WESCO VIP Destinations - Fall 2018

SPECIAL ISSUE: Exploring Ports of Call — A Vital Part of Your Cruise Experience!

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ALASKA

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Celebrity Pulls Out All the Stops!

Gangway! After a scenic two-day cruise through the breathtaking Inside Passage, the Celebrity Eclipse has docked, and your shore adventures are about to begin. Whether you’re up for hiking, shopping, exploring, loafing or something more daring, Southeast Alaska’s coastal towns welcome you!

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Greetings

from WESCO VIP Headquarters Welcome to our 2018 Fall Issue of WESCO VIP Destinations. The last quarter of the year is nearly here and that means there are only a few months left to hit your VIP purchase goals! Prior to the holiday season, please work with your local WESCO team to ensure that all orders are invoiced and shipped prior to December 31st in order to earn VIP credit.

Whether you have cruised before or not, you are sure in for a treat with this incredible destination! Cruise Critic's 2018 awards for the world's most popular cruise destinations were recently released and Alaska’s Glacier Bay received top honors at No. 1!

The ranking of destinations relies entirely on consumer ratings and reviews submitted over the past year. Cruise Critic is the leading cruise review site with more than 350,000 cruise reviews covering approximately 500 cruise ships and over 300 ports. Glacier Bay’s pristine landscape includes a 3.2 million acre protected national park spread throughout southeast Alaska. This area is home to seabirds, otters, and humpback whales, as well as 15 active glaciers. And on a cruise ship, you have the opportunity to be right in the middle of it!

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WESCO continues to be extremely committed to our customers today and into the future.

Our strong supplier relationships, best-in-class services, and innovative solutions will make your business more efficient and profitable. We are working hard every day to be the best distributor partner we can be, and value the trust and confidence you put in WESCO. We thank you for being our most loyal customers, and look forward to seeing you aboard the Celebrity Eclipse and sailing through Alaska!

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Check Your Performance and Stay Up to Date Throughout the Year!

Performance results will be updated with mid-month and month-end results (twice per month). Log on to www.wescoloyalty.com to view your purchase results and goal information. Make sure to stay connected with your WESCO account manager to review purchase needs and performance to goal.

Remember, they are your ticket to a once in a lifetime travel experience!

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You're three-quarters of the way to the cruise! Keep up the great work, and good luck in the next quarter.

WE HOPE TO SEE YOU IN ALASKA.

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Hit the Ground Running Exploring Ports of Call Is a Vital Part of Your Cruise Experience!

Each of your three stops — Sitka, Juneau and Ketchikan — allows between 6 to 12 hours of on-shore time. The Celebrity website has a downloadable brochure with all landside options and includes important information such as the time commitment and level of physical exertion required. We recommend you visit the site and plan ahead to get the most enjoyment from your time ashore.

You can book pre-planned excursions through Celebrity or set your agenda and go out on your own. All excursions booked through Celebrity have been carefully vetted by the cruise line. These “approved” excursion operators provide transportation to and from the Eclipse, and they guarantee your on-time return.

Going on your own allows you to pick and choose what you want to see at your own pace. This is a smart option for folks who want to walk around and shop but remain in close proximity to the ship. Be advised: If you book on-shore activities on your own, be sure to be back aboard the Eclipse by the scheduled departure time. The ship will leave without you!

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Ports of Call: • Sitka • Juneau • Ketchikan

Ports of Call

Juneau — Secluded Capital

Ketchikan — Salmon and Totems

There are but two ways to access Alaska’s capital city — by air or by sea. Tucked along the Gastineau Channel and ringed by mountains, Juneau is a virtual fortress without a single road leading to the outside world. The Port of Juneau beckons cruise ships to its harbor, allowing travelers to explore the region’s many sights and attractions.

They say no salmon tastes as fresh as Ketchikan salmon. After all, Ketchikan is renowned as the salmon capital of the world. Seafood lovers will want to taste for themselves. Ketchikan is also the ancestral home of the Tlingit people, who have carved the world's largest collection of totem poles. If you're up for an adventure, take a canoe and nature trail excursion through the rain forest or a wilderness exploration followed by a sumptuous crab feast you'll long remember.

