Diesel Progress North American Edition articles from May 2004

Diesel Progress North American Edition archives from May 2004

The other side of Bauma.(Top dead center)
May 1, 2004... A revolving 3-D theater, a "hidden" test cell showing a Tier 4 prototype, sophisticated cutaways and mock-ups, and a collection of mimes. The diesel engine side of Bauma 2004 was indeed all that it was cracked up to be. If you ever doubted...

Summit speakers ponder '07 emissions issues.(street smarts)
May 1, 2004... At March's "Emissions Summit II" held in conjunction with the Technology and Maintenance Council's (TMC) annual meeting, there was much debate about issues manufacturers and fleets have to deal with leading up to the EPA '07 effective date...

Ballard, Sanmina in telecom deal ... ArvinMeritor to supply Iveco ... plug power & Honda in phase 2 of fuel cell venture.(Emissions & alternatives: covering fuel cells and other emerging and alternative technologies)
May 1, 2004... Ballard Power Systems and enclosure manufacturer Sanmina-SCI Corp. have entered into a sales, marketing and product development memorandum of understanding through which the companies will work toward commercialization and sales of fuel-cell...

Dateline.(Calendar)
May 1, 2004... May * May 3-5 19th Annual Agricultural Machinery Conference, Cedar Rapids, Iowa ASAE Meetings & Conferences Dept., 2950 Niles Rd., St. Joseph, MI 49085. Tel: (309) 752-3949. Fax: (309) 752-3814. Web:...

Gen-set lineup gets major power boost.(power generation)
May 1, 2004... Shindaiwa Construction Products, Tualatin, Ore., has established a new top end to its line of mobile power units. With an output of 80 kW, the DGK100 generator set is the largest manufactured under the kWiet Power brand for mobile construction...

Will this TEA be sweeter for pavers?(trend lines)(Transportation Equity Act for the Twenty-First Century of 1998)
May 1, 2004... Every few years, we get to hear our congressmen fighting over a new spending bill for building and maintaining our good highway system. I use the word "good" loosely, because our highway system is falling apart in a lot of places and it will...

Catching a wave? Hydraulic power generation gradually expanding from traditional applications to include wider range of vehicles; an industry coming of age?(industry news)
May 1, 2004... First appearing on the scene in 1969, hydraulic generators have only begun to come of age within the last 10 years. The engineless power units initially found their niche in the fire and rescue industry and more recently have experienced rapid...

Robin Subaru makes noise with silent series gen-sets.(power generation)
May 1, 2004... Despite the din of the average jobsite, reducing the noise generated by equipment has become a key design target for OEMs of every type. In some cases, it's a matter of shielding or the addition of sound-attenuating materials into cowlings,...

New gen-sets, pumps from Honda.(stationary power)
May 1, 2004... Building on its power equipment line, American Honda Motor Co. Inc.'s Honda Power Equipment Division, Alpharetta, Ga., has enhanced its EM and EB generator series to feature a more rugged design in its 3.8, 5 and 6.5 kW power segments. While...

Caterpillar announces reporting reorganization: Thompson, Ings to retire; engines & solar turbines now in different groups; engines move under Oberhelman.(industry news)
May 1, 2004... Caterpillar has made its first significant corporate changes under new Chairman Jim Owens. Caterpillar's mid-April announcement of a new group president, along with new officer changes, masked a somewhat major reorganization of the reporting...

A major switch for La Marche: company develops new switchmode battery chargers/rectifiers, converter systems and testers.(power generation)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... In what may be the most extensive launch of new products in its nearly 60 year history, La Marche Manufacturing Co. has developed new battery charger/rectifiers, along with a new dc to dc converter system and a live circuit battery tester. All...

New Tier 2 gen-set from Tradewinds.(power generation)
May 1, 2004... Tradewinds Power Corp., the Miami-based engine distributor and manufacturer of a range of engine-powered equipment including industrial and marine generator sets, pump sets, power units and marine propulsion packages, has developed a new 500 kW...

