Brand Embossing

New Product Bulletin – Logo Embossing

Tripar now offers customers the option of having their name and/or logo embossed directly into a variety of parts!

Names & logos can be stamped into most parts (e.g. Plaster Frames & I.C.Boxes), subject to only a few limitations*. These are:

  • Material thickness must be less than 0.03”
  • Embossment overall size cannot exceed 3” wide (76mm) x 5/8” (16mm) high

*There may be other fine detail limitations such as small wording or fine symbols such as ®™

Adding your own branding into a variety of parts has never been so affordable; starting at $800 for the embossing die.

Just send us your files, tell us what part(s) you would like embossed, and we’ll send you our quote!

To obtain more information please contact our Sales Team at Sales@TriparInc.com.

Ultra Airtight IC Box

Ultra Airtight Insulated Ceiling Boxes*

Tripar are pleased to offer our new line of ultra-airtight insulated ceiling (IC) boxes in a variety of sizes, *designed for an airflow rate not exceeding 2 CFM, but achieved 0.2CFM in October 2017 testing, meeting the most stringent regulations:

• Fully caulked corners with UL traceable caulking
• Gasketed mating plaster frame surfaces.
• Gasketed mating surfaces of integral junction box.
• Single ceiling box with 7/16” airspace.
• Galvanized steel construction.
• Holes or other features can be added to suit special requirements.
• Plaster frames available with any hole size or other required features.

Plaster frame sold separately for ease of electrical components assembly, as are interior & exterior junction box covers.

Standard bar hangers (Tripar #1287) fit into integral bar slots of the plaster frames. For a Commercial bar hanger (Tripar #1487 L-Bar), these can be used with the addition of a butterfly bracket (Tripar #1254).

Also available with large (70 cu.in.) J-Box, please click here to read the Product Bulletin.

Intertek I.C.Box air leakage report:

 

Newsletter July 2017 ‘Prix-Estim’ Award

Award – ‘Prix Estim’

At this year’s 29th edition of the Eastern Montreal Chamber of Commerce Awards, Tripar was a finalist for a “Prix Estim” in two categories:

  • Best Manufacturer
  • Best Exporter

The award ceremony was a great evening, with many companies from Montreal coming together the celebrate their great innovation, success, and growth. Tripar ended the evening by winning the Best Exporter award due to our continued success within the USA and Europe, also running up in the Best Manufacturer category.

To see the full list of the winners, click here: http://www.ccemontreal.ca/estim/laureats-2017/

LightFair Philadelphia 2017

For the 14th straight year, Tripar exhibited at Lightfair International. Every year is always enjoyable at the show seeing new trends in the industry, but it is undoubtedly the face time we have with both old and new customers that we enjoyed the most.

At the show we introduced our new line of universal driver/junction boxes, available in two sizes;
Small: W:2-3/8” x H:1-5/8″                              Large: W: 4” x H:2”
Length: Choose any length from 8” to 120”!

Universal driver mounting – Array of slots, sized to accept #8-32 x ¼” long self-tapping screws (projecting feet on bottom conceal projecting mounting screws).Drivers mount in full contact with base of box for optimal heat dissipation.

Multiple knockout hole sizes at each end; 9/16”, 7/8” & 1-1/8”.
Multiple mounting options:
http://lighting.triparinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/NPB-Driver-J-box-April-2017.pdf

If you would like any more information on this new product, please contact Connie Muro at  Connie@TriparInc.com

J-Box Enhancements

We are pleased to introduce two product enhancements related to some of our junction boxes.

AT Extender Box – Junction Box Extender for Airtight I.C. Boxes

Since 2007, we offer our Extender box (1232E) to double the internal volume of our 1232 series non-airtight junction boxes. We have recently modified the junction box used on our Airtight I.C. Boxes, to similarly allow multiples to be secured together, offering the same volume increase feature.

To use these Extenders, like always, two #8-32 self-tapping screws are installed into the cover mounting holes (but only partially and without any cover in place).

A second identical J-Box = our AT Extender Box, item # 1281-92-1 (or 1481-92-1 for our new line of Airtight IC Boxes with Junction Box 70), is then joined by rotating it so the (new) angled slots on the rear face engage under the heads of the partially installed screws. These screws may then be fully tightened, securing the AT Extender Box to the base J-Box.

