GL Tests and Approves Stauff Filter Elements
Stauff reported that a substantial part of the range of replacement filter elements in its SFK series (i.e. These filter elements, engineered and produced in Germany, are used, for example, for the pre-filtration of fuels in industrial heavy-duty motors of numerous well-known international manufacturers, but are also suitable for use with hydraulic and lubricating oils, coolants, chemicals and water. By issuing the design approval, the Hamburg-based ship classification society…
Regal Beloit Finalize Cemp Acquisition
US-based manufacturer of electric motors, mechanical and electrical motion controls and power generation products, Regal Beloit, has closed on the acquisition of Cemp, s.r.l., a European manufacturer of hazardous duty motors primarily for oil and gas and marine applications. Regal inform that for 2014 and 2015, Cemp is anticipated to be accretive to earnings per share by $0.03 to $0.05 and $0.06 to $0.08, respectively. Regal's fourth quarter 2013 earnings guidance provided in an earlier earnings release did not include the anticipated results of this acquisition.
ACD Nets Two LNG Pump Orders
ACD has been engaged by DSME to engineer and supply two high pressure LNG fuel gas pump systems for new 173,400 cbm ME-GI LNG carriers forTEEKAY Shipping Ltd, with options to order up to three additional systems. The vessel will be Det Norske Veritas (DNV) classified and meet or exceed environmental standards. Delivery of the LNG fuel gas pump systems is expected to begin no later than February 2015. The new vessel delivery is scheduled for the first half of 2016. The high pressure…
Markey Secures Order for Science Winches
SEATTLE — Markey Machinery announced that it has been awarded an order for a complete suite of winch systems onboard AGOR-27, a new academic research vessel, under construction at Dakota Creek Industries, in Anacortes, Washington. Sponsored by the US Navy’s Office of Naval Research, this award continues a plan to renew America’s aging fleet of academic research vessels, including ocean ranging vessels like the US Navy’s Knorr (AGOR-15). The scope of the order is for one ship set, including two type CAST6-125 Deep Sea Research Winches with active motion compensation, a type DETW-9-11 All-Electric Traction Winch System with two storage drums…
Asahi Electric Actuators for Oil & Gas
Asahi’s Series 92 electric actuators have been installed with confidence in a variety of oil and gas applications including pipeline transmission, well head control, water recovery, gas lift, drilling fluids and chemical plants. The Series 92’s rugged construction, proven design and customizable options make it the perfect work-horse for the oil and gas industries. The Series 92’s enclosure is a die-cast aluminum alloy with a thermally-bonded powder-coat. This combination NEMA Type 4X…
