Diesel Progress North American Edition articles from January 2005

Diesel Progress North American Edition archives from January 2005

Old school.(Top dead center)
January 1, 2005... It started at the sink at the YMCA early one morning. "Ah dude, you're like, ready old school." "Huh?" Dude nodded at my toilet kit. It took me a second. Right Guard deodorant. Old Spice shaving cream. Old school. Tough...

Swift's CEO looks at trucking.(streetsmarts)(Jerry Moyes)
January 1, 2005... For those of you who are involved with the truckload segment of the trucking industry, I thought you might find comments from Jerry Moyes, CEO of Swift, the holding company of Swift Transportation Co. (and the largest publicly held trucking...

Bobcat makes big addition to small track loader line.(compact equipment)
January 1, 2005... Expanding its already extensive family of compact equipment, Bobcat Co. has launched a new mini track loader. The MT55 loader complements the two-model track loader lineup with greater horsepower and a wider 10 in. track width which Bobcat said...

Dateline.(calendar)(Calendar)
January 1, 2005... Need more information on industry shows? Turn to Diesel Progress OnLine: www.dieselpub.com * Indicates shows in which Diesel Progress North American Edition will participate. September-March * Sept 13, 2004-Mar 14, 2005 The Diesel...

Second-half sales surge likely to offset slower first quarter.(market review)(Industrial equipment industry)
January 1, 2005... For the past four years I've said that forecasting a year ahead is difficult because of great uncertainty and my inability to forecast how far down the market would go. In 2004, I didn't have that problem as the market ended up anywhere from 10...

Things looking up for aerial work platforms.(trendlines)
January 1, 2005... Happy New Year to everyone, and in the spirit of optimism that seems to be shared by most in the industry following a great year in 2004, I'd like to begin this year by talking about a product that has dropped off the radar screen the last...

The march goes on for Dana Off-Highway: New underground mining axles, next generation transmission controls continue new product debuts.(powertrain)(Dana Corp)
January 1, 2005... The Off-Highway Systems operation of Dana Corp. has continued its new product march, as it unveiled a new axle range for underground mining equipment and significantly expanded its electronic transmission control product line. Dana, which...

New Helac hydraulic rotary actuators.(mobile hydraulics)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Helac Corp. has announced a significant expansion of its model L30 hydraulic rotary actuator product line. The L30 series is a replacement for Helac's large HP actuators, with both larger and smaller sizes added to the original product line....

Lynch Fluid Controls Inc.(appoints Tim Jordan)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Tim Jordan--to U.S. director of sales at Lynch Fluid Controls Inc. The newly created position is intended to allow Lynch to intensify service and product offerings to its network of resellers across the United States. Jordan will operate from...

Federal Signal Environmental Products Group.(newsmakers)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Bill Krupowicz--to vice president and general manager of refuse at Federal Signal Environmental Products Group, where he will be responsible for the Leach refuse body business. Krupowicz had previously served as group director of strategic...

Westport Innovations.(newsmakers)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Dr. Michael Gallagher--to president of Westport Innovations, a developer of natural gas fuel systems. Gallagher maintains his position as chief operating officer.

Federal Signal Environmental Product Group (EPG).(newsmakers)
January 1, 2005... Craig Dow--to group international sales manager for Federal Signal Environmental Product Group (EPG). Dow's responsibilities include business development and managing the sales force in regions outside North America. He was most recently the...

Volvo Penta.(newsmakers)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Stefan Carlsson--to head of region Europe within Volvo Penta. He succeeds Goran Gummeson who was previously appointed president of Volvo Penta after Staffan Jufors. Stefan Carlsson, currently CFO at Volvo Penta will continue as a member of...

Stone Construction Equipment Inc.(newsmakers)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Edward Christopher--to director of international sales at Stone Construction Equipment Inc. He joins the company from Asia where he managed international business for both OutE. Christopher inord S.A. and Somero. His responsibilities include...

