Modular Carpet
Drain System
NDS Inc. expanded its drainage product line with the Dura Slope trench drain system. An alternative to concrete products, the system is engineered to intercept and collect surface water runoff and is compatible with 3-, 4-, 6- and 8-inch pipes. It consists of an in-line catch basin, 24 presloped channels and nine neutral channel sections.
Sloped channel sections enable the system to extend to 96 feet and neutral channels can be added on for increased lengths of up to 266 feet.
Translucent Building Systems
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.
Cable System
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.
Laundry Cart
The new 101P bulk linen cart from Meese Orbitron Dunne Co., is rotationally molded of polyethylene in a single piece to eliminate welds, fasteners and other components that can wear and weaken during operation. It can pack loads up to 800 pounds and comes standard with a powder-coated, full-perimeter steel base and industrial strength casters.
It features a hinged shelving system that allows one person to convert its two plastic shelves from its horizontal clean linen delivery position to its vertical soiled linen return position without removing the shelves.
Ice/Beverage Dispenser
Hoshizaki America introduces the Serenity Series Cuber Ice Machine, KMS-1230MLH, which produces up to 1,126 pounds of ice every 24 hours. It utilizes a remote condenser and compressor with a stainless steel evaporator that allows for individual crescent-shaped cubes to be formed on both sides of the evaporator.
An alert system sounds an audible warning when the machine needs service, and a removable water tank allows easy access to the beverage/ice dispenser and storage bin area when cleaning or removing parts.
Door Handle Cleaner
The HYSO sensor-operated door handle dispenser from Sloan Valve Company automatically releases a burst of cleaner on a door handle on a preset basis. The battery-powered dispenser is made for handles on public restroom exits and stalls, doorknobs and handles in patient rooms, medical centers, food service establishments and more.
The dispenser uses the HYSO Aerosol Refill, and an LED indicates when a refill is needed. It mounts inches above the target surface and only releases cleaner when it senses that a user is out of range.