Diesel Progress North American Edition articles from November 2004

Diesel Progress North American Edition archives from November 2004

Lead on McDuff.(Top deadcenter)
November 1, 2004... In the last week or two, most of us performed one of the most crucial requirements of a successful democracy: voting. If you didn't vote, shame on you and you are hereby prohibited from complaining about anything political or government...

Slow-release additives to double oil drains.(street smarts)(Donaldson Company Inc.)
November 1, 2004... One of the biggest breakthroughs in the oil filtration industry is hitting the market on selected engines at the end of this year and will be of particular interest to the over-the-road trucking community. The reason is that this new technology...

Perkins introduces two compact diesels: the 402-05 and 403-07 models join the 400 series; MorElectric use possible, plus smaller construction equipment.(diesel engines)(Perkins Engines Canada Ltd.)
November 1, 2004... Perkins Engines has introduced two new models to its 400 series, the 402-05 and 403-07 diesels. The engines are built by Ishikawajima Shibaura Machinery Ltd. (ISM) of Japan, Perkins partner in the 400 series. These are the two smallest models...

Dateline.(Calendar)
November 1, 2004... Need more information on industry shows? Turn to Diesel Progress OnLine: www.dieselpub.com * Indicates shows in which Diesel Progress North American Edition will participate. September * Sept 13, 2004-Mar 14, 2005 The Diesel...

A clean conversion with new dc power converters.(accessory products)(Axiomatic Technologies Corp.)
November 1, 2004... Axiomatic Technologies Corp., Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, has expanded its power products line with the addition of taro new isolating dc power converters. The 24 to 12 Vdc and a 24 to 48 Vdc converters are designed to provide clean regulated...

Don't dig a grave for trenchers yet.(trendlines)
November 1, 2004... If someone has tried to tell you that trenchers are a thing of the past, like the buggy whip, I can tell you they are still here and there are some interesting trends that make it seem like they will be here for some time to come. ...

New flexible control system from engineering concepts unlimited.(controls)(Engineering Concepts Unlimited Inc.)
November 1, 2004... Engineering Concepts Unlimited (ECU) recently launched a new engine control unit for engine generator set and pump set control. While targeted primarily toward the smaller end of market, the new 9960 Series control has enough flexibility and...

Permitting the holy grail of data centers: reliability meets emissions, leading UPS data center to SCR emissions control.(power generation)(United Parcel Service of America Inc.)
November 1, 2004... To say that United Parcel Service relies heavily on data is as obvious as saying people need blood. Data is the lifeblood of UPS' global package delivery network. Exactly where a package is, and when it will be delivered, all monitored in "real...

A new fast response from Kohler: next generation wound-field alternator designed for increased performance.(power generation)(Kohler Power Systems)
November 1, 2004... Kohler Power Systems, Kohler, Wis., has introduced next-generation alternator technology to its 20 to 300 kW generator sets. As of September, the gen-sets incorporate Kohler's Fast-Response III alternator designed to substantially improve...

Redesigned gen-sets for North and South America.(power generation)(Triton Power is launching a redesigned version of its Triton Generator line )
November 1, 2004... With Power-Gen International, Orlando, Fla., as its platform, generator set manufacturer Triton Power is launching a redesigned version of its Triton Generator line to be distributed by its North and South American supplier, Americas...

High performance silencers for diesel and gas engines.(technology)(Silex Innovations Inc)
November 1, 2004... Silex Innovations Inc., Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, has developed two new lines of high performance engine silencers for diesel and natural gas engines. The Super Hospital Plus and Power Puck silencers are designed to achieve maximum...

Heat and power for school district.(power generation)(Cummins Northeast Inc recently completed a cogeneration project )
November 1, 2004... Cummins Northeast Inc., the Dedham, Mass., distributor for Cummins Inc., recently completed a cogeneration project in upstate New York that is said to be the first grid-independent, cogeneration performance project of its kind in a New York...