Sitka — East Meets West

The Skinny

Your first stop is Sitka, located on Baranof Island along the Pacific coast. A melting pot of Russian and Native American cultures, Sitka offers visitors a chance to explore Alaskan history and culture against a stunning backdrop of snow-capped mountains.

• Scheduled port time in Juneau is 121/2 hours

The Skinny • Scheduled port time at Sitka is 101/2 hours • Sitka's Native settlers became wealthy fur traders and fishermen • The Alaska Purchase was signed in Sitka in 1867 • St Michael’s Russian Orthodox Cathedral is a must-see for historic architecture • Whale Park is a great place to observe humpback whales • The Sheldon Jackson Museum contains an extensive collection of Native artifacts

• Juneau boomed from the 19th Century Alaska Gold Rush • Mount Roberts (3819 feet) can be explored on foot, but the six-mile trek is more easily done by tramway. The tram leaves from town and ends with a fantastic view at 1,760 feet • The expansive Juneau Icefield stretches 85 miles north to south, and 45 miles east to west — an area larger than the state of Rhode Island. You can explore it though a trekking trips or flightseeing

The Skinny • Scheduled port time in Ketchikan is 6½ hours • The history of maritime exploration, fishing, logging and mining is woven into the local seascape, surrounded by a backdrop of lush rainforest • Ketchikan’s abundant fish and timber first drew non-natives to the region • Totem Heritage Center has the largest collection of original 19th-century totem poles anywhere

• Mendenhall Glacier is one of Alaska’s most easily accessible glaciers by a glacier cruise, dogsled tour or flightseeing

• Fish for Salmon: Try your luck at landing an Alaskan salmon. Many places will ship your catch back home

• Gold history tours give you a glimpse into the capital's history. Tours typically include costumed characters and often dinner

• Bald Eagles: The resident salmon also attract an abundant year-round American Bald Eagle population—with so many nests in the area it’s sometimes called "the eagle capital of America."

• The Alaska State Museum is home to more than 23,000 artifacts, works of fine art, and natural history exhibits, including clothing, weapons, tools and ceremonial objects from the distinct Alaska Native populations, as well as icons and other memorabilia from Russian-American days

• Peruse the Shops: Ketchikan has an eclectic mix of stores: local craftsmen and artists, candy stores, souvenir shops and galleries. Be sure to stop at Tongass Trading, the oldest continually operating business in the state – since 1898

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Cruising the Inside Passage A Truly Breathtaking Sight to See!

The first and last legs of your cruise itinerary take the Eclipse through Alaska’s Inside Passage. Shaped by the staggering force of massive glaciers millions of years ago, Alaska’s Inside Passage boasts wildlife-filled fjords and lush island scenery — habitat for bald eagles, sea lions, porpoises and whales. The mountains that envelop Inside Passage are carpeted with majestic forests. Inside Passage Alaska is home to Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian Natives whose history is reflected in towering totem poles. You’ll also discover onion-domed churches with ornate iconography — the legacy of Russian settlers.

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Talk Like An Alaskan • Cheechako – A newcomer to Alaska, especially one from the Lower 48 (States) • Ice Fog —Ice particles suspended in the air that sparkle on sunny days • Midnight Sun — In summertime when the sun shines round the clock for weeks • Musher — One who drives a dogsled • Outside — Anywhere on earth apart from Alaska.

To “go outside” literally means to leave Alaska • Snowmachine — Snowmobile • Sourdough — A long-time Alaskan resident • Xtratufs — You’ll want to step ashore in these rugged rubber boots, a favorite of fishermen

Walter Harper The Koyukon Native Alaskan was the first man to climb to the summit of Mount Denali (1913). Harper Glacier is named in his honor.

Cruising 101: Lingo Get in a cruising state of mind with these common terms.

• Aft — A direction toward the rear (stern) of a ship, as opposed to going forward towards the bow.

• Atrium — Central passenger area, much like a hotel lobby, where you’ll find guest services and shore excursion desks.

• Cruise Card —AKA Key card, the plastic card that allows you entry into your cabin and on/off the ship as well as to make purchases charged to your bill.

• Cruise Director —Your ship’s entertainment manager and often the MC at performances.

• Debark — To go ashore.

• Embark — To board the ship.

