Diesel Progress North American Edition back issues from January 2009:
The 8th plug.(TOP DEAD CENTER)
Jan 01, 2009; ... Maybe the best line in the recent financial woes has been: "if the Detroit Lions go 0-16, do they qualify for a federal bailout?" Funny stuff. Low-hanging humor fruit, but funny stuff nonetheless. But it does beg the question, is there any leadership more deserving of ...
Onset of winter brings some fuelish issues to trucking.(STREET SMARTS)
Jan 01, 2009; ... With cold temperatures upon us in the North Country, it's none too soon for truck fleets and their suppliers to take a good look at what lies ahead. By cold, I'm talking about 20[degrees]F and lower. Any temperatures colder than this can impact straight No. 2 diesel fuel. ...
SSLs, MTLs, now CTLs.(COMPACT EQUIPMENT)
Jan 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] While Caterpillar has had tracked loader machines sold under the multi-terrain loader (MTL) name since 2001 and wheeled loaders with its skid-steer loader (SSL) line since 1998, it recently added three compact track loaders (CTL) to its loader range with ...
New GM at Hatz Diesel in U.S.(DIESEL HR)(William C. Durant promoted at Motorenfabrik Hatz Gmbh & Co. )(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2009 ... Ruhstorf, Germany-based Motorenfabrik Hatz Gmbh & Co. KG has announced that William C. Durant has been promoted to vice president and general manager at Hatz Diesel of America. Durant was previously engineering manager at ...
New VP at Haldex Hydraulics.(DIESEL HR)
Jan 01, 2009 ... Martin Bradford has been appointed vice president and general manager at the Rockford, Ill., plant of Haldex Hydraulics Corp. Bradford joins Haldex from Uson LP in Houston, Texas, where he was vice president of operations. He also previously worked for Concentric Pumps Inc., ...
New executive positions at Dana.(DIESEL HR)(Frank Sheehan, James Wojciehowski and Brian Couch appointed)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2009 ... Dana Holding Corp. has announced the appointment of three new executive positions within the company's commercial truck and off-highway groups. Frank Sheehan was appointed president of international business for Dana's Heavy Vehicle Systems Group; James Wojciehowski was named vice ...
Generac.(DIESEL HR)(York Ragen appointed as chief financial officer)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2009 ... GENERAC: York Ragen has been appointed chief financial officer at Generac Power Systems. Ragen joined Generac in 2005 as director of finance and in 2007 was named vice president of ...
Oil Purification Systems.(DIESEL HR)
Jan 01, 2009 ... OIL PURIFICATION SYSTEMS: Oil Purification Systems (OPS) has appointed Steve Carroll as president of the newly formed Oil and Gas Business Unit, established to provide additional support for the company's current and prospective customers in the oil and gas ...
Genie.(DIESEL HR)
Jan 01, 2009 ... GENIE: David Brotherton has been named product manager for the Genie articulating boom product line. He will report to Alan Lofurno, global general manager, aerial boom product line. Brotherton will be responsible for developing ...
Dateline.(Calendar)
Jan 01, 2009 ... SEPTEMBER * Sept 24-March 24 Diesel Progress Online Show VII--At www.dieselprogress.com & Diesel Progress Magazine, Diesel Progress 20855 Watertown Road, Suite 220 Waukesha, WI 53186 Tel: (262) 754-4100 Fax: (262) ...
Outlook for the rental equipment markets hasn't gotten any better.(TRENDLINES)
Jan 01, 2009; ... When last we looked at the equipment rental industry, which was in the middle of last year, we saw some rough times ahead. A great many things have changed from July to now--energy prices have fallen as much as 60%, inflation is no longer a significant worry, we've watched as the global ...
Happy @%#**#%@!-ing new year: U.S. construction machinery manufacturers expecting a tough 2009, according to AEM survey.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Jan 01, 2009 ... The construction equipment manufacturing industry, which endured significant business declines in 2008, can expect a flat year in North America in 2009. That's the consensus according to the annual outlook survey undertaken by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). The ...
EPA OKs OBD: heavy-duty onboard diagnostics standards mirror light-duty rules; manufacturers required to share service and repair information.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Jan 01, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized its regulations that will require the emissions control systems of large highway diesel- and gasoline-powered trucks to be monitored for malfunctions by an onboard diagnostic system (OBD) similar ...