New gen-sets, switch from cummins power generation.(power generation)
November 1, 2004... Cummins Power Generation, Minneapolis, Minn., has developed new generator sets on both the small and large end of its gen-set range, along with new switchgear for emergency and standby power applications. The new 150 kW model GGLB...

Next generation gen-set controls from Controls Inc.
November 1, 2004... Controls Incorporated, the Ohio-based manufacturer of engine and generator set controls, is set to unveil the prototypes of its newest generator control platform. The NextGen controllers are designed to operate with both CAN-capable electronic...

Quieter and cleaner, too: silencer specialist Phillips & Temro expands catalytic emissions control systems capabilities.(industry news)
November 1, 2004... In a significant expansion of its capabilities in exhaust systems technology, the Silencer Division of Phillips & Temro Industries, Prior Lake, Minn., has announced a new line of emission control products for industrial engine applications. The...

A backup without batteries: new Active Power system targets UPS market; technology utilizes compressed air and thermal energy to provide power.(power generation)
November 1, 2004... For several years now, Active Power Inc., Austin, Texas, has offered its flywheel-based Un-interruptible Power Supply (UPS) technology as an alternative to battery-based power systems for backup electrical power. The company's CleanSource...

Miratech develops silicon carbide element soot traps.(emissions technology)
November 1, 2004... Miratech Corp. has introduced CBS and MobiClean--two silicon carbide element soot trap product lines for diesel engines from 200 to 9400 hp that are adaptable to many common applications including power generation, marine propulsion and...

Management changes at Twin Disc.(newsmakers)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Twin Disc Inc. has announced several management changes, all of which took effect Nov. 1. Jim Feiertag has accepted a new executive vice president assignment in which he will have overall responsibility for North American manufacturing...

New president of Volvo Penta.(newsmakers)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Goran Gummeson has been appointed the new president of Volvo Penta. He succeeds Staffan Jurors, who was recently appointed president of Volvo Trucks. Gummeson, 57, has held various positions at Volvo Penta since 1991, with responsibility for...

New CEO at Stone Equipment.(newsmakers)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... The board of directors of Stone Construction Equipment Inc. has named Lynne Woodworth as president and CEO. Woodworth has been with the company for 23 years serving at various positions. She also holds a number of leadership positions on a...

Helac Corp.(newsmakers)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Andrew Hrynewycz--to regional sales manager for the central region for Helac Corp., a manufacturer of helical, hydraulic rotary actuators and construction equipment attachments.

Alberto Pena--to eastern regional sales manager at Helac Corp.(newsmakers)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Alberto Pena--to eastern regional sales manager at Helac Corp., a manufacturer of helical, hydraulic rotary actuators and construction equipment attachments.

Davco.(newsmakers)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Prasad Tumati--to director of engineering at Davco, the Saline, Mich., fuel processing and fluid level technology specialist. Tumati joins Davco from ArvinMeritor, where he was responsible for product development in the area of diesel engine...

Hendrickson Spring Division.(newsmakers)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Brian Beheydt--to general manager of the Hendrickson Spring Division. Beheydt takes over full responsibility for the North American spring business while maintaining direct involvement with global business partners. He has been at Hendrickson...

Manitowoc Crane Group.(newsmakers)
November 1, 2004... Philippe Cohet--to executive vice president of the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region of Manitowoc Crane Group. Cohet will report directly to Glen Tellock, president and general manager of Manitowoc Crane Group from the company's...

Winsert Inc.(newsmakers)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Daniel Brown--to quality manager for Winsert Inc. His responsibilities include directing Winsert's compliance with customer-quality requirements.

puraDYN Filter Technologies Inc.(powerlines)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... puraDYN Filter Technologies Inc. has signed an agreement with Utica Egypt, to develop markets for puraDYN systems in Egypt. Working with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Utica Egypt, based in Cairo, will market...

Hess Microgen.(powerlines)(Hess Microgen, in conjunction with TIAX, has announced that it has been chosen to receive a grant)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Hess Microgen, in conjunction with TIAX, has announced that it has been chosen to receive a grant designated to support projects that encourage widespread adoption and implementation of integrated distributed generation (DG) systems from the...

