Diesel Progress North American Edition articles from November 2005

Diesel Progress North American Edition archives from November 2005

Oh, the places you'll go!(Top dead center)
November 1, 2005... Working for Diesel Progress has taken me to some weird, fun, remote and interesting locales. But it was only standing in the Mojave Desert before dawn in the parking lot of a tacky casino in the ironically named Primm, Nevada, that all of those...

Trucking and Katrina: the good and the bad.(street smarts)
November 1, 2005... I thought this month I'd detour a bit subject-wise and share some of the good things (and one bad one) the trucking industry has done to help the residents on the Gulf Coast try to get back on their collective feet after Hurricane Katrina....

Caterpillar, Woodward promote gas engine research program.(industry news)
November 1, 2005... Caterpillar Inc. and Woodward Governor Co. recently made significant donations to Colorado State University's Engines and Energy Conversion Laboratory (EECL) to assist the lab's development efforts toward low emission, high efficiency gas...

Yanmar Marine USA Corp.(newsmakers)
November 1, 2005... Andy Prietz--to manager of customer support systems at Yanmar Marine USA Corp., responsible for warranty administration and policy, as well as distributor and OEM technical support. He previously managed the customer relations department at...

West Coast.(newsmakers)
November 1, 2005... Don Lambert--to regional sales manager, West Coast at Auburn Gear, responsible for all Power Wheel sales functions in the western parts of the U.S. and Canada.

Federal Signal's Environmental Products Group.(newsmakers)
November 1, 2005... Bill Byrnes--to director of service operations for Federal Signal's Environmental Products Group, which includes Elgin Sweeper, Vactor Manufacturing, Guzzler Manufacturing, Leach Co. and Jetstream.

Stationary Source Emissions Control.(newsmakers)
November 1, 2005... Wilson Chu--to marketing and new business manager for the Stationary Source Emissions Control (SSEC) business unit of Johnson Matthey. Chu will be responsible for all aspects of SSEC's marketing and new business development activities.

Briggs & Stratton Commercial Power.(newsmakers)
November 1, 2005... Dan Roche--to assistant marketing manager at Briggs & Stratton Commercial Power. Prior to joining Briggs & Stratton, Roche was an account supervisor for a marketing communications firm whose clients included major OEMs in commercial turf and...

PowerCare.(newsmakers)
November 1, 2005... Robert W, Hutchinson Jr.--to vice president--PowerCare at Cummins Inc. Hutchinson joined Cummins in 1988 and has worked in various positions within the company, most recently serving as general manager--PowerCare manufacturing, and general...

Iveco Motors.(newsmakers)(Enrique Guzman)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Enrique Guzman--to product specialist for Iveco Motors of North America. In this position, Guzman will be handling technical support issues for Case and New Holland branded products, as well as supporting the implementation of the transition...

Wagner Equipment Co.(newsmakers)
November 1, 2005... Kurt W. Ehlert--to director of Wagner Equipment Co., the Caterpillar dealer for Colorado, New Mexico and far west Texas. He has over thirty years of experience in the engine and construction equipment industries.

Engineering and Product Development.(newsmakers)
November 1, 2005... Kumar Vaidyanathan--to vice president of Engineering and Product Development of the KS Bearing division of Kolbenschmidt Pierburg. Vaidyanathan will be responsible for overseeing the engineering, design and production of all new products. He...

Zenith Power Products.(newsmakers)
November 1, 2005... Jack Belcher--to sales and applications manager for industrial markets at Zenith Power Products. Belcher was previously product design and applications engineering manager for Zenith Fuel Systems.

Dateline.(Brief Article)(Calendar)
November 1, 2005... September * Sept 12-Mar 13 Diesel Progress Online Show IV--At www.dieselprogress.com & Diesel Progress Magazine; Diesel Progress, 20855 Watertown Road, Suite 220, Waukesha, WI 53186. Tel: (262) 754-4100 Fax: (262) 754-4175...

