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Volume 1, Issue 2
Efficiency Equals Profit
and WESCO Makes It Happen. page 16
Make the Grade
in Time Savings
with Service Wire Products.
page 10
Install Once
And You're Done for
10 Years!
page 15
Save Space.
Reduce Costs.
page 20
WESCO is excited to
announce our 2016
VIP Loyalty Program!
The VIP Loyalty Program is about enhancing relationships and
providing superior customer support. We recognize that our
customers are our most important asset and we want to be an
important part of their growth.
Earn an exciting opportunity for you and a guest to cruise the Caribbean
in luxury or travel to the Dominican Republic with all-inclusive benefits!
Qualified WESCO purchases made between January 1, 2016 –
December 31, 2016 are eligible to earn a
VIP travel reward in the Spring of 2017.*
To learn about WESCO’s 2016 Loyalty Program
and how to enroll email vip@wescodist.com.
*Travel destination and program timing subject to change.
Meet the WESCO Construction Team
Need more information? Contact our team
of Construction Directors to learn more
about opportunities available through WESCO.
John Muenchen
Jim Paplaczyk
Gail Del Rio
Jim Targonski
Director of Construction
Email: jmuenchen@wesco.com
Phone: (770) 313-7813
Director of Construction, West
Email: gdelrio@wesco.com
Phone: (408) 759-3976
Director of Construction,
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Email: jpaplaczyk@wesco.com
Phone: (630) 408-8210
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In This Issue
WESCO Is Committed to Improving Contractor Productivity
4
3M Premium Vinyl Electric Tapes
6
Service Wire Products Make the Grade in Time Savings
10
Leviton Medical-Grade Strips
12
Install Once and You're Done for 10 Years!
15
Efficiency Equals Profit & WESCO Makes It Happen
16
High Speed Xtra Low Friction (XLF) Industrial Cables
18
Save Space. Reduce Costs.
20
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WESCO Is Committed to Improving
Contractor Productivity
WESCO asks: Is your distributor your partner? Does your partner deliver “Partnership
Profitability” to your bottom line? WESCO sums up all the variables of an integrated
customer partnership with our contractors in this simple equation:
Partnership
Profitability
To help businesses not only survive, but
also thrive, WESCO offers a variety of
value-added services. By taking advantage
of these special programs, electrical
contracting firms can reduce their labor
costs and increase their efficiency in the
field. One way for contractors to save
time and money is by participating in
WESCO’s special material staging and
delivery programs. Our team builds a
materials management plan based on your
construction schedule. We deliver the
products you need when you need them,
and in a mobile manner that allows the
material to follow your flow of installation.
Together with our contractors, we help
you eliminate waste while saving time and
thereby increasing productivity.
Productivity Savings
+
Decreased Product Costs
In addition to streamlining product
delivery, firms also need to boost the
efficiency of their workforce. Vendors
are continually launching new products
to improve ergonomics and save time.
WESCO’s sales representatives can share
a spectrum of products that enable your
electricians to install faster, focus on
the detailed items, and leave simpler
assemblies to be prefabricated offsite.
In addition, WESCO carries a full line of
safety equipment and tools to ensure safe
and expeditious installations. By offering
an array of value-added solutions as well
as products, WESCO is committed to
improving contractors’ bottom lines and
increasing the productivity of their work
force.
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Five Tips for Staying Productive
1.Stay organized. To stay on schedule
and keep within your budget, keep
your job sites clean and well organized
so your electricians can quickly find
the materials they’re looking for.
4.Explore alternate material delivery
methods. Rather than storing more
material than you need for a project,
look into just-in-time delivery on the
right platform for your installation.
2.Invest in technology. While labor
saving tools can be a significant
upfront investment, they can cut
installation time and ultimately reduce
labor hours and improve productivity.
5.Train your electricians. To keep your
field labor force as productive as
possible, offer continuing education
sessions and provide labor-saving
tips and techniques. WESCO offers
training sessions by in-house and
manufacturer partner experts. Ask
your WESCO Sales Representative for
assistance in scheduling meaningful
training sessions so you can enjoy the
right products and install them in the
most expeditious manner.
