Diesel Progress North American Edition articles from April 2005

Diesel Progress North American Edition archives from April 2005

Bolts, big foot and the return of systems.(Top deadcenter)(traffic at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2005)
April 1, 2005... ConExpo-Con/Agg 2005 is now history and with it went nearly record attendance, sore feet, record exhibit space, obscenely expensive hotel rooms and a whole bunch of press conferences. Fifty-four press conferences to be exact. Line 'em up...

"Sulfur Creep" and other issues surround ULSD.(street smarts)(ultra low-sulfur on-highway diesel fuel)(refineries desulfurization rules)
April 1, 2005... Last month, I discussed the issues the petroleum industry faces between now and the mandatory introduction date of June 2006 for ultra low-sulfur on-highway diesel fuel (ULSD). This is a maximum of 15 parts per million (15 ppm) diesel mandated...

Cub Cadet takes flight with Z-Wing mower.(turf equipment)(product development by Cub Cadet Corp.)
April 1, 2005... Using its 40 years of manufacturing experience, Cub Cadet has engineered a 48 in. mowing deck that fits through a 36 in. opening. The company's new Z-Wing zero-turn riding mower uses what Cub Cadet calls a "wings up" mode to electromechanically...

Dateline.(Calendar)
April 1, 2005... April * April 11-14 SAE 2005 World Congress-- Cobo Center, Detroit, MI; Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) International, 400 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA 15096. Tel: (724) 776-4841 Fax: (724)...

"Artics" finally come alive again.(trendlines)
April 1, 2005... While we have talked a lot about 2004 machinery sales, there is one product we have overlooked that had a really good year after several bad years. Articulated haulers, or better known in the trade as "artics," jumped in demand by over 45% last...

The biggest Deeres yet: new 9620 tractors feature 500 hp PowerTech diesels; wheeled and tracked versions available.(ag equipment)(product information of Deere & Co.)(horse power)
April 1, 2005... As the farming industry looks to increase productivity through bigger and faster equipment, John Deem has responded by launching the 500 hp four-wheel drive 9620 and track-driven 9620T tractors. Not only do the 9620 and 9620T extend the high...

Spray all day.(ag equipment)(product launch by Deere & Co.)
April 1, 2005... John Deere has introduced a new midsized self-propelled sprayer to its ag equipment line. The new 800 gal. capacity 4720 sprayer is an upgraded version of the 4710 sprayer it replaces and it features more engine horsepower and an upgraded...

A whole new look for Massey Ferguson; Massey Ferguson redefines entire tractor line; eight new tractor families ranging from 23 to 240 hp.(ag equipment)(Cover Story)
April 1, 2005... Over the last two years, ag equipment manufacturer Massey Ferguson, a subsidiary of AGCO Corp., has redefined its entire product range. The result is eight new tractor families, which extend from 23 to 240 hp, with models for the compact to...

More mowers, more horsepower: Ferris debuts zero-turn radius mowers with increased horsepower, independent suspensions.(turf equipment)(product launch by Ferris Industries Inc.)
April 1, 2005... Munnsville, N.Y.-based Ferris Industries has undertaken a major expansion of its commercial zero-turn radius mower line with the recent launch of the IS 4500Z, IS 3000ZXL and IS 1500Z mowers. This extends the company's IS lineup from four to...

Next generation compact tractors from AGCO.(agricultural equipment)
April 1, 2005... As the initial step in the redevelopment of its compact tractor line, AGCO Corp. has introduced four new tractors to its ST series tractor line. The new ST34a, ST41a, ST47a and ST52a tractors fill the center of the 25 to 55 hp series and are...

Collecting emissions: N.Y. Sanitation Department partners with Fleetguard on refuse truck retrofits.(TECHNOLOGY OF CLEAN air)(New York)(Fleetguard Emission Solutions)
April 1, 2005... The Queens, N.Y., Sanitation Department (NYSD) has partnered with Fleetguard Inc.'s wholly owned subsidiary, Fleetguard Emissions Solutions, to retrofit 60 refuse collection trucks with emission control devices. The trucks will be retrofitted...

The future of diesel emissions control.(TECHNOLOGY OF CLEAN air)(diesel emissions control technology)
April 1, 2005... New heavy-duty diesel regulations on the horizon in the United States and Europe have prompted engine manufacturers and developers of emissions control technology to work together to meet the upcoming standards cost effectively and without...

