Diesel Progress North American Edition articles from March 2005

Diesel Progress North American Edition archives from March 2005

Act I, Scene II.(Top dead center)
March 1, 2005... Welcome to Act II. Or for the semantically inclined, Act I/Scene II. In Germany last spring, the curtain was raised on the world's first Tier 3 and Tier 4 diesel technology show. They called it Bauma. This is the second part of that...

Ultra low-sulfur diesel issues still unresolved.(street smarts)
March 1, 2005... By June 2006--only 16 months away--the petroleum industry serving the on-highway diesel market must be ready to roll with a new diesel fuel. June 1, 2006, is the date EPA regulations call for the beginning of distribution and marketing of 15...

Newest planetary drive model completes Excel family.(powertrain)
March 1, 2005... Fairfield Manufacturing Co. has developed the third and final model in its Excel family of Torque-Hub planetary gear drives. The Excel series, which debuted in 2003, is designed to provide a compact, versatile and highly efficient planetary...

Comer on the move.(industry news)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Comer Industries Inc., the U.S. operations of" Italy's Comer Industries, has expanded its footprint in North America with the opening of a new facility in Charlotte, N.C Comer is a manufacturer of mechanical and hydraulic products and systems...

Dateline.(Calendar)
March 1, 2005... March March 2-4 The Work Truck Show and 41st Annual NTEA Convention--Indiana Convention Center & RCA Dome, Indianapolis, IN; National Truck Equipment Association, NTEA, 37400 Hills Tech Drive, Farmington Hills, MI 48331-3414. ...

New electronic pedal control from MICO.(controls)
March 1, 2005... MICO Inc. has announced the release of a new line of electronic pedal controls designed for off-highway and on-highway vehicle and equipment applications. The pedal control system is engineered for applications that require an electronic signal...

Lift trucks love a good economy.(trendlines)(Industry Overview)
March 1, 2005... One of the interesting things about machinery markets is that the machines that have been around a long time, like lift trucks, generally go with the flow. When the economy is up, sales are good. When the economy is sickly, it all goes the...

PowerTech family highlight Deere's plans for Tier 3; two new PowerTech designations to be introduced; more details on Tier 3 technology; a further look at Tier 4.(diesel engines)
March 1, 2005... Following its introduction at Bauma 2004 of the PowerTech and PowerTech Plus engine platforms, John Deere Power Systems (JDPS) will continue along that path introducing those engines, and more, to its North American distributors and customers...

Giving mobile machines a LIFD: how load independent flow distribution (LIFD) technology can streamline operator control.(mobile hydraulics)
March 1, 2005... The flow sharing concept--also known as load independent flow distribution (LIFD) technology--is gaining popularity in mobile equipment applications as it simplifies operator control of mobile equipment with two or more hydraulic actuators...

Cat adds smallest, largest models to ACERT off-highway line; C6.6, C32 join the line; new warranty offered; D8T ACERT dozer introduced.(diesel engines)
March 1, 2005... Caterpillar Inc. debuted its Tier 3 ACERT off-highway engine range at Bauma 2004. This month at ConExpo-Con/Agg, the Peoria, Ill.-based manufacturer is announcing additions to the top and lower end of the off-highway ACERT range, as well as a...

Terex upgrades backhoe loaders: new Tier 2 engines, improved drivetrains and hydraulics highlight changes to machines.(construction equipment)
March 1, 2005... Terex Corp. said it has made a series of improvements to two models in its B series range of tractor loader backhoes. Terex acquired its backhoe loader series from Fermec Holdings Ltd. as part of an acquisition made during the CNH Global...

A quiet comeback: Isuzu refocuses industrial engine business in North America; revamped engine lineup provides new growth opportunities.(diesel engines)
March 1, 2005... There is a truism that asserts that perception is reality. Yet in the case of Isuzu Motors America Inc.'s industrial engine business, that adage wouldn't appear to be quite on the mark. Despite rumors to the contrary, the Plymouth,...

Up and running: JCB begins new engine production; worldwide debut set for ConExpo.(industry news)
March 1, 2005... JCB has started production of its new range of diesel engines, with some of the power plants already undergoing testing around the world. Around 200 engines a month are being built, although this is gradually being ramped up by the company...

