Diesel Progress North American Edition articles from May 2006

Diesel Progress North American Edition archives from May 2006

The third defining factor.(TOP DEAD CENTER)
May 1, 2006... It is now becoming increasingly apparent, in these first months of Tier 3 off-road, with 2007 on-road looming, that technology, price and applicability will be the three differentiators in all types of engine-powered equipment. The order...

How many is too many? Fewer truck options likely.(STREET SMARTS)
May 1, 2006... "There are 29, 000 different paint codes, 2500 of them for the cab alone. We offer 43 different gauge clusters, 10 different types of antennas, 10 types of air compressors and 86 different trailer connection hook-ups. And this is just on one...

EGSA kicks off gen-set technician certification program.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
May 1, 2006... As part of its commitment to advancing professionalism within the on-site power industry, the Electrical Generating Systems Association (EGSA) has created the Electrical Generator Systems Technician certification program. Certification of...

New molded foam division.(POWERLINES)
May 1, 2006... Noise control and thermal composite manufacturer Polymer Technologies Inc. has opened a new molded foam division, Polymer Molded Products LLC. The new division is located in Bound Brook, N.J., and is set up to manufacture three-dimensional,...

Gems Sensors & Controls acquires PreDyne.(POWERLINES)(Gems Sensors acquires Precision Dynamics Inc.)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Expanding its sensor range, Gems Sensors, Plainville, Conn., has acquired Precision Dynamics Inc. (PreDyne), a manufacturer of custom miniature solenoid valves, manifolds assemblies and fluid systems. Through the acquisition, Gems will become...

ZF.(POWERLINES)(ZF Friedrichshafen AG)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... ZF, a major global supplier of driveline and chassis technology, is now the sole supplier of heavy-duty shocks for The Holland Group's truck and bus suspension systems. After significant testing under severe conditions in China and Mexico last...

Ludwig's Equipment LLC.(POWERLINES)
May 1, 2006... Ludwig's Equipment LLC has been named the authorized distributor of Link-Belt excavators and material handling equipment in eastern Pennsylvania and northern Delaware, according to an announcement by LBX Co. This appointment is effective...

RigMaster Power Corp.(POWERLINES)(RigMaster Power Corp.)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... RigMaster Power Corp., the Toronto, Canada-headquartered manufacturer of auxiliary power units (APU) for heavy-duty truck applications, has begun production at its new U.S. facility in Olathe, Kan. RigMaster Power Inc. opened April 1 and the...

Dateline.(Calendar)
May 1, 2006... MAY * May 7-10 ASME ICED 2006 Spring Technical Conference Dorint Sofitel Quellenhof Aachen Aachen, Germany ASME international Mail Stop 22W3 Three Park Ave. New York, NY 10016-5990 Tel: (212) 591-7055...

It's Carnival time for machine sales in Brazil.(TRENDLINES)
May 1, 2006... Every February, the people of Brazil go a little nutty at Carnival time. Similar to Mardi Gras in New Orleans--only celebrated throughout the country--it involves dancing in the streets, costumes, beads, face masks, etc. Well, it's also party...

Pump sets keep Arizona highways passable; large 22,500 gpm pump sets operate like home sump pump; staying off the public's radar.(STATIONARY POWER)(Cover story)
May 1, 2006... Mention Phoenix and most people think of desert heat, not torrential rains. But Phoenix does have a rainy season, and when it rains in July and August it rains very hard. Unfortunately, most of the land in the area consists of a few inches of...

Regenerative exhaust filters clean up Virginia power plant: reducing visible smoke in growing area goal of $1.1 million project.(EMISSIONS TECHNOLOGY)
May 1, 2006... Like many electrical power plants built in pre-emissions times, the VMEA Generation Plant in Manassas, Va., was originally built in a remote area, literally "out in the country." Built in 1990, the 24 MW plant has 16 Caterpillar 3516A-powered...

Baldor pulls towable line to 320 kW.(POWER GENERATION)(Baldor Electric Co.)
May 1, 2006... Baldor Generators has expanded it towable generator range with four new models in the 30 to 320 kW range. The new additions--the TS35 (30 kW), TS60 (61 kW), TS250T (250 kW) and TS400 (320 kW) gen-sets--give Baldor nine models spanning a power...

