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February 2013
Solar
ForEveryone
A Dual-Axis
Tracker for
Homes
New Series of 3-In-1 LevelingMounts from AAC Are Designed for
Packaging Machinery Application
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urrent Contents
New Series of 3-In-1 Leveling
Mounts from AAC Are Designed for
Packaging Machinery Applications
A Dual-Axis Tracker for Homes
Platinum Tools Coax Copper/Steel
Cable Cutter Now Shipping
HEIDENHAIN Now Offers an Encoder
Interface Box to Output to Siemens
DRIVE CLiQ
Solar For Everyone6
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4Our New Promise:Every IssueBetter Than The One Before
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Industry
News
Ad Index
February 2013
Solar
ForEveryone
A Dual-Axis
Tracker for
Homes
New Series of 3-In-1 LevelingMounts from AAC Are Designed for
Packaging Machinery Applications
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Coinciding with this digital refurbishment is a
reorganization of the information you are now holding
in your hands. We have introduced departments into
the magazine, making it easier to find the information
that you care about quickly and easily.
I also want to let you know that you can
help with the next stage of improvements. We are
on the search for industry voices who can speak
with authority on topics covered in our different
departments (safety; renewable power; residential;
and education, certification, and licensing to name
a few. If you have other ideas, please let us know)
preferably in the form of a regular column.
If you would like to be a contributing editor as we work
to kick the quality of our content up a few notches, Id
love to talk specifics with you.
This is the second of twelve issues to be published
this year. That means contributing editors would
only be committing to ten articles between now and
December.
Our goal is to become one of the premier
publications serving electrical contractors, and one I
feel is long overdue. I look forward to having you along
with us for the ride.
Sincerely,
Brandon Greenhill
Editor, The Electric Current
Our New Promise:Every Issue BetterThan The One Before
As editor, Im excited to tell you about the
changes we have in store for The Electric Current.
Weve recently launched a multi-phase plan to
drastically improve the design, organization, contentand delivery of our magazine, online and in print. In
other words, were fixing everything.
The first stage of this, already completed,
comprised of an initial Website redesign. This is just
the beginning, and there is more on the way, including
the development of exclusive online content with how-
to videos and instructional/ educational offerings.
Were still a ways out from that, but we think the
change compared to the original site (which was
admittedly an afterthought a temporary site we put
up and never got around to replacing), is a much-
needed improvement.
Out With the old,
In with the New!
rom The Editor
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Withoutadoubtthemostcommonqueson
wegetfromhomeownersis:Howmuchdoessolar
cost?Wehavetypicallyansweredthatqueson
likethis:Wellthatdepends,butfortheaverageUS
homeowner.Therearesomanyquesonsthat
have to be answered before an accurate number can
bedetermined:locaonofthehome,orientaonof
system,isthesystemcovering100%ofelectricloadorsomethinglessormore,isthesystemnancedor
leasedorpaidforoutright,whatarelocalincenves,
etc. ?
Whatismissingfromtheworldofsolarisa
scenariothatisanalogoustothecompactuorescent
lighng(CFL)world.WhenCFLlighngstartedmakingitswayontoretailshelves,peoplewerebuying
onebulb,at$15orso.Thatwasacontribuontothefuture-awaytodojustabitmoreforthe
environment.Itwasalsoawayforustotestthewatersofthetechnologyatthesameme.Mostof
usdidnotgooutandbuythemforeverysocketinthehouse.MosteveryonewasaCFLuser,butveryfewofusreplacedeverybulbinthehouse.Nowthatwearecomfortablewiththetechnologyandthe
costshavecomedownincandescentbulbsareincreasinglyrare.
Whatifyoucoulddothesamewithsolar?Homeownerscouldbuyoutrightwhatthey
canaordtoday.Theyaddonwhentheyareready-whenthemoneyisthereandwhentheyare
comfortablewiththetechnologyandtheresults.
What Stood in the Way of
Mass Adoption?
Price.Notcostbutprice.Itistooexpensiveandsolarisjustnotreadyforprimemehave
beenconstantretortstosolaradopon.Itturnsoutthatsolarelectricsystemsnearlyalwayspayfor
themselvesandthensome.Ithasbeentheup-frontcostthathasmadegoingsolardicult.Mostof
ushavehomesandcarsandcollegetuiontocontendwith;ourelectricbillisloweronthelist.Whole-
housesolarelectricsystemsareexpensive.Theyareexpensivebecausetheydosomethingamazing,
theyproducefreeelectricityfor25,30even40years.
