The Draeger Piccola is a NIOSH-approved disposable particulate half mask for use in a variety of industries. Piccola’s use the Draeger’s Synsafe filter media, a synergy of two filtration principals. Piccola combines electrostatic and mechanical filtration properties in a multi-layer design that includes a pre-filter for increased durability.
The Protecta AD230AG is a self-retracting lifeline that incorporates 100 feet of 3/16-inch galvanized cable for vertical mobility. With its high-performance polyamide housing, the device is lightweight and compact at 27 pounds.
The Cinta Pump from Fantastic Tools makes the process of filling automatic taping tools easier and faster by increasing the amount of mud moved per stroke by 50 percent thanks to a longer pump handle configuration, which also is curved to provide more comfort and power per stroke.
Made from the strontium group of photoluminescence pigments, Kryptaglow paint emits a neon glow that can last up to 10 hours in total darkness. The paint has passed the Material Equipment Acceptance standards with the highest brightness rating achieved for safety paint.
A lightweight tubular steel stand-off, the Ladder-Max was created for use by homeowners and contractors alike. The universal ladder attachment weighs just over 7 pounds and is 39 inches wide, providing 19 inches of stand off from any sidewall or roof. In addition to user safety, the product also is designed to reduce shingle, gutter and siding damage.
Perimeter fire containment systems designed with Firespan mineral wool insulation blankets provide fire resistance, thereby maximizing life safety in structures subject to fire outbreak from any number of unsuspected sources, such as a terrorist attack, arson or simply a careless smoker.
CertaPro AcoustaTherm Batts are designed to enhance acoustical and thermal performance in exterior and interior walls, and improve sound transmission loss over suspended ceilings. The product improves acoustical properties in partition or exterior walls contributing to a quieter interior environment.
The company’s panels are 60 percent more energy efficient than those built with traditional wood or metal stud framing. The energy efficient, green-building panels can reduce, by one-third, a building’s heating and air conditioning requirements
ProPink Complete Blown-in Wall System is designed for all enclosed cavities-including walls and ceilings. This product will not settle, rot or decay, enabling a consistent R-value from the moment it’s installed. The insulation fits the form of any cavity, providing complete compression- and gap-free coverage
For the past 12 months, the readers of Walls & Ceilings have told us what products and literature were of interest to them by filling out the reader action cards. Tallied from hundreds of entries, the following have appeared in the Product Focus and Toolbox departments. In no particular order, here’s what you told us you found of interest.