Shealy Electrical and EDI - The Circuit - 2nd Quarter

SPRING & SUMMER 2013

this issue construction | industrial | automation | clean energy | utility | national accounts | international

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LED LIGHTING FACTS 10

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PRODUCTS WE LOVE 30

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thinking INSIDE the box

Shealy and EDI debut another set of job site solutions

EXPANDING wire capabilities Making your job faster and easier

professional distribution for the electrical industry

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featured 1 0 LED Lighting - Know The Facts

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1 2 Job Site Solutions - Work Cells 1 4 Wind Turbine Technology 1 8 PowerLink Lighting Control 1 9 Q&A - Commodity Department 20 Advanced HPS Technology 26 Wire Capabilities - Saving you $

20 in every issue

From the President

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The Safety Zone

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Products We Love

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CHARLESTON

10009 Highway 78 Ladson, SC 29456

from the president

(843) 879-0232

CHARLESTON DOWNTOWN 36 Romney Street Charleston, SC 29413 (843) 853-7044

I’m proud of the electrical industry.....

CLINTON

he opportunity to participate in charitable giving; through the provision of time, talent or funding; is truly a blessing. At Shealy Electrical & EDI we feel fortunate to be part of an electrical industry where commitment to giving is part of the culture. We witness our customers, manufacturers, and competitors exemplify a dedication to social sustainability; placing the utmost importance on the needs of those in the communities in which they serve. A collaborative effort of the above has resulted in providing for the needs of many people, in many communities, across our great nation.

(910) 592-5776

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ver the years; Shealy and EDI have followed the industry’s commitment of “giving back” to our communities.

Our objective is that we do our part to make a positive difference for families or individuals in need of a hand up.

In 2012, community outreach involvement with non-profit and civic organizations was formalized at Shealy through the creation of our charitable arm “Plugged In” (visit our website at www.shealyelectrical.com to learn more). The focus of our giving initiative is defined in the following mission statement:

211 Southeast Boulevard Clinton, NC 28328

COLUMBIA & CORPORATE

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e have concentrated

(803) 252-5668

DUNN

our efforts in line with

509 North Fayetteville Avenue Dunn, NC 28334

organizations that

(910) 892-0132

place emphasis on the

FLORENCE

provision of basic needs

906 West Darlington Street Florence, SC 29501

such as shelter, food, clothing, health and

(843) 656-0088

education. Below are a few recent examples

GREENVILLE

where we were able to offer a helping hand:

422 Fairforest Way Greenville, SC 29607 (864) 242-6880

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Construction of a Habitat for Humanity home for a deserving family in South Carolina.

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Ongoing support of Oliver Gospel Mission, an organization that provides food, clothing and shelter to the homeless population.

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Donations from our associates in a successful holiday “Toys for Tots” and clothing drive.

We feel it’s an honor and a responsibility to look for opportunities to provide for demonstrated community needs. So, thank you to our associates who have helped make our giving initiative a success. Thank you to our manufacturers and customers who have

GREENWOOD

2602 Highway 72 / 221 East Greenwood, SC 29648 (864) 223-4210

NORTH AUGUSTA

120 Merovan Drive North Augusta, SC 29860 (803) 278-1504

SUMTER

1340 South Guignard Drive Sumter, SC 29150 (803) 934-8350

CHARLOTTE

1515 South Clarkson Street Charlotte, NC 28235 (704) 372-3040

CONCORD

281 Executive Park Drive NE Concord, NC 28025

led by example and made charitable giving

(704) 782-7006

an integral part of corporate citizenship. The

DENVER

only way to make our communities better is to

“Shealy Electrical Wholesalers and EDI are committed to improving the quality of life in the communities where we live and work by supporting organizations that address vital community needs and issues.”

120 Saxe Gotha Road West Columbia, SC 29172

6277 Denver Industrial Park Road Denver, NC 28037

become more involved and what a better way

(704) 809-1260

than giving of our time and talents.

GASTONIA

1280 Industrial Avenue Gastonia, NC 28054 (704) 864-8721

KERNERSVILLE

David White

1337 Angel Road Kernersville, NC 27284

President, Shealy Electrical Wholesalers, Inc.

(336) 992-2329

MONROE

2317 Stafford Street Monroe, NC 28110 (704) 225-8988

MOORESVILLE

192 Talbert Pointe Boulevard Mooresville, NC 28117 (704) 799-3444

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Your Hazard Communication Journey Starts Here Companies that handle hazardous chemicals want to know exactly what GHS is and how it will affect the way that they do business.

