Volume 16, Issue 454

So what if I can’t spell Armageddon? It’s not the end of the world.
-Stewart Francis

We've given away over $450,000 to subscribers. See the E-Smarts to B-Smart contest. Now you can enter via Email and/or on Facebook. Did you win? (See below to find out.)






At NAED, IDEA and ElectricSmarts Teach The Channel How to Compete with Amazon
By Bill Floyd

Counting NAED's Adventure, the Eastern, and now Western Regional Meetings, partners ElectricSmarts and IDEA have conducted joint-seminars to teach its attendees that ecommerce is far more than offering products through a shopping cart. In fact, ESmarts' President Keith Peck explained, "If your total e-strategy is to place your shopping cart up against Amazon's, they'll probably win every time".






NAILD Partner App

Download the NAILD Partner App from iTunes!

The National Association of Independent Lighting Distributors was founded in 1977 by a group of lighting specialist distributors and has grown steadily since then. The association’s membership is made up of lighting distributors, vendor manufacturers of lighting equipment, products and supplies used by our MRO, contractor and facility end-user customers. Use our mobile app to explore catalogs, search products, view videos, create product lists, and more.





This Month's Smart eCat Features: Littelfuse


With the popularity of the Internet, the world has changed. SMART eCAT is now one new important way. Each month we will feature a new manufacturer’s electronic SMART eCAT that will show how looking up products and using manufacturer’s catalogs have never been easier. This “eCatalog Collection” now also appears on our distributor partner and manufacturer rep’s websites as well. We encourage you to look for these there and deal with the companies with which you already have close relationships and work hard to serve your everyday needs.

Click here to enter their Medium Voltage Fuse catalog section.





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This Issue's Question: Who expanded their Lighting Line with New Low-Profile Mercmaster Luminaire?





Non-Metallic Enclosures Grow in Popularity
James R. Dukart

Stahlin, a leading manufacturer of non-metallic fiberglass enclosures, has announced a new size addition — 24” x 24” — to its PolyStar Polycarbonate enclosure line.

The new addition brings to 8 the number of standard enclosure sizes Stahlin produces, including: 6X6, 8X6, 10X8, 12X10, 14X12, 16X14, 18X16 And 24 X 24 inch boxes.





Locking Plug and Connector Applications
Steve Maurer, IME

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association, or NEMA, developed standards for electrical plugs and receptacles. This ensured that devices from the various manufacturers would work together. It also set designated blade patterns, creating standard configurations for various voltage and amperage combinations.





Solar Guard, New IP Ratings for Stahlin’s Non-Metallic Enclosures
James R. Dukart

Enclosure manufacturer Stahlin has introduced a new compounding formula — SolarGuard — to further protect its non-metallic enclosures from weathering and impacts such as dust and moisture. It has also recently announced new Intrusion-Penetration (IP) ratings from the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) for its polycarbonate (fiberglass)-based enclosures.





Joslyn Hi-Voltage® Capacitor Switches Play Important Role in Energy Efficiency
Thomas & Betts

Capacitors play an important role in volt and volt-ampere reactive (VAr) optimization. According to the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), volt-VAr optimization (VVO) applies “sensors, equipment and software capable of reducing overall distribution line losses by 2-5 percent through tight control of voltage and current fluctuations.”







Teledyne FLIR

FLIR CM174 Imaging 600A AC/DC Clamp Meter

Featuring Infrared Guided Measurement (IGM) technology powered by an integrated FLIR Lepton® thermal imaging sensor, CM174 visually guides you to the precise location of a potential electrical problem, identifying dangerous and unknown problem areas safely.





Greenlee

LS100L Battery-Powered Hydraulic Punch Driver

The LS100L's powerful 11 ton punching force features up to 2X faster cycle time. The versatile 360 degree rotating head punches up to 6" holes at any angle. The ergonomic lightweight design boasts easy one-handed operation.





AFC Cable Systems / Atkore International

MC Luminary Cable™

MC Luminary Cable™ is built to solve one specific and time-consuming problem: installation of dimming systems.





Appleton Expands LED Lighting Line with New Low-Profile Mercmaster Luminaire
Arlington's Snap2It® connectors: a Perfect fit for MC-PCS cable
EasyHeat® Sno*Melter® Mats are the Simple Solution for a Safer Sidewalk this Winter
Certified to 1000 Volts, Insulated Wire Strippers from IDEAL
New Intuity 2.O App Upgrades Legrand Home Automation System For Use with Nest, Schlage and Linear Products
Universal Reveals Three Lamp LED Retrofit Kit to Fill Parabolic Fixture Upgrade Needs
MaxLite Small LED Flood Lights offer performance upgrades
Legrand Brands WattStopper and Vantage Controls Collaborate to Launch Best-in-Class Architectural Dimming Panel Platform

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