Diesel Progress North American Edition articles from September 2008

Diesel Progress North American Edition archives from September 2008

Forecast '09: up, down, about the same.(TOP DEAD CENTER)(Industry overview)
September 1, 2008... While it is probably not fashionable to admit, I tend to like the various researchers and forecasters that cover this industry. We've heard all the jokes: lay all the economists end to end and they still wouldn't reach a conclusion; and...

Another update on DPFs: so far, so good.(STREET SMARTS)
September 1, 2008... A while back, we tried to get some idea of how the new 2007 engines with diesel after-treatment systems were faring in the real world. At the time, there wasn't much to go on. But a little more information has been coming in and so it's a good...

Plotting to reclaim the land: Pennsylvania firm employs Topcon's global navigation satellite system to specify mine reclamation.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Calendar)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Decades of mining have impacted many parts of Pennsylvania's landscape. With the land's natural balance interrupted, sulfur residue from some 250,000 acres of abandoned mines is reacting with air and pyrites to form...

Dateline.(Calendar)
September 1, 2008... NEED MORE INFORMATION ON INDUSTRY SHOWS? TURN TO DIESEL PROGRESS ONLINE: WWW.DIESELPROGRESS.COM * INDICATES SHOWS IN WHICH DIESEL PROGRESS NORTH AMERICAN EDITION WILL PARTICIPATE. SEPTEMBER * Sept 22-24 MINExpo 2008-- Las...

Hauling a higher tonnage: Komatsu launches 960E-1 ac electric drive mine haul truck; largest truck in lineup with 360 ton payload.(MINING EQUIPMENT)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Weighing 1,270,000 lb. and with a payload capacity of 0 tons, the 960E-1 ac electric drive truck is the newest and largest introduction from Komatsu America Corp. The 960E-1 expands Komatsu's electric mine haul truck...

Expanding the eliminator: Alfa Laval lube oil system now available for utility vehicles and haul trucks from 540 to 1340 hp.(FILTRATION)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] After more than 12 years of providing increased productivity, extended service intervals and engine protection on larger haul trucks and excavators, Alfa Laval has released its Eliminator lube oil treatment system...

A monster mechanical: Cat adds 785D mechanical drive mine haul truck, 155 ton payload, 555,000 lb. operating weight.(MINING EQUIPMENT)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] While Caterpillar has said it will unveil two new ac electric drive mine haul trucks at the MINExpo show in Las Vegas, Nev., its most recent mining introduction focused on the mechanical side with the new 785D mine...

A U-turn toward 2010: Cummins changes direction, embraces SCR for 2010 heavy-duty on-highway engines; new catalyst material, higher fuel costs cited.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] About a year ago, Cummins surprised the trucking world by proclaiming that unlike nearly everyone else supplying engines to the Class 8 market, it would not employ selective catalytic reduction (SCR) aftertreatment...

High speed from Deere's new dozer.(CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Unveiling what it calls a "new machine form," John Deere has launched the 764 High-Speed dozer (HSD). The HSD is a rubber-tracked dozer engineered with the speed of a motor grader and the flotation of a crawler...

Will the last one out turn off the lights? It looks like to be an extended stretch of stormy weather in most of the North American machinery markets.(FORECAST 2009)
September 1, 2008... If you are producing farm tractors, cranes or mining machinery, you have nothing to worry about for the remainder of 2008 and most likely 2009. But if you are in the majority of companies that have nothing to do with those products, you are...

It's taken a licking ... how well the economy will keep on ticking depends on a range of volatile factors; "muddle through" scenario seems most likely.(FORECAST 2009)
September 1, 2008... An old wristwatch commercial used to close with the catchphrase "it takes a liOking and keeps on ticking." That is one way to characterize the U.S. economy's performance in the last year and it will likely continue to describe what the future...

Is it done yet? Despite a modest economic recovery, 2009 is shaping up as a difficult year for North American engine producers.(FORECAST 2009)
September 1, 2008... "Forecasters are far more artists than scientists and the complexity of their methodology should not obscure the simplicity of their underlying assumptions." --Unknown The basic premise of forecasting is to start with the things you...