Godwin Pumps Ltd.(powerlines)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Portable pumping systems manufacturer Godwin Pumps Ltd. has announced the launch of its website, www.godwinpumps.co.uk. The site provides detailed descriptions, technical specifications and performance curves for all Godwin DriPrime pumps. Also...

National Fluid Power Association (NFPA).(powerlines)
November 1, 2004... Four new ISO standards have recently been published and are now available from the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA). The standards cover mounting dimensions for single rod, short-stroke cylinders with bores from 1.26 in. to 3.94 in. for...

Growing the business: from a humble start, ignition and engine controls specialist Motortech is carving out a niche in gaseous-fueled engine markets.(controls)(story of Motortech GmbH )
November 1, 2004... When Florian Virchow started his company in 1987, Motortech was a one-man operation with its "headquarters" in the basement of his home in Germany. "I was the managing director and the one and only employee," he recalled. "My office was...

Engineered Machined Products Inc.(powerlines)(Pareto Point Industries )(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Engineered Machined Products Inc. (EMP) has entered into an agreement with Pareto Point Industries (PPI) to exclusively license PPI's patented oil management system--Automatic Pulsed Lubrication System (APLS). APLS utilizes a software-driven...

Hendrickson International.(powerlines)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Hendrickson International has announced that it has manufactured its two millionth trailer suspension at its Clarksville, Tenn., plant. Hendrickson entered the trailer suspension business producing T-model suspensions following the purchase of...

National Conference on Fluid Power.(powerlines)
November 1, 2004... The entire collection of technical papers from the National Conference on Fluid Power (NCFP) is now available for free download at its website. The National Fluid Power Association (NFPA), founded in 1953, just completed its 50th year, and is...

ArvinMeritor's Commercial Vehicle Systems.(powerlines)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... ArvinMeritor's Commercial Vehicle Systems business launched a Technical Training and Product Service website, www.training.arvinmeritor.com, designed to provide technical training and service information on a wide range of its commercial...

Vermeer.(powerlines)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Vermeer has announced the launch of a new interactive website, www.vermeer.com/contactus. The new website is the first phase of a multifaceted campaign to open communication channels with its customers, the company said. It has incorporated a...

Volvo Trucks North America Inc.(powerlines)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Volvo Trucks North America Inc., significantly expanded its customer and dealer support with the addition of a new Chicago-area parts distribution center (PDC) in Joliet, Ill. The new PDC joins Volvo's existing PDCs in Reno, Nev.; Memphis,...

Mercury Marine.(powerlines)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Mercury Marine has selected LMS Test.Lab testing systems from LMS International as its new standard for noise and vibration engineering. Mercury Marine offers outboard engines, as well as gasoline and diesel sterndrive and inboard systems. The...

Norma Products Inc.(powerlines)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Norma Products Inc. has updated its website, www.norma.de, to help end-users of its hose clamps and connectors to identify what they need for an application. The site is organized into the company's six major product groups: hose clips, pipe...

Correction.(powerlines)(Correction Notice)
November 1, 2004... Due to incorrect information provided to the writer, The Motor Vehicle Owner's Right to Repair Act of 2003 was misidentified in Jim Winsor's Street Smarts column in the September issue of Diesel Progress. That legislation is House Bill 2735....

Controlling a Tier 2 transition: FW Murphy assists landscape equipment specialist Finn Corp. in transition to Tier 2 engine technology.(instrumentation)
November 1, 2004... It's a familiar story for companies facing the imperatives of increasingly stringent emission standards: new electronic engines coming in as older mechanical engines are being phased out and learning the lingo of electronic engines, such as CAN...

International Truck and Engine Corp. and Eaton Corp. have been selected to manufacture diesel-electric hybrid trucks for a national pilot program serving the utility industry.(Emissions & alternatives: covering fuel cells and other emerging and alternative technologies)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... International Truck and Engine Corp. and Eaton Corp. have been selected to manufacture diesel-electric hybrid trucks for a national pilot program serving the utility industry. The pilot truck program is said to be the largest in the nation to...