North America starting to dig mini-excavators.(trendlines)
November 1, 2005... Ten to 15 years ago, I would get asked constantly by Japanese clients when the mini-excavator market was ever going to get off the ground in North America. There was not much I could say other than, "it will happen, just be patient." Well, that...

PowerSource new flagship for I-R: gen-sets join compressors as key product for Ingersoll-Rand; 11 new 100 to 500 kW models target midsized contractors.(power generation)
November 1, 2005... For Ingersoll-Rand Co., portable air compressors have always been a significant part of its business. Even its first electrical generators, introduced in the '80s, were packaged with an air compressor. But things are changing at I-R as the...

New compact gen-sets from Subaru Robin.(power generation)
November 1, 2005... Subaru Robin has introduced a new line of compact gasoline generator sets that incorporate the company's premium EX series OHC engines. The RGX series covers three outputs and target a range of commercial markets including contractors and...

New low-emissions marine gen-sets from Kohler.(power generation)(Kohler Power Systems )
November 1, 2005... Kohler Power Systems has developed a new line of marine generator sets that the company said reduces carbon monoxide (CO) emissions by as much as 99%. The new 5ECD and 7.3ECD gen-sets exceed both CAP, B and EPA standards for CO, HC and...

La Marche charges ahead with more new products.(power generation)(La Marche Manufacturing Co.)
November 1, 2005... Continuing the updating and expansion of its range of battery chargers and power conversions components, La Marche Manufacturing, Des Plaines, Ill., has developed several new products targeting power generation applications. The A18JA battery...

A change of direction: assembly of industrial natural gas gen-sets moves from Mexico to Michigan.(power generation)
November 1, 2005... The story is a familiar one in the modern industrial world. In an effort to remain competitive, a business or product moves south to Mexico. Yet while the tide usually flows out, occasionally it comes back in, as Cummins Bridgeway LLC...

Cat Electronics expands external products line: new system builder software, I/O controller, LCD display and work area vision system added to line.(controls)
November 1, 2005... Following the launch of its A5:M2 electronic controller (see September 2005, Diesel Progress) Caterpillar Electronics and Electrical Systems has introduced a variety of new products for external application outside of Cat machines. At...

Power for the pipeline: Northern Power Systems supplying Kohler gen-set systems for $12 billion Russian oil & gas project.(power generation)
November 1, 2005... Waitsfield, Vt.-based Northern Power Systems has entered into a contract to provide on-site power using its TeleCycle and TelePrime power systems for Russia's Sakhalin-1 pipeline project. The approximately $5 million power generation contract...

Clean power for free: low emissions spark-ignited LPG gen-set offered as free rental for contractors in Sacramento.(power generation)
November 1, 2005... In a project funded by the Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District (SMAQMD) and the Propane Education & Research Council, Cummins distributor Cummins West has developed a low emissions LPG spark-ignited gen-set. Not only does...

Helac Corp.(newsmakers)
November 1, 2005... Chris Folk--to product manager at Helac Corp. In his newly created position, Folk will be responsible for new product development and managing customer projects for both product divisions as well as the improvement of existing product lines....

The Timken Co.(newsmakers)
November 1, 2005... Michael J. Hill--to senior vice president--supply chain management at The Timken Co. Hill will be responsible for purchasing, order fulfillment, logistics and manufacturing strategy. He was previously vice president--manufacturing for the...

ADS names new board.(newsmakers)(appointments)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... The Association of Diesel Specialists (ADS) named new directors to its board during the group's recent International Convention and Tradeshow in Las Vegas. All members will serve until 2007. The board includes Scott Gerrard of J&S Diesel...

East Penn Manufacturing Co. Inc.(newsmakers)
November 1, 2005... Robert Flicker--to executive vice president and chief operating officer of manufacturing, engineering and distribution at East Penn Manufacturing Co. Inc. Also at East Penn: Christopher E. Pruitt--to executive vice president of sales, finance...

Foley Inc.(newsmakers)
November 1, 2005... Tim Anderson--to on-highway engine sales manager for Foley Inc., a Caterpillar dealer in North and Central New Jersey, Staten Island, N.Y., and Bermuda. Anderson, with his team, will be responsible for new engine and product support sales of...

