Automatic Door Push Plate

BEA Inc. manufactures the Panther Series push plates for automatic doors. The wireless unit provides activation of swinging, bi-fold, low-energy and rolling industrial doors. It can be installed on any flat surface using a plate-mounting kit or a standard two- or four-bolt gang box.


All plates are stainless steel and are offered with “Push to Open” text, handicap logo, or both. The all-active plate design triggers the door to open no matter what part of the plate is pushed, and is waterproof and tamper resistant.

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MATTRESSES

Casco Manufacturing Solutions Inc. offers a line of institutional mattresses with radio-frequency sealed seams and no stitching.


All products contain a 4-inch thick foam or compressed polyester core covered with vinyl-laminated polyester fabric. Mattress ticking is available in hospital green and is flame-retardant, antibacterial, fluid proof and resistant to tearing and staining.


Mattresses can be cleaned with soap and water and contain vent holes at each corner. Seamless construction allows for easy searching, says the company.

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Hollow Metal/Window Products

Chief Correctional Products offers a variety of hollow metal and window custom-made products for prisons and jails. The company fabricates correctional furniture and fixtures to ASTM and HMMA specifications and offers a variety of standard products and colors. The company offers powder coating on products to protect against UV rays, fading, corrosion, heat and extreme weather.


The company’s product managers can coordinate all phases of detention projects including hollow metal, furniture, windows, glass and glazing, controls, hardware and others.

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Vinyl Mattress Cover

Vinyl Products offers correctional mattress clear-cover technology that is designed for longevity. The patented mattresses are covered with a proprietary clear waterproof window of self-extinguishing, anti-bacterial vinyl, formulated with high flexibility.


The mattress’ seams are hermetically welded with the company’s patented seam manufacturing process that reduces mattress thread or scrim tampering and contraband concealment opportunities. Thread or scrim is also eliminated as a weapon or tool.

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Personal Typewriter

Swintec’s 2410 Clear Cabinet Typewriter features a clear housing and meets the requirements mandated by many correctional institutions. The portable electronic typewriter is compact, with a sculptured keyboard for comfort and one full line of correction memory.


Drop-in printwheels allow for more than 50 type styles available in various pitches and languages, and the machine can be used with several different cartridge ribbons.


A built-in carrying handle and fold-down paper stand make the 11.3-pound typewriter easily transportable.

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