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Prefab building system minimizes time and costs
April 1st, 2010
To minimize installation time and costs and maximize the function of transportation, storage and relocation, CaravanES introduces its Packable Prefabricated Building System (PB System). The system features an arch-shaped roof, a PH-Beam structure and a double-wall system. Prefabricated steel H-beams enable 100-percent manual installation without the use of heavy equipment. For more information, contact Caravan […]
Fire-retardant thread
April 1st, 2010
The patented Ultimate “K” Fire Break™ sewing thread is the newest addition to the Liberty Threads “Ultraflow”™ quilting and sewing threads product line. Constructed using DuPont™ Kevlar® fiber, the thread is TB 1633 compliant. It can be colorized in any shade, leaves no residue or fly waste on equipment and has superior tested sewing performance […]
Fabric offers style and strength
April 1st, 2010
Dickson Lac 650 SL fabric is designed for large structures, clearspans and tents. The PVC-coated block-out fabric features an attractive luster, is easily cleaned and can be welded. The material resists UV degradation and mildew, is flame retardant to California State Fire Marshal Title 19 and NFPA-701 Test Method 2 standards. Five-year manufacturer’s warranty. For […]
Clearspan tent offers versatility
April 1st, 2010
The PROspan clearspan tent combines versatility, stability and elegance to make it appropriate for a variety of venues. Ranging from 30-feet-wide to 82-feet-wide with 10-foot or 16-foot bay increments, the PROspan can be configured in virtually any length. Solid window and sidewall options are available, including HVAC duct walls. For more information, contact Celina Tent […]
Durable military tent fabric
April 1st, 2010
Cooley Engineered Membranes has now incorporated Cooley “KMP Technology” into its line of military specified tent fabrics. KMP Technology uses a knit fabric that offers up to six percent more polymer than competitive tent fabrics of comparable weights. More polymer makes tents more abrasion and weather resistant, which results in longer lasting tents. KMP Military […]
Canvas World War II tents
April 1st, 2010
To meet the demand of living historians, museums and re-enactment and film organizations, Armbruster is now producing canvas World War II tents. To match the original contract specifications for the tents, the company is using much of the same machinery and equipment that were used during the 1940s. Models include the Wall Tent Small, Wall […]
Multi-layer tent lining improves efficiency
April 1st, 2010
Warm Tents™ multi-layer tent lining is produced using The Warm Company’s pin sonic welding capability. Welding the layers, as compared to sewing them, improves the product’s energy efficiency by eliminating needle penetration, and increases production speed and capacity. For more information, contact The Warm Co.
Specially engineered fabric
April 1st, 2010
Architent Excel™ high-performance structure and tent fabrics are engineered to deliver optimal performance and dimensional stability across a range of applications. This flame-resistant, waterproof and durable fabric is available in 61- and 72-inch widths in 18- and 24-ounces per square yard. Architent Excel offers hydrostatic and cold crack resistance, with tear and tensile strength. This […]
Frame tent with space upgrade
April 1st, 2010
The radically redesigned Tidewater Frame Tent System takes its inspiration from the successful introduction of the Tidewater Sail Tent, which was released in early 2009. The new Tidewater Frame tent creates the same dramatic appearance of its sister product while eliminating all internal poles to create more usable space inside the tent. Features include a […]
The advantages of proper engineering
April 1st, 2010
Proper engineering trumps attempts to save money and time. by Janice Kleinschmidt Last May, consulting engineer Nicholas Goldsmith received a call for help with a tent for the July 4 Coney Island Festival and Flea Market. “A client who purchased a rental tent system from China set it up not realizing that the engineering used […]