3.Purchase quality materials.
Contractors may be tempted to
purchase the cheapest materials on
the market, but oftentimes, it’s more
cost effective to buy quality products,
which will last longer and have a
better return on investment.
For more information on WESCO’s construction solutions, contact your local WESCO
branch or visit www.wesco.com/toolbox to submit an inquiry.
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3M Premium Vinyl Electric Tapes
High-performance and versatility for the toughest environments
As an electrician, you are passionate about
what you do. Your work is your currency,
and there’s no substitute for integrity.
3M is proud to provide premium vinyl
electrical tapes that work as hard and
reliably as you do.
• Scotch® Professional Grade Color
Coding Vinyl Electrical Tape 35
• Scotch Super 33+™ Professional Grade
Vinyl Electrical Tape
• Scotch Heavy Duty Grade Vinyl
Electrical Tape Super 88
Stocking a Premium Toolkit
An electrician’s toolkit is incomplete
without vinyl electrical tape. This versatile,
must-have tool helps insulate and protect
connections and cables from corrosion,
abrasion, environmental elements, and
some alkalis and acids. It’s a necessity on
almost any electrical project, big or small.
With such an important role to play, you
want to make sure you’ve chosen the right
tape for the job.
Scotch Super 33+ Professional Grade Vinyl
Electrical Tape, Scotch Professional Grade
Color Coding Vinyl Electrical Tape 35, and
Scotch Heavy Duty Grade Vinyl Electrical
Tape Super 88 all meet high performance
standards, earning them premium-grade
status. Each one of these tapes undergoes
rigorous testing and certifications to
ensure optimal performance.
When Only the Best Will Do
For permanent applications, premium
products have a strong advantage. These
tapes handle and perform well in extreme
temperatures. They conform to irregular
surfaces and are less likely to “flag” or lift
up after application.
3M premium vinyl electrical tapes
maintain rigid safety certifications from
independent agencies. These outside
experts put 3M products to the test and
pass along that quality assurance to you.
Some general-use tapes may not meet the
same mechanical, electrical, thermal, or
installation requirements.
Go with “The Good Stuff.”
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Commitment to Quality
There’s a secret to why 3M vinyl tapes
work so well – you helped make them.
3M products evolved with decades of
input from electricians like you. 3M labs
test and conquer the challenges you face
every day. In doing so, 3M has developed a
robust expertise and grown a deep respect
for your work.
Go with the products built on your values,
your heritage, and your commitment to
quality. Go with “The Good Stuff.”
To request more information about
products from 3M, visit
www.wesco.com/toolbox.
At the end of a day of old-fashioned
elbow grease, you want to walk away
feeling secure in the quality of your work.
Investing in premium products with
versatile applications that perform in
some of the toughest environments can
be a real confidence booster and a way to
ensure your work is worthy of your hardearned reputation.
Pass & Seymour® Portable GFCIs
Pass & Seymour Portable GFCIs add safety on the job
by helping contractors and facility managers keep it
safe with code-compliant portable GFCI solutions.
•15 Amp In-Line Portable GFCI
◦◦ Optional Turnlok® plugs and
connectors prevent accidental
disconnection
◦◦ Optional Tri-Cord connector handles
up to three loads
•Auto Reset Box Unit
◦◦ Handles up to four loads
◦◦ Optional Turnlok Plug and Connectors
prevent accidental disconnection
◦◦ 6' cord and available in five colors
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INSTALLS IN SECONDS.
PROVIDES A SECURE CONNECTION
WITHOUT THE USE OF TOOLS.
SPEEDLOCK™ DOUBLE SNAP CONNECTORS.
Appleton’s single, duplex or 90 degree construction Speedlock connectors ground and
secure MC, AC, MCI-A and flexible metal conduit to enclosures and boxes in dry locations.
This significantly reduces labor costs.
Contact your local Appleton representative or visit www.appletonelec.com to learn more.
