Diesel Progress North American Edition articles from June 2006

Diesel Progress North American Edition archives from June 2006

Cover your ears Harry.(TOP DEAD CENTER)
June 1, 2006... I never met Harry Truman and I was only just alive while he was president. I showed up the same year he stepped down. No linkage there, just a coincidence of timing. Truman, it is widely reported, was an advocate of straight talk. As such,...

Another round of sticker shock from ULSD?(STREET SMARTS)
June 1, 2006... This fall, by law, the petroleum refining industry must make available what's known as ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD) for the on-highway industry. It's all part of the EPA's drive to further reduce engine emissions--in this case, significantly...

Stone stirs up new batch of mixers.(CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT)
June 1, 2006... Filling out its line of heavy-duty mortar mixers, Stone Construction Equipment Inc. has introduced two new models in its Champion mixer line. Both the 12 cu.ft. SM1200 and 20 cu.ft. SM2000 mixers are designed for compatibility with silo...

Bauma China '06 rides wave of interest.(facilities of exhibition buildings)
June 1, 2006... With the focus on China heating up in literally all segments of the mobile equipment and component industry, exhibitor space for Bauma China 2006 has hit an all-time high at this point according to show organizers. Munich Trade Fairs...

Dateline.(Calendar)
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Rumors of backhoes' demise are greatly exaggerated.(TRENDLINES)
June 1, 2006... I just came back from the Intermat machinery show in Paris--probably one of the most successful Intermats in the history of the event. One thing I found interesting is the fact that the major OEMs selling earthmoving machinery had backhoes...

Crushing power: Aring Equipment's new line of 125 to 500 kW gen-sets target rock-crushing applications.(POWER GENERATION)
June 1, 2006... In power generation, every application is different, varying greatly as the result of power requirements, load demands and even climate conditions. Aring Equipment Co. specializes in supplying generators for one of the tougher power...

Sauer-Danfoss' new cartridge valve coil.(MOBILE HYDRAULIC)
June 1, 2006... Sauer-Danfoss has introduced a new valve coil that the Ames, Iowa, company said is expected to help mobile off-highway equipment manufacturers increase service intervals and overall machine life. The new Sauer-Danfoss coil is specifically...

Cat launches E series backhoe loaders: three models offer improved hydraulics, more breakout force, new series of factory installed options, AccuGrade leveling system.(CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT)
June 1, 2006... Caterpillar Inc. has launched the next generation of its backhoe loaders, the E series. The new range encompasses three models with a cadre of new features targeted toward operator productivity. Included in the lineup are the 416E, 420E and...

Grip, grab & scoop: Helac's PowerGrip Multi-Purpose Buckets combine bucket, grapple and thumb into one.(ACCESSORY PRODUCTS)
June 1, 2006... In most applications, machines are dedicated to certain tasks based on the attachment with which it is equipped. This can lead to downtime on the job site as a machine sits until either that particular attachment is needed or a different...

Emissions dominate, so what else is new? Off-highway enters Tier 3; the truck world readies for 2007; it's all emissions, all the time.(THE ENGINE YEAR IN REVIEW)
June 1, 2006... One of the more intriguing questions we heard this year was, "is the industry ever going to stop talking about emissions?" Nope. When we look at the last 12 months in the engine business from June 2005 to June 2006, no other subject,...

The 27th Annual Engine Yearbook.(Cover story)
June 1, 2006... Arrow Engine Co. 2301 E. Independence Tulsa, OK 74110-4900 Phone: (918) 583-5711 (800) 331-3662 Fax: (918) 388-3202 Website: www.arrowengine.com Contacts Sales & Marketing: Kevin Leslie, ...

Some different approaches to power.(ALTERNATIVES YEARBOOK)
June 1, 2006... With each passing year, each new round of emissions regulations and each new spike of global petroleum prices, the reality of alternative power sources moves one step closer. While most remain economically and technically impractical at this...

