Diesel Progress North American Edition articles from September 2005

Diesel Progress North American Edition archives from September 2005

The to-do list.(Top dead center)
September 1, 2005... One of the underlying rumblings around the markets right now is about new product development. Some suppliers are quietly mumbling about not being able to get access to current projects at equipment manufacturers. This is certainly true...

New oils coming for '07 truck diesels.(street smarts)
September 1, 2005... Look for the next generation of truck diesel engine oils to appear in the marketplace about a year from now to coincide with the introduction of 2007 model diesel truck engines. Every new generation of truck engines has required an upgrade in...

Manitou takes center seat with new telehandler.(lift equipment)
September 1, 2005... Rough terrain lift truck manufacturer Manitou North America, a wholly owned subsidiary of France's Manitou B.F., has introduced a new powershift telescopic handler to the U.S. market. The company has brought the new MLA 628-120 LS telehandler...

Compact drive system for LeTourneau loaders.(powertrain technology)
September 1, 2005... LeTourneau Inc., the Longview, Texas, manufacturer of wheeled loaders for coal, iron ore, copper and precious metal mining applications, is offering a new drive system for its 40-ton rated L-1350 diesel electric loader. The switched reluctance...

Dateline.
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Ready for active duty: testing of FW Murphy's eGUARD controller covers more than 600 engines.(instrumentation & controls)
September 1, 2005... Over the past 14 months, FW Murphy has dispatched its newest engine controller across North America in an effort to test it under the widest possible range of operating conditions. In a long-running series of field trials, the company...

Still time to ride the waves.(trendlines)(Column)
September 1, 2005... In December, Diesel Progress does its annual Forecast issue, which is our look ahead to see how the next year is going to be. This time, I thought it might be a good idea to take a look at where we're going in the off-highway machinery business...

On an upward track: compact track loader sales growing, could hit 30,000 within five years; more machines from more manufacturers.(market review)
September 1, 2005... While relatively new to the machinery industry, it hasn't taken long for sales of compact track loaders to get on track. Known by several names--compact track loaders, rubber track loaders, multi-terrain loaders, etc.--this segment of the...

Deere launches compact track loaders.(construction equipment)
September 1, 2005... John Deere has launched its first two entrants into the compact track loader market. With the new CT 322 and CT 332 machines, Deere now offers both a medium and large frame compact track loader using an undercarriage track system derived from...

Compact parking brake from Ausco.(powertrain)
September 1, 2005... Ausco Products Inc., Benton Harbor, Mich., has developed a mechanical caliper parking brake designed to deliver better holding power with less operator effort at an overall lower cost. The EZTorque mechanical brake delivers 80% mechanical...

A cool first step: Phillips & Temro buys U.K. fan manufacturer Truflo Air Movements.(Phillips and Temro Industries Inc.)
September 1, 2005... When Phillips & Temro was acquired by private equity investor Morgenthaler Partners earlier this year, President and CEO Gary Edwards indicated that with Morgenthaler's backing, his company was liable to be quite active on the expansion and...

Upgrades unveiled for monitoring and display system.(controls & instrumentation)
September 1, 2005... TeleflexMorse, the U.K.-headquartered designer and maker of instrumentation, display and control systems, has detailed its new product enhancement aimed at SAE J1587 enabled applications. The company, based in Basildon, Essex, England and...

New distributors of Link-Belt line.(powerlines)
September 1, 2005... LBX Company LLC, makers of Link-Belt earthmoving, forestry and material handling equipment, has announced the appointment of seven new authorized dealers, one territory expansion, and a new branch location. Oklahoma Territory Crane Sales &...

New turbocharger system for commercial vehicles.(engine technology)
September 1, 2005... BorgWarner Turbo Systems has developed a new two-stage turbocharger system designed to provide the high level of turbo boost required by commercial vehicle engines, while maintaining a compact package. The new R2S turbo system has debuted on...

New transmissions, axles join Roadranger line.(commercial vehicle technology)
September 1, 2005... Continuing the development of advanced drivetrain products for medium and heavy trucks and commercial vehicles, Eaton Corp. recently took the wraps off the newest entries to its heavy-duty UltraShift family, the LHP (Linehaul High Performance)...

