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For over 50 years, SpanGuardTM markers from P&RTechnologies have been saving lives and protecting valu-able power lines by making them visible to low flying air-craft. Many of the original SpanGuard/HeliMark markers

installed in the early 1960s re-main in service to this day.

Over the years, SpanGuarddesign has been improved andextended to a variety of modelsthat fit nearly any applicationand budget, including EHV

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The ACS-HP Series is capable ofcharging multiple types of stationarybatteries, primarily for industrial,petrochemical and utility applications.The series combines an extremely low


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The following is an excerpt from the GridSensewhitepaper

For more than 30 years, U.S. investment in electricaltransmission and distribution infrastructure has dwin-

dled. Simultaneously, demand has risen.Not only have digital lifestyles in-creased the demand on our electricalgrid, demand continues to grow as de-vices like electric vehicles become moreprevalent. Looking at just one aspect ofour aging grid, the Hartford Steam


A Cost-Effective, Practical Approach To Smart Grid Benefits

Article courtesy of Sterling Lumber Company

Sterling Lumber, a family-owned business since 1949,manufactures sells and rents hardwood timber mats for

ROW access, temporary roads,excavator, crane, and equipmentsupport as well as environmentalprotection and safety.

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It’s time to see what you’ve been missing … the future ofwildlife protection is Therm-A-Guard.

Q: Please tell us a bit about the company, a brief history and overview of your business.

A: Therm-A-Guard is a division of Universal Thermog-raphy, Inc. that was formed in 1984to provide infrared inspection serv-ices to the electric utility industry.We eventually realized a high de-mand for infrared-friendly wildlifeprotection and set out to create aguard that would allow both visual


Got Vision?

The ability to spot anomalies before they actually causeproblems is the best way to describe the benefits of therapidly growing portfolio of power-generation solutionsfrom LumaSense Technologies.

LumaSense was founded in 2005 through a series ofacquisitions of proven global temperature and gas sensor

brands. Today, the Santa Clara, Calif.-based company has 250 employeesacross offices in nine countries. Thecompany provides a host of solutionsdesigned to help its customers im-prove efficiency by tracking some oftheir most difficult-to-measure


LumaSense Adds ‘Smarts’ ToTransformer Monitoring

Article courtesy of Surveying And Mapping, Inc.

Surveying And Mapping, Inc. (SAM, Inc.) has gener-ated an impeccable reputation in the electric energy in-dustry. As one of the largest surveying and mapping

firms in the U.S., we have theresources, equipment, and in-dustry experience to supportelectric power projects through-out North America. Our exten-sive experience includesrenewable energy projects,


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DuraSystems is the world leader in thedesign and application of passive fireprotection systems to protect people andproperty from fire and blast. DuraSys-tems custom designed passive fire andblast protection systems are used in thepower, hydrocarbon, commercial, institu-tional, infrastructure, transportation and

heavy industrial sectors around the globe.As a company, we manufacture

unique products and offer a comprehen-sive design service to our clients achievingthe best results when addressing specificfire or blast protection problems. DuraSys-tems also provides construction detailing,special project orientated products and

system testing which enables DuraSys-tems to manufacture custom-built solu-tions tailored to our client needs.

DuraSystems custom designs and in-stalls fire and blast walls, doors, barriers,cable trays, ventilation, and other passivefire protection systems. These passive sys-tems protect personnel and property, whichhave been tested to the most stringent

DuraSystems: The Word Leader InPassive Fire Protection Systems

When faced with an inquiryfrom a series of contractors andconductor manufacturers to pro-vide a solution to the dilemmaof crimping consistency alongwith a need for time saving—BURNDY delivered—provid-ing a new and patented solution thatremoves guesswork and saves time intransmission connector installations.

The design and application of crimp-ing dies used to install transmission con-nectors is critical to their performance.Though there are many manufacturers ofcrimping tools, dies, or connectors in themarketplace, installers who use the

BURNDY Engineered Systemof tools, dies, and connectorsknow that they will achieve anextremely reliable connection.This is not chance, BURNDYunderstands how critical an ef-fective connection is to any

electrical system, and designs that effec-tiveness into their connection systems—the connector, tool, and die designed as asystem. For transmission applications,“overlapping crimps” is the normalmethod for compressing deadends,splices, and jumper terminals. For all ap-plications, BURNDY ensures that an ap-propriate ‘compression ratio’ is achieved

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between the connector and conductor, tooptimize the lifetime of the connection,apply the appropriate force, and result inthe best-finished connection surface.

The BURNDY engineering team,after listening to the issues faced in thefield, developed a family of 60 toncrimping dies with increased crimpingwidths and indicia marks. This resultedin a much improved installation practicefor transmission connector installersand a decrease in per-connector instal-lation time. By providing indicia markson the die surface, a slight embossmentis created on the crimped connector,providing the installer with the start lo-cation for the next overlapping crimpconsistently—every time. By increasingcrimping widths without sacrificing the

David L. Morris is thePresident of INWESCO,INCORPORATED. Mor-ris acquired INWESCO,INCORPORATED Febru-ary 1, 1999. INWESCO,Incorporated is a steel fab-ricator of pole line hard-ware, underground surfacemounted products, accessdoors and a variety of ad-ditional components used in undergrounddistribution of electric and telecommuni-cations industries.