For good reason: OSHA’s updated Hazard Communication regulation means different requirements around chemical labeling and mandatory employee training.

With major changes underway, you want to turn to one source to guide you along your Hazard Communication journey. Brady has the information you need, as well as a plethora of products and valuable services to help you transition to the new system and stay compliant.

What is GHS?

GHS = Globally Harmonized System of Classification & Labeling of Chemicals GHS is a system that’s been created by the United Nations for standardizing the classification and labeling of chemicals throughout the world. In the United States, OSHA is enforcing GHS by adopting it into its Hazard Communication Standard by: •

Defining environmental, physical, and health hazards from chemicals Communicating these hazards and protective measures on labels and safety data sheets

Use the following checklist to get GHS compliant

Under the GHS format, labels will include signal words, pictograms, and hazard and precautionary statements.

Chemical manufacturers, importers, distributors, and employers have until 2016 to fully comply with OSHA’s updated Hazard Communication regulation (29 CFR 19.10.1200).

Why does GHS matter?

• December 1, 2013: All

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Chemical import/export means big business Globally, the production and use of chemicals is a more than $1.7 trillion per year enterprise ($400 billion in the U.S. alone). With such an impact on the world economy, it’s critical that the import and export of chemicals be made as safe and efficient as possible. The GHS standard globally helps keep workers safe and informed of chemical hazards.

How does the GHS standard impact you?

New labels & safety data sheets required

Per OSHA’s updated Hazard Communication regulation, chemical manufacturers and importers must evaluate chemical hazards and make sure they are communicated properly. Employees must be educated so they understand the hazards and new labeling requirements.

Under the GHS standard, all Safety Data Sheets (SDS) have been updated to a new 16-section format.

employees must be trained on label requirements and safety data sheet format

• June 1, 2015: Chemical

manufacturers must comply with all final rule provisions

• December 1, 2015:

Chemical distributors must ship containers using GHScompliant labels

• June 1, 2016: Workplace employers must update labeling and HAzCom programs as needed; and provide training for newly identified hazards

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Six elements of the new GHS label format • Signal Word

Indicates relative level of hazard. “Danger” is used for the most severe instances, while “Warning” is less severe

• Symbols - Hazard Pictograms

Convey health, physical and environmental hazard information with red diamond pictograms. May use a combination of one to five symbols

• Manufacturer Information

Company name, address and telephone number

• Precautionary Statements

Phrases associated with each hazard statement, that describe general preventative, response, storage, or disposal precautions

• Hazard Statements

Phrases that describe the nature of hazardous products and oftentimes the degree of hazard

• Product Name or Identifiers

GHS pictogram symbols and hazard classes The new GHS symbols, also known as hazard pictograms, will be used to identify hazardous products

and are commonly grouped by chemical/physical risk, health risk and environmental risk. Make sure your workplace is prepared for the new hazard communication requirements and training. For more information on GHS, contact your Shealy or EDI sales person today.

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ARC FLASH SAFETY COMPLIANCE EASY TO ACHIEVE | HIGHLY EFFECTIVE | ECONOMICAL Are you using barriers or barricades around areas where electricians are performing live maintenance of electrical equipment? If not, you could be putting employees at risk in the event of an Arc-Flash.

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ith Safe-T-Arms barricades, arc flash safety compliance can be easy-to-achieve, highly effective, and economical. This product enables employers to establish a highly visible boundary warning of arc flash hazard areas, and instruct unqualified and/or unprotected persons to remain at a safe distance. The end result is consistent, predictable compliance, which is the key to any workplace safety program.

Each electrical system is different and requires competent flash hazard analysis in accordance with NFPA70E. That’s why Safe-T-Arms barricades come in 3 different styles:

Universal Magnetic Mount

Developed to offer a quick and hassle free solution to visible barriers. When aligned with the edge or front of the enclosure, the technician is assured that they are well within the suggested legal boundaries.

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Made of non-conductive material Unbreakable material that makes it ideal for harsh conditions

Permanent

For enclosures that are available frequently. Ensures that there is always a barrier accessible. When not in use, the arms can be left in an upright position. As the technician needs a barrier, they simply pull out on the arms and they will fold down to a perpendicular position and lock back in place.

Free Standing

For applications that deal with voltage greater than 600VAC. When the desired distance is determined these units can be placed accordingly. This collapsible aluminum stand folds out and is selfsupporting. The arms simply snap into precisely milled groves that hold them securely in place. All units come standard with a 10’ piece of safety chain and two ends.

