Railway Track & Structures 12/07

PRODUCTS AND LITERATURE Micro-size noise dosimeter The Edge, a cable-free noise dosimeter to measure personal noise exposure has been introduced by Quest Technologies, Inc. The thin, lightweight, countoured shoulder-mount instrument is designed to conform to the wearer’s body for comfort while maintaining an upward orientation for the microphone. The 1/4-in. microphone is attached directly to the instrument with sturdy screw-on windscreen. Other features include new technology rechargeable lithium polymer battery for long battery life; 1- or 5bay docking stations for quick and easy recharge; automatic downloading via the docking station to QuestSuite Professional II for analysis of measurement data; datalogging and time history with instant data review via the device’s LCD viewing screen. Phone: 800-245-0779. moving parts and can be retrofitted to any internal combustion or electric vehicle. Also available in an anti-theft version which includes a wireless relay hidden in the ignition starter or fuel pump circuit. Phone 813-877-4500. parts and features thousands of fastening components that are in stock. Included are full-color 3D models and product application graphics, a thumbnail index for quick product identification and colorcoded product sections for easy reference. RoHS Compliance information is included, along with extensive material information, temperature ratings and environmental compliance data. Available in English and Spanish. Phone: 800-621-1892. Fastening components catalog Richco, Inc., has released a new full-line catalog, Catalog 28. The catalog contains over 130 new PEOPLE BNSF promoted Jim LeVere from general director, line maintenance, to assistant vice president, signals. Skelly and Loy, Inc., appointed James R. Daley vice president and manager of the firm’s Monroeville, Pa., office. URS Corporation appointed Ray Schriks, P.E., senior manager-rail transit, with headquarters in Chicago. Suppliers Parsons Brinckerhoff named Keith J. Hawksworth chief executive officer. Thomas J. O’Neill continues as chairman of the Board. Railtech Boutet, a subsidiary of the Delachaux Group S.A., named Oliver W. Dolder vice president - business operations. Keyless vehicle ignition START-SMART from Keytroller, LLC, replaces a vehicle’s ignition key with a virtually indestructible metal piezo keypad. The keypad is totally sealed and designed for extremely tough outdoor weather conditions (-40 F to 185 F). It is said to be vandal proof, waterproof and tamper proof. It has no Association AREMA named Lisa Hall manager of marketing and program services. www.rtands.com Railway Track & Structures December 2007 43 http://www.rtands.com

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Railway Track & Structures - December 2007 Contents On Track Industry Today Supplier News AREMA News NRC News TTCI R&D Hand-Held Tools Provide the Power to Get Big Jobs Done AREMA C&S Update Striving to Solve the Riddle of Wheel Climb RTA Stages Warm Gathering in Sunny Florida in October Products and Literature People Calendar Website Directory Advertisers Index Sales Representatives Professional Directory Classified Advertising Chicago Perspective

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