Pilkington Profilit Hurricane LT from Technical Glass Products is a heat-strengthened and filmed cast glass channel, designed for applications 30 feet or higher above ground level. The impact-resistant glass system provides protection against strong winds and windborne debris, according to the company. The system can be installed in horizontal and vertical applications, and is offered in dual-glazed for exterior applications.
Gamewell-FCI by Honeywell launched its VLC-400 Aspirating Detector, which is designed to sense and verify the slightest trace of smoke within hospitals or nursing homes, according to the company. The system connects directly to the fire alarm and emergency communications signaling circuit. Designed for small-sized to medium-sized areas, its air sampling technology provides an early smoke warning. With no additional modules or programming required, the VLC-400 features a dual-stage filter, which keeps internal optical surfaces clean.
Edgeco’s laundry hamper can hold and transport soiled linens, diapers, sheets, towels and gowns. It is ideal for use in hospitals and nursing homes with its hands-free, no-contact access design, which allows users to open the hamper with a foot pedal. The lid snaps shut when not in use, trapping odors inside. Full bag liners are removed through the hamper’s side door rather than at the top to reduce heavy lifting. Measuring 35 inches high, the hamper comes in many different colors, including, but not limited to, pink, blue, yellow, green, and orange.
PROMOTION — Lux and stylish, the Ascent II recliner puts a new twist on serious medical seating. The curved top-line of the seat back offers additional head room while the “wing-back” design adds style and customization options for designers. Standard features such as swing-away arms and a removable seat, aid in meeting infection control goals. Available in both Manual and Power recline, the Ascent II is optimal for patient rooms, oncology, infusion therapies, dialysis, pre/post op and other treatment needs.
PROMOTION — The DryCool Dehumidification System (DDS) is a modular product designed around the basic Munters desiccant dehumidification module consisting of the active desiccant wheel, a reactivation heat source, and supply and reactivation fans. It features double-wall construction, enclosed insulation, easily removable panels, component flexibility and an FRP pultrusion frame, which ensures no thermal bridging by providing a true “no through metal” design. Pre-engineered energy recovery, cooling, heating and filtration modules can be added to satisfy most custom designs.
The NoraPlan Sentica floor coverings from Nora systems are designed for various health care applications. Featuring subtle tone-on-tone design, the flooring systems come in a 38 different colors, 32 of which are standard and six are accented finishes. These covers also work well with Nora’s environcare system, ideal for renovations. The noraplan sentica system is GreenGuard Indoor Air Quality Certified for Children and Schools, according to the company. The floor coverings are available in 2 millimeter and 3 millimeter rolls and tiles.
Sefar Architecture releases Vision, a metal-coated precision fabric interlayer, typically laminated within glass or other transparent materials to create aesthetic design possibilities in exterior glass facades. Ideal for windows and interior and decorative glass partition wall systems, it delivers light refraction and adds unique dimension without impeding views from the building interior, according to the company.
The MDT5N25 machine from Scotsman is a touch-free, air-cooled nugget ice maker and dispenser, commonly used in health care facilities. The machine can weigh up to 532 pounds. Producing soft and chewable ice within 24 hours, it can also store up to 26 pounds of ice at a time, according to the company. Its 25 percent noise reduction makes the nugget ice machine ideal for quiet hallways.
Flow-Rite Controls launches its line of quick-connect couplers for use in industrial, chemical, and medical/life science applications. Made of high-grade UV resistant polypropylene, non-swell Viton O-rings and stainless steel springs, the couplers are capable of gamma sterilization and provide aversion to corrosion and acidic degradation, according to the company. Its design permits high flow, with its pressure range of up to 100 psi and temperature of up to 160 degrees. Each coupler features an ergonomic push-in button for hassle free adjustments and disassembly, according to the company.
Meese Orbitron Dunne Co. (MOD) offers its ergonomic laundry carts, trucks and baskets in a choice of spring loading mechanisms. Determined based on the type, weight and volume of linens to be handled, whether the linens are loose or bagged, soiled or clean, the frequency of worker contact, security issues and other factors, the ergonomic spring loading mechanisms are available either hidden underneath the platform or with the platform suspended from springs set around the perimeter of the rim