Green power taking hold in South Carolina.(POWER GENERATION)
May 1, 2006... Green power purchase programs continue to take hold in the United States for a variety of reasons, some of which include more economical and technically advanced methods for harnessing and generating renewable energy, as well as an increased...

New power for Godwin: pump specialist adds generator sets, light tower to product range.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
May 1, 2006... For more than three decades, Godwin Pumps has earned its reputation as a manufacturer of heavy-duty pumps, and its signature orange products have become a familiar sight wherever water needs to be moved from one place to another. Now, that...

New mixing venturi insert for carburetor retrofits.(ENGINE TECHNOLOGY)(Continental Controls Corp.)
May 1, 2006... Continental Controls Corp. has expanded its line of fuel system products with the introduction of its new VMI-series mixing venturi insert designed for the retrofit of carburetors on single and dual bank, rich- and lean-burn natural gas...

Toward total testing: integration of Schenck's DTS operations positions Horiba as a single source for testing systems.(TECHNOLOGY)
May 1, 2006... In just about every aspect of the industry today, customers are seeking more capability from fewer suppliers. While the trend essentially began in the purchasing department, other inherent advantages have become evident, particularly the...

Supporting a legacy: production continues on the Webster product line; B, YB and YC series of hydraulic gear pumps and motors.(MOBILE HYDRAULICS)(Quality Control Corp.)
May 1, 2006... In the industrial marketplace, there continues to be a demand for service of older product lines. While demand for such products may be far less than in their heyday, their continued availability is essential for equipment owners to maintain...

Switching to cool: index switch a key component in heavy-duty variable pitch fan system.(SENSOR TECHNOLOGY)
May 1, 2006... When Flexxaire Manufacturing wanted to design a variable pitch fan system for heavy off-road and industrial applications, it needed a reliable control system that would not only provide control for cooling of the engine but also to help keep...

New variable flow oil pump designed to offer fuel savings.(ENGINE TECHNOLOGY)
May 1, 2006... Concentric has developed an innovative oil pump which it said could transform truck and car energy efficiency. The company, which is headquartered in the U.K. and has its North American operations in Itasca, III., has developed a variable flow...

New vantage point for Lincoln welder-generator.(STATIONARY POWER)
May 1, 2006... Expanding its Vantage engine-driven welder-generator series, The Lincoln Electric Co. has introduced a new midsized unit rated 19 kW three-phase (12 kW single-phase) positioned between its Vantage 300 and 500 sets. With the new Vantage 400...

International, ESW launch bus technology ...(EMISSIONS & ALTERNATIVES: Covering Fuel Cells and Other Emerging and Alternative Technologies)
May 1, 2006... International Truck and Engine Corp. and Environmental Solutions Worldwide (ESW) have launched a new proprietary diesel engine catalyst enabling technology targeting the school bus retrofit market. Created and manufactured by ESW, TempMax is a...

ArvinMeritor to supply aftertreatment to GEP ...(EMISSIONS & ALTERNATIVES: Covering Fuel Cells and Other Emerging and Alternative Technologies)(AM General L.L.C.)(ArvinMeritor Inc.)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... ArvinMeritor and General Engine Products (GEP), a solely owned subsidiary of AM General, jointly announced an agreement under which ArvinMeritor will supply its ActiveClean Atomizer technology, as part of the emissions control aftertreatment...

Gas buses for Russia ...(EMISSIONS & ALTERNATIVES: Covering Fuel Cells and Other Emerging and Alternative Technologies)
May 1, 2006... Cummins Westport Inc. (CWI) said that Russian Buses, of Moscow, Russia, has ordered 278 Cummins Westport C Gas Plus natural gas (CNG) engines. It is the first major order of CWI gas engines by a Russian OEM--one of the company's largest...

UTC Power.(EMISSIONS & ALTERNATIVES: Covering Fuel Cells and Other Emerging and Alternative Technologies)
May 1, 2006... UTC Power, part of United Technologies Corp. announced that it will work with Belgian bus manufacturer Van Hool to deliver a fuel cell-powered bus to DeLijn, the largest bus fleet operator in Belgium. The bus will operate in Belgium for six...

Westport Innovations Inc.(EMISSIONS & ALTERNATIVES: Covering Fuel Cells and Other Emerging and Alternative Technologies)(Westport Innovations Inc.)(California Air Resources Board)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Westport Innovations Inc. said it has received California Air Resources Board (CARB) certification for its High Pressure Direct Injection (HPDI) technology adapted to the Cummins ISX heavy-duty truck engine. "CARB certification represents the...