INWESCO recorded sales of $5.20million in sales revenue in 1999. Throughthe development of additional productand the Texas facility, INWESCO in-creased sales revenue to $14.88 millionin the recent 2008 fiscal year.

Brooks Products, Inc. previouslyemployed Morris, for over 19 years. Dur-ing his 19 years of employment, he heldvarious engineering, management andexecutive positions. He contributed to thedevelopment of new precast concreteproducts, new & improved manufactur-ing processes, and designed productionmolds and tooling for the manufacturingof precast concrete products. He played amajor role in the design and constructionof the Brooks Products, Fontana manu-facturing facility, (now Jensen Precast),

which included state of theart equipment andprocesses for the manufac-turing of precast concreteproducts. Morris has alsowritten the industry re-spected Quality AssuranceManual for the twelve op-erating Divisions ofBrooks Products, Inc.

Morris was Presidentof Brooks Products, Inc. from 1996-1997. Prior to the Presidency he held theposition of Vice President and CorporateEngineer from 1985-1996. He has alsoheld the Position of General Manager forthe Stockton, CA and Southern CaliforniaDivision (Fontana, CA). Under his direc-tion and leadership, the Stockton Divi-sion grew to become one of the mainthree manufacturers in the Northern andCentral Valley. In 1988 he was ap-pointed to the executive committee andassumed the Division Manager’s role atthe Fontana facility, which produced$14.5 million dollars of sales revenue,representing 23 percent of the total com-pany’s sales.

Morris earned BS degree in Archi-tectural Engineering at the CaliforniaState Polytechnic University at San Luis

More Robust Overhead HardwareSystem Designs Reduce DamageDavies Hood became

President of InduronCoatings, a 65-year-oldIndustrial Paint manufac-turer January 1, 2012.Davies is the third gener-ation owner of this familybusiness. His previous po-sitions at Induron havebeen Executive Vice Pres-ident, Sales Manager, VPOperations and a regional sales repre-sentative. He joined the Induron Team in1997 after helping start an Environmen-tal Engineering firm. Davies holds a BSin Biology from Hampden-Sydney Col-lege in 1992.

Q: Please start by telling us a bit aboutthe Induron and your history.

A: Induron is an industrial coatingsmanufacturer that began making paintfor the Post-War steel industry in Birm-ingham, AL in 1947. Over the past 65years, our company has strived to pro-duce reliable protection through inno-vative coatings. Induron has adaptedover the years in order to competeagainst much larger competitors. Wehave transitioned from producing pre-dominantly primers for steel to highquality architectural paints to the indus-try leading lining for ductile iron sewerpipe. To come full circle, we are cur-

rently focused on produc-ing traditional coatings forthe power market.

Q: Please tell us about thecompany's main productfor the Power market.

A: We developed Indura-guard 9200 to be the mostcost-effective coating

[often one coat] to fight corrosion onweathered galvanized or corroded carbonsteel T&D structures. This product ishigh build, easy-to-use, has excellentwetting properties and provides unrivaledbarrier protection that is all based on a to-tally sustainable resin system derivedfrom plant material. The barrier protec-tion is so good because of the synergisticproperties provided by the proven pig-ment package or ingredients, some ofwhich date all the way back to paintsused by the ancient Greeks!

Q: What features or benefits do thesebarrier pigments provide?

A: The micaceous iron oxide is a largelamellar-shaped pigment that provides a“labyrinth-effect” or “shielding” thatslows the ingress of water, chlorides, andpollutants. Additionally it reduces the

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Kortick Manufacturingis an award-winning,domestic producer ofpole line hardwarebased in Hayward, Cal-ifornia. Since 1898,Kortick Manufacturinghas produced pole linehardware for powerand communicationsutilities.

What they do:• Produces 3,400 stan-dard pole line hardwareitems• Provides modifiedand special design items for utility customers• Proven competitive pricing • Recognized short and reliable leadtimes• Four engineers on staff for testing anddesign• “Green” certified company with provengreen initiatives

• Family owned andoperated

New items:• Pole top extension:Extensions that areclimbable, guyableand reliable to mountequipment on• Hardwood crossarms and poles: Hard-wood cross arms andpoles that require notreatment per the cur-rent ANSI standards,ultimately provingimpervious to

termites and rot.• Sidewalk Guy fitting

For more information about Kortick Man-ufacturing, write to 2230 Davis Court, Hay-ward, CA, 94545, visit www.kortick.com,email [email protected], call 510-856-3600 or fax 510-856-3606. Come see themat Booth #595.

Kortick Manufacturing: Pole LineHardware, Construction Specialties

Article courtesy of Threaded Fasteners

In 1979, Threaded Fasteners opened as asmall fastener distributor for the indus-trial market of Mobile, Alabama. Sincethen, we have become one of the largestfastener distributors and manufacturers inthe Southeast. Over the years ThreadedFasteners has continued to make its markas a reliable and very competitive sourcefor utility related hardware. Our cus-tomers range from electric utility compa-nies to the fabricators and suppliers thatsupport those very utilities.