Horton Holding Inc.(newsmakers)
November 1, 2005... Steve Wardleworth--to vice president of manufacturing at Horton Holding Inc. Wardleworth will oversee Horton's worldwide manufacturing facilities as well as corporate purchasing. He has over 30 years in manufacturing and supply chain...

IC Corp.(newsmakers)
November 1, 2005... Grant Pick--to plant manager of IC Corp.'s Tulsa, Okla., bus plant which combines chassis and bus body assembly in one operation. Pick has 26 years of operations experience within the company. IC Corp. is a wholly owned subsidiary of...

Watlow.(newsmakers)(Chris Eichmann appointed)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Chris Eichmann--vice president of sales at Watlow, a St. Louis, Mo.-based provider of thermal products including heaters, controllers and temperature sensors. Eichmann will be directly responsible for increasing share in Watlow's current...

Interstate Diesel.(newsmakers)
November 1, 2005... Patrick Roach--to vice president, sales and marketing, fuel injection, at Interstate Diesel. In this position, Roach will be responsible for worldwide sales of fuel injection products, covering all markets. He was formerly vice president of...

Manitou lifts focus on construction with new telescopic handlers.(lift equipment)
November 1, 2005... Building on its range of telescopic handlers, Manitou t North America, the wholly owned subsidiary of French manufacturer Manitou B.F., has introduced three new models to its MT series. Serving the North American market, the new MT 6034, MT...

A natural fit: attachment manufacturer enters UTV market; three 4x2 and 4x4 models target existing customer base.(utility equipment)
November 1, 2005... For most of its history, Woods Equipment Co. has primarily been a producer of ag, landscape and light construction attachments. Now the company has taken a whole new path, entering the the utility vehicle (UTV) business with 4x2 and 4x4...

Komatsu makes tracks with first CTL: Komatsu launches first compact track loader; four models expected, production to begin in 2006.(construction equipment)
November 1, 2005... With compact track loader sales steadily gaining momentum and expected to reach 20,000 units by the close of this year, Komatsu America Corp. has launched what will be its first CTL, the CK30-1. Debuting at the recent International Construction...

A whole new animal: Deere introduces next generation Gator UTVs; three new models for flagship line.(utility vehicles)
November 1, 2005... A decade after the debut of its Gator utility vehicle (UTV) line, John Deere has unveiled the next generation of the well-known equipment range. The Gator Traditional series machines consist of three new models--the TS, TX and TH 6x4--designed...

Airflow Catalyst Systems.(newsmakers)
November 1, 2005... Dr. Henry Gysling--to technical director at Airflow Catalyst Systems. Gysling has over 30 years' experience in catalysis and will be responsible for the development of new products, overseeing all technical aspects of the company's technology....

Stow Construction Equipment.(newsmakers)
November 1, 2005... Tom Roe--to sales director for Stow Construction Equipment, a division of Multiquip Inc., Carson, Calif. Previously, Roe was the field sales manager for Multiquip's Concrete/Masonry Cutting Division. He has more than 30 years' experience in the...

Bukh-Farymann expands with emissions compliance, new sales partners.(diesel engines)
November 1, 2005... After a period in administration, the builder of Farymann brand diesel engines is well and truly back in business. With a new senior management team and trading under the new name Bukh-Farymann Diesel GmbH, the engine builder based in...

Crank angle encoder.(products)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Kistler has modified the mechanism on its crank angle encoder, the Type 2613B, to allow for the flange to be set at any angle. A trigger mark on the flange and case allows for accurate trigger position setting with an adjustable lever arm. It...

Rotary switches.(products)
November 1, 2005... The Series 101 snap-action rotary switch from Electroswitch is available in two configurations with four-hole or single-hole mounting, depending on the application. Both models have continuous ratings of 20 amps at 600 V. Designed to withstand...