New compact excavator from Bobcat.(compact equipment)
March 1, 2005... Bobcat Company is unveiling the newest compact excavator in its 300 series line at ConExpoCon/Agg in Las Vegas. The new 323 excavator is designed to succeed the 322 machine which originally debuted in 1999. The new excavator will go into...

New life for Lister: a year after reorganization, venerable U.K. engine builder becomes heart of global engine, remanufacturing group.(diesel engines)
March 1, 2005... Born-again British diesel engine maker Lister Petter has become the global headquarters of a growing manufacturing and remanufacturing group. A year after the historic, 137-year-old diesel and natural gas engine builder was rescued from...

Sauer-Danfoss, Texas Instruments combine technology for off-highway machines.(mobile hydraulics)
March 1, 2005... Sauer-Danfoss and Texas Instruments (TI) have announced the availability of eight of Sauer's Plus 1 hardware modules based on TI's TMS320F2810 and F2812 digital signal controllers. Saner-Danfoss said this addition will allow original equipment...

A compact machine to carry the load.(compact equipment)(Yanmar Co. Ltd)
March 1, 2005... Complementing its line of mini excavators and compact wheel loaders, Yanmar Co. Ltd. has added the C12R all-terrain carrier to its line of construction equipment. Featuring a rugged undercarriage construction, the carrier is designed to hold up...

Berco on track for growth: undercarriage manufacturer expands range of rubber track systems for compact equipment.(powertrain)
March 1, 2005... For much of its 85-year history, Berco has specialized in the design and manufacture of tracked undercarriage systems for large mining and construction machinery. But over the last decade, the company has increasingly sharpened its focus on the...

Dana CEO cites off-highway growth potential.(executive brief)(Interview of Michael J. Burns of Dana Corp.)(Interview)
March 1, 2005... Michael J. Burns became the eighth chairman in the history of Dana Corp. a little less than a year ago, following the unexpected death of Joe Magliochetti. Burns, 52, came to Dana from General Motors Corp., where he most recently had served as...

The best of both worlds: latest Ditch Witch tool carrier aims to combine attributes of two machines in one compact package.(construction equipment)
March 1, 2005... The newest Ditch Witch machine from The Charles Machine Works has a simple, yet ambitious god--to combine the best of two machine worlds into a single, compact design. Not only does the XT850 tool carrier offer the versatility of a mini track...

Integrated transmission introduced by Carraro.(powertrain)(Carraro S.p.A.)
March 1, 2005... The Carraro Group is introducing a new a driveline with all electronically controlled suspension and servo synchro gearshift transmission at ConExpo-Con/Agg. The new driveline is targeted primarily at backhoe loaders and telescopic handlers, as...

Cotta transmission introduces hydrostatic creep drive.(powertrain)
March 1, 2005... Cotta Transmission Co., Beloit, Wis., has announced the hunch of a new hydrostatic motor creep drive. The new transmission is designed to be installed in a vehicle driveline, between the main transmission and the drive, allowing the vehicle to...

Reinforcement in red: Cummins launching new generation Tier 3 QSB engines at ConExpo; new engines, new look belies consistent message on emissions technology.(industry news)
March 1, 2005... Maybe it's because of the industry it's in, maybe it's because of the increased scrutiny all large companies receive these days or maybe it's because its headquarters has always been in the heart of the Midwest--Columbus, Ind. Whatever the...

Big plans for small engines: Yanmar to produce 100,000 industrial diesel engines annually in the U.S.; TNV assembly to join marine engine production in Georgia.(Yanmar Diesel Engine Company Ltd)
March 1, 2005... Yanmar has announced that it has plans to produce 3 and 4 L industrial diesel engines at its Yanmar Manufacturing America (YMA) facility in Adairsville, Ga., by this time next year. Eventually, the company plans to build as many as 100,000 of...

Thinking big in small machines: Case's first compact track loaders incorporate dozer and excavator track design; new skid-steer loaders also unveiled.(construction equipment)(Case Construction Company Inc)
March 1, 2005... Building off the track technology of its dozer and excavator equipment, Case Construction Equipment has launched its first compact tracked loaders. The company recently unveiled the 445CT, a vertical lift model with 3500 lb. lift capacity and...

CNH reorganizes ag business.(construction equipment)(promotions)
March 1, 2005... CNH Global has announced a reorganization of its Agricultural Equipment Business (AEB) which will add a fourth International Region to its ag market structure. The International Region will be headed up by Michael Edmondson who was...