All Safe-T-Arms barricades are made within NFPA standards, which cover a broad range of electrical safety issues, including safety-oriented workplaces, proper installation procedures, electrical system maintenance practices, and special equipment requirements. For more information on these important subjects, and to see how Safe-T-Arms barricades can become an integral part of your workplace safety program, contact your Shealy or EDI sales person today.

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KN W THE FACTS

Bill Lawler - National Account Lighting Consultant

Just Imagine - It’s 01/01/2030 Just a few minutes ago, the ball dropped at Times Square marking the beginning of the New Year. It’s been 22 years now since the ball first got its shiny new LEDs. Back then LEDs were a budding new technology taking the lighting world by storm. Now these tiny little inventions light almost everything we do. They are bright, ultra efficient and last for years.

Just one fixture with these electronic wonders can light up a whole room. It has been over a decade since the U.S. has had to build a new power plant and we have more than enough power. In fact, over the last 20 years, power demand for lighting has dropped over 46% and carbon emissions are at alltime lows.

I guess all those things the U.S. Green Building Council and Sierra Club preached all these years really were true.

Jump back to today ...

Think about how far we can go in 17 short years. The Department of Energy has reported that installed lumen-hours for LED general lighting should shoot from 1% in 2012 to 76% in 2030 within commercial buildings.

In our homes, they see a move from 1% to 62% in the same time frame.

That means over the next couple of decades, we need to sell and install enough LED fixtures to replace almost

70% of the current installed lumenhours in the US. So how do we get from here to there? Knowing what to look for in quality LED fixtures and lamps is a critical first step. Using quality fixtures will help keep end users interested and confident in the technology. The major lighting manufactures are a great place to start. Companies like Acuity, Hubbell, Juno, GE Lighting, Sylvania, Cooper and Philips have been making light fixtures and lamps for years and know

what it takes to make a great product.

Another manufacturer to watch is a relative newcomer to lighting, but an expert at LED - that is Cree Lighting.

Some others like RAB and TCP are making top notch LED products as well.

With any LED fixture or lamp, look for the Lighting Facts label. This will show you how bright the fixture is, how much power it uses, what color temperature it is and what the color rendering is. Above is a sample label with a breakdown of how to read it. There are other reports such as

LM-80,LM-70 and CALiPER reports available as well with more detailed data from independent labs.

Next, look at the fixture itself. Is it quality construction? Are there gaps in the metal? When lit, is the light consistent in pattern and color or are there hot spots? Does it have a UL or ETL label? Remember when looking at LED light, that it is a different kind of light than incandescent or fluorescent.

The light is directed at the spot where light is needed, it does not glow and spill light throughout an area like the older omnidirectional light sources. So when you evaluate the light, look at the areas that need to be lit and see if they look the way you want them to look.

At the end of the day ...

Treat LED shopping like you would when shopping for any other electronics. Brand does matter and the cheapest is probably not the best, but it might work in the right application. We constantly evaluate and test LED fixtures and lamps at EDI and we will continue to do our best to provide you with the highest quality products. If you need help finding the right LED solution for your next project, we are just a phone call away!

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Complete Solutions.

Complete Service.

“This is the first time that we have worked with Shealy on a project. It made my job easier and it has been a great experience!”

On the job with

Feyen Zylstra

courtesy of Greg Klein - Logistics

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sometimes,

thinking inside the box

can be a good thing

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ommercial construction projects are starting to pick up again, but life as a contractor still isn’t as rosy as it used to be. Competition is stiff and bids are still tight. Contractors everywhere are looking for an edge.

“How can we become more competitive?” “How can we win more big projects?” The unspoken question behind all of that is: “How can we employ labor saving products and technologies to help us be more profitable?”

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aterial handling takes up approximately 40% of a field worker’s time on the job. It is recognized to be the single most common cause of unproductive time on a job. Shealy Electrical and EDI want to get our customers the right material, in the right quantities, at the right place, at the right time. Our goal is to keep the installers installing. We use our expertise to facilitate the installation of our customer’s material so that they don’t spend their time waiting and searching for it. We keep you up and running.

At a current Bridgestone project in South Carolina, we met with Greg Klein - Logistics for electrical contractor Feyen Zylstra (FZ). This is FZ’s first project in the area of the country and Shealy Electrical is honored to offer them job site solutions on such a high profile project.

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eyen Zylstra has used Work Cell Boxes on past projects, but not in the Shealy way. On past jobs, the boxes were set up at the beginning of the job with standard products. A lot of the material wasn’t used and ended up being wasted inventory. Shealy is different. We work with our customers to set up our Work Cell Boxes with the most efficient

layout and with material that is project specific. Anything and everything in the Work Cell Box is sure to be used.