Donaldson Co.(EMISSIONS & ALTERNATIVES: Covering Fuel Cells and Other Emerging and Alternative Technologies)
June 1, 2006... Donaldson Co. said it has been awarded all of the exhaust and emission aftertreatment device packaging for DaimlerChrysler's MBE 900 medium-duty engines in the U.S. market for 2007 through 2009. "We are pleased that DaimlerChrysler has selected...

Environmental Solutions Worldwide.(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... Environmental Solutions Worldwide (ESW) said that the company's proprietary substrate/catalyst branded M Cat has been performance tested by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) for applications in the coal mining sector. The M Cat...

FuelCell Energy.(EMISSIONS & ALTERNATIVES: Covering Fuel Cells and Other Emerging and Alternative Technologies)
June 1, 2006... FuelCell Energy and its partner Alliance Power Inc. announced the sale of a 1 MW fuel cell power plant to California State University, Northridge (CSUN) for a combined heat and power application to help the university meet its goals for greater...

Clean Air Communities.(EMISSIONS & ALTERNATIVES: Covering Fuel Cells and Other Emerging and Alternative Technologies)
June 1, 2006... Clean Air Communities (CAC), through its Queens Clean Air Project, granted the New York City Dept. of Sanitation $422,000 to install advanced pollution controls on 65 refuse collection trucks operating in northwest Queens. The three emission...

Hydrogenics Corp.(EMISSIONS & ALTERNATIVES: Covering Fuel Cells and Other Emerging and Alternative Technologies)
June 1, 2006... Hydrogenics Corp. has been awarded a contract, valued at approximately $3.3 million, to supply a HySTAT-A Hydrogen Plant to a major North American oil and gas refinery for installation in 2007. The high-purity hydrogen generated by the HySTAT-A...

Electric answers for emissions: EMP begins production of "Diesel Grade" electric fan systems for heavy-duty engines.(COOLING SYSTEMS)
June 1, 2006... In the development process of any new technology, there is a period when things are essentially theoretical--well ahead of where the market is at the time. But if the technology is right, there comes a time when the market begins moving toward...

Active Valve Train System promises Myriad benefits for diesel engines.(ENGINE TECHNOLOGY)
June 1, 2006... Imagine a heavy-duty diesel engine without a camshaft, valve train or compression brake. Imagine a heavy-duty diesel engine that could meet the very strict 2010 emissions standards without a diesel particulate filter or selective catalytic...

Improving the breed: Audi's diesel Le Mans race car.(TECHNOLOGY)
June 1, 2006... It's been said that "racing improves the the breed. "Diesel engines are perhaps not as developed as gasoline engines partly because they have not had to meet the rigors of high-speed, endurance racing. Automakers from Chevrolet and Honda to...

Many machines, one module: HED's CANLink controller accommodates demands of different brush chipper models.(CONTROL TECHNOLOGY)(High Energy Density )
June 1, 2006... When brush has to be cleared away and disposed of, property owners, contractors and municipalities typically turn to equipment such as wood chippers to turn the cuttings into useable mulch. Rayco Manufacturing Inc., Wooster, Ohio, offers a...

Hyeryun Lee Park new president of Terex Asia.(NEWSMAKERS)
June 1, 2006... Terex Corp. has named Hyeryun Lee Park to the newly created position of president, Terex Asia. Lee Park will report directly to the Terex Chairman and CEO, Ronald U. DeFeo and will work closely with Terex's operating segments to accelerate the...

Fiat's Marchionne new CNH chairman.(NEWSMAKERS)
June 1, 2006... CNH Global NV has named Fiat Chief Executive Sergio Marchionne as chairman, succeeding Katherine Hudson, who is retiring. Shareholders also elected five new members to the board of directors--Leo W. Houle, Rolf M. Jeker, Peter Kalantzis, John...

