Diesel Progress North American Edition articles from January 2008

Diesel Progress North American Edition archives from January 2008

Simplicity for simplicity's sake.(TOP DEAD CENTER)
January 1, 2008... We have heard corporate speakers for just slightly short of forever preach the gospel that "we're not doing technology for technology's sake." Loosely translated that has generally meant, "Geez, we're really not competitive with all this...

Engines, transmissions and axle ratios define a truck.(STREET SMARTS)
January 1, 2008... A truck is a truck is a truck--or is it?. In the case of Class 7 and 8 trucks, what a truck is depends more than anything on the configuration of the engine, transmission and axles. Class 7 trucks are, for the most part, heavy two-axle straight...

Omnex finds new way to make contact.(ACCESSORY PRODUCTS)(Omnex Control Systems Inc.)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Omnex Control Systems ULC I has introduced the CCDock contactless charging system for use with its T110C transmitter. With the CCDock, users are now able to charge the transmitter without any electrical contacts,...

Dateline.(Calendar)
January 1, 2008... SEPTEMBER * Sept 24-Mar 24 Diesel Progress Online Show VI--At www.dieselprogress.com and Diesel Progress Magazine, Diesel Progress 20855 Watertown Road, Suite 220 Waukesha, WI 53186 Tel: (262)754-4100 Fax: (262)...

Bobcat adds to VersaHandler line.(CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Filling a gap between its largest skid-steer loader and smallest VersaHandler, Bobcat Co. launched the V417 VersaHandler telescopic tool carrier (TTC). This is one of the latest introductions from the West Fargo,...

New H series loaders from Cat.(CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The compact end of Caterpillar's wheel loader series received a lift with the introduction of three redesigned H series models. The new 924H, 928Hz and 930H tip the scales at 24,992, 25,844 and 34,348 lb. and are all...

New Hall effect sensor with 360[degrees] infinite rotation.(SENSORS & CONTROLS)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Duncan Electronics, Irvine, Calif., a Custom Sensors and Technology (CST) Inc. company, has introduced the 9360 non-contacting rotary dual output Hall effect sensor. Designed with Duncan's second-generation Hall...

Ritter to lead Eaton manufacturing operation.(DIESEL HR)(John Ritter and Jeff Schick appointed as directors)(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... Eaton Corp. announced that John Ritter has been named director --Manufacturing Operations for Hydraulics Operations' Fluid Conveyance Division, effective immediately. Ritter succeeds Niven Hunter, who will be returning to the U.K. at the end of...

Geartek.(DIESEL HR)
January 1, 2008... GEARTEK: Derrick Dunn has been named engineering manager for Geartek, a supplier of hydraulic gear pumps and motors. Dunn's responsibilities include oversight of new and existing product design development, quality systems, customer and vendor...

NxtGen.(DIESEL HR)(Jeremy Holt appointed as president at NxtGen Emission Controls Inc.)(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... NXTGEN: Jeremy Holt to president and chief executive officer and a director of the board at NxtGen Emission Controls Inc., a developer of emissions control devices and systems for light- and heavy-duty diesel engines. Previously, Holt was...

Oilgear.(DIESEL HR)(Silas Nichols appointed as vice president )(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... OILGEAR: Silas Nichols has been named vice president for the Aftermarket Business Unit at the fluid power component manufacturer. Nichols was most recently the president of SNA Consulting, providing business and organizational development as...

Stone.(DIESEL HR)
January 1, 2008... STONE: Mike Clark has been named the regional sales manager for the construction equipment manufacturer. With over 20 years of experience in the equipment sales and rental industry, Clark most recently held a position with United Rentals and...

Digging into the past for new trencher concept: Ditch Witch notes company's heritage with the Zahn machine family; three power unit designs from 15 to 30 hp.(COMPACT EQUIPMENT)(Cover story)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Nearly 60 years ago, while working in his father Charles' machine shop in Perry, Okla., Ed Malzahn came up with an idea for a piece of equipment designed to bring new productivity to trenching, an activity that...