• Inside Passage — Part of your itinerary, the thin coastal waterway along the between the US and Canada.

• Muster — To assemble the passengers, as for the routine safety drill at the start of your cruise.

• Port — The left side of the ship as you face forward; also a land stop on your itinerary (port of call).

• Purser — Officer in charge of the ship’s finances, including passenger accounts and cash control.

• Starboard — The right side of the ship as you face forward toward the bow.

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If You Stay Aboard Many Cruisers Prefer to Relax and Remain Aboard Ship While in Port.

If you do, you’ll be delighted to discover that you will have much of the ship practically to yourself!

Port time is an excellent time to book a spa treatment, swim, walk the top deck or explore the vessel without the full crowd of passengers. Check the ship’s activities list and plan your “stowaway day” fun.

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CommScope’s Powered Fiber Cable Systems The University of Tennessee finds a powerful network partner in CommScope Founded in 1794, the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is older than its state. The university has since grown to nearly 30,000 students and houses the country’s fifth-largest stadium with seats for 102,455 screaming fans. Despite the academic institution’s rich historical roots, the university is connected for the modern age. UT has indoor and outdoor Wi-Fi access points, operates three data centers, and maintains 220 miles of singlemode fiber optic cable and hundreds of security cameras across its 580 acres.

With such a complex infrastructure, UT constantly looks for ways to update its networking power to provide staff and students the fastest and most secure wireless experience possible. As a part of a $1.2 billion renovation

A Trial Run Proves the Case

The university’s IT department chose to test the CommScope Powered Fiber Cable System before committing to a full partnership that would keep the university’s staff and students constantly connected.

“We completed a joint trial of the Powered Fiber Cable System with CommScope to validate its ability to deliver data and power of Ethernet across long distances,” says Ben Rayfield, IT Technical Specialist IV at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

The Powered Fiber Cable System consists of hybrid copper/fiber cable and power over Ethernet (PoE) extenders. The CommScope system also comes with cable/fiber management, power transmission management, safety and overload protection and a universal power supply. The entire

All You’ll See is the Surrounding Beauty

The trial run demonstrated faster, more reliable Wi-Fi access with strong security benefits and competitive pricing, but CommScope still had one more hurdle to clear. The university’s beautification committee had to sign off on the project.

CommScope was able to show how its PoE extenders could be mounted on discrete brackets or neatly tucked away inside lampposts.

Connecting cables could run inside the post to the Wi-Fi access points and security cameras.

After seeing how the Powered Fiber Cable System could blend into its surroundings and leave an uninterrupted view of the university’s pristine campus, the committee gave its stamp of approval.

The Powered Fiber Cable System enables the University to: • Improve productivity. CommScope combines power and communications into one sheath for improved camera and wireless device placement

The Powered Fiber Cable System delivers faster, more reliable outdoor Wi-Fi access and increased security with a quicker, less-costly deployment — all without an obvious footprint. system is built to withstand the elements of an outdoor setting.

and expansion project in pursuit of that goal, UT turned to CommScope to deploy more outdoor wireless access points and security cameras throughout its campus.

Deploying an outdoor wireless network with secure, seamless performance across a large university campus presents a unique set of challenges: • Gaining access to the necessary electrical power for an effective network can be difficult and expensive.

• Safety is an issue when this much power is in play.

• A jumble of cables and visible “big boxes” for wireless access would mar visual aesthetics, particularly at a campus as beautiful as UT.

During the trial, the PoE extender was placed at a campus location with an Aruba AP-275 outdoor wireless access point and Avigilon PTZ camera. The copper and fiber were connected at this same spot.

Once the Cat6 cable was connected to the Aruba Wi-Fi unit, the university’s IT staff verified successful Wi-Fi access via laptop computers. The Avigilon camera also passed its performance test. UT security system experts were pleased with the camera’s response speed over the onekilometer cable length.

and maximum coverage.

• Realize cost savings. Instead of deploying expensive electrical power, CommScope uses SELV and NEC Class 2 cables — cutting conduit cost in half and eliminating any need for electricians.

Additionally, CommScope gets rid of remote PoE switch installation costs; the Powered Fiber Cable System is able to deliver PoE over distances 30-times longer than traditional PoE systems.