Kopietzki new president at Kohler Power Systems.(NEWSMAKERS)(Otto Kopietzki )(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... Otto Kopietzki has been named president-Kohler Power Systems, consolidating all Kohler Power Systems worldwide under one leader. This change was initiated to keep the business focused on the opportunities stemming from growing global markets...

Engine Power.(NEWSMAKERS)
June 1, 2006... Dave Rohan--to dealer sales representative at Engine Power, the Oconomowoc, Wis.based engine distributor. Rohan will represent Engine Power in Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan with his primary responsibilities to include sales and...

National Truck Equipment Association.(NEWSMAKERS)
June 1, 2006... Robert Green -- to 42nd president of the National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA). Green is president and co-founder of the Rock Hill, N.Y.-based Robert Green Truck Div. Inc., a full-line truck upfitter that includes snow and ice control...

Laborde Products.(NEWSMAKERS)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... Robbie Brister --to regional sales manager at Laborde Products, Covington, La., the Gulf Coast distributor for Mitsubishi, Iveco, Yanmar and Hatz engines along with a line of industrial products including diesel pumps, pressure washers,...

Foley Inc.(Foley Inc appointments)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... John Goleskie--to senior account manager and technical communicator, Transportation Customers, for the On-Highway Engine Division of Foley Inc., the Caterpillar dealer in northern New Jersey, Staten Island and Bermuda. Goleskie will be a single...

Robert Satori.(American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... The Wisconsin Section of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) has awarded Robert Satori, engineering manager at Manitowoc Crane Group, with the Young Engineer Award. Based in the Uanitowoc Crane Group Americas...

Thermo King Corp.(NEWSMAKERS)
June 1, 2006... Martin Duffy--to director, western region of Thermo King Corp. Duffy takes over for Mike Roberts who has acted as interim region director. Duffy will be responsible for leading the sales results for Thermo King's truck, trailer, bus, APU and...

New Caribbean tug works forward and aft.(WORKBOATS)
June 1, 2006... As Steiner Shipyard approaches its 50th anniversary, the Bayou La Batre, Ala., boat builder remains busy with a full slate of new construction and repair projects. The company's latest delivery is the Sand Cay, a 65.5 ft. x 26.1 ft. tug/utility...

Liquid silicone molding.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
June 1, 2006... Jefferson Rubber Works Inc. (JRW), a manufacturer of custom engineered injection-molded rubber products, has expanded its capabilities to include liquid silicone molding for production of convoluted boots/bellows, head and tail lamp seals,...

Front and rear suspensions.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... International now offers Hendrickson's Airtek integrated front air suspension and HTB 400LT lightweight rear air suspension on its 9200i and 9400i trucks. The Airtek system is designed to help improve steer-tire life and produce improvements of...

Diesel engine oil.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
June 1, 2006... Castrol Hypuron S from BP Lubricants USA Inc. is a high-performance partial synthetic diesel engine oil designed to extend service intervals for heavy-duty engines. It offers robust detergency to neutralize high acid levels and is formulated...

Backhoe attachments.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
June 1, 2006... Woods Equipment Co. has introduced its next-generation backhoe models, the Groundbreaker-X BH70-X and BH80-X. Ideal for use with skid-steer loaders or 18 to 45 hp compact tractors, the Groundbreaker-X backhoes are designed to easily attach and...

Trunion-style ball valves.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
June 1, 2006... High Pressure Equipment Co. (HIP) has introduced a 0.5 in. orifice size line of trunion-style ball valves designed specifically for severe-duty applications. Available in two-way and three-way configurations, the 0.5 in. valve has a pressure...

Neutral grounding resistors.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
June 1, 2006... Milwaukee Resistor Corp. has introduced a line of neutral grounding resistors for industrial and utility applications up to 34.5 kV. The resistors are used to protect power transformers, generators and personnel from damaging fault currents and...