New 88-pin Sauer-Danfoss microcontroller: new model designed to expand I/O capability of the PLUS+1 family.(MOBILE HYDRAULICS)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Sauer-Danfoss has announced the addition of a larger, general purpose microcontroller, the model MC088-015-00000, to the company's PLUS+1 product family. The new 88-pin microcontroller, which includes 42 inputs, 32...

Snap-action switches launched for North American vehicle use.(ACCESSORY PRODUCTS)(Custom Sensors & Technologies Inc.)
January 1, 2008... Custom Sensors & Technologies 6 (CST) has expanded the company current position sensor product line to include its Crouzet division's miniature and subminiature snap-action switches for the North American transportation market. The new switches...

The engine peddler: Diesel X is a diesel progress dialogue with what we feel are unique industry voices. X = 10 questions. Unique is the key attribute of Diesel X--voices that aren't heard in the day-to-day commerce of the engine-powered equipment world.(X WITH SYD WATSON)(Interview)
January 1, 2008... 10 Questions with Sydney Watson, Sales manager with Lombardini USA. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Now starting its second year, this Diesel X features Sydney Watson, sales manager with Lombardini USA, which has recently been acquired by...

Forecast 2008.1: what our panel of industry experts would have said had they known then what they know now.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Discussion)
January 1, 2008... (Editor's Note: In most things in life, timing can be everything. Nowhere is that more true than in economic forecasting. When we polled our experts in mid-2007 for the Forecast 2008 section of the September issue, some of the issues that have...

Global sales expected to bring modest growth in CE markets: AEM survey.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
January 1, 2008... The construction equipment manufacturing industry expected overall U.S. and Canadian business to remain flat through the end of 2007 but predicts a rebound in 2008, while sales to worldwide markets were expected to continue strong through 2007...

Air temperature sensor.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A new snap-in temperature sensor from Spectrum Sensors and Controls has been engineered with a special clip that is designed to provide a more accurate air temperature reading within an enclosure. The thermistor...

Foam bonding adhesive tapes.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A line of custom foam bonding adhesive tapes is available from Adchem Corp. for use in sound attenuation and vibration damping applications in automotive, aerospace, marine, appliance, medical electronics and heavy...

Diesel particulate filters.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)(CleanAir Systems)(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... The AeroClean system, developed by CleanAir Systems, is a self-cleaning diesel particulate filter that uses a nonthermal, dry cleaning technique designed to loosen and blow out collected ash in 15 minutes. Designed to be safe to use on a daily...

Learning to be highlighted at IFPE.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(International Exposition for Power Transmission)(Conference notes)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The International Exposition for Power Transmission (IFPE) 2008 has announced a record 111 presentations to be held at its upcoming IFPE Technical Conference. The conference will be held March 12-14, 2008, at the Las...

EGSA elects 2008 officers and board.(POWERLINES)
January 1, 2008... The Electrical Generating Systems Association (EGSA) has announced its 2008 officers and board of directors, effective Jan. 1. The officers include: Warner Bauer, Kickham Boiler & Engineering, as president; Greg Linton, JRS Custom Fabrication,...

Orscheln Products LLC.(POWERLINES)(in joint venture with Remsons Industries Ltd.)(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... Orscheln Products LLC, a manufacturer of transportation motion control systems, has entered into a joint venture with Remsons Industries of Mumbai to manufacture and market Orscheln's products for India and other export areas. Operating under...

H&E Equipment Services Inc.(POWERLINES)
January 1, 2008... Komastu Utility has named H&E Equipment Services Inc. as an authorized dealer of its compact construction equipment for Utah, Nevada and southern California. With nine full-service locations throughout these three areas, H&E is evaluating...