Back into the flow: Zinga Industries set to unveil range of new filtration products; new business unit for valves and manifolds.(new products)
March 1, 2005... When a company maintains a low profile for any period of time, it's frequently considered a bad sign. In reality, what it very often means is that the company is busy internally and big things are in the works. Such is the case for Zinga...

Gendron to be new Woodward CEO.( John A. Halbrook)(Woodward Governor Co.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Woodward Governor Co. announced that John A. Halbrook, chairman of the board and CEO, will step down from the CEO position, effective June 30, 2005. Halbrook will continue as chairman of the board while Thomas A. Gendron, chief operating...

Deep Sea Electronics Inc.(Mark A. Thayer appointed western regional sales manager )(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Mark A. Thayer--to western regional sales manager at Deep Sea Electronics Inc., a manufacturer of generator and engine controls worldwide. Thayer will be responsible for sales of all Deep Sea Electronics products in the western United States.

Transportation Technologies Industries Inc.(Adnan Hiros appointed to director )(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Adnan Hiros--to director of engineering services at Transportation Technologies Industries Inc. (TTI). Hiros' responsibilities include supporting TTI's corporate sales force and its global sourcing initiative with engineering and technical...

Four named at AVL.(AVL Powertrain Engineering Inc.)(promotions)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... AVL Powertrain has announced the appointment of four new positions at its North American headquarters. Andrew Smart has been promoted to head of commercial sales and will lead AVL's commercial sales and marketing activities. He had been...

Senior vp for Asia at Donaldson.(Geert Henk Touw appointed senior vice president)(Donaldson Company Inc.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Donaldson Co. Inc. has appointed Geert Henk Touw senior vice president, in charge of the company's Asia Pacific region. Touw assumed the position Feb. 1, in advance of the August 1, 2005, retirement of Dale Couch. Touw, 58, has served as...

Bamford steps down as JCB managing director.(Anthony Bamford)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Sir Anthony Bamford, chairman and managing director of off-highway equipment manufacturer JCB has shed one of his two titles, the Rocester, U.K., manufacturer announced. John Patterson, formerly JCB's chief executive, has become managing...

McAllister Equipment Co.(Kent A. Knee construction equipment dealer )(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Kent A. Knee--to area manager for construction equipment dealer McAllister Equipment Co. He will be based in the company's East Peoria, Ill., branch.

A chip off the granite block: Mack unveils new axle back version of its Granite vocational truck; Cornerstone chassis "backbone" of new vehicle.(heavy-duty trucks)
March 1, 2005... Mack Trucks Inc. has developed an axle back version of its Granite vocational truck, which the company said is the top-selling heavy-duty Class 8 conventional straight truck in the U.S., citing R.L. Polk new truck registrations for trucks with...

From wheels to tracks in an hour.(accessory products)(Loegering Manufacturing Inc.)(skid-steer loader )(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Loegering Manufacturing Inc. has developed a new undercarriage system designed to allow any skid-steer loader to be turned into a tracked loader and back again as needed. The patent-pending Versatile Track System (VTS) is a complete rubber...

New Helac hydraulic rotary actuators.(mobile hydraulics)(Brief Article)
March 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....

It's all in the family for wacker: unique hood profile of new ride-on compaction roller series aims for familiarity.(construction equipment)
March 1, 2005... In an effort to unify the appearance of its compaction equipment line, Wacker Corp. has introduced the KD 27, a two-model ride-on roller series for asphalt and sub-base compaction applications. Included in the 2.5 ton series are the RD 27-100...

Hydraulically actuated PTOs from twin disc.(powertrain)(power take-offs)
March 1, 2005... Seeking to remove the mechanical linkage for engagement of its power take-offs (PTOs), Twin Disc Inc. has developed a series of self-adjusting, hydraulically actuated clutch PTOs for industrial and marine markets. The HP300, HP600 and HP900...

Tier 2 means more power for Gehl skid-steer loaders.(construction equipment)(new products)
March 1, 2005... Replacing four models within its established 35 series, construction equipment manufacturer Gehl Co. has launched its new 40 series skid-steer loaders. Featured in the new line are the midsized 4640, 4840, 5640 and 6640 loaders, which have...

New options on Peterbilts.(powerlines)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Peterbilt Motors Company has recently made several product enhancement announcements regarding new options on its trucks. The Caterpillar C15 engine rated at 600 and 625 hp is now available for order with Peterbilt's model 379-127 and model...