The future of exhaust aftertreatment: strategies for 2010 and Euro 5 likely to incorporate combination of EGR, SCR and other technologies to meet increasingly stringent emissions targets.(TECHNOLOGY OF CLEAN AIR)
June 1, 2006... Editor's Note: Exhaust aftertreatment technology has become a significant factor in meeting current and future diesel engine emissions standards. In this discussion, Clive Telford, director of engineering, Commercial Vehicle Emissions, at...

Supporting reduced emissions: ACS Industries' L Seal technology designed to provide sealing, support for aftertreatment systems.(emissions standards )
June 1, 2006... As has been well documented, the upcoming 2007 EPA heavy-duty on-highway emissions standards will be the first regulations that require the use of exhaust aftertreatment systems, including diesel particulate filters and diesel oxidation...

A husky move toward biodiesel: major port operator in Tacoma switches to biodiesel for its vehicles and container-handling equipment.(TECHNOLOGY OF CLEAN AIR)
June 1, 2006... In a major effort to reduce emissions from its large fleet of engine-powered equipment, Husky Terminal & Stevedoring, a major Port of Tacoma terminal operator, recently began using biodiesel fuel for all diesel-operated vehicles and...

Bringing particulates down in the mountains: Miratech, Cashman team up to help California utility meet strict PM emissions standards.(TECHNOLOGY OF CLEAN AIR)
June 1, 2006... Even in a remote, skier's Shangri-La like Kirkwood, Calif., diesel particulates matter. Kirkwood's Mountain Utilities planned to upgrade its power generation capabilities, but the utility had to stay within some of the nation's strictest limits...

Running beer trucks on byproducts: as part of zero-waste initiative, Cleveland brewer operates vehicles on vegetable oil and biodiesel.(TECHNOLOGY OF CLEAN AIR)
June 1, 2006... While the Great Lakes Brewing Co. (GLBC), Cleveland, Ohio, is noted for the high-quality beer and food served in its historic Brewpub, it is also earning a reputation for its commitment to operating a brewery and restaurant that is...

A totally green way to sail: interesting hybrid catamaran uses no engine power for maneuvering, onboard power.(TECHNOLOGY OF CLEAN AIR)
June 1, 2006... A large part of the allure of sailing has always been the idea of no smoke, no smell, no noise and no hassling with fuel and engines as in powerboats. The reality has been that most sailing vessels over a certain size have used engines for...

New gear pumps, motors from Parker Hannifin: new 600 series pumps target mobile equipment applications with low emissions diesel engines.(MOBILE HYDRAULICS)
June 1, 2006... Parker Hannifin's Gear Pump Division (GPD) has introduced a new line of compact, quiet, heavy-duty, cast-iron pumps and motors optimized for mobile equipment applications. The new 600 series gear pumps feature a patented interlocking flange and...

Industrial strength, off-road motorcycle: Ecorider Hippo targets wide range of applications including construction, ag, forestry and groundskeeping.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
June 1, 2006... ATVs are often the vehicle of choice for ranchers, foresters, utility workers, hunters and farmers. They are especially popular in rugged areas where farmers and ranchers need to work, but where an ATV would be overkill. In an effort to...

Holland Group Inc.(NEWSMAKER)
June 1, 2006... Ron Froese--to director of truck OEM and OES sales for the Holland USA Division of the Holland Group Inc. In this robe, he will direct sales and account management activities to major U.S. truck, bus and RV OEM customers and will also be...

Yanmar America's Industrial Engine Marketing Department.(NEWSMAKER)
June 1, 2006... Keith Whitlow--to southern regional sales manager at Yanmar America's Industrial Engine Marketing Department.

Double the flow from new source MFC valve.(MOBILE HYDRAULICS)(Motorized Flow Control)(Source Fluid Power)
June 1, 2006... Continuing the evolution of its Motorized Flow Control (MFC) valve design, Source Fluid Power has introduced a new generation valve that more than doubles the flow capacity of the company's previous largest valve and offers faster response...