Puradyn Filter Technologies Inc.(POWERLINES)
January 1, 2008... Puradyn Filter Technologies Inc. has received an order for 120 puraDYN oil filtration systems through its Colombian distributor Arbel Trading Company LTDA. The filtration units will be installed at a major Colombian bus company, taking the...

Dura-Bar.(POWERLINES)
January 1, 2008... Dura-Bar, the North American producer of continuous cast-iron bar stock, announced that it has expanded its Western U.S. and Canadian distribution network by adding the Encore Group Ltd. of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, a subsidiary of the...

Cleantechnics International Inc.(POWERLINES)
January 1, 2008... Cleantechnics International Inc. has announced A&M Truck Parts Ltd. as its first Canadian distributor. A&M Truck Parts Ltd. will sell Cleantechnics oil filtration systems, which are used to extend the oil change interval in the trucking, mining...

Aiming for the max from a mini package: Yanmar's new MINIMAX series diesels designed to provide high power density in cost-conscious applications.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Yanmar Diesel America Corp.)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Manufacturers of small engine-powered equipment are always looking to get more out of less. More power and torque out of a smaller package and certainly at an evermore-competitive cost. To meet those demands,...

Rubber disc couplings.(PRODUCT INFORMATION CENTER)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Arcusaflex, a torsionally flexible rubber disc coupling for internal combustion engine drives, is detailed in a booklet from Ringfeder Corp. The information includes technical details for the standard and silicone...

Oil cleaning centrifuge.(PRODUCT INFORMATION CENTER)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A parts list including a diagram as well as measurements and performance information are included within the brochure from Fluid Power Energy about its Spin-Clean Model 75 and 75-1 oil cleaning centrifuge. This...

Cordset components.(PRODUCT INFORMATION CENTER)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Heyco's cordset components and precision metal stamping catalog is available. Included is an overview of Heyco capabilities, contact and ordering information, in-house production equipment and details regarding its...

Big bore engines.(PRODUCT INFORMATION CENTER)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] International has developed information regarding its MaxxForce Class 8 big-bore diesel engines. The literature contains descriptions, specifications and performance charts on the MaxxForce 11 engine, which ranges...

Wacker wheels in compact loaders.(CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Wacker Corp., Menomonee Falls, Wis., has entered into the compact equipment business with three new 1.8 to 3.0 ton articulated wheel loaders. The three wheel loaders, the WL 18, WL 25 and WL 30, are Wacker's first...

Zf expands commercial marine transmission range.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ZF Marine introduced the newest addition to its commercial vessel transmission range to the North American market. The new ZF W17000 series transmission is designed for medium-speed (700 to 1200 rpm) engines and is...

Encoder position sensor.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Sensors Division of MTS has developed the R Series SSI encoder position sensor, which is designed to provide faster data processing and more accurate sensing for servo control. The SSI sensor is based on MTS'...

Dual acting air shift pumps.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)(Parker Hannifin Corp.)(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Chelsea Products Division of Parker Hannifin has released the 823 Series dual acting air shift pumps. With the 823 Series, Chelsea said it has eliminated more than 0.5 in. on the length of the pump flange vs....

Case IH.(EMISSIONS & ALTERNATIVES: Covering Fuel Cells and Other Emerging and Alternative Technologies)(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... Case IH has extended its recommendations for B100 biofuel use to include more farm equipment--as long as proper protocols are followed for engine operation and maintenance. The company said the B100 approvals have been extended to the Case IH...

Exxon Mobil Corp.(EMISSIONS & ALTERNATIVES: Covering Fuel Cells and Other Emerging and Alternative Technologies)
January 1, 2008... Exxon Mobil Corp. has teamed with QuestAir Technologies, Plug Power Inc. and Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in Israel to commercialize an on-vehicle hydrogen production system for use in fuel cell-powered lift truck applications. The system...