New fan drives for low-emissions engines.(ACCESSORY PRODUCT)
May 1, 2006... Continuing its effort to deliver cooling systems technology specifically engineered to accommodate the new engines designed to meet the 2007 emissions standards, Horton has developed a new viscous fan drive system for medium- and heavy-duty...

Atlas Copco adds 25 kW gen-set.(POWER GENERATION)
May 1, 2006... Atlas Copco, through its Atlas Copco Compressors Inc. business, has recently begun production on the new 25 kW QAS 30 generator set. The new gen-set is positioned at the lower range of its 15 to 288 kW QAS series generators and is targeted...

Bringing some cool to the U.S.: Italian heat transfer manufacturer enters U.S. market; offers Tier 3 cooling systems through master distributor.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
May 1, 2006... Italian heat exchanger manufacturer Emmegi S.p.A. has entered the U.S. market with the formation of master distributor Emmegi U.S.A. The new distribution operation targets both the U.S. and Mexico, offering its range of heat exchanger products...

High temperature resistant hose.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
May 1, 2006... Gates MegaTech hoses are engineered for high temperature power steering, transmission oil cooler and hot oil and lube lines. They have a 300[degrees]F constant temperature rating, which Gates said exceeds SAE J1019 specifications for...

Disposable breathers.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
May 1, 2006... Industrial hydraulic accessories equipment and component manufacturer, Stauff Corp. has introduced the SVDB series of disposable desiccant breathers for mobile and in-plant applications. Offered in two sizes, the SVDB-093 and SVDB-096, the...

High efficiency oil filter.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
May 1, 2006... Amsoil Inc. has introduced a premium, high efficiency cartridge oil filter utilizing nanofiber technology for Ford 6.0 L diesel engines from 2003 to 2006. The new EaO-88 filter system uses advanced submicron full synthetic media to provide an...

Acoustic test stand.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
May 1, 2006... The Model 379A01 array microphone stand from the Vibration Division of PCB Piezotronics Inc. is capable of holding up to 64 microphones, is lightweight and can be rotated radially and front to back. The company said it can accommodate flexible...

Brake and clutch friction material.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
May 1, 2006... Cleveland-based friction material manufacturer Tribco Inc, has developed the Braketex and Clutchtex branded 100% Kevlar fiber composite friction material. The material is designed to last at least three to five times longer than old-style...

Driveshaft balancing system.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
May 1, 2006... Sun-Tech Innovations LLC's active balancing systems, originally only available for wheel/tire assemblies, are now available for driveshafts with applications in heavy-duty trucks, buses, vans and motor homes. The Balance Masters systems reduce...

From DARPA to the battlefield: Oshkosh demonstrates driverless PLS vehicle; robot truck could carry beans and bullets in war zones with less risk to personnel.(TECHNOLOGY)
May 1, 2006... Virtually every modern war has introduced--or at least greatly hastened the development of--new mobility technology. In WWI, it was the tank, WWII, the airplane and Jeep and in Vietnam, it was the helicopter. For Afghanistan and Iraq, it could...

Stumping to fill a niche: Rayco develops new self-propelled stump cutter; 35 hp machine largest in gasoline engine machine range.(LANDSCAPING EQUIPMENT)
May 1, 2006... Rayco Manufacturing, which for nearly three decades has specialized in the design and manufacturing of stump cutters, grinders, log splitters and other wood processing machinery, has developed a new self-propelled machine for the global...

Peer Bearing Co.(POWERLINES)
May 1, 2006... Peer Bearing Co. has earned recognition as a Partner-level supplier for 2005 and has been named John Deere Supplier of the Year. The Partner-level status is Deere's highest supplier rating. The Waukegan, Wis-based Peer is a supplier of...

Czech up: Alley Kat forklift to prowl U.S. market.(LIFT EQUIPMENT)
May 1, 2006... With a design that has been selling in the Czech Republic for more than 30 years, All Terrain Truck & Equipment Inc. (ATT&E) has launched a line of rough terrain forklifts for sale in the U.S. market. Sold under the Alley Kat name, ATT&E...

High expectations for "low-end" reman: Bosch Rexroth expands remanufacturing program to include smaller, high volume hydraulic pumps.(MOBILE HYDRAULICS)
May 1, 2006... There was a time when remanufacturing was primarily the domain of aftermarket manufacturers, and except for the very lean times, was something large, global component manufacturers did not get involved in. But over the last decade or so, reman...