Quinn new VP at Palmer Johnson Power Systems.(Palmer Johnson Power Systems new appointments)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... Eric Quinn has been named vice president, business development at Palmer Johnson Power Systems, a sales and service organization for heavy-duty off-highway transmissions, axles and components. Quinn, who had served as the company's sales...

Links to lead sales at Isuzu Motors.(NEWSMAKERS)
June 1, 2006... Isuzu Motors America Inc., PowerTrain has named Bob Links manager, sales, effective immediately. Links has more than 20 years' experience selling Isuzu products as an Isuzu distributorship manager. He is responsible for growing the company's...

Expanded hydraulics program for Cat OEM Solutions: components, systems, engineering, testing all parts of broadened product and systems portfolio.(MOBILE HYDRAULICS)
June 1, 2006... Seeking to follow the same open market sales path as its engine group and more recently its transmission operations have taken, Caterpillar has expanded its hydraulic system and component sales program. Over the last five years or so, Cat...

Fueling a company's growth: rising oil and gas production leads to expanded business for Kato Engineering.(POWER GENERATION)
June 1, 2006... While consumers and businesses might be clamoring about rising oil prices and the subsequent increases in fuel costs, the demand for petroleum and natural gas has helped fuel a massive worldwide increase in oil and gas production. Thus, it goes...

Bore Honing.(projects real-time graphics of the bore cross section)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... Sunnen's SV-10 Vertical Honing machine has the capability to run traditional tools as well as the new 16-point DH-series diamond hone head, also from Sunnen. It uses two motors, one for the spindle and one for the stroker, has dwell pointer...

4-in-1 Oil Analysis kit.(predictive maintenance program)(Brief article)
June 1, 2006... Schroeder Industries has introduced a 4-in-1 Oil Analysis (P/N THF-PC), an easy-to-use service kit designed to play a key role in any predictive maintenance program. With a single kit, the user of Schroeder's 4-in-1 service can ascertain...

Shaft locking bushings.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
June 1, 2006... ETP Express keyless shaft locking bushings from Zero-Max Inc. designed to provide fast mounting and dismounting capabilities with only radial screw in all types of gears, pulleys, sprockets and other components in a power transmission system....

Battery ignition switch.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
June 1, 2006... Cole Hersee Co. has introduced its 95614 compact battery ignition switch that can be used in a variety of trucking applications. The heavy-duty switch has keys and is constructed with a plated steel casing to resist corrosion. The switch is...

Engine pre-heaters.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
June 1, 2006... Webasto Product North America Inc. has announced that its BlueHeat thermo heater is now available for use with 2006 vehicles. The BlueHeat heater is designed to provide engine and interior preheat and window defrost without idling the engine....

Snap-action switch now rated to 20 amps.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
June 1, 2006... Targeted for use in industrial vehicles, Cherry Electrical Products has introduced a new version of its GP series precision snap-action switch with UL current ratings of 20 amps at 125 Vac and mechanical endurance of more than 1 million cycles....

Driving the energy industry: National Oilwell Varco focuses on generators and motors for oil and gas applications.(STATIONARY POWER SYSTEMS)
June 1, 2006... In 2000, National Oilwell, now known as National Oilwell Varco, established itself as a major manufacturer of industrial electric motors and generators when it purchased the Baylor Co. of Sugar Land, Texas. Ironically, prior to 1982 the Oilwell...

Planetary powershift transmissions.(PRODUCT INFORMATION CENTER)
June 1, 2006... Transmissions dedicated to the ag market are now being produced by Caterpillar through its OEM Solutions Group. The planetary powershift transmissions are offered in three two- and four-wheel drive models: the TA19-M2WD, TA22-M2WD and...

Natural gas 8.9 L engine.(PRODUCT INFORMATION CENTER)
June 1, 2006... Cummins Westport has literature available on its newly introduced 8.9 L six-cylinder L Gas Plus natural gas engine. Targeted toward the truck and bus market, the L Gas Plus engine is rated 320 hp at 2300 rpm, has 1000 lb.ft. of torque and a 114...