Oneofthenewestwaystomanagethatcostisnancing.Justlikeahomeoracarloan,youcan
spreadthatcostoveryears.Systemleasesarealsoaracveoponsforthosethatjustdontwantto
Solar
ForEveryone
enewable Energy
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gosolarwithoutownershipresponsibilies.Thesenancingmechanismsarefantascfortheindustry
andaredrivingsolarsalesandinstallaonsinmanypartsofthecountry.Lendinginstuonsbelieve
insolartechnologyandeconomicviability.Manyhomeownersarejumpingattheproposionof
guaranteedlowerulitypayments,othersarenot.Noteveryoneisreadytosignyetanotherleaseor
loandocumentforsomethingtheyarenot100%comfortablewithyet.
Technologyhasalsomadesmall-scalesolaradicultproposion.Homesolarsystemsare
oenabalancebetweentheownerselectricconsumpon,theiravailablerooforyardspaceandtheirpocketbook.Mostofuswouldrathernotpayanever-increasingulitybilltotheguysoperangthat
coalplantdowntheroadsoweimmediatelywanttoknowwhatitwouldcosttogotonet-zero.Alot
ofpeoplegoforitandmakethatlongviewinvestment.Mostofusthougharemissingsomething.Be
itupfrontcash,roofspace,azip
codewherenancingcompanies
willtalktoyou,installingalarge
system may just not be feasible
rightnow.
Solar systems consistofphotovoltaicmodules,an
inverter to convert the produced
DCelectricityintoAC,andsome
necessaryrackingandwiring.
Thesolarmoduleisapreybasic
device.Itdoesntcarewhether
itsitsnexttooneorone-hundred
thousandothermodules,itjust
relesslypumpsoutelectrons.
Theinverter,however,isdierent.Aninverterwillhaveapowermax
that it can accept so it requires you
todoyourbestintheinialdesign
togureoutwhatthenalsystem
will look like. This is OK when
someone knows what they want
andcanaordthatrightnow,but
the ability to add on to the system
in the future is hindered. Once
yougureouttheidealsizeofthesystembutrealizedyoucouldnot
aordit,youwouldhavetomake
a decision. Do you move forward
nowonacostlierperwasystem
andgureoutexpansionlateror
do you wait and save your pennies
forthewholeshebang?
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In Come the Microinverters
Mosteveryoneinthesolarindustryisfamiliarwithmicroinvertersaninverterthatdoes
theDC-to-ACconversionforeachmoduleratherthananenrestringofmodules.Therearemany
advantagestoanACmodulewithamicroinverter.Residenalinstallaonsarewheretheyoerthe
greatestbenets:greatersystemexibility,longerinverterlifespan,minimizedshadingissues,no
modulemis-matchingissues,reducedsafetyconcerns.Theonethingthatmicroinvertersallowforin
thisdiscussionofgengsolarontoeveryrooopisscalability.Whathasbeenmissingfromthestringinverterworld(andevenmostmicroinvertersoluons)istheabilitytoeasilyaddmoresolarmodules
whenyoucanaordthem.
Helios has unveiled a
revoluonaryproductthatis
capableofmakingthishappen.
TheSolSimpleModulewas
releasedintheFallof2012and
wehavebeenrunningtokeep
up with demand ever since.SolSimple is a PV module and
perfectly paired microinverter
integratedintothebackofthe
module.ItistheonlytrueAC
moduleavailableasdenedby
NECcode.Thereisoneproblem,
though.Weweresobusyselling
whole-house systems that we
havemissedthebiggestmarketof
allthosewhothinktheycannotaordsolar.
Scalable
Electricity
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Why is scalability so important? The real beauty of truly
scalable solar electricity is that it opens the door to a whole
newsetofpeople--peoplewholovetheideaofsolar,but
wouldliketostartsmallandgrowtheirsystemoverme.
It has always been possible to scale a solar system but at
considerablepainandexpense.Now,withoutdesign,
DC-related,orinverterhassleyoujustaddonwhenitis
convenient for you.
What makes this product so unique is its scalability.
