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Coupling Corp/s Flexxors

Offer Flexibility

Coupling Corp. has manufac- tured Flexxors — touted as the most flexible shaft coupling in the industry — since 1968. The cou- plings are based on lightweight, flexible diaphragms that transmit high torques, while providing the largest deflection capabilities for axial, angular and offset misalign- ments. The couplings are report- edly excellent for marine applica- tions because they are designed to minimize transmissions of axial forces, or forces due to misalign- ment. Flexxors reportedly trans- mit virtually no vibration between shafts, and require no lubrication or maintenance. Coupling Corp.'s reference list includes Premier

Cruise Lines, and has at least eight couplings installed on main engine drives for the line's ships.

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Electric Podded Propulsion

To Be Discussed At

Conference

All Electric Ship 98: Developing

Benefits for Maritime Applications is the title of a conference sched- uled for September 29 and 30 in

London. The conference will, among other topics, review the technical and marketable future of electric podded propulsion, and review the arguments for and against AC or DC distribution.

The conference is scheduled to look at revolutionary new approaches to devise the most cost effective electric ship of the future.

The U.S. Navy's latest electric power generation and propulsion motor developments will be revealed, as will the Dutch Navy's first experience with the new diesel electric LPD.

For additional information con- tact Louise Pembroke at tel: +44 171 481 8493; fax: +44 171 488 1854; e-mail: [email protected].

Mobil Introduces New

Version Of Synthetic Oil

Mobil Corp. recently introduced an improved version of its Mobil

SHC 600 Series of synthetic lubri- cants for gears and bearings, which is designed to last up to eight times longer than mineral

MR/EN Marine Propulsion Supplement * oil. The reformulated synthetic lubricants can also reportedly offer substantial anti-foam capability, and outstanding stability and per- formance in the presence of water, while maintaining viscosity in extreme temperatures. In addi- tion, the reformulated products are orange, devised to help cus- tomers more easily detect oil levels in the sight glass on their equip- ment.

The reformulated product — which just became available in the

U.S. and Latin America on Sept. 1

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Protecting Gears and

Shafts from Vibration

VULKAN

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