Appleton Grp LLC d/b/a Appleton Group. The Appleton and Emerson logos are registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. © 2015, Appleton Grp LLC. All rights reserved.
Waterless Cleaning Wipes
Your heavy-duty waterless cleanser solution.
Soaks up and holds the dirt, ideal for removing
grease from hands, tools, and machinery.
Portable wipers won’t damage or fade tools,
equipment or parts
Ideal for construction, manufacturing, maintenance,
engineering, transportation and on-the-go service
professionals
Removes oil, grease, grime, and dirt with ease–plus
moisturizing ingredients soothe skin
Learn more by contacting your KCP sales professional or visit www.kcprofessional.com.
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at a cost that fits many commercial budgets. They are ideal for both downlighting and
wall washing applications.
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Service Wire Products Make
the Grade in Time Savings
Students at one university in West Virginia
will be attending classes this fall in a brand
new applied engineering complex. The $56
million, 150,000 square-foot facility will be
finished ahead of schedule largely due to
the time saved by the electrical contractor.
The drawings and specifications called
for aluminum feeders in conduit for the
power feeders on this job. The estimator
for the contractor ran the numbers using
the FeederMC Cable and ServicePlex®
products from Service Wire for this
project. Initially, the calculated labor
savings was 40% based on usage of these
products, but actual savings in man-hours
greatly exceeded these estimates.
For example, on the second floor there
were eight panels, each 100 amp, with
feeders from the drawings to be 4#1 and
1#6 aluminum cables in 1 ½" EMT conduit.
4#2 and 1#8 copper FeederMC from
Service Wire was substituted in place of
the conduit and aluminum.
The supervisor for this project reported
that he assigned three men to this
installation. They unloaded the reels
of FeederMC first thing in the morning
and at the end of the first day, not only
were all eight feeders in place, strapped
down, with ends stripped, and connectors
installed, but they were in the eight panels
and terminated. This installation was
originally estimated to take 160 manhours to install pipe and wire, but only
took 24 hours with FeederMC.
Another example was the feeder for a
panel, which called for 3#500 KCMl and
1#3/0 aluminum feeder in underground
conduit. The contractor substituted
3#350 KCMl and 1#1/0 copper feeder in
ServicePlex in the same conduit.
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These feeders were three sets in parallel
conduits. The contractor put one man on
the electric wire tugger,
one man feeding the
cable into the conduit,
and one man watching
for any problems during
the pull. All three sets
were pulled in one
8-hour day for a total of
24 man-hours. Again,
the savings in time and
money were significant.
The design of the
ServicePlex cable is a
uniform twist that is easy
to handle and doesn't
spread as the pull is
being made. Because of the twist, it has
the equivalent of one conductor touching
the walls of the conduit at any one place
in the run, which decreases the pulling
friction and makes the entire process of
the wire pull much easier.
The contractor stated,
“Using the Service Wire
products saved us a lot of
time on this construction,
and we will be using
them again.”
For more information
about ServicePlex
products and how you
could save up to 50-70%
in labor savings over
conventional pulls, visit
www.wesco.com/toolbox
and submit an inquiry.
SMARTCAST® TECHNOLOGY.
LIKE AN ASSISTANT THAT FOLLOWS
YOU EVERYWHERE, DIMMING EVERY
WASTED LUMEN.
It’s ironic: lighting controls are supposed to make our lives easier but they can be a pain
to install. That’s why we created SmartCast® Technology, with wireless controls and
sensors designed right into our fixtures, all provisioned with our simple OneButton™
Setup. Learn more about how SmartCast® Technology intelligently and automatically
reduces energy use at cree.com/SmartCast.
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Leviton Medical-Grade Strips
Power Concerns of a Healthcare Facility
Since safety and care quality are at the
forefront of everything a healthcare
facility does, having safe and reliable
electrical connections is paramount.
Recently, a Facilities Director for a
healthcare system in Seattle, Washington
needed a cost-effective solution for power
strips in patient care areas. The solution
had to comply with all of the codes and
standards pertaining to power strip use
in healthcare facilities to ensure patient
safety and to pass regular inspections
from the local AHJ and Joint Commission
Inspector.