Ballard Power Systems Inc.(EMISSIONS & ALTERNATIVES: Covering Fuel Cells and Other Emerging and Alternative Technologies)
January 1, 2008... Transport for London has selected Ballard Power Systems Inc.'s fuel cells to power five buses for operation in the London Transport System by 2009. The $3.1 million contract will include installation of Ballard's sixth generation HD6 bus module...

Environmental Solutions Worldwide Inc. (ESW) has announced its wholly owned subsidiary, ESW Canada Inc. (ESWC), has signed an emissions control and technologies provider and cooperation agreement with International Truck and Engine Corp.(EMISSIONS & ALTERNATIVES: Covering Fuel Cells and Other Emerging and Alternative Technologies)
January 1, 2008... Environmental Solutions Worldwide Inc. (ESW) has announced its wholly owned subsidiary, ESW Canada Inc. (ESWC), has signed an emissions control and technologies provider and cooperation agreement with International Truck and Engine Corp. Under...

Westport Innovations Inc.(EMISSIONS & ALTERNATIVES: Covering Fuel Cells and Other Emerging and Alternative Technologies)
January 1, 2008... Fleet operations have begun for four Australian LNG trucks as part of the AUD$1.4 million Alternative Fuels Conversion Programme using Westport Innovations Inc.'s direct-injection LNG fuel system. The four new Kenworth T404/408 SAR trucks are...

A clean, portable power source: Trulite offers 150 W hydrogen fuel cell-powered generator; zero exhaust emissions; units up to 1 kW in development.(POWER GENERATION)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Trulite Inc., a newer name in power generation, has introduced the 150 W KH4 fuel cell-powered generator. The generator is designed to offer an emissions-free alternative in portable power generation. The Trulite...

Rotary switches.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Series 101 snap-action rotary switches from Electroswitch are designed to withstand shock, vibration and other severe conditions, especially found within power generation applications. Rated NEMA Class A, the...

Gen-set controller.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
January 1, 2008... ComAp has developed an integrated controller for gen-sets operating in manual or remote start mode. The InteliLite MRS19 features a real-time clock and event history log for troubleshooting and can be used for remote control, user configuration...

Pure sine wave inverter.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)(Schaefer Inc.)(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Schaefer offers a "four in one" inverter, built around a bi-directional converter that operates as an inverter or as a four-stage adaptive battery charger. The Rex series provides 1.5 or 3 kW of pure sine wave ac...

Aiming to recharge battery technology.(ACCESSORY PRODUCTS)(Firefly Energy Inc.)(Company overview)
January 1, 2008... Seeing that lead-acid battery technology began in the 1850s, it would be easy to assume that the technology is fully mature and that the future lies with more recent developments, such as nickel metal hydride (NiMH) or lithium ion (Li-ion)...

Big step in small spark-ignited engines: Power Solutions Inc. adds three new small spark-ignited engines in gasoline, LPG, natural gas, dual fuel.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Expanding its power range on the compact end of its liquid-cooled engine line, Power Solutions Inc. (PSI) has added three new small spark-ignited (SSI) engine models. The 0.65, 0.79 and 0.97 L engines are available...

Basic hydraulic circuit design: the role of hoses and fittings.(HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS TRENDS)
January 1, 2008... [FIGURE 1 OMITTED] The conducting system--how hydraulic fluid moves between pumps, motors, actuators, etc.--is a critical part of any hydraulic circuit. Looking at mobile hydraulic applications, it is generally the case that piping and...

Kicking it up a notch: Kohler's Command Pro now available with 40 hp rating; more Courage engines for consumers.(GASOLINE ENGINES)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] When it unveiled its largest Command Pro 34, 36 and 38 hp V-twin engines a little more than a year ago, Kohler promised that it was only the beginning and that bigger things were going to follow. The company has...

Familiarity breeds compliance: Cummins leverages some recognizable technologies to meet off-road Tier 4 interim emissions standards.(DIESEL ENGINES)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] When Cummins officially unveils the technology it will use to meet the EPA's Tier 4 off-highway engine emissions standards at the upcoming ConExpo-Con/Agg exhibition in Las Vegas, Nev., it might be hard to avoid a...

