Product Showcase

June 14, 2009
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Product Showcase

Art glass pendants


A new series of textured and patterned “art glass” pendants has been released by Nora Lighting for use in residential, hospitality, and commercial installations. Inspired by images in nature, the series features an extensive selection of luminous designs from European and American glassworks. With unique model names, such as Tsunami, Rain Fall, and Agua, the new Nora series offers creative styling and versatile applications. The pendants can be canopy-, rail-, or track-mounted and are available in energy-saving compact fluorescent (13W to 26W with GU24 socket); low voltage (JC 6.35 [50W]); and line voltage (candelabra base [60W], medium base [100W] and G9 base [40W]).

Ceramic floor tiles



Metropolitan Ceramics® offers a ceramic tile with a preconsumer recycled content of over 60%. ENVIROQUARRY® is 1/2 thick and is available in three standard sizes. ENVIROQUARRY tiles are hard fired, making them durable enough for the most demanding/heavy traffic installations and are suitable for indoor and outdoor use in any climate.

Air purifier



The PureAir Blaster by Mintie, Inc., is durable, lightweight, and compact. It operates with HEPA or new Geo95 filters for more economical protection of patient-occupied and unoccupied areas. Variable speed 200-600 CFM units can be stacked three high and up to five can be daisy chained together using the built-in convenience outlets. The impact-resistant housing is also flame retardant and does not support bacterial growth. With multiple filter options and scalability the PureAir Blaster makes it easy to handle any project.

High-performance building systems



Eco Core blends on-site and off-site construction allowing for faster construction and complex architectural design. Eco Core provides a wide range of healthcare buildings including rural clinics, physician offices, hospital support service buildings, urgent care facilities, diagnostic centers, and dialysis clinics. Benefits include: sustainable “green” design, lower carbon footprint, savings of up to 60% of total construction time, custom floor plans, improved seismic, and wind load durability.

Floor covering solutions



Forbo Flooring Systems launches its new Marmoleum Global 3 collection, meeting the needs of architects, designers, and facility managers looking for stylish floor covering solutions that are ecologically sound and economically advantageous.

Carbon monoxide detector



The new CO1224T carbon monoxide detector from System Sensor provides a simple, inexpensive test that verifies the carbon monoxide cell's functionality when using canned carbon monoxide. Featuring RealTest technology, simply press the test button to check the detector's circuitry. If needed, spray carbon monoxide into the detector's sensor-the detector will go into alarm, indicating a functional unit.

Wire-free locking system



Mul-T-Lock's Interactive® CLIQ® electromechanical security platform offers wire-free, easy-to-install, smart locking. Capable of instantly activating/deactivating key authorizations, scheduling keys, giving audit trail reports, and more, CLIQ is ideal for healthcare applications. With a wide range of easy retrofit solutions, CLIQ is perfect for securing records, pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, etc., meeting HIPAA standards and catering to the needs of ever-changing staff schedules and responsibilities.

Automatic door operation



The Detex EasyKit specifies everything needed for a healthcare facility with only one price and no problems. Illustrated here, AODx10ERx1S-1, Automatically Operated Door EasyKit, integrates Advantex latch retraction exit device and a low-energy, automatic door operator, prewired with a built-in latch retraction power supply. Also included are two wireless ADA buttons, power transfer, code-compliant signage, and a wiring diagram, providing easy, mistake-free installation. The EasyKit is for use in assisted living, hospitals, medical clinics, and applications requiring access control with low-energy, automatic operation.

Bariatric water closet



The Zurn 1,000-pound bariatric wall hung water closet and carrier system are specifically designed for a hospital environment for use in the bariatric units. A complete system, including a Z1203-XB carrier and Z5690 bariatric toilet, will withstand loadings of up to 1,000 pounds. The bariatric toilet is provided with an open front, elongated, antimicrobial polypropylene seat for enhanced patient comfort. The unit is fabricated from type 304 stainless steel and is available with an antimicrobial powder coating. The fixture is manufactured in accordance with ANSI A112.19.12 standards.

Photoluminescent stair nosing



Wooster Products has developed a photoluminscent (glow-in-the-dark) stair nosing model 333-NG, to help prevent falls when going down steps during low- or no-light situations. These easy-to-install, made-to-length nosings will fit onto any existing steps. The product is compliant with NYC and IBC building codes.

Single-ply roofing system



The Duro-Last® prefabricated, single-ply roofing system is ideal for virtually any flat or low-sloped medical building application. The highly reflective white membrane delivers real energy cost savings for facility managers. Extremely durable and easily installed without disrupting daily operations, the Duro-Last system is also leak-proof and virtually maintenance-free.

Healthcare Building Ideas 2009 Spring;6(2):40-42