Measuring fuel efficiency.(products)
November 1, 2005... With fuel efficiency a key factor in the market, AW Co. has launched a fuel monitoring system that is adaptable to various fuel systems including compressors, diesel and gasoline engines and boiler systems. It is this flexibility that allows...

Biogas-fueled train on track in Sweden.(TECHNOLOGY OF CLEAN air)
November 1, 2005... In what officials called a major step toward making public transportation more environmentally friendly, a biogas-fueled passenger train carriage, reportedly the world's first to run solely on biogas, was presented in Sweden recently. The...

New valve stem seals for heavy-duty engines.(engine technology)
November 1, 2005... SKF has developed and patented a new valve stem seal for heavy-duty diesel engines that is designed to enhance engine operation and reduce emissions. The valve stem seals are engineered to withstand higher pressures in the exhaust and intake...

Dimmer interior switches.(products)
November 1, 2005... Cole Hersee Co. has introduced the new 74600 series of universal electronic dimmer switches which allow both panel and vehicle interior lights to be set at varying intensities. The switches offer light intensities that range from low to bright,...

Rack-style power converters.(products)
November 1, 2005... Schaefer Inc. has introduced the CW5500 series of 15 kW rack-style dc/dc and ac/dc power converter modules with what it calls a new space-saving package. Measuring 8.75 in. high x 19 in. wide x 23.62 in. deep, the new rack module can be used in...

Hydrostatic fan drive.(products)
November 1, 2005... New from Bosch Rexroth's Hydraulics Technology group is a hydrostatic fan drive that is designed for high reliability and ambient temperatures from 40[degrees] to 212[degrees]F. The new drive was engineered for application in construction, ag,...

Wheel end packages.(products)(ArvinMeritor Inc.)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... The unitized wheel end (UWE) and ConMet PreSet hub assemblies from ArvinMeritor Inc. are designed to reduce maintenance in motor coach applications. The UWE is available for front steer and tag axles, and is comprised of tapered roller bearings...

EPA looks to STARS for engine test automation.(testing technology)
November 1, 2005... As the stated mission of the U.S. EPA's National Vehicle and Fuel Emissions Laboratory (NVFEL) in Ann Arbor, Mich., is to evaluate emissions control technologies and test vehicles, engines and fuels, a key aspect of fulfilling that mission is...

Ecom introduces stationary engine emissions analyzer.(emissions technology)
November 1, 2005... Designed for stationary engine applications such as generator or compressor sets and boilers, Ecom America Ltd. has introduced a wall-mounted emissions monitoring and reporting system designed for unattended operation. The new Ecom...

Hybrid buses for New York ... fuel cell gen-sets for Air Force base ... ATA to promote biodiesel ...(emissions & alternatives: COVERING FUEL CELLS AND OTHER EMERGING AND ALTERNATIVE TECHNOLOGIES.)
November 1, 2005... DaimlerChrysler AG said it has received an order for 500 hybrid electric buses from New York City's transport services, with deliveries to begin next year. The automaker's Commercial Buses North America division is to deliver 216 Orion VII...

Equipment monitoring.(products)(product introduction)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Honeywell has introduced equipment health monitoring (EHM) system detectors designed specifically to monitor industrial equipment for operating condition variances. The EHM devices monitor the steady-state temperature, vibration and other...

Dodge Sprinter components.(products)
November 1, 2005... Robert Bosch Corp. now offers higher amp alternators and higher kW starters for the Dodge Sprinter. The alternators are now available at 90, 120 and 150 amps and are designed to handle the increasing number of vehicle accessories, such as CD...

Fan guards.(products)
November 1, 2005... Horton offers customized wire form products designed to provide a shield without obstructing airflow, including fan guards up to 96 in. in diameter. Horton's manufacturing capabilities include wire straightening, CNC wire forming and welding,...

Diesel injector testing.(products)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Custom test and assembly manufacturer Michigan Custom Machines Inc. (MCM) has announced the availability of its universal Pro One EUI injector functional test machine. The Pro One EUI has a portable design and is engineered to automatically...

