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Take part in the 2009 IUV Technology Conference and Exhibit Pavilion at ICUEE, taking place from October 6 - 8 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, KY.
Don't miss out on our special early bird rate: click here and register by August 31!
- Hundreds of new products and technologies new to market as of January 2009 will be at ICUEE.
- Networking opportunities with over 25,000 industry professionals
- 100 educational seminars and over 950 exhibitors, including IUV Technology Seminars and Exhibit Pavilion
- Exposition for demonstrations of construction and utility equipment
- Meet face-to-face and network with influential industry executives and technical experts to explore the latest advancements and trends in technology, market conditions, and end-user requirements that are driving innovation, new product capabilities and features, new applications, and performance improvements.
Register online at http://www.iuvconference.com/register.html, or call 518.329.0067 for additional ways to register or more details. Included in the registration fee is entry to all ICUEE Exhibits, plus the IUV Exhibit Pavilion, all IUV seminars, coffee breaks, and program CD.
This Month's IUV Technology Conference Seminar Speaker Spotlights:
Theodore Bohn, Principle Investigator, Plug In Hybrid Vehicle Propulsion Systems, Argonne National Lab - Center for Transportation Research: "Advances in Simplified Hybrid Electric Vehicle Powertrain Systems and Matching Energy Storage Technologies"
Topic Summary: Drivetrain electrification takes many forms in vehicles today, from mild hybrid vehicles, to full battery electric vehicle power train configurations. One of the trends in increasing on-road vehicle fuel economy is to reduce vehicle mass. Decreasing vehicle mass can also allow a smaller/lighter powertrain, which allows a lighter vehicle structure. This principle is called mass reduction compounding. One question in hybrid vehicle powertrain design, for on-road vehicles, as well as for Industrial Utility Vehicles, is “What is the simplest hybrid vehicle powertrain system? This talk compares various hybrid topologies such as series, parallel, and powersplit with respect to part counts and component sizing.
One of the most expensive and fragile parts of an electric powertrain is the energy storage system, or battery. Limitations and advancements in battery technology will also be discussed in this talk, along with comparative life cycle costs of various battery solutions.”
About Theodore Bohn:
Theodore Bohn is with the Center for Transportation Research at Argonne National Laboratory. He is the principle investigator on Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) prototype vehicle development in the Vehicle Systems Group. The main concerns of this effort include in-vehicle traction battery subsystem benchmarking and validation as well as power electronics and embedded systems control optimization of the electric powertrain in PHEVs.
Mr. Bohn has worked for each of the US based automobile manufacturers as well as various Tier I automotive suppliers. He has been working on advanced technology and alternative energy fueled vehicle research for over 20 years. He is the current Advanced Battery Technology Chair for SAE Congress. He actively serves on battery and PHEV related SAE technical standards committees.
Mr. Bohn received his BS and MS degree in electrical engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His area of specialization is design of electric machines, power electronics and dynamic control systems.
Rob Hoysgaard, Manager, Utility Business Development, and Dan O'Callahan, Dept. Head, Customer Information Systems, Automotive Resources International: "Using Your Garage Management System to Put Money Back into Your Company¹s Pocket"
Topic Summary: Fleet managers working with onsite garages and outside repair vendors face the challenge of integrating data from internal and external maintenance sources. Complex and time-consuming, the process typically results in process inefficiencies and inaccurate reporting that drive maintenance costs higher. Adding other types of fleet information, such as licensing, acquisition, and inspection data, complicates the process even further and makes it difficult to reduce expenses. This session will help utilities identify areas that a garage management system should be capturing and/or how to better use the system you have to control and monitor activities for the entire fleet, improve productivity and lower operating costs.
About Rob Hoysgaard: Rob began his career with ARI in 1997 as a District Manager in Chicago with sales responsibility for Illinois and Northern Ohio. In 2000, he opened the Cincinnati District office and assumed Kentucky and Ohio as well. In 2007, he was promoted to Manager Fleet Solutions, responsible for winning new business, working with prospect visits and off-site meetings. He currently manages the domestic utility business for ARI, responsible for current utility accounts and growth of new utility business. Rob played baseball at Wake Forest University in North Carolina and graduated with a BA in Economics in 1989. After graduation, he spent a year in London, England working in Lloyd's of London. Rob is married with 4 children.
