TRAAKiT Launches Tracking Device For Equipment

TRAAKiT has introduced a custom programmed tracking device to safeguard equipment and machinery from theft. With no need to drill holes or modify what is being guarded in any way, the TRAAKiT monitor can be hidden in any convenient spot such as in a compartment, or under a seat.

The equipment is guarded by setting an invisible boundary and the TRAAKiT user is immediately sent an SMS text message to his mobile phone and by email when the equipment being guarded leaves the designated area. The TRAAKiT user can then see where the equipment is by accessing an online interactive mapping system.

The user can then coordinate the capture of the thieves and the recovery of equipment with the Police. The invisible boundary can be set and deactivated automatically at times to suit the TRAAKiT user. Equipment can therefore be locked down and guarded when it is not supposed to be used. For equipment hirers, the TRAAKiT system will also provide them reports when the equipment is in use.

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Emergency Blanket From Tool Connection

The Tool Connection introduces its Emergency Blanket, designed to maintain the body's natural heat and reduce the risk of hyperthermia. Suitable for use after accidents, as an emergency during out of doors activities, for marathon runners to maintain body heat after events, camping, climbing, walking or at music festivals.

A non-bulky pack allows the blanket to be carried easily or kept in a glove compartment for emergency use. Supplied in Counter Display for attracting customers attention (Part No 55973). Typical retail price is around GBP1.99 each (Individual Part Number 55974).

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Thermo-Floor Offers Underfloor Heating And Cooling

Thermo-Floor has completed an installation for Vinci Construction that provides heating or cooling at Luton Sixth Form College. Neil Evans, general manager of Thermo-Floor, said: "Aside from energy efficiency gains, underfloor heating and cooling systems provide a healthier environment because of a more even and regulated temperature.

For a college or school this is paramount as the working environment has a massive impact on the effective learning time". "Traditional central heating systems are simply not as effective as the next generation underfloor heating and cooling systems in this type of environment".

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Kingspan Shows Complete Solar Packages At Ecobuild

Kingspan Solar, part of Kingspan Renewables, will be exhibiting its solar thermal technology at Ecobuild 2010. Enhancements to its Thermomax vacuum tube collectors will be on display, which are now easier to install and deliver further efficiency. Kingspan Solar will also be exhibiting its Marvel flat plate panels, complete solar package solutions, Aeromax Air Source Heat Pumps and Renewables input cylinders. Kingspan Solar Thermomax vacuum tubes deliver transfer of solar energy into heat and provide up to 70 per cent of hot water requirements throughout the year.

Thermomax tubes are both fast and simple to install due to their plug and play design and are suitable for flexible building integration, allowing for installations on sloping roofs, flat roofs or facades. Kingspan Solar Marvel flat plate panels deliver a cost effective solution both in domestic and commercial applications and provide effective levels of efficiency and performance. They are robust, hard-wearing and flexible in installation.

Complete solar packages from Kingspan Solar are available either with Thermomax vacuum tube collectors or Marvel flat plate panels and are custom designed to suit each specific application, including all components required for the complete installation. The packages can also be enhanced with the inclusion of Range Tribune HE Solar cylinders, which have been designed specifically for solar applications. Aeromax air source heat pumps are also designed for use in Northern European climates.

They can supply up to 100 per cent of Space Heating and Domestic Hot Water to UK homes all year round, help reduce energy bills and cut carbon emissions to zero. Aeromax heat pumps deliver totally renewable and sustainable energy by extracting and utilising heat from outside air to heat the home and provide Domestic Hot Water. The Ultimate Air Source Heat Pump Package will be on display at Ecobuild 2010 and features the Aeromax product, along with Range Tribune HE Renewable Energy unvented cylinders.

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Autodesk Expands Online Sustainable Design Guide

Autodesk has launched updates for the Autodesk guide to sustainable design for architecture, engineering and construction. Enhancements include interactive graphical interface and resources for green building renovators. The free online guide helps industry professionals make better informed decisions to achieve building performance goals. The updated site now extends through the entire building lifecycle with new features and tools targeting green building retrofit and renovation projects, and an expanded focus on relevant issues of interest to building owners and energy service companies.

The new graphical user interface presents the user with two options; New Construction or Renovation. The guide offers detailed virtual walk-throughs for all phases of a new design or renovation project, allowing visitors to view key decision points at each stage of a building's lifecycle: energy efficiency, water efficiency and carbon emissions. Users can learn how to effectively use building information modelling (BIM) process supported by tools for green analysis, visualisation and simulation.