No other solar product has such a low entry cost and
nothingouttherescalesuplikeSolSimple.Hereishowit
works:
1. MountSolsimplemodule(s)toroof,wallorgroundrack
2. RunHomeruncable
3. Clamp module end-connector onto Homerun cable
4. Tieintobreakerbox
5. Enjoycreangelectricity
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TherearealotofthingsthatmakeSolSimpledierentfromotherACmoduleproducts,but
fromascalabilitystandpointthereisonethingaboveallelse:SolSimpleulizesaconneconsystem
thatischeaper,moreexible,andrequiresvirtuallynodesigning.TheHomeruncableisasimple12
gaugestrandedthree-wirecablethatcostslessthan$2/foot.Othermicroinvertersrequireclunkytrunk
cablesthatareexpensive,requirewiredesignandhavemanyparts(potenalpointsoffailure).These
wiresystemsalsochangeovermemakingfutureexpansioncumbersome.WithourHomeruncable
thereisnosimpler,faster,moreeconomicalwiringsoluonintheworldofsolarelectricity.
Solar Appliance
SolSimpleisatrueACmodule,meaningitproducesACpowerwithnoexposedDCwiring
whatsoeverthesamepowerusedbythehouseitself.Theunitpumpsout120volts,perfectfora
residenalorsmallcommercialsystem.Havinganinverterthatproduces120VACallowsyoutobuild
240Vor208V3-phasesystemsaswell.NoDCknowledgeisneeded.Thatistakencareofforyou
understringentqualitycontrolsinanISO9001:2008-ceredfactory.Youalsoneverneedtoinstallan
inverteragain.Installingsolarisnowakintoinstallingotherhouseholdappliances.
The Final Analysis
Intheend,itcomesdowntothatsamequeson:Whatdoesitcost?Again,manyvariables
areinvolvedbutastartersystemcouldbeinstalledforaslileas$800byaprofessionalelectrician.
Expansioncaneasilyhappenwhentheend-userisready.Eachsubsequentmoduleisconsiderably
lessexpensivetoinstallthantherstonewas.Thecablehasbeenpaidforandinstalled,theground
linehasalreadybeenlaidandtheconneconto
theulityhasalreadyhappened.Adduptoten
modulesoneachHomeruncablewithnothingto
do but mount and connect.
The homeowner has just turned the
cornertowardsenergyindependence.Heisnow
aconsumerANDaproducer.Itwillnotbelong
beforesolarfeverhascaughthim.Oneofthe
greatestbenetsfromasolarelectricsystem
ofanysizeistheensuingbehavioralchanges.
Peopleactdierentlywhentheybecomeinmate
withtheirenergyuseandproducon.They
immediately become more aware of that balance
that comes every month by way of a bill. Thismay save the homeowner as much money in
thelongrunthesolarenergyitself(theycanpat
themselves on the back for all the money they are
savingbecauseofthoseCFLs).
Solarhasevolved.Itcannallygivea
goodanswertothequesonofasolarsystems
cost:Notmuch.
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Solarelectricinstallaonscomeinafew
dierentforms,andasaPVinstallerforseveral
years,Iusedmainlyroofmountsandxed-pole
mounts.Mybusinesswasdoingwell,andmy
customersweresasedwithourwork.Interest
inatrackingsystemwouldcomeupoccasionally,
butlivingintheNortheastwitharoughclimate
mostoftheyear,Ididnttrustthereliabilityofthe
tracker systems that were available in the past.
But one day I was asked for a quote from
a customer on a PV system to meet the electricity
needs of their home. I and another local installer
had come up with the same number. To our
surprise,wewereout-pricedbythedualaxis
AllSunTracker.Forthepowerproducon,easeof
installaon,andfunconality,therewasnoway
we could compete.
What was this tracker? How was it such
agooddealforbothinstallerandcustomer?I
wanted to know more and this was as easy as a
visittothemanufacturerofthesetrackersystems,
AllEarthRenewables.
It turned out they were interested in new
dealers and I was interested in their product. But
Ineededtoplaywiththenumbersrst:costper
watoinstallvs.astandardpolemount;design
A Dual-Axis
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me;installaonme;powerproducon.In
sum,Iwantedtoknowthecostperrstyear
kWhrsbecausethistrackerwasgoingtocosta
bitmorebutproducemorepowerthanaxed
mount.Wouldinstallingthisproductworkformy
business?Woulditbenetourcustomers?
