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CONTENTS

PUBLISHER

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Bart Beason bart@epsmag.net CREATIVE DIRECTOR

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Pam Fulmer CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

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Hajime Yoda • Hiroki Kobayashi Shinya Takiguchi • Marcus Liubakka

PART 2: Current Measurement Methods that Deliver High Precision Power Analysis in the Field of Power Electronics

By Hajime Yoda, Hiroki Kobayashi and Shinya Takiguchi

PRESIDENT

COVER STORY 12 Introducing EZ BOX Electrical Systems Solutions, LLC

By Marcus Liubakka

COMPANY PROFILES 18 Net Zero USA 20

Hillsdale Terminal Celebrates 40 Years

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Protect Yourself Miller Safety Consultants — A Leader in Arc Flash Protection

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Elite Components

DEPARTMENTS 30 Product Focus 40 Ad Index ON THE COVER Photo provided by EZ BOX Electrical Systems Solutions, LLC

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feature ARTICLE

Hioki PART 2 OF A 2 PART ARTICLE

Current Measurement Methods that Deliver High Precision Power Analysis in the Field of Power Electronics

By Hajime Yoda, Assistant Chief Engineer, Hiroki Kobayashi, Assistant Chief Engineer and Shinya Takiguchi, Senior Staff, Hioki E.E. Corporation

3.2 Overall Optimization of Power Measurement Systems Including Current Sensors Simply selecting a suitable current sensor as described above is not a sufficient condition for high-precision power measurement using the current sensor method. In addition, it is necessary to optimize the entire power measurement system, including the current sensor. Even if the current sensor detects the target current with an exceptionally high degree of precision, it will be impossible to measure the current with a similarly high degree of precision if the sensor’s output signal is degraded before reaching the power analyzer.

Fig. 4 illustrates a typical power measurement system that includes a current sensor. As described above, some current sensors generate current output, while others generate voltage output. Since currentoutput sensors are more commonly used than voltage-output sensors, this discussion will assume use of a current-output sensor.

The following conditions must be satisfied in order to ensure that the current sensor’s output signal can be transmitted to the power analyzer without degradation. i) A high-quality power supply must be used for the sensor, and it must be properly grounded. ii) Coupling capacitance between multiple cables and between cables and ground must be low, and the noise resistance of the cables must be high. iii) The power analyzer’s current inputs must offer good frequency characteristics with little heating and high insulation performance (high CMRR and low leak current). In addition, the instrument must provide high noise resistance, and it must be properly grounded.

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In general, power is measured with current sensors, a power supply to drive the sensors, and a power analyzer that are all from different manufacturers, and the cable type as well as wiring method are dependent on the user’s discretion. In light of this, it goes without saying that it is extremely difficult for current sensor manufacturers, power analyzer manufacturers, and sensor power supply manufacturers to guarantee that all of the conditions listed above will be satisfied for any given setup, that the current sensor’s output signal will reach the power analyzer without suffering degradation, and that the target current will in fact be measured at a high level of precision.

Noise

An optimum power measurement system should provide the following features: i) The use of voltage-output current sensors for which accuracy has been defined across the entire measurable frequency band. ii) The power analyzer’s current inputs are designed specifically for use with voltage-output current sensors, and both sensor output voltage levels and input voltage levels for power analyzer’s current inputs have been optimized. iii) The power analyzer has a built-in sensor power supply that drive the sensors with power with a quality identical to that of the current sensors, Continued on page 8

Power Source for Current Sensor

Isolation Coupling C Current Sensor Load R

Ground Loop Power Analyzer Isolation CMRR

Wire R Noise

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Shunt R Coupling C Coupling C

Fig. 4 Typical power measurement system

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Hioki Continued from page 6 Power Analyzer (PW6001)

PC for Data Aquisition

Noise Source

iv) In addition to using shielded wires to carry sensor output as a way to counteract noise, functionality for adjusting sensor output gain to compensate for the minuscule voltage drop-off caused by the cables.

Fig. 5 portrays a power measurement system consisting of current sensors and a power analyzer undergoing immunity testing.

4. CONCLUSION In addressing high-precision power measurement as required in a variety of settings in the power electronics field, this paper focused on current measurement methods and presented arguments for using current senCurrent Sensors sors and power analyzers that leverage new (CT686x,CT684x, 9709, 3274) technologies to achieve high accuracy and Fig. 5 Immunity testing of a power measurement system precision. This is particularly important for high current applications and when testing which can be achieved by using the ing the causes of ground loops, thus the power conversion efficiency of power same ground for the power analyzer and vastly improved measurement precision conditioners, the efficiency of inverters and the sensor power supply and eliminatand reproducibility. motors, and reactor losses. â??

