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United Technologies Names

Skiba Operations Director

For Diesel Systems Unit

Donald J. Skiba has been ap- pointed director-operations for the

United Technologies Diesel Sys- tems manufacturing facility in Co- lumbia, S.C. He is responsible for overall operating control and man- agement of the fuel injection pump manufacturing plant. Prior to mov- ing to the Columbia plant, he held the same position at the company's

Springfield, Mass., manufacturing facility.

United Technologies Diesel Sys- tems is a leading worldwide manu- facturer of diesel fuel injection sys- tems and components for diesel en- gines used in marine vessels, mobile construction equipment, stationary generator sets, and other applica- tions. The company, a division of

United Technologies Automotive, operates two U.S. plants and two in

Europe.

For free literature on United

Technologies Diesel Systems fuel injection systems and components,

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Once again, lower initial cost doesn't mean lower operating cost.

In recent laboratory tests. COPPER BLAST has a 50% cutting advantage over lower quality copper slags and, on many jobs, could do twice the work in the same time.

These same tests prove COPPER BLAST produces less dust during use than other sand or slag-based abrasives. Less dust means greater visibility and increased productivity. COPPER BLAST is certified by the California and Utah air quality standards boards.

Why all-purpose COPPER BLAST works harder.

Particles are angular. Every surface is a cutting surface. COPPER BLAST is harder so particles are not crushed on impact and can be reused on many jobs.

Because the six grades of COPPER BLAST are uniformly screened, more particles are similar in size. They strike the surface with the same mass and velocity, providing a more even anchor pattern.

COPPER BLAST is safe.

With very little dust, workers can see and have greater protection from silicosis, (a form of lung disease). The free silica con- tent of COPPER BLAST is so low it can't be detected by standard laboratory methods. COPPER BLAST meets all cur- rent OSHA, EPA and NIOSH chemical limits.

COPPER BLAST cleans faster at lower cost.

It makes sense. If you blast with a product that cuts better, cuts faster, creates less dust and lasts longer, your work forces will clean more surfaces in less time for less money. This makes premium-quality

COPPER BLAST a very cost-effective abrasive, especially with its safety benefits and low free silica levels.

If you're responsible for specifying or buying blasting material, we have a quality, performance and cost story you should hear. We can also show you how much dust particles cost on your jobs.

COPPER BLAST is made in a new, high- tech plant. It is available for immediate delivery throughout the West and Midwest.

Just call or write James D. Hansink,

Manager, Construction Materials, Rocky

Mountain Energy, 10 Longs Peak Drive,

Box 2000, Broomfield, CO 80020.

Or return the reader response card in this publication.

Call toll-free: 800 525-8113. (In Colorado, call collect 303/469-8844.) n ROCKY MOUNTAIN V ENERGY

A Subsidiary of Union Pacific Corporation

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Literature Available On

Harbormaster Transverse

Mounted Propulsion Unit

Harbormaster of Quincy, Mass.,

Division of Mathewson Corpora- tion, is offering literature on the company's SW-2000 and SW-3000 series transverse-mounted propul- sion unit.

The Harbormaster transverse de- sign propulsion unit makes use of the latest in power transmission technology to allow for mounting the chassis transversely on the ves- sel to greatly reduce the fore and aft deck space usually required.

In addition to descriptive text, the literature contains specific data on input speeds, lubrication and cooling, elevation, steering thrust, chassis, and propeller, and also a list of available options for controls, stem lengths, anti-cavitation plate, fuel tanks, and propellers. Included is a listing of the Harbormaster SW- 2000 and SW-3000 series models and cutaway drawing showing the elevating arc of 90 degrees from the vertical (deck level), which is stan- dard.

For free literature containing full information,

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Navy Awards Lockheed $9.2 Million For LSD

Shipboard Materials

Lockheed Shipbuilding Company of Seattle has been awarded a $9,227,640 face value increase to a previously awarded cost-plus-fixed

Navy contract for coordinated ship- board allowance list materials for

Landing Ship Dock (LSD) class ships. Work is expected to be com- pleted in January 1986. This con- tract was not competitively awarded. The Naval Sea Systems

Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity (N00024-83-C- 2018).

Crosby Group Adds New

Block To Product Line

The Crosby Group, Inc. of Tulsa, a subsidiary of Amhoist, has added a new try net block to its line of marine products. The F-453 block with a 6-inch-diameter forged steel sheave having a flame-hardened groove is capable of handling multi- line feeds through its extra-wide throat opening.

Another new feature of the F-453 is the round swivel eye for easier connections. The eye and the center pin are lubricated to facilitate han- dling, especially in high speeds where salt water affects metallic surfaces. To give longer service, the

F-453 is hot-dipped galvenized. Its zinc coating prevents the formation of rust, a common cause of ineffi- ciency in marine operations.

The F-453 try net block has a working load limit of five tons and an ultimate working load limit of 20 tons.

For a free 30-page brochure on

Crosby's marine products,

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Laboratory tests prove it! Copper Blast

Cuts 30-50% Better Than Lower-Quality Slag

And Up to 4 Times Faster Than Many Silica Sands.

Every edge ol a reusable COPPER BLAST particle is a cutting edge (magnified 17 times)

COPPER BLAST creates a uniform anchor pattern which provides good coating adhesion.

Workers using COPPER BLAST see what they're doing and do more work in less time These cratered surfaces were made by nickel slag (left) and silica sand abrasives (right).

They left more residue and will require more paint 14 Maritime Reporter/Engineering News