With over $4 million of inventory inour five locations, not only do we servethe end users, but our customer base alsoincludes many other fastener distributors.Many times our simple advantage is in-ventory. The sweetest sound to a buyer is“we have it in stock.”

Threaded Fasteners has also be-come well known for thinking outsideof the box when it comes to service andthe packaging needs of our customers.We have staff specifically employed to

manage large projects and special pack-aging requirements. The challenge ofgetting product to the customer on timeand in a way that makes sense is notsomething we take lightly. Aside fromour dedicated staff we are one of thelargest stocking distributors of A394transmission tower bolts in the nation.We have helped several utilities andfabricators on large transmission proj-ects throughout the country and havebeen very successful. As the need for

Threaded Fasteners, Inc.—Not JustYour Everyday Nut & Bolt House


Boiler Insurance Company (HSB) stated,“Old transformers and new transformersare subjected to operating stress due tosystem growth and corresponding in-creases in loads. But the older transform-ers no longer have the physical strengthto tolerate the high radial and compres-sive forces and thus fail more often.”

What is true for transformers isequally true for other transmission anddistribution assets. In years past, the solu-tion would have been to build more powerplants with brand new assets to meet thegrowing demand. Unfortunately, in thecurrent economic and ecological environ-ments, it is impossible to build ourselvesout of this dilemma. The funds simply

aren’t there and customers could neverabsorb the costs of replacing huge chunksof the T&D infrastructure. In addition, theenvironmental consequences of buildingmore of the same could be dire.

To date, innovation in electricaltransmission and distribution infrastruc-ture has not kept pace with innovation inother industries. In 1975, cellular mobilephones as we know them did not exist.Today, they are everywhere. This andother communications technologies likemesh radio, Wi-Fi and 3G/4G have dra-matically altered the telecommunicationslandscape. It is unlikely that AlexanderGraham Bell, who invented the tele-phone, would recognize the industry hisinvention helped found. On the otherhand, today’s electricity infrastructurewould be quite familiar to Thomas Edi-

son, who patented the first electric distri-bution system. Not that much haschanged since his time.

Fortunately, the utility industry canleverage the advancements in IT and re-mote communications to catapult itselfinto the 21st century. The communica-tions and computing revolutions are fi-nally enabling the practical, cost-effectiveimplementation of the smart grid.

IT advancements have spawned anew generation of compact, highly accu-rate, cost-effective sensing devices thatnon-intrusively monitor and controltransmission and distribution assets—from overhead and underground lines andlarge power transformers, right down tothe residential transformer. With ad-vanced communications, these sensorsinstantly report back to the control station

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via multiple communications protocols,providing immediate notification of issuesthat could lead to disruptions and outages.With such sensors, utilities can reducemaintenance costs as crews no longermanually search the field for the faults be-cause the control center receives instantnotification pinpointing the issue. Thesesensors also increase the capacity of ex-isting infrastructure by monitoring andbalancing load, and extending asset lifethrough preventive maintenance. This isenergy efficiency at the transmission anddistribution level, and sophisticated sens-ing devices that enable it are foundationsof a more efficient grid—a smart grid.

Get the full whitepaper and learnmore about practical, cost-effective smartgrid solutions at GridSense, Inc. Booth#3487.

route studies, greenfield projects, re-builds, as-builts, inspections, mainte-nance projects, and vegetationmanagement. Our staff of more than 375includes 58 professional surveyors, fiveprofessional engineers, six certified pho-togrammetrists, over 90 fully-equippedfield crews, and more than 100 techni-cians. The size of our workforce meanswe're able to accomplish large-scaleprojects on accelerated schedules.

Founded in 1994, SAM, Inc. hasstrategically expanded from our initialoffering of land surveying services to in-clude digital aerial mapping (photogram-metry), high-definition surveying(HDS), subsurface utility engineering(SUE), utility coordination, and geo-

graphic information systems (GIS). In2009, we became one of the first firms inthe U.S. to invest in and successfully de-ploy mobile LiDAR technology, agroundbreaking data collection systemthat can collect survey-quality data at400,000 points per second. In 2011, weadded airborne LiDAR, from both fixedwing and helicopter platforms, to our in-house capabilities. SAM, Inc. also has awholly owned subsidiary, SAM-Con-struction Services, Inc., that offers awide range construction phase services.

With our integrated suite of mobile,airborne, and terrestrial LiDAR capabil-ities, we are experts at understandinghow to effectively apply all of thesetools, either individually or in combina-tion. We have extensive data processinghardware and software resources and candeliver products in a wide variety of dig-

ital and CAD formats. Our completegeospatial approach gives our clients thebenefit of a single point of contact for acomprehensive set of surveying andmapping solutions.

The benefits to clients of usingLiDAR-based solutions over traditionalsurveying data collection include themassive collection of much richer datawithin project limits; greater potentialfor faster turnaround of useable projectdata; increased safety from lower expo-sure to field hazards; decreased disrup-tion of project sites due to surveyingfieldwork; and potential reduction ofcosts for comparable traditional datacollection.

