New Product Profile

Jan. 9, 2006
The following product descriptions of equipment are offered as a service to readers and are not intended as an endorsement. To obtain more information on any item listed, contact the manufacturer or visit www.airportbusiness.com.

The Parallax Aircraft Docking System (PADS), a visual guidance docking system that can be used by both pilots on an incoming aicraft and is visible to pilots in all weather conditions, is introduced by the ASM Group. PADS is a group static system that combines the principles of parallax with the latest LED technology to provide clear stand centerline guidance and stopping information on one display. PADS displays individual aircraft type, aximuth pointer, and stopping position information. Can be individually configured by both pilots to each stand and for a range of different aircraft types; www.asmgroup.info.

The New Type 3639 Noise Monitoring Terminal (NMT) from Bruel & Kjaer (B&K), a global partner of Rannoch, is now available. The noise monitor features an all-new outdoor microphone and enclosure design that is both rugged and lightweight. The monitor has all the modern options, including 1/2-second logging, 1/3-octave band analyses, sound recording, weather data logging, remote control, GPS, and wireless and solar power capability. Rannoch’s AirScene.NET platform is designed to seamlessly integrate with the new B&K monitoring terminals, providing airport users with state-of-the-art NOMS solutions; www.rannoch.com.

Blast Window Retention Anchor Systems are available from CINTEC America. Designed to offer a customized solution for each application and masonry substrate to provide maximum resistance to explosions; www.cintec.net.

The Flatlite® electroluminescent (EL) light is introduced by E-Lite Technologies. Available on a coil up to 300 feet long, the product is 0.025 inches thick and is available in widths from 0.25 inches to 30 inches. Can be cut to size with hand tools and electrical connectors and located virtually anywhere on the lamp. Alows for ultra-thin backlighting, unique edge lighting, simple cove, cabinet, accent lighting, and egress applications. Available for indoor and outdoor use in eight colors; www.e-lite.com.

Glo-Glov safety gloves are available from Emergency Responder Products. Designed to be highly-visible day or night, compact, lightweight, and to fit in a pocket; www.emergencyresponder products.com.

A New 1200 Series of Self-Contained, Gas-Powered Hot Water Pressure Washers with an integrated welded roll cage designed to secure the heating coil and help protect the machine is available from Hotsy. All eight models of the 1200 series use diesel (or fuel oil) to heat water and produce cleaning power ranging from 3000 to 4000 PSI of water pressure and 4.3 to 5.6 GPM of flow volume; www.hotsy.com.

The 2430 Mitylite Plus 4AA is available from Pelican Products, Inc. Features a high-powered Xenon bulb that blasts some 32 lumens for up to four hours of consecutive battery burn time. The 2430 is water resistant, constructed of rugged ABS Resin plastic, and is UL Class 1, Division 2 approved. Comes standard with a safety lanyard as well as a helmet clip for hard hat attachment and is backed by Pelican’s lifetime guarantee of excellence; www.pelican.com.

The SV-LCD50 liquid crystal display monitor, designed for heavy-duty mobile applications, is available from Safety Vision. Features a 5-inch diagonal screen and built-in control box. The monitor features two-camera input capacity and an adjustable speaker; turns on automatically when the transmission is put in reverse; www.safetyvision.com.

The TRAP (Temporary Roadblock Apparatus Pack) is designed to multi-task as a portable remote control or manned left or right hand checkpoint, access gate, roadblock, detour, high security parking and perimeter control device. One person can control up to four or more traps at a time, and with a remote control, authorized personnel can enter or egress secure areas without exiting their vehicle. TRAP also has options like radio-control, segmented reflective gates, solar charger, and a wireless IR day and night vision camera; www.batteryoperated barrier.com.

A One-Piece Hydraulic Door which features a self-supporting header frame is now available from Schweiss Bi-fold Doors. Designed to allow the customer to fit the door to the existing building without revamping the supporting structure of the building. Features include: minimum 4-inch headroom; adapts to any new or existing building; available in any size; pre-built with a bottom truss to give added strength and rigidity; www.bifold.com.

An Approach Plate Stiffener is available from Sporty’s Pilot Shop. Insert the product into a yoke-mounted chart clip, then slide in any approach plate. The chart will remain flat so a pilot can keep both hands free and still read it. The small, lightweight plastic design takes up no extra space and is designed not to interfere with the yoke; www.sportys.com.

The ECO-HPS™ from Tennant is designed to be an environmentally friendly urethane topcoat that is for aircraft hangars and other high-profile applications. Eco-HPS offers chemical resistance to punishing chemicals, Skydrol®, and jet fuels. It also offers UV light stability; www.tennantco.com.

The CTG-1 clock controlled tone generator designed to provide accurately timed alert tones or buzzer sounds over an existing paging system is available from Viking Electronics.The CTG-1 can be programmed to output single, double or triple alert tones or buzzer sounds with up to 128 events in a 24 hour period. Each day of the week can be programmed to either on or off, allowing you to turn off the alert tones during specific days of the week. The CTG-1 has three contact closure inputs for triggering an emergency siren, evacuation signal, or a door bell sound; www.vikingelectronics.com.