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Going Green with Tiger Supplies

Surveyors and architects are key players when it comes to a clean environment, not only are they the de facto ‘in charge’ planners of structures and buildings where the focus on clean energy and safe environment has taken on its highest performance, but also by assisting in the preservation of nature and property by surveying, measuring and marking planet earth’s best offerings in a manner that ensures a cleaner, safer and smarter future.

Tiger Supplies takes pride in effectively participating in cleaner environment practices and in raising awareness for the cause, by supporting and promoting many different programs by the industry and environment advocates, such as the annual “Survey Earth in a day” where Tiger supplies is a premium member and by actively joining the many local clean air communities.

Tiger supplies is also carrying a full line of eco friendly equipment and supply, such as construction lasers which are %100 environmental friendly certified, and by partnering hands with the manufacturers who deploy strictly earth friendly techniques.

When you purchase at Tiger Supplies, TigerSupplies.com, and affiliates, you support the cause, and are preparing for a brighter future, a safer environment and are effectively making the world a better place.

Corrugated Roll Files for large Document Storage/Blueprint filing

A game of hide-and-seek may be fun in your off hours, but not when you have work to do. That’s why you need to keep your files in order.

Though we may be living in the age of digital data, we still have not gotten away from paper. If you’re an architects, engineers, or designers you still have to use paper. When you finish your draft, drawing, or plan, you need a storage system that allows you to keep your document within reach but not in the way. If you don’t have it, you’ll find a lot of your day will go into trying to find things, figuring out where to put them, or searching through piles and moving them around from what part of your desk to another.

All that searching and moving would cut into your productivity, which can become a serious problem. However, there is a solution. Corrugated roll file are the most affordable solution to the problem of putting your rolled documents away while keeping them accessible. The right organizational equipment keeps your work space neat with all you need on hand and organized, so you can focus on your work rather than a game of hide-and-seek with your documents.

Adir’s 25” Storage File is an economical solution for your storage and organizational needs.  Its dimension are  17 1/2"w x 17 1/2"d x 25"h, which makes it large enough to hold up to 16 25” inch long documents with roll diameters of 4”  and compact enough to not take over your office floor space. You can easily assemble it in just a few minutes with no tools! In fact, you may want to just set up two, as its corrugated fiberboard is sturdy enough to withstand stacking. Its white color allows it to make a clean impression and for your labels of contents to show up clearly.

Its sturdy enough to stack.

Adir’s storage file is proudly manufactured in the USA with guaranteed quality and value. We find that it compares favorably with the ManagerRolled Document Storage 16 Tube (25"). Not only is it available at a lower price, but its fixed dividers offer better durability and stability than the Manager ones. You can expect this corrugated roll file to serve you well. You’ll be more productive when your documents are well organized, and that will leave you with more free time for when you do want to play games.Tiger Supplies is a Authorized Dealer  by Adir Corp.

Tiger Supplies Inc. (www.TigerSupplies.com), Irvington, NJ, is pleases to announce that we now carry the line of SOKKIA surveying products. With Sokkia Instruments line up now offered by TigerSupplies.com, you can work with one-man operation, better accuracy and lower prices, all without sacrificing quality or job site workmanship. Sokkia offers total stations under five thousand dollars with full data collector support, theodolites with harsh environment durability, auto levels priced with the big box stores and rotary lasers with the features you expect for the big names. Start working smarter and for less without the worries of owning an generic instrument that offers no support, parts availability, product training or worldwide availability.

” Our objective is very clear,” explains Charlie Stein, General Manager “our most recent move to a new 50,000 sq. ft. location, significantly increased our stocking and servicing capabilities As a result, we are looking for more efficient ways to service our clients, both existing and prospective”.

Mr. Stein draws a comparison between the new line and the company itself. “Customers will have a better selection of goods, and recognize us as a well organized establishment, with comprehensive product lines. Our same day shipping policy and more importantly the competitive pricing will impress the consumer with our serious commitment to quality service”.

The Leica Disto D5

I was talking to a friend the other day, who works in the roofing business. He was complaining to me about his old age. “It’s not easy to climb up onto the roof anymore,” he grumbled, “Every time I lean that ladder against the wall and look up, the roof seems to have gotten further away. If only I could save myself a trip up and down.”

If he had complained about this a couple of months ago I would have just given him a sympathetic pat on the back and continued the conversation. But, now I had a solution for him!

Leica had announced that they were coming out with a new Laser Distance Measuring Device, the Disto D5. I was curious as to what new functions the Disto D5 would have so I researched it and what I found astounded me!

The Leica Disto D5 has a new function that no other Laser Distance Measuring Device has! It is called the Trapezium function. It can measure roof slopes and facade areas quickly with just the push of a button! Which means that you can stand on the ground, with the Disto D5 in your hand, shoot it to the roof in a couple of places, and it will come up with an area for you!

I excitedly informed my friend of this new device, and I assured him that it would save him many trips up and down his ladder! He was ecstatic!

