August 11, 2010

 

Now, nearly six months before the enactment of the IMO regulations, Caterpillar Motoren is announcing the advance availability of the IMO II-compliant configuration of the M 20 C medium speed engine. After months of focused work on the smallest MaK engine line, the M 20 C is available for purchase in both 6- and 8-cylinder configurations, both which meet the IMO guidelines.

August 03, 2010

 

Building off years of success with the Cat® C18 ACERT marine engine, Caterpillar Marine Power Systems is announcing an additional engine rating for the inline engine to expand the power range available for global customers. The 930 mhp (685 bkW) rating for the C18 ACERT propulsion engine provides best in class torque to maximize acceleration and speed.

August 01, 2010

 

The development of engine retrofit kits for the Cat 3500 series of marine engines will allow customers to upgrade Mechanical Unit Injector (MUI) engines to reduce emissions to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulated levels.

August 01, 2010

 

Caterpillar Marine Power Systems will showcase a wealth of solutions aimed at meeting customer needs while promoting sustainable development at SMM Hamburg 2010. The international trade fair for Shipbuilding, Machinery and Marine Technology in Hamburg, Germany, September 7-10, will once again present a wide range of innovations to meet today’s rising standards for more competitive ships.

August 01, 2010

 

To inspect the overall quality of the engine components, engineers from the Kiel Engine Center worked with Brittany Ferries, a French ferry company that operates between France, United Kingdom, Ireland, and Spain. The MV Pont Aven, which was put into service in 2004 as the first marine application of an M 43 C in Vee-configuration, is powered by four 12 VM 43 C engines, which generate 43 MW for the passenger ferry.

August 01, 2010

 

The work done at the Kiel Engine Center in Kiel, Germany, during the manufacturing process for MaK and Cat engines up to 16,000 kW is now being recognized through an impressive environmental protection award. In June, Caterpillar Motoren, the manufacturing arm focused on the production of MaK engines for marine, petroleum and power generation applications, was awarded an Environmental Award from the Economic Association of Schleswig-Holstein, the northernmost state in Germany.

August 01, 2010

 

Caterpillar Marine Power Systems customer Vane Brothers assists with the oil spill crisis in the Gulf of Mexico with overhauled twin Cat 3516 marine engines.

August 01, 2010

 

Now, nearly six months before the enactment of the IMO regulations, Caterpillar Motoren is announcing the advance availability of the IMO II-compliant configuration of the M 20 C medium speed engine. However, after months of focused work on the smallest MaK engine line, the M 20 C is available for purchase in both 6- and 8-cylinder configurations, both which meet the IMO guidelines.

August 01, 2010

 

Press kit for the SMM 2010 marine exhibition in Hamburg, Germany.

August 01, 2010

 

MaK engineers in Kiel, Germany, are already looking forward to the next major regulations milestone which will impact the marine industry – IMO III regulations. This new set of emission requirements will be enacted on January 1, 2016, for Emission Control Areas (ECAs) to further reduce NOx emissions from marine vessels.

August 01, 2010

 

Earlier this spring, Caterpillar Motoren set out to complete a unique test accomplishment before launching the MaK diesel engine line for the offshore petroleum market – a 25° tilt test for all directions. The testing was completed on an IMO II-compliant MaK VM 32 C propulsion engine over 35 days at the Rostock Engine Center in Rostock, Germany.

August 01, 2010

 

Extended Service Coverage with one of four valuable plans offers customers total confidence for the life of the engine. Plans for new, used, or overhauled engines are available with a wide range of deductibles and coverage term options.

August 01, 2010

 

A Customer Support Agreement (CSA) is one of the most convenient and affordable ways for marine customers to take advantage of Cat dealer resources, covering aspects of inspection, maintenance, and repair. A CSA is any arrangement between you and your Cat® Dealer that helps you lower your cost per unit of production.

August 01, 2010

 

Cat® S•O•S Services provide information to help customers make maintenance decisions, reduce owning and operating costs, and maximize component life. The S•O•S fluid analysis tests have been developed by Caterpillar engineers and chemists to identify problems before they become major repairs and protect against performance losses.

August 01, 2010

 

Caterpillar has now received IMO Supplemental Certificates from Germanischer Lloyd (GL) for Cat remanufactured NOx Critical parts for the vast majority of their engine families. With the increase of customers utilizing remanufacturing to support sustainability and their business goals, the availability of these documents is vital to ensure full compliance with MCS requirements.

August 01, 2010

 

Building upon the Emission Reduction System integration concept, Flex Cam Technology (FCT) achieves synergy between flexible fuel systems and advanced air systems with maximum utilization of the current engine design. For customers operating in applications or harbors with more stringent legislative rules, the FCT technology reduces overall smoke emissions and improves load pickup and acceleration.

August 01, 2010

 

In 2004, Caterpillar Motoren began a development program for a common rail solution. Utilized for gas and diesel engines for several decades, a common rail system alters the typical fuel injection process by replacing the typical fuel pump for each cylinder with one high pressure fuel pump which feeds a fuel rail.

August 01, 2010

 

PartStore provides a convenient way for customers to order parts from their local Cat® Dealer, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The PartStore system currently contains more than 800,000 genuine Cat parts – everything from new to remanufactured, Cat Classic™ Parts, and dealer exchange and used parts.

August 01, 2010

 

For more than 80 years, Caterpillar has been building the world’s infrastructure and has helped drive positive and sustainable change on every continent. This success has been made possible through the partnership with a global network of Cat® dealers who manage the relationships with customers in their territory.

August 01, 2010

 

Genuine Cat® and MaK parts are engineered for a long life and maximum reliability because the same quality manufacturing processes are used for the engine and the spare parts. The sale of parts is managed through the Cat dealer network, so parts are available wherever and whenever needed.