February 5, 2008

Translucent Building Systems

1 mins

Kalwall Corporation manufactures the Kalwall Translucent Wall, Roof and Window System, a translucent fenestration whose primary element is a structural composite sandwich panel formed by bonding formulate fiberglass-reinforced translucent faces to a grid core constructed of interlocked, structural aluminum/composite, thermally broken I beams.


The systems are insulating, diffuse-light transmitting and meet Approval Standard 4881 requirements for wind-load rating, windborne-debris resistance and hail-resistance ratings.

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Cable System

1 mins

Crest Healthcare Company’s CableSaver is an adapter and cable system that utilizes a 36-contact and protects wall stations and bed communication cables Centronix connector. When pulled, it breaks away at the adapter, which protects the cable and wall station from damage.


The product features dual connectors on the adaptor to provide cross-compatibility with 37-pin cables, allowing facilities to phase in the new product over time. It is available for most brands of healthcare beds and comes with an insertion guide to ensure the cable is plugged in correctly.

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