NAFTA diesel production likely to climb after anemic 2008.(FORECAST 2009)
September 1, 2008... Here we go again! Next year is not expected to be as good as we had hoped but certainly has got to be better than 2008. Sounds like our view of 2008 from last year. Our analysis is NAFTA diesel engine production, not consumption, so imports are...

Another slow year ahead before things start to improve in 2010.(FORECAST 2009)
September 1, 2008... It's time to read the tea leaves again. How time flies! When I reviewed what was predicted in this space last year, it was accurate about the direction of the economy. Food commodity inflation went up. Mineral commodity inflation was up...

Set for 2010--and beyond: engine manufacturers put the finishing touches on 2010 and Tier 4 Interim technology; greenhouse gas seen as a growing concern.(FORECAST 20009)
September 1, 2008... Three years will soon have passed since 2007 and 2010 emissions-compliant highway trucks are about to hit the roads. In 2009, manufacturers will be putting finishing touches on their 2010 technology and will certify 2010 diesel engines. ...

On a road to recovery? Several factors pointing toward 2009 being a better year for commercial truck industry.(FORECAST 2009)
September 1, 2008... The 2009 forecast for the commercial truck industry is driven by a number of factors--inflation, interest rates, housing starts and emissions regulations--not necessarily in that order. The first three factors are all macro and intimately bound...

A bigger dig from case: three newest models in company's CX B excavator line powered by Tier 3 Isuzu diesels.(CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Case Construction Equipment has expanded its CX B Series excavator line with three new models. The new CX350B, CX470B and CX700B excavators were designed with fuel efficiency, productivity and operator comfort in...

Allmand moves in new leadership.(DIESEL HR)(Brad Allmand appointed as chief executive officer and Matt Allmand as president)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Allmand Bros. named Brad Allmand as CEO and Matt Allmand as president, in the third generation of company leadership, keeping the 70-year-old company rooted in the family. As CEO, Brad will be responsible for...

Eaton names HD transmission GM.(DIESEL HR)(Staci Standen appointed as general manager)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... Eaton Corp. has named Staci Standen general manager for the Truck Group's NAFTA Heavy-Duty Transmission Division. In this role, Standen will focus on the NAFTA region and will be responsible for managing the strategic initiatives, customer...

New president at Briggs & Stratton.(DIESEL HR)
September 1, 2008... Todd J. Teske has been elected president and chief operating officer at Briggs & Stratton Corp., effective Sept. 1. Teske is also president of Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group LLC and has served as executive vice president and chief...

Organizational changes at HydraForce.(DIESEL HR)(Tony Casale, Ron Morgenson and Dave Roberts appointed )(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... HydraForce, the Lincolnshire, Ill.-headquartered manufacturer of high-performance hydraulic valves and electrohydraulic control systems, has announced several significant organizational changes. Tony Casale will assume the position of vice...

New Holland.(DIESEL HR)(Mark Oehmke, Winkler and Paul Hottovy appointed)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... NEW HOLLAND: New Holland Construction has named Mark Oehmke as director of key, national and government accounts for North America. He will be responsible for all North American key, national and government accounts, along with strategies and...

AGCO.(DIESEL HR)
September 1, 2008... AGCO: AGCO Corp. has named Hans-Bernd Veltmaat as senior vice president--manufacturing and quality. Veltmaat gained experience in agricultural equipment manufacturing during his 11 years with Claas KGaA in Germany. As group executive vice...

Wheeling in new compact loaders.(COMPACT EQUIPMENT)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Yanmar Construction Equipment Co. Ltd., a division of Yanmar America Corp., has broadened its compact construction equipment lineup with the introduction of its first two wheel loaders. The V3-6 and V4-6 loaders are...

More lift, more height from Manitou: three new rough terrain telescopic handlers; 31 ft. lift heights; heavier lift capacities from 26,000 to 46,000 lb.(CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The European influence of its parent company, Manitou Group, can be seen in the recently introduced Maniscopic telescopic handlers from Manitou North America. With three new models competing in the rough terrain...

Creating compacts: Bobcat adds smallest excavator and skid-steer loader to equipment line with 418 and S70.(CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The latest additions to Bobcat's equipment lineup compete in the compact arena as some of the smallest machines the company offers to date. The 418 zero tail swing excavator weighs in at 2593 lb. and has dimensions...