Hatz takes varied approach to meet Tier 4 emissions.(DIESEL ENGINES)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Hatz Diesel of America, the Waukesha, Wis., subsidiary of German manufacturer Hatz Motorenfabrik, markets a wide range of single-cylinder engines from 2 to 15.6 hp and multicylinder engines up to 72.2 hp. The...

New coolant filters for engine protection.(FILTRATION)(Motortech)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] German-based gas engine accessory specialist Motortech has announced an addition to its range of products--a new stainless-steel, reusable, environmentally friendly coolant filter designed for stationary gas engine...

Onboard scale for case loaders.(ACCESSORY PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Case Construction Equipment has begun offering Loup Electronics' onboard scale systems for some of its wheel loaders. Two scale options, the Load Log 800 and Load Log 8000, are available for field installation on...

Johnson Matthey.(GLOBAL BUSINESS NOTES)(Johnson Matthey Inc. Catalysts and Chemicals Div. acquires Argillon Group )(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... Johnson Matthey announced it has signed an agreement to buy Argillon Group for $314 million in cash from Ceramics Luxembourg 2(f) S.a r.l., a company owned by KKR funds. Argillon Group is an international specialist in catalysts and advanced...

Doosan Infracore.(GLOBAL BUSINESS NOTES)
January 1, 2008... Doosan Infracore said it has completed the acquisition of the Bobcat, Utility Equipment and Attachments businesses from Ingersoll Rand Co. Ltd. As previously announced, Doosan Infracore paid $4.9 billion for Bobcat, Utility Equipment and...

MTU Friedrichshafen.(GLOBAL BUSINESS NOTES)(MTU Friederichshafen, China North Industries Corp. and Tognum company forms a joint venture)(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... MTU Friedrichshafen, a Tognum company, and the China North Industries Group Corp. (Norinco (G)) have announced an agreement on a joint venture to assemble the Series 956, 1163 and 595 diesel engines. The two companies also announced that...

Dana Corp.(GLOBAL BUSINESS NOTES)
January 1, 2008... A U.S. federal judge has cleared the way for Dana Corp. to borrow up to $2 billion to finance its exit from bankruptcy by the end of January. A deal with Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Lehman Brothers and Barclays Capital has been worked out,...

Terex Corp.(GLOBAL BUSINESS NOTES)
January 1, 2008... Terex Corp. announced it has acquired a controlling share of its joint venture in India, Vectra Equipment. Vectra builds loader backhoes, skid-steer loaders and compaction rollers at a facility occupying 36 acres in Greater Noida, Uttar...

Hennig Inc.(GLOBAL BUSINESS NOTES)
January 1, 2008... Hennig Inc. has opened a new 16,000 sq.ft. location in Rockford, Ill., for the design, engineering and fabrication of enclosures and fuel tanks for the power generation and other heavy-duty markets.

Parker Hannifin.(GLOBAL BUSINESS NOTES)
January 1, 2008... Parker Hannifin has announced that it has acquired the Texas Thermowell Industries business of Bravura Ltd., a manufacturer of temperature sensing protection equipment. Parker purchased the company for an undisclosed amount but has said its...

Inland Power Group.(GLOBAL BUSINESS NOTES)
January 1, 2008... Inland Detroit Diesel-Allison, the Butler, Wis., engine and systems distributor has changed its name to Inland Power Group. The goal of the name change, the company said, is to better reflect its product and service offerings. Inland is a...

2008 EGSA Board of Directors.
January 1, 2008... OFFICERS PRESIDENT [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] WARNER BAUER Kickham Boiler & Engineering, Inc. Vaporphase Division 625 E. Carrie Ave. St. Louis, MO 63147 314/261-4786 Fax 314/261-4790 sales@kickhamboiler.com...