Tier it goes--Perkins makes its move; company opts for EGR over SCR; new range of Tier 4 Interim/Stage 3b diesel engines eventually to be built in U.K., China, Brazil.(DIESEL ENGINES)
Jan 01, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Although not the first to reveal its hand over technology for EPA Tier 4 Interim/EU Stage 3b off-highway engine emissions standards, Perkins has now detailed its plans. The U.K. company and its parent group, Caterpillar, have invested heavily ...
Godwin Pumps.(POWERLINES)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2009 ... Godwin Pumps has announced two new facility locations. In Long Beach, Calif., the company opened its 25th branch location. It is positioned to provide rental, sales and service to several major refineries and to support the ongoing municipal, industrial and construction business in the ...
Inland Power Group.(POWERLINES)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2009 ... Inland Power Group, the Butler, Wis.-headquartered engine and transmission distributor, announced it will relocate its Rockford, Ill., operations to a new facility. The new site has 14 service bays and approximately 23,000 sq.ft. under roof and is able to accommodate up to three times the ...
BASF Catalyst.(POWERLINES)
Jan 01, 2009 ... Donaldson Co. has named BASF Catalyst as a Best Supplier for 2008, ranking BASF in the top 2% of Donaldson's U.S. suppliers. Donaldson manufactures air and liquid filtration systems and replacement parts ...
Generac Power Systems Inc.(POWERLINES)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2009 ... Generac Power Systems Inc., Waukesha, Wis., has formed a dealer advisory council, composed of seven members from various markets across the country. The council will allow Generac to better work with its dealers, who in turn will be ...
AGCO Corp.(POWERLINES)
Jan 01, 2009 ... AGCO Corp. has opened three assembly centers in the U.S. in an effort to streamline logistics for its dealer network. Strategically located near major ports and close to markets with high demand for AGCO tractors, the centers are in Baltimore, Md.; Houston, Texas; and Tacoma, Wash ....
Some uplifting trends seen for forklifts: electric-powered units maintain market share over engine-driven units; alternatives such as hydrogen engines, fuel cells on the horizon.(MARKET REVIEW)
Jan 01, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In the mobile equipment industry, the terms "high volume" and "niche market" are usually mutually exclusive. Unless of course you happen to be talking about forklifts. Consider that in a good year, sales volumes are in the 200,000 range. Even ...
A new height in boom design.(LIFT EQUIPMENT)(Genie Industries)
Jan 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Genie Industries has redesigned its S-80 and S-85 self-propelled telescopic booms. The upgraded booms integrate enhancements completed on Genie's S-60 and S-65 models such as fixed-width axles, increased elevation time and a virtual pivoting boom, all of ...
Transportation connectors.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
Jan 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ITT Interconnect Solutions, a manufacturer of connectors, interconnects and cable assemblies, has introduced the Trident series of connectors for transportation applications such as dashboard signal and power, air conditioning, junction boxes and ...
Wax dispersing additives.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)(Amalgamated Inc.)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2009 ... Amalgamated Inc., a producer of fuel additive products, has developed Wax Dispersion Additives (WDA) to reduce the paraffin wax crystal size and shape in ULSD and biodiesel fuel blends when temperatures reach below the cloud point. The smaller wax crystals can go through ...
Heating tapes.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
Jan 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Omega has developed the HTWAT series of silicone rubber heating tapes with adjustable thermostat control up to 425[degrees]F. The tapes are designed for process temperature control, freeze protection and supplemental heat. Omega said they are moisture and ...
New engine option.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
Jan 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Briggs & Stratton Commercial Power has introduced a new engine option for its Vanguard Big Block V-Twin commercial gasoline engines that is designed to improve fuel economy while maintaining horsepower and torque performance. The new Low RPM engine option ...
Electronic throttle pedals.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)(Orscheln Co.)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Orscheln Products LLC has announced the release of a global suspended electronic throttle pedal. Designed for flexibility, ergonomic positioning and mounting per a customer's specifications, the polymer global pedal is adaptable for a wide ...
Digital and analog multimeters.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)(Waytek Inc.)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2009 ... Waytek has added digital and analog multimeters to its electrical wiring supplies product line. The electronic multimeters are designed to combine several functions, and measure voltage, current and resistance. The digital model ...
