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Aalco
Aalco
Notes
Aalco is based in the UK, and one of their largest mult-metal stockholders. Call these guys when you need structural materials. Their website includes a material search engine and dozens of data sheets for mechanical properties of numerous different metal types. Their website even includes structural brochures specific to marine use.
Products
Aalco offers the following categories of structural members:
Materials
- Stainless steel
- Aluminum
- Copper
- Brass
- Bronze
- Nickel alloys
Structural Shapes
- Flat plate
- Custom aluminum extrusions
- Tubular sections
- Numerous other sections
Website
You can find plenty of information on the company’s website:
Details of their products are here:
http://www.aalco.co.uk/products/general.aspx
Data sheets are available here:
http://www.aalco.co.uk/datasheets/
Contact Information
Contact information depends on your location. Aalco includes a handy map to locate the nearest office:
ABB
ABBNotes
Need an azipod? They are ship propulsors driven by electric motors, mounted external to the hull. The entire motor azimuths. This allows you to develop maximum thrust in any direction and offers great vessel maneuverability. ABB offers azipods in several different sizes
Products
Taken from ABB Website:
The improved fuel efficiency of the Azipod propulsion is based on the optimum water flow to the propellers due to pulling propellers. Compared to the normal shaft line vessel the improvement in hydrodynamic efficiency can be up to 15 % depending on the application.
Due to azimuthing thruster principle the Azipod vessel has an excellent manoeuvrability characteristics. This improves the vessel safety but as well minimizes the harbour manoeuvring time and can in some cases may eliminate the need of harbour tug assistance.
The azimuthing electric propulsion has proved to be the most efficient propulsion system in ice breakers. Further with Azipod it is possible to build ice going cargo vessels, which can operate without ice breaker assistance.
Azipod propulsion is based on electric propulsion concept where generator sets can be freely located to the vessel. Further many systems inside the ship hull (propulsion motors, long shaftlines,stern thrusters and rudders) are not needed. This gives a lot of freedom to the ship design and construction. Space can be saved inside the vessel which can be used for extra payload or even may make it possible to build a smaller ship. From shipbuilding poit of view a lot of installation hours can be saved due to simpler construction.
Azipod product family includes the following products
– Azipod CO: Open water applications up to 4.5 MW
– Azipod XO: Open water applications up to 20 MW
– Azipod CZ: Thruster unit for high thrust applications, 4.5 MW
– Azipod VI: Ice going ship applications for different ice classes
– Azipod XC: Azipod for Contra Rotating applications
Website
You can find more information about azipods on ABB’s website:
http://www.abb.com/industries/db0003db002805/c12571f4002ab83dc1256fdf003b2929.aspx
For more information on ABB in general, go to their general website:
Contact
You can find full contact details for each country on ABB’s website:
The following contact information is specific to U.S.A.
Sales
Name: Antti Lehtela
Phone: +35 810 222 2859
Fax: +35 810 222 2350
Address:
ABB Oy
Merenkulkijankatu 1
00980 Helsinki
AEG Industrial Engineering
AEG Industrial EngineeringNotes
AEG Industrial Engineering is a company for electrical plants of the industry, the energy industry and transportation. We are located at the traditional location of AEG industrial facilities, the Hohenzollerndamm in Berlin. We are in close contact with current and former AEG factories. The main focus of our works are drive and automation systems, switchgear, transformers, generators / turbines and diesel generator sets. We also deal with general industry electronics and high and low voltage compensation systems. Together with our representatives and our local subsidiaries, we serve our international clients. We supply spares and new equipment to our clients. We consult, design and supply for new equipment and revamp existing plants. Many of our engineers are familiar with industrial plants, ship technique and power plants supplied by AEG in the past. We deliver devices and systems make the start up of the equipment and take care until production starts. If customers need consulting services for economizing energy in large drives for pumps and fans, we can help. Our after sales service, inspections and repairs of AEG components like Kanis turbines, transformers, switchgear or other devices help customers to run and stabilize their production plants. Together with our partners we can deliver complete compact steelworks including scrap sorting and the electric arc furnace EAF and LF. Where required, we can also provide rolling mills for the production of construction steel or profiles.
Electric Drives / Motors
Our know how covers all applications for speed and non-speed controlled drives. We design, deliver and put into operation:
| > | Synchronous and asynchronous motors |
| > | DC motors |
| > | Starter units to limit the start up current of large motors |
| > | Converters for DC motors |
| > | Converters and inverters for low voltage and medium voltage motors |
| > | Revamping and modernizing of drives |
| > | Drives and thyristorized equipment with highly dynamic properties |
| > | Drive solutions with special technologies for the steel industry |
| > | Controlled drives for sugar centrifuges |
| > | Drives for conveyor belts |
| > | Drives for pumps and fans |
| > | System solutions for compressors also in explosive atmospheres and flameproof operational conditions. |
We are experienced in the saving of energy and give advice in case of revamping or optimization of existing plants.