Because power strips used in patient care
areas must be UL 1363A and UL 606011 compliant, it was important that a
traditional office power strip wouldn’t be
inadvertently relocated to patient areas
for use with medical equipment. To add
to the concern, some older medical-grade
power strips do not meet the specific
standards of the new regulations for use in
patient care areas.
A Solution from Leviton
Josh Knott, the local Leviton Sales
Representative, met with the Facility
Director and informed him that Leviton
medical-grade power strips are designed
specifically for use in health care facilities,
including patient care areas as defined
by NEC (2011) Article 517. These devices
also satisfy electrical safety requirements
specified in NFPA 99 (2012): Health Care
Facilities Code, and would ensure that
his facilities would be compliant with this
safety regulation.
With this knowledge, the decision to use
medical-grade power strips from Leviton
was an easy one to make.
To learn more about the complete line
of power strips from Leviton, including
medical-grade power strips, visit
www.wesco.com/toolbox and submit
an inquiry.
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Grounding is a critical part of a
functioning electrical system.
The integrity of a grounding system is
dependent upon connectors withstanding the
environment in which they are installed. Use the
StructuredGround™ Direct Burial Compression
Grounding System from Panduit for the
greatest reliability, maximum safety, and fastest
installation.
StructuredGround™
Direct Burial
Compression
Grounding System
Keep your construction project on time and
on budget.
• The system can be installed in any weather,
from extreme cold to wet conditions.
• Only one die is needed to crimp each element.
Increase job-site safety.
• There are no weld connections which means
no special protective equipment or extra
clothing is required.
• Hydraulic and battery operated compression
connection crimping tools reduce operator
stress and fatigue.
WattStopper® Digital Lighting Management (DLM)
Energy management tools, such as the
WattStopper DLM Control System, help
building owners reduce operating and
maintenance costs. The technology
platform automatically optimizes the energy
performance of lighting and other electrical
loads. DLMs can include WattStopper
wireless sensors and switches, as well as
Pass & Seymour® wall box lighting controls
such as dimmers, sensors, and timers.
WattStopper DLM Control Systems offer:
• Plug-together devices and free topology
for effortless wiring
• Out-of-the-box code compliance
with patented Plug n’ Go™ automatic
configuration
• Push n’ Learn™ personalization for control
sequences
• Intelligent monitoring capabilities and
integration with building automation
systems using open standards
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Decora Universal Occupancy and Vacancy Sensors
The Smart Solution for energy savings and convenience!
Leviton’s line of motion sensors
combine state-of-the-art technology
with new aesthetics to provide
optimal management of lighting and
motor loads and a choice of either
Manual-ON (Vacancy Sensor) or
Automatic-ON (Occupancy Sensor)
switching. These energy-saving
sensors are engineered to ensure
that lights/motors will turn ON
manually or automatically and turn
OFF automatically when motion is no
longer detected within the covered
range. Designed to fit in a standard
wallbox, these devices offer 180° Field
of View and 900 sq. ft. of coverage.
Replicate
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Install Once and
You're Done for 10 Years!
by Eric R. Wikstrom, Director of Marketing, BRK Brands, Inc.
Alarm Technology is Changing
When you hear the words “10-year” and
“smoke and CO alarms,” what comes
to mind first? Warranty? Life of alarm?
Battery life? Traditionally only BRK’s
smoke alarms have had a 10-year service
life and warranty. CO alarm technology
only allowed the sensor to last for five or
seven years. With recent breakthroughs,
CO sensor technology and alarm design
improvements allow BRK to take that 10year level of performance to most CO alarms
and combination smoke and CO alarms.
Labor and Material Savings
Why is this important? You now have the
choice of hardwired or battery-powered
alarms that are virtually maintenance free.
No battery changes are required under
normal operating conditions. After 10
years, the alarm is simply replaced. This
can provide substantial savings in annual
replacement costs for labor and batteries.
As an industry first, most BRK alarms
that have a CO sensor now have a 10year alarm life, a 10-year CO sensor
life, and a 10-year warranty. Many also
have batteries that last for 10 years.