About Dan O¹Callahan: Dan¹s role encompasses many of ARI¹s IT functions including customer facing technologies, business intelligence, network/communications, as well as security. Dan started with ARI in 1990 and held the positions of Technical Support Analyst, Lead Support Analyst, Technical Advisor, and Assistant Manager of Technical Services prior to his promotion to manager in 2005. He has provided critical contributions to the development and advancement of ARI¹s data warehouse and the ACCESS, FleetNet, PriceNet, and ARI insights systems. Dan studied Computer Science at Drexel University and earned an Associate Degree in Electronic Engineering from Pennco Tech.
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Kazue Sasaki Named President of Toyota Industrial Equipment Mfg., Inc.
Toyota has announced the appointment of Kazue Sasaki to president of Toyota Industrial Equipment Mfg., Inc. (TIEM), the U.S. manufacturing plant for Toyota lift trucks, effective immediately. In addition, he is now president of Toyota Industries North America, Inc., a holding company, and a director of the Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc. (TMHU) board of directors.
As president of TIEM, Sasaki is responsible for all aspects of the Columbus, Ind., plant, which manufactures the majority of Toyota lift trucks sold in the United States.
Outgoing president Susumu (Sonny) Toyoda will remain active in Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO). Toyoda, who served a five-year tenure at TIEM, was influential in leading the plant to achieve numerous environmental and manufacturing accolades including a zero-landfill status and the production of the 300,000th lift truck.
Sasaki brings more than 20 years of management and engineering experience to the plant, most recently serving as a senior managing officer of Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO). Prior to this role, Sasaki was a managing officer, director and led TICO’s Engine Division, and was responsible for collaborations with Toyota Motor Corp. to produce environmentally friendly diesel engine concepts, along with new business development activities.
“Sasaki’s passion for quality and excellence showcases his leadership abilities,” said Shankar Basu, chairman and CEO of TMHU and a director of TIEM. “It is an honor to welcome him as a member of the team.”
Sasaki has a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Kyoto University. He and his wife, Junko, reside in Columbus, Ind. They have two grown children.
About Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc.
Celebrating more than 40 years of established operations in the United States, Irvine, Calif.-based TMHU has been the No. 1 selling lift truck supplier in the U.S. since 2002 and currently offers a full line of high-quality lift trucks sold under the Toyota brand. TMHU, as the sole United States distributor for Aichi, now offers a line-up of aerial work lifts, including scissor lifts, crawler and wheeled boom lifts designed specifically to meet a wide range of indoor and outdoor needs.
Built on a reputation of excellence, Toyota remains the industry leader due to its quality, durability and reliability. Quality is the hallmark of Toyota’s world-renowned Toyota Production System practiced at all Toyota manufacturing facilities, including TIEM. Most of the Toyota lift trucks sold in the United States are manufactured at TIEM in Columbus, Ind.
TIEM, and all Toyota manufacturing plants in the U.S. and Canada, comply with the ISO 14001 standard from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), and have been honored for their environmental management systems and dedication to continuous improvement.
Toyota’s commitment to excellence in customer service extends nationwide. Sixty-eight authorized Toyota Industrial Equipment dealers, with a total of 188 dealership locations throughout the United States, offer comprehensive customer service support, including one-stop shopping for both new and Certified Used lift trucks, parts and service, fleet servicing, and financing. For more information on TMHU, please visit www.toyotaforklift.com or call 1-800-226-0009.
New Bobcat Heavy-Duty Grader Attachments Increase Versatility with Labor-Saving Features
Using a grader attachment on a Bobcat® loader is an economical alternative to dozers and an efficient method of spreading and grading material, especially on jobsites larger equipment can’t access. Bobcat now offers two additional grader options for larger and more powerful loaders. New features include hydraulic side-shift for easier grading in tight areas or next to obstacles, and an end-wing kit to use the grader like a box blade.