Alaskan Copper and Brass
Alaskan Copper and BrassNotes
Despite the name, Alaskan Copper and Brass offers more than in the way of structural materials, beyond just copper and brass. They have stock of structural materials in the USA and Canada.
Products
They make products in several categories.
Aluminum
Stainless steel
- Stainless Overview
- Buttweld Fittings
- Fasteners
- Fittings/Flanges
- Pipe/Tubing
- Rod/Bar/Shapes
- Sheet/Plate
- General Info
Brass / bronze
Copper
Copper-nickel
- Copper-Nickel Overview
- Belled End Fittings
- Buttweld Fittings
- Fittings/Flanges
- Pipe/Tubing
- Rod/Bar
- Sheet/Plate
Outlets / valves
Fabricated items
Website
You can find more information about Alaskan Copper and Brass here:
You can also find their stock list (USA) here:
http://www.alascop.com/pdf/US_StockList.pdf
Contact Information
The company has contact information for several regional offices. You can find full details of contact information on the company website: http://www.alascop.com/contact.php
Kent (Head Office)
27402 72nd Avenue South
Kent, Washington 98032
Phone (206) 623-5800
Toll Free (800) 552-7661
Sales Fax (253) 796-2771
acbsea@alaskancopper.com
Kent Map/Directions
Portland
P.O. Box 5067
Portland, Oregon, 97208-5067
2440 Southeast Raymond (97202-4638)
Phone (503) 238-7171
Toll Free (800) 552-7661
Fax (503) 238-6849
acbpdx@alaskancopper.com
Portland Map/Directions
San Diego
P.O. Box 8236
Chula Vista, California 91912
1333 30th Street, Suite A
San Diego, California, 92154-3404
Phone (619) 423-2546
Fax (619) 423-5310
acbsan@alaskancopper.com
San Diego Map/Directions
Vancouver, B.C.
225 North Road
Coquitlam, B.C., Canada V3K 3V7
Phone (604) 937-6620
Toll Free (800) 667-5456
Fax (604) 937-0838
acbvcr@alaskancopper.com
Vancouver Map/Directions
Alfa Laval
Alfa LavalNotes
Alfa Laval does heat transfer, fluid separation, and fluid handling. They have a global presence, with offices in numerous countries.
Source: Alfa Laval Website
Products
Heat Transfer
Highly efficient and durable heat exchangers for any heat transfer application. Solutions that optimize energy utilization while minimizing downtime.
- Air heat exchangers
- Welded heat exchangers
- Brazed heat exchangers
- Gasketed plate heat exchangers
- Plate heat exchangers
- Scraped-surface heat exchangers
- Shell and tube heat exchangers
- Spiral heat exchangers
- Fusion bonded heat exchangers
- Desalination
- Evaporators
Separation
Separate fluids, solids and gases with outstanding precision and low running cost. Based on proven technology with a reputation for reliability in industries such as food, pharma, chemical, oil and wastewater treatment.
- Decanter centrifuges
- Filters and strainers
- Membrane filtration
- Separators
Fluid Handling
Take precision control of fluid transport and regulation for exceptional hygiene and efficiency. Solutions for pumping fluids of any viscosity, quick cleaning and intelligent, automated control.
- Condensers
- Deoderizers
- Pumps
- Tank cleaning equipment
- Tank equipment
- Tap water systems
- Tubes and fittings
- Valves
Website
You can find more information on their website.
Contacts
Visit the website for a full list of contacts
http://www.alfalaval.com/contact-us/pages/contact-us.aspx#letterU
Align
AlignSMART AutomationNotes
SMART Automation AS (part of Align) provides automation and control systems for whole vessel integration. Control you engine, your pumps, everything integrated through a single digital control system.
From company website:
Smart Automation AS supplies integrated automation systems for shipyards and ship-owners.
Several thousand vessels are sailing with our smart solutions. We supply products and know-how on the global market, and are heavily engaged in newbuildings and rebuilding projects (retrofit).
Our SMARTChief® product solutions integrate all functions in a user friendly way, and comply with the regulations and notations of all major classification societies.
Products
You can find full details of all products on the company website. This just provides a summary.
SMARTChief® II Alarm & Monitoring System
The SMARTChief® II is a fully scaleable screen based alarm and control system with a range of design and operational benefits. It displays an extensive overview of the vessels functions including AMS, Pump Control, Valve Control, Tank Sounding, PMS control, CCTV, Fire alarm and other seamless integrations subject to the vessels configuration.