Thenumbersprovedit:yes,wewouldall
benet.Myexperienceinstallingseveraltracker
systemsveriesthatthecostofatrackerisnearly
thesameasaxedpolemount.Theresnodesign
mebecausetheAllEarthengineersguredout
thesystemcompletely.Theinstallaonmeis
denitelylessthanxedpolemountsbecause
thewholesystemshipsasacompletepackage
directly to the job site. Very soon the customer is
producingpowerfromthesun.Lastly,electricity
generatedfromthetrackeris35-40%morethan
aroofmountoraxedpolemountbecausethe
arrayfollowsthesunthroughouttheday.
Furthermore,thereliabilityofthistracking
systemexceededmyexpectaons.Unlikeother
trackers,theAllSunmodelshavebeendesigned
tobeintelligentsystemswithGPSandwireless
technologythatrespondstoanyharshweather.
Inhighwinds,theylayatratherthanstandup
likeabigsail.Inheavysnowfall,theypand
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dump the snow load. The trackers also come
withamonitoringsystemthroughwhichtheir
performance is displayed online for the life of the
tracker.Itisthenmonitoredbythemanufacturer,
customer,andinstaller.
Mybusinesshasgrownby25%asadirect
resultofaddingthesetrackerstomydesign
opons.Customerswanttoreducetheirreliance
ontradionalmethodsofpowerproducon,but
they also want the best product they can have to
produce the most power possible. When they
learnaboutacost-eecvetracker,theygoforit.
Easy Installations
Fortheinstaller,oneofthebestthings
aboutacompletetrackerpackageistheme
savedgengajobdone.Fromprojectproposal
tojobcompleon,myplanningandinstallaonmeissignicantlyreduced.
Installaonmeisshortenedbecause
thetrackerinstallispredictable.Thoughthere
aretwomodels,theinstallaonprocessisthe
same.Asabusinessowner,thisisgreat.Ihave
moremetodevotetomoresystemsduringthe
esidential Energy
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construconseasonhereintheNortheast,andso
mybusinesshasgrown.
Myplanninganddesignmeisalso
reducedwhenIgowithatracker.Theres
lessplanningmebecausemyproposalsfor
customersareeasytowriteandexplain.And
thereisnodesignme.WhenIplanacustom
design,Ihavetosourceandpurchaseallof
theindividualpartsandpieces,checkingand
recheckingmyordersfrommulplesuppliers.
WithanAllSunTracker,IcallAllEarth,orderthe
modelIneed,andthenextdayitshipstomy
business.Overall,Isaveaboutsixhoursofdesign
andplanningmeperjob.ThatssixhoursIcan
addtosalesandinstallaonforanotherjob.
Anotherbenetofinstallingthisdual-axis
trackercomesfromtheperspecveofliability.
Asanindustry,PVengineersdevoteconsiderable
eorttoensuringaroofmountdoestheleast
amountofdamagetoahome.Andinmanycases,
roofmountsreallywontworkforthecustomer
because the roof is old and will need to be
replacedsoonor,evenmorecommon,isthefact
thatveryfewrooinesfacesouth.Withatracker,
theresnoroofwork.Andnoroofworkmeans
noscaolding,nopenetraons,noobstacleslike
dormersorskylightsbeingotheroofwitha
complete system to install makes a job easy and
producve.
The trackers simplify and streamline
solar:fromdesignandinstallaonrightthrough
toaworkingPVsystemwithagoodreturnon
investment that customers can rely on for years to
come.
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Platinum Tools (www.platinumtools.com), the leader in solutions for the preparation, installation and
hand termination of wire and cable, is proud to announce the CCS-6 Cable Cutter (part # 10514) is now
shipping. Designed for todays VDV (Voice, Data, Video) and security installers, the CCS-6 has an MSRPof $19.95.
The Platinum Tools CCS-6 is designed to cut copper cable with steel content without nicking,
degrading, or deforming the cutting blades, explained Lee Sachs, Platinum Tools, Inc. president and
general manager. Fully tested to 10,000 cuts on RG6 CCS, copper clad steel center conductor with no
degradation to the cutting blades, this compact cable cutter also easily cuts through copper and aluminum
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The Platinum Tools CCS-6 provides outstanding cutting performance on all types of solid copper
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Additional specs of the Platinum Tools CCS-6 Cable Cutter include:
Comfortable PVC handle grips
Forged from SCM 440 steel
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Lightweight: 7.22 oz (204.8 g)
Length: 6.3in (162 mm)
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For more information on Platinum Tools and its complete product line, please visit www.platinumtools.com,
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About Platinum Tools
Platinum Tools, founded in 1997, was created based upon
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efcient, timely, and high quality manner.
