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completed ship sections and oil platform modules within production facilities. In the field of intermodal transportation, Kamag manufactures a vehicle for the movement of interchangeable swap bodies, allowing easy and fast transport of swap bodies without retraction of support legs.

This system is part of JIT logistics. Kamag has developed efficient, time-saving equipment for the maritime industry, using a modular con- struction system and sophisticated hydraulic and electronic technology as a base.

For more information on Kamag Transporttechnik

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Markey Line Instrumentation Displays

Markey electronic displays.

Markey Ma- chinery has intro- duced new in- strumentation displays to serve as "stand alone" systems for Markey research winches and other equipment. Designed for exposed on-deck duty, the electronic displays offer easy installation, operation, and a modular design adaptable to new or existing instrumentation systems. Au- dible alarms, operator interfaces and winch con- trol features are available on all standard mod- els. The larger Series 200 displays are currently being used aboard National Oceanic and Atmo- spheric Administration vessels David Starr Jor- dan and Discoverer. The smaller Series 100 displays along with Markey CTD and traction winches will be supplied for 26 research vessels being built by Halter Marine.

For more information on Markey Machinery

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Intercon Supplies Equipment For

Commercial and Military Markets

Intercon's diverse line of deck machinery and material handling equipment serves both com- mercial marine markets and naval applications.

The company's scope of work includes fabrica- tion and machining. Intercon's Tug/Barge Cou- pler System was recently installed on Penn

Maritime's new 7,000-hp tugs Eliza and Lucia.

Intercon's full line of towing and anchor han- dling winches, hoists, and windlasses continue to be specified for workboats and related vessels.

Intercon winches range in size from 20,000- to 1,000,000-lb. line pull. Full production of propul- sion gear casings for DDG-51 Class Aegis De- stroyers recent Navy deliveries also included a unique 30-KIP FADOSS traction winch system.

For more information on Intercon

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Jeamar Debuts New Sheaves

Jeamar Winches Inc. has introduced a new line of steel sheaves and directional blocks. These new steel sheaves are cold-formed and supplied complete with lifetime lubri- cated bearings. Ac- cording to the manu- facturer, cold-form- ing creates a work- hardened surface en- suring long wire rope life, and reduces wear on the sheave.

The use of lubricated bearings in the sheaves is reported to reduce the friction losses.

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VULKAN-the Flexible Coupling

Experts since 1951.

HARINE, CONSTRUCTION AND INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS

RATO Family

Four (4) application specific designs to couple engines to generate, marine gears, industrial compressors and pumps. For precise system tuning several torsional stiffnesses are available for each size/type. A variety of interfaces are also available, including flywheel-to-shaft, flywheel-to-universal joint, shaft-to-shaft, and limited end-float designs.

Torque ratings go up to 464,660 Ib.-ft.

YKE and YKE TR

Designed for engine-mounted marine transmissions and pump drives.

The VKE is available in various sizes to transmit up to 4,649 Ib.-ft. of torque with several torsional stiffnesses per size. The VKE TR is a dual sfness rate design that is especially effective at eliminating idle speed gear rattle in engine-mounted marine transmissions. VKE TR can transmit up to 738 Ib.-ft. of torque. Both couplings feature a splined output hub to allow blind assembly to the driven equipment.

Developed for connecting engines to marine transmissions, pump, generators, and similar equipment. 'Plug-in' element design allows for blind assembly. Designs are available to connect flywheel-to- shaft and shaft-to-shaft. Sizes are available to transmit up 18,439

Ib.-ft. of torque with several stiffnesses per size for system tuning.

VKL is a self-supporting coupling for use in applications with universal or constant velocity (CV) joint shafts. The connection interfaces available include flywheel-to-flange, flange-to-flange and shaft-to- shaft. Sizes are available to transmit up to 9,225 Ib.-ft. of torque.

Four stiffness options per size allow for precise system tuning.

TSCHAN

TSCHAN jaw style couplings are designed for use in all types of industrial applications where a torsionally soft coupling is not required. Designs available include shaft-to-shaft, flywheel to shaft, and flange to shaft.

American VULKAN also offers:

PARTS & SERVICE for its complete Line of Couplings, including EZ, EZS, EZR,

VKP and VP.

American

VULKAN

Corporation

The experts in controlling torsional vibrations.

American VULKAN, in addition, offers:

CUSTOM COUPLING DESIGNS,

TORSIONAL VIBRATION ANALYSIS,

IN-PLANT& JOB-SITE SERVICE.

P.O. Drawer 673 • Winter Haven, Florida 33882-0673 • (813)324-2424 • Fax (813) 324-4008

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