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Eaton's B-Line series BB5-HF hands-free box support stud bracket
The new BB5-HF is designed to reduce the installation cycle time by as much as 15 seconds per bracket. This doesn’t seem like a big number until you really…
Electricians, What's in Your Truck (Part Eight)
Measuring distance to a hard-to-reach location (a high ceiling, for example) is made much simpler with Fluke’s 417D Laser Distance Meter, too. The extra-bright…
Hubbell Wiring Device-Kellems Smart Home Devices and Home Control Systems
Hubbell Wiring Device-Kellems offers smart home solutions for the best integration of smartphones and smart gadget to efficient energy usage across residential…
Essential Properties and Applications of Electrical Wiring Pathway Systems
Learn how to use NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC) as a guide for proper conduit applications. Understand the physical properties of conduit and…
3M Scotch Super 33+: Get 15% more for the same price
For a limited time, Van Meter is selling longer-length Scotch Super 33+ vinyl electrical tape rolls from 3M – you get 15% more tape for the same price.
Augmented Reality in Manufacturing: Tap Into New Workforce Potential
Augmented Reality (AR) can help manufacturers manage onboarding, reduce human error, train employees, and boost productivity.
Rethinking machine safety risk
The design phase of a project allows companies to reduce potential machine safety before it has a chance to manifest itself as a hazard and danger to workers.
Specifying the right electrical raceways, busways, wiring and cabling
Electrical and information cabling are an integral part of all building systems and must be extensively routed throughout all building types. There are…
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