For example, the new SC9120LBL is a
hardwired smoke/CO combo alarm with
a 10-year battery backup and a locked
battery drawer for security. Also just
introduced is a smoke alarm only version,
the 9120LBL. In addition BRK has a
complete lineup of 10-year sealed battery
powered alarms that meet new codes
as in California, Oregon, or Maryland to
name a few.
Contact your WESCO representative to
learn more about security options from
BRK/First Alert or visit www.wesco.com/
toolbox to request more information.
Whether it is new construction or MRO
replacement, BRK can provide the products
to satisfy your 10-year alarm needs.
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Efficiency Equals Profit &
WESCO Makes It Happen
In today’s hyper competitive Construction
marketplace, contractors look for ways
to increase efficiency – doing more with
less and cutting costs wherever possible.
You have asked fewer workers to do more
on the jobsite, yet still need additional
cost-effective ways to source and manage
construction materials.
According to a 2010 study, Construction
Labor and Productivity Management and
Methods Improvement by Dr. Awad S.
Hanna, a 5% reduction in labor costs can
DOUBLE jobsite profitability!
So, how can you take advantage of this
amazing data point? Obviously, you can
look at your jobsite labor and material
management costs and determine ways
to make a positive impact. But no doubt,
you’ve been trying to do this for as long
as you’ve been in business. WESCO gets
it, and we can help you make it happen.
Eliminate the Headaches
Every day contractors have to contend with
multiple channels and the headaches that
go along with this structural reality. There
are issues with coordination, reporting,
communication, invoicing, logistics, and
more — the list could be endless! How
great would it be to have a single channel
that provides Electrical, MRO, Safety,
Datacom, and Security solutions, as well as
category-specific technical expertise upon
which you can rely?
As the previously cited study shows, a
small improvement in efficiency can lead
to large increases to your bottom line.
Efficiencies can be realized by simply
eliminating multiple supply channels.
Imagine the time and cost savings
associated with working through a
single channel for virtually any Electrical,
Datacom, and Security need.
WESCO Helps You Improve Efficiency
WESCO offers a wide variety of solutions
to help eliminate many daily hassles.
When your operations are more efficient
and your workers are more productive,
significantly greater profitability results. As
WESCO has proven time and time again,
we can help you make this your reality!
One call to your WESCO Account Manager
provides access to our comprehensive
product and services portfolio.
To learn more about how WESCO can
help you improve your bottom line, call
your local WESCO Account Manager
today or submit an inquiry at
www.wesco.com/toolbox.
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From industrial signaling to public notification, there’s a
Total Solution from Federal Signal.
Integrate your industrial communications into a single, seamless solution
with Federal Signal. For a total understanding of what it takes to make your
workplace work harder, turn to Federal Signal for a Total Solution.
708.534.4756
www.federalsignal-indust.com
Hubbell SystemOne Recessed Floor Boxes
As the newest addition to the Hubbell Delivery Systems
family, our SystemOne Recessed Floor Boxes offer the
best in quality and convenience:
•available in 2-, 4-, 6-, and 10-gang capacities
•built for use in concrete, wood, or raised floors
•designed to accommodate ½" to 2" conduits
•uses uniform parts across different box offerings
•a variety of offerings in both round and rectangular covers
•available with plated or powder coated finishes
Regardless of the application, our SystemOne Recessed
Floor Boxes are the solution to all of your data and power
delivery needs.
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High Speed
Xtra Low Friction
(XLF) Industrial Cables
The Low Friction Advantage in
Cable Installation
General Cable’s new High Speed industrial
cable, with Xtra Low Friction (XLF)
technology, facilitates easier and safer
installation conditions. The High Speed
XLF jacket technology allows for significant
reductions in required pulling force, up
to 80% versus standard cables without
pulling lubricant. These pulling efficiencies
translate into time, labor, and money
savings for the electrical contractor.