LBX Co.(powerlines)
March 1, 2005... LBX Co., makers of Link-Belt earthmoving, forestry and material handling equipment, has announced the appointment of two new authorized distributors of Link-Belt excavators, articulated trucks, wheel loaders and material handlers: R&B Power in...

Concepts NREC.(powerlines)
March 1, 2005... Concepts NREC, Wilder, Vt., will take its "Turbocharging The Internal Combustion Engine" course on the road in 2005. The course is continually updated and has recently become more interactive. In addition to discussing engine/ turbocharger...

AEM elects new officers, directors.(powerlines)(Association of Equipment Manufacturers)(appointmets)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has elected new officers for 2005. Charles Stamp Jr., vice president of public affairs worldwide at Deere & Co. has been elected chairman. Other officers include Gerald Shaheen, group president...

Online diesel emission resource center.(powerlines)(www.donaldson.com/ en/erc)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Donaldson Co. Inc. has announced its online resource center designed to provide key tools and information for diesel engine truck owners, operators and maintenance personnel needing to conform with pending nationwide emissions standards....

Cat previews on-highway truck transmissions: planetary automatics for external sales to Class 8 vocational truck market.(industry news)
March 1, 2005... In a somewhat surprising and unexpected move, Caterpillar Inc. is announcing its entrance into the on-highway, automatic truck transmission business. At ConExpo-Con/Agg this month, followed by the Mid-America Truck Show later in March,...

New Walker retrofit spark arresters.(accessory products)(Caterpillar 3520)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Walker Engineering, manufacturer of the Walker AirSep closed crankcase system, has introduced a new spark arrester package for Caterpillar 3520 gas-fired gen-sets. Walker said the units allow Caterpillar gen-set installations to meet UL...

New couplings for diesel engine drives.(powertrain)
March 1, 2005... Lovejoy Inc., the Downers Grove, Ill., manufacturer of power transmission components and systems, has developed a new coupling for smaller diesel engine systems. The new LV-Torsional couplings are available in two different styles and are...

Bucket seat.(products)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Seats Inc. has introduced its new line of durable bucket seats utilizing spray skin technology. The new 1008 line is adhered to a plastic backing and is designed to have the look and feel of vinyl but with no sewn covers. The new bucket seat...

Diesel engine coolants.(products)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Detroit Diesel Corp. has announced the addition of off-highway coolants for sale in North America as part of its Power Cool line. The company said Power Cool off-highway coolants meet all DDC off-highway MBE and MTU engine specifications. The...

DC-DC converters.(products)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Schaefer Inc. now offers a new dc-dc converter series, the AVP-W/KE, for mobile applications. The series has an output of up to 78 W and an input voltage of 14.4 V to 154 V. Designed for use in all onboard power systems, the series includes the...

Crankshaft gauge.(products)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... A new large diesel crankshaft gauge has been introduced by Adcole Corp. The Adcole Model 1200-8 crankshaft and camshaft gauge was designed for measuring parts up to 130 in. long, with a 22 in. swing diameter and that weigh up to 3200 lb. It has...

Developing more efficient wheel loader controls: Parker Hannifin redesigns control valve for Deere loaders; improved control, greater productivity the result.(mobile hydraulics)
March 1, 2005... The changing face of the construction industry and more stringent EPA engine exhaust emissions regulations have combined to create a greater need for efficiency in the operation of mobile equipment. With an eye toward that goal, Parker Hannifin...

Graphics display for CAN systems.(electronics)
March 1, 2005... The increasing use of electronics into off-road and industrial vehicles and equipment is giving machine owners and operators a much more accurate picture of how their equipment is performing on the job site. Now, HED Inc. has developed a...

Bringing a new polish to severe service: International unveils 7700 truck for mixer, dump, block haul and other severe-duty applications.(vocational trucks)
March 1, 2005... International Truck and Engine Corp. has developed a new truck for severe service applications such as mixers, dump trucks, block haulers and tank and logging vehicles. The new International 7700 truck is the latest generation of the company's...

Fuel pump.(products)(Motor Components LLC contracts)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... New Holland has selected Facet's Cubed Solid State fuel pump for exclusive use in the company's line of Super Boom skid-steer loaders. The fuel pumps are manufactured by Motor Components LLC and are self-priming with a minimum of 12 in. of dry...

