Diesel Progress North American Edition articles from August 2005

Diesel Progress North American Edition archives from August 2005

Fill 'er up.(effect of rise of fuel prices)
August 1, 2005... While the Europeans and others that have been living with $5 a gallon, er liter, fuel prices since around forever, at $2.00 to $2.60--depending on the state you live in, the day of the week, or direction of the wind--higher fuel prices have...

50 years of truck engine progress.(The Maintenance Council of the American Trucking Associations)
August 1, 2005... I've been doing a bit of research lately in preparation for The Maintenance Council's (TMC) 50th anniversary next year. TMC is a Council of the American Trucking Associations. It was actually started by a predecessor organization, the Regular...

Big power, smaller package.
August 1, 2005... Expanding its container generator range, Multiquip's MQ Power division has added a 20 ft. trailer length to its 500 to 1500 kW gen-set offering. The gen-sets are now available in two container lengths, 20 and 40 ft., for use in both prime and...

Dateline.(Calendar)
August 1, 2005... September Sept 11-14 Internal Combustion Engine Division of ASME, Fall Technical Conference--Crowne Plaza Hotel, Ottawa, Canada; Contact: ASME International, Three Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016-5990. Tel: (212) 591-7055 ...

EPA proposes stationary diesel emissions regulations.(industry news)(Environmental Protection Agency)
August 1, 2005... The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said it is planning to propose emission standards for stationary" diesel engines. The proposed standards, known as New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) will, EPA said, reduce harmful emissions...

A good time to be hauling dirt.(dump trucks different designs)
August 1, 2005... Most people do not understand what an off-highway truck is. Most think it is a Peterbilt or Mack that just glides off the road somewhere, collects some stuff, and then moves down the road a bit and off-loads it at someone's house. Off-highway...

Micro cogen for homes: Honda, climate energy system under development for home heat and power; 15,000 in Japan.
August 1, 2005... Smaller combined heat and power (CHP) cogeneration systems have long fallen under the good idea category, but have never found widespread use, at least in North America. For many years proposals have been floated and plans developed to...

At the cutting edge of agriculture: California farmer uses advanced irrigation system powered by Cat Tier 3 engines, GPS to keep business growing.(global positioning system)
August 1, 2005... With 10,000 acres to farm, Ted Sheely is a busy man. Those acres, located in California's San Joaquin Valley, are used to grow tomatoes, cotton, garlic and pistachios. With all those crops, the market determines Sheely's income. His...

Combined pump, gen-set attracts interest: developed for firefighting, Darley P2 looking at wider applications; 1000 watts plus 120 to 290 gpm.
August 1, 2005... A unique new combined pump and generator package, designed primarily for the firefighting markets, may also be finding application beyond its initial target markets. The new P2, packaged by W.S. Darley & Co., combines a generator, engine,...

Load sharing modules added to deep sea range.(control)(Deep Sea Electronics Inc.)(5510 and 5520)
August 1, 2005... Deep Sea Electronics Inc. (DSE) has added its first UL-listed load sharing modules to its ever-expanding line of generator set and engine controls. "The launch of the 5510 and 5520 modules gives DSE complete integrated load share systems for...

New Sauer-Danfoss proportional valves.(mobile hydraulics)
August 1, 2005... Sauer-Danfoss has introduced two new hydraulic valves for off-highway equipment applications, specifically targeted at aerial lift and material handling vehicles. The valves are also applicable for turf care, road-building, agriculture,...

The evolution of Parker's hydraulic fan drive systems.
August 1, 2005... One of the more challenging side effects of today's engine emissions technology is that the new engines generate more heat than their predecessors. That trend will accelerate in Tier 3 and later Tier 4. There are also several additional...

Hydraulic cooling helps this lumber Jack stay productive.(mobile hydraulics)
August 1, 2005... Allied Systems Co., Sherwood, Ore., builds heavy lift material handling vehicles for some of the world's most demanding applications. From steel handling to log handling, the company's specialized machines encounter the full range of on-the-job...

Diesel engine filter.(products)(EnviCat cDPF diesel engine catalytic filter )(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... The EnviCat cDPF diesel engine catalytic filter from Sud Chemie Inc. is designed for use in most mobile and stationary diesel engines. The filter uses a wall flow cordierite honeycomb material, which provides for PM, CO and HC reduction when...

