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Outdoor Lighting Fixture
Protective Powder Coating
A new line of UL-listed
weatherproof incandescent fixtures offers bright lighting
in areas where moisture, dirt or corrosion is a problem. WFA
incandescent fixtures are rated at 120v and suited for such
locations as construction, tunnels, bridges and subways. Designed
for use with 150v supply wire, the models can be direct- mounted
to walls, ceilings or structural members, in part because
no separate outlet box is required. Fixtures are factory-assembled
and fully gasketed for easy installation. Appleton,
part of the EGS Electrical Group; 847/679-7800; Fax: 847/763-6002
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Wall Saw System
Electronic Remote Control
The WS 355 system
includes a 64-lb saw unit and an electric powerpack that provides
up to 33.5 hp at the bladeshaft. To help simplify use and
maximize operator safety, this model comes standard with an
electronic remote control. Also featured is a load-sensing
travel motor that automatically adjusts feed rates while sawing
through tough materials. Wall saw blades are available in
18 through 60-in. diameters with several performance configurations
to accommodate a wide variety of applications. Dimas,
a division of the Electrolux Group; 800/845-1312; www.dimas.com

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Mini Skid Steer
Accommodates Over 40 Attachments
Model SK500, a compact,
walk-behind mini skid steer, is the latest addition to the
Ditch Witch line of underground construction equipment. It
has a lifting capacity in the 500-lb class, is powered by
a 24-hp, air-cooled Honda engine and travels on rubber tracks
powered by dual independent hydrostatic ground drives. The
SK500 is designed for a variety of construction applications
and can be configured as a material loader, trencher, augering
machine, forklift and other attachments available in the marketplace.
The Charles Machine Works Inc.; 800/654-6481;
www.ditchwitch.com


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High Mast Luminaires
Open-Glass Optical System
The new HMSP luminaires
with long and narrow distribution for large area lighting
may be used to light roadways, railyards or any large space
that requires precise, dark-skies-type illumination. The HMSP
luminaires feature the Prismetal open-glass optical system
with a metalized glass reflector for high efficiency and very
low dirt depreciation. A unitized ballast assembly with quick
disconnect eases installation and removal. The units are also
offered with narrow asymmetric, wide asymmetric and square
contours. Holophane, an Acuity Brands
Co.; 740/345-9631; www.holophane.com
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Lightweight Trench Shield
Double Wall Steel
The PAL-4 Series includes
a new line of 4-in.-thick double wall steel lightweight trench
shields. They are designed for municipal utility installation,
maintenance as well as repair of water, sewer, gas, fiber-optic
and cable lines. The shields are light enough to be handled
by small excavators and come in sizes ranging from 4 ft high
x 8 ft long to 8 ft high x 24 ft long. Spreaders are available
in either 5 or 8-in.-dia, schedule 80 pipe. Maximum vertical
pipe clearance is 48 in. PRO-TEC Equipment
Inc.; 800/292-1225; www.pro-tecequipment.com

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Portable Barrier Protection
Short-Term/Short-Duration Work Zones
SafeGuard Link System
uses a reinforced steel design to create a highly portable
freestanding longitudinal barrier for work zones that can
be easily moved as the work zone moves. The system is available
in 81Ú2-meter sections that are linked together with
a unique hinging system. It also can be installed as flexible
elements in conventional portable concrete barriers to provide
a gate at key locations where access is needed. The system
has been tested and approved to NCHRP Report 350 Test Levels
2 and 3. Barrier Systems Inc.; 888/800-3691;
www.barriersystemsinc.com
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