for applications requiring high light intensity, illumination of large areas, or long working distances.

• Open Frame Power Supplies are rated up to 80 W.12 March 2010, 4:29 am

  Suited for medical (MTB080) and industrial (FTB080) applications, Elpac Power Systems(TM) power supplies offer 12.5 W/in.³ power density and 91% converter efficiency. Open frame design, measuring 2 x 4 x 1 in., accommodates applications with limited space and little to no airflow. Series delivers 80 W continuous output power with convection cooling, which rises to 100 W with 5 cfm forced air. Operating from universal input of 85-264 Vac, both models integrate protection circuitry.

• Color Ink Jet Printers are ENERGY STAR® qualified.12 March 2010, 4:29 am

  Designed for workgroups and SMBs, Models B-310N and B-510DN feature front paper cassettes that hold up to 500 sheets to facilitate uninterrupted printing. Model B-310N holds letter-size paper with optional legal-size paper cassette and provides monthly duty cycle of 10,00 pages, while Model B-510DN holds letter or legal-size paper and offers monthly duty cycle of 20,000 pages. Both networkable units provide print speeds of 19 black/18 color ISO ppm.

• Solar Inverters feed power to medium- or low-voltage grids.12 March 2010, 4:29 am

  Available in power ratings of 100-500 kW, Series PVS800 feeds clean solar power into medium- and low-voltage grids via transformers and switchgear. Compact units feature DC and AC side protection, power factor compensation, and range of industrial-type data communications options, including remote monitoring. Inverters are suited for both industrial-scale photovoltaic power plants and for medium-sized power plants installed on roofs of commercial or industrial buildings.

• Cushioned Packaging Material is biodegradable.12 March 2010, 4:29 am

  Made from 100% recyclable material, Green Family(TM) Biodegradable PILLOW PAK® Quilt Medium Air Cushions will biodegrade in presence of microorganisms within 9-60 months. Each roll of film makes two 1,000 square foot bundles of 48 in. air cushion material, which is perforated every 6 in. for maximum packing flexibility. Unlike traditional bubble material, Biodegradable PILLOW PAK film is made on-site and will not pop and lose its cushioning properties.

• Krypton Light Bulbs illuminate crystal chandeliers.11 March 2010, 4:32 am

  Suitable for illuminating ceiling fixtures, vanity and wall fixtures, and outdoor and security lighting units, Krystal Touch® Bulbs deliver White Light by eliminating yellow dullness. Line includes Flame Tip and Torpedo Chandelier style, G-11, and G-16 ½, all with clear finish. Operating on 120 V systems, models range from 10-60 W, are offered in candelabra and medium bases, and provide 3,000 hr life.

• Photoluminescent Exit Sign suits outdoor/wet applications.11 March 2010, 4:32 am

  Offered as zero-energy, zero-maintenance solution, Glo Brite® Eco Exit(TM) PM100 uses photoluminescent technology to absorb and store ambient light, which is used to illuminate sign during emergency blackout or smoky conditions. Single- or double-sided versions, visible for 100 ft, offer multiple mounting options and are LEED points qualified. Non-toxic and movable, UL 924-Listed signs do not use any electrical energy or require bulb replacement. Life expectancy is 25+ years.

• Solar HVLS Industrial Fan offers efficient air circulation.10 March 2010, 4:29 am

  Used in industrial, commercial, and agricultural buildings, MacroVoltaic solar High Volume Low Speed (HVLS) industrial fan generates column of air that flows down to ground and outward 360°. This large, slow-moving air mass moves throughout space, mixing and circulating air without generating excessive noise/dust. Air movement system includes HVLS fan with attached controller, solar panel power converter, and solar panels. Auxiliary power supply and battery backup are optional.

• Router/Gateway is designed for smart grid communications.10 March 2010, 4:29 am

  By enabling gathering of real-time information from any converged platform, AE20r router/gateway empowers utilities to manage and monitor assets as well as generate smart grid efficiencies. Solution combines licensed 700 MHz spectrum with WiMAX interface to promote wide-scale coverage, security, and reliability. Furthermore, interfaces support Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n); 3G/4G (EVDO,GPRS,EDGE,HSPA,LTE); serial, USB, and Ethernet; and 900 MHz (ISM and MAS) industrial radio connectivity.

• Urinal Trap Liquid prevents sewer vapor odor ingress.10 March 2010, 4:29 am

  Designed to work with EcoTrap® system found in all Waterless No-Flush Urinals®, BlueSeal® biodegradable liquid creates barrier that prevents sewer vapors from escaping into restroom atmosphere. When EcoTrap is filled with 3 oz of BlueSeal, urine flows through and under BlueSeal and then down drain. On average, 3 oz of BlueSeal should last 1,500 uses. Equipment

• Multi-Functional Panel PCs are designed for energy efficiency.9 March 2010, 4:32 am

  Based on 1.1 or 1.6 GHz low power Intel® Atom CPU, solid state CP77xx series panel PCs are suited for mid-range control platforms and as HMI units for machine builders and plant engineering applications. PC can be equipped with 6.5, 12, 15, or 19 in. display screen and has low housing depth of 1.1-1.8 in., depending on screen size. Equipped with Compact Flash card, PC comes with 2 RJ45 Ethernet connections and 1 RS232 interface as standard, and optional 2-port USB interface.

• Industrial LED Fixture is suited for use in parking garages.8 March 2010, 4:33 am

  Able to produce 3,800 lm and color temperatures from 4,000-5,000 K, 2200 Series modular parking garage luminaire delivers uniform lighting at less than 50% of ASHRAE standard illumination requirements for parking facilities. This 62 W, 0-10 V dimmable LED fixture, which measures 2 x 2 ft, is dry/damp rated and equipped with industrial SMT kit. Construction has no mercury or lead and is fully recyclable.

• Fuel Recirculating System is used for primary purification.5 March 2010, 4:32 am

  Available in 7, 40, and 90 gpm flow rates, FRS 660-RPU-UL automatically circulates and cleans stored fuel, utilizing end-user's existing pump, on preprogrammed schedule. Remote Pumping Unit Fuel Recirculating System uses proprietary fuel purification technology with no filters or moving parts. UL 508A-listed and Green Clean Institute-certified product removes 99.9% of water, including emulsified water, and up to 98% of normal solid or particulate contaminants found in diesel fuel.

• Hard Surface Cleaners offer biodegradeable formula.5 March 2010, 4:32 am

  Eco-Green® Multi-Purpose Hard Surface Cleaner works on most nonporous surfaces, including wood tile, laminates, and metal. Formulation is based on nano-sized Micro-Blasting® green cleaners that pierce chemical bonds that hold dirt, oil, and other types of residues together. Applied with buffers, steam cleaners, scrubbers, as well as brushes and mops, it biodegrades in as little as 4 weeks. One gallon of concentrated formula makes up to 15 gallons of finished product. Equipment