Hydraulic pumps.(literature library)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Denison Hydraulics has published a brochure on its hydraulic piston pumps for open circuits. The Premier Series pumps have been designed to operate in a variety of applications, including construction and mining machinery. Schematics, charts,...

Fan systems.(literature library)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Horton has released its heavy-duty components catalog available in print and CD formats. The updated catalog includes product information, specifications, part numbers and cross references for fans, fan drives, repair kits and accessories for...

Switch accessories.(literature library)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Electroswitch has literature available describing its nameplates and other accessories for its switches. The literature details the company's capabilities in nameplates and engraving, handles and other hardware. The switches are offered with...

Oil cooler.(literature library)
January 1, 2005... L&M Radiator has published literature on its Mesabi high pressure Captured Seal Cooler. The cooler is functional up to 500 psi and features field-removable tubes, allowing the tubes to be removed and installed in the field. The tubes feature a...

Replacement chains.(literature library)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Emerson Power Transmission has released a brochure featuring Morse lift truck leaf chain. The literature provides an interchange, which is cross-referenced by the lift truck manufacturer, manufacturer part number and ASME chain number. Also...

Engine rebuilding equipment.(literature library)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... A product brochure is available from Rottler Manufacturing on the company's engine rebuilding machinery and equipment. The literature covers Rottler's cylinder block machining, cylinder head and its large engine service equipment with...

Spray finishing.(literature library)(Greenhey Engineering Services )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Greenhey Engineering Services has developed literature outlining its precision machining, manufacturing and thermal spray finishing at their site in Lancashire, England. The brochure also highlights its metallurgical and testing services,...

Truck APU.(literature library)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Teleflex has published a brochure describing its Proheat Gen 4 auxiliary power system for heavy-duty trucks. The Proheat Gen 4 APU is designed to provide 4 kW of 115 V, 60 Hz ac power to accommodate hotel loads in sleeper units. The system also...

Excavator attachment for compact tractors.(accessory products)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Woods Equipment Co., Oregon, Ill., has developed a new excavator attachment for subcompact tractors. The BH6000 Groundbreaker-X backhoe attachment is the newest addition to the company's Estate Series attachments, designed specifically for...

Quietly familiar: Perkins' new 1100 series diesels for Tier 3 offer more power and torque while maintaining existing footprint.(diesel engines)
January 1, 2005... When Perkins Engines began the engineering work on the Tier 3/Stage 3a generation of its 1100 series engines, what it sought almost above all was to develop a product line that would have the least impact on its OEM customers worldwide. And by...

A new Deutz emerges: new HQ and engine plant, new emissions platform, two new engines position independent Deutz for the future.(industry news)
January 1, 2005... With its chairman armed with a new five-year contract and with a successful acquisition bringing two new engines and a new engineering center into the fold, Germany's Deutz AG is once again profitable and looking toward a future of growth after...

UTV boom keeps rolling along: small, multi-use vehicles find their place in nearly every market segment; 120,000 and growing.(market review)(utility vehicles)
January 1, 2005... While many segments of the engine-powered equipment industry are just now getting their legs back under them after some tough years around the turn of the century, at least one market has spent most of the last five years booming. And what's...

A 4x4 first: Bobcat's new 2200 is company's first utility vehicle to feature IntelliTrak 4x4 system.(utility equipment)
January 1, 2005... While Bobcat Co. certainly isn't a newcomer in the utility vehicle market, the launch of its 2200 UTV is its debut in the 4x4 arena. The new 4x4 model is the first in the company's UTV series to feature its IntelliTrak system, a fully automatic...

Iveco introduces NEF power units.(engine packaging)(Iveco Motors of North America Inc)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Iveco Motors of North America Inc., a subsidiary of Iveco Motors, Carol Stream, Ill., has introduced the NEF power units. The power units are designed to offer a complete, ready-to-use package, incorporating a base engine, cooling package and...