Why the aftermarket is sexy again: 10 questions with Jack Stack, SRC Corp.(dpX WITH JACK STACK)(Interview)
Jan 01, 2009; ... I. The aftermarket of the diesel and heavy-duty equipment markets is a hot subject again these days. Why? I really want to thank Caterpillar for positioning this as a very sexy industry. Remanufacturing was actually a twinkle in everybody's eyes in the 1970s. But then they ...
Linear position sensors.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
Jan 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] MTS Systems Corp.'s sensor division has introduced the Temposonics linear-position sensor for repeatability and uniform production quality in hydraulic roller leveling applications. The RH rod-style sensors are designed to be mounted internally in ...
Powder metal plating process.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
Jan 01, 2009 ... Impco has developed an impregnation process for powder metal plating. The process combines resins, cleaning technologies and process controls to prevent spotting, bleedout and other plating defects. The process is designed to thoroughly ...
Micro-diameter borescopes.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
Jan 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] GenScope Inc. has introduced a line of ergonomic, flexible, rigid and semi-rigid borescopes to meet the automotive and industrial markets' need for rugged and affordable scopes in diameters as small ...
More toolcats, more versatility.(UTILITY EQUIPMENT)
Jan 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The multipurpose Toolcat Utility Work Machine from Bobcat Co. got a little more versatile with the addition of the 5610 model. The second model in the Toolcat family, the new 5610 offers compartments for hauling tools and equipment and eliminates the rear ...
Briggs & Stratton Commercial Power.(DOTCOM)
Jan 01, 2009 ... Briggs & Stratton Commercial Power has launched a new website for OEMs and commercial engine owners. The new site includes the "Vanguard Owners Group" (VOG), where visitors can respond to of submit questions on industry ...
Exmark.(DOTCOM)
Jan 01, 2009 ... Exmark features its Next Lazer Z mower on the website, www.nextlazer.com. The site includes 360[degrees] views, video, photos ...
Good vibrations at Bomag: Bomag tops off reversible plate compactor line; largest model to date.(COMPACT EQUIPMENT)
Jan 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Bomag has introduced the largest model in its reversible plate compactor lineup with the new BPR100/80D model. This 1570 lb. compactor is targeted toward the compaction of granular, cohesive or mixed soils, providing a frequency of 3360 vpm at 56 Hz. ...
More diesels from Cub Cadet: expanded product line includes new Volunteer UTV and compact tractor, both incorporating Yanmar diesels.(UTILITY EQUIPMENT)
Jan 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Cub Cadet and Cub Cadet Yanmar have developed two new vehicles for the utility, small farm and landscaping markets, both powered by Yanmar diesel engines. Cub Cadet has rounded out its Volunteer utility vehicle line with the 4x4D diesel-powered UTV, which ...
Lighting for longer: Allmand introduces largest portable light tower in Maxi-Lite series.(UTILITY EQUIPMENT)
Jan 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Allmand Bros. Inc. has developed the new Maxi-Lite ML 30 EX, the biggest light tower in the company's Maxi-Lite series. The portable light tower delivers up to 30 kW of three-phase power--10 kW more than the next larger unit. With more power, the ML 30 EX ...
Hotter longer: Allmand significantly extends range of portable heating systems.(UTILITY EQUIPMENT)
Jan 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Allmand Bros. Inc., Holdrege, Neb., has extended the heating range on its Maxi-Heat portable heater. By redesigning the heater with a new fan-motor combination and increasing the static pressure from 0.5 to 1.5 wg, the Maxi-Heat can now push hot air ...
U.S. EPA.(EMISSIONS & ALTERNATIVES: Covering Fuel Cells and Other Emerging and Alternative Technologies)(The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 )(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2009 ... The U.S. EPA has announced the 2009 renewable fuel standard (RFS) will be 10.21%, which the agency said will ensure at least 11.1 billion gallons of renewable fuels will be blended into transportation gasoline. The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA) ...
