MANUFACTURER’S LITERATURE
Ladder safety literature
Loughlin Enterprises is offering literature describing its new Ladder Beacon. Developed by a firefighter, this mercury-switch-activated strobe light is a dependable aid to the firefighter in locating the means of egress, a ladder. When placed on the tip of an aerial, Ladder Beacon also assists the operator in determining proper location and positioning. The Lexan-protected, high-impact device activates when any ladder it’s attached to is placed in an upright position.
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Absorbent product booklet
A 16-page, four-color booklet is available from New Pig Corp. The booklet uses pictures and diagrams to describe the company’s super-absorbent sock, which sucks up liquids from accident spills.
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Fire hose catalog
National Fire Hose Corp. announces the availability of its newly revised industrial catalog, which contains descriptions of and specifications for standard items and some new products. These include a lightweight, economical, 100% synthetic milldischarge hose; a lightweight, small-diameter ⅝-inch hose suited for recreational vehicles and boats; and a complete line of nitrile converted hose.
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Firefighter suit catalog
Globe announces the availability of a 24page, four-color catalog on its firefighter suits and accessories. The booklet contains descriptions and pictures of the company’s turnout suits, including specifications and special features.
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Technological publication
The latest edition of Technology Briefings, a publication designed to keep Detroit Diesel Allison customers up to date on technological developments, is now available from the company.
This issue is a six-page brochure featuring the testing Detroit Diesel Allison does to assure that customer expectations are met. Testing methods described include failure-based testing and new statistical testing techniques.
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Chain brochure
A six-page brochure on the Rapco carbidetipped fire department-style saw chain is available from The Cutter’s Edge. It includes specifications and information on applications for carbide-tipped chains in ventilation operations.
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Uniform brochure
A 20-page, four-color brochure is now available from Dornan Uniforms. The brochure contains pictures and describes the company’s uniforms and accessories, including those for firefighters, industrial workers, and police and security personnel.
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