Donaldson answers clean diesel questions on new website
Donaldson Co. introduced MyCleanDiesel.com, an online resource that answers questions about diesel fuel challenges faced by owners of modern engines. This site sets out to answer the questions: what is “clean” diesel, why is it needed and how is it obtained? According to Donaldson, diesel that is technically within industry specifications is often too dirty
Corn-based ethanol is swimming upstream
Corn-based ethanol production is currently about 10% of U.S. gasoline production, but overall sales volumes are down due to Americans driving more fuel efficient cars 9% less distance than they did in 2007. U.S. producers are exporting a lot of ethanol to keep their businesses profitable. Australia recently eliminated government ethanol production subsidies. Government subsidies
Clean fuel corner: Clean fuel to keep engines running
During the course of the last five Clean Fuel Corners, we’ve attempted to bring you up to speed on the changes taking place in the world of diesel fuel and engine technology and why it should be of concern to anyone owning or operating diesel-driven equipment. Recall that generally these changes are being forced by emissions
Coxreels introduces idler sprockets for the 1600 Series
Coxreels introduces the all new idler sprockets for the 1600 Series motorized hose reels. This new add-on benefits the user in reducing the rewind speed, increasing motor torque and fitting an optional 3-way brake, said the company. These all steel, idler sprockets are chain sprocket assemblies with a corrosion protective coating that change the drive
VMAC introduces low flow hydraulic compressor
VMAC introduced a new addition to its line of hydraulic air compressors, the PREDATAIR HHP60, which delivers high capacity at low hydraulic flow. According to the manufacturer, the PREDATAIR HHP60 is about half the size and weight of its direct competitors. The PREDATAIR also features: Rated air capacity: 60 CFM at 150 PSI Hydraulic flow
Phillips Industries expands air hose product line
Phillips Industries has expanded their rubber air hose product line to include both pre-fabricated and bulk rubber air hoses in blue and red to denote emergency and service lines. Phillips’ recently introduced 3-in-1 and 4-in-1 combination assemblies will incorporate the new color coded air hoses in place of the previous black air hoses in the
Clean fuel corner: Clear & bright—ISO cleanliness levels
When people talk about clear and bright, they could be chitchatting about the weather. However, in the domain of fuels and lubricants, this expression has been used since the ’80s. The oil industry calls it the Standard Test Method for Free Water and Particulate Contamination in Distillate Fuels (Visual). In all fairness, using the above
P.S.I. recognizes trailer manufacturers at annual meeting
During the Truck Trailer Manufacturers Association 2014 annual meeting held in in Tucson, Ariz., Pressure Systems International (P.S.I.) recognized Hyundai Translead and Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co. for the significant role each has played in P.S.I.’s success over the past twelve months. Hyundai Translead was recognized with two awards: The 2013 PSI Athena Award, given to the North
Snap-on introduces pocket light
The Snap-on 12 LED compact light, ECFONELITE, features a robust rubber boot that protects it from drop hazards. “Our new 12 LED high output pocket light with front-facing SMD LEDs produces 100 lumens on high and 65 lumens on medium. It can be used just about anywhere you need light,” said Dan Batassa, category manager
Beacon introduces BAWR series slide-out truck ramp
The Beacon BAWR series slide-out truck ramp includes both the aluminum truck ramp and heavy-duty steel pocket frame, which allows for mounting beneath a box truck trailer. The company notes that a manual spring-loaded lock secures the walk ramp into the frame and includes linkage to prevent the unit from falling. It is accessed and
Clean fuel corner: Delivery and storage
Now that you understand how fuels are produced, the final product is ready to be delivered to customers that are spread across a wide geographical area. Fuels can be transported via pipe lines, rail carts, road tankers and sea [bulk cargo carriers]. The customer can be a bulk fuel depot that distributes the fuel to
Clean fuel corner: Additives in diesel fuel
Raw ultralow sulfur diesel fuels coming out of today’s modern refineries require various additives to bring them into specification. Although the details of each fuel spec vary in different parts of the world, the function of an additive is generally the same: to give the fuel a characteristic that it otherwise wouldn’t have right out