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TEXTILES Valdese Weavers Contract Enters Privacy Curtain Market Valdese Weavers Contract has launched a collection of Privacy Curtain designs. Unique aesthetics and width requirements of the curtains help support privacy in healthcare settings, while providing subtle beauty and softness in often stark environments. Appropriate for both acute and non-acute settings it can be used in emergency care, inpatient and outpatient clin- ics, nursing homes and long-term care facilities. The fab- ric's fi ne denier, fi re-retardant warp creates the design foundation for these 100 percent polyester products. Its durability far exceeds industry standards, withstanding 160 degree wash cycles for 25 washes. It is NFPA 701 certifi ed and withstands 60 hours light fastness. ID#111 Products SAFETY Portable Barrier Fit for Variety of Healthcare, Construction Applications When a Midwest hospital resurfaced its helipad, a parking lot was pressed into service as a temporary landing zone by using a portable Battery Operated Bar- rier. By assigning remote controls with visor clips to emergency equipment, only those authorized vehicles could access the pad. Available for use as a temporary security gate 24/7 in all kinds of weather, the barrier folds up and easily fi ts in the trunk of a compact vehicle; it has a solar option to provide stand-alone use. For heavy-duty applications, the Heavy Utility Gate and Towable Utility Gate are available for long-term duty at construction sites and for other daily uses. ID#110 Portable Battery Operated Barrier Just Manufacturing's new line of Medical Device Cleaning Stations for pre-sterilization wash-down applications are designed to meet the ongoing challenges of cleaning, and the reprocessing of medical devices. The wash stations feature double-bowl designs, including a shallow elongated rectangular bowl with a choice of 16-, 18- and 24-inch lengths and a 10 ½-inch deep main bowl. All models can be confi gured with the main bowl at the left or right. The sinks come complete with a pre-rinse fau- cet with nickel fi nish, fl at grid drain and perforated sliding work surface of the same metal as the sink. The slid- ing work area features a smooth runner that prevents scratching and allows for smooth movement along the bowl. ID#112 FIXTURES Modular Sensor Faucet Line Offers Multiple Performance Benefi ts, Design Aesthetics Zurn Industries introduces a sophisticat- ed modular sensor faucet line, the Z6950 Aqua-FIT Faucet System. The system provides multiple performance benefi ts, numerous modern design aesthetics, the ability to retrofi t a new spout onto an existing electronics base, and concealed sensor lens and aerators to prevent dam- age from vandalism or cleaning chemicals. Aqua-FIT derives its name, in part, from "Flexible Installation Technology." The system enables building owners to choose a desired level of water con- servation. The system is available with low-fl ow outlets down to 0.35 gallons per minute, and its time-out activation is eas- ily adjustable. ID#113 AUDIO/VISUAL Upgrade Existing TV Systems into Modern Delivery Platforms With the challenges in providing healthcare, it's important to implement a healthcare video distribution system that is equal to the task. Z-Band designs and manufac- tures leading-edge, high-defi nition video distribution systems for healthcare. The company's active, self-adjusting system is capable of distributing CATV/ HDTV, satellite, internally generated video, 4K and other video-on-demand services over shielded and unshielded twisted pair category cable. ID#114 STERILE PROCESSING Medical Device Cleaning Stations Critical Part of Cleaning Solutions MCDM AG.COM | M A RCH /A PR IL 2015 | Medical Construction & Design 63