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Control for sustainable drainage

Polypipe Civils has added the Stormcheck Vortex Flow Control Chamber to its range of sustainable drainage products. The Stormcheck comprises a prefabricated plastic chamber with a vortex flow control device, which regulates water flow through the chamber. Polypipe Civils says it produces the chamber and control device to individual customer specification. Chambers are available in three designs and range from 1050 mm to 1800 mm in diameter. The depth can be anything up to 6 m. The Stormcheck chamber can be integrated with Polypipe鈥檚 advanced drainage systems and can be used in conjunction with Polypipe Stormwater Solutions, and the Ridgidrain ADS system.

Polypipe Civils
www.polypipecivils.co.uk
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Durable marker poles

Imhotep has launched the Visibilistix range of marker poles. They are constructed from a thermoplastic composite with fibreglass reinforcement. The outer coating is welded to the core, which the Nottingham-based firm says prevents splinters and adds durability. The markers, which cost from 27p each, incorporate ultraviolet stabilisers to reduce colour fade. They are available in 8 mm and 10 mm diameters, and range from 0.5 m to 2.4 m in length. Custom-made markers of different lengths are also available, as are fluorescent, glow-in-the-dark and heat-sensitive options.

Imhotep
www.visibilistix.co.uk/visibilistix.html
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Dulux bolsters trade brands

Dulux has launched a range of decoration and preparation products across its Dulux Trade and Polycell Trade brands. The company says the Smartec products have quick-drying properties and are formulated to overcome common decorating problems. Smartec products include Fast Matt, Fast Undercoat & Gloss, Tracker Paint and Problem Solving Basecoat, launched by Dulux Trade; and Fast Filler and Textured Coating Remover, introduced by Polycell Trade. Dulux says its Undercoat & Gloss is ready to gloss over in four hours, and says the Polycell filler can be sanded and painted over within three. Problem Solving Basecoat is said to block stains and obliterate strong colours, and the Textured Coating Remover removes textured coatings from walls and ceilings.

Dulux Trade
www.duluxtrade.co.uk
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Infrared hand basin

Relcross has launched an infrared hand basin that is powered by photovoltaic cells. The 鈥渘dite technology鈥� range of handwashing units uses the cells to convert the available light in a room into electricity. This means that the basin鈥檚 infrared sensors need neither mains nor battery power to operate. The units are made from Terreon, a polyester blend that Relcross says resembles marble. The firm says the material is easy to clean and inexpensive to repair.

Relcross
www.relcross.co.uk
www.building.co.uk/enquiries 306

Concrete pin for cordless nailer

ITW Construction Products has launched a pin for its Spit Pulsa 700 range of cordless nailers. The HC6 Hard Concrete pin is designed to fix into hard and pre-cast concrete and steel. ITW says that 1066 grade steel, combined with a soft steel outer layer, provides the HC6 with low brittleness as well as hardness. The product is available in 15, 17, 22 and 27 mm lengths all in 3 mm diameter, and comes in 10-pin strips. ITW says that the 10 microns of zinc coating will enable the HC6 to withstand site conditions.

ITW Construction Products
www.itwcp.co.uk
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Electromechanical locks

ASSA has launched a range of integrated mechanical and electromechanical locks. The Evolution range of locks combines mechanical and electromechanical locking and escape functions in a single device, and incorporates hookbolts as standard. There are five solenoid handle locks and three motor locks in the range, which will be supplemented by a series of mechanical locks. Handles are reversible and the locks can be changed on site to accommodate safety and security requirements. ASSA says the range simplifies the upgrading and retrofitting of buildings as well as installation.

ASSA
www.assa.co.uk
www.building.co.uk/enquiries 308

Safer warehouse lights

Parmer Distribution has upgraded its range of Hilux High Bay light fittings for warehouse and factory units. The double-envelope lamp designs mean the light can be handled before the bulb is completely cool. It also bypasses the need for a protective glass screen, as the lamp will contain any breakages. The lights are suitable for indoor applications where the ceiling height exceeds 15 ft. They are available at 400 W and 250 W.

Parmer Distribution
pd@parry.co.uk
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