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ary Breland (Account Manager in North Augusta) works closely with Greg to determine the right products for the job. After looking at the job take-offs, they determined that FZ would need 8 Work Cell Boxes for the Bridgestone project. “It is crucial to get the material as close to the work areas as possible,” says Greg.

“You want to minimize trips from the working area to the material storage facilities. We could lose up to 2 man hours if one of our installers had to walk from one end of the site to another! Now, our guys are working within a 300 ft. radius of where their material is.”

Gary set up each box with the minimum and maximum of what the workers would use on a regular basis.

“Each Work Cell Box cannot be set up with the entire bill of material,” says Gary. “It is crucial to correctly estimate the anticipated usage and adjust the inventory as the project progresses.”

Gary’s expertise in inventory and maintenance help make FZ even more efficient when it comes to mate-

rial handling. Management doesn’t have to worry about making sure they have every fitting, strap, nut, and bolt that they need. Gary keeps the entire inventory organized and limits the clutter that occurs when a variety of hands are on the products each day.

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s an added benefit, Gary is at the job site on a regular basis, communicating with the foremen - discussing material usage and needs. This constant communication allows Shealy to make adjustments quickly as the project moves forward.

On a productivity and financial basis, Greg calculated that the Shealy Work Cell Boxes save them about an hour per day per installer. FZ has 50 installers on the project at a time working 50 hour work weeks. “That saves us one guy’s weekly pay per day!” Greg exclaimed.

Start thinking inside the box.

For more information on how you can employ labor saving products and technologies that will help you be more profitable, contact Barclay Ryan at bryan@shealyelectrical.com.

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XT9000 SYSTEM Advanced Energy Efficiency Technology

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Energy Technologies has created a patented wind turbine technology that is energy-efficient, and costcompetitive in the natural wind market sector. The turbine is six feet in diameter, and uses ceramic bearings rather than gears at its center hub, with permanent magnets attached to its wheel perimeter.

As the wheel spins, the magnets pass through a patented track of copper stators which are embedded in glass-filled nylon and housed within an aerodynamic shroud. Twenty blades attached to the wheel are designed to make the turbine respond to wind speeds as low as two miles per hour.

The turbine generates approximately 1,500 watts at a constant wind speed of 31 miles per hour.

XEnergy has developed a unique application for its wind turbine, named the XT9000 System, for recovering energy from waste air streams of evaporator/chiller systems.

In a commercial evaporator unit, water is cooled by evaporation into a high-flowing air stream. The air stream is pulled through vertical layers of corrugated plastic which are made wet by the flow of pumped water. This water then collects in the bottom pump of the evaporator, and from there is continuously recycled. A large fan is typically located at the top of the evaporator and is driven by a high-horsepower motor to generate the air flow. The evaporator can cool the recycled water by approximately ten degrees Fahrenheit. This cooled water can then be used to cool a facility directly through a blow fan, or indirectly through a chiller unit

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Wind turbine technology offers advanced energy generation and conservation from cooling towers.

in combination with a blow fan.

Chillers consume large amounts of electricity in order to cool water, and the use of evaporatorcooled water to feed the chiller greatly reduces that electricity consumption When the XT9000 System is installed on top of a commercial evaporator, 700 to 1,000 watts of power can be recovered directly from the exhaust air as the turbine spins and generates energy.

The XT9000 System reduces the fan motor power consumption of the evaporator by 20% to 30%, as a result of decreased air flow within the evaporator.

Because of the large capacity of commercial evaporators, the resulting exit water temperature increase is only approximately 0.5 degrees Fahrenheit.

Evaporator performance depends on ambient temperature, humidity, site elevation and the overall efficiency of the evaporator. The performance of the

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evaporator, as well as the chiller, is typically adjusted by the user depending on the size of the facility, the changing occupancy and the energy conservation budget. This is achieved by adjusting the output water temperature of the evaporator and/or the chiller.

In a manual operation situation,

the small increase in the exit water temperature due to the use of the XT9000 System simply passes through to the facility blow fans.

In an automatically controlled evaporator/chiller system, the small increase in the exit water temperature needs to be added to the output water temperature set points to ensure that it passes through to the facility as an energy conservation measure.