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EZ BOX Electrical Systems Solutions, LLC

Introducing EZ BOX Electrical Systems Solutions, LLC

By Marcus Liubakka, CMO & Vice President of Operations at EZ BOX Electrical Systems Solutions, LLC

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WO YEARS AGO, Glenn Liubakka; the founder and CEO of EZ BOX Electrical Systems Solutions, LLC; was working on a home improvement pro-

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ject when a peculiar idea from his childhood came rushing back to his consciousness. An idea so elegantly simple, it seems appropriate to learn that it came from the boundless imagination of a child.

As a kid, Glenn spent his summers building houses with his dad and brothers in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. As the youngest of eight kids, his four older brothers often left him with the “busy” work, like mounting the outlet and switch boxes. It was a tedious and cumbersome task that nobody wanted to do, which led Glenn to think, “since we have to drill holes in the studs to route the wire, somebody should make a box with a tube on the side that mounts by popping the tube through the stud hole”. Little did Glenn know, that “somebody” would be him.

Five decades later, his simple concept is now a reality. He’s working with his two sons: Tanner Liubakka (CBDO & President

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of Sales) and Marcus Liubakka (CMO & VP of Operations) in the Pine Innovation Center, which is part of a joint-venture incubator program between the Pine City Board of Economic Development and Pine Technical & Community College, in Pine City, MN. After creating his “proof-of-concept” prototypes, an immense amount of time was spent researching the industry. The time spent learning about the electrical industry helped Glenn optimize his current design, and create additional products which work together as a system, which not only saves time for electricians, but also creates safety for the end-user.

Often, the simplest innovations make the largest impact on an industry. With 17 products protected under patent pending status, the Liubakkas have developed simple solutions to complex issues looming over the electrical industry, which Continued on page 14

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EZ BOX Electrical Systems Solutions, LLC Continued from page 12

begs the question, “why hasn’t anyone Residential System Solution thought of this yet?”. ez Mount The ez Mount system mounts an electriIndustry Problems cal switch, outlet, light fixture, or junction EZ BOX Solves box to wood studs or rafters without the use Safety of tools. The protruding tube is made of A recent study conducted by the Naplastic, wrapped in a tional Association of State Fire Marsteel sleeve. The box shals estimates that 50 to 75 mounts by sliding its percent of all home electritube into a precal fires in the United drilled stud hole in States are caused by one effortless moarc fault condition. The tapered tions. In 2014, it head will compress became part of the (narrowing the national electrical tube’s diameter) code to use Arc Fault Circuit as it travels Interrupters (AFCI) to combat the threat through the hole, and deof electrical fires caused by arc fault concompress once it is all the way ditions. AFCI’s are an intelligent solution through, locking the mounted box into to the problem’s symptom, especially for place. The wire is then pushed through the existing electrical systems, however, the tube, and into the box. The wire is secured root causes of arc fault conditions are still from being pulled back out of the box by a left unaddressed. wire retainer, built into the inside of the The three most common root causes of tube. wire damage leading to arc fault are: The steel sleeve promises 360-degree 1. Punctures-From drill bits/drywall wire protection from potential damaging screws and nails. objects like drill bits or drywall 2. Nick/Scrape- Typically occurs when screws/nails. The ez Mount bracket conpulling wire through rough, jagged, or tains female detents which mate with the splintered surfaces. box’s male detents. Each detent is strategi3. Pinch- Most likely to occur when fascally placed at 1/4”, 3/8”, 1/2”, 5/8”, and tening a wire to a stud with a wire nail. 3/4” to accommodate all common drywall The EZ BOX Electrical Systems Solu- thicknesses. Adjustments can be made betions prevent these root causes from occur- fore or after the box is mounted, without ring during the installation process, and the use of tools. The 90-degree bend hugs continues to protect the wire throughout the the corner of the stud, to keep the box from life of the electrical system. rotating about the center of the tube. The traditional ez Mount box comes in single, Inefficiency double, and triple-gang sizes. The ez Mount Not only is this product line safer for the system is also used interchangeably with end-user, it will save contractors significant the traditional ez Mount box as well as the amounts of time. The current method of in- ez Stack box. stalling an electrical box is slow, tedious, and cumbersome. The process of measur- ez Stack ing the height, measuring the depth, trying The ez Stack box uses the ez Mount systo keep the box straight as you hammer the tem, and also allows the user to stack and nails or drive the screws is excessively time snap multiple boxes together for multi-gang consuming. In fact, it is just plain wasteful. applications. This offers more flexibility for EZ BOX streamlines the mounting process into one swift, effortless motion, by eliminating the need for traditional fasteners The key to the EZ BOX system is consistent hole placement. As you continue reading, you will discover how simple EZ BOX has made it for the electrician to install an electrical system.

