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What's the obvious difference between a Diesel engine and electric motor?
It isn't the power source as much as the vibration. California farmers in particular discovered this difference when market conditions forced a switch to Diesel engine instead of electric motors, to run the pumps that irrigate fields and orchards.
The farmers rapidly discovered how constant vibrations can damage connected equipment. A coupling helped dampen the vibrations, but the only style that fit their pumps were designed for marine applications ? built for a different industry and priced out of reach for an ordinary agricultural operation.???Price is an issue no more. Introducing the LV-Torsional coupling from Lovejoy, Inc.
of Downers Grove, Illinois, designed and built to offer an inexpensive, economical alternative for the agricultural market and off-highway construction equipment industry. Two different styles are available; the LV-Torsional coupling for u-joint drive systems and LV-C for direct-drive systems. Agricultural usage would attach this style coupling to diesel engines driving deep well and centrifugal pumps, while the industrial industry uses this type of coupling on engines that run Diesel powered portable compressors.???The Lovejoy Torsional coupling type-LV line horsepower range is from 150 to 625 at 1800 RPM, with five available sizes. The LV-C type coupling horsepower ranges from 50 to 425 at 1800 RPM and is available in six sizes.
Most of the coupling manufacturing and assembly is handled domestically in the U.S.
to ensure quality control. This style coupling also takes advantage of the strength, durability and economical manufacturing qualities of sintered technology. Lovejoy owns and operates the most technologically advanced powdered metal processing press in the country.
Jim Mahan, director of engineering for Lovejoy, helped create these new couplings. He notes, "We were able to utilize our new sintered technology to achieve a balance of performance and price.
We planned the available sizes and horsepower range to cover any potential use or pumping application in these industries." This style coupling lends automatic torsional tuning to the smaller diesel engine systems. By providing relief from vibration, the coupling helps extend the life of the machinery connected to the engine and pump, to save on expensive parts and labor due to breakdowns. ???"The agricultural market doesn't have a lot of extra money to spend on additional equipment," says Mahan. "And the industrial industry is highly competitive. Both require economical parts with a long lifespan."???A typical application where this coupling is already proving its worth is in the almond groves in California.
Almond growers utilize pumps to flood the ground at night, allowing water to seep into the ground. Grape orchards and other fruit and vegetable growers use similar irrigation methods and therefore a lot of diesel driven pumps. In the construction industry, the most common application for the Lovejoy LV-type torsional coupling would be portable compressors on-site that power jack hammers or other equipment. Interested parties can see the new LV and LV-C torsional couplings at the Lovejoy corner booth S-14016 at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2005, March 15-19, Las Vegas, Nevada. The company will also show the parts during the international show Hannover Messe, April 11-15, Germany.The European market uses Diesel pumps to a greater extent than in the U.S.
and Mahan anticipates that market also will prove receptive to this new, economical torsional coupling.
The Lovejoy /ROSTA? line for the construction/aggregate industries is only part of the many solution-engineered products from Lovejoy. Founded in 1900, Lovejoy enjoys an international reputation as the leading company specializing in flexible coupling design and development. Lovejoy products are available worldwide through distributors in North America and 55 other countries, supported by Lovejoy offices and support staff in Canada, Europe and the USA. Lovejoy, Inc.
is certified under the ISO-9001:2000 International Standards for Quality Management.For more information, visit Lovejoy's Web site at www.lovejoy-inc.com, or contact Lovejoy, Inc. corporate offices at 2655 Wisconsin Ave., Downers Grove, IL, 60515, USA.
Phone 630-852-0500; fax 630-852-2120; e-mail inquiries e-mail protected from spam bots..
A Guide to Electric Wheelchairs
A wheelchair is a mobility device that enables a sick or a disabled person to move. It's basically a chair mounted on wheels, which can be propelled either manually or electrically. Wheelchairs propelled electronically are known as electric wheelchairs.Electric wheelchairs are powered by motors. They can be used indoors and outdoors and cost at least $1,500. Depending on the kind and extent of use, there are several kinds of wheelchairs available on the market.
Some features to consider when buying a wheelchair are the weight and size of the person using it, convenience of both indoor and outdoor use, the chair's weight capacity, power source, warranty and cost.Electric wheelchairs are generally used by people who have limited or no mobility due to many different ailments. Some people can be required to use a wheelchair because of old age, paralysis, weight, degenerating muscle diseases, broken or weak bones or other illnesses. Electric wheelchairs are easy to use because they...
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KUA Receives Community Service Award
????KISSIMMEE, Fla., October 30, 9:30 am ? Kissimmee Utility Authority's ongoing commitment to community service through utility-sponsored programs and public outreach efforts has been recognized by the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA). FMEA on Tuesday presented to KUA its 2003 Florida Community Service Award -- the highest honor an electric utility can receive from the statewide association.????The award is given annually to utilities whose achievement or sustained performance shows a commitment or the commitment of its employees to enhance the quality of life in a community. This is provided through social, cultural, educational, environmental and economic programs and by providing opportunity for employee involvement.????"I am delighted that KUA has received statewide recognition for its work in the local community," said KUA president and general manager Jim Welsh. "This award verifies that we're making the right decisions for our utility and the citizens of Kissimmee....