Our geospatial services division isexperienced in a wide variety of map-ping disciplines united by one goal―your success. With in-house pho-

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togrammetry, LiDAR, and GIS solu-tions, we work with clients to determinethe best technology to meet their projectneeds and schedules. Our extensive net-work, processing, and people-poweroffer a scalability of resources to ensurea timely delivery of quality geospatialproducts. Our systems and software areupgraded regularly so clients benefitfrom the efficiency and accuracy of thelatest enhancements.

Headquartered in Austin, Texas, wealso have offices in Dallas, Houston, At-lanta and Salt Lake City, and our rangecontinues to expand. If you'd like toknow more about how we can help withyour project, please visit our website atwww.saminc.biz, call our toll-free num-ber at 800-656-9525, or email [email protected]. We also invite you to visit us atBooth #1304.

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markers for high voltage lines and alu-minum markers for high temperaturelines. All are routinely installed on hotlines by helicopter.

All SpanGuard markers use spiralformed armor rods for secure attachmentto the live conductor, OPGW or shieldwire. The spiral preforms extend outwardfrom the marker and actually reinforceand protect the conductor at the point ofattachment. Completely slip-proof, they

prevent line damage often associatedwith clamps that dig into the line. Thepreforms are matched at time of order tothe specific size, type and diameter ofline.

SpanGuard markers for lines up to500KV are constructed of K-10 ABSwith a special UV weather cap. It resistsfading, cracking or breaking and has 15times the weatherability and color reten-tion of fiberglass. SpanGuard markers fordirect attachment to high corona and/orhigh temperature ACSS lines are made ofaluminum and are rated up to 250° C

(482° F) and 500KV.The FAA advises that 36” markers

be used on high transmission lines andhazardous river crossings. Smaller 20”markers are permitted on less extensivepower lines or on lines below 50 feet inapproaches to airports. Each markershould be a solid color—international or-ange, yellow, or white—and the FAAsuggests that alternating colors be usedon critical lines to optimize visibility inall seasons. (Orange alone may be diffi-cult to see against fall foliage.)

Because of their durable construc-

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tion, easy installation and “line friendly”performance, SpanGuard markers havebeen chosen by over 2,000 utilities, andall are repeat customers.

In addition to power line markers,P&R Technologies offers an industryleading selection of bird diverters, LEDFAA beacons and lighting, solar poweredlighting, warning flags for low lines andthermal imaging for perimeter security.For more information, visit www.pr-tech.com, call 800-722-8078 (503-292-8682 outside the U.S.) or stop by Booth#3154.

effects of ultra-violet on the sustainableresin. Zinc is a second pigment that willinhibit moistures pathway by actually ex-panding in size with moisture contact. Theceramic microspheres help with the film-build on edges and bolts; often the firstareas to fail on transmission structures.

Without the synergistic effects of thesethree barrier pigments the coating couldnever last 25-30 years with just one coat.

Q: Is this coating safe for painter?

A: It is a very health and safety-mindedcoating with 92 percent solids by volume,very low VOC, zero HAPs and almostnon-existent odor.

Q: Does Induron have other coatingsfor T&D?

A: We have a complete systems ap-proach to all T&D coatings needs; in-cluding flow-coatings and moisturecured tower footings [below grade].We like to think our product line con-tains some old and some new technol-ogy.

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Q: Are there locations one could seethis coating in use?

A: We have projects nationwide; comevisit one of our jobs today!

Q: How can our readers find out more?

A: Please stop by Booth #242, call 800-324-9584 or visit www.induron.com.

project management continues to growso will our determination to provide su-perior service in the area.

Of course you can’t talk aboutThreaded Fasteners without talking aboutmanufacturing. We have just as manycustomers who think of us as just a dis-tributor as we do that think of us as just amanufacturer. Threaded Fasteners has

been manufacturing anchor bolts sincethe early ’90s, however in the summer2009 significant investments were madein our manufacturing division of the com-pany. New equipment and additionalspace was added to accommodate ourcustomers’ every growing anchoring andcustom fastener needs. For years we haveprovided rebar cages and custom anchorbolts to jobsites all over North America,but one of the areas of manufacturing thatreceived quite a bit of attention during the

expansion was our ability to hot headbolts. Since the investment we are alsobecoming known in the utility world as areliable and cost effective manufacturerof square and hex head machine bolts, aswell as step bolts.

A company is only as good as itspeople right? Every employee atThreaded Fasteners has something togain by taking care of the customer.They’re all owners of our company.Being an employee owned company def-

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initely is unique and the pride the employ-ees of Threaded Fasteners have in theircompany is second to none. You can ac-tually walk up to any employee atThreaded Fasteners and say “Who ownsthis place?” and they might just say “Ido!”…Priceless. It’s a fact, Threaded Fas-teners holds a unique place in the worldof nuts and bolts.

For more information, call 800-345-4976, visit www.threadedfasteners.com orstop by Booth #2780.

industry codes and standards.