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installers, as you can add or subtract a box as you are working to make changes on the fly. Stacking boxes together creates a natural barrier to allow for high and low voltage in one assembly. Purchasers will appreciate only having to track one part number in their inventory rather than a part number for every box size.

ez Guard

The ez Guard is a wire protector placed in every stud-hole where a wire passes through. It is very similar to the tube on the ez Mount system, however, it is designed specifically for stud-holes which do not require a box. Its steel jacket provides 360-degree protection from a drillbit, nail, screw, etc. The internal plastic has smooth, rounded edges to prevent damage to the wire when it is being pulled through the studs. The ez Guard comes in multiple lengths to fully protect the entire length of wire passing through multiple studs fastened together. ez Guide

The ez Guide drill fixture assembly is used to guide drills to the correct height and depth for stud-hole-mounted switch and outlet boxes. It assists the user in drilling a hole in the perfect spot, so a box can be mounted according to standard code heights. It also provides a perfectly straight wire path, which will save the contractor money on wasted wire caused by drilling stud holes at inconsistent heights.

There are two different ez Guide products. A handheld model, and a contractorgrade model. The handheld model acts as a plastic stencil, with a one-inch diameter circle placed at the correct depth.

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at the desired height, place the handheld ez Guide on to the stud, and drill through the hole.

The contractor grade is similar to the handheld guide, less the need for a measuring device, because of the added features. The contractor guide is mounted to a leg which has detents to allow the contractor to easily adjust between outlet and switch heights, but it also contains a graduated inch scale, for locking the guide to any desired custom height. At the top, the “stencil” clamps to both sides of the stud by squeezing its handle, which also contains a quick-release lever to effortlessly move from stud to stud.

Attached to the clamping stencil, is a right-angle drill head attached in between two parallel horizontal ways. So, all one needs to do, is chuck any drill to the right-angle drill head, set the desired height (usually by detent), clamp onto the stud, drill the hole by sliding the drill across the horizontal ways, quick release, and move on to the next stud.

Multiple Products for Multiple Markets The four products previously described, are innovations designed specifically for the residential/stick-built market of the electrical industry. These products work together as a system to simplify the electrical installation process, so you can complete your jobs quicker, all while improving the safety of the end user. EZ BOX has 13 more products under patent pending status which improve efficiency and safety, not only for residential construction, but concrete and steel stud construction as well. In case you are wondering, yes, you will soon be able to mount a box to a steel stud or rigid conduit without the use of tools. Every product EZ BOX creates is designed to eliminate the need for tools, improve efficiency, and improve safety to the end user.

Due to the nature of a start-up manufacturing business, it is not feasible to launch all 17 products at once. Keep an eye out for more exciting products to come:

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ez Clip - Replaces the standard wire nail,

and guarantees to prevent your wire from over-pinching. ez Connect - Bite-grip and springloaded fittings to connect conduit (PVC & EMT) to boxes or ez Guard wire protectors without the use of tools. ez Coupling - Couples EMT or PVC conduit together without the use of tools.

For more information, including how to buy, investment opportunities, or product information, visit ezboxess.com or call 763229-3729. Stop by the EZ BOX booth 1464 at the NECA Show in October!

EZ BOX Electrical Systems Solutions, LLC is a family owned and operated manufacturer of products for the electrical construction industry designed to make the installation of electrical systems easier, and increase safety for the end-user. ❏

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Net Zero

Net Zero USA N

et Zero USA was created under the parent company, Solar Energy USA, to assist businesses in reducing their fixed operating costs through energy reduction. While Solar Energy USA went to market using solar arrays to create energy for the consumer, Net Zero USA was created to reduce energy consumption in tandem with solar.

