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FailSafe

Early Warning System

The major cause of motor breakdown in the marine industry is insulation degradation when the motor is idle.

Until the FailSafe Insulation Monitor was introduced, automatic warning of impending insulation problems was not available. FailSafe devices provide continuous monitoring of insulation resistance with automatic early warning of possible insulation failure. CIRCLE NO. 146

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Transas GMDSS Simulators

To implement GMDSS by 1999, over 4,000 officers will need to be trained each month. Transas

GMDSS Simulators will help with this massive task. Suitable for very complex communication tasks with- out sacrificing user friendliness,

Transas GMDSS Simulators are a key element for any GMDSS train- ing ashore and onboard.

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Baldt Anchors

Because the anchor is the key to effec- tive mooring or anchoring, it is essen- tial to know what to expect from vari- ous types, and the associated hardware.

Baldt Incorporated's Hardware brochure provides detailed descriptions of all Baldt anchor products, as well as the recommended applications and minimum performance characteristics of each. CIRCLE NO. 148 ipmc

Distributed Control & Monitoring

System

Prime Mover Controls, Inc. offers a color brochure featuring the PMC

Omni Chief Distributed Control And

Monitoring System for shipboard engine and machinery alarm annuncia- tion. Prime Mover Controls, Inc., 3600 Gilmore Way, Burnaby, BC,

Canada V5G 4R8. email: info@pmc- controls.com. tel: (604) 433-4644 fax: (604) 433-5570. CIRCLE NO. 149

PORTABLE DYNAMIC

POSITIONING SYSTEM

CSI for Quality Interiors -

Worldwide

CSI's mobile construction teams have provided and installed quality marine interiors in over 80 vessels throughout the world, since 1984, from cruise ships to casino boats.

Specialties include: joiner/bulk- heads; doors; ceiling systems; paint and wall coverings; tile and carpet; and more.

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Flange Facing Systems

Wachs makes flange facing fast, affordable and easy. Now anyone can produce a lathe quality surface finish on flat and raised face flanges in min- utes. Wachs flange facing systems fea- ture fast and easy set up, simple oper- ation, solid performance and built in versatility. You'll eliminate flange replacement, reclaim scrap flanges and flanged valves, and minimize downtime. CIRCLE NO. 151

Diesel Engine Performance

Analysis

The Doctor Systems, from Icon

Research, provide extensive information on the performance of engines quickly, simply and accurately. Older engines can benefit just as much as new ones, and the systems can provide rapid payback of the investment cost.

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Portable Dynamic Positioning

Systems

Portable DP systems from

Thrustmaster of Texas allow instant conversion of a dumb barge or a conventional OSV into a dynamic positioned work vessel. The whole system can be installed or removed in a few days without the need for vessel modifications or drydocking.

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I-HIGH TECHNOLOGY

PRODUCTS

The New Standard in Hand

Plasma Cutting

Hypertherm's Powermax800 delivers fast, high quality cuts on .5-in. mild steel, aluminum or stainless, with sufficient power for cutting ,75-in. or even severing one-in. Unique torch design allows drag cutting with long parts life. Advanced, portable, multi-voltage power supply delivers reliable, high-duty output for the toughest applications.

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Insulation Specialists

Portacover Insulation Blankets from

Pacor are ideally suited for use on diesel engine exhaust systems, silencers, marine exhausts, gas and steam turbines, valves and flanges.

Pacor is a leading innovator in the design and manufacture of removable blankets to fit any size or shape. A basic Portacover will withstand tem- peratures to 1,200 degrees F.

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High Technology Products

Examples of typical marine applications for these epoxy resin compounds, epoxy adhesives, specialty coatings and pourable chocking systems are outlined in this bulletin. These products are proven for all types of vessels, offshore platforms, mooring buoys and crane rails. Other uses include LNG/LPG tank mounting; hull and rudder fairing; and heavy-duty nonskid coatings.

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Rental Temperature Control

Aggreko is the largest worldwide sup- plier of rental power, temperature con- trol and oil-free compressed air equip- ment. Our product line includes silenced generators, HVAC and process chillers, air-conditioners, elec- tric heaters, dehumidifiers, 100% oil- free air compressors and a complete line of accessories. Aggreko offers 24- hour energency assistance.

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