As an example of the application of the XT9000 System, when installed on an 11-foot, 25-horsepower motor commercial evaporator the wind turbine produced 0.8 kW. The reduction in fan motor power consumption was measured to be 6.0 kW with an associated 0.3 to 0.5 degrees Fahrenheit rise in the exit water temperature. The combined energy generation and conservation yields a return of investment (ROI) lower than five years at a 50% duty cycle and a price of electricity of $0.10 per kWh. Initial calculations indicate that the application of the XT9000 System would result in these substantial energy savings, with a simple rate of return of approximately five years, depending on the evaporator fan diameter and the fan motor horsepower.

Additional factors resulting from an XT9000 System application such as prolonged fan motor life, potential reduced evaporator water loss, and reduction of carbon emissions, would result in further cost savings.

For more information on how wind technology can work for your business, contact Jim Woods at jwoods@ shealyelectrical.com.

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SMART VISION SENSORS

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ith a fast frame rate of 60 fps (60 images per second), Ethernet communication , a teach button, 640 x 480 pixel resolution and a total of 9 inspection tools, Datasensor SVS sensors are the best value for feature-packed smart vision sensors on the market.

Inspection tools available include: • • • • • • • •

Pattern match Positioning verification Edge count Contrast comparison Contour match Width comparison Brightness check Character verification

An easy-to-use solution for all vision control applications

These sensors provide a low-cost solution to machine vision and accurate, reliable and unparalleled inspection.

Ultra-compact, powerful and easy-to-use, these smart vision sensors work for a variety of applications: •

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Packaging uses vision sensors for everything from inspecting tamperevident safety seals to checking bottle caps and labels.

Automotive is also one of the main industries using vision sensors for assembly verification, inspection, and identification.

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Pharmaceutical | Medical utilize vision sensors for inspection and verification components, as well as date and lot code checking.

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Semiconductor Industries use vision sensors for water inspection or identification.

SIL SERIES has been developed to offer a complete range of industrial lighting solutions for machine vision, or harsh environment industrial lighting applications.

The illuminators of the SIL series are fully integrated devices: optics, electronics and LED driver unit are built

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A quick solution for packaging lines, food and beverage industries, automotive and electronics plants, the SVS series combines sophisticated technology with an extremely simple configuration. Unlike other brands, SVS vision sensors don’t require hours of training to use.

inside the same housing, thus easing the device installation.

Many different SIL models are available according to the format, the LEDs, and the emission angle. Easy electrical connections are ensured thanks to standard M8 4 pole male connectors, continuous lighting, or logical input easyselectable strobe operation.

The SIL illuminators are particularly suitable for machine vision applications, barcode and data matrix readers and microscope lightening.

DATAVS1 SERIES is the easiest solution for machine vision applications. DATAVS1 relies on the concept of a completely embedded vision sensor. The setup is very quick and intuitive thanks to the VSC unit and the external configurator with 3.5” color display and pushbuttons. No PC is

needed for the configuration.

The image processing is completely carried out inside the sensor, which is able to work in standalone mode after the setup. The VSC unit can provide a real time monitoring of the images, but it is not required during the functioning of the sensor and so it can be disconnected and used to setup multiple sensors. DATAVS1 allows a single control on each image, but offers different kinds of tools to solve several tasks: product orientation on conveyor belts, presence/ absence on assembly lines, and overprinting controls on packaging machines.

DATAVS2 SERIES of vision sensors presents all the characteristics able to solve artificial machine vision problems in a flexible and intuitive manner. The setup of the DATAVS2 is carried out on

a PC using Ethernet connection, ensuring a high level of flexibility.

A Graphic User Interface based on a Wizard system leads the user step-by-step in the creation of the inspection. Different models according to different software tools are available: • • •

Object Recognition 360 pattern matching Barcode/Datamatrix/OCV

The sensor can store up to 20 different inspections that can be selected using digital pulses or via Ethernet. The sensor is able to carry-out different controls on the same object, thus reducing installation time and costs compared to using more devices in the same application.

To find out how Smart Vision Sensors can work for your business, contact Terry Hudson at thudson@ shealyelectrical.com

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Exceed energy reduction goals.

Monitor and verify energy savings.

Reduce energy cost and consumption Lighting is one of the largest culprits of energy waste in buildings. And it takes more than just energy efficient lighting to significantly reduce your energy costs. Powerlink lighting control systems reduce energy costs as much as 30 percent by automatically turning off lighting during unoccupied periods. Retrofit is easy with Powerlink lighting control systems, with payback periods often less than two years. Compared with other energy savings technologies, a Powerlink control system can provide both a lower initial capital outlay and greater energy savings.

Powerlink lighting control systems can also deliver savings by serving as a key component of a building’s demand response system, which saves money by reducing lighting levels during peak demand periods.