The SMARTChief® II is approved by all major classification societies.
SMARTLink™
SMART Link™ is a direct link to your vessel, which empowers us to service or check the SMART Chief® II wherever you are in the world, as long as you have a working connection.
The SMARTChief® Power Management System
The SMARTChief® Power Management is designed for all kind of applications and complies with all major classification societies rules.
The SMARTChief® Power Management System (PMS) is well proven, complete system, adaptable to control any plant combining engine generators (diesel, heavy fuel, gas, steam) and fixed-frequency generators (shaft or turbine-driven). The SMARTChief® PMS may include input for external supply (emergency or harbour generator, shore connection, public mains). The easy-to-use-program enables you to control the system in relaxed confidence. Simple menu selection and procedures assure fast and safe setting of parameters and access to all essential data on the operator panel.
SMARTChief® Tank Level Management
The SMARTChief® Tank Level Management offers reliability, accuracy and flexibility in cargo loading, tank monitoring and unloading. Easy installation, operation and maintenance are key factors in our system.
Website
You can find full details of all products on the company website:
http://www.align.no/en-GB/The-Companies/Smart-Automation-AS/
Contact
You can find contact details on the company website:
http://www.align.no/en-GB/The-Companies/Smart-Automation-AS/Contact/
Smart Automation AS
Hollundsdalen Ind. Park
NO-5430 Bremnes
Norway
Phone: + 47 53 42 88 03
Fax: +47 53 42 88 01
E-Mail: mail@smartautomation.no
WEB: http://www.smartchief.no
Anixter
AnixterNotes
Anixter is a leading global supplier of communications and security products, electrical and electronic wire and cable, fasteners and other small components. The bits and bobs, the nuts and bolts (literally). A large number of their products are oriented towards electronics versus power distribution of electricity (think communications instead of power grid). However, they still have a large set of products for simple wire and cable. Here is the list of general product categories they carry.
- Wire and cable
- Electrical wire and cable
- Electronic wire and cable
- Security and audio / video cable
- Voice and data cable
- Communications
- Copper cabling infrastructure
- Fiber optic cabling infrastructure
- Coaxial cabling infrastructure
- Voice products
- Telecom power products
- Software
- Security
- Video surveillance
- Access control
- Fire systems
- Sound, paging, and intercom systems
- Other security products
- Networking
- In-building wireless
- Networking
- CATV video
- Lighting
- Hardware and supplies
- Racks and cabinets
- Cable management
- Electrical supplies
- Power products
- Tools and supplies
- Test equipment
- Industrial communication and control
- Industrial communication and control
- Electrical enclosures
- Fasteners
- Fasteners and “C” class components
Website
The company’s website: http://www.anixter.com
Contact Information
You can find contact information on the company’s website:
http://www.anixter.com/north-america/us/en/about-us/contact-us.html
ASCO (Aluminum Supply Company)
ASCO (Aluminum Supply Company)Notes
ASCO provided aluminum and some other forms of corrosion resistant metals.
Taken from: http://www.aluminumsupply.com/index.php%5B/caption%5D
Aluminum Supply Company, Inc. (ASCO) is a second-generation, family-owned business based in Detroit, Michigan. Since 1948, we have built an impeccable reputation by consistently providing quality materials and exceptional service to our customers.
They provide several forms of material products.
- Standard / custom extrusions
- Standard / specialty sheet and plate
- Custom fabrication
- Project assistance
- Custom finishing
Products
ASCO aluminum primarily provides aluminum. They also offer a few other material options.
- Aluminum
- 304 stainless steel
- Galvanised sheet
- Anodized aluminum
- Pac-clad painted steel and aluminum
- Lead coated copper
- Embossed aluminum
- Wrisco painted sheet
Website
You can find more details on the company’s website.
Contact
Contact information is located here:
http://www.aluminumsupply.com/contact.php
Toll Free Phone: +1 (800) 899-2726
Regular Phone: +1 (313) 491-5040
Fax: +1 (313) 491-6380
Ballast Technologies Inc
Ballast Technologies IncNotes
Ballast Technologies provide fixed ballast installations. We often used fixed ballast to correct stability problems with vessels. Permanent ballast should be easy to install with minimum labor. Of course, it must have significant weight. Ideally, we also prefer to customize the density of the ballast and ensure we completely fill a compartment. The following information comes from the company website.
What is Perma Ballast
Perma Ballast® is high density fixed ballast used throughout the world for Ships, Boats, Floating and Gravity Based Production Platforms, Bridges and Counterweights
THE PERMA BALLAST® GLOBAL ADVANTAGE
Perma Ballast® is lead-free, non-toxic, non-corrosive, chemically inert, and environmentally safe, often incorporating iron ore such as magnetite or QCM.