Schmidt new VP of Technology Development at Federal Signal.(NEWSMAKERS)
May 1, 2006... Ron Schmidt has been named vice president of technology development at Federal Signal Environmental Products Group. Schmidt, who most recently served as general manager for Jetstream of Houston LLP, a subsidiary of Federal Signal, will be...

Joy Global CEO to retire in 2007.(NEWSMAKERS)
May 1, 2006... Mining equipment manufacturer Joy Global Inc. said that John Hanson, the company's chairman, CEO and president since 2000, has chosen to retire as president and CEO at the end of January 2007, following his 65th birthday. Hanson will continue...

ZF Marine LLC.(ZF Marine Group in Fort Lauderdale)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Martin Meissner--to marketing manager at ZF Marine LLC, a member of the ZF Marine Group in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., which offers complete marine propulsion M. Meissner systems, including transmissions, propellers, control systems, surface drives...

Stone Construction Equipment Inc.(NEWSMAKERS)
May 1, 2006... Tim Roberts--to district manager at Stone Construction Equipment Inc., Honeoye, N.Y., responsible for equipment dealers and rental houses in Illinois, Kansas, Missouri and parts of Indiana. Also at Stone Construction: Joseph Cunningham--to vice...

Tractor engines provide early look at Kubota Tier 3 diesels.(DIESEL ENGINES)
May 1, 2006... The recent launch of three new models in Kubota M series agricultural and turf tractors also provides an opportunity to glimpse where the Japanese equipment and engine manufacturer is going with Tier 3 diesel engines. Late last year,...

Cat goes electric; Caterpillar expands mine haul truck range to include ac electric drive developed with Mitsubishi Electric; two 200+ ton models to be unveiled at MINExpo 2008.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
May 1, 2006... Caterpillar Inc. has announced that it will add ac electric drive mine haul trucks to its off-highway truck line through a partnership it has developed with Mitsubishi Electric Corp. While this is a departure from the mechanical drives Cat uses...

Hydraulic loader valve.(PRODUCT INFORMATION CENTER)
May 1, 2006... Cross Mfg. has published a new spec sheet on its DV series directional control loader valve. Targeted primarily at the mobile off-highway loader markets, the sheet details design and standard features of the newly introduced valve, which...

Locking differentials.(PRODUCT INFORMATION CENTER)
May 1, 2006... Information on Hilliard's Auto-Lok differential system is now available in literature from the company. Designed for use in walk-behind equipment, the Auto-Lok is a self-contained unit that does not use levers or mechanisms to automatically...

Suspension systems.(PRODUCT INFORMATION CENTER)
May 1, 2006... A new brochure from the Commercial Vehicle Systems group of Dana Corp. highlights the Dana Spicer SmartRide suspension family. It presents a component-by-component overview of key features and options available on suspensions as well as...

Flexible Disc coupling.(PRODUCT INFORMATION CENTER)
May 1, 2006... Rexnord has literature on its Flexible Disc coupling family available for download on its website at www.rexnord.com. Rexnord's coupling line features closed-coupled, spacer, cast-iron, floating, single-flexing disc, high performance, miniature...

Drivetrain systems.(PRODUCT INFORMATION CENTER)
May 1, 2006... The latest drivetrain products from International Transmissions Ltd. (ITL) are featured in a new product catalog. Diagrams, ratios and performance are listed for ITL's drive axles, steer axles, powershift transmission, synchroshuttle...

Hydraulic cylinders.(PRODUCT INFORMATION CENTER)
May 1, 2006... R&J Cylinder & Machine Inc. has published a brochure describing its capabilities in manufacturing custom hydraulic cylinders and precision-machined components for construction and oft-highway equipment. It details R&J's industrial-grade welded...

Power transmission components.(PRODUCT INFORMATION CENTER)
May 1, 2006... The latest catalog from Hayes Manufacturing features its power transmission products portfolio. Couplings, pump/motor adapters, stub shafts and drive shafts are listed along with details on their features, benefits and applications. SEE...

Powershift transmissions.(PRODUCT INFORMATION CENTER)
May 1, 2006... Funk offers powershift transmissions in both torque converter and direct drive options, covering applications in ag, construction, forestry, mining, aircraft ground support, railroad maintenance, and other industries. Mounting options include...