Twin diesels to power "green" switching locomotive.(TECHNOLOGY OF CLEAN air)(emission rate of locomotives)
April 1, 2005... When it comes to locomotives, the Union Pacific Railroad fleet is considered by many to be the "greenest" in the U.S. railroad industry. In the past five years, 35% of Union Pacific's locomotive fleet has been certified under EPA Tier Zero...

Orbital motors added to Sauer-Danfoss T series.(mobile hydraulics)(product launch by Sauer-Danfoss Inc.)
April 1, 2005... Sauer-Danfoss has introduced a new group of orbital motors, an addition to its existing T series, designed for applications such as skid-steer loaders and forestry equipment. The TMKW, TMTW and TMVW wheel-mount version orbital motors are...

Basic hydraulic circuit design: energy transfer systems.(hydraulic systems trends)
April 1, 2005... While the devil may be in the details, in the case of hydraulics, the devil is in the fundamentals. Or more accurately, a lack of understanding of said fundamentals. Therefore, every now and then it is good to review the basics of fluid power,...

Doyle new president of Kohler Engines.(newsmakers)(appointment of James Doyle)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... James Doyle was named president, Engine Business for the Kohler Co. at the end of 2004. In this position, Doyle provides strategic business leadership for Kohler Engines worldwide and reports to Dick Fotsch, president of the Global Power Group,...

Hendrickson Spring Division's Stratford.(newsmakers)(appointment of Bill Fautch at Hendrickson International Corp's subsidiary)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Bill Fautch--to plant general manager for Hendrickson Spring Division's Stratford operations. Hendrickson International is a global supplier of truck and tractor suspensions.

Auburn Gear.(newsmakers)(appointment of Gary Grogg)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Gary Grogg--to product manager, planetary drives for Auburn Gear. In his new position, he will have responsibility for all of the marketing functions related to the Power Wheel line of planetary drives.

Great Dane Power Equipment Inc.(newsmakers)(appointment of Ken Taylor)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Ken Taylor--to business manager for Great Dane Power Equipment Inc., responsible for day-to-day operations of Great Dane.

Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME).(newsmakers)(appointment of James Schlusemann)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... James Schlusemann--to the board of directors for the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME). Schlusemann is the director of Information Technology at the Engine Group of International Truck and Engine Corp.

ACS Industries.(newsmakers)(appointment of Sivanandi Rajadurai)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Dr. Sivanandi Rajadurai--to vice president of exhaust products for ACS Industries. He will be based at ACS's new research and development headquarters in Boynton Beach, Fla.

Winsert Inc.(newsmakers)(appointment of Ken Carlson)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Ken Carlson--to director of continuous quality improvement for Winsert Inc. Carlson's responsibilities include aligning the company's product activities with customer expectations regarding responsiveness, quality and delivery. He will report...

Iveco Motors of North America.(newsmakers)(Arden French and Archie Emmert appointed)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Arden French--to product specialist at Iveco Motors of North America. He will be involved in new engine application designs and work in application engineering and with OEMs and distributors. Also at Iveco: Archie Emmert--as product support...

LBX Company LLC.(newsmakers)(Elias S. Chakour appointed)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Elias S. Chakour--to region manager, sales for LBX Company LLC, the manufacturer of Link-Belt equipment. He will cover the East Coast.

Philadelphia Gear Corp.(newsmakers)(Gaetan Perron appointed)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Gaetan Perron--to sales representative for Philadelphia Gear Corp. He will serve existing customers in Canada and expand PGC's customer base in Eastern Ontario, Quebec and the Maritimes, operating mainly in the energy market.

Rypos Inc.(newsmakers)(Evan H. Ypsilantis appointed)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Evan H. Ypsilantis--to the Rypos Inc. business development and sales team. Rypos Inc. develops filter technologies.

Mechanical Powertrain Component Report.(Directory)
April 1, 2005... Welcome to the 2005 Mechanical Powertrain Component Report Index, a reference of suppliers of powertrain components and systems ALLISON Allison Transmission P.O. Box 894 Indianapolis, IN 46206 Internet:...

