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MX-2100: Portable

Programmable Gas Detector

MX-2100 features new interchangeable, precali- brated smart sensors. It can monitor up to five gases simultaneously, plus the user can select from 31 preprogrammed combustible gases or choose from several others in a supplemental file. In addition to combustible gases and vapors, interchangeable smart sensors are avail- able for CO, H2S, O2, CO2, NO, NO2, NH3, Cl2,

HCl, HCN, H2, SO2 and other toxic gases.

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High-Pressure Switches

Danfoss launched a new range of high-pressure switches, supplementing the MBC 5100 pres- sure switch family. The new members of the

MBC-5100 family for high pressure measure- ment are designed with a completely new piston to convert the pressure. This is designed to open up new dimensions in high-pressure meas- urement.

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Jabsco's Offers New Pumps

Jabsco announced the PAR-Max 1.9 and 2.9 series; a three chamber diaphragm pump that is designed to provide smooth flow without requir- ing an accumulator tank for 2+ and 3+ fixtures.

The performance characteristics of these pumps match the needs of the typical vessel with a shower, water heater, and multiple sinks and toilets.

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New Enviro Technologies

Hyde Marine offers several new environmental technologies. Hyde offers UV disinfection sys- tems for many shipboard applications including;

BWT, drinking water, treated sewage and gray water effluent, swimming pools and spas, air duct disinfection, and disinfection of virtually any water based waste stream. Hyde also intro- duced several new shipboard environmental technologies. The JMAR BioSentry monitor for microorganisms in drinking water and other water systems.The Glosten Ballast Management

System (GBMS) automates compliance with non- indigenous species water quality regulations.

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Iveco Engine Certification

Iveco Motors of North America announced EPA

Tier II off-highway certification for the Sofim HPI 2.3L diesel engine. The Sofim HPI 2.3L is a 4- cylinder diesel engine, with a power rating of 114 hp at 3,900 rpm and weighs 463 pounds.

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Water Lubricated Prop Shaft

Bearings for Cruise Ship

Princess Cruises specified Thordon water lubri- cated COMPAC propeller shaft bearing systems for two new Grand Class cruise ships (Hull No's 6131 and 6132) being built at Fincantieri

Cantieri Navali Italiani SpA for 2007 and 2008 delivery. Thordon Bearings is supplying its unique COMPAC Single Key Design Bearings for the 116,000 GRT twin screw newbuild vessel.

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ESAB Debuts Jesse James

Multimaster 260

ESAB Welding and Cutting Products launched the Jesse James MultiMaster 260, part of the new Jesse James Signature Series line of equip- ment. In addition to the MultiMaster 260, the ini- tial line includes the Jesse James PowerCut 650, and the Jesse James PUROX MetalMaster oxyfuel outfit. The MultiMaster 260 multipurpose welding machine offers welding for MIG, DC TIG and stick electrode welding, combined with exceptional simplicity of set-up and operation.

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Self Contained Jet Drive

Proves Effective

Sword Marine Technology offers its self-con- tained engine and waterjet package: the JetPac.

Recently it was used to power a 23-ft. Zodiac

SRO 700 to what the drive manufacturer termed "outstanding results." At 2,600 rpm, and on plane, the JetPac pushed the boat to about 20 mph. At 3,000 rpm, speed increased to over 25.5 mph at a fuel burn rate of six mpg.

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Self-Priming, High Capacity

Pumps from Viking

Viking Pump offers high capacity pumps for ter- minals and tank farms. Self-priming, with suction lift capability, they can be mounted above the liq- uid level for unloading barges and tankers, used for both loading and unloading or line stripping.

Terminal applications include petroleum prod- ucts, vegetable oils, animal fats and oils, chemi- cals, asphalt, molasses, alcohols, fertilizers and many other bulk liquids.

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Compact Boring Bar 4500

Climax Portable Machine Tools, a provider of machining solutions, introduces the BB4500

Boring Machine for line boring repairs on heavy construction and mining equipment. The new tool suitable for boring maintenance on bridges, ships, and turbines. The BB4500 is designed for pneumatic, hydraulic, or electric power and pro- vides two bolt exchange of motors.

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Norsafe launches Rescube

Norsafe launched Rescube, an evacuation sys- tem specifically designed for passenger ferries and cruise ships. Rescube with capacity of 330, follows to replace conventional davit launched lifeboats onboard ferries and cruise ships. The

Norsafe Rescube lifeboat has been designed to act as a safe area, reduce congestion and deploy rapidly. And because the Rescube is an integrated part of the ship superstructure, placed into the fire bulkhead between rescue zones, passengers can make their way to the lifeboats from up to six decks in parallel. This configuration also reduces the deck space occu- pied by lifeboats up to 30 percent, the manu- facturer said.

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Two New Pumps from Allweiler

Allweiler AG introduced its new main-engine lube oil pump in two-stage design. Allmarine Melo is designed to be an efficient, robust, and reliable centrifugal pump. Also introduced Alltrimm, a new anti-heeling inline propeller pump with unique technology, with increased capacity..

In Allmarine Melo, all wearing parts are arranged to make them accessible without requiring dis- assembly of the pump. The pump is available in a variety of sizes with a maximum capacity of 1500 cu. m./hr. and a maximum oil temperature of 100°C. The new two-stage design enables pressures of up to 10 bar. The Alltrimm pump is an inline propeller pump with reversible

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