Other key enhancements include a decision Grid tool to evaluate at each step of the process, and to understand how Autodesk tools can be used to achieve green retrofit goals; tools to show how to quickly generate a 3D Autodesk Revit Architecture digital information model from 2D photos of an existing building; white papers, podcasts and videos to demonstrate how to quickly and accurately achieve energy efficiency and environmental goals for a green retrofit project.

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Dimplex Extends The Daytona Towel Rail Range

Dimplex unveils the DTR70, the latest addition to the Daytona range of towel rails, incorporating Drytech technology to offer rapid warm-up. The patented Drytech construction allows the heat to be uniformly distributed over the whole of the towel rail's surface, eliminating heat stratification and cold spots.

The DTR70 has an output of 70W, but Dimplex says this economical rating feels like more as the Drytech technology gives more heat, more quickly, and from a lower output than wet-filled competitors. The DTR70 is available in a choice of chrome or cool white finishes. The DTR70 is compatible with Dimplex radio frequency controllers and towel rail energy regulators for maximum efficiency.

As the design weighs 2.4 kg, installation is straightforward anywhere with a power supply. There is no risk of leakage or rusting as the range is liquid-free. The towel rail is IPX4 rated as splashproof for bathroom use and features a thermal cutout. The DTR70 offers independent operation from the main heating system for warm and dry towels year round, 100 per cent efficiency at point of use and flexible installation that's not limited by plumbing availability.

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REHAU Products Feature In Low Carbon House

REHAU was a key partner in the opening of the first affordable, low energy, low carbon house designed for the mass market. The house has been built at South Lanarkshire College and was officially opened by John Swinney, cabinet secretary for Finance and Sustainable Growth in the Scottish parliament. Scottish Ministers hope that the house's micro-renewable and energy saving features will be used as a prototype for housing developers.

REHAU has supplied a complete range of sustainable products for the project including its Raugeo ground source energy probes, Awadukt Thermo ground air heat exchanger, underfloor heating, Everloc leak-free plumbing pipework system, Raurain rainwater harvesting system, Raupiano sound insulated waste pipe and energy efficient PVC-U windows and doors.

Martin Hitchin, chief executive of REHAU, commented: "The new house is one of the first buildings in Scotland to have achieved an A rated energy certificate yet it is at an affordable price which enables it to be rolled out by both private and social housing providers to meet the predicted demand.

"REHAU is one of the UK's leading providers of sustainable polymer products for the construction sector and in this application we have been able to demonstrate perfectly how our products can be used to meet both current and future building standards and requirements".

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BFi OPTiLAS Offers Avigilon High Resolution Lens

BFi OPTiLAS has extended its Avigilon lossless mega pixel camera range with a high resolution mega pixel aspherical IR corrected lens. The compact mega pixel rated lens boasts a resolution of more than three mega pixel as well as low distortion, flat optics for sharp focus across the whole image and great contrast.

The lens is suitable for any 1/4inch and 1/2inch mega pixel camera with auto iris control. Its low light capabilities and IR correction mean it is a versatile lens suitable for all security applications.

Focal lengths are available in 4.5-10mm and 10-40mm, each with nine piece multi-coated glass optics and compact design for bodied cameras and most dome housings. BFI OPTiLAS maintains high standards in product selection and this lens is sure to impress all with its aluminium body, anodized finish and stainless steel camera mount.

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Osmo Showcases Its Eco-Flooring Ranges At Ecobuild

Osmo UK will appear at Ecobuild 2010 exhibiting its high quality, environmentally friendly flooring and floorcare products. Osmo will also be introducing products from Taylor Adhesives, which Osmo is exclusively distributing in the UK. Among Osmo's eco-friendly products appearing at the exhibition will Polyx Oil which strengthens treated wood from within creating a hardwearing surface which is water repellent, stain resistant and does not crack, flake, peel or blister.

Available in a matt, clear and satin-matt finishes, Polyx Oil offers a high coverage, with a 2.5 litre tin covering approximately 30m with two coats. Other products from Osmo on show will include Color Foundation, UV Protection Oil and Woodfiller. Osmo has been appointed as the exclusive distributor of Taylor Adhesives, and one of the products on show will be the Taylor MS Plus which offers spreadability, sound reduction, is low in VOC emissions and has a concrete moisture inhibitor. Osmo's wood for interior and exterior is environmentally friendly. For more than 50 years wood finishes from Osmo have been based on natural raw materials, which are purified and refined elaborately.

