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Jacobsen Wins Environmental Stewardship Award
Jacobsen, the international turf maintenance equipment manufacturer, has received the 2011 Environmental Excellence Gold Award from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utility Department. This award honors companies for environmental excellence in protecting the local community’s water quality. Jacobsen is a division of Textron, Inc. (NYSE: TXT).
Environmental Excellence Award winners have complied with their pollution discharge requirements, cooperated fully with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utilities and exhibited a proactive and innovative approach to protecting water quality.
Chris Wissinger, Jacobsen’s facilities manager commented, “Jacobsen is committed to protecting our environment and operating as a responsible corporate citizen of Charlotte-Mecklenburg. We have won the Environmental Excellence Silver Award in years past, so to win the Gold Award this year is confirmation that we are making the right decisions to effectively manage our environmental impact. We are really proud of the job our employees have been doing and intend to continually improve our processes to exceed standards for environmental management.”
About Jacobsen
With over 90 years of experience in the turf maintenance industry, Jacobsen has built a legacy of precision craftsmanship, legendary quality of cut and unmatched expertise. Dedicated solely to delivering perfectly groomed turf, Jacobsen equipment is used on some of the finest golf courses, sports fields and other formal turf areas across the United States and the world, through an extensive distribution network and the international Ransomes brand. Additional information about the company can be found at www.jacobsen.com.
About Textron Inc.
Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell Helicopter, Cessna Aircraft Company, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Greenlee, and Textron Systems. For more information visit: www.textron.com.
Altra Industrial Motion Expands Global Gear Drive Product Offering
Altra Industrial Motion recently acquired Bauer Gear Motor, a privately-held company headquartered in Esslingen, Germany. Bauer is a leading European manufacturer of high-quality gear motors, offering engineered solutions to a variety of industries.
As part of Altra Industrial Motion, Bauer Gear Motor joins Boston Gear, a respected North American leader in gear drive technology with a broad offering of gearing products, including the industry standard 700 Series worm gear speed reducer.
“With strong expertise in both integral gear motor technology and C-face gear drive engineering, Altra now offers a comprehensive suite of application dedicated products,” said Craig Schuele, Altra Vice President of Marketing & Business Development. “Bauer Gear Motor, together with Boston Gear, provides our customers with the reliability of two world-class brands and more than 200 years of combined experience.”
Both Boston Gear and Bauer Gear Motor products have a reputation for superior engineering, quality manufacturing, and reliable performance. As industry leaders, they have extensive experience and application knowledge in industries including material handling, food processing, packaging, bottling, and metals.
Bauer Gear Motor is a globally recognized brand of quality integral gear motors. Known for streamlined gear-train designs, market-specific features, motor manufacturing expertise and a broad offering of drive packages, Bauer is the preferred choice of many major original equipment manufacturers. Boston Gear is a trusted brand with experience in developing and manufacturing many types of enclosed C-face gear drives, including worm, bevel, and helical.
Altra has integrated the expertise of these two brands to develop the innovative new Series 2000 competitive displacement product line, a helical bevel offering that is dimensionally interchangeable with the industry standard envelope, and provides increased efficiency and performance in a design suitable for many markets. This C-face gear drive/integral gear motor line is loaded with unique features and performance advantages.
Boston and Bauer customers are supported worldwide with Altra global sales offices, manufacturing facilities, and assembly centers located in North America, Western and Eastern Europe, and Asia Pacific.
For more information, visit www.helical2000.com.
The Innovative 4-Channel 6/12V DC Charger Multiplier is Introduced Today
Specialized Products Company (SPC) today has announced the QuadLink™, a technological breakthrough in battery maintenance products capable of turning a single 6V or 12V battery charger into a workhorse charging up to four lead acid batteries as a single application.
The QuadLink turns any brand 6V or 12V DC battery charger into a 4-station maintenance charger, automatically splitting and distributing all of the charger’s capabilities into 10-minute sequencing charge segments. Depending on the charger’s capability, QuadLink can distribute charges simultaneously to up to four AGM, gel-cell, VRLA inducing or deep cycle for marine, standard automobile and truck and even small motorcycle batteries. The QuadLink works with ANY 6V or 12V battery, regardless of size of CCA rating.