KEM Equipment Inc.(Emissions & alternatives: covering fuel cells and other emerging and alternative technologies)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... KEM Equipment Inc., a unit of Travis Industries, has developed a series of certified industrial engines to comply with the 2004 to 2007 U.S. EPA and CARB emissions regulations for mobile industrial (LSI) engines. KEM's engines, branded as...

Combustion Components Associates.(Emissions & alternatives: covering fuel cells and other emerging and alternative technologies)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Combustion Components Associates (CCA) said it has acquired licenses for the AXIS N[O.sub.x.] reduction technology for stationary, power generation engines from Clean Diesel Technologies (CDT). The license gives CCA the marketing rights to the...

Donaldson Co.(Emissions & alternatives: covering fuel cells and other emerging and alternative technologies)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Donaldson Co. said that the California Air Resources Board (CARB) has verified its Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC) Muffler with Series 6000 catalyst formulation alone and with the Spiracle Crankcase Filtration System for specific 1988 through...

ArvinMeritor.(Emissions & alternatives: covering fuel cells and other emerging and alternative technologies)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... ArvinMeritor has established a commercial vehicle Selective Catalytic Reduction/muffler system (SCR) production manufacturing cell at its Roermond facility in The Netherlands. Roermond previously had been solely dedicated to manufacturing...

General Motors of Canada.(Emissions & alternatives: covering fuel cells and other emerging and alternative technologies)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... General Motors of Canada and New Flyer Industries announced that BC Transit will be the first transit system in Canada to put GM's advanced hybrid diesel-electric system in regular service. BC Transit, the provincial agency responsible for...

Environmental Solutions Worldwide.(Emissions & alternatives: covering fuel cells and other emerging and alternative technologies)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Environmental Solutions Worldwide has received its first Level II California Air Resources Board (CARB) Executive Order for its advanced diesel catalyst branded Particulate Reactor. The verification covers specific diesel engine models from the...

Waukesha upgrades ESM: system now standard on Series Four engines, rich-burn air/fuel ratio control added.(controls & instrumentation)(Engine System Manager, Waukesha Engine Div.)
November 1, 2004... Systems integration has been abuzz in the engine industry for the past several years. Engine distributors, dealers and packagers have come to expect a certain level of controls integration from the engine OEMs when their iron leaves the factory...

Exploration-proof panel doors.(literature library)
November 1, 2004... Adalet has published literature on circuit breaker lighting and power distribution panelboards. The products are both explosion-proof and dust ignition-proof, the company said. The new panelboards are UL and cUL approved from groups B, C and D,...

Power generation systems.(literature library)
November 1, 2004... A brochure available from Alpha Power Systems details the company's integrated power modules and its capabilities in paralleling switchgear design and manufacture. The company offers both automatic paralleling switchgear systems and no-break...

Gen-set.(literature library)
November 1, 2004... Literature has been published by Iveco Aifo on its GE NEF 200E genrator set offering prime ratings of 160 kW (50Hz) or 180 kW (60Hz), with standby ratings of 176 kW (50 Hz) and 196 kW (60Hz). It is driven by a six-cylinder...

Gas engine controls.(literature library)
November 1, 2004... Motortech has published a new catalog describing its wide range of components and systems for gaseous-fueled engine applications. The company offers more than 4000 products, including microprocessor-based ignition control units, ignition...

New facility provides Aggreko room to grow.(rental power)(locations)
November 1, 2004... Rental power specialist Aggreko Ireland has moved into new purpose-built premises in Portlaoise, Ireland, as it bids to grow and improve customer service. Aggreko Ireland, part of rental power, temperature control and oil-free compressed air...

Service key to success of waste-to-energy project: Perkins supplies additional engines for landfill power generation application.(power generation)
November 1, 2004... Together with its Belgian partner for electrical power generation projects, E. Van Wingen NV, Perkins Engines has recently supplied an extension to the electrical power generation capacity, at Belgium's largest landfill site. The...