Oil sampling valve.(products)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... The Wear Chek oil sample valve from Fluid Line Products Inc. is designed to extract samples of oil from engine, transmission and hydraulic fluids during continuous system operation. The company said the valve features double seal construction...

VRLA battery.(products)(valve-regulated lead-acid)(Odyssey Batteries of EnerSys Reserve Power Group )(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Odyssey Batteries of EnerSys Reserve Power Group has introduced a new Group 31-size deep cycle sealed valve-regulated lead-acid (VRLA) battery. The Odyssey PC 2150 military grade battery provides more starting power at low temperatures, making...

Gasoline filter.(products)(Par Fit PFF5510 filter)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... The Racor Division of Parker Hannifin Corp. has announced the release of its latest gasoline fuel filter for marine applications. The Par Fit PFF5510 filter can be applied to most inboard, outboard, two- and four-cycle gasoline engine...

Fighting fire with dozers.(specialty equipment)
August 1, 2005... When it comes to forest fires, crawler dozers are often sent in as the first line of defense, plowing fire lines and fire breaks that isolate the blaze into manageable areas and keep it from spreading. These machines face a number of challenges...

More stability, greater capacity for Komatsu excavator.(construction equipment)
August 1, 2005... Increasing the lift capacity of its excavator line, Komatsu America Corp. has added the PC300LC-7 Power Plus excavator. The new Power Plus excavator is an extension of Komatsu's PC300LC-7 model, featuring additional counterweight and upper...

New oscillating axle for genie scissor lifts.(lift equipment)(Genie Industries)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... A new oscillating axle designed to increase traction and ride control capabilities on its GS-4390 and GS-5390 rough terrain scissor lifts is now available as an option from Genie Industries. The oscillating axle is offered as an option on the...

A cut above: Vermeer uses Tier 2 emissions as starting point in enhancing CC155 concrete cutter's capabilities.(construction equipment)
August 1, 2005... Vermeer Manufacturing Co. has launched a new concrete cutter with increased horsepower, all-wheel drive and a series of other enhancements designed to optimize its application in concrete batch work, bridge decking replacement, utility...

Grove makes it four: company fills gap in truck crane line with new 80-ton unit; series now covers 40 to 90 tons.(lift equipment)
August 1, 2005... Grove Worldwide has expanded its truck crane range to four models with the launch of its new TMS800E crane to its 40- to 90-ton lineup. The new crane fills the range between Grove's 60-ton TMS700E and 90-ton TMS900E models with an 80-ton...

Idle savings: cat aims for better fuel economy with new engine idle management software for midsize wheel loaders.
August 1, 2005... Caterpillar Inc. has released a new engine idle software package to help maximize fuel efficiency and allow customer flexibility in managing work idle speeds. The new Engine Idle Management System (ELMS) is available for five Cat wheel loader...

IPC Power Resistors and Post Glover Resistors have merged, combining two manufacturers of power resistors into a single entity.(powerlines)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... IPC Power Resistors and Post Glover Resistors have merged, combining two manufacturers of power resistors into a single entity. The resulting company, Post Glover IPC Resistors, offers the complementary product lines of the two...

ChevronTexaco Products Co.(powerlines)(contract of factory fill business)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... ChevronTexaco Products Co. has been awarded the factory fill business for all Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks built by PACCAR in North America using its Chevron Delo Extended Life Coolant. PACCAR has used the Chevron Delo 400 Multigrade SAE...

ANGI International LLC.(powerlines)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... ANGI International LLC is now a power partner for Waukesha Engine, Dresser Inc. Based in Milton, Wis., ANGI will utilize Waukesha's engines to power its natural gas vehicle refueling systems.

Taking it to Tier 3: challenger launches Tier 3 MT800B tractors; power boost results in new 570hp top end.(ag equipment)
August 1, 2005... Launching the first generation of its Tier 3 track-driven tractors, AGCO Corp. subsidiary Challenger has introduced the B series, an upgrade of its MT800 line, the largest hp tractors offered by the company. Power has been boosted throughout...