Plug Power.(EMISSIONS & ALTERNATIVES: Covering Fuel Cells and Other Emerging and Alternative Technologies)
Jan 01, 2009 ... Plug Power will conduct the first field test of its micro-combined heat and power GenSys fuel cell system in collaboration with National Grid, a natural gas and electric utility, and the U.S. Department of Energy. The 5 kW natural gas-fueled unit will provide ...
Canadian Trucking Alliance.(EMISSIONS & ALTERNATIVES: Covering Fuel Cells and Other Emerging and Alternative Technologies)
Jan 01, 2009 ... After an announcement from the Canadian government regarding a biodiesel mandate for all on-road diesel fuel, the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) commissioned a report raising potential issues concerning biodiesel storage, blending and transportation. The Canadian government is developing ...
New York Dept. of Environmental Conservation.(EMISSIONS & ALTERNATIVES: Covering Fuel Cells and Other Emerging and Alternative Technologies)(diesel vehicles emission standards)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2009 ... The New York Dept. of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has proposed regulations requiring best available retrofit technology (BART) and ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD) fuel for heavy-duty diesel vehicles owned and operated by the state. The regulation targets vehicles with a gross vehicle ...
New Jersey.(EMISSIONS & ALTERNATIVES: Covering Fuel Cells and Other Emerging and Alternative Technologies)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2009 ... New Jersey's first retail biodiesel pump was installed in Maplewood. It is operated by Woolley Fuel Co., an oil heat and now biodiesel provider founded in 1924. The ...
Johnson Matthey.(EMISSIONS & ALTERNATIVES: Covering Fuel Cells and Other Emerging and Alternative Technologies)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2009 ... Johnson Matthey's (JM) CXX-8-4 catalytic converter for rich-burn natural gas engines have been certified for use on agricultural irrigation applications by the San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District. The three-way catalytic converter for gas engines combines JM's Bandito ...
Daimler Trucks North America.(EMISSIONS & ALTERNATIVES: Covering Fuel Cells and Other Emerging and Alternative Technologies)(California Cartage Co. uses tractors)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2009 ... Daimler Trucks North America has delivered 132 new natural gas-fueled tractors to drivers who contract with California Cartage Co. and 100 new natural gas trucks for the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles Clean Truck Program. Nearly $12 million in grant funding for California Cartage's ...
New bent axis motors from Sauer-Danfoss.(MOBILE HYDRAULICS)
Jan 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Electronic engine management and electrical vehicle control is the future of mobile machinery. Off-highway OEMs strive to achieve easy installation and maintenance and longer operational life, all of which benefits equipment designers and end users alike ....
Power transmission products.(PRODUCT INFORMATION CENTER)
Jan 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Altra Industrial Motion manufactures power transmission and motion control products for use in mining, quarry and material handling industries. A brochure is available with ...
Cartridge Valve Program.(PRODUCT INFORMATION CENTER)
Jan 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Oil Control Division at Bosch Rexroth has released a 300-page catalog on its Cartridge Valve Program for the North American market. The catalog provides engineering details for ...
Front air suspensions.(PRODUCT INFORMATION CENTER)
Jan 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A brochure is available from Kenworth on the new AG130 front air suspensions. The AG130 is available in 12,000 and 13,000 lb. GWR for the Kenworth T660, T800 and T2000 Class 8 truck models ....
Power transmission capabilities.(PRODUCT INFORMATION CENTER)
Jan 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Kaman Industrial Technologies has outlined its capabilities as a power transmission component, product and service provider. The company said it offers more ...
Control products.(PRODUCT INFORMATION CENTER)
Jan 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Axiomatic Technologies has published a catalog highlighting its range of CAN SAE J1939 and CANopen I/O modules, valve drivers, engine temperature monitoring devices and battery chargers ...
Slewing rings and bearings.(PRODUCT INFORMATION CENTER)
Jan 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Kaydon Corp. has expanded its catalog for slewing rings and turntable bearings. It includes an additional 100 pages of new bearing sizes and specifying information ...
Coolers and aftercoolers.(PRODUCT INFORMATION CENTER)
Jan 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] API Heat Transfer has made literature available for its Airtech fan-cooled units used in oil cooling and aftercooling applications. They ate designed ...
Motion control and filtration.(PRODUCT INFORMATION CENTER)
Jan 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] An overview of motion control and filtration products for the mining industry from Hilliard is now available. The brochure covers the company's draglines and shovels, grinding ...
