Gripple Fast Trak Installs Quicker than Traditional Suspension Systems
Equipment weighing 75 pounds or more that is installed in-line with ducts must be laterally braced independently of them, according to section 13.6.7 of ASCE 7. This equipment then needs dedicated bracing from the duct bracing.
That’s where Gripple’s Fast Trak comes into play. Now in its third iteration of improvements, the technology has been optimized for a quick and secure install, according to Tommy Luce, business development manager at Gripple USA. He said Fast Trak is available for all trades wanting to build a trapeze with a simple slide and click installation, with no tools required for adjustments.
Hang Spiral Duct with Looping Gripper from Griplock Systems
The SMACNA TRI verified and approved Looping Gripper from Griplock Systems is an easy-to-use cable hanging system for spiral ductwork. The looping gripper comes in three sizes to be used with galvanized cable with diameters from 1/16-inch to 1/8-inch, providing working load limits ranging from 75 pounds up to 250 pounds.
The looping gripper hanging system is easier and faster to install than traditional HVAC hangers and straps, saving time and labor costs. It is designed to create a loop around spiral duct for secure support and allow the installer to make tool- free height adjustments and level ductwork quickly.
The galvanized cable can be purchased in bulk spools or cut to length and supplied with a variety of end fittings to secure to structure.
Baltimore Aircoil Company Inc. Reinvents Heat-Rejection with Environmentally Friendly Refrigeration Products
Baltimore Aircoil Company Inc. (BAC) sustainable heat-rejection products for refrigeration include the CXVT Evaporative Condenser XE models, the Vertex Evaporative Condenser, and the Trillium Series Adiabatic Condenser. The design of these products significantly improves environmental lifetime operating impact by addressing factors such as energy usage, water and chemical usage, refrigerant impact, maintenance, and consumables.
These systems reduce energy usage by eliminating friction from belts and pulleys, and also eliminate efficiency degradation that can result from belt slippage and pulley wear. They also provide extremely high motor efficiency and part-load operation.
The materials of construction offered by BAC help reduce water and chemical usage. For example, Evertough Construction and the TriArmor Corrosion Protection System basin allow customers to operate condensers with increased cycles of concentration, reducing water and chemical usage by up to 20%.
Specifically, the smart basin design of Vertex Evaporative Condensers result in 30% less water operating volume, thus using less water and chemicals. Adiabatic technology also reduces water usage anywhere from 30% to 80%, due to its ability to only use water when necessary.