Zenith, Hyundai sign LSI engine agreement: distributor agreement brings six new gaseous-fueled engines to Zenith line; supply agreement to add seventh new model.(industry news)(Zenith Power Products LLC)(large spark-ignited )
January 1, 2005... Zenith Power Products LLC (ZPP), the Bristol, Va., industrial engine distributor and fuel systems manufacturer, has announced a significant expansion of its large spark-ignited (LSI) industrial engine line. In an announcement made to...

Tapping into the midsized market.(construction equipment)
January 1, 2005... In a move aimed at strengthening its presence in the construction and utility equipment markets, Ingersoll-Rand Co. has introduced a flurry of products focused specifically toward reaching the midsized construction contractor. While this isn't...

Not your father's Tuff Torq: powertrain component manufacturer aims for growth with addition of hydraulic pump, marine transmission lines.(industry news)
January 1, 2005... From its founding in 1989 and in the years since, Tuff Torq Corp. has made its name as a specialist in the design and manufacture of transmissions and transaxles. The North American arm of Japan's Kanzaki Kokyukoki Mfg. Co. Ltd.--which is...

Loader follows the "fat track" for all-weather operation.(compact equipment)(Kanga Loaders )
January 1, 2005... Generally recognized as one of the pioneers in the growing mini-loader industry, Queensland, Australia-based Kanga Loaders has released a diesel-powered DL720 mini-loader. Unlike other mini-loaders produced by Kanga, the DL720 features what...

Lynch Group.(powerlines)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... The Lynch Group recently expanded its Canadian headquarters operations by relocating to larger premises in Mississauga, Ontario. The new 40,000 sq.ft, facility is home to Lynch Fluid Controls Inc., Lynch Technologies Inc. and Lynch Digital...

Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM).(powerlines)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... With an aim to provide an industry-wide forum for off-road equipment manufacturers to address safety issues, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has set its annual product safety seminar for January 30 to February 1 at the Hilton...

Climax Metal Products.(powerlines)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Climax Metal Products has launched a new web site for 2005. The new design of the web site, www.climaxmetal.com, allows visitors access and sourcing to all Climax products and features a distributor locator and cross-reference guide that allow...

Donaldson Company Inc.(powerlines)(www.donaldson.com.mx.)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Donaldson Company Inc. has introduced a Spanish-language version of its web site at www.donaldson.com.mx. Like its English counterpart, the site features information and product data on Donaldson filtration systems and replacement parts....

John Deere.(powerlines)(Agricultural equipment industry)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... John Deere recently surpassed production of its five millionth engine. The production milestone was marked at facilities in Waterloo, Iowa; Saran, France; Torreon, Mexico; Pune, India; and Rosario, Argentina. John Deere first entered the engine...

Toro boosts sprayer line with diesel option.(turf equipment)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Adding diesel option to its golf and turf line, The Toro Co. has introduced the 300 gal. MultiPro 5700-D sprayer. The large capacity sprayer is designed to replace the gasoline-powered 5600 sprayer and combines a Kubota diesel with what Toro is...

The Tennessee walker of machines? Fourth generation Yanmar ViO series excavators put increased emphasis on smooth, quiet operation.(construction equipment)
January 1, 2005... While it began its engine manufacturing business more than 90 years ago, Yanmar Co. Ltd., Osaka, Japan, also has a long history in construction equipment. It introduced its first diesel-driven tractor in 1967 and since then has expanded its...

On track for the second hundred years: Caterpillar unveils newest T series track-type tractors; new cabs, Tier3/Stage 3a ACERT engines.(construction equipment)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... You couldn't blame Caterpillar for being a little nostalgic when it unveiled its newest track-type tractors recently. Because the introduction of the D8T, D9T and D10T machines also gave the company an opportunity to look back literally into...

Briggs & Stratton announces expansion in China.(industry news)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Briggs & Stratton has opened a new gasoline engine manufacturing facility in Chongqing, China. Due to be fully operational this month, the 215,000 sq.ft, facility has a first phase capacity of 650,000 engines annually, primarily for the Asian...

