These products, introduced within the past year, were featured at the Cabling Systems Exhibition last month in Anaheim, CA.
Pipe grounding clamps
This series of universal pipe clamps includes a mechanical connector to connect ground conductors #6 through 250 MCM, and have a pipe range of 8 to 12 inches. Clamps can also be connected to ground conductors via exothermic connections or standard compression lugs. The clamps provide bi-directional grounding capabilities, making them suitable for large-diameter pipes. They are rated for direct burial.
HARGER LIGHTNING & GROUNDING
www.harger.com
Cable support with installation flexibility
The Caddy CableCat CAT-CM is a cable-support system that offers installation flexibility and provides a convenient pathway for wires and cables in applications where cable tray is traditionally used. Specially designed U-hooks and double J-hooks have large-diameter, rounded support surfaces/edges to avoid overbending and kinking of cables. The U-hooks are available in a range of sizes for different cable-capacity needs. The CAT-CM has three installation options: The rod-mounted option allows for field assembly of the hooks onto All-Thread Rod; the cantilever-mounted option consists of U-hooks being mounted on brackets; the strut-mounted option is accomplished by assembling the hooks to strut for a cost-effective alternative to center-rail cable tray and wire-basket systems.
ERICO
www.erico.com
Double-hinged wall-mount cabinet
Designed for applications where security and accessibility are both required and floor space is at a premium, this cabinet can mount to a wall or a pole (with an optional pole-mounting kit). The cabinet can be left- or right-hinged and ships completely assembled, ready to mount. It is available in 2-, 3-, and 4-foot heights, and 15- and 25-inch depths. The 2- and 3-foot cabinets are rated for 150-pound loads and the 4-foot cabinet for 200-pound loads.
HOFFMAN
www.hoffmanonline.com
Teleconferencing hub
The V-Hub conference phone is a full-duplex, simultaneous, two-way communication conference phone that provides clean, clear sound. It includes three omni-directional microphones, a recessed LCD display, 10-number speed dial, special calling functions, and a three-step setup process. The phone also includes a mute button and a flash button for special calling functions.
BOGEN
www.bogen.com
Water-blocked, tight-buffer I/O cables
The indoor/outdoor tight-buffer OFNR-rated line of optical-fiber cables now includes a dry water-blocking functionality. This new design complies with the Bellcore/Telcordia GR-20 requirements for water-blocking of outside plant cables, while allowing for a completely dry cable that can also be used indoors. The cables have been verified by Underwriters Laboratories to meet UL-1581 for sunlight and weather resistance. They are available in fiber counts from 2 to 144.
SUPERIOR ESSEX
www.superioressex.com
EFM optical networking unit
The RA21 Optical Networking Unit is an Ethernet in the First Mile (EFM) product that enables reliable optical Ethernet services to business and residential users through a point-to-point fiber-based network infrastructure. It provides a comprehensive set of operation, administration, and maintenance (OAM) features that address the feature recommendations outlined in the 802.3ah standard. The RA21 ONU is a customer-premises product that provides a 100-Mbit/sec fiber connection from the service provider's network to a 10/100-Mbit/sec autonegotiating connection to the enterprise network.
METROBILITY OPTICAL SYSTEMS
www.metrobility.com