Terex tops off wheel loader series.(CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT)
May 1, 2006... Terex has launched the eighth and largest model in its SKL wheel loader series with the new SKL260H. Positioned at the top of the lineup, the 32,855 lb. wheel loader has increased horsepower, a 3.3 to 6.0 cu.yd, bucket capacity and a...

Dumpers finding more uses in the U.S.(CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT)
May 1, 2006... Different markets often develop different equipment preferences to meet the specific demands of their applications. Often, those demands are unique enough to result in a particular machine being popular in one region and unheard of in another....

Wacker finalizes ground heaters purchase ...(GLOBAL BUSINESS NOTES)
May 1, 2006... Wacker Corp., Menomonee Falls, Wis., has finalized the purchase of Ground Heaters Inc., Spring Lake, Mich. Ground Heaters is a manufacturer of portable hydronic heating equipment and indirect-fired air heaters for the construction industry.

RigMaster opens U.S. facility ...(GLOBAL BUSINESS NOTES)(RigMaster Power Corp.)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... APU manufacturer RigMaster Power Corp. has opened a second manufacturing facility for its RigMaster Power APU. Operating under the name RigMaster Power Inc., the second facility located in Olathe, Kan., will operate in addition to the existing...

Terex gets major China mine deal ...(GLOBAL BUSINESS NOTES)
May 1, 2006... Terex Corp. has signed a letter of intent with China's Shenhua Group Corp. Ltd. for the manufacture and delivery of Terex/Unit Rig rigid off-highway haul trucks. The order, valued at approximately $150 million, includes 18 model MT4400AC 240...

Caterpillar Inc.(GLOBAL BUSINESS NOTES)
May 1, 2006... Caterpillar Inc. and its dealer Finning International Inc. have announced that Cat and O.E.M. Remanufacturing Co. Inc., a subsidiary of Finning, have reached a remanufacturing agreement. The agreement calls for Caterpillar to acquire O.E.M....

ASV expanding ...(GLOBAL BUSINESS NOTES)
May 1, 2006... ASV Inc. said it plans to expand its Grand Rapids, Minn., manufacturing facility, roughly doubling the size of its current machine production facility with a 120,000 sq.ft. addition. ASV designs, manufactures and sells rubber track loaders and...

NationsRent Companies Inc.(GLOBAL BUSINESS NOTES)(NationsRent Inc.)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... NationsRent Companies Inc. has been appointed as the JLG telescopic material handler distributor in numerous separate marketing areas in 19 states across the United States. NationsRent will carry one or more of the JLG brands of material...

Primary Integration, a technology, engineering and energy services company, has purchased Encorp's distributed-energy business.(GLOBAL BUSINESS NOTES)
May 1, 2006... Primary Integration, a technology, engineering and energy services company, has purchased Encorp's distributed-energy business. The acquisition includes Encorp's digital power technology for distributed and standby power-generation systems....

CNH Global N.V.(GLOBAL BUSINESS NOTES)
May 1, 2006... CNH Global N.V. said it plans to consolidate three of its parts depots into one newer and "more strategically located" facility. The off-highway machinery manufacturer said it will close CNH-operated parts distribution operations in St. Paul,...

Gehl Co.(GLOBAL BUSINESS NOTES)
May 1, 2006... Gehl Co. said it will discontinue the manufacturing and distribution of its agricultural implement product lines. Gehl has announced plans to discontinue the manufacturing and distribution of its agricultural implement product lines.

Oshkosh Truck Corp.(GLOBAL BUSINESS NOTES)
May 1, 2006... Oshkosh Truck Corp. has received an order from the U.S. Army for the rebuilding of heavy equipment transportation vehicles, cargo trucks and other equipment valued at $54.8 million. Oshkosh Truck will rebuild M1070 Heavy Equipment Transporter...

Degelman Industries.(manufactured Dieci telehandlers)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Degelman Industries is now the exclusive distributor in Canada for Italian-designed and manufactured Dieci telehandlers. Dieci, S.r.l. manufactures 33 models of telehandlers powered by Iveco and Deutz diesel engines, along with more than 30...

Racine Federated.(GLOBAL BUSINESS NOTES)
May 1, 2006... Racine Federated, Racine, Wis., has acquired an industrial vortex flow meter product line from J-TEC Associates, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.