Grader attachments are typically used to prepare base material for roads, parking lots, buildings, sports fields and lawns. The new 96-inch and 108-inch graders are approved for use on Bobcat S300 and S330 skid-steer loaders; the Bobcat-exclusive A300 all-wheel steer loader; and the T250, T300 and T320 compact track loaders.
The combination of a heavy-duty grader on an approved loader will move as much material as a small, dedicated dozer. When used with the Bobcat laser-control system, grader attachments on loaders will grade material to within plus or minus 0.25 inch of the desired grade.
Bobcat graders have blades that move six different ways to grade any surface. A new feature available on heavy-duty graders is hydraulic side shift, which moves the blade as much as 13 inches to the left or right, making it easier to grade next to buildings, poles and other obstacles. This feature eliminates hand labor and excessive movement of the loader when grading. When the grader approaches an obstacle, such as a pole, the blade can be moved out of the way and then moved back in place once the pole has been passed.
A feature normally found on dedicated dozers is now also available on Bobcat heavy-duty graders. A proportional hydraulic valve provides three speeds at which the moldboard is raised or lowered so operation is more closely matched to the speed of the loader. The longer the operator presses the button that controls the valve, the faster the moldboard moves. The operator can make small adjustments when performing fine grading or move the moldboard more quickly when making faster passes.
The proportional hydraulic valve provides smoother operation and quicker reaction of the grader when used with a laser-control system. With the laser system, the farther the blade is from grade, the more quickly it will move to grade. A high-speed moldboard raise-and-lower function is available on loaders with Selectable Joystick Controls, to allow the operator to override the laser system and make quick adjustments as necessary.
The front bolster on the graders oscillates 12 degrees to the right or left to minimize the effect of uneven ground and how much and how quickly the blade needs to respond while grading. The tires on the bolster provide excellent flotation to keep the grader moving smoothly over the work area.
A dirt shield has been mounted over the moldboard to keep material pushing forward instead of coming over the top of the grader. The cutting edge of the moldboard is reversible, and when the edge wears out, it can be flipped over to provide a fresh cutting blade.
A bolt-on end wing kit is available to turn the grader into a box blade. This kit gives the grader two different functions, eliminating the need for an additional attachment. Using the grader with the box blade end wings enables the operator to carry more material, especially sand and gravel, when doing fine grading.
Bobcat recently released new laser receivers for use with grader and box blade attachments. The receivers combine new features that improve grading accuracy and speed while making it easier to make adjustments to the grade. These improvements include in-cab grade control, allowing the operator to adjust the grade from the cab instead of getting out of the machine to raise and lower the transmitter. This feature requires Bobcat Selectable Joystick Controls and permits operators to change the blade position up to 2 inches in either direction to quickly alter the grade.
Another improvement to the new laser receivers is a longer photo cell, making it possible for the attachment to travel farther up or down without losing the signal from the transmitter. This feature enables the operator to stay in the machine to adjust the transmitter and decreases the number of passes it takes for the attachment to complete the grade.
For the name of the nearest Bobcat dealer, visit www.bobcatdealer.com. For more information on the heavy-duty graders, visit www.bobcat.com/attachments/.
Bobcat Offers Front-Auxiliary Hydraulics and Additional Attachments for Compact Tractors
Bobcat announces that a front-auxiliary hydraulics option is now available on CT440, CT445 and CT450 compact tractors. This option routes hoses and couplers to the front of the tractor loader to enable the function of hydraulically operated attachments, which are now approved for use on these tractor models, increasing the versatility of the machines.
Attachments that require front auxiliary hydraulics and are approved for use on the CT440, CT445 and CT450 are:
- Model 10 auger: Operators now have the option to use an auger on the front or rear of the tractor to dig holes for trees, fence posts, etc.
- Hydraulic pallet fork: Lifting, carrying and placing palletized, bagged or bulky materials is easier because the operator can position the forks from the operator seat.
- Spreader: The spinner wheel is controlled from the operator seat to spread free-flowing granular materials, such as seed and fertilizer.