Perma Ballast® will not cause gases or vapors to be generated, even after many years of service.
Perma Ballast® is thoroughly tested in BTI’s laboratories to ensure proper density, uniformity and stability. BTI also performs continuous onsite quality controlduring installation.
Perma Ballast® is avalable in a wide range of installed densities, from 130 lbs/ft3 – 325 lbs/ft3 (2.1 – 5.2 metric tons/m3).
Perma Ballast® is removable and reusable.
Perma Ballast® is recognized and accepted by certifying and regulatory agencies around the world, including ABS, Bureau Veritas, U.S. DOT, U.S. Coast Guard, Lloyd’s Register, Germanischer Lloyd, and Det Norske Veritas.
THE PERMA BALLAST® PROCESS
Perma Ballast® specialists make a site visit to inspect the vessel and installation location and then draft customized operating and safety plan.
Perma Ballast® is installed by BTI’s experienced personnel using state-of-the-art equipment for safe, rapid and efficient mobilization, installation and demobilization. To minimize inconvenience to our customers, BTI pumps from dockside and offers the option of continuous installation, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
Perma Ballast® is engineered to ensure even distribution throughout all available tank space.
Perma Ballast® consolidates as it is installed. The result is non-shifting fixed ballast that remains removable and reusable.
Notes
Sometimes, we need to add ballast to an existing ship, usually to maintain ship stability. But the logistics of putting a lot of weight into unused sections of a ship can be fairly daunting. And then the weight must be safely secured. Ballast-crete offers a labor-saving alternative to traditional ingot ballast.
Product
Ballast-Crete® is a pre-blended combination of water and inorganic, non-toxic, granular and ground fines that can be produced in density ranges of 130 lb. (S.G. 2.08) to 325 lb. (S.G. 5.21) per cubic foot, or higher. During installation, its flowability and water retentiveness compares to a ready-mix mortar although it does not contain portland cement. After installation, Ballast-Crete® firms to a semi-solid mass.
Ballast-Crete® is designed to meet U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Navy, American Bureau of Shipping and Det Norske Veritas & Bureau Veritas specifications.
Due to its thixotropic nature, Ballast-Crete® can be removed in discrete quantities for the repair or modification of your ship.
Website
Further details can be found on the company website.
Contact
You can find full contact information on the company website:
http://www.ballast-crete.com/Contact_Us.html
Robert L. Chester, P.E.
President
Cell: +1 443 504-9876
Fax: +1 410 557-9058
Email: Bchester.bct@verizon.net
For a proposal, please provide the following:
– Name and Type of vessel.
– Shipyard or port for fixed ballast installation.
– Approximate timeframe for installation.
– Fixed ballast tanks’ identifications and capacities.
– Required fixed ballast tonnage and density.
– A drawing of the fixed ballast tank tops will allow us to identify fill and vent openings’ locations for installation.
Beacon Finland
Beacon FinlandNotes
Beacon Finland makes the JAK coupling system for articulated tug barges (ATB). The coupler allows pitch degree of freedom and can connect at different draft levels between barge and tug.
From company website:
The JAK® ATB Coupling System of Beacon Finland is invented and developed especially for use on Articulated Tug Barge (ATB) systems. It is a modern innovation with significant advantages with regard to space, weight and cost.
The original invention was made in 1991. Since then, Beacon Finland has continued to develop it into a very competitive product for the ATB market.
The basic idea of the invention was to improve the existing connection devices between the tug and the barge in the ATB-system with the aim of a lightweight, safe, simple and cost effective coupling. The JAK®-ATB Coupling System solved the conventional problems and fulfilled the basic targets more than well.
Products
The main product is the JAK coupling.
From company website:
The JAK®-ATB Coupling System is a pneumatically actuated electrically controlled articulated tug-barge connecting system. The coupling action is controlled from a control panel on the vessel’s bridge or/and from the local control panel in the coupler unit compartment.
