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72 Maritime Reporter & Engineering News • JUNE 2014 PRODUCT FEATURE: SPARES & REPAIRS What’s in Your Engine Oil? Volvo Penta of the Americas is offering an Oil Analysis Program for all Volvo Penta die- sel and gas en- gines. With this information, maintenance can be planned effectively and unplanned downtime and repair expenses avoided. Collect the sample and send it to a Volvo Penta lab- oratory and a complete report by email will be sent back with recommendations for maximizing engine performance. www.volvopenta.com Stainless Steel Grab Rail Created with an eye to design as well as utility and economy, the new 9” stainless steel grab rail from Schmitt & Ongaro adds a ? nishing touch to any ves- sel. Made of cast stainless steel and ? tted with engi- neered Santoprene rubber grip inserts, the rail offers a safe and comfortable grasp, and is approved by the NMMA and the International Marine Certi? cation Institute. www.schmittongaromarine.com Safe Escape Locking Systems This simple, effective locking device locks down hatches while still allowing secured crew members to escape in a quick and easy manner. The SEL protects the vessel and crew by providing a resil- ient barrier from outside threats, such as piracy and theft. The SEL complies with SOLAS, USCG and NVIC regulations and is approved by ABS also meets and exceeds ISPS standards. www.safeescapelock.com Kissling Battery Disconnect Switches Kissling Electro- tec manufacturers battery disconnect switches range from 200 A to 500 A for the highest possible quality requirements in all vehicle appli- cations. Options in- clude single or dual pole con? gurations. Kissling switches from Peerless offer Environmen- tally sealed (IP67), High resistance to vibration and shock, full-amperage continuous duty at up to 32 VDC, Flange-mount or central-mount and Lock/out tag out capability and removable key option. www.peerlesselectronics.com Multicam Introduces i401 Laser on 2000 Series MultiCam has launched Synrad’s new Firestar i401 laser on its 2000 Series CNC machines. The Synrad i401 laser produces a 400 watt beam. Four ? eld replaceable integrated radio frequency mod- ules facilitate ease maintenance. Twenty-Three percent more energy ef? cient and 24 percent less than previous models, the i401 laser’s beam qual- ity has the ability to produce consistent, high-qual- ity parts over a large work surface. www.MultiCam.com Hebe: A New Steering Control System MacGregor presented a new addition to its Hatlapa product range: the steering con- trol system, Hebe. It is offered as an integrated part of the company’s Hatlapa range of steering gear solutions and its inclusion will deliver operational and equipment compatibility bene? ts for customers. The name Hebe for the steering control system follows the tradition of naming Hatlapa’s steering gear products after Greek gods and goddesses, Hebe is the goddess of youth. “Hebe main steering control systems are designed for operation from nominal 24V DC or 110/230/440V AC power supplies and are suitable for virtually all SOLAS vessel types and high speed craft,” said Carsten Pump, Hatlapa steering gear special- ist at MacGregor. “They can also offer cost effective control solutions for smaller non-SOLAS units such as workboats and patrol craft.” The Hatlapa steering gear portfolio comprises four-cylinder ram-type steering gear up to 8,893 kNm, two-cylinder ram-type steering gear up to 950 kNm, rotary vane- type steering gear up to 1,100 kNm, twin-rudder steering gear, compact piston type steering gear and rudder carriers. www.macgregor.com Marco’s BLASTMASTER 750 & 1600 CFM Air Dryers Marco Group International’s Blastmaster 750 & 1600 CFM Air Dryers remove up to 99% of water in compressed air by cooling and then passing it through moisture absorb- ing desiccant tab- lets. Wet abrasive reduces production rates by causing poor abrasive ? ow through the abrasive blasting system, resulting in excessive wear on equipment, increasing mainte- nance costs and increasing abrasive consumption. www.marco.us Image: MacGr egor MR #6 (66-74).indd 72 6/11/2014 3:40:05 PM