Center bearing.(products)(product introduction)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Dana Corp.'s Commercial Vehicle System group has introduced the Dana Spicer XC center bearing designed to simplify installation and alignment of multiple drive shaft assemblies for vehicle manufacturers. The company said the newer model has...

Perkins adds to ElectropaK range.(power generation)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Perkins has expanded its power generation lineup with the introduction of the 1106D-E66TAG ElectropaK range at the Power Gen show this month in Las Vegas, Nev. The family of three, 6.6 L, turbocharged, air-to-air cooled engines has been...

Motortech, ComAp create MCE to serve North America.(controls & instrumentation)
November 1, 2005... ComAp of the Czech Republic and Motortech of Germany have combined their market expertise to form a new company, MCE LLC (Motortech ComAp Electronics) to promote and support ComAp products and services in the U.S.A. and Canada. The company is...

Cartridge valves and manifolds.(product information center)
November 1, 2005... Hydac Technology Corp. has introduced a new cartridge valve and manifold catalog that features its complete line of pressure, directional, flow, check, load and proportional valves. The valve line is available in various size combinations with...

Control systems.(product information center)
November 1, 2005... Sauer-Danfoss has published a brochure on its modular control system, Plus 1, designed to allow for simple system customization providing a variety of monitoring and control possibilities in industrial equipment. The literature describes the...

Power Systems E-Catalog.(product information center)
November 1, 2005... Basler Electric has updated the CD version of its 2006 Power Systems Catalog. The E-Catalog offers bulletins and instruction manuals for digital excitation control systems, numeric relay systems, retrofit protective relays, digital gen-set...

Heating/cooling.(product information center)
November 1, 2005... Modine Manufacturing Co. has launched a new version of its website featuring additional content, photos and brochures. Modine specializes in thermal management systems and components for light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles for off-highway...

Mining for the long haul.(mining equipment)
November 1, 2005... Australian manufacturer Haulmax has launched what may be the first long-haul vehicle specifically designed for the mining industry. The new multi-axle truck, with a 70 to 200 ton payload, targets a niche segment of the mining arena, combining...

A mule for the army of the 21st century: prototype military vehicle may provide glimpse at eventual successor to Jeep and Humvee.(vehicle technology)
November 1, 2005... The Jeep served in front-line duty with the U.S. military for decades. The HMMWV, designed in the 1970s, has been on the job for almost as long and is fast approaching the end of its days and outliving its ability to accept incremental...

New AEM members, board members.(powerlines)
November 1, 2005... The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has recently elected Michael J. Porcaro, president and managing partner of James Information Media in Des Plaines, Ill., to serve on the AEM Board of Directors. C. Mike Simpkins, president of...

Palmer Johnson Power Systems.(powerlines)(distribution agreements)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Palmer Johnson Power Systems has been named an authorized distributor and service center for AxleTech international, the Troy, Mich.-headquartered manufacturer of axles and powertrain components and systems for the heavy-duty off-highway and...

Alfa Laval.(powerlines)
November 1, 2005... Alfa Laval has expanded its Greenwood, Ind., service and repair center serving customers in the Midwest. The expansion allows the center to provide plate regasketing and reconditioning and on-site turnkey service in addition to its previous...

Spartan Chassis.(powerlines)(contracts)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Spartan Chassis, Charlotte, Mich., has received subcontract orders from Force Protection Inc., a Charleston, S.C.-based manufacturer of ballistic and mine-protected military vehicles, to supply and integrate key chassis components and assist in...

EGC Enterprises.(powerlines)
November 1, 2005... The design production and distribution operations of EGC Enterprises, a Chardon, Ohio-based manufacturer of custom graphite seals and gaskets for the automotive, petrochemical and aerospace industries, have been certified to ISO 9001:2000 and...

Houghton International Inc.(powerlines)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Houghton International Inc., a supplier of metalworking fluids, technologies and services, announced that its Houghto-Safe 620 water glycol hydraulic fluid has received approval from Bosch Rexroth for use in its A4VSO high pressure series HFC...

