2014 Articles
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- John Deere Expands Tier 3 Engine Lineup page: 144
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on November 2014John Deere Power Systems (JDPS) introduced new propulsion ratings to its EPA Marine Tier 3 engine offerings. The new PowerTech 4045TFM85 propulsion ratings expand the John Deere Marine Tier 3 lineup with two ratings for continuous and heavy duty applications (M1 rating with 75 kW (100 hp) at 2400 rp
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- WEG’s CFW11W Offers Higher Power page: 144
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on November 2014WEG presented its CFW11W variable speed drive to the shipbuilding and marine industry for the first time recently, and according to WEG, the water-cooled drive offers up to 40% higher power in a more compact size than standard air-cooled inverters and as a result enables shipbuilders to increase eff
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on November 2014Caterpillar Oil & Gas planned to launch the Cat Offshore Power Generation Module, a new modular solution for FPSO and offshore platform main power. The Cat Offshore Power Generation Module is a turnkey EPC scope, scalable, single lift, modular power plant product that includes full integration into
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on November 2014DNV-GL approved the design of the Wärtsilä WST-14 thruster, significant as approval was granted based on a thruster design that has yet to be introduced into full series production. The approval by DNV-GL follows the release of Wärtsilä’s next generation of thrusters at the end of 2013. The new WST
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- New Generation of Turbochargers page: 141
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on November 2014For the first time, MAN Diesel & Turbo will develop a turbocharger series exclusively for two-stroke engines that is especially designed and optimized to fulfill Tier III requirements. Compared to the TCA turbocharger range, TCT efficiency shows an increase of 5% through using newly-developed compre
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- Tier III Marine Power: Genset with SCR page: 140
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on November 2014Rolls-Royce brand MTU and Fairplay Towage are set to test an MTU diesel genset with SCR exhaust after treatment in a harbor tug in order to verify compliance with IMO Tier III emission requirements that come into force as of 2016. According to the manufacturer, the nitrogen oxide (NO x) emissions wi
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- Flow Control for Multi-pump Applications page: 152
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on November 2014The VACON 100 FLOW is an AC drive designed to improve flow control for multi-pump applications in which several pumps are used in place of a single one. Multiple pump solutions help lighten the load by spreading it across several pumps, thus offering greater energy efficiency and system redundancy –
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- J D Neuhaus Hydraulic Lifts page: 152
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on November 2014J D Neuhaus has added Profi and EH monorail hoist ranges, units providing 75 and 100 metric ton lift capacities, to their offerings. Where heavy loads are lifted and transported in restricted spaces with only minimum headroom, then a JDN ultra-low monorail hydraulic hoist range has been introduced,
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- PalmScope Video Inspection System page: 152
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on November 2014The PalmScope (DCS950) from General Tools & Instruments is a pocket-sized video inspection system built to survive harsh environments of vessel maintenance and offshore maintenance. The clamshell design allows the camera-tipped probe to be coiled safely and conveniently inside the device. Retailing
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- ESAB’s New Welding Wire page: 152
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on November 2014ESAB Welding & Cutting Products introduces Coreweld C6 LF, a new low manganese emission, high efficiency metal-cored welding wire developed in response to new EPA regulations and guidelines from ACGIH (American Conference of Government Industrial Hygienists) for manganese exposure limits. Coreweld C
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- Self-Leveling, Height Adjustable Chocks page: 152
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on November 2014SKF Vibracon self-leveling and height adjustable chocks are designed to enable easy and accurate mounting of rotating machinery to base frames, steel foundations or plates while eliminating Soft Foot (improper contact between a machine casing and the baseplate used to support it). These mechanical c
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- Portable Fire Extinguishers page: 152
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on November 2014Tyco Fire Protection Products (TFPP) launched the ANSUL SENTRY High-Flow, Stored-Pressure Fire Extinguisher to its global network of Authorized ANSUL Distributors. Designed specifically for commercial, compliance markets, this portable fire extinguisher provides cost-effective, high performing fire
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- New Gear Grease and Oils from Klüber page: 152
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on November 2014Klϋber Lubrication introduced Klübersynth GE 46-1200, a synthetic long-term gear grease for a variety of gear applications, and Klübersynth UH1 6 Series, a complete line of polyglycol gear oils available in ISO VG from 100-1,000 for a variety of industries. Klübersynth GE 46-1200 grease, suited for
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- KO-LINK Towing Ring from Lankhorst Ropes page: 151
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on November 2014The KO-LINK towing ring, developed by KOTUG International BV, is available from Lankhorst Ropes. The KO-LINK ring increases synthetic towing line service life by preventing the HMPE pennant from cutting through the line. KO-LINK is a highly polished, lightweight, aluminum ring, which is inserted and
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- New Rolling Bearing Grease from Klüber page: 151
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on November 2014Klϋber Lubrication introduced Klübertherm HB 88-182 for the long-term lubrication of rolling bearings. This lubricating grease offers excellent high-temperature properties and can be used for both low loads combined with high speeds and high loads combined with low speeds. It is fully synthetic and
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on November 2014The all-electric Zero Cat ferry, currently under construction at the Fjellstrand yard in Norway, will enter service next year with Norled as the first Norwegian vessel equipped with Survitec Group’s most advanced ESS MES automatic escape slide system. The new slide can be launched and ready for pass
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on November 2014ACO Marine introduces a new version of its Maripur wastewater treatment range. The next generation ACO Maripur NF sewage treatment system was developed to ensure operators of specialist tonnage in Jthe passenger and mega-yacht sectors comply with the impending IMO Resolution MEPC 227(64) – including
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on November 2014BMT ARGOSS and BMT announced a new service as part of its marine casualty investigation portfolio. Using REMBRANDT, the simulation tool developed by BMT ARGOSS, the newly formed Collision Reconstruction and Simulation Team will be able to accurately reconstruct specific incidents involving collisi
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- Cummins Debuts Mobile Tier 4 Generators page: 150
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on November 2014U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final certified mobile generator sets with 150 kW to 275 kW power outputs are now available from Cummins Power Generation for the rental market. The new units are based on the Cummins QSB7 and QSL9 engine platforms that have undergone refinements to meet EPA Tier 4 Final regulations.
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on November 2014Victaulic introduces the Style DLY Delta-Y assembly, a combination of preassembled Victaulic cast grooved fittings, rigid couplings and butterfly valves. The Delta-Y assembly is designed specifically for bulk cement/barite systems on offshore oil platforms and is also ideal for drilling mud and othe