What’s New… (October 01, 2003)
October 1, 2003
By
Canadian Consulting Engineer
CIVILIntelligent Engineering of the U.K. has developed a proprietary technology for repairing and rebuilding stiffened steel plated structures. Known as the Sandwich Plate System, it has a polyurethan...
CIVIL
Intelligent Engineering of the U.K. has developed a proprietary technology for repairing and rebuilding stiffened steel plated structures. Known as the Sandwich Plate System, it has a polyurethane-elastomer core between two steel plates. The core material was developed by BASF and is injected using Gusmer equipment. www.gusmer.com, e-mail enquiries@ie-sps.com
INDUSTRIAL
MSA has a new portable Solaris Multigas Detector. The four-gas instrument provides simultaneous detection of CO, O2, H2S and combustible gas. It weighs less than 8 ounces and is encased in rubberized armour. www.msanet.com
ENVIRONMENT
The Ultra-SelfBailer by UltraTech can be connected to almost any outdoor containment system. The unit allows water to passively drain while patented filtering media removes any oil or other hydrocarbons. www.stormwater-products.com
ELECTRICAL
Schneider is taking steps to eliminate lead and other metals and chemicals from products manufactured for European markets. By July 1, 2006 the EU will forbid the sale of any electrical and electronic equipment containing lead, mercury, cadmium, chrome and the polybrominated biphenyl flame retardants PBB and PBDE. www.SquareD.com