What many partners in the network found was that with or without solar, energy reduction through proper lighting solutions was a great model for any market. Net Zero USA is a lighting manufacturer who supplies a national network of decentralized small business owners and operators that manage and support their local markets. This alliance is supported by a centralized technical support center that creates designs, financial proposals, online market presence, product sourcing, continual training and national financial partnerships to support network sales.

Net Zero USA specializes in lighting

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retrofits and lighting conversions. We provide these solutions for major manufacturing and warehousing, as well as commercial, industrial, institutional, government, and military facilities. In today’s industrial and commercial business environment operating costs usually determine the health and viability of a company. The bottom line is affected by labor, material, and power costs. Historically, low energy prices and lack of foreign competition have enabled American industry to flourish with little resistance. Today, however, is a very different arena for American businesses. Labor and material costs are constantly scrutinized to the penny to ensure the profitability and success of a company. The cost to create and deliver energy has caused power prices to rise at an unprecedented rate and has become a major factor in decreasing a business’s profit margins. “Net Zero USA exists to serve our customers in understanding, controlling, and improving power consumption and inefficiencies.” Quote from Net Zero

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USA President, Perry Bell.

What we’ve learned through our successes and experiences is that there is not just one lighting technology or solution that is perfect for all applications. Energy efficiency has become an economic model and energy efficient lighting conversion is an economic sale, characterized as the “low hanging fruit.” This really is the most cost effective solution for most businesses to realize substantial and immediate savings that go directly back to their bottom line.

Our target licensee or business partner is an existing lighting, electrical, commercial contractor or solar company that needs to improve their existing model for themselves and for their customers. Brian Lawrence, VP of Business Development says, “We have a comprehensive product line and support mechanism that is second to none.” To learn more about Net Zero USA and what they have to offer, you can visit this company on their website: www.netzero-usa.com. ❏

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Hillsdale Terminal

Hillsdale Terminal Celebrates 40 Years

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illsdale Terminal is a domestic manufacturer of solderless terminals and connectors and is celebrating its 40th year in business. The family owned business was started by Frank Condon in 1976 and is now run by three of Frank’s children: Jim Condon, John Condon and Lori Atkins. The company’s administrative offices and packaging operations are housed in a 25,000 square feet building that was recently purchased in Hillsdale, MI. The stamping and assembly operations are located in a 35,000 square feet building in the nearby Jonesville.

The Hillsdale line of UL and CSA listed terminals are stamped from alloy 110 copper and then electro-tin plated.

The terminals are sold either non-insulated or insulated with vinyl, nylon, nylon with brass support sleeves or heat shrink

insulation. The company also offers a line of nickel-plated steel terminals for high temperature applications. A broad line of wiring accessories is also available.

Injection molding and assembly of instant tap connectors was added and also the manufacturing of funnel entry vinyl and nylon insulators used on the terminals. A Mylar tape department was started to help companies with high speed crimping requirements. Vinyl, nylon, non-insulated and heat shrink terminals are sonic welded onto Mylar tape and then spooled for quicker wire termination.

Hillsdale Terminal continually updates its equipment in every area of the business – stamping, annealing, brazing, insulating, packaging and order processing which allows the company to remain productive and efficient.

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For further information regarding Hillsdale Terminal’s products and services, please contact them by telephone at (800) 447-3150 or email at sales@hillsdale terminal.com. The company’s website is www.hillsdaleterminal.com. ❏

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Miller Safety Consultants

Protect Yourself Miller Safety Consultants — A Leader in Arc Flash Protection

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ince Miller started Miller Safety Consultants, a veteran owned

business in 1999. The goal of the business was to provide cost effective safety consulting, employee training such as: confined space entry, fall protection, electrical safety and provide sales of electrical shock and flash protective equipment and fall protection equipment to businesses in the Washington DC area.

Reliance Industries provided fall protection products and much of the sales and training was on behalf of the supplier. In 2000, the owner decided to retire from his business, and Vince decided to discontinue the fall protection line of his business and concentrate more in the electrical training and products.

Vince had been a distributor for Certified Insulated Products (CIP), a manufacturer of electrical insulated tools and electrical arc flash clothing manufactured by Otex in Rochester, New York.

As a distributor, Vince provided sales through his internet website and much through relationships with electrical contractors. His training was a classroom 22

environment and was provided directly to customers but he also taught as a subcontractor for other safety consulting companies and the Chesapeake Safety Council in Baltimore, Maryland. In 2005, Vince partnered with Vivid Learning Systems in Cascades, Washington to provide on-line training in safe work practices.