Joystick controls.(products)(ITT Industries Cannon)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Designed for applications such as material handling, agricultural or construction equipment, the new A J4 aluminium fabricated joystick from ITT Industries Cannon, has a life cycle of more than six million actuations, according to the company....

Suspension system.(products)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Hendrickson has unveiled its lighter duty Composilite ST 9K steerable suspension system for truck and trailer applications needing to carry 9000 lb. or less per axle. The entire system weighs 720 lb., 930 to 963 lb. with tires and rims, and is...

AGM battery.(products)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... East Penn Manufacturing has announced its Deka Intimidator, a non-spillable Group 34/78 sealed AGM battery. The battery is designed to resist vibration, making it ideal for accessory power on off-road applications, the company said. It uses...

Keeping the pressure on: Pettibone makes constant pressure hydraulic systems standard on Extendo and Traverse telehandlers.(mobile hydraulics)
January 1, 2005... As jobsite demands increase, so too does the need to get the work done faster, better and more cost-effectively. In an effort to meet those demands, Pettibone, a leading manufacturer of material handling equipment, has begun offering its F-130...

Flange covers.(products)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... StockCap offers flexible PVC flange covers for the protection of flange faces and edges, tubes, valves and ducts from damage and contamination during assembly, shipping and painting. Sizes are available for most flared tubing, ASA and military...

Thermostatic control valves.(products)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Fluid Power Energy has developed a new line of thermostatic control valves with a flow range of 2 to 1200 gpm with available sizes of 1/2 to 8 in. The valves are available in cast iron, aluminum, bronze, ductile steel and stainless steel,...

Compartment latch.(products)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... TriMark Corp. now has the 050-0600 single rotor compartment latch available for off-road vehicles. Product details include a single rotor design for use with 0.5 in. diameter striker or standard bar stock. The product is available in single or...

Bearing wear conditioning.(products)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... A new bearing wear conditioning system has been released by AMOT, the XTS-W. The company said this system detects wear of main, big end and crosshead bearings before steel-on-steel contact occurs. Features include displacement sensing...

Wheel balancers.(products)(Sun-Tech Innovations LLC )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Sun-Tech Innovations LLC has announced that its Balance Masters self-adjusting wheel balancing products are now available for medium- and heavy-duty trucks and buses. The Balance Masters liquid material works with centrifugal force to stop the...

CAN-bus pressure, temperature sensors.(products)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Kavlico has released its combined pressure and temperature sensor for OEM applications requiring a CAN-bus interface. The CS100 sensor is designed to meet SAE J1939 communication protocols and can be used on on- and off-highway applications...

HFC pumps.(products)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... A line of miniature pumping systems and accessories for hydrogen fuel cell (HFC) technologies has been developed by Micropump. The pumps are designed to meet the requirements of pumping low viscosity hydrocarbon fuel cell applications in low...

New single-speed gen-set controller.(power generation)(Woodward )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Woodward has expanded its digital engine control systems with the introduction of the APECS 500 single-speed electronic engine controller. Woodward said the APECS 500 is designed as a low cost, easy-to-operate control primarily for small...

Working again in Tinseltown: after a 20-year absence, articulated buses return to L.A.; Metro Liners can haul 117 passengers in style.(on-highway vehicles)
January 1, 2005... In 2005, for the first time in 20 years, articulated buses will again be seen on Los Angeles streets. Los Angeles Metro is purchasing 200 high capacity Model 60-BRT buses from North America Bus Industries Inc., Anniston, Ala. The 60 ft. Metro...

Hydraulic power units.(products)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... eCycle Incorporate has recently introduced new hydraulic power units based its CMG brushless motor/ generator for end users of hydraulic equipment, especially in mobile applications. The motor is close coupled to a high efficiency hydraulic...

Sensors.(products)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... The IMI division of PCB Piezotronics has developed a line of sensors that are designed for approval to the ATEX directive 94/9/EC. The sensors include general purpose and high frequency accelerometers, velocity output sensors and 4 to 20 mA...