A bridge toward the hydrogen economy? CTI's City Engine design operates on blend of hydrogen and CNG; targets heavy-duty fleet applications.(alternatives)(Collier Technologies Inc.)
November 1, 2004... Many experts agree that hydrogen is the energy source of the future. They also agree that widespread use of economically competitive hydrogen-fueled fuel cells and engines are a decade--and maybe even a couple of decades--away, thanks the to...

A house united: ZF consolidates off-highway, automotive component manufacturing in Gainesville site; investing in "technology over bricks".(powertrain)
November 1, 2004... The automotive and off-highway industries are in many ways, about as dissimilar as two markets can be. The products are different, the manufacturing is different, the economics are different and the drivers--both literally and figuratively--are...

Turning brown to green: UPS puts fuel cell delivery vans in service at three sites in the U.S.(alternatives)
November 1, 2004... At first glance they look like any of the familiar brown trucks used by United Parcel Service (UPS). But if you see the "[H.sub.2] Fuel Cell Powered" graphics on sides of the trucks, you're looking at a real--world application for a fuel...

Engine silencers.(products)
November 1, 2004... A new line of single and dual inlet engine silencers are available from Universal Silencer. Designed with a puck style and marketed under the Nelson brand, the new line is designed to be low-profile and fit into small enclosures to meet the...

Thermal protection.(products)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Pacor Inc. offers its new thermal protection products, offered in both white, as Manniglas 2000, and black, as Manniglas 2002. These thermal materials are easy to die cut, producing clean edges for gaskets and seals, the company said. They also...

Insulation blankets.(products)(Lit Industries Inc., )(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Lit Industries Inc. has announced that its popular RapidWrap line of thermal insulation blankets is now available with installed heating elements. Designed for use on virtually any type of equipment, including diesel exhaust systems, pumps,...

Custom power control systems.(products)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Russelectric provides custom designed and manufactured power control and synchronizing switchgear systems in low and medium voltage ratings for single- and multi-unit on-site power generators. In addition to emergency power, system designs may...

Dual fuse.(products)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Waytek has announced its dual fuse, the Tapa-Circuit, which has a dual fuse holder, designed to allow the user to plug two fuses into one slot on a circuit panel. The fuse can plug into occupied or vacant energized fuse block slots and has a 10...

Electronic joysticks.(products)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... HydraForce has introduced a new line of heavy-duty electronic joysticks for use in demanding out-of-cab mobile equipment applications. They are designed to provide reliable operation in temperatures of -40[degrees] to 185[degrees]F, are...

High-tech rebuilding: automated boring, surfacing and line boring machines designed to handle biggest diesel and gas engine blocks.(service tools)
November 1, 2004... The engine rebuilding business has changed significantly over the years as OEMs have continued to build better products, tighten tolerances and increase the time between major overhauls. Competition is fierce. The goal for the engine rebuilder,...

New actuators, solenoid valve, digital module from Sauer-Danfoss.(mobile hydraulics)
November 1, 2004... Sauer-Danfoss has launched the PVE series 4--its next generation of electric, proportional valve actuators for the off-highway mobile equipment markets. Designed to replace Sauer-Danfoss' existing series 2 and 3 actuators, the PVE series 4 are...

As regular as the tide: Reagan Equipment continues strong history in marine repowers with Guascor engine line.(marine)
November 1, 2004... Reagan Equipment Co. Inc. is a classic example of things changing and things remaining the same. As far as changes, just two years ago, the company became the North American distributor for Spanish-built Guascor diesel engines. What hasn't...

Ms. Nancy joins Gulf Logistics fleet.(workboats)(Breaux Brothers Enterprises)
November 1, 2004... By definition, crew/supply boats are fast carriers of people and liquid aim freight cargos to the rigs and platforms in the oil fields. Speed demands plenty of power and the new 154.2 ft. crew vessel Ms. Nancy built by Breaux Brothers...