- Standard-duty snow blades: From the seat, the operator can angle the moldboard to the left or right 30 degrees to quickly clear snow.
- Tilt-Tach™: The Tilt-Tach allows attachments to be positioned 15 degrees to the left or right of center, independent of the position of the tractor, making it easier to cut level paths out of the side of hills or dig drainage ditches with the corner of a bucket.
- Utility grapple: This attachment easily grabs brush, logs and other difficult-to-handle material and has strong, replaceable tapered teeth.
Additional attachments have also been approved for use on the front loader of the CT440, CT445 and CT450 that do not require front auxiliary hydraulics. These are the digger, landplane and pallet fork attachments.
All of the attachments listed above are also approved for use on select Bobcat loaders and Toolcat™ utility work machines. When the same attachment can be used on multiple machines, it decreases the number of attachments needed for an equipment fleet and increases the versatility of each machine.
An option already available on the front-end loader of Bobcat compact tractors will make it even easier to work with these new attachments. The Bob-Tach™ quick attachment mounting system saves time when hooking up attachments to the front-end loader. The Bob-Tach system allows operators who need to use multiple front-end attachments to quickly and effortlessly change attachments for maximum productivity.
For the name of the nearest Bobcat dealer, visit www.bobcatdealer.com. For more information on Bobcat compact tractors, visit www.bobcat.com/utility_machines/tractors.
HEIDENHAIN’s New Infrared Touch Probe Suitable for Mechanical Activation
The new TS 642 touch probe from HEIDENHAIN features mechanical probe activation and is suitable for both older HEIDENHAIN controls as well as current third party controls. This is especially useful in machines that are not set up to offer touch probes as standard options.
A key component in the TS 642 probe is a mechanical activation microswitch in the taper shank. This makes it useful for applications that do not permit infrared activation. This shank switch allows activation once the probe is inserted in its spindle. Once removed, the probe automatically shuts off thus optimizing probe battery life.
The new TS 642 also has flexible protocol capabilities allowing for easy interface to 3rd party controls in retrofit applications. With its integrated blower jets, the TS 642 makes it possible to clean the measuring point with coolant or compressed air.
The TS 642 can be operated for 800 hours of continuous duty with a set of lithium batteries. Alkaline or rechargeable batteries can also be used. The transmission range of the TS 642 is 7m, facilitating covering even large working spaces.
This probe’s optical triggering also makes it an inherently reliable tool as no requirement for recalibration is ever necessary.
More information is available by contacting HEIDENHAIN at (847) 490-1191 or HEIDENHAIN CORPORATION, 333 E. State Parkway, Schaumburg, IL 60173. HEIDENHAIN can also be accessed directly via the web site at www.heidenhain.com or e-mail at info@heidenhain.com.
HEIDENHAIN CORPORATION is the North American subsidiary of DR. JOHANNES HEIDENHAIN GmbH, a leading international manufacturer of precision measurement and control equipment. Our product line includes linear scales, rotary and angular encoders, digital readouts, digital length gages, CNC controls and machine inspection equipment.
CasterGuy Products Introduces the New CasterCASE to Turn Products With Casters Into a Shippable Pallet
CasterGuy Products, a division of Dorodo International, has introduced their new product, the CasterCASE.
The CasterCASE is used to convert a wide variety of equipment with casters into a movable and shippable pallet. It offers the flexibility to be installed in the field, and with an easy to roll on/off mechanism, the CasterCASE provides a proactive and flexible way to transport items with casters.
The CasterCASE is applicable for use on any large equipment, case, or box that would benefit from the option of mobility as both a rolling product and a shippable item.
For additional information on the CasterCASE, including added benefits and possible applications, call 866-362-3226 or visit www.CasterCASE.com.
Tommy Cadden, Combilift USA’s President presenting a commemorative award to
Chuck Antonides, Director of Lean Processing, at Weyerhaeuser in recognition of the 10,000th Combilift delivered.
Combilift Ltd, the world’s leading supplier of 4-way forklifts, celebrated another milestone in early June when the 10,000th machine to roll off its production lines in Monaghan was delivered to Weyerhaeuser, the world’s leading manufacturer of engineered lumber products.