About DuraSteelDuraSteel is the most stringently testedmaterial in the passive fire protectionsector and its applications in the vari-ous industries. DuraSteel has beentested for its resistance to fire, blast,impact, moisture, mold, physicalstrength, water tightness, sound atten-uation, radiant heat and pressures.

DuraSteel properties make it idealfor the design and construction of pas-sive fire protection systems and applica-tions to protect workplace injuries from

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fire and blast. DuraSteel non-com-bustible properties provide compartmen-talization, fire separation and migration.DuraSteel robust noncorrosive construc-tion makes it an ideal material for bothinterior and exterior use to protect per-sonnel and property. DuraSteel can bepainted for aesthetic purposes.

DuraSteel is a unique non-com-bustible material consisting of twometal sheets, galvanized or stainlesssteel, mechanically bonded to a cementfibre core. DuraSteel is exceptionallyrobust, resistant to impact, fire & blast,reduces sound, unaffected by moistureand once installed requires minimalmaintenance and have a life ex-pectancy of up to 40 years even in the

most severe environments.By combining lightweight and

durable materials to make the facing lay-ers and core, DuraSteel assemblies re-quire minimal foundations for support.DuraSteel is essential for assemblies suchas fire & blast barriers, enclosures, fire &blast doors, cable trays, duct assemblies.DuraSteel sheets have been tested to with-stand a four-hour fire test, hose stream testand 2-Bar of post blast pressure.

Features & Benefits• 4-hour fire protection• Resistance to fire, blast, impact andmoisture• 40-year life expectancy• Galvanized, stainless steel or other spe-

ciality metals• Lightweight and strong tested to 3.2N/mm2 UDL strength• Sound attenuation properties• Low maintenance• Cut using conventional tools• Reusable material• Manufactured to withstand hazardousand severe environments• Withstands extreme air pressures• Tested for vibration resistance• Zero flame spread with non-toxic by-products• Manufacture under ISO 2000:9001

For more information, call 866-338-0988,visit www.durasystems.com or stop byBooth #4186.

Obispo, California. He is a registeredProfessional Civil Engineer in California,Arizona, Nevada, Florida and Tennessee.He also holds a Class A General Engi-neering Contractors License.

Morris is an active member in vari-ous national professional societies. He isa member of the American Concrete In-stitute (ACI), the National Precast Con-crete Association (NPCA), the AmericanSociety for Civil Engineers (ASCE) andthe American Society for Testing Materi-

als (ASTM). Morris is active in the C-27“Precast Concrete”, and acted as Sub-Committee Chairman of ASTM C-27.10for more than 15 years. He also has par-ticipated in The Executive Committee(TEC) from 1991 to 1994. TEC providessenior management development pro-grams and resources for CEOs and Pres-idents of companies to improve theirmanagement and leadership skills.

INWESCO now services hundredsof utility companies across the UnitedStates and they pride themselves on in-novation, quality, and service. With thecapability of custom designing, world-

class engineering, and turn-key fabrica-tion all under one roof, they can helpyou expedite the process of turning anidea into a quality finished product.They have helped many utility compa-nies just like yours on countless proj-ects. One major development in theoverhead utilities has been a bold moveby engineers at Southern California Edi-son to look for ways to ensure that theiroverhead distribution infrastructure willbe able to hold up during the ever-in-creasing threat of seismic activity alongthe West Coast. Working alongside themany highly qualified people at SoCal

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Edison they have developed a trans-former cluster bracket and transformerplatform that were carefully engineeredand designed to hold up during torna-does, hurricanes, and earthquakes.

“Is your overhead distribution sys-tem able to withstand the loads generatedby those events? We can help. Do youhave your own design and are looking forengineering? We can help. Or do you haveall that done and are looking for someoneto fabricate and manufacture your prod-ucts? Again, we can help. Stop by ourBooth #4055 and see how we can helpyou!” says Morris.


and infrared inspections. Finally, in2002, we received a U.S. Patent on ourunique “see-through” design. Sincethen, electric utilities across America,and around the world, have madeTherm-A-Guard their number onechoice of wildlife protection.

Q: Please tell us about your company’sproducts.

A: Therm-A-Guard manufactures ourpatented wildlife protectors at our “Madein the USA” ISO Certified facility inClearwater, Florida. Our guards are com-

posed of long lasting, UV stabilized, en-gineering-grade polymers insuring manyyears of use without degradation. Foursize choices, along with the ability for topand side cut-outs, insures protection ofnearly any bushing/pothead applicationfrom all forms of wildlife while still al-lowing for accurate infrared and visualinspections of the protected equipment.The view through our guards is clearenough to easily determine the exactcause of a hot spot and it’s actual temper-ature. Additionally, sight gauge oil levelsin bushings can be verified. Our open de-sign allows for increased air circulationthus maintaining cooler operating tem-peratures that are critical to the life ex-pectancy of a bushing’s gasket.

Q: Who is a typical customer for yourproducts?