No additional installation cost Powerlink lighting control systems are housed in a standard lighting panelboard. There are no extra boxes to mount, relays to wire, or complex panel schedules to decipher. Each Powerlink panel comes from the factory fully assembled and tested. Installing a Powerlink lighting panel takes no more time than mounting a standard lighting panelboard.

Design operation and maintenance simplicity Powerlink lighting control systems simplify a designer’s life by eliminating the need to create special lighting schedules or to negotiate with the architect over limited space constraints.

Powerlink lighting control systems also reduce installation time over other technologies by eliminating extra cabinets and wiring. Facility and maintenance personnel will also enjoy the ability to quickly change schedules and operation from a central workstation.

Up to eight panels can be controlled from a single controller.

Monitor and verify your energy performance You expect an energy management system to perform. With Powerlink MVP, that performance goes to a totally new level. These panels not only provide savings by controlling lights, but also provide a total infrastructure for measuring and verifying the performance of all your lighting and plug load energy conservation measures.

The Powerlink MVP lighting control system incorporates the same great features found in the Powerlink G3 3000 level system, in addition to integral branch circuit and main metering. Integral metering is accomplished using the PowerLogic branch circuit power meter (BCPM), which is a highly accurate, full-featured, multi-branch circuit power meter that provides unrivalled low-current monitoring.

• Monitor by circuit, zone, space, or complete lighting system • Review data through existing building management software, or specialized MVP software to isolate areas of energy waste and improve efficiency • Implement energy saving methods to reduce energy costs • Achieve greater savings month-over-month and year-over-year, while accomplishing your energy management goals.

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LUMALUX

HIGH PRESSURE SODIUM LAMPS The Most Advanced HPS Technology Available

High Pressure Sodium Lamps are one of the most efficient HID light sources available.

The SYLVANIA LUMALUX family of clear and coated high pressure sodium lamps is ideally suited for street and area lighting applications where high efficiency and long life are desired but color rendering is not critical.

Such applications include: • Security lighting • Parking Lots • Garages • Building facades • Walkways • Municipal thoroughfares Most Efficient Light Source SYLVANIA LUMALUX high pressure sodium (HPS) lamps offer a higher efficacy than most other light sources, providing up to 130 lumens per watt.

Up to 40,000-hour Life Long life is another characteristic of LUMALUX lamps. LUMALUX PLUS/ ECO lamps and LUMALUX STANDBY lamps exceed the life of standard HPS lamps by 25 percent and 67 percent respectively.

Decisive End-of-Life Feature LUMALUX PLUS/ECO lamps have a unique positive shutdown feature that eliminates the end-of-life cycling problems common with standard HPS lamps.

Lamp and Ballast Systems LUMALUX lamps may be combined with SYLVANIA HID ballasts to form a complete system.

Lower Energy Costs Because of their high efficacy, LUMALUX lamps let you light streets, parking lots, warehouses and similar non-color-critical applications at the lowest possible cost.

Reduced Maintenance The extended life of LUMALUX lamps means fewer maintenance calls and lower operating expenses.

Positive ID of Failed Lamps LUMALUX PLUS/ECO lamps put an end to end-of-life cycling by letting you know without a doubt when a lamp has failed, eliminating expensive “false alarm” maintenance calls.

Simplified Lamp Disposal With three TCLP-passing versions, spent LUMALUX/ECO lamps can be easier and less costly to dispose of than standard HPS lamps from other manufacturers.

Peace of Mind By combining LUMALUX lamps and SYLVANIA HID ballasts as a system, the installation is covered by a comprehensive system warranty.

ECOLOGIC Lamps All SYLVANIA LUMALUX/ECO lamps are part of the ECOLOGIC family, which means that they have been designed with the environment in mind. They are energy efficient, so they can help preserve natural resources by consuming less power and thereby cutting down on greenhouse gas emissions from utilities. And since they pass the Federal TCLP test, LUMALUX/ECO lamps can be classified as nonhazardous waste in most states.

For More Information on how the LUMALUX family of lamps can work for you, contact Todd Ferrell at tferrell@ shealyelectrical.com.

Q>A Danny Culicerto, VP of Commodities, gives us the inside scoop on how the Commodities Department works.

Q>an example of a Can you give us

memorable project?

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A large building project that we worked on with a Charlotte based electrical contractor was the quickest turn around job I’ve seen in 27 years.

From buying and staging, to storage and invoicing, our team of people provided complete solutions to the challenges we were facing. The project

had many unique technical requirements which could not have been achieved without the dedicated efforts of several key vendors, including Southwire and T&B. Our warehouse team, wire handling team, commodities team, and account managers knew that flawless communication was crucial to the execution of such a large project. The communication was great! Let me tell you, that was exciting!! Feedback from

the customer was an “A+”, they not only met their deadlines, but exceeded them.