The dried finishes fulfil the requirements of DIN EN 71.3 which is suitable for children's toys and DIN 53160, and are therefore harmless to humans, animals and plants. For its finishes Osmo uses natural vegetable oils and hard waxes which are extracted in an eco-friendly way. The inorganic pigments of Osmo colours consist of natural ores, which are purified before use, so that they can be used as harmless mineral pigments. Osmo can be found at Stand TW06 at Ecobuild 2010.

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Summary of Records at ISC USR 2009

More Info here and here.

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Video: ISC USR 2009 Nic Case runs

Nic's 3 successful runs with his original car, the fourth with his velodrome car. The original car was clocked at 154mph (3rd run), the velodrome car 129mph.

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ISC USR 2009 speed runs zoom-cam

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Official ISC records

Official ISC Speed Records

Straight Line

Electric Standard

Open Electric: 161.76 mph Nic Case
Electric Modified: 126.50 mph Tim Smith
Electric Stock 2WD: 101.61 mph Tim Smith
Electric Stock 4WD: 71.36 mph Shawn Palmer

Internal Combustion Standard

IC Open: 97.75 mph Mark Davidson
IC Big Block: 101.46 mph Jason Anderson
IC Small Block 2WD: 85.12 mph Gary O'Connor
IC Small Block 4WD: 89.95mph Bernard Heredia

Specialty Classes

Large Scale: 97.96 mph Bernard Heredia
Mini: 87.98 mph TJ Kendall
Open Wheel: 81.75 mph Beau Ramelot
Motorcycle: 92.32 mph Lito Reyes

Closed Course

Electric Standard

Open: 84.90 mph Nic Case
2wd Stock: 80.41 mph Tony Fox
4wd Stock: 68.83 mph Shawn Palmer
Modified: 76.38 mph Steve Cutshaw

Internal Combustion Standard

IC Small Block: 56.76 mph Gary O'Conner
IC Big Block: 41.29 mph Shawn Palmer

Specialty Classes:

Mini: 51.24 mph T.J. Kendall
Motorcycle: 34.41 Dwayne Lawler
Open Wheel: 50.57 Shawn Palmer
Large Scale: 61.60 Frank Killam

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USR 2009 100 mph Club

These are the guys that went 100+mph at this years ISC USR 2009


Nic Case 154.43 mph (not pictured)
Tim Smith 126.50 mph
Richard Tompkins 121.43 mph
Paul Caruso 119.20 mph
Brian Sigsworth 112.14 mph
Brian Pohlman 103.23 mph
Tim Smith 101.61 mph
Jason Anderson 101.46 mph
Marc Davidson 101.24 mph

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Video from the 2009 USR

Back-to-back speed runs, with times, when available. You can see Nic's first run starting around 6:30 in this video.

Back-to-back speed runs, with times, when available. Nic's second run around 6:50 in this video.
Back-to-back speed runs, with times, when available. Nic's third run around 3:40 in this video. In the latter part of the video, the wind was so bad that the announcer couldnt be heard.

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News from the USR 2009

I wasnt able to attend this years USR 2009. Here are some initial reports from the event posted on the ISC website.







From Nic Case:

Hi Everyone



The 2009 Ultimate Speed Run was awesome!



Here is where the photos & more info will be at this link.



11 New records in 12 classes -- But my previous record of 161.76 mph still stands.



40 entries from all over the country!



We had 9 go over 100 mph



Nic Case 154.43 mph

Tim Smith 126.50 mph

Richard Tompkins 121.43 mph

Paul Caruso 119.20 mph

Brian Sigsworth 112.14 mph

Brian Pohlman 103.23 mph

Tim Smith 101.61 mph

Jason Anderson 101.46 mph

Marc Davidson 101.24 mph



Congrats to all the Class Winners ---- More to come..............

