TOGGLE MOBILE MENU The industry favourite since 1993 for on board water in oil and BN test measurements, continues to innovate with upgraded features. Posted by Simplex-Turbulo on May 19, 2021 After entering the market nearly 30 years ago the new DIGI+ continues to innovate. Simplex-Turbulo is a leading supplier of condition monitoring products that perform well in the type of busy, confined spaces that are typical of many operating environments. Devices used in these environments can often be hampered by Read More The palm-sized fluid condition sensor that provides real-time data is proving popular with operators of four-stroke engines Posted by Simplex-Turbulo on April 10, 2021 In marine applications, it can be easy to overlook four-stroke when so many vessels use two-stroke for their main source of propulsion. Two-stroke is the more popular choice overall and is particularly beneficial when it comes to fuel selection for example. Most modern large merchant vessels use slow speed two-stroke Read More Simplex-Turbulo demonstrates particle detection equipment to help keep hydraulic system water content in spec Posted by Simplex-Turbulo on February 10, 2021 Since IMPA 2019, Simplex-Turbulo has been putting a plan together with Parker’s Steve Dickens, for a demonstration of Parker’s Particle Detection equipment. Adrian Patterson, Director at Simplex-Turbulo explains: It was at IMPA 2019 that we had a fruitful discussion with the technical team at Red Funnel Ferries, based in Southampton. Read More Major piston damage to Dorman SE series engine is unusual but repairable with spare parts Posted by Dorman Diesels on November 15, 2020 Thankfully, the catastrophic level of piston damage witnessed on a customer’s 8SETCA2 Dorman engine is unusual but is completely repairable with spare parts. Dorman Diesels received a recent email enquiry from a Russian customer in the food industry, who attached a series of images that would have caused alarm for Read More Ammonia produced with renewables is rising above hydrogen and synthetic diesel as the best route to decarbonization Posted by Simplex-Turbulo on October 19, 2020 Moves to adapt engines and ship designs to ammonia fuel are driven by a 2018 International Maritime Organization (IMO) commitment to cut international shipping’s annual greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50 percent by 2050, compared to 2008 levels. To date, no ammonia-fuelled ships have been built, but that’s not Read More Lincoln Diesels’ Mark Wilson returns a hydroelectric customer to full charge Posted by Lincoln Diesels on September 10, 2020 Despite the ongoing restrictions, operators based on land and at sea have been doing their upmost to remain mobile and operational during the pandemic. For Lincoln Diesels, this has meant that maintenance and repair work has carried on as normal, but with even more safety considerations and lateral thinking. Problem-solving Read More Steve Dickens of Parker delivers essential training on catalytic fines Posted by Simplex-Turbulo on August 17, 2020 Simplex-Turbulo would like to extend a big thank you to our associate at Parker, Steve Dickens, who (by way of video conferencing) is providing essential training to Simplex-Turbulo staff during the pandemic. The latest subject matter was a refresher course on the occurrence of catalytic fines (hard aluminium and silicon Read More An introduction to Daido Metal bearings from Keith May Posted by Simplex-Turbulo on August 11, 2020 Simplex-Turbulo has been providing useful training webinars to staff during the pandemic and is keen to demonstrate the expertise of key suppliers in these sessions. Keith May, Account Manager at Daido Metal, delivered a recent webinar that showcased their engine bearings and how they are designed to perform in marine Read More To date, 2020 has seen a strong demand for Parker condition monitoring equipment despite coronavirus disruption Posted by Simplex-Turbulo on July 14, 2020 Mike Macnamara of Lincoln Diesels, who is based in Thailand covering Malaysia and the Philippines, and Alvin Poon of Simplex-Turbulo, who is based in our office in Singapore, have both reported strong sales of our Parker Ferrous Wear Meter over the last six months. Alvin says that operators are keen Read More Ruston engines: a desperately sad enquiry with a supportive and personal reply from Lincoln Diesels Posted by Lincoln Diesels on July 9, 2020 A recent exchange of emails between Jamie Elkington (whose grandfather, John Rowley, was a former engineer at Ruston engines) and Lincoln Diesels’ April Baker, was brought to our attention recently. At the time of Jamie’s enquiry, John, 90, was losing the fight with