Taking new technology to older equipment: Donaldson develops advanced PowerCore air filtration systems for the aftermarket.(filtration)
September 1, 2005... Whenever a new technology is developed, it is in nearly every instance first targeted toward new equipment and vehicle applications. It only makes sense in that new technology is almost always developed for a new application or market segment...

Focusing on performance: management buyout of Hayes Brake results in formation of HB Performance Systems; no brakes on growth.(industry news)
September 1, 2005... What's in a name often has very little to do with what a company is about. Yet in a very real sense, for HB Performance Systems Inc., the mine sums up the mission for the Mequon, Wis.-headquartered manufacturer. Just over three months old...

New cooling fan for heavy-duty applications.(engine cooling)
September 1, 2005... while there have been a number of different technologies developed to reduce exhaust emissions in diesel engines, the most common byproduct of just about all of them has been an increase in heat rejection. Now as 2007 looms, bringing with it...

Going beyond distribution: Palmer Johnson Distributors becomes Palmer Johnson Power Systems; remanufacturing, service spur company's growth.(industry news)
September 1, 2005... In the evolution of a successful company, a lot of things ultimately get left behind. In the case of Palmer Johnson Distributors LLC, what's getting left behind is part of its name. In an effort to morn accurately reflect the activity that...

New caterpillar powertrain controller: A5:M2 controller targeted at off-highway, on-highway electrohydraulic/transmission control.(controls)
September 1, 2005... Cat Electronics is introducing its first controller designed specifically for external applications. Due to debut at the ICUEE show this month, the new A5:M2 electronic control is designed for controlling engines, transmissions and/or...

Management reorganization at Diesel & Gas Turbine Publications.(newsmakers)
September 1, 2005... The Board of Directors at Diesel & Gas Turbine Publications has announced a new executive management structure for the company. Robert Wilson has been promoted to chief executive officer, while Mike Osenga has been named president and chief...

Chip Avery--to group vice president of finance at Federal Signal Environmental Products Group (EPG).(newsmakers)
September 1, 2005... Chip Avery--to group vice president of finance at Federal Signal Environmental Products Group (EPG). Also at Federal Signal EPG: Scott McArthur--to service manager for Elgin Sweeper Co. and Edward Beauregard--to Northeast regional sales manager...

New AxleTech International vps.(newsmakers)(Bill Gryzenia, Randy DeMorris and Daryl Patrishk )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... AxleTech International has announced the promotion of Bill Gryzenia to vice president of aftermarket sales, Randy DeMorris to vice president of human resources and Daryl Patrishk off to vice president of program management. AxleTech...

New president at Precision Governors.(newsmakers)
September 1, 2005... Hugh Hiigel has been named president of Precision Governors LLC, succeeding David Assard, who will remain active in the business as chairman. Hiigel comes to Precision Governor after a 40-year career at Woodward Governor and most recently, GE...

Mathew Basler--to vice president of corporate engineering for Basler Electric, charged with unifying the engineering activities between Basler's North American, European and Asian operations.(newsmakers)
September 1, 2005... Mathew Basler--to vice president of corporate engineering for Basler Electric, charged with unifying the engineering activities between Basler's North American, European and Asian operations. As part of third-generation ownership, Basler has...

New CO0, Group Presidents at Briggs & Stratton.(newsmakers)
September 1, 2005... The Board of Directors at Briggs & Stratton Corp. has elected Todd J. Teske to the position of executive vice president and CO0. Teske has served as senior vice president and president--Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, since September...

Oshkosh names president and vp.(newsmakers)
September 1, 2005... Oshkosh Truck Corp. has promoted Michael Crowe to president for Asia operations. He will have responsibility for business development, distribution and market strategy related to Asia with particular focus on China. Wilson Jones has joined the...

New Holland digs in: company launches two new excavator series; five new compacts; new midsized class added.(construction equipment)
September 1, 2005... Rounding out the compact end of its excavator range, New Holland Construction, Carol Stream, Ill., has introduced five models to its EH.B compact machine series. Now in its second generation, the EH.B series spreads across 11.9 to 40.8 hp and...