Q>see in commodities in

What changes do you

the future?

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Southwire’s Simpull Solution began the trend in providing complete wire pulling solutions to electrical contractors. You will continue to see new labor saving and

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innovative products arriving on the scene. The Shealy-EDI commodities team will have a major role in introducing these products to our customers. As our industry evolves and the way a project is managed continues to change, our team will became more specialized to handle your project needs.

Q>top commodity Who are the

manufacturers that bring new products to the market?

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Southwire continues to be a leader in new product development. However, Arlington, Allied Tube, T&B, Leviton, Wheatland, 3M and Caddy are also very strong.

Q>“Job Site Solutions.”

Tell me alittle bit about

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It’s all about logistics.

Where is the job? When does it need to be complete?

How accessible is the jobsite?

What are the restrictions? What products? We can customize whatever the contractor needs.

Through our discussions, we develop solutions. Give me your heartburns, give me your heartaches, talk to me and tell me where you’ve had issues in the past. Let us come up with a complete solution that saves you time and money.

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What makes you the “go-to guy?”

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Everybody CAN do it, BUT they don’t. We have learned the basics and we do them well. The bottom line, we do what we say we are going to do. We instill confidence in our customers by having the products they need, having limited backorders, giving them the pricing agreed upon, and invoicing for exactly what was purchased. On top of that, we offer service after the sale. It is not rocket science!!

For more information on our commodities team and how they can benefit you and your business, contact Danny at dculicerto@edi-nc.com

Built inwithAmerica

American Pride.

At 3M, American craftsmanship still means something that is genuine, reliable, innovative and impeccably made. The same is true for our customers, who rely on premium quality products by 3M to do their best. They know that, given the right tools, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nothing Americans canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do.

For more information on 3M products manufactured in the USA, please contact your local sales agent at 800-245-3573 or visit www.3M.com/electrical.

Authorized Distributors of 3M Electrical Markets Division Products

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COMMODITIESteam meet the

MATT CARPER Specialist

JOHN MINECK Quotations

Matt knows how commodities work. For over 12 years, Matt has been mastering fluctuation in pricing, customer needs, and the strategic side of positioning to write business. When he isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t working on all of those things, he is out and about visiting customers and conducting joint sales calls with key vendors.

John is the master analyst of the commodities group.

He supplies target customers with usage reports that allow him to offer the most accurate and competitive quotes.

DANNY SCHULER Manager

BILLIE CARRINGER Administrative

Danny understands our markets and the strategies that drive commodities. He keeps up with our manufacturer relationships and makes sure that we remain competitive with all of the lines that we represent.

Billie keeps the team up-to-date with commodities reports, customer buy sheets and order entry. She makes sure that all of our systems are in place.

DANNY CULICERTO VP of Commodities

Danny has been making sure that all of the plates are spinning for 27 years now. Are we competitive? Where is the market at? Where is the market headed? He answers all of those questions while making sure that we communicate all of our capabilities to the team, our customers, and our manufacturers.

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Wire Capabilities SAVING CUSTOMERS MONEY - ONE REEL AT A TIME

A behind-the-scenes look at the Wire Capabilities that make us an off-site version of Southwire

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usiness gets more challenging every day.

This is especially true if you are a contractor. Saving money and time on every project is what you set out to do, and you need to partner with an electrical distributor that understands that.

SHEALY & EDI CAN HELP Our Wire and Cable Services separate us from the competition!

We embrace lean concepts looking for ways to save you time when you pull wire. Every minute we can save you on the job is profit in your pocket.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;To really add value, we have to help you find ways to save time and money.â&#x20AC;?

ATTENTION TO THE DETAILS As your partner, we are responsible for quoting you accurately and competitively.

Shipping and delivering your material when and where you need it is also a necessity. However, if we really want to add value, we have to help you find ways to save time and money. Our Wire and Cable services do just that! Attention to the small details that save you time on the job is our focus. We utilize tools and

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labor savings equipment to reduce the time that it takes to pull wire.

AN OFF-SITE SOUTHWIRE Shealy and EDI are basically an off-site, scaled down version of Southwire. We have all of the capabilities that they do!

Our special services include: •

colored conductors

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paralleling

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stacking

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pulling head installation

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depth and breadth of inventory

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kitting

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staging

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management of the procurement process

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same day cutting and shipping

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team of on-site commodities specialists to help you with any challenge that may occur on a project

CUSTOMIZATION IS KEY Customization is key to everything that we do. Many things have changed in the way that contractors pull wire, causing wire handling equipment and resources to change as well.

