Products/Services/Media: May 2022

MSA

MSA’s LUNAR and G1. Built on a software-based platform, the MSA G1 features compatibility with the all-new LUNAR Connected Device and enables firefighter gear to become increasingly connected and work together. Firefighting is more unpredictable than ever. Discover why, when the pressure is on, connectivity matters most. The future of firefighting fits in your hand. http://msasafety.com/connected-firefighter. (800) 672-2222.


Mercedes Textiles Ltd.

Mercedes Textiles Ltd.’s KrakenEXO SUPER IITM is engineered to address the tactical challenges of the 2½-inch attack line. The KrakenEXO SUPER IITM offers a more manageable size and weight while still achieving 210- to 300-gpm with increased flexibility, high kink resistance, and low friction loss—all combined with Mercedes Textiles’ proven strength and durability. Compared to a standard 2½-inch, KrakenEXO SUPER IITM is up to 40 pounds lighter per 50 feet and up to 160 pounds less over 200 feet. With a 2.125-inch internal diameter, it is also more ergonomic: easier to grip, hold on to, and maneuver. www.mercedestextiles.com/SUPER2. (514) 335-4337.


Coxreels

Coxreels® EXTREME DUTY XTM SERIES SPRING REWIND REEL is born from the highest strength springs, stainless-steel rollers, dual-sintered bronze bearings, multiple axle supports, and welded box frames, offering the world’s most robust reel solution. All sizes of the XTM Series use dual permanently lubricated bearings, rigidly fixing the drum assembly to the solid one-inch steel axle for consistent stability. High temperature, steel-core arbors transfer the heavy-duty spring motor torque to the multiple supported axle, ensuring reliable rewind in odd positions or dirty situations. Available in pressure ranges up to 5,000 psi. www.coxreels.com. (800) 269-7335.


Cummins

CumminsSD 20 DIESEL GENERATOR SET for commercial mobile applications is suited for a variety of trailer and vehicle applications such as disaster relief, mobile medical, mobile command centers, and ambulances. This open generator set has been engineered to fit in tight chassis, measuring just over 28 inches high, 26 inches wide, and 58 inches long. Relocation capabilities for the battery terminals and fuel connections allow for integration flexibility in unique and custom installations. The new SD 20 also offers 20kW standby power at 60Hz. www.cummins.com. (800) 286-6467.

Hand entrapped in rope gripper

Elevator Rescue: Rope Gripper Entrapment

Mike Dragonetti discusses operating safely while around a Rope Gripper and two methods of mitigating an entrapment situation.
Delta explosion

Two Workers Killed, Another Injured in Explosion at Atlanta Delta Air Lines Facility

Two workers were killed and another seriously injured in an explosion Tuesday at a Delta Air Lines maintenance facility near the Atlanta airport.