Cleaning up at a landfill: urea SCR system retrofitted onto truck and wheel loaders as part of test program in New York.(Selective Catalytic Reduction technology)(Waste Management Inc. using Elim-NOx system developed by Combustion Components Associates Inc.)
August 1, 2005... Waste collection and recycling service provider Waste Management Inc. has retrofitted six of its landfill and transfer station vehicles with Combustion Components Associates Inc.'s (CCA) Elim-NOx urea SCR technology under a demonstration...

Check your emissions at the border: program uses different technologies systems to test emissions performance at U.S.-Mexico border.(TECHNOLOGY OF CLEAN air)
August 1, 2005... The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has funded a $200,000 pilot program to test emissions of commercial trucks passing along the U.S.-Mexico border at the Mariposa Port of Entry, Nogales, Ariz. The testing was part of the Border 2012...

Joint venture produces gen-set for hybrid vehicles.(TECHNOLOGY OF CLEAN air)
August 1, 2005... Hyundai-Enova Innovative Technology Center (HEITC), a joint venture between Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) and Enova Systems, has launched a 60 kW diesel generator set for use in hybrid vehicles. The gen-set is the first commercial product...

Hybrid buses cruise into Yosemite.(TECHNOLOGY OF CLEAN air)(Gillig Corp. hybrid fleet)
August 1, 2005... Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts at Yosemite Inc. (DNC), the concessionaire responsible for transportation and guest services at Yosemite Park, has recently taken delivery of 18 diesel-electric hybrid buses from transit bus...

Generator-ready load centers.(GenTran Corp)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... GenTran Corp. has introduced a line of generator-ready main breaker load centers, called GTV panels. Designed for residential or light commercial applications, the GTV panels allow consumers to feed generator power to a home or business during...

Thrust ring components.(products)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Thrust ring components molded of a high performance PEEK material by Minnesota Rubber/QMR Plastics are now available. The components are designed J to cause less surface abrasion and provide for longer product life than the aluminum components...

Shaft/hub connections.(products)(SEE DIRECTLINK @ WWW.DIESEL)(two-piece shrink discs)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Ringfeder said its two-piece shrink discs provide for shaft/hub connections in a variety of high-speed applications, especially when external clamping is necessary. The long, shallow taper is designed to allow the discs to generate higher...

Hydrogen fuel cell power for the battlefield: Quantum's Aggressor Alternative Mobility Vehicle set to begin testing; high performance with no significant emissions.
August 1, 2005... A bout the size of a WW II-era Jeep and three times the torque of a Dodge Viper, the Quantum Alternative Mobility Vehicle (AMV) has the appearance of a large, futuristic all-terrain vehicle. Known also as the Aggressor, the Quantum AMV could...

Tier 3 OK for Deere diesel ... ESW Canada expansion ... new ULSD incentive ... tracking emissions by satellite.(ultra-low sulfur highway diesel)
August 1, 2005... John Deere Power Systems recently announced that the PowerTech Plus 9.0 L engine has been certified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as Tier 3 compliant. The 9.0 L engine is the third in the John Deere line to receive Tier 3...

High capacity torque converter.(products)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Gale Banks Engineering has developed an aftermarket torque converter for heavy-duty pickup trucks. The Banks Billet Torque Converter (BBTC) is designed for 1994 to 2003 7.3 L Power Stroke engines with E4OD/4RIO0 transmissions and for 1998 to...

On-/off-highway service grease.(products)(BP Lubricants Americas )(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... BP Lubricants Americas has introduced its new anti-corrosion formula Castrol Pyroplex Protection ES, an extended service grease designed to shield against salt-related corrosion. It is a synthetic, lithium complex grease designed for on-and...

Cartridge valves.(products)
August 1, 2005... The Zero Leak hydraulic cartridge valves from Fluid Force are solenoid operated and available in cavity sizes from four to 16. The two-way valves feature a patented Zero Leak poppet design, pressure to 5000 psi, ac and dc coils and manual...

Electric Fans.(products)
August 1, 2005... Electric Fan Engineering has expanded its line of heavy-duty turbine electric fans to include brush and brushless motor assemblies up to 36 in. in diameter. Units are now available for most 12 to 42 V electric systems and are designed to be...

Batteries.(products)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Now available from East Penn Manufacturing is a line of absorbed valve-regulated, lead-acid batteries for stationary, marine, industrial and commercial markets. The Unigy High Rate Series features a new 10-year design life for UPS service, the...