A: Therm-A-Guards are perfect for anyelectric utility seeking wildlife protectionfor visual and/or infrared inspections oftheir equipment. Our guards are fully hot-stick installable making it unnecessary tode-energize equipment prior to installation.It is a fact that insects build nests in con-ventional animal guards so safety depart-ments prefer Therm-A-Guards; ours allowcrews to see nests prior to removal of aguard so insect killer can be sprayed di-rectly at the nest preventing insect stings.When removing solid guards, crew mem-bers have no idea what is nesting inside.Our customer base ranges from the freez-

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ing cold of Alaska to the hot desert of Dubaiand every climate and location in between.

Q: Do you see any demand trends foryour products?

A: Definitely! As higher reliability of theelectric grid is expected by customers,and required by government regulators,the demand for our Therm-A-Guards toprotect this power grid from animal inter-ruptions will increase tremendously.Stock up now before we raise our prices!

For more information, contact Therm-A-Guard at 888-388-4348 or online atwww.Therm-A-Guard.com. Stop byBooth #2895.

variables. The company’s highest-profileofferings for the energy space includethermal imaging, SF6 leak detection, fiberoptic technology, and its newest solu-tion—a new line of cost-efficient dis-solved gas analysis (DGA) monitors.

Thermal ImagingThermal imaging has been a mainstay ofpreventive maintenance in the energysegment. LumaSense, however, is one ofthe few companies globally that can pro-vide integrated solutions for substationsand electrical switchgear that combinepan-and-tilt thermal imaging, fixed ther-mal imaging and pyrometry. The Ther-malSpection724 system providessoftware that can detect sudden tempera-ture changes through various regions of

interest (ROIs) to allow users to correctanomalies before they become catastro-phes.

SF6 Leak DetectionSF6 is commonly used in substations andGIS installations due to its arc quenchingand insulating capabilities. SF6 leakage,though, is heavily regulated and consid-ered one of the worst greenhouse gases.LumaSense’s SF6 leak-detection solu-tions are sensitive enough to measuredown to 5 ppb, allowing for detection ofleakage the minute it starts. They alsoallow for multipoint sampling to coverlarger areas.

Fiber OpticsConsidered one of the most critical pa-rameters to monitor on transformers,measuring true winding hot spot temper-ature requires direct monitoring via fiber

optics. LumaSense has provided windinghot spot temperature monitoring solu-tions for more than 30 years to over 5,000transformers globally and is the onlycompany that offers both FluoropticThermometry (FOT) and Gallium Ar-senide (GaAs) technology.

“Smart” DGA MonitorsLumaSense’s newest offering is a line ofthe industry’s most cost-effective andcomprehensive DGA monitors for trans-formers and load tap changers (LTCs).The SmartDGATM portfolio offers threesolutions designed for dedicated load tapchanger DGA analysis (SmartDGAGauge), early warning fault detection fortransformers (SmartDGA Guard) andcomprehensive DGA analysis (Smart-DGA Guide). The technology behind thisportfolio is Non-Dispersive Infrared(NDIR) that LumaSense has supplied for

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more than 40 years and is proven in themedical and automotive industries. Thesesolutions offer the lowest total cost ofownership in the market, with streamlinedinstallation that takes just a few hours.They also can integrate with fiber optictemperature monitoring. With featuressuch as single valve installation, horizon-tal and vertical mounting, fast responsetime and integrated smart grid capabil-ity—SmartDGA will change the way util-ities use and deploy online DGAmonitoring.

LumaSense Technologies strives to be aninnovative supplier of sensing solutions tothe energy industry. And as the conceptof smart grid creeps closer to reality, it ap-pears the need for these types of solutionswill only intensify.

Visit LumaSense at Booth #3480 orat www.lumasenseinc.com.

Transformerwood®, and Hybrid® and thenew Trafoboard®. All products are used ex-tensively in power, dry, traction, furnace andcast resin transformers world-wide.

Competence. Quality. Innovation. Röch-ling strives for excellence. With morethan 90 years of experience (over 50years in North America), Röchling has anexcellent reputation in this industry as areliable and innovative partner with ex-tensive knowledge of materials, theirproperties and applications.

Q: How did Röchling begin?

A: Foundation laid in 1916 when compe-tent engineers developed the first densi-

fied wood, Lignostone® and patented it.They developed the processing of beechveneers laminated with synthetic resinpressed under heat and pressure. Lignos-tone® Transformerwood® has an excel-lent reputation and is the preferred rigidinsulation of leading oil filled powertransformer manufacturers.

Q: What is Röchling success based on?

A: Being successful is a never endingchallenge. Röchling Group invests andexpands ambitiously to continue provid-ing thermoset insulation benefits in pursuit of customer satisfaction. Perform-ance of Durostone® and Glastic® fiber-glass reinforced plastics opens theelectrical insulation market beyond Lig-nostone® Transformerwood® from oilfilled power transformers to a variety of

electrical apparatus and applications.Types of glass, resin and filler ingredientcombinations processed by pressing,forming, pultruding and filament windingis especially well suited for use in powergenerator construction, switchgear, tapchangers, chemical processing equipmentand transportation systems.

