Diesel Progress North American Edition articles from June 2009

Diesel Progress North American Edition archives from June 2009

The summer of our discontent.(TOP DEAD CENTER)
June 1, 2009... Is anyone going to be working this summer? Maybe the better way to ask that question is, will anyone be working full time and for full pay this summer? No matter what the mandated hours and pay might be for the rest of the year, this is...

Will this be the year trucks put on weight?(STREET SMARTS)
June 1, 2009... To answer the question posed above, maybe not. But there is no question that the federal government is beginning to consider raising the gross weight for big rigs on the interstates from the current 80,000 lb. gross combination weight to the...

School is in session for on-site power generation.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Electrical Generating Systems Association)
June 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Electrical Generating Systems Association (EGSA) has announced several education sessions available for 2009 through its On-Site Power Generation Schools program. Offering both basic and advanced level...

Kohler to succeed Kohler at Kohler.(DIESEL HR)
June 1, 2009... At its recent annual meeting, the Kohler Co. board of directors elected David Kohler president and chief operating officer of Kohler Co. He will be responsible for leading the company's Global Power Group, which includes Kohler's engine and...

Wilcoxon: Wilcoxon Research, a vibration sensors manufacturer, has named James Lundy as North American sales manager.(DIESEL HR)(Brief article)
June 1, 2009... WILCOXON: Wilcoxon Research, a vibration sensors manufacturer, has named James Lundy as North American sales manager. In his new role, Lundy will support customers, key accounts and sales channels in the U.S. and Canada. In addition, he will...

Foden to lead Cummins off-highway business.(DIESEL HR)
June 1, 2009... Hugh Foden has been named executive director, Off-Highway Business of Cummins Inc., responsible for the worldwide sales and marketing of engines for the construction, agricultural and industrial equipment markets. He succeeds Ric Kleine, who...

Correction.(DIESEL HR)
June 1, 2009... Correction: Due to an author's error, a mistake was made in the article "New Ratings, Drive System For Cat Marine," that appeared in the April issue of Diesel Progress North American Edition. The Zeus Pod system mentioned in the article was...

Dateline.(Calendar)
June 1, 2009... AUGUST * Aug 3-6 Directions in Engine Efficiency and Emissions Research (DEER) Conf.--Hyatt Regency Dearborn Hotel Dearborn, MI U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Tel: (800) 608-7141 E-mail: deerconference@courtesyassoc com Web:...

Intermat in review: at least we still had Paris.(TRENDLINES)
June 1, 2009... The recent Intermat Show in Paris, France, had its good and bad points like most big machinery shows. In years past, attendees have had to fight union strikes on the Metro to get to the Exposition Park where the show is held, which has caused...

A single big step down for EFI: new Subaru single-cylinder recoil start industrial engine incorporates electronic fuel injection system.(GASOLINE ENGINES)
June 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Over the last year or so, electronic fuel injection has come in force to the small air-cooled industrial gasoline engine markets, as virtually all of the major engine suppliers have launched EFI V-twins into North...

The war of the words: as the clock ticks toward 2010, EGR vs. SCR still the most-discussed issue in a year full of twists and turns.(The Year in Review)
June 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Sometimes, a combination of a few little letters can represent something important and significant (FBI, CDC, CEO), controversial (EPA, GHG) or even terrible and destructive (SARS, AIDS, TNT). So perhaps it...

The 30th annual engine yearbook.(Cover story)(Company overview)
June 1, 2009... AGCO SISU AGCO Sisu Power Inc. Linnavuorentie 8 FI-37240 Linnavuori, Nokia Finland Tel: + 358 33 417 111 Fax: + 358 33 417 330 Website: www.agcosisu power.com Contacts Sales and Marketing: Juha Tervala...

Upgraded motor graders: Champion Motor Graders upgrades line with Cummins Tier 3 engines.(CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT)
June 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Champion Motor Graders, Charlotte, N.C., has installed Cummins Tier 3 engines throughout its C series motor grader line. The seven-model motor grader family for road maintenance and paving is a compact line ranging...

Grading it your way: Deere designs G series motor graders with a choice of operating controls.(CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT)
June 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] With some $30 billion of the stimulus package earmarked for state highway and road construction, John Deere may have been right on mark with the introduction of its G series motor graders. With application in road...

Fuel filters/water separators.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)(Brief article)
June 1, 2009... The Racor Division of Parker Hannifin has developed the 490R-RAC-01 gasoline spin-on fuel filter/water separator. With a pump bypass characteristic and high-capacity Aquabloc II filter element, it is designed to provide clean, water-free fuel....