Plastic solenoids.(products)(Cole Hersee Co.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Cole Hersee Co. has announced the availability of its new line of plastic solenoids. The solenoids have a glass-filled nylon construction, are lightweight, resistant to corrosion, temperature resistant from -40[degrees] to 1400[degrees]F, the...

Explosionproof pressure sensor.(products)(American Sensor Technologies Inc. )(AST 4600 sensor )(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... An all stainless-steel explosionproof isolated pressure sensor is available from American Sensor Technologies Inc. The AST 4600 sensor is targeted toward power generation applications, employs a thick one-piece diaphragm and is free of internal...

Torque flange sensor.(products)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Magtrol has announced the introduction of a new range of torque flange sensors. The TF series sensors can be used for torque measurement of transmissions, powertrains and marine engine systems, as well as general combustion engine applications....

Check valves.(products)(International Control Services Inc.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Slip-in check valves are now available from Inserta for manifolds, sub-plates, flanges or integrated valve systems. The ICS valves are designed to eliminate eternal leak points associated with line-mounted check valves. They have an all-steel...

Flagship forklifts: new series replaces 17-year mainstay machines; lower noise, operator ergonomics primary drivers.(materials handling equipment)
March 1, 2005... Canadian manufacturer, Sellick Equipment Limited, has added the rough terrain S series to its product line of material handling forklifts. The new S series has quickly become the company's flagship product with its enhanced ergonomics and sound...

Saws designed to cut out the wait.(construction equipment)(Soft-Cut International Inc.)
March 1, 2005... Traditionally, many concrete saws use a wet cut system that is used after the concrete has come to its final set stage, usually the next day. Corona, Calif.-based Soft-Cut International Inc. does it a little bit differently by using its...

Making it more familiar, making it again: MTU Detroit Diesel formed to cover off-highway business in NAFTA region; ground broken on new remanufacturing center.(North American Free Trade Area)(MTU Detroit Diesel)
March 1, 2005... Detroit Diesel made two significant announcements in two significant segments of its business recently. On the off-highway side, MTU Friedrichshafen and Detroit Diesel Corp. announced the formation of a new division for off-highway engine...

New telehandler lifts I-R line.(lift equipment)
March 1, 2005... Expanding the midrange of its telescopic material handler line, Ingersoll-Rand Co., Davidson, N.C., has added the VR-530C, a versatile 16,000 lb. machine with 30 ft. lift height. The VR-530C is one of seven models carried in the line which...

Brevini to introduce planetary winch drives.(powertrain)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Brevini Riduttori and its North American division, Brevini USA, will introduce two new lines of planetary winch drives at ConExpo-Con/Agg. The Brevini PWD series is designed for winch applications from 3 to 12 tons, and the SLW-SCW series...

Retrofit precleaner system kits.(filtration)
March 1, 2005... Enginaire, the Janesville, Wis,-based manufacturer of air precleaner systems, has developed a new version of its VLR precleaner designed for retrofit onto existing air cleaner modules used in engine-powered equipment. The Enginaire VLR Retro...

Hydrocontrol expands its proportional valve base: New valve, controls and electrohydraulic kit highlight product line expansion.(mobile hydraulics; Hydrocontrol)
March 1, 2005... The global interest in proportional electrohydraulic components in off-highway mobile equipment has been steadily expanding. Certainly, the increasingly common presence of electronic controls on these machines has been a factor, as has the...

Electro-motive division sold.(industry news)
March 1, 2005... A long period of industry speculation came to an end recently when General Motors Corp. announced that it had reached a definitive agreement to sell its Electro-Motive Division (EMD) to the investor-led group of Greenbriar Equity Group LLC and...

Cool new space: Heat transfer systems supplier SRF America moves into new facility; more space to help continue market growth.(industry news)
March 1, 2005... In a move that both provides more space for its existing business and opportunities for expanding that business into new market segments, cooling systems manufacturer SRF America has relocated its operations to a new facility. The company's new...

Engine stop valve designed to halt runaway engines.(accessory products)(Air Stop valve )
March 1, 2005... During the operation of industrial engines, combustible vapors present in the operating envelope of the engine can be drawn into the air intake. This vapor intake can lead to loss of engine control and possibly dangerous and catastrophic...