Listening, learning and cooperationbirthed innovative ideas such as Lignos-tone® Hybrid®, densified laminated woodwith Durostone® reinforcement to in-crease mechanical strength up to 40 per-cent and our recently established andproven addition of Trafoboard®, a lami-nated pressboard for highest require-ments. See the exhibits in Booth #509.

Q: How does Röchling earn client con-fidence?

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A: Cooperation is the key to attaining ourgoals. Confidence in each other and withour customers is the force behind the suc-cess. Count on Röchling. Every action wetake is based on trust. Openness and hon-esty characterize personal relations withcandid information exchange among our-selves, our partners and our customers.

Q: Who are the primary contacts atRöchling USA?

A: This week Mr. Jim Azzarello, SalesManager of Röchling Glastic Composites,Cleveland, Ohio and Ms. Chris Rega,Composite Sales Manager of RöchlingMachined Plastics, Mt. Pleasant, Pa., areon hand with supportive Röchling teammembers to answer additional questions.C’mon over to Booth #509; we want tomeet you.

compression ratio, installation time isreduced. The result is a dependable,quality installation requiring lesscrimps per connector, which also elim-inates the guesswork. Just anotherBURNDY innovation in crimping diedevelopment!

And, coming soon, a portable andlight weight 60 Ton Remote HydraulicPress! The Y60LW, at only 43 pounds,is the ultimate in crimping power at anoptimized weight. Accepting the WideL-Dies as described above, this remotecrimp press has a large jaw opening toaccommodate copper and aluminumcode cables and aerial conductor sizesthrough 2500 kcmil and also ACSR

through 2156 (84/19 str.) This press has60 tons of crimp force at 10,000 psi op-erating pressure—along with a singleacting ram with a heavy-duty returnspring for fast ram retraction. The re-movable die cap may be easily rotatedallowing for quick removal of spliceconnectors while the upper die cap se-curely locks to a positive detent posi-tion for safe operation. Fast easy die

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changing, secure die positioning withpositive die release locking pins, a sidelift handle for easy carrying are justsome of the benefits of this remotecrimp press dynamo. Stop by and seethe Y60LW for yourself.

Go with the BURNDY EngineeredSystem that does it all—and does it con-sistently. Stop by and see BURNDY atBooth #1555 or visit www.burndy.com

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ripple output and greater than 93 percentefficiency to make for lower operatingcosts. Five hot-swappable Cordex 4.4kWrectifiers are stored in a compact 4RUshelf, providing immense power in a com-pact space.

“The ACS-HP Series provides effi-ciency, flexibility and reliability in onesystem,” said Sam Ayoubi, AIP VicePresident of Sales. “It supports wide

input ranges, from 187-312Vac singlephase to 208-480Vac 3 phase, and sys-tems are expandable with power optionsup to 800A. In addition, the Cordex mon-itoring and control package is unparal-leled in today’s market.”

The Cordex monitoring and controlpackage provides complete access to bat-tery management, data logging, daily sta-tistics and charger system control. TheCXC touch screen or Ethernet connectionand Internet browser enable simple ad-justment and control, regardless of local

or remote setup. “In one integrated package, we are

able to offer remote system control, ex-tremely high power density, wide inputrange and hot swappable modularity, allwhile maintaining a small footprint,” saidAyoubi. “It is a great example of effi-ciency in all elements of design: form,function, engineering and performance.”

The ACS-HP Series is currentlyavailable to Alpha’s global customerbase. For more information about theACS-HP Series, stop by Booth #3766 or

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visit http://www.alpha.com/acshp.

About Alpha Industrial PowerAlpha Industrial Power, a member of TheAlpha Group and a division of Alpha Tech-nologies, provides innovative, industrialgrade powering solutions through a diverseproduct line of large-scale battery systems,chargers, and UPS’s. Applications includepower generation facilities, substations,electrical utilities, transportation systems,communication networks and other enter-prises with unique powering.

builds a better golf club than TaylorMade– and no one builds a better CurrentTransformer than Meramec.

The Pros at Meramec want to helpyou improve your game—on the course,and in your business. Meramec ElectricalProducts announces the giveaway of acomplete set of TaylorMade RocketBallzGolf Clubs at the 2012 IEEE PES Trans-mission and Distribution Conference andExposition being held May 8 – 10 in Or-lando, Fla. The prize, which includes onedriver, two fairway woods, one full set ofirons, one sand wedge, one putter, andone golf bag, will be awarded to a luckywinner at a drawing held at the Meramec

Electrical Products Booth #1362 at 5:00PM on May 9, 2012.

Meramec Electrical Products is thepreeminent manufacturer of BushingCurrent Transformers for the high-volt-age circuit breaker, large power trans-former, generator, and utility markets. AtMeramec, every Current Transformer wemanufacture is made to our customers’exact specifications. We excel in buildinga quality custom made product while pro-viding the shortest turnaround time in theindustry. During the past 40 years Mer-amec Electrical Products has producedover one million Current Transformersand precision components for our OEMcustomers and for the utility service af-termarket. Our customers have come torely on the quality, dependability and

durability of our products. That is whyMeramec has come to be known as “TheCurrent Transformer Specialists.”