Rubber hoses.(products)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Clean Seal Inc. has added a line of rubber hoses to complement its rubber seals and gaskets designed for fuel tank fill and vent applications. Clean Seal Inc. is a national manufacturer and distributor of weather stripping and door and window...

Flange type valves.(products)(Inserta)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Inserta has designed a line of flange-type check valve bodies that are engineered to provide for installation of the same nominal size slip-in check valve or fixed orifice flow control valve in piping systems that use SAE four-bolt flange...

Cummins Westport engines in new Renault refuse trucks ... certification for Lister Petter engine ... next step for Honda, plug power.(emissions & alternatives: covering fuel cells and other emerging and alternative technologies.)
January 1, 2005... Cummins Westport Inc. (CWI) announced that Renault Trucks of France, part of the Volvo group, has launched two new vehicles with CWI natural gas engines. The Midlum NGV and Puncher NGV are targeted for use in refuse collection, street cleaning...

Deere waste handler redesigned for transfer station demands.(refuse equipment)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... With more transfer stations being used as reception points for waste collection, John Deere, Moline, Ill., has revamped its midsized 624J waste handler to handle the demands of these sites. The redesigned J series four-wheel-drive loader...

Stone expands light construction line.(construction equipment)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Stone Construction Equipment, Honeoye, N.Y., has introduced a new model to its Lift Jockey machine line, along with three new models of four-cycle Stomper rammers. The Lift Jockey LJS2000 is the second model in Stone's lift line, which also...

Deal making: Navistar & MAN to collaborate; Terex buys Reedrill; S&S sells TUG; Cat buys Chinese OEM; General Dynamics propulsion sold.(business notes)
January 1, 2005... FOR UP-TO-THE-MINUTE BUSINESS NEWS, TURN TO THE SOURCE--DIESEL PROGRESS ONLINE. www.dieselpub.com Navistar International Corp. and MAN Nutzfahrzeuge AG, Munich, Germany, announced a strategic agreement to collaborate for the design,...

2005 EGSA board of directors.
January 1, 2005... OFFICERS President RAY KACVINSKY Marathon Electric Mfg. Corp. 100 E. Randolph St. Wausau, WI 54402 715/675-8244 Fax 715/675-8026 Email: ray.kacvinsky@marathonelectric.com Electrical Generating Systems...

EGSA 2005 buyer's guide: guide to member products, rentals & services.
January 1, 2005... How to use this Buyers' Guide: Listed here are the EGSA Member Companies that Sell, Rent and/or Service the products in each category, based on information supplied by the Electrical Generating Systems Association. Manufacturer members (MF) are...

EGSA 2005 Buyer's guide: guide to member products, rentals & services.(Generator Laminations--Motor Generator Sets)(Electrical Generating Systems Association)(Buyers Guide)
January 1, 2005... Sell Rent Service Generator Laminations Arizona Generator Technology Inc. (DD) # Glendale, AZ Auto, Coach and Engine Company Inc. (AE) # Burr...

EGSA 2005 buyer's guide: Guide to member products, rentals & services.(Relays, Protective or Synchronizing--Wiring Devices or Receptacles)(Electrical Generating Systems Association)(Buyers Guide)
January 1, 2005... Sell Rent Service Relays, Protective or Synchronizing A.G. Engineering Inc. (DD) # Rancho Cucamonga, CA Adcour (MR) ...

Manufacturers.(EGSA 2005 Membership Directory)(Directory)
January 1, 2005... Manufacturers of engines, generators, engine-generator sets, suppliers of components or services of industry. AAA Powerhouse Containers Inc. 2085 Sage Road Medford, OR 97501 Tel: (541) 732-1660 Fax: (541) 732-0175 ...

Distributor/dealers.(EGSA 2005 Membership Directory)
January 1, 2005... Distributors and Dealers of engines, generators, engine-generator sets, switchgear or related equipment. Members are listed by state or country of company headquarters, although sales, rental and service activities may extend to other...