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Teen Phenomenon “B5” Band Releases Autobiographical DVD, "The B5 Story" for Millions of Anticipating Young Fans
Atlanta, GA (ContentDesk) March 7, 2006 -- Finally, the truth, the whole truth and nothing but fun. Teen band sensation B5 releases the highly anticipated DVD story, The B5 Story, which chronicles the bands start from the beginning of their career up to now. Produced by Jamm Entertainment and Robert Townsend Enterprises, the DVD will be released on March 6, 2006, distributed by Green Lighthouse, Inc. and exclusively available online at www.RobertTownsend.com.
Due to the high demand of fans wanting to know just who B5 really is and the enormous success of their first B5 Christmas Special aired on the Black Family Channel, the DVD was created to provide an entertaining and colorful backdrop on the bands road to success.
The B5 Story whizzes you through the early years of winning Disney Radio talent competitions, to shooting their first music video for their R&B hit single, All I Do, to their signing with record...
Teen Phenomenon “B5” Band Releases Autobiographical DVD, "The B5 Story" for Millions of Anticipating Young Fans
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How To Make a Headboard
What You'll Need
- Tape Measure
- Paper for Pattern
- Plywood, Saw, and Sandpaper
- Upholstery foam and Batting
- Muslin or sheeting
- Decorative Fabric
- Electric Drill, screws, and staple gun
- Cording, braid or other trim (if desired)
- Method
Rounded corners are great for a softer look.3. Cut the Headboard ShapeLay the paper stencil you just created onto the wood. Trace around your stencil on the wood. Using a power saw, cut the headboard shape.4. Sand the HeadboardUsing a medium-grit sandpaper, lightly sand around the edges of the headboard.5.
Prepare the FoamCut a sheet of upholsttery foam to the size of teh wood frame...
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View from the barber's chair
IF you want to get your hair cut in Villefranche du Perigord, a village in the heart of France, you have two choices. On one side of the street is a hairdressers, all chrome and shiny mirrors, a little further down is a barbers of the cutthroat razor kind. But it's no Sweeny Todd style shop more a great place to enjoy a heavy dose of French life. I'd already prepared myself for the visit, learning the French word for short, for a little shorter please and leave the sideburns as they are. Well maybe not the last one.
I was also hoping that there would be a couple of pictures on the wall, like all good barbers, that I could at least point to. But I then had a panic attack as I thought they all might be pictures from the 70's and I'd have to point to something that the Hair Bear Bunch would be proud of. As I walked into the shop there was an old chap sat in the chair with the barber tending to his hair and chatting away. They both turned towards me and said ?bonjour'. I returned...
View from the barber's chair
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Chef Supplies
Being a chef includes much more than just proper attire and good culinary skills. Particularly, a head chef must be able to wield a kitchen knife with expertise, and face all the various problems that might arise in a kitchen.
A chef must include mitts or gloves in the attire, as dealing with hot dishes would be a part of the job in course of work. A chef must also be well versed in removing all those stains and splatters that would be found on the work clothes. Also, the temperature of certain items must be perfect, and the chef must be able to keep track of this by using chef thermometers.
Be it a souffl? or a hot pie right from the oven, a correct temperature setting is very essential for that perfect taste.
Knives play a very important role in a chef's life. The appropriate knife must be used to cut either vegetables or meat or even to carve vegetables for a good salad spread. A seven-course meal would require the chef to produce a spread good enough...
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ELECTRIC-IQ (TM) Product for Energy Analysis and Information Receives Funding
Phoenix, AZ, (ContentDesk) March 15, 2004--Arizona-based Knowatt Inc. (http://www.knowatt.com), has announced that it has received private placement investment from an undisclosed private investor and from Distributed Systems Solutions, Inc (DSSI) in Chandler. DSSI has become a KnoWatt, Inc. shareholder in the transaction as well. KnoWatt has also announced a new office location at 3550 N.
Arizona Avenue, Chandler, AZ 85225.Knowatt has developed a way to provide actionable consumption information to electric power consumers. Knowatt's product, ElectricIQ? is a web-accessible energy analysis and management solution that connects directly to the utility meter via modem or internet connection.
KnoWatt's solution requires no additional hardware at the user's premise. According to Knowatt CEO Ron Morales, "this funding will accelerate our position of market leadership in the important field of energy information services...
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The Great Importance of Doing Business with Ethics
For most people, money makes the world go round and business bears that money.
Businessmen will perhaps do anything just to achieve the ultimate goal of having a business, and that is to earn income. Net profit or income financially means a surplus of sales or revenues after deducting costs and expenses. Whether you are engage in profession, occupation, work or trade, you are in business and you speak income. When you earn an income you suffer taxes, the worst nightmare for every income earners.
Income tax is your punishment of doing well in business. This sounds ridiculous but this is the reality, you pay when you earn. Because tax is legislative, noncompliance to this would results to crimes. This thing called income tax had already made billions of liars around the world. Some governments imposed taxes which are already too much to burden the flow of business.
Others make tax laws that are already beyond the ability of taxpayers. However these facts must not...
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A Look at Mannequin Heads
A mannequin head is a life-size head that includes all of the features of a human face. Mannequin heads can be used in several different situations. They can be used to model hats, wigs, makeup, or be used as practice dummies by people learning to cut hair in beauty school. Mannequin heads can be made to look like all types of people and are built to scale, giving them a lifelike look that is almost eerie. Mannequin heads are usually made of foam, plastic, or vinyl.
Mannequin...
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