Taking a cut at a new niche: Tigercat's newest log forwarders target cut-to-length forestry applications offshore.(forestry equipment)
September 1, 2005... In the forestry industry there are two primary methods of tree hat, vesting; tree length and cut-to-length. In tree length harvesting, trees are cut, delimbed and hauled whole to mills, where the cut lengths are determined according to need and...

New engine helps redesigned Minecat Purr.(mining equipment)(Industrial Fabrication Inc.)
September 1, 2005... Industrial Fabrication Inc., the Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, mining utility vehicle manufacturer, has introduced the second generation of its multipurpose Minecat 100 utility vehicle. The Minecat 100 is available in 10 configurations with seating...

New compact loader backhoe from Allmand Bros.(utility equipment)
September 1, 2005... Allmand Bros. Inc., Holdrege, Neb., has expanded the top end of its TLB line of tractor loader backhoes. The TLB-6235 has an operating weight of 5800 lb. and is the first model in the company's TLB line to feature a full-time mechanical...

Taking aim at Tier 3: while achieving record year, Stanadyne readies fuel pump product line for tightened off-road standards.(fuel systems)
September 1, 2005... While 2004 proved to be a bumper year for Stanadyne--with world sales up some 20% at $350 million--it's clear by looking at the company's activities that it is focusing more toward the future than the past. Based in Windsor, Conn.,...

CARB adopts onboard diagnostics for trucks ... Impco to supply LPG engines to China ... plug power gets DoD extension ...(emissions & alternatives: COVERING FUEL CELLS AND OTHER EMERGING AND ALTERNATIVE TECHNOLOGIES)
September 1, 2005... The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has adopted a regulation requiring engine manufacturers to install onboard diagnostic systems (OBD) on heavy-duty engines beginning in 2010. CARB said the new rule, set for introduction in 2010, with...

Komatsu wheels in new midsize loaders.(compact equipment)
September 1, 2005... Expanding the midrange of its compact wheel loader line, Komatsu America Corp., Vernon Hills, Ill., has added a pair of new machines. The WA65-5 is a 10,208 lb. wheel loader that replaces the existing WA65-3 model. The WA70-5, an 11,077 lb....

New Stinger from Terex.(life equipment)
September 1, 2005... Terex Corp., through its Waverly, Iowa-based Terex Crane Division, has developed a new boom truck crane. With a 70,000 lb. lift capacity, the new Stinger 70100 crane fills out the top of Terex's boom truck crane line and provides a maximum tip...

Two new multiplexing controllers from HED. (instrumentation & controls.
September 1, 2005... Continuing the development of its monitoring and control systems for off-highway equipment, HED Inc. has introduced two new systems to its CANLink multiplexed control product line. The newest addition to the range is the CL-411, a solid-state...

Hydraulic Brake Dystem with ABS from MICO.(MOBILE HYDRAULIC SUPPLEMENT)
September 1, 2005... MICO Inc. has announced the release of the company's first Full Power Hydraulic Brake System with ABS (HABS). The system is designed to provide shorter stopping distance with improved vehicle stability and control during aggressive braking...

Joystick control for Deere motor graders.(MOBILE HYDRAULIC SUPPLEMENT)
September 1, 2005... A joystick control designed to provide improved performance and efficiency on Deere's D series motor graders has been developed by Maddock Industries. The GraderStick joystick control system will be available as optional equipment on Deere...

Inline and intank filters from Hydac.(MOBILE HYDRAULIC SUPPLEMENT)
September 1, 2005... Hydac Technology Corp., a producer of fluid power products including filters, accumulators, valves, dams, electronics and full hydraulic systems, has launched four new series of inline and intank hydraulic filters for use in mobile equipment...

Basic hydraulic circuit design: classifications of circuits.(MOBILE HYDRAULIC SUPPLEMENT)
September 1, 2005... Effective communication is important in any endeavor. In designing fluid power systems and circuits, it is vital that there be a common understanding of the language and terminology of hydraulics. This discussion will focus on that...

Making a mark in hydraulic cylinders: Parker Hannifin's Intellinder technology designed to bring enhanced precision to hydraulic cylinders in mobile equipment.(MOBILE HYDRAULIC SUPPLEMENT)
September 1, 2005... With the integration of electronics and advanced CAN-Bus controls, mobile hydraulic systems and components have gotten a lot more intelligent. But one of the areas that has lagged a bit has been hydraulic cylinders. One of the "muscle groups"...

