Products

SunGuard Neutral 78/65, the newest addition to Guardian Industries’ SunGuard portfolio of low-E glass coatings, offers high visible light, a neutral color and high solar heat gain, which help architects meet new energy codes in heating-dominated climates. Neutral 78/65 can be used in double- or triple-glazed units, and in combination with the SunGuard portfolio of high performance low-E coatings. The Guardian SunGuard product line includes low-E coatings and advanced glazings for commercial applications that offer solar control and a wide variety of colors and performance levels.

Rinnai’s Tankless Rack System makes multi-unit condensing tankless water heater installation easier and more flexible for commercial contractors. The system is available in free-standing or wall-mounted options for indoor or outdoor applications. Indoor installations can be configured with either Rinnai’s standard polypropylene concentric venting or its new Common Venting System. Individual racks can hold between two and six of the company’s 199,000-Btu condensing units, which have an Energy Factor of 0.95.

Munters DryCool products are designed to meet dehumidification requirements for the entire building, providing 100 percent makeup air at space neutral temperature and below space humidity. The core of DryCool’s technology is the condenser reactivated desiccant wheel. The evaporator coil provides cooling prior to the desiccant process and energy recovery devices such as heat recovery wheels and heat pipes can be incorporated to optimize performance.

MBCI’s Eco-ficient insulated metal panels are available in 11 different wall profiles, which includes five hidden fastener panels: Grand, Summit, Royal, Classic and Vintage. Available in various widths and thickness, these profiles attach to buildings with concealed clips designed to eliminate thermal short circuits in the wall system. They also use a double tongue-and-groove interlock to eliminate thermal breaks and provide resistance to moisture, according to the company.

When the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) set out to create a Net Zero Energy research facility so efficient that the building would consume only the amount of energy generated by renewable power on and near the building, they called on the high performance and aesthetic versatility of Thermomass Insulation Systems. The LEED Platinum NREL Research Support Facility (RSF) achieves that goal through numerous passive energy strategies, high-performance design features, renewable energy technologies and proven construction materials from industry leaders like Thermomass.

WAC Lighting introduces Tube, a new indoor and outdoor LED sconce luminaire. Precise engineering, superior optics and the latest LED technology are integrated in this highly efficient wall sconce. With its sleek cylindrical profile, Tube functions as an accent, wall wash or pathway light. Tube’s Dark Sky Friendly design prevents light pollution from spill around or up from the luminaire, according to the company. Constructed of aluminum with an etched glass lens, Tube is engineered with an integral driver and replaceable LED modules.

The new Cree CPY250 Series offers 35 percent improved performance to competing LED luminaires. The new CPY series offers two options of slim, low-profile designs. Plus, it consumes 75 percent less energy than traditional Metal Halide fixtures, helping users achieve payback in less than two years, according to the company. The CPY250 is available in both flat and prismatic drop lens, providing two illumination aesthetics to meet the visual, as well as the vertical and horizontal illumination performance needs of a typical canopy application.

Suitable for hardwood, laminate and luxury vinyl tile floors in educational facilities, VersaWalk from MP Global Products is the company’s latest earth-friendly acoustic fiber underlayment. Designed for nail- or glue-down installation, the product comes with a special moisture management system to coat and protect floors. The odorless, non-allergenic and VOC-free underlayment is composed of at least 94 percent post-industrial/pre-consumer textile fibers and scrap material, according to the company.

Helping commercial buildings meet energy conservation needs, Tubelite introduces its newest storefront system, the TU2400 series. With additional pout and debridged thermal break pockets to withstand demanding climates and conditions, the product optimizes thermal performance for a more energy-efficient building solution, according to the company. It is suitable for low-rise facilities, glass or panels up to 1-inch thick.

SEMCO introduces the IQHC (high capacity) Series of active chilled beams, which provide high-efficiency cooling and heating. The new chilled beam series offers one of the industry’s highest capacities and features up to a 25 percent and 50 percent reduction in pump and fan horsepower respectively, versus conventional chilled water loop or rooftop forced air HVAC system methods. It is specifically designed to operate with dedicated outdoor air dehumidifiers to handle outdoor air and humidity responsibilities for total indoor air quality.