• Achieve optimal safety. The Powered Fiber Cable System has three stages of electrical protection, as well as low voltage electrical codes designed specifically for human safety.

• Maintain outdoor aesthetics. The centralized architecture can be hidden easily in outdoor lampposts and street work.

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Classic Cars and Modern Savings First established in 1988, the Blackhawk Automotive Museum in Danville, Calif., showcases classic cars in two main galleries throughout its 70,000-square-foot architectural “jewel box” setting. Comprised of polished black granite floors and dark walls and ceilings all around, the museum’s artful façade was specially designed to highlight the priceless automobiles in much the same way as a diamond is beautifully displayed in a case, noted Blackhawk’s Executive Director Timothy McGrane.

“It was important that the lighting we chose highlighted the aesthetics and rare beauty of the cars,” McGrane says. “The variety of paint colors, along with the diverse mixture of upholstery fabrics and chrome details all needed to be correctly color-illuminated among the exhibits.”

Making the Switch

In a space where it is crucial that the environment and lighting must complement one another, the museum sought an energy-efficient lighting solution that showcased the vivid colors and details of its automobile exhibits in their pristine forms — while helping to slash its lighting energy consumption. Additionally, Blackhawk had a dignified reputation to uphold, being renowned as one of the leading classic car museums in the world for the significance and exclusivity of the auto gems it holds.

“Making the transition to LED was not taken lightly,” McGrane says.

“Just because a lamp fits the socket doesn’t mean it’s right for the application—our classic cars called for a custom LED solution that would deliver both the aesthetics and energy savings we desired.”

GE’s 18-watt PAR38 LED lamps were installed throughout the upper and lower levels of the museum as a one-to-one replacement for its previous 90-watt halogen lamps. Meanwhile, 20-watt GE PAR38 LED lamps, PAR20 LED lamps and MR16 LED lamps were used in areas of the museum where dimming was required. The new LED lighting system uses about 51,511 total watts versus the 224,614 total watts used with the previous halogen lamp layout, while also offering greater aesthetics and control over light distribution throughout the facility with nearly the same light output.

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Ideal for indoor and outdoor applications in retail, commercial, hospitality spaces and more, GE’s LED replacement lamps provide energy efficiency, long life and high color rendering in a variety of beam patterns.

With more than 970 halogen lamps replaced, Blackhawk anticipates energy savings of nearly 77 percent in lighting energy usage and a reduced electricity bill of more than $25,965 each year (based on 2,461 hours of annual operation for lighting on the lower museum floor and 3,316 hours on the upper museum floor; and an electricity rate of 0.15/ kWh), while bringing a new polish to its stunning selection of classic automobiles and memorabilia.

Highlighting History

“The cars just ‘POP’ now with the new LED lighting!” McGrane said. “The vibrancy of the different paint colors really stands out and visitors have commented on how great they look—they’re realizing incidentally that the new lighting is the cause.”

With advanced optics that deliver excellent light uniformity and a low-glare design, GE’s patented Visual Comfort Lens™ also helped Blackhawk make a seamless transition from halogen to LED. “We wanted to avoid looking up and seeing little dots of diodes on the ceiling because that meant there would also be dots on the cars,” McGrane noted. “The Visual Comfort Lens helped soften the look of the gallery and really sealed the GE deal for us.”

Additionally, the switch to LED lighting means greater longevity for the museum’s lighting system—and less maintenance time and costs compared to previous upkeep needs—due to a rated lifetime of 25,000 to 50,000 hours.

“We couldn’t afford to replace our lamps as frequently as before,” McGrane said. “We wanted a solution we knew we could depend on, and GE brought that to us with the LED replacement lamps.”

Expediting Transformer Lead Times with Eaton’s Express Ship+ Program Expediting transformer lead times with Eaton’s Express Ship+ program Eaton’s Power Systems business has offered its three-phase transformer Express Ship program since 2015, providing customers with quick delivery on select Cooper Power series transformer models. Thanks to the ongoing success of the program, the business launched the expanded Express Ship+ in October 2017 offering the same benefits on additional product lines. Express Ship+ was recently expanded even further to include single-phase pole-mounted transformers, offering a competitive lead time of just six weeks.

In many instances, Express Ship+ lead times are 4-10 weeks shorter than would otherwise be available.