Please click here for our regular size AT Extender Box 1281-92-1.

Please click here for our large AT Extender Box 1481-92-1.

Triparloc™ – Junction Box Locking feature

All of our junctions boxes that contain our snap-on cover retaining spring* will have the new Triparloc™. This is the addition of a small hole adjacent to free end(s) of the spring, into which a #8-32 self-tapping screw may be installed, providing for permanent or tamper proof assembly.

The head of the screw prevents the spring- release, locking any of our covers; flat, 3D & Extender Box. This can be also be useful when mounting a heavy driver to the cover to prevent accidental separation.

*Includes our #1062, 1232 & 1247 series junction boxes, 1232E Extender Box, 1410 & 1420 series Universal Driver/Junction Boxes, and any junction box that comes mounted to our 1241 series plaster frames.

To obtain more information please contact our Sales Team at Sales@TriparInc.com.

Plaster Ring Assembly

Plaster Rings & Assemblies

Tripar is pleased to offer 6” & 8” Plaster Rings and Assemblies for OEMs to design and incorporate aluminum reflectors and LED downlight modules, suitable for new construction or remodel, non-IC accessible or suspended ceilings.

The plaster rings contain a 1-3/8” tall flange and three dual contact retaining springs to hold the Trim/Reflector securely to the finished ceiling, easily withdrawn for LED module replacement or painting. Compatible with ceiling thicknesses from ½” to 1-1/8”.

The plaster rings also accept riveting of our;

  • 1253-1 Sliding Brackets, offering 3” of vertical adjustment when coupled with our 1254 Butterfly Brackets1, or our 1054 Caterpillar Brackets2.
  • 1232 series Junction Boxes, which include a variety of knockout holes (9/16”, 7/8” and 1-1/8”, all containing screwdriver slots), ground wire, and a snap-on cover retention spring. Measuring 4-3/4” wide x 3” high x 1- 3/4” deep, the internal volume is 25 in³, which may be increased approx. 50% by snapping on one of our 3D covers (1242-XXB), or doubled using our Extender Box 1232E; see https://www.triparinc.com/wp- content/uploads/2012/05/New-Product-Bulletin-Ext-Box-3-D-Cover.pdf .

1 – Butterfly Brackets 1254 permit multiple suspension means using our 1287 Bar Hangers, our 1487™ Commercial L- Bars, or alternate means of suspension (conduit, furring strip, C-channel, etc.).

2 – Caterpillar Brackets 1054 permit suspension via only our 1287 Bar Hangers.

Rigid design with all components made from galvanized steel. Parts may be ordered separately or assembled.

3 – 6” & 8” are nominal sizes; inside diameters of flanges are 1/8” less. All parts made in progressive dies for the most competitive pricing.

To obtain more information please contact our Sales Team at Sales@TriparInc.com.

Tripar Newsletter April 2017

LightFair Philadelphia 2017

May 9th – 11th Tripar will be exhibiting at Lightfair International for the 14th straight year. This year in Philadelphia, Tripar will be on Bill Brown Sales/ALP Lighting’s Booth #501 in Exhibit Hall A. Every year is always enjoyable at the show seeing new trends in the industry, but undoubtedly it is the face to face time we have with both old and new customers that we look forward to the most.
In 2017 Lightfair continues the paperless On-line VIP Pass Program which we invite you to take advantage of. Using the information below, simply click on the link, copy the code (V24878) and register online for a VIP Pass.Your VIP Pass Code is:  V24878
URL is:  https://registration.experientevent.com/showLFI171/?FlowCode=ATT&PC=V24878
Booth Number: 501

New Products

This Year at Lightfair Tripar will be introducing a Universal Driver & Junction box, plus two enhancements to existing products; a Junction Box Locking feature and a Junction Box Extender for our airtight line of I.C. Boxes. We encourage you to visit our booth (#501) to see these new products

Universal Driver/Junction Box
We will be offering two sizes of our universal driver/junction boxes, each having a different width & height, both of which will include the following features;

  • Available in any length – just specify on your order!
  • Matching length snap-on cover.
  • Universal driver mounting – Features in base permit affixing almost any driver.
  • Multiple knockout hole sizes at each end.
  • Optional Dividers with integral strain relief for separating line & low voltage.
  • Ability to be mounted to a variety of plaster frames for use as junction box.
  • Multiple mounting options: Bottom, side, to T-Bar & more.

