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MER EFFICIENCY AND PRODUCT SUPPORT-BY DESIGN
MER = MORE
High Fuel Efficiency-MER industrial and marine generators provide very low fuel consumption, and this is due to our specification for more copper per kilowatt rating. The fuel savings is in the tens of thousands of dollars over the life of the machine. Our complete load survey is done by telephone, up-front at no cost. However, before we’ll sell you a machine, all of the present loads and future upgrades are taken into account. If you’re purchasing for a work boat, we’ll ask things like, “Are you planning to upgrade your refrigeration system?”, or “What are you spending for fuel now?” Similarly, “Can you continue fishing if fuel reaches $6?”
Custom Machines-Our generator is customized to your application. It might need a special power-take-off, a larger oil pan, extended oil-change interval, or a coolant filter. The MER fab shop builds jacketed marine manifolds to protect crew members from burns as they work in the engine room. This is especially important when the boat is underway.
Motor Starting-On the electrical side of things, we supply generators capable of very heavy motor-starting or exceptional voltage stability for on-board electronics. We also have PMG models that do both. All of our diesel generator sets are available in 50 and 60Hz, with either electronic regulators or internal regulation. Optional control systems by Deep Sea Electronics provide remote monitoring via the internet. This covers things like oil pressure, coolant temperature, and other parameters as detailed as the fuel level in each tank. This valuable asset aids hard-working crews working long hours, hundreds of miles away.
MORE COPPER MEANS LESS FUEL
Play Favorites-Got a favorite engine or generator end? We’ll provide Deere, Isuzu, Cummins, Kubota, Yanmar, Marathon, Meccalte, or Stamford. Our generators come in one or two-bearing configurations for mounting on either end of the engine. Our optional galvanized steel skid keeps the engine room looking great.
Better Design-SolidWorks computer aided design (CAD) capability insures smooth and efficient assembly. Need a higher capacity cooling system for equatorial waters, or how about a special compact heat exchanger system? No problem. Our detail oriented experts in production will fabricate, assemble, align and mount the critical parts of each machine. This includes Low VOC painting, calibration and testing of each machine. The final test is at 105% of the machine rating, and the technician signs the test sheet-just like any aircraft technician does.
Not Just Efficient Generators-After the machine is finished there are two more jobs to do: We deliver it in one of our fuel efficient trucks. Secondly, we recycle; separating all metals, and trash, including spent printer cartridges, and filtering shop solvent for re-use.
Product Support-After the sale MER provides electronic documentation and product support. Call us for specifications, service instructions, wiring and plumbing diagrams, as well as photos of how things work. It’s available electronically in your choice of format: Fax, e-mail, and I-phone. However, if you’re too busy catching fish to study the latest computer technology, that’s OK, we’ll print what you need and mail a paper copy!
DRAWINGS OF THE LAYOUT HELP YOU ORDER THE RIGHT PARTS
MER Options-These include LED lighting that lets you buy a smaller gen-set from the start. Using just 1/8th the power of high pressure sodium lighting. This is the future of marine lighting. There’s one more thing about marine lighting-High Pressure Sodium lights compete for the motor starting power the generator can produce. Then there are our precisely sized exhaust systems that eliminate fuel robbing back pressure. They also last longer.
Parts and Service-Our inventory is one of the largest in the Northwest including engines and transmissions; with the parts and fluids to keep them running. Both Parts and Service Departments are available 24hrs. And yes, it is expensive to roll-out our people at two in the morning and have parts hand-carried to the airport, but we’re here for you.
MER Training-Our technical instructors are experienced gear-heads who put on a variety of classes, ranging from Beginning Engines all the way to Shaft Alignment.
New Product Pipeline-Is your engine room too loud or too hot? Is changing oil making a mess? Just keep an eye on our web site to see the latest: www.merequipment.com. Clicking the Blog tab at the top of our web page brings you here, to the MER Technical Support Blog, one of the best in the industry. http://www.merequipment.com/blog/.