Training in electrical safe work practices is still provided locally in the

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Washington DC area and as a partner with an electrical engineering firm and online. The training is based on the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) standards and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70E standard.

Miller Safety Consultants is now a distributor for Cementex USA, Burlington, New Jersey, for insulated tools and equipment and clothing from OTEX Protective, Rochester, New York.

The majority of his sales of products are from the web-based store. Cementex is nationally known for their quality equipment. Otex Protective is becoming more known for their quality clothing.

For years, they have manufactured their products under other provider labels.

Vince chose to not create his clothing line, but to sell the manufacturer product.

Vince has worked with many electrical company employees to fine-tune the clothing to be more comfortable for the user. Working closely with the manufacturer, they have made slight changes in how the cloth pattern was modified to meet final production. An example is the lightweight 40 Calary vented hood offered

by Otex.

The material is of the latest technology.

The vented assembly is constructed for balance on the back of the hardhat and the airflow is 35 CFM to prevent fogging of the face shield and provide cooling to the worker. It took over a year to develop the product with the user prior to having the hood “flash tested”. This product is now standard issue with many electrical contractors.

Being a small business and having quality providers has resulted in satisfied customers for Miller Safety Consultants.

Being a direct supplier for OTEX Protective, another small business means customized customer needs can be met. ❏

For more information, visit Miller Safety Consultants at: www.millersafetyltd.com, email Vince at: sales@millersafetyltd.com or give him a call at (703)367-0404.

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Elite Components

Elite Components E lite Components is located in Sugar Land, TX (Houston) and was established in 2009. Elite serves the Electrical, Mechanical, Fire Protection, and HVAC industries.

Elite’s mission is to supply high quality Electrical Spring Steel Fasteners, Mechanical Hangers, Strut Accessories, Roof Top Pipe Supports, Strut and All Thread

Rod. Our products meet or exceed industry standards and many of our products carry UL and FM listings.

Our main goal is to produce high quality products at the best price, therefore guaranteeing a competitively priced product for our distributors and the end-user.

Along with providing excellent customer service, we strive for quick turnaround

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times on orders. We pride ourselves on being one of the most flexible companies any distributor can deal with.

To insure our products get to our customers as quickly as possible, we have two main warehouses located in Sugar Land, Texas and Pittsburg, Pennsylvania.

We also have nine other stocking locations all across the United States.

Our experience, technical expertise and network of global sources enables us to offer the advantages of using a “one-stop shop” providing engineering, quality assurance, product scheduling, importing, warehousing and delivery. We realize each of our clients has unique needs and require personalized attention. Our consultative approach to every opportunity ensures the quality, cost effectiveness and on-time delivery that our clients expect.

All of us at Elite look forward to the opportunity to show you what a difference we can make for your company as well as your customers. ❏

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new PRODUCTS Platinum Tools® Features New Award-Winning Net Chaser™ Ethernet Speed Certifier & Network Tester at 2016 CEDIA Expo Now Shipping, Net Chaser is a Complete Solution to Test & Speed Certify Data-Carrying Capabilities of Ethernet Cables up to 1 GB/S Platinum Tools®, the leader in solutions for the preparation, installation, hand termination and testing of wire and cable, is proud to announce it will feature the new award-winning Net Chaser™ Ethernet Speed Certifier and Network Tester (p/n TNC950AR) during CEDIA Expo 2016, held in Dallas from Sept. 15-17 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, booth # 2123. Net Chaser is now shipping, and has an MSRP of $1,899.95. Net Chaser recently won a Commercial Integrator “CI 2016 Best Products Award” for Installation Tools & Testers.

“Made in the USA, the Net Chaser Ethernet Speed Certifier and Network Tester offers a complete solution to test and speed certify the data-carrying capabilities of Ethernet network cables up to 1 Gb/s by testing for noise in the network, detecting faults in the cable wiring, and ensuring that cables are able to support the speed capabilities of active equipment,” explained George Jang, Platinum Tools, Inc. product manager. “The Net Chaser’s advanced discovery gives the clearest vision of network layout and interfaces between active components such as servers, switches, routers, etc. All the information is collected, stored, and ready for reporting Ethernet speed certification (Speed Certification to IEEE standards 802.3ab; Cable testing to TIA568A/B). Installers have asked for a tester that validates data cables by testing all the parameters they need to test beyond verifying proper terminations. The Net Chaser is a proven product that does just that.”