Off-highway transmissions next for Caterpillar: four transmissions announced for agricultural and oil & gas markets, paralleling recent on-highway moves.(MECHANICAL POWERTRAIN COMPONENT REPORT)(Caterpillar Inc.)
April 1, 2005... In parallel with last month's announcement that Caterpillar was entering the on-highway market with the launch of two Class 8 vocational truck transmissions (see March 2005, Diesel Progress), the Peoria, Ill.-based manufacturer is also...

Transmissions, controls for oilfield frac rigs.(MECHANICAL POWERTRAIN COMPONENT REPORT)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Caterpillar has developed a transmission and controls package specifically for oil field fracturing rigs. The new eight-speed TH48FT is based on a planetary powershift transmission currently used in Caterpillar off-highway trucks for mining...

New hydraulic brake system.(MECHANICAL POWERTRAIN COMPONENT REPORT)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... ArvinMeritor and Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems have developed a new brake system for medium-duty truck and bus applications. The Premium Hydraulic Braking System includes Meritor WABCO's Hydraulic Power Brake (HPB)--the next generation...

Truck transmissions.(MECHANICAL POWERTRAIN COMPONENT REPORT)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Caterpillar Inc. has announced its entrance into the on-highway, automatic truck transmission business, unveiling two new planetary automatic transmissions targeted at the heavy-duty, on-highway vocational truck market (see March 2005, Diesel...

Modular coupling system for dynos.(MECHANICAL POWERTRAIN COMPONENT REPORT)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Ringfeder has introduced the TOK-ZW coupling system to connect reciprocating engines to dynamometers for engine performance testing and evaluation. The TOK-ZW system is available in several standard configurations, but can be designed to fit...

Industrial and marine PTOs.(MECHANICAL POWERTRAIN COMPONENT REPORT)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Seeking to remove the mechanical linkage for engagement of its power take-offs, Twin Disc Inc. has developed a series of self-adjusting, hydraulically actuated clutch PTOs for industrial and marine applications. The HP300, HP600 and HP900 PTOs...

Heavy-duty gear drives.(MECHANICAL POWERTRAIN COMPONENT REPORT)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Olathe, Kan.-based Eskridge Inc. has introduced its heavy-duty 133 gear drive with shaft or spindle shaft outputs. In either configuration the gear drive is rated to a 130,000 lb.in. torque output which Eskridge said is ideal for applications...

Flywheel couplings.(MECHANICAL POWERTRAIN COMPONENT REPORT)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... KTR has expanded its BoWex coupling line with the new BoWex HE coupler which is mounted to the flywheel end of the engine using an integrated spacer. It works in conjunction with KTR's BoWex FLE-PA that is connected to the dynamometer brake....

Pressurized air actuators.(MECHANICAL POWERTRAIN COMPONENT REPORT)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... NORAM offers the Pressurized Air Control (PAC) actuator which is designed to provide compliance with "no-cut in reverse" government mandates by eliminating the rough engagement of electric clutches and shock loads common in the lawn and garden...

Off-road planetary axles.(MECHANICAL POWERTRAIN COMPONENT REPORT)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... AxleTech features a line of planetary axles in steer, single rigid and tandem rigid style for heavy-duty off-road commercial and military vehicle applications. It offers the 3000, 4000 and 5000 series in each style with heavy-duty models rated...

Pump drives for industrial applications.(MECHANICAL POWERTRAIN COMPONENT REPORT)(Transfluid)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Transfluid of Milan has introduced a new line of multiple pump drives available in three sizes, the MPD 22, MPD 18 and MPD 14. Applications for the MPD drives include crushers, wood chippers, grinders, road milling machines, shunting...

New tandem axle for heavy linehaul applications.(MECHANICAL POWERTRAIN COMPONENT REPORT)
April 1, 2005... Dana Corp.'s Commercial Vehicle Systems group has introduced a new version of its Dana Spicer Super-40 tandem drive axle. The new axle features increased GCW ratings for high horsepower, high torque engines and a wide range of ratios designed...

Off-highway transmissions.(MECHANICAL POWERTRAIN COMPONENT REPORT)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Funk Manufacturing, a John Deere company, features a full line of powershift transmissions for the off-road market, planetary gear drives, modular pump drives, inboard planetary axles for demanding applications and its series of HMD...

Differentials and clutches.(MECHANICAL POWERTRAIN COMPONENT REPORT)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Targeting the lawn and garden industry, The Hilliard Corp. has introduced the new Auto-Lok differential which is used on the primary drive axle, replacing the limited slip or open differential. The Auto-Lok system can be incorporated into a...