Just think of us as the Hot Rod Shop of the future: We build powerful custom machines that use less fuel, instead of more. We also do a lot more than electrical power generation. Call any time: 800-777-0714, or stop in and tell us about your project.
- The MER Heat Shield Aids Engine Efficiency
To Tour the MER Web Site, just click: http://www.merequipment.com/ to begin a quick tour of our web resources. Down the left hand side of MER’s Home Page you will find several buttons that will take you to the section of the site you need. The site is brand new for 2011. Please send your suggestions to: brian@merequipment.com. He will continue rolling out refinements and updates. To reach us by phone, just call 1-800-777-0714.
It’s time to bring everyone up to date and also think about the New Year at MER Equipment!
Chris Clonch has joined the MER Sales Department and is now working closely with General Manager Mike Hoyt and Sales Manager Dave Walker. Tiffany Condon has joined accounting where she and Kathy Hoyt are keeping the books up to date.
Mike Hoyt, our GM, celebrated his 65th birthday this year and is retiring in “09″ after 24 years with MER. His lovely wife Kathy has only been with us for 18 years but she said if Mike isn’t going to work anymore, “I’m not either” Kathy and Mike are firing up the motor home and taking off to see the world. We will miss them both, but they have promised to keep in touch.
You will notice as you read this article, that we have put a huge effort into our web log-MERPOWER Technical Support. It’s for you! Let us hear from you and tell us what you’d like to see covered.
Shawn Fox and Andrew Scott have recently joined the production and fabricating teams. They move back and forth from production to fabricating as needed.
And speaking of welding, Tyler and Ron have recently added a new heavy-duty Miller AC or DC TIG welding machine to the shop, as well as constructing a larger, second welding area ventilation and air exhaust system, complete with a variable-speed fan to pull welding smoke and fumes from the new curtained welding hood. Ron and Tyler also design and build one-off items such as marine manifolds for the old Pisces Marine Engines, as needed. If they don’t happen to have a template for your cracked or corroded marine manifold-just bring yours in to get a firm quote on a custom MER replacement manifold.
Besides regular production, we have been developing a number of great new products that will make your marine equipment last longer and cost less.
First up is the MER Fuzz-Buster transmission magnet system for the small aluminum case ZF (formerly Hurth) transmissions. The Fuzz-Buster resides on top of the transmission fluid filter and collects any steel particles that are normally circulating in the transmission fluid. This filter improvement will extend transmission life. Abrasive particles generate more particles as the transmission works, the quicker they are removed from the fluid, the less wear on gear surfaces. We are excited about the Fuzz-Buster because it gives you a quick visual check of your transmission. Just remove the lid from the filter cavity to inspect for “Fuzz”. Don’t see any Fuzz, you’re in great shape to run up the coast over the July 4 holiday! If you do spot more fuzz than seems normal, It’s an early indicator of a larger problem. A quick call to MER Service Manager Herb Knight, and he will ask Stevie to schedule Bobby or Karl to inspect your transmission & shifting linkage. The Fuzz-Buster is an visual early-warning to avoid a premature transmission failure.
Next is the MER Accu-Luber, which does two very important things to extend the life of your engine, or pressure lubricated transmission. The Accu-Luber has a pre-luber function that lubes your engine before every start with filtered oil. This reduces engine wear dramatically by floating metal surfaces on a film of oil before the starter motor engages. Second, the Accu-Luber is an accumulator, similar to those used in racing applications. It holds reserve oil and pumps filtered engine oil into the main oil galley if there is ever a pressure drop in the lube system. Think of it as an easy way to have a larger oil pan.
We designed the Accu-Luber to pre-lubricate metal surfaces before start up, and work as an accumulator with filtered oil. We don’t know of any other pre-lubers on the market that use filtered oil in such an ingenious fashion. Since 90% of the wear on engine bearing surfaces takes place in the first 30 seconds of engine start, we are confident the Accu-Luber will yield dramatic improvements to engine life expectancy.