Bobcat.(ORDER BOOK)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Bobcat's Government Sales Department, West Fargo, N.D., has secured an order with the U.S. Armed Forces Contracting Division for 85 Bobcat S330 skid-steer loaders and attachment packages. The order was handled...

Caterpillar.(ORDER BOOK)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... Caterpillar was awarded a $397.1 million contract from the U.S. Army for two types of dozers with armor kits. The Department of Defense (DoD) said the agreement also included a five-year requirements contract with one five-year option. Work...

As the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) and the Port of Long Beach (POLB) approach the Oct. 1 deadline for their Clean Trucks Program, banning 1988 and older trucks from entering and leaving the ports, two new trucks orders have been awarded to Volvo and Mack Trucks.(ORDER BOOK)
September 1, 2008... As the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) and the Port of Long Beach (POLB) approach the Oct. 1 deadline for their Clean Trucks Program, banning 1988 and older trucks from entering and leaving the ports, two new trucks orders have been awarded to Volvo...

Oshkosh Defense.(ORDER BOOK)
September 1, 2008... Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corp., has been awarded an $11.7 million contract with the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) to install reducible height armor kits on the Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacements (MTVR). Production will take place...

A buggy built for bigger loads.(COMPACT EQUIPMENT)(Stone Construction Equipment Inc.)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Stone Construction Equipment has expanded its Mud Buggy equipment range with the new SB2100. With 21 cu.ft. and a 3200 lb. load capacity, it accompanies Stone's existing SB1600 with 16 cu.ft. The mud buggies are...

Lovejoy.(DIESEL HR)
September 1, 2008... LOVE JOY: Lovejoy Inc. has named Greg Taylor as torsional product manager. His role is to oversee the marketing, engineering, coordination and sales efforts for Lovejoy's wide range of torsional couplings, working directly with distributors and...

Stone.(DIESEL HR)
September 1, 2008... STONE: Stone Construction Equipment announced four new district sales managers. Rick Byers will serve the dealer and rental house needs in Texas. He has more than 12 Years of construction equipment sales experience. Clark Fossand has been...

Power & Signal.(DIESEL HR)(President Anthony Jachnycky resigns)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... POWER & SIGNAL: Power & Signal Group President Anthony Jachnycky has announced he will retire in March 2009. Jachnycky joined the company in 2003 as president through the acquisition of Pioneer Standard. He joined Pioneer Standard in 1999 as...

Ridewell.(DIESEL HR)
September 1, 2008... RIDEWELL: Ridewell Suspensions, a manufacturer of suspension systems for the truck, trailer and bus industries, has named John E. Millsap as president after 14 years at Ridewell, with the last four as vice president. He is replacing John E....

Grinding on tracks.(CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Vermeer Corp. has introduced a new member to its horizontal grinder lineup with the 440 hp HG4000TX. The new grinder complements Vermeer's HG6000TX model as another tracked option for smaller applications such as...

Pacor.(DIESEL HR)
September 1, 2008... PACOR: Pacor Inc. has named Joe Posda as product manager--Aerogels. He will be responsible for developing new markets and applications for the company's aerogel insulation products by working closely with design engineers at Pacor's OEM...

Nanmac.(DIESEL HR)
September 1, 2008... NANMAC: Sheila Giordano has been named senior account manager for the heat treating industry at Nanmac Corp. Giordana joined the company in August after nearly 10 years in the high-temperature thermal processing industry at Plansee USA. Nanmac...

Manitowoc.(DIESEL HR)(David Hull appointed as vice president of sales )(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... MANITOWOC: David Hull has been named vice president of sales in North America for crawler cranes and mobile cranes. As vice president, he will be responsible for all aspects of outside sales and marketing for Manitowoc crawler cranes and Grove...

RigMaster.(DIESEL HR)
September 1, 2008... RIGMASTER: Tori M. Harper has been named president for the RigMaster Power group of companies comprising RigMaster Power Corp. in Canada and RigMaster Power Inc. in the U.S. She will oversee the direction of the company and focus on strategic...