Planetary gear drives.(MECHANICAL POWERTRAIN COMPONENT REPORT)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Fairfield Manufacturing Co. has developed the third and final model in its Excel family of Torque-Hub planetary gear drives (see March 2005, Diesel Progress). The Excel series, which debuted in 2003, is designed to provide a compact, versatile...

Electronic pedal controls.(MECHANICAL POWERTRAIN COMPONENT REPORT)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... MICO Inc. is offering a new line of electronic pedal controls designed for off- and on-highway vehicle and equipment applications that require an electronic signal that is proportional to pedal travel. These can include throttle pedals for...

Load adapters and couplings.(MECHANICAL POWERTRAIN COMPONENT REPORT)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Zero-Max has developed a new heavy-duty Model 1100 Overhung Load Adapter (OHLA) as well as new CD couplings with aluminum hubs. The OHLA adapter is designed to eliminate premature hydraulic motor or pump bearing failure due to overhung radial...

Electromagnetic clutches.(MECHANICAL POWERTRAIN COMPONENT REPORT)
April 1, 2005... Ogura industrial Corp. has released a new series of high torque electromagnetic clutches for use with gas and diesel engines and hydraulic pumps. The new clutches can handle torque up to 1500 lb.ft. and are available in four models. Ogura...

Vibration and shock mounts.(MECHANICAL POWERTRAIN COMPONENT REPORT)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... American Vulkan has introduced a new line of composite shafting (CS-System) and DMR shock and vibration mounts. The CS-system consists of the composite shafting, combined certain steel adapters, intermediate shaftings, bearings, bulkhead seals...

Off-highway caliper brakes.(MECHANICAL POWERTRAIN COMPONENT REPORT)
April 1, 2005... New from Ausco Products is a modular hydraulic caliper designed to provide greater flexibility in configuration and mounting for OEMs of off-highway vehicles. The brake is available as the PN 81430 fixed mount of dual-opposed piston or as the...

Creep drive system.(MECHANICAL POWERTRAIN COMPONENT REPORT)
April 1, 2005... Cotta Transmission Co. has launched a new hydrostatic motor creep drive for installation in a vehicle driveline, between the main transmission and the drive. The new TR2218 transmission allows vehicles to creep along at slow speeds required in...

New diesel engine coupling.(MECHANICAL POWERTRAIN COMPONENT REPORT)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Lovejoy Inc. has developed a new coupling for use with smaller diesel engine systems. The new LV-Torsional couplings offered in two different styles are suitable for a wide range of mobile and stationary applications (see March 2005, Diesel...

Heavy-duty PTO clutches.(MECHANICAL POWERTRAIN COMPONENT REPORT)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Logan Clutch Corp. has developed a new heavy-duty, self-contained, corrosion-resistant, air- or fluid-actuated PTO clutch for use in auxiliary and direct-drive applications including industrial, marine, construction, ag, mining, oil field, rail...

Electrically driven transmissions.(MECHANICAL POWERTRAIN COMPONENT REPORT)
April 1, 2005... New from Comer Industries is a line of electrically driven products which includes the new RC 162, a transmission with horizontal motor. The new products are a part of Corner's new Mechatronic Solutions line which also incorporates a series of...

Heavy-duty marine couplings.(MECHANICAL POWERTRAIN COMPONENT REPORT)
April 1, 2005... Torsional vibration specialist Geislinger has delivered four torsional elastic high damping steel spring couplings for use in the Spirit of Ontario ferry. Including bearings and bulkhead seals, Geislinger delivered 32 components for the...

Marine transmissions.(MECHANICAL POWERTRAIN COMPONENT REPORT)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Tuff Torq Corp. has launched a line of mechanical and hydraulic marine transmissions. A total of seven hydraulic or mechanical cone clutch series transmission models have been unveiled at several industry events over the last several months...

Drivetrain products.(MECHANICAL POWERTRAIN COMPONENT REPORT)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... A brochure from AxleTech International is available detailing its drivetrain products for specialty vehicles. The brochure covers AxleTech's planetary axles, transfer cases and suspension systems which are designed for use in military,...

Undercarriages.(MECHANICAL POWERTRAIN COMPONENT REPORT)
April 1, 2005... New literature from Intertractor America, part of the Passini Group, provides information on its undercarriage systems for a range of equipment such as excavators, crushers, screens, pavers, drills and forestry machines. Dimensions and torque...

