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JUL 2013

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product news continued configuration that most efficiently lights the worksite to the desired level of illumination. A number of typical lamp configurations may be selected (i.e. four 1,000-watt lamps aimed straight ahead, six 1,250-watt lamps aimed 45° apart, etc.) to best determine the most efficient lighting setup. www.allmand.com er output increased from 150 to 500 milliamps, the new unit enables daisy chaining of up to four 90-milliamp methane monitors that, due to MSHA capacitance limitations, previously required a separate Blue Outstation for each methane monitor. www.conspec-controls.com Dewatering Support Conspec Expands Blue Outstation Line iPad/iPhone application to aid in worksite light tower setup. It is available free through the Apple App Store. Although the app is developed and offered by Allmand, it can be used as the basis for setting up 1,000-watt or 1,250-watt metal halide light towers from almost any manufacturer. After the users locate the area to be lit on the satellite image, they touch the screen to define the boundaries of the actual area to be illuminated and virtually set up and aim the portable light towers to determine the placement and quantity of the towers, as well as the light Conspec Controls has expanded its line of Blue Outstation modules with the addition of a long range, universal protocol, Blue Outstation, dubbed the Blue Out 911150. The new unit effectively doubles the operating range of the earlier units up to 11,000 ft. With its pow- In addition to offering tips for dealing with the heavy rainfall that accompanies hurricanes, Godwin Pumps, a Xylem company that focuses on dewatering solutions, announced that it opened a new branch in Blountville, Tenn. Located on I-75 in Blountville, Tenn., it will serve southwest Virginia through Knoxville. "We have had strong support in the region from our Charlotte location, but are now ready to give it more direct attention," said Xylem Dewatering Solutions' Southeast Regional Manager, Jarrod Williamson. Adam Nichols will serve as the branch manager. The facility has a 15,000-sq-ft shop and 3,000-sq-ft office space, three dock and nine drivein doors, and three acres of paved yard space. www.godwinpumps.com Afton Chemical is the world's leader in diesel performance additives, providing the technology platform and industry insight for leading fuel brands worldwide. Our diesel additives deliver proven performance in offroad and on-road vehicles. And because fuel quality varies around the world, Afton also offers solutions for specific regional needs. Our patented Greenclean® Detergent Technology provides the backbone of our products. Our fully scalable solutions can meet the entire range of your cleanliness challenges – from meeting regulatory requirements to supporting performance claims in the latest fuels and engines in your markets. United Mining Equipment Find out more about our "Passion for Solutions" at www.aftonchemical.com July 2013 The SRLD is supported by a detailed, comprehensive safety and training program, "Train the Trainer," including award-winning instructional videos, easy-to-follow instructions, and on-site hands-on training. For more information, visit csecorporation.com or call 1-800-245-2224. Afton's Greenclean® Detergent Technology combined with our expertise in formulation enables us to deliver the supreme diesel performance solution. UME is a growing international company within the coal mining industry. Since 1993, UME has been headquartered outside of Pittsburgh, Pa. UME has a global presence with a location in Baotou, China. While offering innovative products from other leaders in the mining industry UME has a full lineup of its own. Hydraulics, electronics and cables are all designed in house and serviced by an experienced staff. www.umeinc.com The CSE SRLD self-rescuer is the smallest, lightest and most advanced one-hour belt wearable SCSR available today. CSE developed the stateof-the-art "QuickStart Technology" supplying the user with more oxygen in the first few minutes, when it is needed the most. www.coalage.com 59

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