Truck number 10,000 will be working at Weyerhaeuser’s Parallam Mill in Annacis Island near Vancouver, and it was officially handed over to Chuck Antonides, Weyerhaeuser’s Director of Lean Processes, by Combilift USA’s President Tommy Cadden. It is also the first 20,000lb capacity Combilift to be operational at a Weyerhaeuser site.
The majority of Weyerhaeuser’s products are oversized loads which can be as long as 66ft, and having identified the Combilift 4-way concept as the answer to handling such challenging products, it now operates 130 Combilifts across its sites in North America. The trucks play a key role in the company’s commitment to the safest material handling procedures and excellent productivity, and were designed specifically for Weyerhaeuser’s requirements.
Combilift MD Martin McVicar: “Weyerhaeuser’s case exemplifies how customer feedback from the wide variety of industry sectors we supply has been instrumental in helping us to continually improve the Combilift concept, to become the world’s largest supplier of long-load handling equipment.”
“Product development was based on close collaboration between the two companies, with Combilift acting constantly and quickly on feedback from Weyerhaeuser personnel,” says Tommy Cadden. “Chuck Antonides visited our manufacturing facility in Ireland on a number of occasions to liaise with the management and engineers. Within a six month time frame from August 2007 to January 2008, Combilift designed, built and delivered the first of the Weyerhaeuser C12000WSL units and throughout 2008 Weyerhaeuser ordered and took delivery of 108 C12000WSL units in total.”
A raft of features designed to ease the handling of extreme loads and to make life easier for drivers are integrated into both the C12,000WSL and the C20,000WSL models, such as a larger operator cab, sticker boxes and containers for chainsaws and tools fixed to the body of the truck, and an integrated side shifting mast which caters for the varying dimensions of product. Combilift’s customized approach has proved to be such a success that Weyerhaeuser has embarked on a program to phase out all other types of conventional forklifts at its distribution centres and replace them with Combilift models.
Evans Waterless Coolant Offers a Fuel Saving Strategy For Diesel Engines
Evans Cooling Systems, Inc., developer of the only waterless engine coolant, reports that the increased focus on achieving fuel savings is driving advances in engine cooling technology.
“As fuel prices continue to increase, everyone from fleet managers to individual owner operators of diesel trucks continue to look for ways to save fuel and, ultimately, money, and Evans sees this as a driving force in engine cooling innovation,” said Mike Tourville of Evans.
One aspect of diesel engine operation that is often overlooked when it comes to fuel savings is the cooling system, but a significant amount of fuel is used to keep the engine cool, reducing mileage, engine efficiency and power.
Independent testing has proven that Evans’ cooling technology can achieve fuel and maintenance savings, all while providing a more environmentally friendly solution.
The key to Evans Heavy Duty Thermal Coolant, a patented, waterless technology, is a boiling point that is 150 degrees warmer than the operating temperature of most engines, allowing the engine to safely operate at slightly higher temperatures. The huge separation of the boiling point from the operating temperature enables two fuel saving strategies:
- Raising the thermostat temperature to 215°F
- Raising the fan-on temperature to 230° and fan-off temperature to 220°F.
Raising the fan-on temperature is critical, since the fan on a heavy duty diesel engine draws a considerable amount of horsepower, decreasing fuel efficiency. Any reduction of fan-on time will, therefore, save fuel. In a long-term test with a Mack MR688S engine, retrofitted with Evans coolant and raising the fan-on temperature to 230°F, results showed an overall improvement of over 7 percent!
Evans coolant also offers benefits to users such as preventing overheating, corrosion, liner cavitation, and multiple maintenance issues typically related to cooling system failures. In addition, Evans thermal coolant is a lifetime coolant which never needs replacement.
In separate tests performed by an independent laboratory, the John Deere Cavitation test, researchers found cylinder liner cavitation was significantly reduced when Evans HDTC was used for cooling. The lower cooling system pressure maintains a virtual hermetically sealed system and reduces stress on cooling system plumbing and hoses.