“That’s not all!” I explained enthusiastically, “The Disto D5 is a very user friendly tool. It has complex equations that it breaks down for the user into simple answers and measurements. The Disto D5 integrated digital point finder with a 4x zoom and a color display. It makes finding the target at long distances much easier.”

“The Disto D5 also has a built in tilt sensor,” I continued breathlessly. “You can quickly and simply measure slopes up to ± 45°. The tilt sensor also allows you to measure absolutely horizontally or measure past obstructions (horizontal distance). You can also measure up to 100 m without a target plate and up to 200 m using a target plate, without having to take a single step!”

My friend looked at me in amazement. “This device has everything I need!” he said, “I want one and I’m going to buy one!”

Topcon Date Collector FC-250

When you are on the field, you don’t want to be bogged down by cables, slow processors, or equipment that is complicated to use.  You need agility, efficiency, and dependability. Topcon Positioning Systems understands that.  They designed the FC-250  field controller to provide the functionality surveyors demand and the durability they need for their work on the field. The Topcon FC-250 is a model of the next generation in field control technology, delivering a package designed for optimum capability, convenience, and performance.  

The package

The FC-250 delivers just what you’re looking for in a compact and rugged package.

It  measures just 7.72 in. x 4.21 in. x 2.40 in. and weighs only 1.5 pounds. But there’s nothing lightweight about its performance. It contains a powerful computer based on the latest Windows Mobile®  6.5 operating system with a 806MHz processor and a Marvel PXA320 microprocessor.  The FC-250 can hold  1GB in flash storage; it has built-in Bluetooth® wireless technology and WiFi.

Capability

The integrated Bluetooth® can be used to interface to GPRS enabled cell phones to receive or send data along the way or to transfer everything at once when you are done. The FC-250  interface is completely user friendly. Even novices will quickly learn to navigate the full functionality it offers. As you would expect, the FC-250 function with  all of Topcon’s data collector software applications, such as TopSURV 7 and Pocket3D, as well as other productivity applications.  Its processes are fast enough to handle full color graphics – even video.  It can even work in real time with live images.

Built for the outdoors   

The FC-250’s design shows an understanding of real life conditions for outdoor use with with all the features you need at your fingertips and no cables to trip you up. Its VGA touch sensitive sreen is very easy to use, and the 3.8” full color display won’t make you squint. It is LED backlit and readable even in sunlight.

 Up for a rough trip

It operates at an extreme range of temperatures from -4°F to +122°F, and its environmentally sealed housing keeps it safe. The media card cover is weatherproof, and the ports are covered to keep them protected.  Its environmental rating is IP-66. The rugged casing is strong enough to withstand shock resistance even from a fall of 3 feet onto concrete.

 Convenience on the go

Aside from its durability, the housing is ergonomically designed for comfortable handling. The device’s battery allows it to run for 6-10 hours on the field. Even when there are no outlets handy, you can keep it powered by swapping out the easily removable Li-ion batteries for a backup that is internally recharged.

 Easy data transfers

 Both the Bluetooth and WiFi components are hardwired inside the device, allowing the CF card slot to remain open and available for other CF devices. The slots make it easy to add extra memory cards as needed with no need to dig out specialized tools.  You can use the cards for data transfer and exchange with other devices, or, if you prefer, you can use a USB memory stick that will fit the USB 1.1 Type A slot. You can also opt to use ActiveSync on your PC to

transfer data through the medium of Bluetooth® or a USB cable.

Topcon has been building surveying instruments for over 75 years, so the people there really know what the pros need to get the job done. Tiger Supplies is a Topcon Authorized Dealer for  all Topcon Total Stations and Date Collectors 

Topcon Date Collector FC-120

Topcon Positioning Systems has been providing surveyors with the tools that enable them to do their jobs better for over 75 years.  A deep understanding of what surveyors need is behind every one of their products.  For those in search of an affordable field controller that is also compact, efficient, rugged, and convenient, Topconoffers the FC-120.

Compact

It measures a mere 7.17 in. x 4.06 in. x 2.32 in and weighs just 1.3 pounds – even with the battery. That means it won’t weigh you down at all.

Efficient

The FC-120 packs a lot into asmall package. It provides a, 3.5 inch color touch screen with a resolution of 240 x 320 QVG and LED back light for clear, crisp images. The field controller incorporates advanced software functions such as the large 10 key pop-up keyboard for data entry and incorporates the graphical Windows® CE.NET 5.0 operating system.

Rugged

 It has a Water/Dust Resistance rating of IP6 and a proven shock resistance for drops up to 3.28 feet. It can operate in extreme temperature ranges of -4˚F to +122˚F and can be stored in even more extreme temperatures of -22˚F to +140˚F.