Doosan Infracore.(DIESEL HR)(Gordon Plotkin appointed as sales manager )(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... DOOSAN INFRACORE: Gordon Plotkin has been appointed Canadian district sales manager for Doosan Infracore America, responsible for instituting a high-performance, growth-oriented sales and support services program to promote equipment sales and...

Field serviceable valves.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
September 1, 2008... The Lee Co.'s Power Generation Chek Valves are field serviceable, allowing the user to disassemble and service the valve with a rebuild kit. These valves are designed per customer specifications. With operating temperatures up to 450[degrees]F,...

Electronic relay.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Cole Hersee Co. has introduced a new 12 V 200 Amp electronic relay (part number 48520) for power electronic applications in the trucking industry. The relay is designed to protect motors and other electric loads from...

Underhood compressor.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)(VMAC)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... VMAC has released an engine-mounted air compressor system for GM's 6.6 L 2500/3500 trucks. The VMAC Underhood air compressor system is housed almost entirely under the hood of a light-duty diesel, and is designed to provide more space for tools...

A new platform for power.(UTILITY EQUIPMENT)(Custom Chassis Inc.)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Custom Chassis Inc., Wellington, Ohio, designs and manufactures custom on- and off-highway vehicles and chassis. Its latest introduction, the PowerPlatform UT5212, focuses on versatility by packaging high-speed...

Everything in RearSight.(ACCESSORY PRODUCTS)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Most vehicular damage occurs to the rear of a vehicle as objects behind a vehicle are often hidden from the driver's view. The new RearSight 250-8040 backup camera system from Rostra Precision Controls Inc. is...

Lock-Out Relays.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)(Electroswitch Corp.)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Electroswitch's Series 24 Serial Lock-Out Relays (SLOR) have remote trip and reset capability as well as trip coil monitoring, IRIG-B sequence-of-events reporting, system battery monitoring, self-diagnostic reporting...

Push lock cable clamps.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
September 1, 2008... Heyco Products, a manufacturer of wire protection products and electrical components, has engineered a line of push lock cable clamps and snap lock cable clamps for clamping cable, wire or hose bundles in place. Its push-lock cable clamps are...

Rotary position sensors.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Macro Sensors has introduced a new series of contactless, fractional-turn, rotary position sensors that provide an absolute output proportional to shaft rotation over a total range of up 120[degrees]. The RSE 1500...

National Clean Diesel Campaign.(EMISSIONS & ALTERNATIVES: Covering Fuel Cells and Other Emerging and Alternative Technologies)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... The EPA's National Clean Diesel Campaign will be awarding approximately $3.4 million under the Emerging Technologies Program to establish projects using new technology that reduces emissions on existing diesel-powered fleets. Eligible...

Nett Technologies Inc.(EMISSIONS & ALTERNATIVES: Covering Fuel Cells and Other Emerging and Alternative Technologies)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... Along with Caterpillars Marine Emissions Upgrade Group, 3500 Marine and Johnson Matthey's urea-based selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system for on-highway applications, Nett Technologies Inc.'s BlueMAX urea-based SCR has been placed on the...

The Tognum Group and Swiss company Hug Engineering AG have agreed on a joint venture for cooperation in the field of exhaust aftertreatment.(EMISSIONS & ALTERNATIVES: Covering Fuel Cells and Other Emerging and Alternative Technologies)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... The Tognum Group and Swiss company Hug Engineering AG have agreed on a joint venture for cooperation in the field of exhaust aftertreatment. The new company will be established on Oct. 1, with its headquarters in Switzerland. Specialists from...

Ballard Power Systems.(EMISSIONS & ALTERNATIVES: Covering Fuel Cells and Other Emerging and Alternative Technologies)
September 1, 2008... Ballard Power Systems has extended a service contract with Daimler AG for a full service support package for fuel cell systems on six Mercedes-Benz Citaro buses by two years. This is the third service contract Ballard received for the buses...

Tenneco Inc.(EMISSIONS & ALTERNATIVES: Covering Fuel Cells and Other Emerging and Alternative Technologies)
September 1, 2008... Tenneco Inc. announced that it has become a global diesel emissions control system integration supplier to Caterpillar. In this role, Tenneco will work with Caterpillar to develop and produce diesel engine aftertreatment systems for Caterpillar...