The efficiency and the reasonable cost of the coupling device are based on its simple construction. There are also several other benefits of this system, e.g.:
- Cost efficient due to simple construction and installation
- Environmentally friendly due to pneumatic operation and lubrication with environmental friendly oil
- Ease of operation due to simple control and less need and ease of maintenance
- No on-deck equipment and little space demand under deck
- Small power demand as the power consumption is only 5kW. The system utilizes the existing power and compressed air supply of the tug. (24V DC supply & compressed air (425 psi) supply)
Website
You can get more information on the company website:
http://www.beaconfinland.com/jak-coupling/
Contact
You can find local contact information on the company website:
http://www.beaconfinland.com/contacts/
Home Office Contact
Beacon Finland Ltd Oy
PO Box 228
FIN-26101 Rauma
Finland
Contact:
Mr. Timo Rintala
or
Ms. Tuija Hörkkö
Phone: +358 2 8387 9500
Fax: +358 2 8387 9510
Email: beacon@beaconfinland.com
| Street address: | Valtakatu 9-11 |
| 26100 RAUMA | |
| Finland |
Bosch-Rexroth
Bosch-RexrothWave GeneratoNotes
Bosch-Rexroth specialized in industrial hydraulics and controls, with experience applying this skill to the the field of towing tanks. This also includes electric drives. (Basically, all the components you need for an industrial towing tank.) They can supply a wide range of products related to towing tanks.
Products and Solutions
- Wave generators
- Modular wave generators
- Towing carriages
- Tow tank software
- Wave absorbers
- Other custom solutions
Wave generator solutions
Typical wave generator solutions that can be developed by Bosch Rexroth are:
- Single directional wave generators for flumes and towing tanks
- Multi directional wave generators for basins
Wave generation system hardware
The systems are fatigue rated and designed with low noise production, a long lifespan and high serviceability (low maintenance and ease of access) in mind. To ensure high motion accuracy the systems encompass:
- High dynamical stiffness
- Backlash-free operation
- Closed loop servo control
Maximum wave height
The height of the waves that can be generated is limited by water depth, wave steepness, overtopping and maximum segment stroke and velocity.
Electric Drives and Controls 5150 Prairie Stone Parkway Hoffman Estates Illinois 60192-3707 United States of America
Bruce Anchor
Bruce AnchorNotes
Founded in 1972, Bruce Anchor is a leading designer and supplier of drag-embedment anchors and associated equipment to the Oil & Gas and Offshore Renewable Energy industries for various applications.
Our continuous investment in Research and Development helps us to provide innovative, cost effective mooring solutions that support our customers with their requirements.
Products
OMNI-DIRECTIONAL DENNLA
This is the only drag embedment anchor capable of accepting directional changes of loading from all headings. After installation, the Bruce Omni-Directional Dennla can embed in the rearward direction as well as the forward direction by veering into alignment with the direction of loading.
- Removable Shank Stopper to limit movement
- Not subject to Vertical Load Anchor (VLA) pullout failure
- Drag Embedment Safety factor applicable (i.e. 1.5x rather than 2.0x for a VLA)
- Holding capacity is limited only by mooring line strength
- Rigid shank gives single load path for determinable fatigue life
- Design enables recovery at low load by installation anchor line
FFTS MK4
Developed in 1986, the Bruce FFTS Mk4 anchor is still one of the only drag embedment anchors available on the market that completely satisfies the HHP anchor rules regarding self righting as set out by DNV GL.
- Complete self-righting ability
- Superior holding performance in all sea beds
- Choice of fluke angles for optimum performance in hard & soft bottoms
- Approved by ABS , DNV GL, LR and BV as a HHP anchor
- Disassembly into two parts for easier and lower shipping costs
- Cranked shank design reduces anchor penetration resistance
FFTS PM
With increased holding capacity and the cranked shank design, the Bruce FFTS PM is the perfect anchor for permanent mooring requirements and hard bottom conditions.
- Superior holding performance in all sea beds
- Placement anchor for all permanent mooring applications
- Choice of fluke angles for optimum performance in hard and soft bottoms
- Simplified fluke angle adjustment by moving two plain pins, no welding required
- Design can be tailored to suit customer requirements
- Single point recovery lug on fluke minimises breakout resistance
- Can be varied to suit required shackle sizes,
dimensions marked * - Disassembly into two parts for easier, lower cost shipping
FFTS GP
The Bruce FFTS GP has a further increased fluke area from that of the Bruce FFTS PM, and the shank straightened to enable mass to be redistributed to the fluke for higher holding capacity and a lower rearwards recovery load.
- Greater holding capacity from increased fluke area
- Choice of four fluke angles to suit most soil conditions
- Snag free negotiation of stern rollers
- Easy deck handling
- Easy breakout using chaser or rear recovery lug
- Significant reduction in cost per tonne of holding capacity
- Can be varied to suit required shackle sizes,
dimensions marked *
Carlsen Group
Carlsen GroupNotes
Carlsen provides equipment and engineering services for bulk material handling. Cement, sand, and even grains. Carlsen has the equipment to efficiently and safely unload it.
