The new Thermax wall system from Dow Building Solutions features continuous exterior insulation, a water-resistant layer and an air barrier in an integrated system. The system relies on fewer and lighter-weight materials, which saves time and labor costs, and contributes to LEED credits, according to the company.
Decra Roofing Systems offers Energy Star rated roofing with tile or shake. The new Mist Grey product also meets requirements for mitigating the heat island effect under LEED Site Selection Credit 7.2. The roofing features a steel substrate that is coated with acrylic stone chips.
Smith System’s Anything Truck helps teachers manage classroom essentials that can become disordered and cumbersome, allowing for easy storage and distribution of materials. With six cubbies and two shelves, the cart enables teachers to distribute or pick up books, projects and supplies from students in one trip.
Faucet run-on can be prevented in schools and universities with a new line of metering faucets from Moen’s commercial division. The faucets provide energy and water savings, safety and ease of operation by using a timing mechanism and a 0.5 gallon-per-minutconstruction.e, vandal-resistant aerator. Inside the faucet, a cartridge separates water, dirt and line trash from the timing mechanism. Timing in all models can be adjusted for convenience and water-flow control.
Faucets are available in several styles and options, including single-mount, 4-inch center set and 8-inch widespread.GearBoss lockers from Wenger Corp. provide modular athletic storage in more than 1,000 configurations including different sizes, features and colors. The units are constructed of wood laminate with PVC edge banding. An antimicrobial nanosilver coating creates a MRSA-, staph-, mold- and mildew-resistant surface, and zinc-plated levelers keep lockers from touching the floor. Lockers can be replaced without breaking glues, dowels or adjacent components.
AAID Security Solutions offers a long-range RFSD emergency evacuation and mustering product that is designed for school campuses. The system uses hands-free RFID readers that allow school officials, local authorities and first-responders to locate students, staff and visitors inside a building during an emergency.
Zone coverage can track multiple tags simultaneously in one location with adjustable ranges from 6 inches to about 2,000 feet.
Aiphone offers an audio-video station that works as an addition to the AX Series intercom. The master supports up to eight master stations and eight door stations, while offering video intercom communications that integrates into existing security systems. The station can integrate into CCTV, electronic access control and other products.
Calls that come in to the system from the door can be transferred to a telephone line inside the facility. The intercom also features audio-video door stations that have embedded card readers.
AP’s new electric scooter, the ZAPPY3, is equipped with a 36-volt motor, folding handlebars and goes up to 12.5 mph. The scooter features three-wheel stability and allows users to stand facing forward. The new model charges using a standard outlet in four to six hours and can run for up to 24 miles when fully charged, according to the company. While driving at slow speeds, the handlebars rotate almost 180 degrees to allow for easy maneuvering.
Vicon Industries Inc. added the S10-CH mini camera to its line of video surveillance systems. The color camera has a digital slow-shutter lens, pan and tilt drive, CPU-based electronics and receiver. The lens has a 3.8 to 38 millimeter auto iris varifocal lens and 100x zoom functionality. The camera can be surface-mounted and used outdoors.
TCP Inc. announced the release of the LED Dock Light that attaches to other dock light arms. The high-intensity, 15-W LED is equivalent to a 300-W incandescent light bulb and lasts up to 50,000 hours. The high-impact acrylic lens and borosilicate lens allow the light to function in hazardous locations.