Electronic controls.(mobile hydraulic product information center)
September 1, 2005... Axiomatic has literature available on its electronic controls for engines of industrial and mobile equipment. Axiomatic designs and manufactures integrated electrohydraulic products for machine control systems and subsystems and provides...

Oil sampling valve.(mobile hydraulic product information center)
September 1, 2005... Literature is available from Fluid Line Products Inc. describing its Wear Chek oil sampling valve. The one-piece, T-shaped valve is designed to extract samples from engine oil, transmission fluid and hydraulic fluids during continuous system...

Hydraulic controls.(mobile hydraulic product information center)
September 1, 2005... High Country Tek (HCT) has released literature featuring its electrohydraulic controllers, specifically designed for mobile applications. The brochure includes hydraulic generator and fan control modules and microprocessor-based DVC series...

Proportional valves.(mobile hydraulic product information center)
September 1, 2005... Literature is now available from Sauer-Danfoss on its line of proportional valves. The brochure provides design and manufacturing information on the PVG line as well as color diagrams and specific characteristics of each valve model. The...

Hydraulic power unit.(mobile hydraulic products)
September 1, 2005... The new hydraulic power unit for American Actuator operates on either 12 or 24 V, measures 2.75 in. and features a flow rate of .25 gpm. The hydraulic Power Pak is designed for use with double-acting cylinders in RV, ATV, lawn and marine...

Hydraulic couplings.(mobile hydraulic products)(Push Pull hydraulic coupling)(Holmbury Inc.)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... The Push Pull hydraulic coupling from Holmbury Inc. comes in the .5 in. IS07241-A dimension and is designed with what the company calls a push-pull sleeve allowing for panel mounting and automatic disconnection. It is rated for 3600 psi working...

NFPA papers.(mobile hydraulic products)(National Fluid Power Association)
September 1, 2005... The "Proceedings of the 50th National Conference on Fluid Power" (NCFP) is now available from the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA). The papers contained in the volume were presented during the NCFP Technical Conference--the 2005...

Ball switches.(mobile hydraulic products)
September 1, 2005... Control Products Inc. now offers its J4 series of ball switches with extended travel plungers and actuators designed for operation in temperatures up to 302[degrees]F. Applications for the switches include hydraulic valve position sensing, door...

All-season hydraulic fluid keeps grinding it out in chippers.(MOBILE HYDRAULIC SUPPLEMENT)
September 1, 2005... For recycling, forestry and portable sawmill equipment manufacturer Morbark Inc., demanding conditions and harsh environments are the norm. Its product line features a line of chippers, shredders and grinders that weigh up to 103,000 lb., and...

More than just military: Oshkosh Truck's dramatic growth keyed by acquisitions in fire & emergency and commercial; building "the dogs and cats".(industry news)
September 1, 2005... When Oshkosh Truck Corp. (OTC) recently reported record third quarter earnings for 2005, it was probably easy for some people to dismiss. After all, there's a war on and isn't Oshkosh a military manufacturer? Yet while there is no question...

A new name, a cool new focus: T.Rad North America, formerly CoPAR, expands facilities, scope of cooling technology capabilities.(industry news)
September 1, 2005... When a company undergoes a name change, the conversion often involves little more than new logos and letterhead. Yet while it might be somewhat coincidental, when CoPAR announced that it was following the lead of its parent company and changing...

Generac's new approach to paralleling power.(power generation)(Generac Power Systems)
September 1, 2005... In typical standby power applications, multiple gen-set units are joined together using a series of paralleling switchgear. Generac Power Systems has taken a different approach with its new Modular Power System (MPS) generators, as the...

Working outside the box: Robinson Custom Enclosures pushes the boundaries in development and fabrication of machine enclosures.(industry news)
September 1, 2005... It's very easy for even the most successful companies to become pigeonholed, associated in people's minds as specializing in just one small area. For example, when considering Robinson Custom Enclosures, what no doubt comes to mind for a lot of...

