Short 1982Peter Articles
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on May 1984The world's most extensive line of braided, round plaited and inline ropes is described and illustrated in a new catalog just released by Samson Ocean Systems, Inc. The catalog provides specifications, breaking strengths, elongation data and weights for ropes made of Duron® and Dacron Polye
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on May 1984Recognizing that the formal process for review of specifications provides for only a short review period, the Naval Sea Systems Command is soliciting technical suggestions for improving specifications which it plans to revise in the next several months. This specification is: MIL-P-19131, P
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on May 1984PBM is offering new literature on their new line of 6 to 12 valve manifolds. The manifolds are finding favor among design engineers working with automated or computerized piping systems. Featuring a more positive and more efficient fluid control, these special configurations offer an economi
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on May 1984Henry J. Somerville has been appointed Director of Equipment Business Development for the newly-formed Corporate Business Development Group of Foster Wheeler Corporation. The group will direct Foster Wheeler's continued expansion into new fields of endeavor. Mr. Somerville joined Foster Wheel
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on May 1984The certification of Omnipure marine sanitation devices by the Direktoratet For Statens Skibstilsyn for operation in Danish waters was announced recently by Len Langeland, president of Omnipure, a division of Sigma- Chapman, Inc. headquartered in Houston, Texas. "Certification is very difficu
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on May 1984A new line of emergency marker lights with provisions for attaching to a life vest or jacket has been announced by ACR Electronics of Hollywood, Fla. The three lights- Models 631, 632, and 633—are of similar design but each has distinctive features to suit individual preferences. The 631, a
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on May 1984To reduce downtime and prolong the life of hydraulic/lubrication components, Stauff Corporation of Waldwick, N.J., introduces the Betapure"1 line of low-and highpressure filter elements. The new elements capture silt size particles and virtually eliminate component failures due to abrasive w
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on May 1984Mueller Steam Specialty has literature available on its new easyopen basket strainer. It is designed to provide maximum straining protection for costly pipe line equipment and at the same time for quick, easy servicing. The quick-opening cover is secured with non-yoke type knobs. The cover
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on May 1984The Naval Sea Systems Command has exercised an option, under a previous letter contract with Edo Corporation, in the amount of $11,401,000 covering improvements to 12 AN/SQR-18A sonar systems, converting them to AN/ SQR-18A(V) 1 systems. This procurement includes ancillary spares, technical
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on May 1984John Dane III, president of Moss Point Marine, Inc., Escatawpa, Miss., has announced that Joseph H. Le Blanc Jr., has joined their organization as director of marketing and sales. Mr. Le Blanc graduated from Tulane University with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. He is a regis
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on May 1984Suk-eui Hong, formerly executive vice president of Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. Ltd. (HHI), has been appointed executive vice president of Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Co. Ltd. (HMDI, and Chongki Kwon, formerly director in charge of the Estimation Department, has been named director in charge of t
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on May 1984The U.S. Naval Sea Systems Command has awarded to Isotta Fraschini S.p.A. of Milan, Italy, a firm-fixed-price contract for production and support of amagnetic diesel engines to be installed in U.S. Mine Countermeasures (MCM) ships. The initial award provides for procurement of ID 36 SS6 V-A
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on May 1984The Maritime Administration has awarded a $342,500 contract to Seaworthy Engine Systems, Inc., Essex, Conn., as part of a cooperative research project to evaluate the benefits of applying exotic ceramic and metallic coatings to combustion system components of high-speed marine diesels. The
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on May 1984A new 28-page catalog from Blackmer Pump Division of Dover Corporation, Grand Rapids, Mich., presents their complete line of rotary positive displacement, sliding vane pumps for industrial processing and liquid transfer applications. Included are pumps specially designed for handling corrosi
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on May 1984Autronica Marine U.S.A., Northvale, N.J., has announced the promotion of Harry S. Ford to vice president and director of technical services. Autronica Marine U.S.A. represents the Norwegian Companies of Autronica A/S and Moland Automation A/S, covering a board range of marine electronic mon
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on May 1984Rockwood Systems Corporation, Lancaster, Texas, has introduced a new ball valve line (900 Series). It is described in new literature as a stainless steel bar stock type ball valve that ranges from 3/8-inch to 2 inches. Rockwood Systems, a leading manufacturer of quality ball valves, feels t
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on May 1984Three key appointments have been made at Delta Steamship Lines, a subsidiary of Crowley Maritime Corporation, according to a recent announcement by Richard F. Andino, Crowley senior vice president and general manager of its Latin American Division, New York. Richard A. Simpson has been app
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on May 1984Eastern Marine, Inc. of Panama City, Fla., recently signed a contract with Lake Champlain Transportation of Burlington, Vermont, for the construction of an automobile/ passenger ferry. The vessel will have a length overall of 180 feet, beam of 43 feet 6 inches, and depth of 12 feet. Lake Ch
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on May 1984BFGoodrich of Akron, Ohio, recently announced the acquisition of Lucian Q. Moffitt, Inc., also of Akron. The new subsidiary, a marine products distributor, will operate within BFGoodrich's Engineered Products Group and strengthen the company's standing in the marine market. John Foulk, prev
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on April 15, 1984Reliance Electric Company of Cleveland is offering its 1984 Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) parts catalog. The parts, tools, and services described in this 144-page book can help provide quick, efficient repair of motor and drive equipment. Chapters included describe control parts,