Battery isolators.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
June 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The 48525 and 48530 Smart Battery Isolators from Cole Hersee Co. are designed to prevent loads on the auxiliary battery from draining and starting the primary battery. The isolators are targeted toward the trucking...

Single-piece sealing systems.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)(Trelleborg Sealing Solutions )(Brief article)
June 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has introduced a single-component hydraulic seal system designed to provide optimum performance in mobile applications such as forklifts and cartridge valve systems. Engineered with a...

ESW Canada Inc.(EMISSIONS & ALTERNATIVES: Covering Fuel Cells and Other Emerging and Alternative Technologies)(Environmental Solutions Worldwide Inc.)(Brief article)
June 1, 2009... ESW Canada Inc. (ESWC), a subsidiary of Environmental Solutions Worldwide Inc., has been notified by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) that the company's ThermaCat Active Level 3 Plus catalyst system has been verified for a wide variety...

Johnson Matthey.(EMISSIONS & ALTERNATIVES: Covering Fuel Cells and Other Emerging and Alternative Technologies)(Brief article)
June 1, 2009... Johnson Matthey's Advanced CCRT (ACCRT) system, a second-generation CCRT filter technology for 2.5 g N[O.sub.x] EGR and non-EGR engines, has been verified by the EPA for reducing PM by more than 90%, while meeting EPA's stringent N[O.sub.2]...

Bucher Schorling.(EMISSIONS & ALTERNATIVES: Covering Fuel Cells and Other Emerging and Alternative Technologies)(Brief article)
June 1, 2009... A hydrogen-powered compact sweeper developed by Bucher Schorling, Niederweningen, Switzerland, has been introduced in Basel, Switzerland. The CityCat [H.sub.2] was developed as an emissions-free, fuel cell-driven sweeper. The joint project to...

Engineered Machined Products Inc.(EMISSIONS & ALTERNATIVES: Covering Fuel Cells and Other Emerging and Alternative Technologies)
June 1, 2009... Engineered Machined Products Inc. (EMP) has received the EPA's ninth annual Clean Air Excellence Award for the company's "mini-Hybrid" Thermal System. The EPA Clean Air Excellence Awards Program annually recognizes outstanding and innovative...

EPA.(EMISSIONS & ALTERNATIVES: Covering Fuel Cells and Other Emerging and Alternative Technologies)
June 1, 2009... The EPA has proposed a strategy to reach 36 billion gal. of renewable fuel by 2022, as mandated by the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) of 2007. EISA has established four categories of renewable fuels--cellulosic biofuels,...

CARB, EPA certifies, verifies and lists.(EMISSIONS UPDATE)
June 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has certified five new active diesel particulate filter (DPF) systems as Level 3 Plus devices for on-road and off-road mobile applications. To meet the verification, all five...

Low Profile fuses.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
June 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Waytek inc. has developed a new fuse for mobile equipment applications. The Low Profile Mini fuse is similar to the company's standard Mini blade type fuse, but incorporates a lower profile and lighter-weight design,...

Hydraulic flow monitoring.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
June 1, 2009... Webtec Products Ltd., the parent company of Webster Instruments, has launched the FlowHUB for hydraulic flow monitoring. Applications include condition monitoring, preventive maintenance, component testing and closed-loop control. The FlowHUB...

Cold-application hoses.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
June 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Parker Hannifin's Hose Products Division has developed a new hose designed to work in ambient temperatures down to -70[degrees]F without a loss of performance. The 772LT spiral hose is engineered specifically for...

New owners at Zenith: LSI industrial engine manufacturer of record, Zenith Power Products, completes new ownership transition.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Zenith Power Products LLC)
June 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The end of March signified an ownership change for large spark-ignited (LSI) industrial engine manufacturer Zenith Power Products LLC (ZPP). ZPP will continue as the manufacturer of record (MOR) for the line of...

Heavy-duty connectors.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
June 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Ladd Industries, the U.S. distributor of Deutsch industrial products, has announced the addition of the HD10-9-1939P-B022 connector to its industrial product line. The HD10 series connectors are compact, cylindrical...

Micro push buttons.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
June 1, 2009... Micro Push Buttons Elobau Sensor Technology Inc. has introduced a compact push-button control for applications such as joysticks, multifunction handles and control panels in mobile equipment. The new 145MA micro push-button control is based on...

Benchtop meters.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
June 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Omega Engineering Inc.'s new PHB21 Ph/mv benchtop meter series features automatic resolution selection, automatic electrode check and a maximum/minimum audible alarm. The readings can be continuous, held or logged to...

