Theatre Design & Technology - Spring 1978 - 29

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Strong Presents New Xenon Trouper Follow Spotlight
Strong Electric Corporation has introduced the new Xenon Trouper Follow Spotlight as the ultimate in follow spotlights for the Entertainment Industry. The all new Xenon Trouper Spotlight, utilizing a
700 watt xenon bulb, was designed as a companion to the more
powerful Xenon Super Trouper.
This new model 48050 Xenon Trouper unit incorporates all the
features of the Model 48000 Carbon Arc Trouper, plus at least 25%
more light, lower operating cost, less maintenance, and built-in Fadeout. Each unit comes complete, including the xenon bulb which is
warranted for 1500 hours. Like the Carbon Arc Trouper and Super
Trouper, the Xenon Trouper operates from a normal 115 volt outlet.
The new Xenon Trouper, as all Strong spotlights, utilizes Strong's
exclusive variable focal length lens system which increases intensity
as the light beam is reduced from flood to spot. For complete information, write Strong Electric Corporation, 15 City Park Avenue, Toledo, Ohio 43696.

LASER PRO.JECTOR

Laser Advertising Projector
A Laser can be used as an advertising medium to project a
changeable message on a wall. Brilliant red. blue. green or yellow
block or script letters are created by a single moving laser beam,
which can be projected 50 to 1000 feet to a screen. The laser head is
only 30 inches long '< 10" '< 10". The programmer is housed in a 19"
'< 19" x 24" cabinet and is suitable for indoor or outdoor use. The
laser operates for 10,000 hours without a lamp change. Messages
can be any size. but normal word messages at 100 feet are 2 feet high
by 20 feet wide with 20 characters in script or block lelters. It looks
like a red neon sign except that it changes its message as fast as
desired with variable rates if desired. The red laser, programmed and
installed is $15,000.00 depending on the brightness needed.
The Laser Projector is available from Visual Methods, Inc., 5 Wortendyke Ave., Montvale. New Jersey 07645, 201-319-7383.
Incandescent Lighting Strip
Kosman Lighting Equipment Company announces their new line of
incandescent strip lighting. Attractive. incandescent strip lighting is
ideal for show windows, theatres, displays, and anywhere decorative
lighting is required. Kosman Lighting Equipment Company has a
complete line of incandescent strips with sockets on 6" and 12"
centers and available in lengths of 18", 24", 36", 48", 72" and 96".
Strips can be customized to any desired length and there are many
lamp sizes available.
For further information, contact: Kosman Lighting Equipment
Company, 2201 Third Street. San Francisco. California 94107 (415)
864-8320.
Chairs Combined Comfort with Utility
A series of chairs introduced by Walter Jacobi & Sons, Inc., of
Belmont, California, feature the comfort and individuality of opera
chairs without sacrificing the utility of bench-type seating.
Each unit can be used individually or combined with ganging
hooks to make rigid rows of seating. Floor fastening is not required.
When ganged in a row, persons can sit across joined chairs in full
comfort.

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This flexibility gives the user many alternatives in seating arrangements with the purchase of just one type of chair. These chairs are of
sturdy wooden construction. Fabric covering and deep foam cushioning are attractive, and conform to recent public upholstery standards. Accessories, including arms, are also available. Prices begin
at 596.80.
For further information, contact: Walter Jacobi & Sons, Inc., 1400
Elmer Street, Belmont, California 94002 (415) 593-6815.
New Driveable Work Platform
Economy Engineering Company announces another new line of
Driveable Work Platforms with possible application in Theatre and
Television Studios. The new line features dual wheel hydrostatic
drive, two speed; forward and reverse, built-in automatic 40 AMP
charger, four heavy duty 250 AMP batteries. control panel on platform for driving, turning and raising. Fork truck pockets on base
frame provide easy handling.
New models provide working heights to 26' and have a 1,000
pound capacity. All units are designed and tested to exceed all
applicable OSHA and ANSI Safety Standards. Model SP 15-28 is only
28'12" wide and can be driven through standard doorways, into elevators and into very conjested areas.
Write for new free brochure, Bulletin number F900, showing over
11 models; complete with application photos and specifications.
Write to: Economy Engineering Company, 484 Thomas Drive, Bensenville, Illinois 60106. 0

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