Yamaha boosts quiet generator line.(power generation)(EF3000iSE)(EF3000iSEB)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Yamaha Motor Corp. USA, has introduced two 3 kW generators to its Inverter series portable generator line, targeted toward light job-site and consumer applications. The EF3000iSE mad the EF3000iSEB generators meet EPA Phase 2 and CARB Tier 2...

New generation control panels for stationary engines.(instrumentation)
May 1, 2004... FWMurphy's second generation MurphyLink plug-and-go panels now feature an integrated PowerView electronic display system, according to Mark Cramer, manager of industrial stationary markets at FWMurphy. Designed for modern electronically...

Thompson Technology introduces switchgear/ integrated controller: power gen system designed to eliminate hundreds of connections, miles of wire and complex component integration.(power generation)
May 1, 2004... Looking at power generation market drivers that include distributed generation, combined heat and power systems, power quality and power metering, as well as utility interconnection, Thomson Technology Inc. has introduced the series 2400...

Young Touchstone adds DS2 to radiator/cooler line: CuproBraze technology expands power generation offerings; road map in place for vehicles and rail markets.(heat transfer technolgy)
May 1, 2004... Over the past two years, Young Touchstone, a Wabtec company, has significantly expanded told repositioned its range of radiators for the power generation markets. First came the DS1 line of Flat-Round, mechanical bond radiators manufactured...

Setting its own direction: with establishment of new gen-set program DDC/MTU Power Generation targets the Americas.(power generation)
May 1, 2004... As part of an effort to strengthen its presence to the power generation markets in North and South America, DaimlerChrysler Off-Highway established a new generator set program at the beginning of this year. In early January. DDC/MTU Power...

Partnering for security: Pierce, LDV team to develop mobile command post vehicle for homeland security applications.(specialty vehicles)
May 1, 2004... Oshkosh Truck Corp. subsidiary Pierce Mfg. has partnered with LDV Inc. to produce and market mobile command post vehicles for homeland security applications. The vehicles will be sold through Pierce's dealer network and feature its chassis,...

A new star for fire truck market.(emergency vehicles)
May 1, 2004... Combining over 130 years of experience, Spartan Motors Inc. subsidiary Crimson Fire has introduced its first fire truck series since the merger that formed the company a year ago. The new Star Series features pumper-style fire trucks designed...

Riding in style: new conventional bus from Thomas Built Buses.(on-highway vehicles)
May 1, 2004... Freightliner LLC subsidiary Thomas Built Buses, High Point, N.C., has unveiled the latest model in its conventional school bus series, the Saf-T-Liner C2. using input from customers and drivers in the industry, the new school bus is built on a...

Terry Mennen--to director of sales for vocational accounts at Hendrickson International.(newsmakers)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Terry Mennen--to director of sales for vocational accounts at Hendrickson International. Also at Hendrickson: Sean Coleman--to director of sales, OEM truck products.

Dana CEO gains chairman title.(newsmakers)
May 1, 2004... Dana Corp. has named Michael Burns, its recently appointed chief executive and president, to the additional post of chairman. Burns, the former head of General Motors Corp.'s European operations, was named CEO and president of the Toledo,...

Rick D. Dunagan.(newsmakers)(Sturman Industries)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Rick D. Dunagan--to chief executive officer, Sturman Industries, a research and development company developing and commercializing careless valve train and diesel fuel injection technologies. Dunagan was an executive director for General Motors...

New battery charger for power gen systems.(power generation)(EnerGenius ECU)
May 1, 2004... A new filtered battery charger, the EnerGenius ECU, featuring what the company says are three primary features designed to ensure unparalleled reliability of mission-critical dc systems, has been announced by Stored Energy Systems (SENS),...

Lean-one a clean one: BluePoint Energy's new 260 kW CHP package includes EGR, catalyst system for low emissions.(power generation)
May 1, 2004... First emerging into the distributed power generation market in 2001, cogeneration manufacturer BluePoint Energy Inc., Granite Bay, Calif., has developed its first combined heat and power module, a 260 kW lean burn, gaseous-fueled unit targeted...

A silencer system in four clicks: new online specification program from Silex Innovations automates engine silencer selection.(technology)
May 1, 2004... While engine emissions are a particularly hot topic these days, one of the most critical parameters for generator set systems concerns another kind of emission--noise. And frequently, designing, specifying and purchasing the right silencer...

