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Hyde Debuts Kvaerner

Eureka Firefighting

Systems At WorkBoat Show

Hyde Products will introduce

Kvaerner Eureka firefighting (Fi-

Fi) systems at the 1994 Interna- tional WorkBoat Show. Kvaerner

Eureka is a leader in large, modern

Fi-Fi systems.

Kvaerner Eureka has installed more than 200 systems on vessels throughout the world. Recent Fi-Fi deliveries include units placed aboard two new Foss tugs to be operated in Puget Sound.

Water monitors are available with capacities from 5,280 gpm to 15,840 gpm and with throw heights/lengths of 295 ft./595 ft. (90 m/181.4 m) to 427 ft./755 ft. (130.2 m/230.1 m).

These monitors feature optimum jet performance and hydraulic or elec- tric remote control. Kvaerner offers an aspirating type, foam shaper barrel with a built-in agitator for use in instances when only foam will do. The foam monitor has a capacity of 3,520 gpm. Remotely operated butterfly valves control the flow between the water barrel and the foam shaper.

Other Hyde products include a wide array of oil spill response equip- ment and deck machinery. Hyde

Products will be at booth 815 at the

New Orleans International

WorkBoat Show November 3-5.

For more information on Hyde

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MAN B&W Updates

Information On MC Engine

MAN B&W offers an updated, second-edition folder of information on its two-stroke MC engine pro- gram for 1994. The amendments over the first edition published in

January include: • The lower speed range for the

S90MC-T has been reduced from 64 to 56 rpm • The data given for the K90MC and

K90MC-C engines applies to the

Mark VI versions only • The S42MC Mark VI engine has been introduced • The L42MC, Mark VI engine has been extended to include nine, 10, 11 and 12 cylinder versions • The cylinder lubricating oil con- sumption data has been updated.

For information on receiving the updated folder

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Tri Tool Fixturing Machines

Weld Preps On Fittings

Tri Tool Inc. is now offering the

Model 530 Fitting Machine. This bench unit simultaneously bevels, faces and counterbores one- to four- in. elbows, crosses, tees, and reduc- ing fittings with positive repeatable positioning. The unit is useful for re-piping or modifying end prep bevel angles, land thicknesses and counterbores. It is also reportedly beneficial for providing a quick and

October, 1994 economical way to salvage used fit- tings. Features include a rotary indexing table for accurate angular relationships, the capability to cen- ter and square fittings without dis- turbing tool bit settings, XYZ posi- tioning with locks at all adjustments,

Y-axis depth stop, and electric pneu- matic power options. A dial indica- tor can be used for extra precision.

For more information on Tri Tool

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Tolo's GridLock™ For

Strength And Light Weight

Tolo Inc. offers a structural tech- nology known as GridLock™ that reportedly offers great specific strength and stiffness, corrosion re- sistance, damage tolerance, plus low weight and life-cycle costs. Accord- ing to Tolo, the structures can be redesigned for special structural characteristics such as harmonic tuning or biased weight require- ments. The technology employs a skin with an integral grid of vertical elements that interlock with grooves on the interior face of an opposing skin, using engineering materials from aluminum and titanium to com- posites, for use as doors, bulkheads, gates, decks and other applications.

For more information on Tolo Inc.

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