Hydrogenics.(EMISSIONS & ALTERNATIVES: Covering Fuel Cells and Other Emerging and Alternative Technologies)
September 1, 2008... Hydrogenics will supply 20 fuel cell power packs for Concurrent Technologies Corp. to power Crown lift trucks for deployment from the Defense Distribution Depot at the Warner Robins Air Force base in Georgia. Hydrogenics anticipates delivery by...

EPA.(EMISSIONS & ALTERNATIVES: Covering Fuel Cells and Other Emerging and Alternative Technologies)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... The EPA has denied a request submitted by the state of Texas to reduce the nationwide Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS). Texas cited adverse economical impact from rising corn costs due to ethanol production in the April request. As a result, the...

Discussing DEF.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] As 2010 marks the next wave of emissions regulations for the on-highway industry, engine manufacturers such as Mack, Volvo, Daimler, PACCAR and most recently Cummins have announced their plans to meet the regulation...

Sauer-Danfoss launches new H1 hydraulic pump.(MOBILE HYDRAULIC SUPPLEMENT)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Sauer-Danfoss has announced the release of its new H1 115/130 cc mobile hydraulic pump. The H1 pump family was introduced in 2005 and continued to grow through 2007 with the H1 45/53 cc single pump and the 78 cc...

Helping to harness the sun and wind: Parker hydraulic technologies provide key support for advanced solar and wind power generation systems.(MOBILE HYDRAULIC SUPPLEMENT)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] As a global supplier of fluid power technologies, it's not uncommon to see Parker's hydraulic components and systems used in an extremely broad range of today's machines and equipment-everything from compact utility...

Parker unveils new master module for IQAN.(MOBILE HYDRAULIC SUPPLEMENT)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] While it has been on the cutting edge of advanced energy technologies, Parker hasn't neglected the development of its more conventional hydraulic technologies,, as over the last several months it launched a range of...

Stronger sensing.(MOBILE HYDRAULIC SUPPLEMENT)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] As more and more machines in the off-highway industry gravitate toward electrohydraulic operation, they require sensors to monitor fluid pressure and load. The latest introduction from Sensata Technologies B.V....

Smaller redundant sensor for mobile equipment.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Sensors Division of MTS has developed a smaller sensor for redundant measurement capabilities, building off the technology in its mobile hydraulic position sensors. The redesigned Temposonics MT sensor is a...

Anti-idling climate control.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)(Parker Hannifin Corp. Fluid Control Div.)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Parker Fluid Control Division has developed an industrial climate control solution solenoid valve, designed as an on/off valve with terminations that plug into the truck's auxiliary equipment to regulate heating and...

Bypass switches.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
September 1, 2008... Cummins Power Generation has developed a new range of closed-transition bypass switches for critical locations such as hospitals, data centers and 24/7 call centers. Cummins' BTPC bypass switches, rated from 150 to 4000 Amp, are designed to...

From cooling to cutting: versatility of mobile hydraulic systems demonstrated by Eaton applications in on-highway motor coaches to concrete cutting systems.(MOBILE HYDRAULIC SUPPLEMENT)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] One of the most fascinating aspects of modern mobile hydraulic technology is its ability to be found in an extremely broad range of applications. A case in point is provided by Eaton Hydraulics. The company, a...

Getting a clearer picture: corporate change gives hydraulics business new visibility inside, outside of Eaton.(MOBILE HYDRAULIC SUPPLEMENT)(Company overview)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] At the beginning of the current calendar year, the hydraulics business took on a new visibility within Eaton Corp. and most importantly, outside of Eaton Corp. In an effort to better reflect its growth and...

New valves, displays from Eaton.(MOBILE HYDRAULIC SUPPLEMENT)
September 1, 2008... Eaton Corp. has added a new range of manual lever valves to its line of Vickers screw-in cartridge valves (SiVCs). Intended for both mobile and stationary industrial applications at pressures up to 3000 psi, the new MLV9 valves are designed to...

A material edge: HydraForce finds increasing application of Dura-Bar ready solution to steady increase of hydraulic system pressures.(MOBILE HYDRAULIC SUPPLEMENT)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It's an inescapable fact that change in one area inevitably begets more changes elsewhere. And while the ripple effects may take some time to manifest themselves, they often can have the most improbable impacts. ...