Products
Carlsen offers a variety of different systems for bulk cargo handling. Which system to select can depend on many things: efficiency, the specific cargo to handle, safety. Carlsen representatives can help you select the best system for your purposes. All text taken from Carlsen website. (http://www.carlsengroup.com)
Double Reloader System
The D.R. (Double Reloader) system consists of two tanks that alternate between being filled by vacuum and emptied by pressure. When the first reloader tank is full, the vacuum valve closes, and the vacuum valve to the second tank open. The second tank is then filled while at the same time the first tank is emptied to recieving silos by means of compressed air. In this way a nearly continous conveying process is achieved.
Screw Conveyor System
The Carlsen mechanical system uses screw conveyors for vertical conveying and airslides or horizontal screw conveyors for horizontal converying The holds are equipped with fluidized bottoms. The material flows from the fluidized bottom through a flow control gate into a vertical screw converyor. From the vertical screw conveyor on deck to the centre of the ship. The material is conveyed on shore either by a mechanical unloading boom or by a pneumatic pressure system.
Source: http://www.carlsengroup.com/products/screw-conveyor-system/%5B/caption%5D
E3 Cargo System
The Carlsen E3 Cargo System provides almost continous unloading to shore, it is utilizing the pressure from compressors and direct feeding from the hold to the blow tanks. The advantage is that the system uses only one conveyor from cargo hold to silo.
Conveyor Loading System
All the Conveyor Loading systems (Air slide Loading System & Screw Conveyor Loading System) can be provided with the following options.
- Option: Pneumatic Loading with Cyclone
To accommodate for pneumatic loading of material from shore into the ship - Option: Truck Loading
To facilitate for loading by road trucks or rail cars into the ship - Option: Air slides below Main Deck
To arrange for cargo to be widely spread into the ship’ss cargo hold
Website
You can find more information on the company website:
Contact
Detailed contact information can be found on the company website:
http://www.carlsengroup.com/contact/
Carlsen Group
Van Polanenweg 2
NL-2921 LT Krimpen aan de IJssel
The Netherlands
Phone: +31 180 440 720
Fax: +31 180 516 064
Email: info@carlsengroup.com
Cathelco
CathelcoNotes
Cathelco provides impressed current systems to prevent corrosion of hull plating, pipework antifouling, and a variety of other products.
Products
The following description comes from Cathelco’s website (http://www.cathelco.com)
Cathelco are world leading designers and manufacturers of equipment for ships and offshore installations.
Their product range includes marine pipework anti-fouling (AF) systems and impressed current cathodic protection (ICCP) systems to safeguard the hulls of commercial and naval vessels against corrosion. Cathelco Seafresh specialises in the production of reverse osmosis desalinators (watermakers) for yachts, commercial and naval vessels.The offshore energy sector continues to gain in importance
Cathelco supply AF and ICCP systems for offshore platforms, semi-submersibles, FPSOs and FSOs. In the renewable energy market they have developed advanced ICCP systems to protect monopile, jacket and tripod offshore wind turbines.
After considerable research and development, Cathelco are planning to launch a unique ballast water treatment (BWT) system in 2013 based on a combination of filtration and UV sterilisation.
Cathelco are represented globally through a network of agent/installers.
Their product range includes marine pipework anti-fouling (AF) systems and impressed current cathodic protection (ICCP) systems to safeguard the hulls of commercial and naval vessels against corrosion. Cathelco Seafresh specialises in the production of reverse osmosis desalinators (watermakers) for yachts, commercial and naval vessels.The offshore energy sector continues to gain in importanceImpressed Cathodic Current Protection
Although modern hull coatings provide some protection against corrosion they do not offer a complete solution. For this reason, most operators choose to protect their vessels with a purpose designed impressed current cathodic protection system.
Using an arrangement of hull mounted anodes and reference cells connected to a control panel(s), the system produces a more powerful external current to suppress the natural electro-chemical activity on the wetted surface of the hull.
This eliminates the formation of aggressive corrosion cells on the surface of plates and avoids the problems which can exist where dissimilar metals are introduced through welding or brought into proximity by other components such as propellers.
An essential feature of ICCP systems is that they constantly monitor the electrical potential at the seawater/hull interface and carefully adjust the output to the anodes in relation to this. Therefore, the system is much more effective and reliable than sacrificial anode systems where the level of protection is unknown and uncontrollable.
Website
Cathelco has ample samples and useful information on their website:
Contact
You can find detailed contact information for Cathelco on the company website.
Name | Cathelco Ltd |
Registered Office | Marine House Dunston Road Chesterfield S41 8NY United Kingdom |
Telephone | +44 (0)1246 457900 |
Fax | +44 (0)1246 457901 |
Cen-Tex Marine
Cen-Tex MarineNotes
Cen-Tex marine creates watertight closures. We need to keep the water out somehow, and Cen-Tex has solutions for you.