Mobile equipment drive systems.(MECHANICAL POWERTRAIN COMPONENT REPORT)
April 1, 2005... A brochure highlighting its planetary drive systems for mobile equipment is available from Bonfiglioli USA. Drives are available for a range of mobile equipment, including milling and recycling machines, road compactors and tracked and wheeled...

PTO clutches.(MECHANICAL POWERTRAIN COMPONENT REPORT)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Logan Clutch has released its new direct-drive PTO clutch brochure which highlights its recently introduced SBB 200 and SCC 750 series clutches. Logan manufactures PTO clutches for the industrial, marine, construction, ag, mining, rail, oil...

Off-highway drivetrains.(MECHANICAL POWERTRAIN COMPONENT REPORT)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Dana Corp. has published an updated brochure featuring condensed specifications for its full line of Spicer drivetrains. Designed to simplify drivetrain selection, the guide provides detailed specifications, along with illustrations, for...

Power transfer products.(MECHANICAL POWERTRAIN COMPONENT REPORT)
April 1, 2005... NORAM has issued a new brochure discussing its approach to the design and manufacture of its power transfer products. It overviews the company's lean manufacturing principles, turnkey approach to management and engineering resources. SEE...

Marine drives.(MECHANICAL POWERTRAIN COMPONENT REPORT)
April 1, 2005... Fairfield has released a new brochure on its Torque-Hub marine drives featuring the S60 work boat leg drives. The S60 drive is built to AGMA standards and was designed with a durable end cap bearing, spherical roller bearings and heavy-duty...

Test bench couplings.(MECHANICAL POWERTRAIN COMPONENT REPORT)
April 1, 2005... Ringfeder has announced its new electronic-only brochure on the Reich TOK test bench couplings. The brochure shows several standard configurations of the coupling along with torque ratings for nominal, maximum and fatigue. Examples are also...

Mobile hydraulics electronics.(product information center)
April 1, 2005... A brochure from Bosch Rexroth Corp. highlights the company's hardware, software and services for mobile hydraulic applications. The literature focuses on the company's range of new software modules and application packages and cites examples...

Power gen controls.(product information center)
April 1, 2005... An eight-page brochure from Cummins Power Generation describes the company's control technologies for standby gen-set systems and paralleling applications. The brochure cities power system examples and suggests the most appropriate model for...

Hydraulic motors.(product information center)
April 1, 2005... Now available from Denison Hydraulics is a product brochure detailing its M5AF series hydraulic vane motors. The motors are used in a variety of industrial and mobile vehicle applications, particularly for hydraulic cooling fan drive systems of...

Surfacing.(product information center)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Praxair Surface Technologies has published literature detailing its surface coating production and service capabilities. Praxair offers a range of coating options including D-Gun coatings, thermal spray systems and custom powder and wires. The...

Port of Houston Authority.(emissions & alternatives: COVERING FUEL CELLS AND OTHER EMERGING AND ALTERNATIVE TECHNOLOGIES.)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... The Port of Houston Authority (PHA) has received a $150,000 grant from the U.S. EPA to reduce air emissions from its diesel equipment. The PHA will retrofit rubber tired gantry cranes and terminal tractors with diesel oxidation catalysts and...

Central Environment Council.(emissions & alternatives: COVERING FUEL CELLS AND OTHER EMERGING AND ALTERNATIVE TECHNOLOGIES.)(particulate emission regulations)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Japan's Central Environment Council has drawn up recommendations that call for the world's toughest emissions regulations for diesel vehicles beginning in 2009. These recommendations would create standards tougher than Europe and the United...

ChevronTexaco Technology Ventures.(emissions & alternatives: COVERING FUEL CELLS AND OTHER EMERGING AND ALTERNATIVE TECHNOLOGIES.)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... ChevronTexaco Technology Ventures, a subsidiary of ChevronTexaco Corp. unveiled its first Chevron Hydrogen energy station today at the Hyundai-Kia America Technical Center in Chino, Calif. The project is part of the U.S. Dept. of Energy (DOE)...

