Products

Flexible Keyboard

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GrandTec offers the Virtually Indestructible Keyboard, a silicone-based flexible keyboard designed for varied applications. It can be carried almost anywhere flattened out, rolled up, bent in half or stuffed in a bag. According to the company, the keyboard is virtually unbreakable and can be cleaned with soap and water.


The keyboard’s qualities make it suitable for use on countertops and other surfaces where food and beverages are present, in secondary school laboratories and classrooms, in vehicles, in locations where space is at a premium, and at outdoor events.

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Portable Workspace Light

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Wobble Light, a new industrial lighting unit, provides an easy lighting resource for contractors looking to replace tripod-mounted work lights that take time to set up and can easily tip over and break.


The 3-foot-tall Wobble Light provides 360 degrees of light. It is 27 pounds and sits on a rounded, counter-weighted base that keeps it upright no matter how many bangs or bumps it receives, according to its manufacturer.


The light features a polycarbonate dome and floating shock system that protects the bulb from jarring and strikes.

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Automated Stage Systems

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J.R. Clancy Inc. has introduced the PowerAssist system, allowing schools and theaters to automate their existing manual flying systems. Automated flying allows simple, pushbutton control of overhead scenery, lighting equipment and curtains backstage.


Automated flying systems eliminate the need to handle weights and haul on ropes, improving backstage safety. PowerAssist winches are part of the company’s “Design for Safety” initiative.

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Design-Build Literature

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“Preparing for Design-Build Projects: A Primer for Owners, Engineers and Contractors” is a professional reference that covers the basics of developing a design-build project. The authors focus on learning modules that break down the decision-making process and reassemble it as a straightforward method for D-B projects from the owner’s standpoint.


This book acts as a guide on developing D-B requests for qualification and requests for proposals.

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Metal Tile Roofing System

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Met-Tile, Inc. has become an Energy Star partner for its metal tile panel roofing system, which combines the look of tile with the performance of metal. The new cool roof Met-Tile line combines all-weather performance and aesthetics with energy savings.


The updated roofing line features a Super Series 4800 Super Cool architectural coating system in 10 designer colors. Manufactured by Specialty Finishes Company (Fontana, Calif.), these coatings have solar reflectivity values ranging from 26 percent up to 67 percent, meeting and in some cases exceeding Energy Star requirements.

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Elevator Emergency Phone

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From Talk-A-Phone Co., an ADA-compliant hands-free emergency phone is designed to help bring a problematic area into compliance with the 15-year-old Americans with Disabilities Act.


The phones are equipped with an LED indicator for the hearing impaired and raised lettering and Braille characters for patrons with impaired vision. When an elevator patron needs assistance, he can place a call by applying minimal pressure to the metal emergency button.

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Product of the Month M/A 06 – Dormitory Locks

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Saflok introduces its InSync electronic lock series and SAM RF software, which the company says is ideal for student housing. The locks control suite, bedroom, perimeter and all common area access. Through the application of proximity technology, the lock and the RF key communicate via encrypted radio frequency waves.


The locks and software provide complete key control to the property manager. The RF key automatically invalidates and cancels out the old or lost key the moment it is inserted into the lock.

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Wall Mount Air Conditioner

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The Bard “S” series is a wall-mounted air conditioner that features a multi-step capacity compressor with green refrigerant R410A. The air conditioner is suited for new construction, modular applications, school modernization and telecommunication structures.


Air conditioners are available in 3 to 5 ton with EER ratings up to 11.7 and integrated part load value efficiency up to 15.2 Btu/Watt. Additional product features include ECM indoor blower motor, dual pressure controls, compressor control module, and step-capacity scroll compressor.

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Classroom Sink/Drinking Fountain

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The Haws Corporation’s Model 5054EG Deck Mounted Sanitary Drinking Faucet uses the patented EnviroGard bubbler head with its popular classroom sink configuration. The Haws EnviroGard shielded bubbler design protects the bubbler from contamination when the utility faucet is used through the use of a water pressure-operated shield that encases the bubbler head when not in use.


The faucet retains the same design and installation specifics of past models, including a polished, chrome-plated lever handle bubbler valve and a self-contained, integral stream flow regulator.

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Sheet Membrane Waterproofing Systems

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Carlisle Coatings and Waterproofing Inc., a manufacturer of waterproofing products, offers CCW MiraDRI 860/861 self-adhering sheet membranes, which provide a waterproofing barrier for below-grade applications. The membranes can be applied both vertically and horizontally on below-grade foundation walls, tunnels, split slabs, plaza decks and parking decks.


The material is available in summer grade and winter grade.

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