Mack Trucks Inc.(powerlines)
November 1, 2005... Mack Trucks Inc. said it has significantly expanded its customer and dealer support with the addition of a new parts distribution center (PDC) in Memphis, Tenn. The new 99,800 sq.ft. facility joins Mack's existing PDCs in Reno, Nev.; Chicago,...

Takeuchi.(powerlines)
November 1, 2005... Compact excavator and rubber track loader manufacturer Takeuchi has announced that it will be expanding for the eighth time in its 26-year presence in the Atlanta, Ga., area. The new 250,000 sq.ft, facility will be located in Jackson County,...

E-A-R Specialty Composites.(powerlines)
November 1, 2005... E-A-R Specialty Composites has authored a white sheet to aide power engineers to design and build cost-effective noise and vibration control, such as damping, isolation, absorption and barrier materials. Titled "The Four-Fold Method of Noise...

Black Rock Systems LLC.(powerlines)
November 1, 2005... Black Rock Systems LLC has announced that the Yanmar engines used in its Blackrock auxiliary power unit for heavy-duty trucks now has an engine oil change interval of 1000 hours. This is double the typical 500-hour change cycle, the company...

Magnum Products.(powerlines)(buildings and facilities)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Magnum Products has built a 55,000 sq.ft. addition to its Berlin, Wis. facility. Steve Romme, president at Magnum said, "sales have more than doubled in the last year and we needed to increase the size of the facility." The expansion includes...

FEV Engine Technology.(powerlines)
November 1, 2005... FEV Engine Technology has expanded its Michigan-based facilities with the addition of two new powertrain test sites at its North American headquarters in Auburn Hills, Mich. The two test areas bring the total number of fully instrumented engine...

Volvo Trucks North America Inc.(powerlines)
November 1, 2005... Volvo Trucks North America Inc. has added a new parts distribution center (PDC) in Baltimore, Md. The new PDC joins Volvo's existing PDCs in Reno, Nev.; Memphis, Tenn.; Columbus, Ohio; Chicago, III.; Dallas, Texas; and Toronto, Ontario, Canada....

Freightliner Trucks.(powerlines)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Freightliner Trucks has announced that factory-installed ArvinMeritor front-drive axles, which allow for an all-wheel-drive (AWD) option, are now available for immediate delivery on business class M2 106 and 106V truck models. The front drive...

Bridging troubled waters: Washington boatbuilder develops prototype bridge erection boats (BEBs) for Marine Corps.(marine propulsion)
November 1, 2005... Since its founding in 1998, Aluminum Chambered Boats (ACB) of Bellingham, Wash., has specialized in high-performance aluminum boats utilizing a proprietary sealed-chamber topside design. The chambers are designed to provide flotation,...

Research Center in hunt for grant.(powerlines)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... The National Science Foundation (NSF) has announced that the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA)-supported proposal to establish an Engineering Research Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power (ERC) has made the final cut. The proposal...

Iveco Motors of North America Inc.(powerlines)
November 1, 2005... Iveco Motors of North America Inc., a subsidiary of Iveco Motors, has announced that it has received mining certification for its NEF N45 MSS engine. Licensed for underground, non-gaseous mines, the NEF N45 MSS engine has received certification...

Multiquip.(powerlines)
November 1, 2005... Multiquip has added Santiago-based AMECO Chile and Rockcrete Equipment in Alberton, South Africa, to its worldwide dealer network. AMECO Chile, a branch of the Greenville, S.C.-based AMECO, is a full-service equipment, tool and supply...

Caterpillar Inc.(powerlines)
November 1, 2005... Caterpillar Inc. recently marked several milestones in the history of its ACERT engine program. During an event at Caterpillar's Mossville, Ill., engine facility, the company celebrated the production of 10,000 machine engines featuring ACERT...

Correction.(powerlines)(Correction Notice)
November 1, 2005... Due to an editing error, the position of the engine in the Land Pride 10 series Treker utility vehicles was misstated in the September issue of Diesel Progress. The Honda GX engine remains in the same position as in previous Land Pride UTVs,...