Volvo Group.(emissions & alternatives: COVERING FUEL CELLS AND OTHER EMERGING AND ALTERNATIVE TECHNOLOGIES.)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... The Volvo Group has signed a development and delivery agreement involving the Alfdex system, developed by Alfdex AB, jointly owned by Alfa Laval and Haldex. The agreement includes all the truck brands in the Volvo Group. The order value is...

Johnson Matthey's Environmental Catalyst and Technologies.(emissions & alternatives: COVERING FUEL CELLS AND OTHER EMERGING AND ALTERNATIVE TECHNOLOGIES.)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Johnson Matthey's Environmental Catalysts and Technologies (ECT) group announced two new California Air Resources Board (CARB) verifications for diesel aftertreatment filters. Johnson Matthey's CCRT (Catalyzed Continuously Regenerating...

Indy Racing League.(emissions & alternatives: COVERING FUEL CELLS AND OTHER EMERGING AND ALTERNATIVE TECHNOLOGIES.)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... The Indy Racing League (IRL) has announced that it will power its racecars with ethanol beginning in the 2006 season. In 2006, a blend of 90% methanol and 10% ethanol will be used for the IndyCar Series.

Plug Power Inc.(emissions & alternatives: COVERING FUEL CELLS AND OTHER EMERGING AND ALTERNATIVE TECHNOLOGIES.)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Plug Power Inc. said that the company's GenCore 5 kW backup fuel cell system has been approved by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) for listing on the Federal Supply Service Schedule. The GSA approval complements Plug Power's...

New fluid power standard procedures approved.(industry news)
April 1, 2005... The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has approved new procedures for the development of American National Standards (ANSs) for fluid power. The National Fluid Power Association (NFPA), which serves as secretariat for the development...

Laser measuring.(products)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Karl Storz Inc. has developed a complete remote visual inspection (RVI) system incorporating a laser measuring system designed to provide measurement on demand. The TechnoPack X system was designed to allow the user to only have to set two...

Drive boards.(products)
April 1, 2005... New World Industries has announced a line of driver boards for proportional valves and electronically controlled pumps that provide an ISO CAN-bus interface and open source digitally programmable software. Available to control one to eight...

Position sensor.(products)
April 1, 2005... MTS Systems Corp. Sensors Division has developed its new linear-position sensor, which incorporates magnetostrictive sensor technology to produce a small sensor. The Temposonics C-Series is designed for use in higher-volume OEM products. It...

Fuel polishing.(products)
April 1, 2005... Designed to eliminate 100% of water from diesel fuel in marine engine systems, Reverso Pumps' onboard, dc-powered fuel polishing system is designed to process up to 180 gph while filtering out particulates and stabilizing the fuel. The system...

GloBug lights it up for Multiquip.(construction equipment)
April 1, 2005... Multiquip Inc. is lighting up party, special event and construction sites with its new GloBug lighting systems, the newest addition to its 2005 product line. The new illumination balloons provide 360[degree] of glare-free illumination as a solo...

Exhaust systems.(product information center)
April 1, 2005... Silex Innovations Inc. has published literature detailing the company's designing and manufacturing capabilities in exhaust systems for diesel engines and other industrial applications. Silex manufactures silencers from 1 to 60 in., connectors,...

Emission analyzer.(productinformationcenter)
April 1, 2005... Testo Inc. has launched its new mini-website for the Testo 350 Portable Emission Analyzer. Designed for both the customer and end users it provides product and company information. Application and product information, configurations and...

Electric wiring.(product information center)
April 1, 2005... An electrical wiring products catalog is now available from Waytek Inc. The literature features the company's wires, cables, terminals, connectors, loom, heat shrink, relays, switches and fuse products, lights and accessories. Mini-fuse blocks,...

New marine engine website.(product information center)
April 1, 2005... Yanmar Marine International has introduced a new website. The interactive site, www.yanmarmarine.com, offers the marine industry detailed information on Yanmar Marine and its line of engines. The site provides an e-brochure that highlights the...

International Truck and Engine Corp.(global business notes)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... International Truck and Engine Corp. announced it is working to develop and produce International engines in the 11 to 13 L range to be offered exclusively in International Class 8 highway tractors and severe service trucks starting in fall...

Oshkosh Truck Corp.(global business notes)(acquires London Machinery Inc.)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Oshkosh Truck Corp. said it has acquired London Machinery Inc., a privately owned manufacturer of concrete mixers based in London, Ontario, Canada. London Machinery will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary. Oshkosh also announced plans to...