Hydraulic gear pumps.(PRODUCT INFORMATION CENTER)
June 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] New literature highlights Haldex's new F15 gear pump specifically designed for off-highway and lift truck applications. The literature includes complete specifications, including the F15 pump's displacement range...

Brazilian market report.(PRODUCT INFORMATION CENTER)
June 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Yengst Associates, a market research provider for the machinery industry and publisher of machinery market reports, has compiled a report on Brazil. The report reviews general economic indicators, specific industry...

Vehicle controls.(PRODUCT INFORMATION CENTER)
June 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Carling Technologies manufactures vehicle control products for medium-and heavy-duty truck, bus, agricultural, construction and specialty vehicle markets. Products include switches, electronic controls, operator...

Fuel consumption measurement.(PRODUCT INFORMATION CENTER)
June 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] KRAL has literature about its Volumeter for fuel consumption measurement of diesel engines. The brochure covers its use in barges, fishing vessels, yachts, diesel trains and locomotives, engine test benches, oil...

A step closer to energy alternatives.(ALTERNATIVES YEARBOOK)
June 1, 2009... Four years ago, when Diesel Progress began including the Alternatives Yearbook as part of its annual Engine Yearbook issue, it was mostly a glance at the shape of things to come. This time around, it's a little more of the shape of things...

China's Weichai Power (Hong Kong) International Development Ltd. has acquired the relevant assets of Moteurs Baudouin.(GLOBAL BUSINESS NOTES)(Brief article)
June 1, 2009... China's Weichai Power (Hong Kong) International Development Ltd. has acquired the relevant assets of Moteurs Baudouin. Moteurs Baudouin designs and manufactures marine propulsion packages consisting of inboard diesel engines, gearboxes,...

Denso Corp. and Robert Bosch GmbH have agreed to discontinue their joint development activities for diesel particulate filters (DPFs).(GLOBAL BUSINESS NOTES)
June 1, 2009... Denso Corp. and Robert Bosch GmbH have agreed to discontinue their joint development activities for diesel particulate filters (DPFs). As a result of this decision, Advanced Diesel Particulate Filters Sp.zo.o. will be disbanded by the end of...

Hartmann Controls Inc.(GLOBAL BUSINESS NOTES)(acquisitions of General Technologies International Inc.)(Brief article)
June 1, 2009... Hartmann Controls Inc., Hartland, Wis., announced it has acquired the radial piston and vane motor product lines of General Technologies International Inc. Racine, Wis. Financial details of the acquisition, which closed in early May, were not...

Oshkosh Corp.(GLOBAL BUSINESS NOTES)
June 1, 2009... Oshkosh Corp. said it has reached a deal to sell its troubled Geesink Norba Group waste management in the Netherlands to Platinum Equity, a private equity firm. Oshkosh said it expects to close the sale of Geesink Norba, which manufactures...

Woodward Governor Co. and Tenneco Inc. have announced a licensing agreement for an aftertreatment technology.(GLOBAL BUSINESS NOTES)
June 1, 2009... Woodward Governor Co. and Tenneco Inc. have announced a licensing agreement for an aftertreatment technology. Under the terms of the agreement, Woodward will license its technology and collaborate with Tenneco on its T.R.U.E.-Clean (Thermal...

The ripples of Chrysler's bankruptcy actions have reached as far as southern Indiana, as Cummins announced that it has temporarily closed the Columbus MidRange Engine Plant (CMEP) in Walesboro, just outside Columbus.(GLOBAL BUSINESS NOTES)
June 1, 2009... The ripples of Chrysler's bankruptcy actions have reached as far as southern Indiana, as Cummins announced that it has temporarily closed the Columbus MidRange Engine Plant (CMEP) in Walesboro, just outside Columbus. CMEP is the sole...

ZF and Continental have announced a strategic alliance to develop and produce hybrid drives for commercial vehicles.(GLOBAL BUSINESS NOTES)
June 1, 2009... ZF and Continental have announced a strategic alliance to develop and produce hybrid drives for commercial vehicles. ZF will provide the parallel hybrid transmission, while Continental will provide the lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery accumulator...

Caterpillar Inc. and Eaton Corp. have announced an agreement in which Eaton's heavy-duty transmission remanufacturing business will be done by Caterpillar's Remanufacturing Division.(GLOBAL BUSINESS NOTES)
June 1, 2009... Caterpillar Inc. and Eaton Corp. have announced an agreement in which Eaton's heavy-duty transmission remanufacturing business will be done by Caterpillar's Remanufacturing Division. The agreement calls for Caterpillar to remanufacture Eaton...