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Peterson Launches

Another MCM (continued) mine neutralization capability by utilizing state-of-the-art combat systems equipment. Mine counter- measure technology is incorporated into a specially designed platform which includes low-magnetic signa- ture diesel engines, a precise elec- tronic navigation system, minehunt- ing and classification sonar, and a mine neutralization system. The

MCM mission is to hunt, neutralize and sweep mines in coastal waters and critical overseas areas.

A wide variety of special skills, equipment and materials are uti- lized in laminating the ship's major structure from Douglas fir, white oak and Alaskan cedar, sheathed with glass-reinforced plastic. This

Avenger class MCM represents the largest wooden ships in the Navy fleet. They are 224-feet long with a beam of 38 feet 11 inches and a draft of 11 feet 3 inches. The vessel's dis- placement is 1,145-ton light ship and 1,250-ton full load. The MCM is powered by four diesel engines rated at 600 hp each. They are equipped with a 350-hp bow thruster and electric power is supplied by three 60-Hz, 376-kw generators. The

MCM accommodates a crew of 81.

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Here's the better way to meet your long bar and shaped shaft needs

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Forge.

Armco produces finished lengths up to 38 feet with weight up to 12,000 pounds.

Computerized manufacturing assures accurately reproduced multiple pieces. You benefit from close tolerances, excellent straightness, consistent analysis and structure, plus extremely flexible manufacturing sched- ules to meet your exact require- ments.

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Volvo Penta Names

Alan Revington

New General Manager

Alan Revington

Alan Revington was recently named general manager and a mem- ber of the board of directors of Vol- vo Penta of America. Robert

Bridge has taken a position in cor- porate finance with Volvo North

America Corporation and will re- main on the board of directors for

Volvo Penta of America.

Mr. Revington, a native of Man- chester, England, holds a degree in mechanical engineering and is a cor- porate member of the Institution of

Mechanical Engineering. He brings to his new position more than a doz- en years' experience with Volvo

Penta in the United Kingdom and

Sweden. For three years while head- quartered in Sweden, he served as marine engine sales manager for

North America and Europe. Imme- diately prior to coming to the

United States, he spent a year as a director of Hydrodiesel, Ltd. in

England, marketing diesel powered industrial equipment.

Mr. Revington has held various posts in professional organizations in the United Kingdom. These in- clude vice chairman, The Marine

Engine Manufacturers Association; council member, The Ship and

Boatbuilders National Federation; and chairman, The Manchester

Polytechnic Engineering Society.

PMB Offers Literature

On Actuated Multi-Port

Valve Manifold

PMB's state of the art actuated multi-port ball valve manifold sim- plified the piping system on com- puter controlled U.S. Coast Guard cutters.

Six multi-port ball valves are con- trolled by three double-acting vane actuators. Limit switches give posi- tive valve position indication on a remote panel to the operator.

Multi-port ball valves in four- and five-seated configuration are avail- able in sizes %-inch to 4 inches.

Pressures to 400 psig and tempera- tures to 500° F are possible. Metals include bronze, ductile iron, carbon steel and 316 S.S.

Actuators are available in double- acting and spring-return pneumat- ics and weatherproof and explosion- proof electrics.

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