Maritime Reporter, August 2006

<BODY> <div> 40 New Welding Training Center Hobart Brothers Company opened a new train- ing center to address new filler metal solutions, along with safety and health practices. Located at Hobart Brothers' plant in Troy, Ohio, the new training center will educate distrib- utors, end-users, and employees on opti- mal application and use of Hobart Brothers' filler metals, which include Hobart, Tri-Mark, Corex and McKay brands. A typical process class lasts three days, includes classroom technical training and is supplemented by lab exercises that simulate job site applica- tions. 422/421 Worldwide Hose Parker Hannifin has introduced its 422/421 Worldwide hose, a one-wire hose manufactured to strict international quality specifications (ISO 1436-1 Type 1SN). The 422/421 offers high- er working pressures than the existing Parker 421 hose, intended for improved reliability and expanded applications. Additional features of Parker's 422/421 hose include a nitrile inner tube for greater fluid compatibility across a wide range of hydraulic fluids, including biodegradable ones. The hose is available in sizes -4 to -32. Handyplasma Cutting Package ESAB's HandyPlasma 380 is a plasma cutting package with the power to cut 9.5 mm and sever 12.7 mm. This is contained in a compact portable design, weighing at 22 lbs. A compact, simple torch with ESAB's patented XT nozzle offers access to tight spaces and good visibility. Other fea- tures include a template following fea- ture, side-mounted pressure gauge, externally mounted and adjustable air regulator/filter, and automatic air purge when the unit powers on. The variable output feature allows the operator to turn down the output for precise cutting on thin materials. This 208/230 VAC single phase machine comes complete with torch, spare parts, air filter/regula- tor, input power cord with plug, and work cable with clamp. Pulsating/Jetting Valve CAT PUMPS introduced the MAG- JET Valve for jet- ting. The MAG- JET uses a SS magnetic valve and a strong cor- rosion resistant magnet to hold one inlet valve open, creating a strong pulse-jetting action to power nozzles through clogs. A push-in the MAG-Jet handle activates jetting action. When the MAG-JET holds the valve open, it reduces the pump flow by one-third, causing the desired pulsations. The MAG-JET mounts into the inlet valve plug making field-retro-fit easy on many CAT PUMPS models including the direct-drive 66DX, high-performance gearbox and larger truck and trailer mount pumps. The MAG-JET works with performances ranging from 3-25 GPM, 1,000-4,000 PSI. The industry event for West and Central Asia Sponsored by Aalborg Industries BP Marine Bulk Shipping & Trading Charter Trade Global LLC Clyde & Co. Dena-BMS Dubai Drydocks Emarat Maritime Lloyd's Register Nico International Norton Rose Scan-Trans Middle East Sharaf Shipping Agency Supported by Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry DP World Dubai Shipping Agents Association (DSAA) International Association of Ports and Harbors Principal sponsors Sponsored and supported by 1897 4020 6000+ 2003 2004 2006 Total Participants 4-6 December 2006 Dubai World Trade Centre United Arab Emirates Enhance your participation by attending one or more conference sessions on the following subjects: square6 State of the industry across the Middle East and Central Asia square6 Shiprepair & Marine Technology (part of SMEM’s new technical programme) square6 Energy transportation square6 Finance for shipping square6 Port development square6 Dry bulk Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai www.seatrade-middleeast.com Maritime Tools (Continued on page 43) MR AUGUST2006 #5 (33-40).qxd 8/2/2006 6:04 PM Page 40 </div> <span id="lblContents"></span> <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.digitalwavepublishing.com/" title="Digital Magazine">Digital Wave Publishing</a> </BODY>