The Wesco branch located in Bakersfield, CA, can attest to value of the Express Ship+ program first-hand, as it recently helped them fulfill an urgent customer request for a three-phase padmount transformer. When the branch looped in Tim Callahan with T-Reps Agency in Southern California, Callahan knew to leverage the Express Ship+ program.

“The beauty of the Express Ship+ program is having everything you need in one spreadsheet,” said Callahan. “I can quickly respond with a Bill of Material and even provide the actual factory drawing with a nameplate. Having that drawing is a big time saver for the contractor, and it gives the engineer added confidence when they see exactly what they’ll be receiving.”

In this instance, Callahan submitted the quote to Wesco on September 22 and on October 10, the customer was ready to move forward. “After receiving the PO on the 10th, the transformer was shipped before the end of the month,” said Callahan. “Normal lead times on three-phase padmounted transformers are typically upwards of 16 weeks. There’s no way we would have been able to do this without the Express Ship+ program.”

Whether it’s a natural disaster or an unexpected equipment failure, Eaton recognizes that there are times when three-phase pad-mounted distribution transformers are needed within a short timeframe.

For more information on Eaton’s Express Ship+ program, contact your local Eaton Power Systems representative.

To learn more about Eaton’s Power Systems solutions, visit Eaton.com/CooperPowerseries.

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New Innovations in Switched Enclosures Hubbell’s new 30A Circuit-Lock Disconnect with integral phase indication LEDs redefines the benchmark for safety by providing insight into the enclosure while in use. Six highly visible LEDs (3 line side/3 load side) communicate the electrical status of the switch by phase. This voltage detection feature significantly improves existing safety and maintenance procedures by visually providing personnel critical information prior to removing the enclosure cover; e.g. a welded contact or dropped phase.

Hubbell inSIGHT phase indicating disconnect switches are available in non-metallic and stainless steel versions. Replacement covers are available for upgrades to existing installations. With an ever growing focus on safety improvements, Hubbell inSIGHT disconnects provide a difference you literally can see.

For more information on Hubbell solutions for harsh environments, contact your local WESCO Representative.

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CUT THE CORD Are you tired of cords hanging out of every outlet of the house or never having a cord where you happen to be?

Wireless is the way to go!

Wireless charging works by transferring energy from the charger to a receiver in the back of the phone via electromagnetic induction. The charger uses an induction coil to create an alternating electromagnetic field, which the receiver coil in the phone converts back into electricity to be fed into the battery.

This means you can charge your phone like never before with the Qi-certified radiant Wireless Charger, instantly providing a way to charge your phone without the cord. Qi technology powers an array of devices from smartphones to cordless kitchen appliances.

Features of Legrand’s wireless charger • Combination duplex receptacle includes one 5 volt DC USB port that works with USB 2.0 and 3.0 devices.

• The wireless charge plate provides a charging cradle that wirelessly charges all Qi compatible devices including Samsung, Apple, LG, Nokia, and Motorola.

• Overall 3.1A charging capability • Qi certification ensures safe, reliable wireless charging experience.

• Back and side wiring terminals offer installation flexibility.

• Protects children: patented shutter system—now with black “invisi-shutters” that disappear for an invisible effect—helps prevent improper insertion of foreign objects.

• Meets 2008 National Electrical Code Tamper-Resistant requirements.

• Available in white, ivory, light almond, and black.

The Qi-certified radiant Wireless Charger is easy to install and can replace any standard, single-gang outlet using existing electrical wiring. Qi charging technology cuts the cord for your devices. Finally, your phone is truly wireless!

LEGRAND — A TRUSTED LEADER IN POWER AND LIGHTING Legrand has been innovating brilliant solutions for over 100 years. As a global leader in creating inspired designs, Legrand improves the delivery and control of power, light and data. We transform spaces where people live and work. The radiant collection by Legrand — it’s designed to be better.

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Upgrading to Meet Production Demands Panduit ecosystem helps noosa* yoghurt speed production at maximum efficiency while increasing network reliability and productivity Business Challenges noosa yoghurt’s commitment to making a superior product propelled the company to invest in a $5 million plant upgrade that was completed in 2015. As the original plant increased production, a small, standalone industrial network grew organically while product demand surged. Because the network grew without standardized methods, it became cumbersome to troubleshoot, often resulting in costly unscheduled downtime.