Compact portable load bank for small gen-set, UPS testing.(power generation)
August 1, 2005... Continuing its development of systems for onsite testing of power generation systems, Avtron Manufacturing has introduced a new portable load bank for systems up to 75 kW. The Avtron Liberty load bank is capable of thorough testing of smaller...

Cat's new C4.4 Marine gen-set.(power generation)(Caterpillar introduces Caterpillar Marine Power Systems)
August 1, 2005... Modeled after its 3054 and 3056 marine generator sets, Caterpillar Marine Power Systems has continued the expansion of the smaller end of its line with the addition of the C4.4 model. The new C4.4 sets have 60 Hz ratings from 44 to 78 kW...

Keeping the OCCC on: Newest phase of Orange County Convention Center backed up by four 1500 kW gen-sets.(power generation)(Cummins Power Generation's DQCA gen-set )
August 1, 2005... Orlando, Fla., is one of the prime convention destinations in the U.S., thanks to the weather, the local attractions and the modern, well-maintained Orange County Convention Center (OCCC). Originating in the early 1980s, the OCCC has mirrored...

Emergency shutoff.(product information center)
August 1, 2005... Literature detailing its line of diesel engine emergency shutdown products is available from Barber Industries Inc. Applications for the Rigsaver shutdown system include marine, stationary and mobile diesel engine driven equipment. Control and...

Heat exchangers.(product information center)
August 1, 2005... L&M Radiator Inc. has updated its Mesabi product line literature to include the company's latest heat exchanger configurations. All Mesabi products feature individual tubes held in headers with flexible rubber seals. The literature describes...

Brake discs, plates.(product information center)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... A brochure is available from Carlisle on its wet brake discs and plates for earthmoving applications. Carlisle manufactures on- and off-highway brake systems and is British Columbia, Alberta, Canada and SAE certified, which is also detailed in...

NFPA standards.(product information center)
August 1, 2005... Now available for purchase from the National Fluid Power Association NFPA) are technical papers: ISO 2942:2004 and ISO 2040:2005 regarding the verification of fabrication intensity of filter elements and the specification of pin assignment for...

Shaft collars, rigid couplings.(product information center)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Climax Metal Products Co. has published literature with technical and ordering information on the company's clamping collars and couplings; set screw collars and couplings; and remachinabte couplings. Shaft collars include nylon,...

Flexible couplings.(product information center)
August 1, 2005... A product line brochure details Renold Hit-Tec Couplings' design and manufacturing capabilities in flexible couplings. The literature details the company's product range, which is compromised of rubber in compression couplings for diesel and...

Hydraulic pump.(product information center)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Denison Hydraulics has published a brochure on open circuit pumps for industrial and mobile applications. The literature includes a cutaway view of the XL Series pump with bulleted features. A graph details the pumps efficiency and sound level...

Ethernet temperature measurement.(product information center)
August 1, 2005... Scanivalve Corp. has published literature on its line of thermocouple transmitter/scanners. These scanners are designed to measure any combination of standard thermocouple type and output degrees via Ethernet TCP/IP. It can also accept 16, 32...

Diesel fuel additives.(product information center)
August 1, 2005... Stanadyne has published a new brochure covering the benefits of its diesel fuel additives. The brochure discusses how and when to use the additives. Stanadyne is a fuel injection equipment manufacturer which also provides diesel fuel additives....

Air starters.(product information center)
August 1, 2005... A brochure is now available from Tech Development Inc. (TDI) on its line of engine air starters for oil & gas applications. The TurboTwin starters are available for gas compressors and generator sets driven by engines up to 70 L. Curves,...

Mechanical controls.(product information center)
August 1, 2005... A brochure from Tuthill Controls Group is available describing its mechanical control products. Detailed in the brochure are its control system assemblies, control cables, hand and foot controls, fasteners, as well as other components....

Power take-off clutches.(product information center)
August 1, 2005... Literature is available from WPT Power Transmission Corp. on its mechanical power take-off clutches for inline and side load applications on internal combustion engines. The brochure contains tables detailing the line's driving ring component...

Berco opens new U.S. production plant.(powertrain)
August 1, 2005... Berco, the Ferrara, Italy-headquartered global supplier of undercarriage components and systems for tracked vehicles, recently announced the completion of its new Berco of America assembly plant. The new $3.5 million complex, located in...