The four-way switcher is capable of charging the batteries whether they are individually connected or connected as a group in a 24, 36 or 48 volt series.
Retail pricing for the QuadLink is $99.95. The QuadLink™ is currently available online at www.specialized.net and through a network of PulseTech distributors and dealers.
“This product is truly a game changer in that it saves users both time and money,” said Pete Smith, President of SPC and PulseTech® Products Corporation, a company specializing in battery testing, charging and maintenance applications. “With the QuadLink there’s no longer a reason to use multiple chargers on vehicles or batteries in storage. Since most maintenance chargers are in float mode 95% of the time, QuadLink’s unique ability to switch back and forth between batteries allows a single maintenance charger the ability to charge and maintain up to four batteries. It’s a simple plug and play application with a microprocessor that automatically adapts to the number of batteries actually connected.”
Smith said applications for the QuadLink include a wide variety of vehicles and equipment, including automobiles, light trucks, SUVs, ATVs, motorcycles, small boats and watercraft, lawn mowers, industrial and warehousing equipment and even golf carts.
Almost transparent to the battery, the QuadLink does not add to the charging capabilities of the charger it is connected to, but simply multiplexes the charger’s application to up to four batteries at one time. The particular capabilities of the charger are simply being passed through to the batteries via the QuadLink so the charger is always in full control of the charging process.
Once connected via extension leads to the batteries, users can begin the battery maintenance process by plugging their charger to an AC power source. From this point forward, the station or battery that is currently being charged is indicated by a blinking LED light on the QuadLink. Every 10 minutes, the QuadLink will switch to the next battery in line. If there is no battery connected to any given channel, the channel will be skipped after a short qualification process. Note: To charge 6V batteries, a 6V charger must be connected to the QuadLink, likewise with 12V scenarios. Solar chargers, either 6V or 12V can also be used, as long as they do not exceed an 8 Amp output.
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Description: 4-channel 6V/12V DC Charger Multiplier
- Input Voltage: 4Vdc to 18Vdc
- Input Amperage: 8A Max
- Functional Output Cable length: 5’9” (per channel)
- Note: additional 5’ and 25’ cable extensions available separately
- Mounting: Yes – via 4 holes in housing (use housing to mark holes on mounting surface)
Brushless DC Fans and Blowers Deliver 40,000 Hours of Service Life Aboard Heavy-Duty Transit and Construction Vehicles
Brushless DC fans and blowers available from AMETEK® Technical & Industrial Products, Inc. are engineered to deliver up to 40,000 hours of service life in high airflow applications for heavy-duty transit buses, construction vehicles, and off-highway equipment. These fans offer multi-speed aerodynamic performance ideally suited for A/C condensers, radiator cooling, and exhaust systems.
The family of fans and blowers incorporates electronically commutated brushless DC motors providing virtually maintenance-free operation over time by eliminating brush maintenance and associated brush motor failure. Medium- and heavy-duty motor construction meets demanding transit bus and construction equipment requirements.
Multiple or variable speeds can be achieved without the use of dropping resistors, and options include the capability to allow for up to four distinct speed settings.
Lightweight molded plastic fan and blower construction imparts durability and users can specify environmentally resistant designs to withstand potential damage from exposure to natural elements.
Four standard fan models are offered in various input voltages (12VDC and 24VDC) and airflow can exceed 1900 CFM, depending on style.
Four standard blower models are offered in various input voltages (12VDC and 24VDC) and airflow can exceed 900 CFM, depending on style. This family also includes a complete metal construction blower for high-temperature and extreme environments.
All versions can be customized to satisfy particular application requirements.
AMETEK Technical & Industrial Products, Inc. is a unit of AMETEK, Inc., a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices with annualized sales of $3.0 billion. For more information, contact Shannon Booth, AMETEK Technical & Industrial Products, Inc., 627 Lake Street, Kent, OH 44240. Phone: 330-673-3452. Fax: 330-677-3306. Web site: www.ametektechnicalproducts.com.