Making versatility the standard: new DPS instrument cluster from Parker Vansco designed to bring enhanced packaging flexibility to mobile machine instrumentation.(CONTROLS)
Jan 01, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] As electronically controlled components become increasingly prevalent in virtually all types of mobile equipment, equipment manufacturers have access to more real-time operating data about their machines than ever before. But there are some challenges that ...
Keeping track with service tracker.(TECHNOLOGY)
Jan 01, 2009 ... While OEM Controls Inc. is known for its line of electro-hydraulic controllers and control systems, its OEM Data Delivery Division is focused on another kind of control. With a range of tracking equipment, OEM Data Delivery provides telematic products to capture data on machine use, fuel ...
Check valve.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
Jan 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Designed for harsh-duty applications, The Lee Co.'s new 440C Lo-Lohm Chek check valve is constructed of corrosion-resistant stainless steel. The valve is engineered with a 440c poppet and seat ...
Engine MAP sensor.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)
Jan 01, 2009 ... Kavlico, part of Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST), has introduced a single-chip MEMS capacitive sensing technology for MAP sensing. This new MAP sensor design is available in pressure ranges up to 43.5 psi and has a plastic composite housing. Operating on 5 Vdc, the sensor provides 0.5 ...
Variable speed motors.(PRODUCT PIPELINE)(Bosch Rexroth AG)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Bosch Rexroth has introduced an axial piston variable hydraulic motor designed to achieve a higher power density by increasing nominal pressure, rotational speed and specific displacement. The efficiency of the nine-piston Series 71 A6VM motor has been ...
Working the nightshift: Allight light towers provide 4000 to 6000 W of illumination for construction, rental, defense and event markets.(UTILITY EQUIPMENT)
Jan 01, 2009 ... Australian manufacturer Allight Pty Ltd. is known for its range of Mine Spec light towers customized for the demands of the mining and aggregates industries. To extend its light towers' applications, Allight has introduced the Nightshifter series aimed at the construction, rental, defense ...
An easy-to-carry concrete compactor.(COMPACT EQUIPMENT)
Jan 01, 2009 ... Stone Construction Equipment Inc. has introduced the first gasoline-powered backpack concrete vibrator for its Right Built concrete vibrator line. Designed to be lightweight, maneuverable and easy to use, it is intended to reduce unnecessary stress on hands and arms while ...
The potential of pump-controlled hydraulics: research using pump displacement to control mobile machine actuators indicates significant efficiency improvements may be achievable.(HYDRAULIC HORIZONS)
Jan 01, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The size and power density of fluid power systems and components used in mobile equipment have helped hydraulics establish a clear dominance over other types of power transmission technologies. But for all of their advantages over mechanical and electric ...
Liebherr Construction Equipment Co. and John Deere jointly announced the signing of a long-term sourcing agreement for Deere-branded 950 and 1050 size crawler dozers, and the discontinuation of the existing product supply arrangement for crawler loader machines between Liebherr-Werk Telfs GmbH and John Deere's Construction & Forestry Division.(GLOBAL BUSINESS NOTES)
Jan 01, 2009 ... Liebherr Construction Equipment Co. and John Deere jointly announced the signing of a long-term sourcing agreement for Deere-branded 950 and 1050 size crawler dozers, and the discontinuation of the existing product supply arrangement for crawler loader machines between Liebherr-Werk Telfs ...
Bucyrus International Inc.(GLOBAL BUSINESS NOTES)
Jan 01, 2009 ... Mining equipment manufacturer Bucyrus International Inc., South Milwaukee, Wis., announced it has completed the acquisition of OKD, Bastro a.s., an engineering services and manufacturing support company located in the Czech Republic. Its primary capabilities will support Bucyrus' ...
General Dynamics and private equity firm The Carlyle Group have entered into a definitive agreement in which General Dynamics will acquire AxleTech International, Troy, Mich., for an undisclosed price.(GLOBAL BUSINESS NOTES)
Jan 01, 2009 ... General Dynamics and private equity firm The Carlyle Group have entered into a definitive agreement in which General Dynamics will acquire AxleTech International, Troy, Mich., for an undisclosed price. Axle Tech is a manufacturer of axles, axle components, independent suspensions, brakes ...