Filter fittings for fluid lines.(products)
November 1, 2004... Fluid Line Products has developed a line of filter fittings designed to capture contaminants in fuel and hydraulic lines in mobile and stationary equipment. The filter fittings are available in a range of materials, including stainless steel,...

Fluorescent leak detection.(products)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Spectronics Corp. has released its Spectroline OIL-GLO 22 dye. The dye can be used to pinpoint leaks in multiple types of industrial equipment that use hydraulic fluid. The dye can be put into a hydraulic system and allowed to circulate....

Air rid converter.(products)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Hendrickson International has introduced its AR2 conversion kit for converting its RT/RTE walking-beam truck suspensions to air ride. The conversion kit includes two trailing arms, shock absorbers, transverse torque rods, height control valves...

Programmable logic controller.(products)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... A new programmable logic controller technology has been designed and released by Divelbiss Corp. The product, named PLC on a Chip, is a single chip programmable logic controller that can be embedded into OEM products including sensors, drives,...

Batteries.(products)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... East Penn Manufacturing has announced its Deka Unigy II Space Saver line of batteries designed for critical backup power applications. The company said that the products utilize a smaller footprint to save space while providing optimal power....

RTDs.(products)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... A variety of resistance temperature detectors The products are available with either platinum, nickel or nickel iron elements, in two-, (RTD) are now available from Durex Industries. three- and four-wire styles and have operating temperatures...

Anti-corrosion additive.(products)
November 1, 2004... A new corrosion inhibitor for biobased fuels has been created and released by Cortec Research Laboratories. The VpCI-705 additive provides protection in the liquid, interface and vapor phases of bio-fuel. The company said it can be added to a...

Military switches.(products)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Electroswitch has introduced its line of Rotary Detent and Snap-Action switches for military applications. The switches have a modular design, comply with military specifications for high shock and high vibration environments and are available...

Sulfur analyzer.(products)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... The SLFA-2800 has been released by Horiba Instruments Inc. for analysis of sulfur in oil. The product uses X-ray fluorescence and can measure petroleum oil products from a range of 5 to 100,000 ppm. Sample results are complete within minutes,...

Shutoff valve.(products)(Fluid Power Energy Inc)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... A new line of emergency engine intake air shutoff valves for industrial and marine engines is available from Fluid Power Energy Inc. The Air Stop valves incorporate a sliding gate design that allows for unobstructed flow, the company said, and...

Rotational retaining adapters.(products)
November 1, 2004... Inserta has introduced its 90[degrees] flange rotational retaining adapters. The adapters rotate the flow plane 90[degrees] to allow flow in both horizontal and vertical planes. The products can be used to assemble SAI Code 61 and Code 62...

The economics of emissions for heavy-duty trucks.(emissions)
November 1, 2004... Emissions from diesel engines are a significant air-quality issue, accounting for about one-third of the nation's N[O.sub.x] emissions and one-quarter of the PM emissions from mobile sources. The U.S. EPA has responded with new, tougher...

Low pressure transducer.(products)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Now available from Kavlico Corp. is the P356 pressure transducer for low pressure differential/ gauge pressure applications. The product has a 1/4 in. male NPT pressure port (high side) with a corrosive resistant alumina ceramic diaphragm....

Torque transmitters.(products)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... S. Himmelstein and Company has introduced its MCRT 39000X series two-wire, 4 to 20 mA torque transmitters. The non-contact devices measure torque, speed and power of rotating machines and are hardened against electromagnetic interference (EMI),...

Multigrade heavy-duty motor oil.(products)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Chevron Texaco Global Lubricants has announced the introduction of its new formulation of Chevron Delo 400 Multigrade heavy-duty motor oil. The company said Delo 400 oil enhances soot dispersancy, improves anti-wear characteristics and extends...

Pull handle.(products)(TriMark Inc.)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... A new surface-mounted pull handle designed specifically for off-highway vehicle applications is available from TriMark. The handle, which incorporated full gloved hand clearance, provides better ergonomics than conventional push button or...