General Cable’s High Speed XLF
technology has been engineered into
their PVC and high performance CPE and
LSZH low- and medium-voltage product
lines. High Speed XLF cables demonstrate
General Cable’s commitment to the
premium and environmentally conscious
market space by providing a low friction
solution for a full range of commercial,
industrial, and utility applications. These
industrial cables are designed to deliver
reliable performance to meet the rigorous
requirements associated with industrial
applications. Contact your local WESCO
representative for assistance in selecting
the right High Speed industrial cable to
meet your specific project needs.
The Proof Is in the Results!
To demonstrate the performance of
High Speed XLF cables, General Cable
conducted a study simulating worst-case
conditions per NEC® guidelines, defined
as a 300-foot pull with up to 360 degrees
in bends. The testing rig consisted of a
20-foot pull with four 90-degree bends,
which closely correlated to the NEC
guidelines. Three separate General Cable
500 kcmil single conductor 600 V CPE
jacketed cables were pulled into conduit
under the following conditions:
1. High Speed XLF jacketed cable
2. Standard cable with pulling lubricant
3. Standard cable without pulling
lubricant
All cables were pulled into a 2" electrical
metallic (EMT) conduit with a conduit fill
rate of 27.3%, which was verified by a
licensed contractor.
Test results showed little to no difference
in required pulling force when comparing
General Cable’s High Speed cable to the
cables installed with pulling lubricant.
Tests on cable installed without
pulling lubricant were stopped almost
immediately, as the required pull force
prevented completion of the test.
Streamline your installations and simplify
cable pulls using XLF Industrial Cables
from General Cable! To learn more about
this product, and other wire and cable
solutions available from WESCO, submit
an inquiry at www.wesco.com/toolbox.
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Conduit Pull LBF Measurement: Pulling Lube vs. High Speed XLF
1st 90: Cable just entering conduit, with most
of the pull force coming from the pulling grip.
LBF (Pounds Force)
3rd 90: Pulling grip still plays a part of the total
required pull force. However, conductor has
more impact due to weight and surface friction.
4th 90: Pull force drops as more of the conduit
gets coated with lubricant.
2nd 90: Pulling grip and cable both
contributing to required pull force.
Cables exit conduit: Pulling tension
stabilizes as cable completes conduit run.
0
5
10
15
20
Approximate Pull Distance (Feet)
General Cable offers the following low- and medium-voltage industrial cables with Xtra
Low Friction technology:
• DuraSheath® EPR/XL-CPE 600 Volt and 2400 Volt Power Cable
• GenFree® II XLPO/XLPO 600 Volt Low-Smoke, Zero-Halogen Power Cable
• Uniblend® 5 kV to 35 kV EPR/PVC Jacketed Medium-Voltage Power Cable
• Uniblend® CPE 5 kV to 35 kV EPR/CPE Jacketed Medium-Voltage Power Cable
• GenFree® Uniblend® 5 kV to 35 kV EPR/Low-Smoke, ZeroHalogen Jacketed Medium-Voltage Power Cable
• UniShield® 5 kV to 35 kV EPR/Wire Shield,
CPE Jacketed Medium-Voltage Power Cable
Thinking LEAN
Construction?
Think T&B.
Improve your productivity and profitability with eFab by Thomas & Betts.
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by Thomas & Betts
• Prefabricated electrical rough-in assemblies
• Pre-built trapeze systems and cable tray
• BIM downloads in all the popular software formats
• A dedicated engineering support team that can assist you with design and pre-planning
• Online cloud-based configuration design tool
For more information about Thomas & Betts and ABB Low Voltage Products
LEAN Construction services, contact your T&B/ABB representative.
© 2015 Thomas & Betts Corporation. All rights reserved.
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Eaton’s Integrated Facility Systems (IFS) Switchboard
Save Space. Reduce Costs.
Whether users are dealing with a multisite prototype or a single application,
Eaton’s Integrated Facility Systems (IFS)
provide time- and space-saving features.
By utilizing the modular Pow-R-Line C™
group-mounted switchboard design to
integrate traditionally separate electrical
distribution and control equipment into
a single space-saving, factory-assembled,
and connected package, this unique
solution maximizes application flexibility
and reduces overall costs.