From company website:
Cen-Tex Marine has become one of the most respected manufacturers of marine closures. Well-trained craftsmen operating excellent machinery, are dedicated to providing high quality watertight doors, hatches, scuttles, manholes and portlights. Cen-Tex products can be found on all size vessels, from the smallest work boat to the largest supertanker, and on many offshore drilling rigs.
Our closure line features many variations of watertight and weathertight doors: individually dogged, quick acting (handwheel or lever operated), dutch doors, and double doors–all available in virtually any size.
Hatches, scuttles and manholes are also available in many configurations and sizes–raised or flush, individually dogged, quick acting, spring balanced, etc. We are equipped to fabricate custom closures when needed. We have portlights and fixed lights ranging from 8″ to 18″, with covers and screens optional, as required.
Products
The full product catalog is on the company website. This just lists the major categories.
- Doors
- Hatches
- Manholes
- Scuttles
- Fixed Lights
- Portlights
- Cargo Hatches
Website
You can find more information on the company website:
Contact
Address: Cen-Tex Marine Fab.
1100 N.E. 1st Street
Smithville, Tx. 78957
Phone: (512) 237-2496
Fax: (512) 237-3257
E-MAIL: MARINE CLOSURES
MWB@Centexmarine.com
GERALD@Centexmarine.com
ABLACKWELL@Centexmarine.com
Columbia Winch and Hoist
Columbia Winch and HoistNotes
Columbia Winch and Hoist creates small to medium sized winches for material handling. Think of moving a large engine block around the shop floor. Columbia products are manufactured by Allied Power Products, Inc. (http://www.alliedpower.com)
Products
Columbia Winch and Hoist offers a variety of products.
- AC Electric Hoists (Lifting)
- Capacities from 2000 lbs to 15,000 lbs
- AC Electric Winches (Pulling)
- Capacities from 2000 lbs to 40,000 lbs
- Pneumatic Hoists (Lifting)
- Capacities from 2000 lbs to 15,000 lbs
- Pneumatic Winches (Pulling)
- Capacities from 2700 lbs to 40,000 lbs
- Trolleys
- Hammerhead trolleys
- Manual overhead trolleys
- Other Products and Options
- AutoAdvance line spoolers
- Davit cranes
- Lead sheaves
- Strap drum conversions
- Custom units
Strap Drum Conversions
A load strap drum option is offered for every standard model of Columbia winch and hoist. With hoist capacities to 5,600 lbs. and winch capacities to 11,000 lbs., Columbia strap drum models provide versatile load handling capability while eliminating the inherent disadvantages of wire rope or chain.
In addition to being easier to handle, inspect and install, straps eliminate load rotation problems associated with wire rope and chain. Unlike wire rope, straps wind smoothly without long lead distances to the drum. Straps do not require lubrication nor do they “jagger”, chip or spark.
For line pull and line speed performance, refer to the appropriate Columbia winch or hoist technical specification sheet.
Website
You can find more details about Columbia Winch and Hoist on their website:
Contact
6590 SW Fallbrook Place
Beaverton OR 97008
Phone: 503.626.0654
Toll free: 800.248.4896
Fax: 503.646.1996
Email: Internet form: http://www.columbiawinch.com/contact.html
Comap Controls
Comap ControlsNotes
ComAp manufacturers control systems for gensets, pumps, and propulsion engines. The number of features you get from their small boxes is really quite remarkable. You can also got the company website and download the configuration software for their boxes for free. Gives you a chance to play around and see what the control system is capable of before purchasing. The software does not require a link to the box to function.
Product Sample
You can see the full list of products on the company website. (Link provided in contact information.) This description is an example of the features you can expect from a ComAp system. This is for the base control unit on their InteliGen NTC genset controller.
InteliGen NTC BaseBox is a comprehensive gen-set controller for both single and multiple gensets operating in standby or paralleling modes. The detachable modular construction allows easy installation with the potential for many different extension modules designed to suit individual customer requirements.