New Cummins VP.(newsmakers)
August 1, 2005... Cummins Inc. has named John D. Watkins Jr. to a vice president position. Watkins was formerly managing director for Cummins East Asia after joining the company in July 2003. Watkins is based in Beijing, China, where he oversees what Cummins...

New CEO for Horton.(newsmakers)(Randall Nord)(Horton Holding Inc)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Randall Nord has been named president and CEO for Horton Holding Inc. and all subsidiary companies, including Horton Inc. and Horton Fan Systems in the U.S., Horton Europe GmbH & Co. KG and Horton Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. Nord has been...

Wolfgang Schmid--to general manager of ZF Marine LLC.(newsmakers)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Wolfgang Schmid--to general manager of ZF Marine LLC. He will report to Roland Heil, the CEO of the ZF Marine Group, as of June 1, 2005. Schmid began his career with ZF in 1996 with the corporate marketing department in Friedrichshafen,...

James P. Halloran--to California regulatory affairs manager for Caterpillar Large Power Systems Division.(newsmakers)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... James P. Halloran--to California regulatory affairs manager for Caterpillar Large Power Systems Division. Halloran will be based in Sacramento, Calif. and work as a liaison with local and state regulators, environmental groups and user groups....

Multiquip rolls in new compaction machine.(construction equipment)
August 1, 2005... Multiquip Inc., Carson, Calif., has added the Rammax P33/24FCP trench roller to its extensive line of compaction equipment. At 3197 lb., the new walk-behind roller is ideal for large soil compaction applications, offering manual as well as...

Performance-based brake test system.(test equipment)(SuperFlow Technologies Group)
August 1, 2005... SuperFlow Technologies Group, Des Moines, Iowa, has introduced a new performance-based brake test system (PBBT). The system, said SuperFlow, is designed to reduce brake wear, maintenance costs, road accidents and improve road safety for...

New chairman for Haldex.(newsmakers)(Joakim Olsson)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Sweden's Haldex AB has named Joakim Olsson as president and CEO. Formerly CEO of ABB in Brazil, Olsson succeeds Claes Warnander. Olsson, 39, worked for ABB in both Sweden and the U.S., and was CEO of ABB's global transformer operations...

More changes for Cummins engine business.(newsmakers)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Cummins Inc. has continued to announce changes within the leadership of its Engine Business, which the company said are intended to better focus on execution of strategic initiatives. The MidRange and Heavy Duty leadership team is being divided...

J.R. Harsh.(newsmakers)(Wagner Ag Division)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... J.R. Harsh--to Wagner Ag Division sales representative for the northern Weld, Washington, Logan, Moffat, Routt, Rio Blanco, Eagle, Summit, Clear Creek and Gilpin counties in Colorado.

Tom Payn--to industrial engine manager at Laborde Products, an industrial diesel engine distributor.(newsmakers)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Tom Payn--to industrial engine manager at Laborde Products, an industrial diesel engine distributor. Payn is a long-time employee at the company and has served in many different sales positions. Also at Laborde: John Moreau--to Diesel America...

Mike Quirk--to vice president Earth Moving Division for Wagner Equipment Co., a Caterpillar dealer for Colorado, New Mexico and far west Texas.(newsmakers)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Mike Quirk--to vice president Earth Moving Division for Wagner Equipment Co., a Caterpillar dealer for Colorado, New Mexico and far west Texas. The new position combines the former VP sales and VP parts and service positions. Quirk was...

Ryan W. Dupnick--to sales manager for Compliance Controls LLC.(newsmakers)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Ryan W. Dupnick--to sales manager for Compliance Controls LLC. Dupnick, a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, will manage the company's sales from its new office in Rosenberg, Texas. Compliance Controls is a joint venture of Miratech Corp. and...

International & Mahindra in JV ... Ford to sell Hertz ... Eaton in China JV ... S&S to build more military trucks ... Lowe's adds Deere.(global business notes)
August 1, 2005... FOR UP-TO-THE-MINUTE BUSINESS NEWS, TURN TO THE SOURCE--DIESEL PROGRESS ONLINE. www.dieselpub.com International Truck and Engine Corp. will enter into a joint venture with Mahindra & Mahindra in India to produce and market light, medium...