Records were made to be broken

N

*Electric Standard*



Open Electric:

Nic Case - 161.76 mph



Electric Modified:

Tim Smith -126.5 mph



Electric Stock

Tim Smith -101.61 mph



Electric Stock 4WD:

Shawn Palmer - 71.36 mph



*Internal Combustion Standard*



IC Open:

Mark Davidson 97.75 mph



IC Big Block:

Jason Anderson 101.46 mph



IC Small Block 2WD:

Gary O’Connor 85.12 mph



IC Small Block 4WD:

Bernard Heredia 89.95 mph



*Specialty Classes*



Large Scale:

Bernard Heredia 97.96 mph



Mini:

TJ Kendall 87.98 mph



Open Wheel:

Beau Ramelot 81.75 mph



Motorcycle:

Lito Reyes 92.32 mph



One of Nic Case's runs:

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Nic Case's 2009 USR car

From the ISC:

I've only stated working this Oct 3rd. (Just short of one year from Oct 4th 2008 -Rockingham)

Just got it together last night. I'll be trying a 6s stradegy. I've only got 2 test runs in, the fastest at 155. That was done with lowest gearing that I have --- with those Great RW gears (so quiet)! Even the motor is a little smaller - it's a NEU 1512 1.5D 3300kv - this baby's got some kick!Castle has a new speedo - HV-140 that should be good. BSR made the tires - Love-em. CD Adapco helped with some aero stuff. Same, Stout Schumacher Mi-3. The Power Edge Batteries are Very Strong. I also switched fro the 3PJ to the New Futaba 4PK -- the adjustments are awesome! And it still has 1400" of range! The servo is a digital Futaba - wow is it strong. I have a 12s set-up ready to go (if needed) ;-)

cheers
N

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Video: Schumacher MI 3.5 hits 157 mph

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Video: Hermes hits 145 mph

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Video: 77 mph Rc Speed Record Test at Holland International Speedway

The guys at Glenwood Rc are trying to grab the land speed record on a FULL SIZE Nascar track. Located in Holland, New York Dr. Drew leads the guys to the world of underground speed clocking the Mamba Max powered TC3 - 5000mAh 4S Lipo reaching speeds of over 70mph.

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Video: How Fast?

Here is a video from "Hermes" from the ISC forums. His car is a Schumacher Mi3.5 on 10s li-po Castle Creations 2200kv motor with a Castle Creations HV-110 speed control. This is what he said about the run:

Well I went out to do a few runs today after some minor adjustments to the wing and a few other things the first run was pretty good and the radar read 27 mph,second run was better 131mph but my son took a picture instead of a video,third run was by far the fastest to date and the radar read 44mph I think the gun forgot to carry the one!Here's the video you be the judge.

How fast do you think it went?

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Top Speed Power calculator added to RC Monster

Brian G over at the R/C Monster forums has added my top speed power calculator to the list of helpful tools. Thanks Brian.

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ISC closed course speed run results

Posted by Nic Case at the ISC forums:

A quick run down – of the ISC Insane Speed Run at Indy
New Closed Course records were set --- results, to be posted soon at http://rc-isc.com/Results.html

Shawn Palmer - Open Wheel on foams, 50.57 mph. With a 4wd off road CAT

Tony Fox -- 2WD stock 80.41mph this is going to be hard to beat.

Shawn Palmer--4WD Stock record to 68.83mph. with a Velo nascar body on his Schumacher Mi-4

Steve Cutshaw -- Electric MOD 76.38mph to claim the new record with his old school car.

And little ol me -- Electric OPEN 84.90mph in an incredible thrash session from my pit crew changing tires

John Foister had a some cars to beat – but it just did'nt pan out for him. I learned a lot from you John --Thanks buddy.
A big thank you to Gerry & Brent for all the timing and computer help.
Thanks to everyone, Mark, John, Bob, Matt , Tony, Steve, Brian, Mike, Shawn, All the help with tools ,parts canopy, everything. I'm sure I'm forgetting someone…..
You guys are great! Can wait to come back next year. – Maybe during a Fun-Run. Stay tuned.
N

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ISC speed challenge (closed course) initial report

The 2nd closed course event for the ISC was held this weekend at the Major Taylor Velodrome in INdiana this past weekend. The reports are just being posted:

From Mike Ogle:

Just got back from Indianapolis this evening, here's a recap of what went down.

Shawn Palmer set the mark in Open Wheel with a 4WD Schumacher CAT 4wd buggy on foams, 50.57 mph. Also bumped up his own 4WD Stock record to 68.83.

Local racer Tony Fox reset 2WD stock to 80.41, fast lap being a 9.27 seconds.

Steve Cutshaw dusts off his old oval car setup, 6-NiMH cells, D5 brushed motor, enters it into Electric MOD (!!!) and goes 76.38 to claim the new record.

Nic Case bests his own Electric OPEN 83.76 record from Encino with an 84.90 in an incredible thrash session of blowing up and changing tires and showcasing some exceptional high-speed car handling skills.