To be used in conjunction with detachable colour displays InteliVision 5 or InteliVision 8
Support of engines with ECU (Electronic Control Unit)
Complete integrated gen-set solution and signal sharing via CAN bus – minimum external components needed
Many communication options – easy remote supervising and servicingAutomatic synchronizing and power control (via speed governor or ECU)
- Airgate support, Ethernet connection (RJ45), USB 2.0 slave interface, 1× RS232 / 2× RS485 interface with Modbus protocol support; Analog / GSM / ISDN / CDMA modem communication support; SMS messages; ECU Modbus interface; secondary RS485 converter is isolated
AMF function, Baseload, Import / Export, Peak shaving, Voltage and PF control (AVR)
Generator measurement: U, I, Hz, kW, kVAr, kVA, PF, kWh, kVAhr
Mains measurement: U, I, Hz, kW, kVAr, PF
Selectable measurement ranges for AC voltages and currents – 120 / 277 V, 0–1 / 0–5 A
Inputs and outputs configurable for various customer needs
Bipolar binary outputs – possibility to use BO as High or Low side switch
Controller redundancy
Event-based history (up to 1000 records) with customer-selectable list of stored values; RTC; statistic values
Integrated PLC programmable functions
Integrated fixed and configurable protections
DIN-Rail mount
Contact Information
Main company website:
ComAp works through a network of distributors. You can find their distributors listed here:
http://www.comap.cz/distributors/country-index/
For direct contact with ComAp, go here:
http://www.comap.cz/company/contact/
Conventive Composites
Conventive CompositesNotes
This post specifically focuses on a material called Aptiform, by NetComposites. Aptiform provides a different type of structural composite material. Aptiform uses self-reinforced plastics. The major advantage is that these composites are recyclable, unlike many traditional composite materials.
Products
Product description, from Aptiform website:
The Aptiform moulding process has been specifically developed for the efficient manufacture of components from self-reinforced plastics, based on the results of extensive development work undertaken by NetComposites in collaboration with leading industrial companies and universities.
The unique forming process allows OEMs to benefit from the light weight, recyclability, high impact performance and low cost offered by self-reinforced plastics – a family of materials with both fibre and matrix made from the same polymer. These materials offer a unique balance of properties and cost, particularly suited to radio transparencies and ballistic components.
The family of materials includes self-reinforced polypropylene and PET, with developments currently being made in polyamides and polyethylene. Specific strength and stiffness are approximately equal to glass-reinforced polymers, whilst properties such as impact performance and radio-transparency far exceed conventional materials.
We’re currently involved in component manufacture and product development in aerospace, defence, personal protective equipment, leisure craft, luggage and low volume automotive. The material benefits exploited by these sectors are radar/radio transparency, high impact performance/ballistic properties, weight and recyclability.
The Aptiform moulding technique is based on the results of extensive development work undertaken in collaboration with customers and materials suppliers, and there are only a handful of companies worldwide that have the ability to form this family of materials.
Aptiform is a brand of NetComposites.
Website
More information about Aptiform can be found at the website:
Contact
Address
4a Broom Business Park
Bridge Way
Chesterfield
S41 9QG
United Kingdom
- Telephone
+44(0)1246 266240
Fax
+44(0)1246 266249
Website
Corvus Energy
Corvus EnergyNotes
Corvus Energy makes batteries and other forms of electric power modules.
Corvus Energy (http://www.corvus-energy.com/)
Products
Energy Storage module
This battery can store up to 6.5 kWh in a single battery. Features include:
- 4 – 10 Times the Capacity and Power of Traditional Batteries
- 1/4 the Weight of Traditional Batteries
- 10 Times the Cycle Life of Traditional Batteries
- Completely Maintenance Free Operation
- The Safest Heavy Duty Power Today
- The Most Reliable Battery Management Technology
- Data Flexible – Works with any Industry Standard Communications
- Platinum Standard Service and Support
- Safety – inherent safe cell chemistry combined with a sophisticated Battery Management System (BMS)
- Reliability – Unmatched deep discharge cycles, up to 20 year working life and lifetime limited warranty.
- Wide Temperature Range, -40°C to +60°C
- Rapid Charge/Discharge Rates – 2C charge rate maximum and 10C discharge rate maximum
- Scalable – energy storage of 2.5kWh to UNLIMITED storage potential
- Green Power – CORVUS batteries are completely sealed and 99% recyclable
Website
Contact Information
Full contact information available on company website.
http://www.corvus-energy.com/contact.html
Corvus Energy Canada
Unit 220, 13155 Delf Place
Richmond, BC V6V 2A2
Canada
Phone: (604) 227-0280
Toll Free: (888) 390-7239
Fax: (604) 227-0281
24 Hour Support: (604) 227-1932
Corvus Energy USA
Seattle, WA
USA
Phone: (206) 673-4606
Toll Free: (888) 390-7239
Fax: (604) 227-0281
24 Hour Support: (604) 227-1932
Corvus Energy Africa
8th Floor, The Octagon
13a A.J Marinho Drive
Victoria Island
Lagos, Nigeria
Phone: 234 1 4603370-1
Fax: 234 1 4616221
24 Hour Support: (604) 227-1932
Email: aakindolie@corvus-energy.com
Website: http://www.corvus-energy.com/africa
Corvus Energy South East Asia
2 Tuas South Ave 2
Tuas, Singapore
637601
Phone: +65 6862 1643
Fax: +65 6862 1641
24 Hour Support: (604) 227-1932
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