Manufacturer's representatives.(EGSA 2005 Membership Directory)(Directory)
January 1, 2005... Distributors and Dealers of engines, generators, engine-generator sets, switchgear or related equipment. Members are listed by state or country of company headquarters, although sales, rental and service activities may extend to other...

Associate members.(EGSA 2005 Membership Directory)(Directory)
January 1, 2005... The following codes are used: AA Industry Publications AB Trade Association AC Consulting or Specifying Engineer AD User AE Service AL Life Member AR Retired Member EM Energy Management Aberdeen Test Center AE 400 Colleran Road ...

Switchgear.(Literature Library)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Literature is now available from ASCO on the company's capabilities in power generation control, monitoring and distribution systems. ASCO manufactures automatic transfer switches, voltage and frequency sensing products, switchboards, lighting...

Gen-set controls.(Literature Library)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Controls Inc. has developed CDs covering its microprocessor based engine and generator controls. The CDs provide information on the GenMaster and GenMaster Plus generator control product and accessory lines and the EngineMaster engine controls,...

Load banks.(Literature Library)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... A new buyer's guide has been published by Avtron Manufacturing Inc. The guide gives an overview and specifications on the company's load banks, designed to simulate electrical loads for testing power sources such as generators, uninterruptible...

Power Gen products.(Literature Library)(Davidson Sales Co)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... New product line literature is available from Davidson Sales Co. outlining the company's power generation products and accessories. Products include ac generators, radiators and heat exchangers, vibration isolators, fuel day tanks, exhaust...

Voltage regulators.(Literature Library)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Now available from Basler Electric is an Automatic Voltage Regulator Selector CD. The selector features digital and analog voltage regulators for applications up to 125 Vdc field voltage and 15 amps full-load field current. A regulator can be...

Generator controls.(Literature Library)(Deep Sea Electronics )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Deep Sea Electronics has published a brochure detailing its lines of generator controls for manual start, auto start, auto mains failure, transfer control, remote communication, auto sync/load sharing and J 1939 applications. Controls are ULCUE...

Power packages.(Literature Library)(Chillicothe Metal Co)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Literature available from Chillicothe Metal Co. covers its line of gen-set, compressor and pump packages. The product line includes features such as noise control systems, sound-attenuated air intake and discharge chambers, as well as turnkey...

Electronic controls.(Literature Library)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Information on electronic controls and systems for power generation and other applications is available from Engineering Concepts Unlimited. The product line includes engine controls, speed switches, voltage detectors, communications systems...

Power Gen components.(Literature Library)(Enercon)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... A new series of product brochures is available from Enercon. Products and services include low and medium voltage switchgear, control consoles, SCADA systems, generator containerization, switchgear containerization, generator systems testing,...

Thermal, acoustic insulation.(Literature Library)(Insultech)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Insultech has published new literature detailing its services and capabilities in thermal and acoustic insulation. The company manufactures computer-designed insulation systems for a range of components including manifolds, turbos, exhaust...

Exhaust system insulation blankets.(Literature Library)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Firwin Corp. has literature available for its Diesel Tech line of removable insulation blankets. The blankets are designed for use on exhaust systems to retain heat within the system while protecting surrounding components. The blankets can...

Engine and oil heaters.(Literature Library)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Kim Hotstart has published a brochure detailing its engine heaters, oil heaters, controls and accessories. Diagrams of the many products, including small tank heaters, TPS heaters as well as installation tips, specifications and photos are...

Fuel flow monitoring.(Literature Library)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... FloScan's new "Series K" Fuel Flow Monitoring System represents a major technical breakthrough in diesel management. Easier-to-install Series K models cut installation time and cost up to 50% compared to previous models. Features include net...

Automatic float charger.(Literature Library)
January 1, 2005... Literature from La Marche details its EC series automatic float charger. The charger uses Ferroresonant charging technology and is a completely automatic, solid state, constant voltage battery charger that can sense the battery condition and...