coronavirus and sadly died later that day. Read More Introduction to Gali air starters Posted by Simplex-Turbulo on July 7, 2020 Simplex-Turbulo is the stockist and agent for Gali, a Spanish company that was formed nearly 70 years ago. We currently supply six models of Gali air starter and each type is renowned for its robustness, low air consumption and high-speed. Most air compressors fitted to vessels produced compressed air at Read More Thank you from the Fletcher Group Posted by Simplex-Turbulo on June 30, 2020 Simplex-Turbulo has recently received an appreciative thank you from the Fletcher Group, for an urgent late evening sales request that was dealt with immediately by Rita Semaka from our sales team. The order was completed and then shipped the following day: a testament to the commitment of our staff, to Read More 1958 Dorman L145BP generator is the “strongest ever built” Posted by Dorman Diesels on March 6, 2020 1958 Dorman L145BP generator is the “strongest ever built” according to Zimbabwean business owner of Harare-based Veldemeers Exquisite Belgian Chocolate. It is not very often that Dorman Diesels receives enquiries from Zimbabwean-Belgian fine chocolate manufacturers. A recent email from a business owner requesting a water pump for a 1958 Dorman Read More Lincoln Diesels comes to the rescue of South African Farmer Posted by Lincoln Diesels on January 24, 2020 As 2019 was drawing to a close, Lincoln Diesels came to the rescue to help a stricken South African farmer and his seized Ruston and Hornsby 6YDA engine. Although it was originally built in 1959, this 6YDA is a critical power source in the production of animal feed on his Read More No oil required, reduced maintenance, long service life, and adherence to the strictest of environmental requirements, the new generation of water-lubricated sterntube systems Posted by Simplex-Turbulo on November 29, 2019 With focus and innovation, the maritime industry is systematically addressing its impact on long-term environmental concerns, with much change taking place in the next decade. Regulations are expanding out into the open sea amid lower sulphur emissions and tighter controls on wastewater management. With this in mind, can operators with Read More The marine engine that is best-in-class for fuel economy, with compact size and impressive power-to-weight ratio Posted by Simplex-Turbulo on November 1, 2019 On a recent ferry crossing from Livorno to Olbia in Sardinia, I was interested to discover that our vessel (the MS Cruise Ausonia) is powered by a series of four Wärtsilä 46 12V46C diesel engines. It seems appropriate that this fast, modern vessel, should be powered by one of the Read More IMPA London 2019 comes to a close at a time of great political and environmental legislative change Posted by Simplex-Turbulo on September 20, 2019 With IMPA London 2019 only a stone’s throw from the hive of activity taking place around Whitehall surrounding Brexit, it is impossible to ignore the future of an industry that by its very nature is reliant on cross-border trade and operations. With a large attendance of European delegates, the mood Read More Simplex-Turbulo is proud to become a member of the Big Blue Ocean Cleanup Ocean Protection Project in the fight against rising ocean microplastic levels Posted by Simplex-Turbulo on September 19, 2019 As a supplier and promoter of smart technologies that mitigate the impact of micoplastics on the marine environment, Simplex-Turbulo is proud to support the Big Blue Ocean Cleanup (BBOC) Ocean Protection Project. The list of products supplied by Simplex-Turbulo includes ballast water management systems, condition monitoring equipment and oil filtration Read More Finally, a compact and environmentally sound ballast water management system that meets with IMO and USCG type approval Posted by Simplex-Turbulo on September 9, 2019 In addition to the fast-approaching 2020 sulphur cap of 0.5%, the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has set a 2024 D-2 standard deadline requirement for the correct discharge of ballast water. The IMO outlines the details for complying with the Ballast Water Management Convention in the infographic below: The IMO states Read More Diesel and Marine Group staff from all across Europe converge on Wherwell for two-day event Posted by Diesel and Marine Group on July 18, 2019 From Newcastle to Spain, Lincoln to Germany, Wherwell to Poland, Diesel and Marine Group welcomed its staff from all across the UK and Europe to its headquarters last week. This was the first time that some staff had met each other face to face, a process that can prove difficult Read More Lincoln Diesels maintain the