Junction Box Locking feature
An enhancement to our #1232 series junction boxes is the addition of a small hole by the spring to secure any of our covers; flat, 3D & Extender Box. This is designed to take a #8 self-tapping screw, which when installed, will lock the mating component; a useful when mounting a heavy driver to the cover to prevent accidental separation.

Junction Box Extender for Airtight I.C. Boxes
Since 2007, we have offered our Extender box (1232E) to double the internal volume of our 1232 series non-airtight junction boxes. We have now modified the junction box used on our Airtight I.C.Boxes to allow multiples to be secured together,  offering the same volume increase feature.

If you are unable to attend the show and would like any more information on these new products, please contact Connie Muro at  Connie@TriparInc.com

 

Newsletter April 2017 Lightfair Edition

LightFair Philadelphia 2017

May 9th – 11th Tripar will be exhibiting at Lightfair International for the 14th straight year. This year in Philadelphia, Tripar will be on Bill Brown Sales/ALP Lighting’s Booth #501 in Exhibit Hall A. Every year is always enjoyable at the show seeing new trends in the industry, but undoubtedly it is the face to face time we have with both old and new customers that we look forward to the most.
In 2017 Lightfair continues the paperless On-line VIP Pass Program which we invite you to take advantage of. Using the information below, simply click on the link, copy the code (V24878) and register online for a VIP Pass.Your VIP Pass Code is:  V24878
URL is:  https://registration.experientevent.com/showLFI171/?FlowCode=ATT&PC=V24878
Booth Number: 501

New Products

This Year at Lightfair Tripar will be introducing a Universal Driver & Junction box, plus two enhancements to existing products; a Junction Box Locking feature and a Junction Box Extender for our airtight line of I.C. Boxes. We encourage you to visit our booth (#501) to see these new products

Universal Driver/Junction Box
We will be offering two sizes of our universal driver/junction boxes, each having a different width & height, both of which will include the following features;

  • Available in any length – just specify on your order!
  • Matching length snap-on cover.
  • Universal driver mounting – Features in base permit affixing almost any driver.
  • Multiple knockout hole sizes at each end.
  • Optional Dividers with integral strain relief for separating line & low voltage.
  • Ability to be mounted to a variety of plaster frames for use as junction box.
  • Multiple mounting options: Bottom, side, to T-Bar & more.

Junction Box Locking feature
An enhancement to our #1232 series junction boxes is the addition of a small hole by the spring to secure any of our covers; flat, 3D & Extender Box. This is designed to take a #8 self-tapping screw, which when installed, will lock the mating component; a useful when mounting a heavy driver to the cover to prevent accidental separation.

Junction Box Extender for Airtight I.C. Boxes
Since 2007, we have offered our Extender box (1232E) to double the internal volume of our 1232 series non-airtight junction boxes. We have now modified the junction box used on our Airtight I.C.Boxes to allow multiples to be secured together,  offering the same volume increase feature.

If you are unable to attend the show and would like any more information on these new products, please contact Connie Muro at  Connie@TriparInc.com

 

Universal Driver Box

Universal Driver/Junction Box

We are pleased to offer our new line of universal driver/junction boxes, available in two sizes;

  • Small: W:2-3/8” x H:1-5/8”
  • Large: W: 4” x H:2”
  • Length: Choose any length from 8” to 120”!

Both contain the following additional features;

  1. Universal driver mounting – Array of slots 1, sized to accept #8-32 x¼” long self-tapping screws (projecting feet on bottom conceal projecting mounting screws).
  2. Drivers mount in full contact with base of box for optimal heat dissipation.
  3. Multiple knockout hole sizes at each end;9/16”, 7/8” & 1-1/8”.
  4. Multiple mounting options:
    – Bottom & side #8 screw holes for structure mounting.
    – To a variety of plaster frames for use as junction box using the side rivet holes; either directly or to Tripar’s                  offset Z-Bracket.
    – T-Bar using the Tripar T-Wings™.
  5. Ground wire hole at each end, sized to accept 1/8” rivet or 8-32 self-tapping screw.
  6. Matching length snap-on cover, with Triparloc™ feature 2.
  7. Snap-on Covers can be customized to allow driver mounting.
  8. Optional slide-in dividers for line & low voltage separation can be placed in four positions; 1-1/2”, 2”, 2-1/2” & 3” from each end.
  9. Slide in divider contains protected wire passage slot 3.
  10. All components made of 0.05” thick galv. steel to comply with with UL1598.