New player in Cogen markets.(power generation)(Vector CoGen Inc.)(VC-5 gen-set)
May 1, 2004... Following three years of development, Vector CoGen Inc., Carson City, Nev., has entered the combined heat and power market with the production of its 5 kW VC-5 and 15 kW VC-15 micro-cogeneration power traits. The natural gas-powered units...

Walker introduces diesel closed-crankcase evacuation package.(filtration)(AirSep technology )(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Walker Engineering's second generation AirSep technology is being offered as retrofit kits by Walker for use on Caterpillar 3500 series engines. Designed for crankcase fumes disposal, Walker said it is now offering complete kits for Caterpillar...

Heat exchanger manufacturer expands into U.S. cogen market.(power generation)(E.J. Bowman Ltd.)
May 1, 2004... Heat exchanger and oil cooler manufacturer E.J. Bowman Ltd., Birmingham, U.K., has expanded into the U.S. cogeneration market following the purchase of its exhaust gas heat exchangers by two Indianapolis, Ind., combined heat and power (CHP)...

Extreme pressure greases.(products)
May 1, 2004... ChevronTexaco Global Lubricants has introduced a new line of heavy-duty greases. The Startak Red EP line consists of versatile, multipurpose, extreme pressure greases recommended for use in the lubrication of trucks, tractors, heavy equipment...

Sensors for test applications.(products)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Honeywell Sensotec has launched a range of plug, play and calibrate systems for its sensors and signal conditioning. The system is compliant to IEEE 1451.4 standard for connectivity of sensors and associated signal conditioning. The transducer...

Hydraulic level and temperature control.(products)(Nivotemp 6 series)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Buhler, a manufacturer of level and temperature controls for the fluid power markets has introduced the Nivotemp 6 series, now available with "easyjust" for flexible setting of level contacts in fluid power packs. The easyjust system is based...

Multiquip upgrades GA series generators.(power generation)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Multiquip has upgraded its GA series of portable generators for what the Carson, Calif., company said is increased durability, easier handling and a redesigned control panel that allows the operator to power a wider variety of tools on the...

Alarm capable flow switches.(products)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Hedland EZ-View flow meters with Flow-Alert switches are designed to provide an economical way to directly control alarms, warning lights, relays or to interface with a PLC. The new Flow-Alert flow switches are available in ac or dc versions or...

Marine CV joint driveshafts.(products)(Aquadrive Systems Inc. )(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Aquadrive Systems Inc. has introduced two new CV joint driveshafts for pleasure boat marine applications. The new composite tube CV driveshaft and CV driveshaft with a water-tight midship bearing utilize Aquadrive CV joints and are designed to...

Engine exhaust insulation kits.(products)(Cool Wrap250)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Kalb Corp. has introduced the Cool Wrap250 as a lower-cost alternative to the company's HeatBlocker line of engine exhaust insulation kits. The CoolWrap250 is designed for engine insulation requirements when equipment is used in a standby of...

Diesel fuel stabilizers.(products)(Dieselcraft Fluid Engineering )(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Developed by Dieselcraft Fluid Engineering is a line of Strontium Ferrite "fuel stabilizers" designed to decontaminate and stabilize the diesel fuel without the use of chemical additives. The Dieselcraft fuel stabilizers will reconstitute aged...

Cummins MerCruiser unveils quantum marine engine.(Marine Propulsion News)(8.3 L engine )
May 1, 2004... A new 8.3 L engine in the Cummins MerCruiser Quantum family of marine diesels made its world debut at the International Boat Show in London earlier this year. Aimed at both the pleasure and commercial marine markets, the QSC8.3 diesel went into...

Steyr's new 256 marine diesel.(Marine Propulsion News)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... As an alternative to eight-cylinder gasoline marine propulsion engines, Steyr Motors has introduced the 250 hp Steyr model 256 marine diesel. Following 18 months of combustion research and fine tuning, Steyr has produced this four stroke,...