KleenAir Systems Inc.(Emissions & alternatives: covering fuel cells and other emerging and alternative technologies)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... KleenAir Systems Inc. said its U.S. licensee, Extengine Transport Systems, has received a retrofit verification approval from the California Air Resource Board (ARB) for its ADEC system utilizing KleenAir Systems selective catalytic reduction...

Environmental Catalysts and Technologies.(Emissions & alternatives: covering fuel cells and other emerging and alternative technologies.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Johnson Matthey's Environmental Catalysts and Technologies group announced that the U.S. EPA has extended the verification of its diesel oxidation catalyst to include on-road engines manufactured from 1991 through 2003 model years. Sold under...

Engelhard Corp.(Emissions & alternatives: covering fuel cells and other emerging and alternative technologies.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Engelhard Corp. is supplying three enabling catalyst technologies to reform hydrocarbon fuels in a new hydrogen generator operated by Detroit Edison. The Engelhard catalysts are used to help reform hydrocarbons into hydrogen, which then can be...

Hy-Drive Technologies Ltd. and Martinrea International Inc. announced that they have signed a license agreement under which the companies will jointly develop an automotive Hydrogen Generating System (HGS) for automobiles and light trucks based on proprietary, patented technology developed by Hy-Drive and its predecessor company.(Emissions & alternatives: covering fuel cells and other emerging and alternative technologies.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Hy-Drive Technologies Ltd. and Martinrea International Inc. announced that they have signed a license agreement under which the companies will jointly develop an automotive Hydrogen Generating System (HGS) for automobiles and light trucks based...

Environmental Solutions Worldwide.(Emissions & alternatives: covering fuel cells and other emerging and alternative technologies.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Environmental Solutions Worldwide said its ESW America subsidiary has received purchase orders in excess of $1 million for its utility engine Quiet Cat diesel oxidation catalysts and engine certification services. This latest order of Quiet Cat...

John Deere.(Emissions & alternatives: covering fuel cells and other emerging and alternative technologies.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... John Deere announced it will use B2, a blend of 2% biodiesd fuel, as the preferred factory-fill in its diesel-propelled machines made in the United States. Deere said it plans to transition the B2 biodiesd furl into its U.S. plants before the...

Cummins Westport Inc.(Emissions & alternatives: covering fuel cells and other emerging and alternative technologies.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Cummins Westport Inc. (CWI), in partnership with the U.S. Dept. of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), announced its intent to commercialize an engine for medium-duty truck, refuse and urban transit markets that meets the 2010...

Westport Innovations.(Emissions & alternatives: covering fuel cells and other emerging and alternative technologies.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Westport Innovations, one of the partners in the Cummins Westport joint venture, said it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Energy Developments Limited (EDL), Queensland, Australia, to cooperatively explore business opportunities for...

Diesel engines.(literature library)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Cummins Inc. has published a brochure on its line of diesel engines. Included in the literature is Cummins' 31 to 260 hp engine range, its Quantum System engines rated 110 to 635 hp and its line of high-horsepower heavy-duty engines rated 450...

Heat exchangers.(literature library)(L&M Radiator product infomation literature)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... L&M Radiator has published literature on its Mesabi flexible core heat exchangers, designed with either standard or V-tube cores. They are available with corrosion-resistant coatings and materials for saltwater or other corrosive environments....

Monitoring, controlling.(literature library)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Faria Industrial Instruments has published literature outlining its capabilities for monitoring and controlling diesel engines utilized in stationary equipment. The literature covers both analog and digitally controlled engines. The instruments...

Truck components.(literature library)(400 Dana and Eaton product)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Roadranger Marketing has published a new four-disk CD set that packages more than 400 Dana and Eaton product and service documents. The set includes information on fundamentals, driver training, lubrication tips and troubleshooting. Featured on...

Pit bull bites into new markets for LeTourneau: Company unveils first dozer to mining equipment range, along with new loader.(mining equipment)
March 1, 2005... Longview, Texas-based LeTourneau Inc. has introduced the first mining dozer to its product line. The new D-950 dozer is one of two models introduced under the new Pit Bull series, which includes the 54,000 lb. payload L-950 wheel loader. ...

AVL adds advanced filter weighing capability.(test equipment; AVL Powertrain Engineering)
March 1, 2005... In an expansion of its capabilities for certifying heavy-duty and automotive engines to the increasingly more stringent exhaust emissions standards, AVL Powertrain Engineering, Plymouth, Mich., recently completed construction of an advanced...