Ever have a hard time priming your fuel system? We have found that many of the new HPCR electronic engines can be difficult to prime and restart after running out of fuel or developing air leaks in the fuel delivery system. With a solution in mind we designed and built the MER Diesel-Prime system making it a breeze to re-prime the fuel system after changing fuel filters, or quickly prime and remove all air from the system after running a tank dry or developing an air leak in the fuel delivery system. Like the Accu-Luber, the Diesel Prime system is plate mounted for convenient on engine, or remote installation.
Watch for more new products in MER development! We are currently working on a New Engine Intake Silencer design that will drastically reduce turbo intake whine & make life on your boat much more pleasant.
We’re also developing a Magnetic Filter to protect, and extend the life of speed sensors, and magnetic pick-ups! This will enhance the trouble-free operation of your electronic engine.
Keep in touch…
John Deere Power Systems Launches The New PowerTech 6090SFM75 Marine Diesel Engine
WATERLOO, Iowa (October 28, 2008) —– John Deere Power Systems (JDPS) is pleased to announce its newest marine engine will be on display at the 2008 Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show October 30 to November 3. The PowerTech™ 6090SFM75 marine diesel engine is the newest addition to the John Deere lineup and boasts up to 373 kW (500 hp).
John Deere will have three other diesel engines on display at the show: the PowerTech 4045TFM75, 6081AFM75 and 6125SFM75. All of these engines meet EPA Tier 2 and EU emissions requirements and are MARPOL Annex VI compliant.
“John Deere continues to expand the marine engine lineup with more new models and higher horsepower ratings,” said Dave Flaherty, marine marketing manager for John Deere Power Systems. “We designed the new 6090SFM75 to provide high power output from a compact engine while maintaining the legendary long-term reliability our customers have come to expect from John Deere marine engines. These engines live up to the reputation our marine products have earned for rugged durability, fuel economy, quiet operation and ease of maintenance.”
The new PowerTech 6090SFM75 has 9.0L of displacement and offers up to 373 kW (500 hp). The 6090SFM75 is a six-cylinder, electronically controlled, turbocharged and air-to-sea water aftercooled marine engine with side or front service locations. And with high torque at low-rated speeds, customers enjoy excellent vessel control and maneuvering.
Product highlights:
* The PowerTech 4045TFM75 has 4.5L of displacement and offers 101 kW (135 hp). The 4045TFM75 is a four-cylinder, turbocharged marine engine.
* The PowerTech 6081AFM75 has 8.1L of displacement and offers up to 280 kW (375 hp). The 6081AFM75 is a six-cylinder, turbocharged and air-to-engine coolant aftercooled marine engine.
* The PowerTech 6125SFM75 has 12.5L of displacement and provides 455 kW (610 hp). It is the most powerful engine manufactured by John Deere. It is a six-cylinder, electronically controlled, turbocharged and air-to-sea water aftercooled marine engine.
All of these engines are excellent choices for cruisers, trawler yachts, houseboats and other recreational applications. John Deere Power Systems (JDPS) manufactures and markets 30 kW to 448 kW (40 hp to 600 hp) industrial diesel engines and 56 kW to 455 kW (75 hp to 610 hp) marine diesel engines, as well as drivetrain components for use in a variety of off-highway applications. JDPS can be contacted at 1-800-JD-ENGINE (1-800-533-6446), or via e-mail at jdpower@JohnDeere.com. Information about the full line of JDPS engines and drivetrain components can be accessed at www.JohnDeere.com/jdpower.
John Deere (Deere & Company — NYSE: DE) is the world’s leading provider of advanced products and services for agriculture and forestry and a major provider of advanced products and services for construction, lawn and turf care, landscaping and irrigation. John Deere also provides financial services worldwide and manufactures and markets engines used in heavy equipment. Since it was founded in 1837, the company has extended its heritage of integrity, quality, commitment and innovation around the globe.
Deere also continues to offer a full line of heavy duty marine engines for the commercial fleet, all of which are in stock and available through MER.