New 7 and 32 L Cat marine engines.(Marine Propulsion News)(Caterpillar)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Caterpillar has introduced two new marine propulsion engines for yacht and leisure craft builders. The new Cat engines include the C32, currently the largest Caterpillar planing hull marine propulsion engine, along with the C7, the smallest in...

U.S. Coast Guard purchases response boat--medium test boats.(Marine Propulsion News)(Response Boat Medium)
May 1, 2004... Prompted at least in part by increased Homeland Security concerns, the U. S. Coast Guard has announced the purchase of three Response Boat Medium (RB-M) test boats. These are the first of a class of diesel-powered boats that will replace the...

New windrower series added to Hesston lineup.(ag equipment)
May 1, 2004... AGCO Corp. has introduced a new model to its Hesston line of self-propelled windrowers. By integrating Tier 2 engines and a quieter hydraulic system, the new 9000 series, made up of the 9230, 9240 and 9260 machines, replaces four models in the...

Peterbilt Motors Co.(powerlines)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Peterbilt Motors Co., a subsidiary of PACCAR Inc., will offer the Dana Spicer E-12021 steer axle series as standard equipment for its North American Class 8 commercial vehicles. Dana Spicer E-12001 series steer axles were previously standard on...

Insultech.(powerlines)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Insultech, a manufacturer of thermal and acoustic insulation products has moved to a new and larger facility in Santa Ana, Calif. The company also celebrated its 10th anniversary in January.

JCB expands compact telehandler line.(construction equipment)(520-40 telescopic handler series)(JCB Inc.)
May 1, 2004... Building on the compact end of its equipment range, JCB has added the 520-40 to its telescopic handler series. The new telehandler complements the larger 520 machine, offering a compact machine for small contractors, landscapers, nurseries,...

DIN fittings.(literature library)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... A brochure on DIN fittings from VOSS is now available from Brennan Industries Inc. The brochure provides end users and distributors easy-to-read technical illustrations of Brennan's line of VOSS steel and stainless steel hydraulic tube fittings...

Pressure transducer.(literature library)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Dresser Instruments has published literature on the Ashcroft KM10 pressure transducer designed for difficult pressure sensing applications and can be used on lubrication, coolant, hydraulic, pneumatic and braking systems. The unit features an...

Switches and relays.(literature library)(Power Industry Electroswitch )(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... For the Power Industry Electroswitch has published literature for its series of switches and relays for the power industry. A wide variety of instrumental and control switches designed specifically to satisfy the requirements of substation...

Centrifugal filters.(literature library)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Fleetguard has published literature on its Centriguard centrifuge filtration systems featuring cleaner service, ease of change and lower operating costs, the company said. The literature highlights the company's ConeStac technology and features...

Thin-section bearings.(literature library)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Kaydon Corp. has released an engineering manual covering the specifications, performance, applications, installation and maintenance of Reali-Slim thin-section bearings. The manual features complete selection tables, photos, diagrams and...

Rental power.(literature library)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Kohler Industrial Services has published literature detailing the company's commitment to provide clean and reliable power at a moment's notice or planned far in advance. The company is a full-service supplier of emergency back-up and prime...

Long-length fastener solutions.(literature library)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... A brochure from Ohio Rod Products features product descriptions, engineering data and a company history and profile. Products de scribed include motor thru bolts threaded studs, conveyor rods, cable reel bolts and other fastening solutions....

Emissions analysis unit.(literature library)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Sensors Inc. has published a technical data sheet on its NO/N[O.sub.2] 200 emissions analysis unit. The unit provides accuracy within [+ or -] 3% of the reading, or 15 parts per million, whichever is greater, for both NO and N[O.sub.2]. The...

JLG & Manitowoc in Manlift deal ... supply agreement for JLG & same-Deutz-Fahr ... new CNH chairman ... fire truck manufacturers announce expansions.(business notes)
May 1, 2004... The Manitowoc Co. Inc. said that JLG Industries Inc. has made a binding offer to purchase Manitowoc's subsidiary, Delta Manlift, Tonneins, France. Delta manufactures the Toucan brand of vertical mast lifts, a line of aerial work platforms...