lead in their specialist knowledge of the MAN L32/40 engine Posted by Lincoln Diesels on July 3, 2019 Following a recent training course in the company workshop facilities, Lincoln Diesels maintains and extends its specialist knowledge of the MAN L32/40 land-based diesel engine. This makes Lincoln Diesels one of very few suppliers and service companies to know this engine inside and out. Training was delivered courtesy of Andy Read More Simplex-Turbulo makes exciting advancements with Wågene Purifiner in the supply of filtration technology Posted by Simplex-Turbulo on March 27, 2019 Simplex-Turbulo welcomes Åge S. Wågene and positions itself as the authorised distributor for Wågene Purifiner technology in the UK, Ireland, France, Spain, Portugal and Poland. Simplex-Turbulo is delighted to become the authorised distributor for Wågene Purifiner technology in the UK, Ireland, France, Spain, Portugal and Poland. Our advancement into this Read More Coping with extreme cold, how our service engineers keep safe and warm when temperatures plummet Posted by Simplex-Turbulo on March 22, 2019 “Minus 15 degrees Celsius or more can be commonplace in January and that is without wind chill”: how our service engineers cope with extreme cold. Although much of northern Europe enjoyed the hottest February on record only several weeks ago, temperatures that plummeted to minus 17 degrees Celsius were presenting Read More A worldwide perspective from Diesel and Marine Group Posted by Diesel and Marine Group on March 21, 2019 A popular expression in recent times has been “strength lies in differences, not similarities” and although this may sound contrary (and possibly a little hackneyed), it is acknowledged that national and cultural differences do contribute positively to the workplace. Diesel and Marine Group is also contrary, in that it defies Read More Selecting the correct type of piston to fit to your engine during a major overhaul can be problematic Posted by Simplex-Turbulo on February 25, 2019 Sourcing quality OEM parts from a trusted manufacturer is critical, but, in the case of pistons, simply knowing that the particular part has been made by an approved manufacturer is not enough. The engine builder may well approach up to three separate manufacturers with a basic specification to which the Read More Concern as dirty fuel ban could lead to rise in ships dumping pollutants at sea Posted by Simplex-Turbulo on February 13, 2019 Vessel emissions rival plastic waste as an environmental hazard to marine environments In addition to the problems identified with rising levels of plastic waste in our oceans, vessel emissions have now become an environmental issue of equal impact and the rules are changing rapidly. In 2020, a new air pollution Read More Centrifuges remove engine contaminants and soot damage with a fast return on investment Posted by Simplex-Turbulo on February 12, 2019 Help protect your engine against the hidden dangers of soot and other impurities in lubricating oil We know that oil is the life-blood of the engine and that longevity and maximum efficiency depend upon clean oil and regular maintenance. At present, operators are caught between ever tightening environmental legislation that Read More Diesel and Marine Group welcomes Alvin Poon Posted by Diesel and Marine Group on January 29, 2019 Diesel and Marine Group is pleased to welcome Alvin Poon as Asia Pacific Sales Manager. A specialist in marine engineering with a period spent in the armed services, Alvin has had a varied career which started in 1998 and includes more than ten years of service to MAN Diesel & Read More Diesel and Marine Group seeking to capture South American markets Posted by Diesel and Marine Group on January 7, 2019 After the success of SMM 2018 last September, it was time for Diesel and Marine Group to focus its attention on progressing operations in South American markets. In early December 2018, Adrian Patterson of Diesel and Marine Group joined its South American representative Carlos Lobos, on a visit to the Read More Protecting your propeller shaft against cathodic corrosion Posted by Simplex-Turbulo on November 30, 2018 Problems with sacrificial ICCP (Impressed Current Cathodic Protection) systems Ships that are fitted with ICCP systems (whereby a metal that requires protection is bonded to an easily corroded ‘sacrificial’ metal) are vulnerable to propeller shaft bearing corrosion. This is because rotating shafts are electrically insulated from the hull by a combination Read More 12…6Next → 24 hour service Tel: +44 (0) 1264 860186 webenquiries@dieselmarinegroup.com © Copyright 2021 Diesel and Marine Group Terms and conditions, Privacy policy