1 – 7-9 rows of slots over a 2” span at each end, to accommodate up to 4” driver length variation.
2 – Cover is intentionally convex so it flattens to the box upon assembly preventing any gaps. Install #8-32 self-tapping screw in hole adjacent to free end of spring for tamper proof assembly.
3 – Metal around slot is rolled over to provide integral strain relief. Dividers also have light interference fit with box to prevent accidental loss, and any noise from vibration.

Mounted to Plaster frame with Drivers installed to cover

Mounted to T-Bar using the integral T-Wings

 

 

 

To obtain more information please contact our Sales Team at Sales@TriparInc.com.

Newsletter January 2017 Safety Award

New Capability

Tripar has just purchased a new 4-axis CNC Milling machine. As we bring this on-line, it will add to Tripar’s capabilities by allowing us to:

  • Reduce die manufacture time, allowing for parts to get into production sooner.
  • Advancing our ability to make more complex dies, allowing the parts to be made in one die, instead of multiple operations, potentially lowering the unit price.
  • Offer value added production machining of our metal stampings if/where required, allowing the customer to get parts fully manufactured at Tripar, shortening lead time.

Safety Award

In December 2016 Tripar were finalists in a Quebec ‘CNESST’ (the Quebec equivalent of OHSHA) safety award. Tripar developed a concept whereby a factory worker can hitch a heavy metal components storage container to one of our electric pallet trucks to safely relocate it to our required manufacturing cell.

It was proposed by an factory worker through ‘Tripar’s Suggestion Program’. Its success has greatly reduced the chance of injury and sped up the task for the worker.

L-Bar™ Success

Tripar’s #1487 L-Bars (Patents pending) were launched in September 2016 and have been a real success. With multiple customers adding them to their product line and over 500,000 ordered in four months, this product has the potential to become the ‘Standard’ in the commercial bar market.

Customer testimonials include:

  • Congratulations. The bar hangers are real winners!!!
  • We like the universal aspect of both sides of the hanger bar being the same unit
  • Awesome, these are strong and indeed feature packed
  • What a great idea, these will become standard on all our fixtures

To view the product, please click here.

If you would like any more information on these new products, please contact Connie Muro at Connie@TriparInc.com.

Commercial L-Bar™ Hanger

New Product Bulletin – L-Bar™ Commercial Bar Hanger

In response to customer requests for a “commercial bar hanger”, we are pleased to unveil our L-Bars™. Besides having the robustness that so many have been demanding, these offer so many benefits and useful/logical features that we are convinced that they will become the new standard.

Consisting of identical L-shaped members, two L-Bars form a rigid ½” X 1 ½” C-Channel shape when assembled, fitting into the C-channel notches in Tripar’s 1254 Butterfly Bracket and most other Butterfly Brackets containing notches for C-Channel.

  1. Extendable to fit spacing from 12” spaced joists to 24” T-Bar
  2. Fastenerless extension locking – accessible from side or bottom
  3. Self-locking in Tripar’s 1254 Butterfly Bracket
  4. Marking lines for 16”, & 24” joist spacing & 24” T-Bar allow for locking before ceiling installation
  5. 36”-48” extension with addition of 1-2 more identical & locking L-Bars
  6. Integral formed & barbed nail
  7. Underside Tabs/slots for joist positioning, lateral adjustment, and even removal
  8. Bar slot and locking screw feature

For a more detailed feature overview, please click here to download it.
For quick start Instructions, please click here to download it.
Installation and product overview videos available at Tripar’s Commercial L-Bar™. This URL is also marked on each L-Bar – great for installers on-site!
Tripar’s Engineering Team conducted load testing on our 1287 Bar Hanger vs. our 1487 Commercial L-Bar Hanger.  Click here to see the results of this test.

To obtain more information please contact our Sales Team at Sales@TriparInc.com.