All of our products must absolutely satisfy three critical
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In an effort to increase encoder compatibility with Seimens controls, HEIDENHAIN
has developed the EIB 2391S interface box. Ideal for applications with SINAMICS drive
components, the EIB 2391S enhances the serial interface offering for many of HEIDENHAINsabsolute encoders. HEIDENHAINs interface electronics have been noted as the best in the
industry for safely transmitting and converting analog and digital encoder output signals.
The EIB 2391S makes it possible to convert a HEIDENHAIN encoders output signal
from EnDat 2.2 to DRIVE CLiQ. With IP 65 and its compact size, the EIB 2391S is suitable for
any industrial environment. HEIDENHAINs EIB 2391S 8-pin M12 connection allows the user
to pull the cable needed to connect to the interface electronics box through even the smallest
locations. Due to the benets of EnDat 2.2, the EIB 2391S is capable of transmitting diagnostic
information into a format recognized by the SINAMICS drive components. Increasing demand
for safer machine tool operation, HEIDENHAINs EIB 2391S was developed to be used in
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For more information, contact HEIDENHAIN PR Manager Kathleen Stoneski at
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HEIDENHAIN Now Offers an Encoder Interface
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HEIDENHAIN CORPORATION is the North American subsidiary of DR. JOHANNES HEIDENHAIN GmbH, a
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A new series of 3-in-1 leveling mountsfrom Advanced Antivibration Components(AAC) are designed to dampen shock andvibration, provide leveling, and offer positionmobility for packaging machinery applications.Identied as the V10Z44MCM... Series, theyincorporate a moveable mount in which therubber mount is incorporated with a rotatingball. They allow movement of machines andgive excellent vibration-free installations. Theisolator is made of oil-resistant rubber. Theball and handle are made of steel. The
maximum recommended load of the2 isolators in the series ranges from200 kgf to 600 kgf (441 lbf to 1323lbf). The diameter of the unit baseranges from 100 mm to 140 mm (3.9to 5.5). To operate: turn the spokedwheel clockwise to lift the rubbermount. The steel ball then allows freemovement. Turn the spoked wheelcounterclockwise to lift the steel ball.The rubber mount now supports themachine in place. They are featured at
the AAC eStore where you can orderonline, request a quote, downloadCAD models, check stock plus viewcatalog and technical pages.
Typical applications includetheir use under packaging machinery,large pumps, fans, motors,compressors, and other medium loadequipment. AAC stocks a wide rangeof antivibration and shock isolationproducts which include: stud & nut
type mounts, base plate fastenedmounts, wheels, leveling & footmounts, suspension mounts, spring,steel mesh & cable mounts, bumpers,shock absorbers & channel mounts,bushings & grommets, pads & tapes,and couplings. These productsare stocked in different materialsincluding: rubber, neoprene, urethane,Sorbothane, stainless steel meshand springs. Many are suitable for usein extreme environmental conditions.
Of special interest is a complete selection ofSilicone Gel oor mounts, pads, sheets, pluspaste-type thermal gel.
Additional technical specications are contained
in Catalog V110 or at www.vibrationmounts.com.
Advanced Antivibration Components (AAC), 2101
Jericho Turnpike, Box 5416, New Hyde Park, New York
11042-5416. Phone: 516-328-3662, Fax: 516-328-
3365 Web: http://vibrationmounts.com/NewProducts/
LevelingMounts2.htm
New Series of 3-In-1 LevelingMounts from AAC Are Designed for
Packaging Machinery Applications
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ndustry News
PetersenDean is making it easier to power
homes with the sun by launching four simple
and cost effective residential solar products
under the Power Saver Series brand.The Power
Saver Series enables consumers to purchase
rooftop solar power for their homes for as little
as $5,999. The systems can be installed in one
day allowing homeowners to begin reducing theirelectric bills immediately. http://www.powersav-
erseries.com
Siemons launches XGLO RazorCore assemblies
touting a significantly reduced cable outside
diameter (OD) for maximum space savings and
air flow. Available in OM3 and OM4 laser-opti-
mized multimode fiber and in singlemode fiber,
XGLO RazorCore Assemblies provide an efficient,
cost-effective alternative to individual field-termi-
nated components. http://www.siemon.com/go/razorcore
PDE Total Energy Solutions launches Smart
Microgrid Systems, saying buildings in the future
will produce as much energy as they are using
and will have the ability to also operate totally
independent of the grid. The system stores re-
newable energy and distributes it back into a grid
to be utilized in the future and can be integratedinto current electrical systems. The technology
incorporates renewable energy sources, bi-direc-
tional inverters, advanced battery technologies
and storage systems and advanced control
units. http://www.pdeinc.com/
ElectricTV.net, an Internet site featuring educa-
tional and informational videos on the future of
energy, specifically electrical energy, has been
featured on the U.S. Department of Energy (DoE)
website. ElectricTV's is dedicated to raising
public awareness of energy issues and emerging
technologies and has been recognized for theirrecent release of their 3-part series on LED light
info with a featured article on the on the Depart-
ment of Energys website. The piece is available
online from the energy.gov website.
