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Britmar
The new Francis Twin Head range of remote control searchlights features two light sources within the twin headed design, one white light and the other UV light. The quality and design of structure has been carefully developed to withstand the extraordinary conditions while in use in the harshest of environment, such as Coast Guard patrol. The heavy duty variable seas and high strength winds as found in coastal areas such as Canada and Scandinavia.
The OPTIMAX Jr. is powered by three AA batteries, which are included, and uses an LED bulb with a 100,000-hour life. The flashlight comes with fluorescence-enhancing glasses in a handy clamshell package. The OPTIMAX Jr. is also available as part of the EZ-Ject Leak Detection Kit and Mini-EZ Leak Detection Kit. These kits also include an A/C dye injector with hose and coupler, a dye cartridge or cartridges, a bottle of Dye-Lite all-in-one dye for all oilbased fluids, a bottle of Dye-Lite Rite-Blend coolant dye, fluorescenceenhancing glasses and underhood labels for recording maintenance service.
For more information, visit www.tracerline.com.
The system utilizes Walker's CCE dual-stage filtration pak, to keep your engine turbochargers, aftercoolers, and air intakes cleaner. This AIRSEP kit is designed to replace the factory stock air cleaner, as well as upgrade any other CCV equipment installed on the engine. The CCE heavy-duty AIRSEP includes a turbo silencer benefit, as well as a washable air filter. Ideal for larger yacht power plants, or Megayacht multi-genset installations, this kit is easily installed and is available direct from Walker Engineering, or your local Caterpillar or Walker AIRSEP dealer. The complete kit is priced at $925.00, which includes the AIRSEP, regulator, and other installation components.
For more information, visit www.walkerairsep.com
JonRie
Walker
For more information, email Tony@britmar.com
Walker Engineering has released a new installation kit designed specifically for the Caterpillar C9 Genset.
Optimax
Tracer Products has unveiled the super-compact TP-8640CS OPTIMAX Jr - a cordless leak detection flashlight that reveals leaks in cramped areas inaccessible to larger lamps. It is just 7� inches long, weighs only 5 ounces and is easy to carry in a pocket. It provides over four hours of peak performance and has an inspection range of up to 6 feet.
The new Great Lakes tug, Handy One, recently completed sea trials. The tug features a state-of-the-art JonRie Series 500 installed on her stern. The tug is the first of two Handy tugs under construction at the new Shipyard in Cleveland. The winch boasts a line pull of 82,000 lbs, at 30 fpm and has the capacity to spool 2,000 ft. of 1 � in. wire. The innovative winch is controlled from the pilot house.
For more information visit www.marinewinch.com
58 MN
April 2008