All-wheel-drive components.(PRODUCT INFORMATION CENTER)
June 1, 2006... Fabco Automotive has new information regarding its all-wheel-drive/PTO components line. The lineup has single-and two-speed transfer cases and steerable drive axles that incorporate an offset differential combined with the four-shaft transfer...

Primary and slider air-ride suspensions.(PRODUCT INFORMATION CENTER)
June 1, 2006... Hendrickson has updated its Intraax integrated primary and Vantraxx slider air-ride suspension brochures. The suspensions incorporate its Advanced Axle Beam/Technology (AXT) that combines tapered-beam technology with large diameter axle...

Truck drivetrain components.(PRODUCT INFORMATION CENTER)
June 1, 2006... Roadranger has condensed specifications on its Dana Spicer axle, driveshaft, suspension and tire pressure management systems. Eaton Fuller transmissions and clutches; Eaton VORAD collision warning systems and Bendix foundation brakes are also...

Tubular heaters.(PRODUCT INFORMATION CENTER)
June 1, 2006... Watlow, a leading designer and manufacturer of heaters, controllers and temperature sensors, recently released a new brochure on its new Rapid Ship program for standard tubular heaters. This piece details the company's new expedited program for...

Brake and friction products.(PRODUCT INFORMATION CENTER)
June 1, 2006... Carlisle has introduced a brochure on its brake and friction products for lift trucks, mining equipment, recreational vehicles, trailers, construction equipment, towed equipment, go-karts and small vehicles. Information is also provided on its...

Hydraulic components.(PRODUCT INFORMATION CENTER)
June 1, 2006... Caterpillar OEM Solutions has published a new brochure on its range of hydraulic systems and components for the off-highway and on-highway markets. The brochure details the various products available from OEM Solutions, as well as the various...

Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd. (ST Engineering) announced that it will acquire road construction and maintenance equipment builder B.R. Lee Industries Inc. for $129 million.(GLOBAL BUSINESS NOTES)
June 1, 2006... Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd. (ST Engineering) announced that it will acquire road construction and maintenance equipment builder B.R. Lee Industries Inc. for $129 million. The deal will be done through Vision Technologies Land...

Terex Corp.(GLOBAL BUSINESS NOTES)
June 1, 2006... Terex Corp. has acquired a 50% interest in Sichuan Changjiang Engineering Crane Co. Ltd., Luzhou, Sichuan Province, China. Changjiang Crane is a producer of on-highway truck cranes from 8 to 160 tons lifting capacity. Senior management of...

Gehl Co.(GLOBAL BUSINESS NOTES)
June 1, 2006... Gehl Co. has announced a $6.5 million expansion project at its Yankton, S.D., telehandler operations. The West Bend, Wis., company said the expansion is in response to the continuing strength of telehandler markets. The project includes a $2.2...

Modine Manufacturing Co.(GLOBAL BUSINESS NOTES)
June 1, 2006... Modine Manufacturing Co., said it has created a group to support the company's efforts targeting the truck and off-highway market's heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment needs. The company also announced it will relocate...

JCB .(GLOBAL BUSINESS NOTES)
June 1, 2006... JCB has announced that it has hit the 100-per-day production rate with its 444 diesel engine. The engine is produced at JCB's new Dove Valley Park, U.K., plant. According to JCB, the engine powers more than half of its equipment lineup...

Twin Disc Inc.(GLOBAL BUSINESS NOTES)
June 1, 2006... Twin Disc Inc. announced the company has agreed to represent Swedish waterjet manufacturer Marine Jet Power (MJP) in North and South America and Israel. MJP is part of the Swedish industrial group Osterbybruk Industrier, including Osterby...

Degelman Industries.(GLOBAL BUSINESS NOTES)
June 1, 2006... Degelman Industries announced it is the exclusive distributor in Canada for Italy's Dieci telehandlers. Dieci, S.r.l. manufactures 33 models of telehandlers.