January 17, 2013

The Compact Fluorescent Lamp recycling container from VaporLok can safely hold up to four 13-watt, or up to three 23-watt used CFLs, protecting users from hazardous mercury vapors if fragile bulbs are ever broken, according to the company. Featuring specialized foil material and patent-pending absorbent pad technology inside, the bag is designed to prevent mercury vapors from seeping through, capturing 95 percent of harmful vapors, according to the company. It is also useful for collecting bulb debris for easy cleanups.

3M’s Anti-Soiling Liquid, an easy-to-apply coating system for photovoltaic modules and concentrated solar power mirrors, is designed to help solar modules stay cleaner, longer. The product reduces dry dust accumulation that often occurs on sun-facing surfaces and increases light transmission to the photovoltaic cells thus improving overall power output, according to the company. Coated modules with 3M’s latest product generate five to ten percent more energy, according to the company.

Made from an inorganic blend of volcanic stone and inorganic binders, EuroStone sustainable ceiling panels from Chicago Metallic contain no volatile organic compounds, surface coatings or biocides and are composed of non-hazardous and non-fibrous materials for a greener effect, according to the company.

Witt Industries’ dome top recycling containers can be customized to suit general or specific recycling requirements. The 415DT-BK-R and 415DT-BL-R models feature a touchless, open-topped design that comes in either blue or black. Each unit comes standard with a 5-inch “RECYCLE” and chasing arrows symbol and can be further customized with a choice of decals to identify specific recycling streams. Able to hold up to 15 gallons of recyclables, the containers are made with outer shells crafted from durable, fire-safe steel, according to the company.

Manufacturer of efficient solutions for air-conditioning, heating, refrigeration and motion systems, Danfoss released its generation of 435 Series Actuators to replace the prior AME 15QM series of actuator for the company’s AB-QM pressure independent control valve. Models AME 435QM and AMV 435 in the new series offer improved operation with lower power consumption and require no additional tools when incorporated into the valves, according to the company.