Valtra redesigns A series tractors.(ag equipment)
September 1, 2005... Valtra, the latest addition to AGCO Corp.'s tractor brands, has released a redesigned version of its popular A series tractors, used in livestock and row crop applications. The new midrange tractors, which were first introduced in 2002, fill...

When four-wheel drive isn't quite enough.(specialty vehicles)
September 1, 2005... In most cases, four-wheel drive provides all the traction and terrainability to do the job. But there are some applications when fourwheel drive just isn't enough. Those are the kinds of jobs for which the Scot-Trac was designed. The...

Cat tightens swing on midsized excavator.(construction equipment)
September 1, 2005... Designed for operation in confined work areas, Caterpillar has added the 325 LCR hydraulic excavator to its range of midsized excavators. The 325 LCR excavator is a complement to Cat's standard 325C L and 330C L models and features a reduced...

Adding some zip to a loader or backhoe.(construction equipment)
September 1, 2005... As versatile as the typical wheel loader or tractor loader backhoe is, there are usually some jobs that are beyond the scope of such machines. They are usually the type of jobs that require more muscle than even today's high flow hydraulics can...

Circuit breakers.(introduced by Mechanical Products Co.)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Mechanical Products Co. has introduced its Series 18 circuit breaker recommended for use in heavy equipment, truck, bus, off-road, RV and electric vehicle battery protection applications. The series features a weatherproof, trip-free design and...

Improving the proving grounds: Freightliner Group augments capabilities at South Bend Test Center: "chatter bumps" can pave the way to improved vehicles.(commercial vehicle testing)
September 1, 2005... In developing a new truck, bus, recreational vehicle or chassis, a vehicle manufacturer must go to great lengths when it comes to testing. Aside from the testing in the lab, there are also various field testing programs, in which vehicles are...

Impregnation process.(Impco Inc offering impregnation process)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Impco Inc. offers the Impco process, a dry vacuum-pressure impregnation process designed to seal both macro- and micro-porosity permanently. The company said the sealing system can accommodate ferrous and nonferrous metals and their alloys. The...

Fuel recirculation.(products)
September 1, 2005... RCI Technologies offers a new series of fuel recalculating systems for diesel applications. The FRS 660 series includes six integrated units consisting of pump, pump motor, programmable control and accessories. Each unit is pre-wired,...

Rotating vibrator.(products)
September 1, 2005... The heavy-duty Power Ox rotating vibrator from Tendaire Industries is designed for use in trucks, spreaders, dump trailers, hoppers and hopper cars, snow removal equipment front-end loader buckets among other applications. The design is...

Engine peak meter.(products)
September 1, 2005... Suitable for use in diesel and gas engines, Kistler's Type 2515A1 engine peak meter features memory for 20 data records. It is powered by a 9 V battery and can measure the pressure curves over 36 cycles, storing the waveform, peak pressure and...

Advances in materials lead to more plastics under the hood.(technology)
September 1, 2005... Diesel industry and automotive manufacturers have a history of using plastic materials in an effort to realize lower production costs and better performance. Applications vary but can include fan blades, radiator end tanks, surge tanks and...

Cummins power generation expands enclosure line.(power generation)
September 1, 2005... Cummins Power Generation (CPG) has expanded its line of factory-installed weather-protective and sound-attenuated enclosures to include generator sets from 230 kW to 1000 kW. The enclosures offer three optional levels of protection and are...

Tubular heaters.(products)
September 1, 2005... TT electronics IRC Wirewound and Film Technologies Division has developed a tubular aluminum substrate resistive technology that is designed to deliver what the company calls "instant on" heat with greater than 95% efficiency. Designated the...

Axle suspension.(products)
September 1, 2005... Ridewell Suspensions has developed a new self-steering, liftable auxiliary axle suspension system. The model 232 has a capacity rating of 13,200 lb. and is both air-ride and air-lift. The system includes a lightweight, fully integrated axle and...

Small bore honing system.(products)
September 1, 2005... The SV-1000 Vertical Honing System from St. Louis-based Sunnen Products Co. is designed for precision honing in medium- to high-volume small bore applications, from 0.12 to 2.56 in. Featuring a new tool stroking and a three-axis hand wheel...