The Indy host club was as nice a group of people as you could ever meet, Mr. Gerry Pullum went above and beyond to make sure everyone came away with something... a door prize, a plaque, a trophy, or just a big smile.

Really fun weekend, excellent weather, we had a blast... more details to follow...

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Quick report from the 2009 ROSSA speed challenge

Written by Tony Lovering:

Hi Guys

Just back from the event so here is a quick review just to keep people updated. More reports, vids and pics will follow.

The weather on Saturday was perfect with bright sunny weather and we were off to flying start right away. Kevin Simms blasted the UK record set by Vassmar last year at 104mph with a run of 111mph with his Losi XXXs.

I was concentrating on the rocket car and manages a decent run with 1/2 NOS at 58mph. The car went straight so we were all set for a flying run. Next run saw a craking 117mph much to Kevins dismay.

Kevin also was putting in flying times with his B4 buggy of 94-97mph.

Jay was putting in some really ast times with his 2 cell stock car and was pushing the record right up to 87mph.

The final run with the rocket car on the Saturday was clocked at 107mph.

Ken turned up and concentrated in getting his jet car preapared for the sunday.

Sunday came and it was dry but a bit windy. The times were a bit lower but lots of good times were posted in the 80s and 90s. Keving plugged away all day with his B4 and manged to finall break the 100mph barrier. Jony Bast from Sweden plugged away with his 4cell 2wd F1 car and got 94mph. Andy managed a decent 51mph with hos revo. Tom pennington couldnt better the 75mph he got with his xray 2 cell on the first day. Jay and Time were setting decent times and Allan Waterfall and John Veal were having their usuall too and fro on their IC bikes. John managed to come out on top this year with 85mph.

Then there was the final run with the rocket...

The previous runs were pretty good and I knew the car had potential for more speed. As this was the last run I opened the NOS injector up from 1.5mm to 2mm and the exit nozzle from 8.5mm to 9.5mm. I filled the accumulator with over 16oz of NOZ and pressureed it up to 1100 psi and set it up about 200m firther back than the previous run.

Tom hit the ignitor and I waited a good 5 seconds for the heat to build before I pulled the throttle and off she went. The rocket started slow and at about 1/3rd of the way into the run really took off. The car went through the speed trap and started to vear so I tried a correction but it went over and skidded about 100m on its room.

The guys ran over to the speed trap and read the numbers...

163.58mph and a new worlds record beating the existing record set by Nic Case of 161.76mph last year.

I'm waiting for the videos but hope to post something really soon

Thanks to everybody who turned up and made the event what it was. I'm sure all of you pus many more will be back again next year.

Also thanks to Jerremy at the drag strip who supports our events and does a fantastic job of preparing reviews for mags and other promo stuff.

Special thanks to Tom for his help again and also for the techincal input of Carolyn Chambers without hwhos help I could not have built the rocket car

A full report will be out soon

Cheers

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Video: Tony's 163.51 mph solid rocket car

More info here.

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UK ROSSA speed event September 12-13th

The UK ROSSA speed event is this weekend. Results arent up yet but here is a video of some practice runs. In this video is a Losi Speed NT, touring car and Tony's solid rocket car. Initial reports are coming in that Tony L. got 163.58 mph with his solid rocket car:

Just back from the event!! What a weekend. Yes the rocket car managed 163.58mph on the final run so a new worlds record. I'll post some more on the forums

There will be more videos posted as they come in.

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Video: 100 mph brushless Team Associated RC8

Mike used a Castle Creations 2650kv on 6S a 25T pinion, custom fitted 34t spur gear, ofna foam tires and adjusted the suspension to reach these insane speeds.Mike had a couple comments about the run:

We had no need for the gyro, it go pretty straight the way we setup it.

The wing really have a role to play, run a buggy without wing and i guarantee you will lose control over 50mph, it will spin out. :)

We did changed the wing though, the stock RC8 wing had too much downforce and the buggy was lifting slowly the front end, we had no steering over 75mph lol and sometimes it was lifting slowly, that buggy is very controllable!

Its an ofna hi downforce wing that we have cut a part of the downforce...
just to have the right amount of downforce at 100mph.

We set the rear with a slight toe-in, barely, cant say the degree...i have no idea lol

we try to have the best contact with the road with the camber.
And the most important is to adjust them so its the same left and right, everything need to be very precise... if the car slightly pull left or right it will slow it down.

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