“The John Deere test results show that Evans Waterless HDTC lengthens the life of the engine by preventing corrosion and pump and cylinder liner cavitation, resulting in major maintenance savings,” said Tourville. “Because HDTC has no water, damage to metal, hoses, and gaskets by electrolysis is avoided.”
Evans waterless engine cooling technology is in use in numerous fleets currently, with trials in process with major carriers worldwide.
About Evans Cooling Systems, Inc.
Evans Cooling Systems, Inc. headquartered in Sharon, Conn., has focused on engine cooling and related areas for over 35 years. The company has a team of high performance engine cooling experts based in Pottstown, Penn., a heavy duty diesel sales and marketing office in Suffield, Conn., as well as facilities in China. Evans is committed to maintaining a cleaner, safer environment, and continually seeks to improve product and process choices for all major heavy duty engine users. www.evanscooling.com, +1.860.668.1114.
Precision Dispensing Valve Offers Disposable Fluid Path and Adjustable Suck-Back Control
The Tridak™ Model 826 disposable fluid path valve (pinch valve) features adjustable suck-back control to provide clean shut-off for tacky, stringy materials, and prevents material drool from forming at the dispense tip with low viscosity fluids. This ensures highly accurate and consistent part-to-part shot volume.
The Model 826 pinch valve also features disposable fluid path technology which protects fluids from contamination and air entrapment, while facilitating rapid material changeover with minimal clean-up. The fluid tubing is easily replaceable, and is available in two sizes and a variety of materials to ensure complete compatibility with the fluids being dispensed, including materials used in medical, pharmaceutical, and food-contact applications. The Model 826 valve’s technology eliminates expensive seal-kit maintenance.
The Model 826 dispensing valve is ideal for all low-to-high viscosity materials, including those that have stringy flow properties. This valve possesses flow control and a unique over-stroke adjustment that permit fluid deposits ranging from micro liter shots to continuous beads. The over-stroke adjustment feature prevents tubing damage, allowing users to secure millions of cycles from the fluid tubing before replacement may be required. The Tridak Model 345 valve controller is best suited for actuation of this valve.
Tridak specializes in fluid dispensing technology. It manufactures a complete line of precision dispense valves, electro-pneumatic dispensers and controllers, disposable packaging, and complete dispensing and filling systems for industrial assembly and packaging.
For more information, contact Tridak, 318 Industrial Lane, Torrington, CT 06790; Phone: 860-626-6700; Fax: 860-626-7692; E-mail: info@tridak.com or visit our web site at www.tridak.com.
Dual Gauge with Lockout and Lift Lockout
SenDEC is introducing two new versions of its Dual Gauge. The two new versions are variations on the Battery Discharge Indicator and Hour Meter Dual Gauge. The new meter is designed to prevent deep battery discharge and improve battery life by preventing the battery from dipping bellow a specified state of charge. Both the lockout and lift lockout versions prevent the operator from continuing to use the equipment once the battery reaches an OEM specified state of charge.
The two different versions of this new gauge give manufacturers the ability to pick which gauge best fits their specific application. The lockout gauge uses an internal relay to shutdown the battery when it reaches a specific state of discharge. Designed specifically with material handling equipment in mind this meter is a simple and effective way to prevent deep battery discharge. The lift-lockout version will allow a lift truck, or other lift equipment to cycle down to the bottom of its range before locking out of the battery. This allows personnel and materials to return to ground level safely before the equipment is shutdown for charging. Both gauges give manufacturers the ability to prevent deep battery discharge and extend equipment life.
Deep discharge is the biggest threat to overall equipment life and equipment downtime in
battery powered lift equipment. Preventing deep discharge will improve battery life and
prevent unplanned downtime.
With this new gauge SenDEC has been able to leverage its manufacturing capability to
achieve a cost that is well bellow the industry average. This lower cost translates into a
significant value for the manufacturers with the same quality found in all SenDEC products.
Like all SenDEC products these new gauges are epoxy potted and fully sealed. This means
excellent resistance to shock and vibration, as well as making the meter itself waterproof.
The hour meter is internally powered, so run hours are always visible, even when the
equipment is off.
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