Convenient

For standard use, the FC-120  can provide up to 20 hours of operating time.  Its power supply comes from long-lasting Li-Ion batteries that can be quickly and easily replaced using the sliding lock mechanism.  It includes SD and CF card slots for data transfer and exchange with other devices. The slots make it easy to add extra memory cards as needed with no need to dig out specialized tools.  You can use the cards for data transfer and exchange with other devices, or make use of the built in Bluetooth® wireless technology.

  

Features of the FC-120 include:

• 520 MHz XScale processor;
• Windows® CE.NET 5.0 operating system;
• Compact Flash (CF) and Secure Digital (SD) media card slots for memory expansion and connectivity options;
• Built-in wireless Bluetooth® connectivity;
• Removable, Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries;
• Ultra-bright TFT color touch screen display; and
• 64 MB SDRAM, 128 MB or 256 MB memory.

  The standard FC-120 hardware only unit includes the FC-120 Controller, Battery, Battery Charger, and Carrying Case. It is also available in packages that include Topcon's survey, layout and 3D site management software packages.  The options include the following, which are available as single or multiple add-ons in the package of your choice:

TopSURV Basic Software - Core Package that includes communication interfaces to optical total stations, levels, and GIS handheld data collectors for DGPS.

TopSURV Pro (Roading) Software - Create & edit cross section templates, string sets, horizontal and vertical alignments. Survey using cross sections,  calculate using road alignments, and stakeout roads & slopes. Real-Time Roads(TM) brings high production to road staking.

TopSURV Robotic Software- Take control of your Topcon robotic instrument, with complete support for all of the advanced features of the full robotic line-up.

TopSURV GPS+ Software – This software allows you to unleash the full power and capability of your Topcon GPS+ system.available by TigerSupplies.com

Leica Disto Scanner 3D

The thing about traditional measurements is that they really work best for flat planes and straight lines. But in reality we live in 3 dimensions that are not always made up of neat 90 degree angles. Some spaces are curved, and some have multiple angles, and some even have points that are beyond the reach of measuring tape. When it comes to these out-of-the-box shapes, the simple approach to measurement becomes far more complicated.

You usually need at least two people just to take the measurements. You also would need to drag a ladder around various key points and try to keep your balance as stretch out as far you can with your tape. Then you’d have to pull out a pencil and paper to jot down the numbers or call over to your helper to have him do it. Hope he gets it down right. Then you can do the same thing while securely crouched down on the floor. Finally, you would retrieve and decipher the figures to enter into calculations to come up with the actual dimensions of the irregular space., which you can sketch out to scale. You may come up with a pretty close approximation, which is all that could be expected from a lineal approach to a nonlinear situation. But being off -- even slightly – can end up costing you a lot of time and money on the job.

Now you don’t have to take a chance on your numbers with complicated calculations based on approximations of painstakingly gathered measurements. The Leica Disto 3D system offers the solution to the problem with an unbeatable combination of convenience and accuracy. Its sensor projects a laser dot at all the key targets around the room, taking in all the measurements, including walls, windows, and ceiling, from a single station point. Not only would you save time, but you save yourself a great deal of frustration in taking the measurements of points that are hard to reach or to assess like arches, curves, and staircases. The 3D Leica Disto Sensor can be placed on any stable surface or tripod to project the laser that takes the measure of the key points.

You control it all with touch screen on a full color hand-held unit that can connect wirelessly – with no cables in your way.

The Leica Disto 3D allows the user the choice of determining the grid manually or importing it from the prepared dXF file. It includes tools that can guide you in adjusting methods according to the surface. You can just select and measure the first point and then the laser will show the position automatically. You can even measure from room to room with the "New station point" option. Need to measure a roof? No problem. The Leica Disto 3D system makes it possible to get the exact dimensions without even leaving the ground. With the 3D Leica Disto, you can travel light without having to drag along anything else. It’s all you need to establish plum and level, as well as measure. It can do all the calculations needed, offer display measurements as drawing on the screen in realtime, and record all the data in formats that import and export as needed. It can even keep a photographic record with its built in camera.

Your accuracy is assured as far as 1 mm within 10 meters. The digital pointfinder with 8x zoom allows precise pointing over longer distances. That makes taking the measure of a room of any shape or dimensions absolutely effortless and eliminates the need for tape, ladders, or scraps of paper. No more scribbled notes with all their potential for misreading or copying incorrectly. All measurements and drawings are recorded by the 3D Leica so that can be imported directly into your software program. That not only saves time on data entry but prevents any error that results from a mistake in transcription.

The Leica Disto 3D system includes the following:

• 3D Disto

• Control Unit

• RM100 Remote Control

• USB Stick

• Self-adhesive target marks

• Ruler (for offset points)

• Power Supply for 3D Disto and Control Unit

• 2 USB cables

• Power Cable 3D Disto to CU

• Data CD

The advances of this innovative system allow professionals like architects, plumbers, roofers, and contractors to save a lot of time and enjoy the peace of mind of that comes with knowing the measurements are accurate. The savings that result from such efficiency could be substantial, but the feeling of confidence is priceless.