Fuel Cells Energize America's Top Companies
In a little more than a year, 34 corporate customers have installed, deployed or purchased more than 250 fuel cell power systems and hundreds of backup power units, totaling more than 30 MW of power, plus more than 1,000 fuel cell-powered forklifts.
“The Business Case for Fuel Cells 2011: Energizing America’s Top Companies,” a new report released today by Fuel Cells 2000, a non-profit organization based in Washington, DC., profiles 24 new corporate fuel cell customers and revisits 10 companies that have installed or ordered additional systems for several North American locations since last year.
“Companies are collectively saving millions of dollars in electricity costs while reducing carbon emissions by hundreds of thousands of metric tons per year using fuel cell forklifts and power systems,” says Jennifer Gangi, program director, Fuel Cells 2000. “The U.S. is the world leader in both fuel cell-forklift deployments and combined heat and power installations, with both markets dominated by American fuel cell manufacturers, helping to provide jobs and opportunities for export. All the companies profiled in this report are using fuel cells from suppliers with headquarters in the U.S.”
In 2010, Fuel Cells 2000 profiled 38 companies that collectively ordered, deployed or installed 15 MW of stationary power, 1,000 forklifts and 600 backup power units. This new 2011 report includes 24 new customers and 10 companies previously profiled that purchased additional units. Companies leading the charge with fuel cell deployment include:
- Walmart – 6.8 MW at 17 stores; 70+ forklifts
- Coca-Cola – 2.1 MW at four locations; 72 forklifts at two bottling facilities
- Sysco – 500+ forklifts at multiple locations, several hundreds more on order
- Whole Foods – 1.2 MW at four grocery stores, 60+ forklifts
“Fuel cells are not only helping businesses boost their environmental and economic bottom lines, they are also providing a much-needed assist to American manufacturing,” says Gangi. “Newcomers like NBCUniversal, Kroger, and Kaiser Permanente and repeat customers such as Coca-Cola, Walmart and AT&T are helping keep the U.S. at the head of the pack in the clean technology market.”
Fuel Cells Energize America's Top Companies
CEAttachments, Inc., a global supplier of attachments and accessories for compact equipment, announces the addition of all new EDGE Pallet Fork Frame Grapple attachment for skid steer loaders.
The new EDGE Pallet Fork Frame with Grapple is the perfect multi-purpose attachment for clamping anything from small pipe to large culverts and also works well for moving plywood and other building materials Use it on any jobsite from construction to landscaping to site-cleanup for clamping, lifting and transporting large, awkward loads.
The new EDGE Pallet Fork Frame with Grapple attachment features a single cylinder grapple with a unique jaw action that pulls material toward the frame as the jaw closes. The most unique feature of this Class II frame is the four optional settings where the cylinder is pinned to the grapple, which maximizes the grapple opening or closing force and ability. The positions can be changed in minutes and enable the grapple to close down below the tines or open wider than the frame, allowing the operator to clamp anything from small pipe to large culverts. Two hooked grapple arms also clamp loads secure for pickup and transport of material such as plywood or other building supplies.
The EDGE Pallet Fork Frame with Grapple is capable of grabbing and carrying load capacities up to 5000 lbs. and utilizes the same Class II tines as other EDGE Pallet Forks. This unique attachment has an overall width of 47” and a grapple opening up to 56” and comes complete with hoses and flat-faced couplers.
- Ideal for clamping small pipe to large culverts
- Single cylinder jaw action pulls material tower frame as it closes
- 4 optional cylinder pin settings enable grapple to close down below the tines
- Hooked-tip grapple arms secure plywood or other building supplies
- Grab and carry load capacities up to 5000 lbs.
CEAttachments is a full service international wholesale distributor of attachments and accessories for all brands and models of compact equipment including skid steer loaders, compact excavators and compact utility tractors.
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