We can have your wire (in the color you need it) paralleled, cut-to-length with SIMpull Heads pulling grips installed, and delivered to your job site when you need them!

Our revolutionary combination of wire, materials, equipment, tools and services, offer a complete and streamlined start-to-finish installation process!

Find out how we can help you. Contact your salesperson today!

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CONTEMPORARY MAGAZINE MONTH 20XX

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Directional Speaker Array Federal Signalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Model DSA Directional Speaker Array provides excellent voice and tone reproduction and is ideal for overcoming high levels of industrial noise.

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esign flexibility allows the user to combine up to four speaker arrays; each array will hold from two to six re-entrant speakers. Speakers have a 70 degree horizontal angle of dispersion, accommodating specific sound output patterns. When vertical stacks are placed 90 degrees apart, a 180 degree horizontal coverage is possible.

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he Model DSA Mounting kits allow for multiple speaker arrays to be mounted on the same pole at 90 degree increments.

The downward tilt can be adjusted by 15 degrees. The mounting flexibility of this system allows the speakers to be pointed directly at a targeted area for more concentrated sound output.

A DSA consists of a corrosion resistant aluminum frame with fiberglass projectors and stainless steel mounting hardware. Each speaker contains a high-efficiency 100 watt driver.

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mplification, tone generation and signal timing are provided by the Model UV controller, purchased separately.

Ideal for outdoor industrial plant warning, the Model DSA speaker array allows sound coverage to be customized to each site, preventing wasted sound in and around the plant.

Even more - The model DSA provides better speech intelligibility within a coverage zone than omnidirectional speaker arrays.

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Products

We Love A. Lumifa LED Illumination Units that are water, dust, and oil proof by IDEC This LED has high durability, constructed of diecast aluminum, stainless steel and reinforced glass. Even more - the units are resistant to flying debris!

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B. Solar LED Light by API A light solution that replaces traditional HPS and Metal Halide light systems. High luminous efficiency and low lumen depreciation that eliminates on-going electricity costs.

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C. SureTrace Circuit Tracer Kit by Ideal Industries SureTrace Circuit Tracers are able to trace wires behind walls, pinpoint opens and shorts, and identify breakers and fuses. The receiver display rotates automatically for easy viewing.

D. Tradesman Pro Tool Bag

by Klein Tools Makes transporting your tools easy! Rugged 6 inch wheels can handle nearly any type of terrain, and a wide open interior yields plenty of pockets to provide maximum tool storage!

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E. Adjustable Ratchet Torque Wrench from Burndy This micro-adjustable torque wrench, when used with BURNDY mechanical connectors at the specified torque value, produces a consistent, quality connection.

F. Medical Grade Power Strips by Leviton Levitonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family of medical-grade power strips are designed explicitly for use in health care facilities, including patient care areas as defined by NEC.

G. LED Versi Lite by Lithonia Lighting The most advanced LED flush mount to date. The fixture eliminates the need for an LED driver and delivers increased efficacy and reliability.

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H. SIMpull CoilPak by Southwire Dramatically enhances productivity and worker safety. This innovative packaging allows for increased versatility on the jobsite. Eliminating cumbersome spools increaes safety, reduces worker fatigue, and improves profits.

J. The Light Pole Dancer

by Wahoo Innovations, Inc. Only two workers are required to operate this portable tool. After a quick assembly, two persons can begin setting one light pole every eight minutes.

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I. Decontactor Series Plugs and Receptacles by Meltric These switch-rate plugs and receptacles combine the safety and functionality of a disconnect switch with the convenience of plug and receptacle.

L. CR Series Architectural LED Troffers

by CREE Lighting Powered by Cree TrueWhite Technology, CR SEries fixtures deliver an unprecedented combination of 90 CRI and 90 to 130 LPW efficacy by mixing the light from Creeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unsaturated yellow and red LEDs.

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K. SmartlockPro Outlet Branch Circuit AFCI Receptacle by Leviton Whole house electrical safety is a tall order, but the new SmartlockPro Outlet Branch Circuit AFCI Receptacle is designed to identify arcfaults and respond by interrupting power.

SCAN THE QR CODES WITH YOUR SMART PHONE! Complete product information can also be obtained by contacting your Shealy or EDI Salesperson! More specs, videos and photos can be viewed at either one of our websites: www.shealyelectrical.com www.edi-nc.com

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we know what you need to do your job

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