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With both enterprise and plant floor network workstations in the same locations throughout the plant, the company also needed to assure a clear demarcation between enterprise and manufacturing zone network resources. This would allow these critical networks to coexist without adversely affecting one another in the case of a network event. To accommodate its expected growth, decrease downtime, and promote product standardization, noosa yoghurt needed a robust, future-ready solution.

Strategic ck-thinking driverObjectives uses cable ties to nurse his truck plant upgrade would maintain noosa yoghurt’s competitive dreds ofThe miles home after serpentine belt breaks on advantage while solidifying it as a major contender in the food and beverage industry. It would also allow the company to increase its ote highway.

Along with network zone systems, the design incorporated NEMA 4X stainless steel sloped-top zone enclosures to prevent contamination. They are easy to clean and maintain, improving hygienic conditions. The sloping feature allows for quick washdowns and prevents water from collecting on the top of the enclosure.

The backbone of the industrial network consists of Dielectric Conduited Fiber (DCF) OM4 multimode fiber to meet current environmental requirements and future performance needs. DCF fiber provides high-density connectivity and ease of installation within buildings and allows easy troubleshooting for noosa yoghurt’s network connections.

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Ty-Rap® Cable Ties Save a Frozen Day Quick-thinking driver uses cable ties to nurse his truck hundreds of miles home after serpentine belt breaks on remote highway.

Peter Jakabek faced a sudden dilemma as he hauled equipment across the frozen Canadian prairie.

It was 1:30 p.m. Dec. 17, 2017, when the serpentine belt snapped on his diesel truck. His daughter and a friend were aboard for the ride.

The nearest town, Russell, Manitoba, was 25 miles down the highway.

Jakabek, an excavation company owner from near Winnipeg, couldn’t leave his trailer and equipment sitting along the road 227 miles from home while he went for help. And he didn’t want his friend and daughter to wait in a freezing truck for help to arrive.

Like the savvy mechanic he is, Jakabek did what you do when you need performance. He reached for Ty-Rap® cable ties from Thomas & Betts, a member of the ABB Group.

Jakabek fashioned four cable tie loops to fit where the serpentine belt had been, between the crankshaft pulley and water pump.

A generator on the truck’s flatbed kept the electrical system charged.

On the Road Again

The trio nudged their fully loaded rig back onto the highway, watching the heat gauge to make sure the makeshift Ty-Rap belt turned the water pump to cool the engine.

After 10 minutes, they stopped to check. The ties had held. The engine was cool. They gradually accelerated to highway speed and continued toward home. Once in cell phone range, Jakabek alerted his wife to buy spare parts in Winnipeg

and head in their direction, still about three hours away.

The generator failed to keep up with the electrical load, so they stopped 60 miles from home to shed lights, freeing power to keep the engine’s computers running. All but one of the Ty-Rap ties were still in service, so Jakabek replaced the broken one, and they continued at highway speed.

Finally, with new parts in hand, Jakabek stopped to check the engine compartment. The Ty-Rap fix was still working. Figuring it would last a few more miles, he drove the rest of the way home before cutting the Ty-Rap loops and installing the new serpentine belt.

The Ty-Rap cable ties were in the emergency road kit Jakabek took to handle any breakdowns they might encounter on their 1,490-mile round trip to Bonnyville, Alberta.

Why pack Ty-Rap? Before he started his company in 2007, Jakabek was an aircraft maintenance engineer. “I learned the value of good materials,” he said. “There’s no point buying cheap cable ties. Soon as it gets cold, they break.”

The Experts Take a Look

Jakabek sent his makeshift Ty-Rap belt to Thomas & Betts, where engineer Joseph Ferris and senior project engineer Ben Freeman examined the ties. They were rated for 120 lbs., so Jakabek’s installation put little strain on them, the engineers concluded. The stipples on the bottom were hardly

worn, indicating that the loops gripped tightly and did not slip. The connection points — most likely to fail as they whipped and flexed around the truck’s pulleys at high RPMs — seemed solidly connected and only slightly worn.

“Based on what I see, he probably could have gotten double the miles if he had to,” Ferris noted.