At the IEEE PES Exposition, Mer-amec will introduce the ESP OutdoorMounted Slip-Over Bushing CurrentTransformer. The ESP is a self-containedmodule specifically designed to bemounted over the high voltage terminalbushing of the vintage SP/SPS circuitbreaker. This breaker is one of the mostpopular in the class of up to 72kV. Eachunit is fully encapsulated in an ANSI 70gray colored resin system that has been de-veloped, tested and rated for outdoor use.The resilient exterior finish ensures accu-rate performance in extreme weather, hasexcellent chemical resistance, high dielec-tric strength and rugged physical proper-

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ties to endure mechanical shock. With itseasy installation features, it is a reliable andeconomical solution when upgrading sys-tem protection, adding additional meteringpoints, or replacing aged and failing CTs.

Meramec invites show attendees tostop by Booth #1362 to meet with theMeramec Pros and view our innovativetechnology and full line of Current Trans-formers that deliver performance, accu-racy and dependability that really goes thedistance. Stop by and enter the drawingfor a complete set of TaylorMade Rock-etBallz golf clubs.

For more information please callBrad Armstrong, Sales and MarketingManager at Meramec Electrical Productsat 575-885-2521, or by email at [email protected].

Transmission and Distribution Confer-ence and Exposition. Drop off yourbusiness card and register for the Man-itowoc 4100W Crane Model ($500 re-tail value) Give-Away. The winningregistrant will be drawn at the end ofthe conference. And while you’re at ourbooth, let us explain how Sterling Lum-ber can: • Get the most cost-effective and safematting product for your application. • Save you time and money through Ster-ling’s Coast-to-Coast Logistics and Dis-tribution Capabilities.• Mobilize quickly and handle even thelargest orders.• Sell new and used matting products.• Rent mats either short term or longterm.

Quality Hardwood Mats Since 1949For sixty years, the Sterling family’scompany has combined high-qualitycraftsmanship with service and deliveryclients can rely on. Our consistent selec-tion of high-grade timber maximizes thestrength, performance and overalllongevity of our Sterling Mats. Sterling’sprecision manufacturing process assuresoptimum uniformity and durability. Wewill work with you to ensure you havethe right product for the job.

Access MatsSterling manufactures a variety of AccessMats, which are excellent for platformsor temporary roads for ROW access linesor site access. All mats utilize zinc-plated

carriage bolts, are countersunk andtrimmed flush and square.

For many applications, Sterling AccessMats offer significant benefits over stan-dard 8” Crane Mats for temporary roadsand platforms: • 30% to 65% SAVINGS on Freight• 50% SAVINGS on Installation Costs• 50% SAVINGS on Extraction Costs• Wider sizes than a Crane Mat – up to96”• Very effective for all types of equipmentneeding access to job site locations of allvarieties

Classic Access Mats - Made of three al-ternately applied layers of hardwoodlumber compressed together with zinc-coated carriage bolts.

Interlocking Access Mats - Three inter-locking fingers allow mats to lock to-gether—no tools are required.Heavy Duty Access Mats - Solid top andbottom surfaces—no gap between hard-wood boards

Optional Lifting Cables - We installwire rope into the mat.

Crane MatsHigh-grade Sterling Crane Mats feature nar-row lifting notches, exclusive use of oaktimbers and other dense hardwoods, 1-1/4”diameter lifting bolts (countersunk andflush), and ends sealed with wax lumberpaint. They are also available in Douglas Fir.• Thickness: 4”, 6”, 8”, 10” and 12”• Width: 36”, 48”, 60” and 72”• Length: 48” through 40’

30’ and 40’ Crane Mats - Available indense hardwood and Douglas Fir

Excavator Mats - 8” x 48” x 16’ and 18’& 20’

Transition Mats (Standard & HeavyDuty) - Safely crawl your equipment onand off your mats.

Outrigger Mats - Sterling builds safeand strong outrigger mats to support eventhe largest mobile cranes in the country.We provide welded C-Channel Rein-forced Mats with 1/2” steel plates for thelarger cranes and lightweight portablemats for the smaller cranes and trucks.

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Logistics And DeliveryWith our own fleet of delivery trucks andconvenient rail and barge access, we canprovide the shipping flexibility that is re-quired to get you what you need, whereyou need it, and when you need it! Withmanufacturing and headquarters in BlueIsland, Ill., sawmills in Mo., warehousingin Gary, Ind. and Alberta, Canada, we arecentrally located for simple coast-to-coast delivery.

Sterling Lumber can make your hard-wood timber mat ordering and deliveryprocess efficient and seamless, assistingwith all of your technical or logisticalchallenges. Call 708-388-2223 for a freeconsultation on which mats to buy and themost efficient way to ship.

Flexible Purchasing OptionsBuy direct and save. Buy new mats. Buyused mats. Sterling has flexible purchas-ing options as well as both short-term andlong-term rental programs.

For more information, call 708-388-2223,visit www.sterlinglumber.com or stop byBooth #382.

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