For more information, visit www.platinumtools.com

iTOOLco Expands Product Line with New Adjustable Cable Tray Roller iTOOLco, a leading developer of products that increase safety, save time, lower worker effort, and improve results for hard-working contractors and the professionals they employ, announced recently the launch of the iTOOLco Adjustable Cable Tray Roller. A revolutionary update to conventional tray rollers, iTOOLco’s Adjustable Cable Tray Roller is designed to install ten times faster – saving contractors time and money.

The Adjustable Cable Tray Roller’s versatile design adjusts quickly to varying rung spaces from 10” to 20-1/4” apart. With tremendous functionality, it can be mounted above or below the tray and the adjustable steel slide support resizes quickly securing in place with just two wing nuts. The Adjustable Cable Tray Roller enables a stable and secure vertical rise and drop of cable and has no loose pieces. The high-strength phenolic roller cradles cable, glides smoothly on rated bearings, and won’t damage cable or wire.

“Pulling wire through cable trays has always been a difficult and time-consuming challenge for contractors and electricians,” said David Jordan, President at iTOOLco. “Our new Adjustable Cable Tray Roller will optimize productivity for our customers by reducing the hours they spend in the field building support structures for the existing systems.” iTOOLco has also developed a top roller accessory that attaches quickly to the Adjustable Tray Roller called the iTOOLco Tray Roller Accessory (TRA500). The combined assembly works with stacked cable trays and can be mounted above or below the tray for the utmost flexibility on the jobsite. The arm length on the Tray Roller Accessory can also be adjusted to fit into tighter spaces.

For more information, visit www.itoolco.com

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new PRODUCTS Simple. Fast. Powerful. - Hilti Firestop Cable Disc-D1” With the new Hilti Firestop cable disc CFS-D1”, installing firestop around cable bundles just got a lot easier and more cost effective.

The Hilti Firestop cable disc accommodates cable bundles up to 1 inch in diameter in regular and irregular openings. The highly versatile pre-formed firestop solution features a highly adhesive back and collar-type design that can be surface mounted in 10 seconds or less, without the use of additional tools, backfill or sealant. And, the discs can be installed across a broad range of base materials, including drywall, concrete and wood.

The Hilti Firestop cable disc is suitable for sealing through penetrations for low-voltage cables, mid-voltage cables and low voltage bundles. It also can accommodate metal pipes and conduits up to 3/4-inches in diameter.

The easy-to-use Hilti Firestop cable discs come packaged with 32 pieces per box and have a shelf life of up to 24 months.

For more information, visit www.us.hilti.com

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advertiser INDEX

JULY 2016

This advertisers index is compiled as a courtesy to our readers. While every effort is made to provide a complete and accurate listing of companies, page numbers and reader service numbers, the publisher is not responsible for errors.

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2016 NECA SHOW 36 IBC AEMC INSTRUMENTS AUTAC INC. 39 AXIS LED GROUP C6 CONSTRUCTION INNOVATIONS/BOLT STAR 35 CONTINENTAL INDUSTRIES 28 COPPER DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION 17 DABMAR LIGHTING 40 E-Z METER 40 ELITE COMPONENTS 11 EZ BOX ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS SOLUTIONS LLC 31 FACILITY RESULTS 34 GENERATOR INTERLOCK TECHNOLOGIES 7 GREENSHINE NEW ENERGY LLC C3 HB BRACKETS 38 HILLSDALE TERMINAL 21 HIOKI USA C4, 3, 9 ITOOLCO 37 KIST CORPORATION 4 KRENZ & COMPANY 26

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LIGHTBULBSCAFFOLD.COM MAGNEPULL MILLER SAFETY CONSULTANTS, LTD MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC POWER PRODUCTS, INC. NET ZERO USA NORTHWEST LIGHTING SYSTEMS ORBIT INDUSTRIES, INC. PARTEX MARKING SYSTEMS PLATINUM TOOLS POWER & TEL POWER-ONE RANDL INDUSTRIES SP PRODUCTS SPERRY INSTRUMENTS SYLVANIA TCP THE HOME DEPOT UNITED RENTALS UTILITY METALS VOLT LIGHTING

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13 42 18 35 1 21 41 26 15 20 32 19 4 40 7 23 12 25 10 46

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