Enhanced Flexibility
Ideal for applications like hospitals,
healthcare facilities, commercial offices,
and educational facilities, these systems
are built to meet or exceed industry
standards by providing reliable service
and optimal performance. Additionally,
users can appreciate the simplification of
controlling all lighting, HVAC, and alarm
systems with a single on/off switch.
Enterprise-wide monitoring is also
available.
Lower Costs
Traditional stand-alone equipment is
consolidated into a single package with
IFS. This not only simplifies delivery,
but also reduces equipment costs
and maximizes savings. A pre-wired,
customized unit eliminates the cost of
lengthy installations, and depending
on the application, other user-defined
equipment may still be incorporated.
Minimized Footprint
With IFS, required floor space is
reduced up to 50% when compared to
conventional alternatives. Because of
the compact design and space-saving
installation, valuable income-generating
square footage is gained and a smaller
building footprint is possible. Additionally,
the simplified installation process allows
for onsite coordination and labor, as well
as an expedited project timeline with a
single, coordinated shipment.
IFS switchboards are
designed to meet specific
needs for retail chain stores,
correctional facilities,
agricultural facilities, and
more, and they are in line
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with federal, state, and local certifications. These
products feature a powder coat paint finish, laser
cut trims, front accessibility, interconnecting
bus and cable, and clear labeling for contractor
installation—making them true Underwriters
Laboratories (UL) 891 switchboards. Additionally,
thanks to the integration of Pow-R-Command™
lighting controls, IFS helps meet the increasing
energy code mandates at all levels.
Eaton is dedicated to providing innovative product
solutions and its extensive service network
provides unbeatable global support with highly
trained, knowledgeable engineers. Because of
products like IFS, Eaton is able to make power
management more reliable, efficient, safe, and
sustainable.
To learn more, visit www.wesco.com/toolbox and
submit an inquiry.
4Dimension™ Strut System
Delivers up to 50% Savings
Eaton’s B-Line Business 4Dimension™ strut
system changes how installers build and install
support systems for electrical, mechanical,
plumbing, data centers, and HVAC in new and
retrofit commercial and industrial applications.
These revolutionary strut profile designs
and innovative accessories help installers
compress project schedules and cut costs
without sacrificing load while increasing
configuration flexibility.
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General Cable Now Introduces High Speed®
Technology for Industrial Power Cables.
General Cable’s High Speed® Technology offers the electrical contractor
innovative solutions translating to savings…
General Cable’s High Speed, Xtra Low Friction
(XLF) line of low- and medium-voltage industrial
power cable is engineered with General Cable’s new
High Speed technology for fast and easy installation.
The STABILOY® Brand FeederPlex HS® XHHW-2 and
WIDESTRIPE HS® XHHW-2 wiring option offers the
electrical contractor an innovative solution to reduce
installation time.
General Cable’s High Speed THHN/THWN-2 and XHHW-2
substantially reduces the force required to pull cable
through conduit. High Speed cable makes difficult jobs easier
and faster than trying to pull dry nylon and using pulling lube.
Recessed LED
Architectural
A smart choice for
relight, retrofit, and
new construction projects.
The architectural styled luminaire offers four LED color choices,
four lumen packages per size ranging from 2,650 to 7,650 for
easy replacement of fluorescent lamps, and five driver options.
Recessed LED Architectural (RLA) luminaires offer 2x2 and 2x4
recessed, surface, or cable mount housing options, making RLA
a great solution for a wide variety of mounting conditions.
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In−Line Cold
Shrinkable Joints
1/C Shielded
Power Cables
TE’s “All−in−One” CSJA cold shrinkable joint for 15 kV through 35 kV is designed to
splice tape shield, wire shield, LC shield, UniShield, JCN, and flat strap shielded cables.
The joint accepts both mechanical and compression connectors.
When a ShearBolt connector is used, this is a totally crimpless system.
Each silicone splice body is factory tested to include AC withstand and partial
discharge in accordance with IEEE−404 production tests.
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