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IEN / FEB '16 25 www.ien.com Product Spotlight Secondary Warning for Dock Safety Industrial Watertight Product Line Expansion Safety Relay Unit Cleaner and Deodorizer Protect-O-Gate Pivot Gate APS Resource (Mequon, WI) has introduced its S.W.A.T. (Secondary Warning Alert Technology) module, which adds an extra layer of protection for dock operations by visually alerting workers to use caution anytime there is a change in dock status. The fi rst of its kind in the material handling industry, the S.W.A.T. module is designed to work in combination with a dock's LED dock light and vehicle restraint. When the vehicle restraint indicates a change in dock status, the S.W.A.T. module fl ashes the interconnected dock light at a rate of 30 fl ashes per minute (fpm). Features include: • A compact design, to minimize risk of damage. • A polymer housing that resists corrosion. • Easy mounting on a loading dock wall next to the vehicle restraint control panel. • An LED status light to indicate receptacle output status. www.apsresource.com; 262-518-1000 Legrand (Syracuse, NY) has announced the expansion of its Pass & Seymour industrial watertight product line with new products designed to safety in a variety of harsh applications. Specifi cs include: • Watertight Ground Continuity Monitoring – The new industrial watertight ground continuity monitoring products have a dual bright blue or red LED indicator, which is encased in a transparent thermoplastic elastomer. This allows the lights to be seen while providing a NEMA 6P/IP67 rating. • Black Watertight Plugs and Connectors – 14W47BK (2)New Pass & Seymour black industrial watertight plugs and connectors are made with thermoplastic elastomer all-black construction that stands up to impacts, oils, chemicals, heat and weather. The nickel-plated blades and contacts are designed for long lasting, superior 15W47BK (2)corrosion resistance and the multipoint sealing system provides environmental protection of: NEMA 4, 4X, 6, 6P & IP67 ratings. • Watertight Receptacles – New Pass & Seymour industrial watertight receptacles offer an impact-resistant Valox lid, cover plate and receptacle body that withstands impacts, chemicals and corrosion. These receptacles come with spring-loaded fl ip covers that offer protection when the device is not in use and are made with a stainless steel hinge spring and pin for corrosion resistance. www.legrand.com Omron Automation and Safety (Hoffman Estates, IL) introduces the G9SE Safety Relay Unit, a slim size safety relay unit that signifi cantly reduces installation and troubleshooting time/costs for machine builders. The unit's screw-less push-in terminal allows fast and easy installation, and with one of the slimmest profi les on the market it requires signifi cantly less panel space. The troubleshooting process is vastly simplifi ed by the design and usage of intuitive diagnostic LEDs. Omron's G9SE is ideal for a wide range of safety input devices such as emergency stop switches, door switches and light curtains. Key features of the G9SE safety relay unit include: • A slim design (17.5 mm or 22.5 mm) to save mounting space. • Modules with two or four safety contacts and OFF-delay timing available. • Simple front-side wiring using screw-less terminals. • 15ms max response time. • Safe OFF delay function up to PLe. www.omron247.com; 866-88-OMRON Warsaw Chemical Co., Inc. (Warsaw, IN) introduces OSO Clean, an all-purpose cleaner and deodorizer and ice melt neutralizer. OSO Clean is able to clean and deodorize in a single step, producing a bright, shiny and streak-free surface for fl oors, walls, countertops, carpets and many other washable surfaces. It also can be used to dissolve ice melt and rock salt residue. OSO Clean is great for automatic scrubbers, mop and bucket or spray and wipe applications and is excellent for fl oor fi nish maintenance. It is a super-concentrated formula that features a fresh, lavender fragrance, uses biodegradable surfactants and is effective even under hard water conditions. www.warsaw-chem.com; 800-548-3396 Benko Products, Inc. (Sheffi eld Village, OH) offers the Protect-O-Gate Pivot Gate that can be customized to accommodate various confi gurations. The pivot gate eliminates the potential for falls and other accidents associated with mezzanine loading areas. Counter-balanced and operator-friendly, the unit features easy access to the staging area, says the company. Features include: • The ability for unsafe conventional devices such as chains, lift-out gates and sliding gates to be bypassed, eliminating workers' exposure to potential falls and injuries. • A set-up where the gate cannot be bypassed. When the enclosure closest to the edge of the mezzanine is lifted to allow load delivery, the second enclosure is resting on the mezzanine, blocking personnel from potential falls. • Custom sizing, with optional increased load height available to 80". Any dimensions can be modifi ed to meet the specs of your application. www.benkoproducts.com; 440-934-2180