NEW PRODUCTS & TECHNOLOGY
May 25, 2009

AMERI-SHRED CORP. has introduced the DC Series Industrial Dust Collector for industrial paper shredders. The DC1100 is made of all-steel construction with a 1-horsepower motor. A filtration system is standard and rated at 99.99% efficiency on particles that measure 0.5 micron or greater, according to the company. Options include a selection of voltages, phases, paint colors and finishes.

For more information, call 800-634-8981 or visit www.ameri-shred.com.

CARAUSTAR INDUSTRIES INC. has added a perforated edge protector to its Protect-A-Board and Protect-A-Wrap line. The Snap-Right product is for use with point-of-purchase or display-ready packaging and includes perforation at designated intervals for customer ease of use and access to palletized products. The product is manufactured using 100% recycled paperboard.

For more information, call 678-910-0353 or visit www.caraustar.com.

ERIEZ MANUFACTURING CO. has introduced a compact, vertically designed sorting machine that can be integrated into an existing plant. The EcoTowerSort configuration consists of a Rare Earth Drum Magnet, an Eddy Current Separator, a ProSort metal Sorter and an Inductive Sensor Air Sorter. The machines is available in widths of 24 inches to 118 inches, and bottom or top blowing designs can be selected.

For more information, call 888-300-3743 or visit www.eriez.com.

FALCON ELECTRIC INC. has introduced the Solid-State Voltage Regulator. The SVR Pro Series is designed to eliminate power disturbances with sensitive laboratory instrumentation, testing results and process flow. The SVR features a wide input voltage window and an optional battery backup feature.

For more information, call 800-842-6940 or visit www.falconups.com.

KOMAR INDUSTRIES INC. has introduced a transportable shredder/compactor. The EM-PSC Auger is an electromechanical unit equipped with a 100-kilowatt generator mounted on a roll-off machine bed for delivery directly to the job site. The 7.4-cubic-yard hopper accepts almost any kind of construction debris. A 40-horsepower electric motor drives an auger screw that shreds and compacts with 178,000 foot-pounds of force.

For more information, call 614-836-2366 or visit www.komarindustries.com.

GREENPEACE has announced the release of an iPhone application for its Recycled Tissue and Toilet Paper Guide. The tool, created by 3rd Whale, gives consumers a quick and easy way to choose the greenest paper products sold at the supermarket.

The application is available for download for the iPhone and Google Android at www.greenpeace.org/tissueguide.

KENWORTH TRUCK CO. has added an aftermarket crew cab conversion option for the Kenworth T270 and T370 medium-duty diesel-electric hybrids in pickup and delivery and utility applications. The 157-inch BBC crew cab uses a one-piece fiberglass roof with 4-inch raised rear section. The crew cab structure is aluminum, provides an additional 52 inches of length, and is 84 inches wide at the rear.

For more information, call 425-828-5196 or visit www.kenworth.com.

MAR-BAL INC. has introduced the Fire-Gard Waste Safe, a fire-resistant wastebasket made from thermoset material with fiberglass reinforcement. The wastebasket is green in color and bears a recycling logo, and it is nontoxic and will not burn, leak or melt, according to the company. The wastebasket is available in 14-quart and 27-quart capacities.

For more information, call 440-543-4691 or visit www.mar-bal.com.

MORBARK INC. has introduced an externally adjustable safety element for its Morbark 3800, 4600XL, 6600 and 7600 wood hog grinders. The full breakaway torque limiter system protects the engine and clutch against shock and overload without stalling the engine and adjusts to meet requirements of the material being processed.

For more information, call 800-831-0042 or visit www.morbark.com.

RUBBERMAID COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS LLC has introduced the Two Stream Glutton Recycling Station. The station is an integrated system that includes two removable 23-gallon Slim Jim containers in one Glutton for a total capacity of 46 gallons. There are three possible sortation openings to choose from and optional color-coded symbols and word labels for visual cues for separating and recycling waste.

For more information, call 540-542-8695 or visit www.rcpworksmarter.com.

SAFETY STORAGE INC. has introduced a prefabricated Municipal Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Unit that handles low-volume hazardous waste. The building is constructed of welded 12-gauge steel with a chemical-resistant coating for extra strength and all-weather durability. A security locking system with inside safety release, air intake vents and hazard labeling are standard features.

For more information, call 800-344-6539 or visit www.safetystorage.com.

VERMEER MANUFACTURING CO. has introduced an electric-powered horizontal grinder for wood waste recycling. The HG6000E drum is powered by two electrical motors producing 600 horsepower. Two separate electric motors power the hydraulic circuits and cooling system.

For more information, call 888-837-6337 or visit www.vermeer.com.

ZEBRA SKIMMERS CORP. has introduced Uncle Earl’s Soap for machinists, designed to prevent the irritation caused by metalworking fluid’s chemistry and biology.

For more information, call 888-249-4855 or visit www.zebraskimmers.com

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