EQUIPMENT DIGEST
Miniature Flashlight
Tekna introduces the T-1000 Micro Lith which combines a lithium battery with a subminiature krypton lens end bulb in a micro-parabolic reflector to create an ultra miniature flashlight.
The bulb is filled with krypton gas, which the manufacturer says allows it to run at a higher color temperature producing 100 percent increase in brightness and bulb life.
Able to operate in temperatures from 5 degrees to 120 degrees F, the lithium battery has four times the capacity of alkaline cells, a weight of only one AA cell, and a shelf life of 10 years.
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Wireless Intercom
Swintek Enterprises Inc., offers a wireless intercom system for simultaneous, two-way communication. The system uses the VHF/UHF high band and narrow band FM transmission to avoid interference from CB and business radios.
The systems include single or double muff headsets which provide hands-free movement and noise-cancelling microphones. An antenna adapter is also offered which enables any commonly available headset to be used.
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Alkaline Industrial Batteries
Duracell Inc. has introduced a special line of alkaline industrial batteries designed to replace the zinc carbon batteries presently used in portable power applications.
The new Duracell alkaline industrial batteries include the four most popular battery sizes — AA, C, D, and 9-volt – plus three large, specially engineered rectangular-shaped batteries.
According to the manufacturer, alkaline batteries can last up to six times longer than regular zinc carbon batteries, have a storage life of more than two years, have more stable voltage characteristics and can operate in a wider range of temperature extremes.
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Flood Lighting System
Armda Industries has released a series of winch-operated, mobile floodlighting systems with 360-degree rotating masts. The 1500 series Site-Lite is a small, economical floodlighting tower. Operating heights range from 11 to 20 feet and the mast can be retracted and mounted horizontally for traveling. The floodlights can remain mounted on the crossarm while towing to reduce set-up time
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Flashlight System
Prolight Corporation introduces Phaser-Lites, a flashlight system with high output Halogen bulbs, rechargeable NiCad battery sticks, and a combination charger and holder for unsurpassed nighttime lighting.
Phaser-Lites offers the Pro-Loc adjustable beam feature permitting rapid selection of either a spot or flood beam pattern. It is also available in ABS plastic for light weight and durability.
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Slide-in Units
Win-Son, Inc., announces the development of an expanded line of slide-in fire fighting units. The Skid-a-Load unit has a reinforced fiberglass tank, with capacities from 175 to 280 gallons. The baffled tank has a re-inforced top for the installation of a Hannay reel. Hale and Waterous fire pumps are available to meet the needs of fire departments requiring high pressure or high volume. Constructed of 1/8-inch aluminum, the pump panel is a one-piece welded design, which allows operation from the rear of the truck.
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Vapor Mitigating Foams
National Foam has developed Hazmat NF foams for protection against toxic fumes resulting from spills of hazardous materials.
Hazmat NF 1 is for alkaline spills such as anhydrous ammonia, amines, ethyl amines, ethylene diamine, hydrazine and other alkyl amines.
Hasmat NF 2 is for acid spills including chlorine, anhydrous, hydrogen chloride, hydrochloric acid, titanium tetrachloride, nitric acid and bromine.
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Flotation Collar
The Junkin Safety Appliance Co., has developed a flotation collar, SAF-303, for use with all Junkin 300-series splint stretchers. The collar provides stretcher flotation which prevents sinking during patient handling operation in water rescue work. The flotation bats are nylon covered in international rescue orange, and are easily attached to any Stokes type stretcher with Velcro closures.
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