“But it’s absolutely not something we recommend,” Freeman said. “Carry an extra serpentine belt instead.”

To which point the T&B legal department added, “While we congratulate Mr. Jakabek’s ingenuity and appreciate that sometimes necessity is the mother of invention, Ty-Rap cable ties are designed and sold for specific limited uses and are only warranted when used as intended by the manufacturer.”

When Performance Matters

T&B engineer Maurus C. Logan introduced Ty-Rap, the original cable tie, in 1958 for Boeing to bundle electrical cables in its aircraft fuselages. In the 60 years since, Ty-Rap has morphed into several specialty lines for various uses with its characteristic Grip of Steel® metal barb.

Whether Ty-Rap has been tested exactly like this before is an open question, but Jakabek’s experience underscores a key point: When performance matters, you can count on Ty-Rap. See a video of Jakabek’s story at https://bit.ly/2mMWlr6. © 2018 ABB Asea Brown Boveri Ltd and its related entities.

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Everyday Lighting Done Right™ CUSTOMER GOAL: Finding a product selection that makes it simple — designed specifically for contractors and eliminates any unnecessary guesswork.

SOLUTION: With our Contractor Select™ program, you have: THE RIGHT PRODUCTS. Contractor Select includes our most popular products for the most common projects — perfect for those everyday lighting jobs. We’ve got you covered in every category.

READILY AVAILABLE PRODUCTS. With inventory available, Contractor Select helps you stay on schedule. And, for those larger projects, we have these products in stock and available for same-day shipment.

TRUSTED PERFORMANCE. Have peace of mind in your selection knowing Contractor Select products are backed by Lithonia Lighting®, Juno® and Sensor Switch®, the trusted brands of professionals for over 70 years.

RESULTS: Have the confidence that you’ve selected the right products with the right performance at the right time — when you need them. Now, let’s get down to business with Contractor Select. www.contractorselect.com

Truck Manufacturer Seeks Reliable, Consistent Partner CUSTOMER’S CHALLENGE A truck manufacturer needed a reliable manufacturer to provide their specific design on time, to spec, and the same every time.

SOLUTION The Belden Engineering team went to work on their design suggesting enhancements and quality measures to ensure reliable.

RESULTS Customer was so pleased with the improved quality and deliveries, they have now expanded their use of Belden to all their factory floor and construction applications.

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An LED Lighting Solution Delivers Across-the-Board Success OPPORTUNITY

SOLUTION

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RE/MAX’s world headquarters is a beautiful 12-story, 240,000-square-foot structure. Built in 2006, it was selected as the “Office Project of the Year” by the Denver Metro Commercial Association of Realtors.

In 2015, RE/MAX management made the decision to upgrade the standard fixtures throughout the entire building to Cree® ZR Series LED troffers featuring the Cree SmartCast® Technology advanced control solution. Daylight harvesting was made available on all controlled luminaires.

The Cree LED lighting and advanced control solution delivers a reduced heat load and overall energy savings. This upgrade resulted in more than 60 percent reductions in both kilowatt hours and peak-demand kilowatts.

In 2013, the first LEDs were installed in the building, but management was soon ready for more flexibility and further efficiencies.

RE/MAX takes great pride in the fact that its headquarters building is LEED® Certified.

Maintaining an exceptional Energy Star® score is a top priority.

The ability to dim the emergency egress lights to 10 percent when no one is around has been a big contributor to reduced consumption.

RE/MAX has seen an estimated 90 percent reduction in labor hours for re-lamping, ballast changing and other maintenance tasks.

INNOVATION. QUALITY. HEAVY DUTY.

CUSTOMER CHALLENGE: Professional users are always looking for innovative hand tool products that are easily accessible on the jobsite.

SOLUTION: The low voltage hand tool family from Milwaukee® consists of: CRIMPER 48-22-3075

PUNCHDOWN TOOL 48-22-2165

ELECTRICIAN SNIPS 48-22-4045

UTP STRIPPER 48-22-3065

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• Adjustable blade height spring assist • Consistent and accurate wire stripping • Optimized finger loop • Stripper easily rotates around around wire

• Multi-Pick/Tool take key precision tools and integrated into one convenient tool

Parallel crimp design Consistent crimp force In-line head design Improved visibility, increased accuracy • Easy-to-access jack removal • Modular jacks will not get trapped

Integrated LED Improved visibility Extended reach punchdown blade Optimized ergonomics Prevention of user fatigue

Bolt lock technology Optimized ergonomics Maximum leverage Forged blade and wire gullet Maximum cut performance

RESULTS: Increased productivity and unmatched tool durability.