EGSA buyers' guide.(Batteries/Battery Chargers-Heat Recovery Systems)(Electric Generating Systems Assoc.)(Buyers guide)(Table)
January 1, 2008... EGSA Buyers' Guide 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....

EGSA buyers' guide.(Instruments & Controls, including meters, gauges, relays, contactors or switches-Wiring Devices or Receptacles)(Electrcial Generating Systems Association )(Buyers guide)(Table)
January 1, 2008... Sell Rent Service Instruments & Controls, including meters, gauges, relays, contactors or switches A.G. Engineering Inc. (DD) [*] [ ] [ ] Rancho...

Manufacturers.(Membership Directory)(Directory)
January 1, 2008... Manufacturers of engines, generators, engine-generator sets, suppliers of components or services of on-site power industry. ABB Inc. 1206 Hatton Road Wichita Falls, TX 76302 Tel: (940) 397-7059 Fax: (940) 397-7085 ...

Distributor/dealers.(Membership Directory)(Directory)
January 1, 2008... 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...

Stay on top of your game with EGSA's Electrical Generator Systems Technician Certification Program.(Electrical Generating Systems Association)
January 1, 2008... Think things move pretty fast in today's business world? Think how fast they'll be moving one, five or even 10 years down the road. That's why you need every advantage to stay on top. It's no secret that technology is becoming more...

Manufacturers' representatives.(Membership Directory)(Directory)
January 1, 2008... 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...

Switchgear systems.(Literature Library)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 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...

Load Banks.(Literature Library)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A 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...

Gen-set controllers.(Literature Library)(Basler Electric Co.)(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A new brochure from Basler features its DGC-2020 digital gen-set controller, DGC-50 key-start gen-set controller and BE1-50/51B IAC 66K plug-n-play retrofit relay. Additional information is also provided on its newly...

Power packages.(Literature Library)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 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...

Associate members.(Membership Directory)(Directory)
January 1, 2008... The following codes are used: AA Industry Publications AB Trade Association AC Consulting or Specifying Engineer AD User AE Service AF Student AG Educational Institution AL Life Member AR Retired Member EM Energy Management AA ...

Contractor/integrator.(Membership Directory)(Directory)
January 1, 2008... Any individual, sole proprietor, partnership or corporation actively engaged as a Contractor or Equipment Integrator of products listed under Manufacturer Membership, net brand by brand, geographic territory or contractually obligated as a...

AC generators.(Literature Library)(Cummins Generator Technologies )(alternating current generators)(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Information is available from Cummins Generator Technologies on its range of ac generators from 0.5 to 30,000 kVA under the brands Markon, Stamford and AvK. It also details the products and services the company...

Variable transmissions.(Literature Library)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] CVT Corp. has published information illustrating cost and fuel consumption comparisons of its continuously variable transmissions (CVTs) when applied to a 50 kW genset. CVT manufactures transmissions for the...

Power gen products.(Literature Library)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 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...

Electronic controls.(Literature Library)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 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...

Power gen components.(Literature Library)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A 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 enclosures.(Literature Library)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Girtz Industries, designers of power packages for OEM, petroleum, rental, HVAC and agriculture power industries, offers a brochure which details its enclosures. These include sound-attenuated enclosures, skid bases,...

Power module.(Literature Library)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] EPG-Enginuity Portable Grid has published information on the history and future of its EPG power module, which is designed to meet market demand for portable and versatile compact power generation. SEE DIRECTLINK...

Gen-set and engine controls.(Literature Library)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Governors America Corp. has released literature about its product line including genset controls and accessories, digital management engine systems, engine controls, custom control systems, external and integral...

Exhaust system insulation blankets.(Literature Library)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Literature from Firwin details its removable/reusable insulation blankets and heat shields for engines and exhaust systems. The insulation is custom-designed to fit engine manifolds, turbochargers, elbows, pipes,...