Sine wave inverters.(products)
September 1, 2005... Schaefer Inc. has introduced a new pure sine wave, ruggedized inverter for mobile and power applications. The GP-1-0600L series 600 W inverters are available in 12 and 24 Vdc standard inputs and an optional 48 Vdc input. Single outputs are...

Flow, level switch.(products)
September 1, 2005... Sierra Instruments Inc. has added the Innova-Switch flow and level switch to its line of industrial mass flow measurement devices. The Innova-Switch features a sensor and wetted parts developed of a durable 316 L stainless steel with an...

Cat engines power shallow draft tug.(marine propulsion)
September 1, 2005... A pair of Caterpillar diesel engines were chosen to power a new 30 x 15 ft. shallow draft tug put into service during the dash to resupply American Indian villages in Alaska's North Slope Borough. The new tug, Ingutuq II, by all accounts...

Twin diesels for high-speed towboat.(marine propulsion)
September 1, 2005... The business of yacht towing and marine assistance has grown exponentially since Congress passed legislation directing the Coast Guard to stop providing non-emergency towing services in 1984. When Capt. John Andrews decided to establish such a...

UTVs from land to sea.(utility vehicle desidned by Land Pride)
September 1, 2005... After launching its first utility vehicle (UTV) early last year (see March 2004, Diesel Progress), Salina, Kan.-based Land Pride has expanded its Treker series lineup to include the new 10 series 4210 4 x 2 and 4410 4 x 4 vehicles. With the 10...

Drivetrain products.(product information center)
September 1, 2005... Dana Off-Highway Systems group has a new brochure available featuring its drivetrain products, parts and distribution capabilities. Dana serves the construction, agriculture and mining industries, among others. Photos, along with brief...

Two-cycle maintenance.(product information center)
September 1, 2005... A 10-page, color brochure has been published by Detroit Diesel highlighting its two-cycle general maintenance, repair, overhaul, rebuild and replacement products. The remanufacturing process is detailed along with available parts, long block...

Power transmission products.(product information center)
September 1, 2005... KTR Corp. has published its latest catalog detailing the company's line of couplings, torque limiters, clamping elements and torque measuring systems for power transmissions. The catalog utilizes photographs, charts, diagrams and dimensional...

Flexible couplings.(product information center)
September 1, 2005... Lovejoy Inc. has released an updated and expanded version of its full product catalog with a CD-ROM that offers training, demonstration and application videos. Multiple drawings, photos and specifications are also available to help determine...

Cat launches C32 marine propulsion engine.(marine propulsion)
September 1, 2005... Expanding the middle of its commercial engine range, Caterpillar Marine Power Systems has introduced the C32 diesel propulsion engine. With a "C" rating of 1421 hp and an "E" rating of 1676 hp, the C32 fits at the top end of Cat's former 3400...

Market looking up for aircraft diesels?(industry news)
September 1, 2005... Turbodiesel power for general aviation applications is gaining market share thanks to demonstrated performance and reliability, lower fuel consumption and the long-term decline in availability of specialized aviation gasoline coinciding with...

New VPs and management at Freightliner.(newsmakers)
September 1, 2005... Freightliner LLC has announced that Elmar Boeckenhoff has become the company's senior vice president of engineering and technology. He replaces Michael von Mayenburg, who is retiring. Boeckenhoff will also serve on Freightliner's executive...

New McCormick president.(newsmakers)
September 1, 2005... Kim Robinson has been appointed president of McCormick International USA, Pella, Iowa. In his new role, Robinson will be responsible for all McCormick USA business in the United States. Robinson has nearly 30 years of experience in agricultural...

Management appointments at Detroit Diesel.(newsmakers)
September 1, 2005... Detroit Diesel Corp. has appointed John Galbraith to the position of chief quality officer and Glenn Lysinger to the newly created position of chief compliance officer. Both report to Carsten Reinhardt, president and chief executive officer of...

Stanage to lead Dana's Commercial Vehicle Group.(newsmaker)
September 1, 2005... Nick Stanage has joined Dana Corp. as vice president and general manager of its Commercial Vehicle Group. In this role, he will be responsible for leading Dana's global commercial vehicle operations. Stanage comes to Dana from Honeywell, where...