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RESULT: You can be confident that the solution will manage the demands of today’s emerging technologies. For more than 50 years, Berk-Tek has led the industry in the development of innovative structured cabling solutions to ensure your network is up…and up to the challenge.

*Results determined by external testing. Actual pull speeds may vary depending on pull conditions.

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MAKE YOUR FACILITY “BRITE” CUSTOMER’S GOAL: To improve the sanitary conditions in facilities for food and beverage production, marine and coastal operations, chemical production, water and wastewater treatment and pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.

SOLUTION: BriteRailTM, a new innovative design in conduit support systems for sanitary and wash down environments.

The custom dome-shape design eliminates any flat surface where debris or bacteria can form, and eliminates the ability for water to pool during the washdown process.

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RESULTS: With a custom dome shape design, BriteRailTM: • Minimizes harboring microbial bacteria • Facilitates water run-off because there are no flat surfaces • Improves sanitary conditions in facility • Reduces labor time and costs • Reduces waste-rework

For more information, visit calbrite.com

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Feed-Thru Modular Plugs and FT-45™ Tool SIMPLE

This system makes it SIMPLE • No more wasted materials • No more wasted labor • No sleds of liners As SIMPLE as • Align wires • Insert into connector • Verify wire order • FT-45™ Tool does the rest

Straightforward, Efficient and Easy to Install LEDVANCE LED luminaires and retrofit kits are the ideal solution to fit your needs for everyday applications. The luminaires have all the necessary features and functions — offering proven quality and performance, perfectly matched to your everyday requirements.

CUSTOMER’S GOALS • Update existing lighting systems while • delivering improved illumination • Reduce maintenance costs while minimizing the impact on daily operations • Use fixtures that are high quality, high peformance, and contractor-friendly

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• Identify traditional lighting usage that can be replaced with LED solutions to reduce MRO spend SOLUTION Replace HID recessed downlight systems and match the existing footprint with Sylvania Luminaires 10” Canopy. SYLVANIA Canopy LED luminaires are environmentally preferable alternatives to traditional luminaires, offering up to 79 percent energy savings.

The fixtures: • Offer a uniform color temperature • Provide an aesthetically pleasing, low-profile design with extremely durable luminaires for installation in low ceilings.

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• Distribute light evenly to avoid glare • Ideal as a retrofit (or in new installations), the Canopy series is offered in 20, 40 and 55-watt versions for use in canopies, entryways, parking garages and stairwells, delivering between 2300 and 6300 lumens in 4000K and 5000K. RESULTS • Energy savings and improved light quality with minimal install time

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• Optimum performance for extended service and rated life (≥50,000 hours L70).

The DLC Premium-listed luminaire is designed to operate through the 120277 VAC universal voltage range. The driver is 0-10V dimmable down to 12 percent.

MINIMIZE REWORK. DECREASE LABOR TIME. CONTRACTOR’S GOALS: Set up long conduit runs, mount cable tray and hang fixtures in the quickest, most efficient means possible.

SOLUTION: Klein’s Cross-Line Laser Level with Plumb Spot (Cat. No. 93LCLS) minimizes labor time and decreases rework because it sets up quickly, is self-leveling and makes it easy to see horizontal and vertical lines at the same time.

The plum spot laser pinpoints locations for lighting runs. This feature reduces the number of workers needed because one person can set up all the markings for the run using this tool.

RESULTS: Contractors can expect to reduce the time and labor required to set up long conduit runs, mount cable trays and hang fixtures with the Cross-Line Level. Rework is reduced significantly because the contractor is getting it right the first time.

Prepare Your Network for The Future of Building Intelligence with PowerWise® 4PPoE • Anticipate the Requirements of IoT • Improve energy efficiency and installation productivity • PowerWise® 4PPoE cabling converges up to 100 Watts of power and 1 Gigabit data transmission

Visit www.kleintools.com to learn more.

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