Fiberoptic borescope.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Lenox Instrument Co. has developed the Twist-A-View borescope, a flexible fiberoptic orbital probe borescope, designed to allow 360 [degrees] inspections in small spaces* With a 0.16 in. diameter, the 28 in. long...

Industrial accelerometer.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)(Wilcoxon Research Inc.)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Wilcoxon Research has introduced the 780A industrial accelerometer for route-based data collection in fans, motors, pumps, blowers, compressors, chillers, gearboxes and mixers* The 780A is a general-purpose vibration...

Surface probe calibrator.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Omega's CL1600 surface probe calibrator is designed to calibrate and verify surface probe readings from 77[degrees] to 842[degrees]F. The calibrator was engineered with a 4.7 in. diameter aluminum surface, a PID...

Going with the flow--only faster: new Bosch Rexroth flow-sharing system designed to make implements work faster, be more responsive to operator.(MOBILE HYDRAULIC SUPPLEMENT)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] While over the years mobile hydraulic systems have become much more responsive to the operator's input, there is still a lot of room for improvement. In most conventional flow-sharing systems for example, the...

Filters for the underground.(MOBILE HYDRAULIC SUPPLEMENT)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Longwall mining is a form of underground mining in which a long wall of coal is sliced from the face of the mine. These longwall panels can extend 10,000 to 13,000 ft. long and are surfaced within the low vertical...

Hydraulic poppet cartridge valves.(PRODUCT INFORMATION CENTER)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Hydraulic poppet cartridge valves from Sun Hydraulics are detailed within a one-page literature item from the company. With a position-indicating switch, the valves carry an operating voltage range from 20 to 30 Vdc...

Oil sampling valves.(PRODUCT INFORMATION CENTER)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Fluid Line Products Inc. has a catalog available detailing its entire product line, including the Wear Chek Valve, designed to extract samples from hydraulic, engine and transmission fluid during continuous...

Emissions control products.(PRODUCT INFORMATION CENTER)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Information is available about Johnson Matthey's four-way selective catalytic reduction technology (SCRT). The SCRT incorporates a two-stage CRT particulate filter and urea injection to reduce PM, HC, CO and...

Engine certification.(PRODUCT INFORMATION CENTER)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ECO Inc. has published a data sheet detailing its services in helping manufacturers negotiate regulatory issues such as mobile and stationary engine certification and component verification. Services include engine...

Vibration sensors.(PRODUCT INFORMATION CENTER)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Wilcoxon Research has released a catalog on its vibration sensors. Technical notes and brochures from the company are included .within the catalog as well as a sensor selection guide to help choose the right...

Remote control system.(PRODUCT INFORMATION CENTER)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A brochure from Omnex Control Systems details its T42 remote control system for concrete boom trucks. A list of benefits, a diagram of the unit and photos of the long-range programmable radio mobile control system,...

High-performance gaskets.(PRODUCT INFORMATION CENTER)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Garlock Sealing Technologies has published a brochure on its new Sage Gylon gaskets designed for severe chemical services. The gaskets are designed to provide load. retention, permeability, sealability and resistance...

Seal and flow control.(PRODUCT INFORMATION CENTER)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Farmington Engineering has released a product packet including information sheets for its restrictors, valves and plugs. Details include information on its Cv plugs, which are used to seal cross-drilled holes in...

Basic hydraulic circuit design: understanding hydraulic motors.(HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS TRENDS)(Technical report)
September 1, 2008... In previous discussions of the basics of mobile hydraulics, we have covered the principle of displacement mechanisms used in hydraulic pumps, i.e., gear, vane and piston types, which dominate the technology. These are positive displacement...

Portable analyzer.(PRODUCT INFORMATION CENTER)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Product information is available for Zeltex's ZX-101KL, a portable, near-infrared octane/cetane analyzer for gasoline, ethanol-blended gasoline and diesel fuels. It is designed for pump inspections, spot checks at...

Rubber products.(PRODUCT INFORMATION CENTER)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Greene Rubber Co. offers details on its machining capabilities, molding processes and line of rubber products for the automotive and industrial markets. Greene produces a range of products from silicone sponges to...