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of the foremost where the major suppliers of propellers and nozzles for the U.S. market and the Americas are concerned.

For more information visit www.ricepro- pellers.com.mx, or

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American Vulkan

VULKAN Couplings are world renown for high quality, guaranteed torsional stiffness and damping capacity.

Brand names include the highly flexible

RATO Cou- p 1 i n g s ,

IVULKA-

I S T I K - L ,

IVULKAR-

I D A N - E ,

Protecting Gears and

Shafts from Vibration

VULKAN

Flexible

Couplings

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American VULKAN

FLEXOMAX, and TORFLEX. VULKAN Couplings are found on Diesel engines and electric motor-driven equipment including marine propulsion, on rigid-mounted or free standing transmissions, compressors, two-bearing generators and pumps.

Silicone elements are available on several couplings for high temperature applica- tions.

For more information visit the web at www.vulkanusa.com, or

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Kobelt Manufacturing

Since establish- ing our founda- tions in 1962,

Kobelt Manu- facturing Limit- ed has been committed to manufacturing some of the finest marine controls in the world. From our very first line of pneumatic controls, we've believed in the simple things — rugged construction, quality materials and prompt delivery to our customers.

Today, the technology has changed, but our commitment remains the same. From our innovations in electronic controls to our craftsmanship with bronze and stain- less steel, our products span the oceans of the world to further our reputation as an international leader in maritime technol- ogy-

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Look for these "Ship's Store" in upcoming editons:

February Cruise & Passenger Vessel

Products

March Coatings & Corrosion

Control

April Safety Products & Systems

May Fuels, Lubricants & Additives

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Wildcat Propellers

WildCat Propellers, in Norfolk

Va., uses computer equipment to measure, assess, and aid in the repair of commercial pro- pellers up to 120 in. New and repaired commercial propellers rarely meet even ISO Class 3

Standards (Low Accuracy) with poor hydrodynamic shape.

Remanufacturing these pro- pellers to Class I Tolerances yields noticeable and some- times dramatic improvements in both thrust (forward and reverse) and fuel economy, eliminating propeller induced vibration.

Circle No. 122 31.8 Lb/hp OF BOLLARD PULL

TELS: 011 526 983 6552

FAX: 011 520 984 2533 www.ricetiropellers.com.mx e-mai I: ric:epro|>[email protected].

MAZATLAN, MEXICO • TOTAL BOLLARD PULL (ALL ENGINES): 260050ths. • TOTAL PERFORMANCE: 28.27 Lbs/Hp (12.61 Kg/Hp) • RICE SYSTEM BOLLARD PULL (ALONE): 159000 Lbs

RICE SYSTEM PERFORMANCE: 31,8Lbs/Hp (14.2Kg/Hp)

TOTAL FREE RUNNING SPEED (ALL ENGINES): 13.3KNOTS

RICE SYSTEM FREE RUNNIG SPEED (ALONE): 11.7 KNOTS

PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE IN FILE

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