ESCA and the Foundation for Private Employee
Ownership will hold their annual Leadership Sum-
mit on February 20-22 in Ft. Lauderdale. This
annual summit brings together top executives
from S corporation ESOP companies and senior
ESOP professionals from around the country.
In the breakout sessions, influential Members
of Congress and the Administration will discuss
political and policy agenda that could impact S
corporation ESOPs.http://www.esca.us
NexTraq, a leading GPS fleet tracking and fleet
management company, released a case study
detailing how it's client, Millersburg Electric, was
able to improve its fleet efficiency while improv-
ing customer relations with the NexTraq GPS
Fleet Tracking solution, allowing them to respond
faster and provide our customers with a more
accurate ETA. http://www.nextraq.com
Softgate Systems, a leading provider of retail bill
payment solutions, today announced that it has
achieved PCI Compliance Level 1 of PaymentCard Industry Data Security Standards (PCI-DSS)
, the most rigorous industry-recognized pay-
ment-card security standard available. Achieving
this level of PCI Compliance means clients and
partners can be confident that Softgate adheres
to rigorous security standards, which include
maintaining the proper security policies, pro-
cedures, and regulations to reduce credit card
theft and fraud. http://www.softgatesystems.
com
Creative Safety Supply is now offering SafetyTac
floor tape as their top seller when it comes to
marking floor tape. It is considered as #1 ratedfor all traffic situations including high forklift and
truck traffic. http://www.creativesafetysupply.
com/Aisle-Marking-Tape
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d Index
Company Pg. Website
Byte Brothers 8 www.bytebrothers.com
California Turbo 10 www.californiaturbo.com
Cementex 29 www.cementex.com
Dee Zee BC www.deezee.com
Dur-A-Lift, Inc. 25 www.dur-a-lift.com
Greaves 15 www.greaves-usa.com
Helios Solar Works 31 www.heliossolarworks.com
Hercules Industries 12 www.herculock.com
Hioki USA 3 www.hiokiusa.com
Jeffrey Machine 13 www.jeffreymachine.com
Krenz Vent 14 www.krenzvent.com
Lapp USA 7 www.lappusa.com
LEDtronics 5 www.ledtronics.com
MSA Safety 22-23 www.msasafety.com
Phase-A-Matic 21 www.phase-a-matic.com
Power One 1 www.power-one.com
Ram Mount 19 www.ram-mount.com
Rigid Life Lines IBC www.rigidlifelines.com
Shasta College 27 www.shastacollege.edu
Steelman Industries, Inc. 12 www.steelman.com
Tallman Equipment 11 www.tallmanequipment.com
Tork Worx IFC www.torkworx.com
ETA International recently released its fifth edi-
tion CSS study guide addressing issues relevant
to every industry, employer and employee. Topics
covered include: safety, ethics, respect, team-
work, communication, telephone and email tech-
niques, problem solving, interpersonal relations,
and sales and marketing, time management,
handling emotions and interpersonal relation-ships, resolving customer and coworker com-
plaints, company policies, and developing good
business leadership skills.http://www.eta-i.org/
fact_sheets/CSS%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf
Festo is introducing the new SMT-8M-A sol-
id-state cylinder switch for T-slot applications
on pneumatic drives. It is fully optimized, har-
monized, and tested for Festo pneumatic drive
packages, ensuring high reliability and fast
set up. Features include Protection class IP
65/68/69K, temperature sustainability from
-40oF to185oF, cable quality suitable for drag-chain and robotic applications, additional cable
clip for single-handed assembly and supple-
mental on-board LED for proper field commis-
sioning. https://www.festo.com/cms/en-us_
us/17470.htm
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