Since IMPA 2019, Simplex-Turbulo has been putting a plan together with Parker’s Steve Dickens, for a demonstration of Parker’s Particle […]
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Major piston damage to Dorman SE series engine is unusual but repairable with spare parts
Thankfully, the catastrophic level of piston damage witnessed on a customer’s 8SETCA2 Dorman engine is unusual but is completely repairable […]
Ammonia produced with renewables is rising above hydrogen and synthetic diesel as the best route to decarbonization
Moves to adapt engines and ship designs to ammonia fuel are driven by a 2018 International Maritime Organization (IMO) commitment […]
Lincoln Diesels’ Mark Wilson returns a hydroelectric customer to full charge
Despite the ongoing restrictions, operators based on land and at sea have been doing their upmost to remain mobile and […]
Steve Dickens of Parker delivers essential training on catalytic fines
Simplex-Turbulo would like to extend a big thank you to our associate at Parker, Steve Dickens, who (by way of […]
An introduction to Daido Metal bearings from Keith May
Simplex-Turbulo has been providing useful training webinars to staff during the pandemic and is keen to demonstrate the expertise of […]
To date, 2020 has seen a strong demand for Parker condition monitoring equipment despite coronavirus disruption
Mike Macnamara of Lincoln Diesels, who is based in Thailand covering Malaysia and the Philippines, and Alvin Poon of Simplex-Turbulo, […]
Ruston engines: a desperately sad enquiry with a supportive and personal reply from Lincoln Diesels
A recent exchange of emails between Jamie Elkington (whose grandfather, John Rowley, was a former engineer at Ruston engines) and […]
Introduction to Gali air starters
Simplex-Turbulo is the stockist and agent for Gali, a Spanish company that was formed nearly 70 years ago. We currently […]
Thank you from the Fletcher Group
Simplex-Turbulo has recently received an appreciative thank you from the Fletcher Group, for an urgent late evening sales request that […]
1958 Dorman L145BP generator is the “strongest ever built”
1958 Dorman L145BP generator is the “strongest ever built” according to Zimbabwean business owner of Harare-based Veldemeers Exquisite Belgian Chocolate. […]
Lincoln Diesels comes to the rescue of South African Farmer
As 2019 was drawing to a close, Lincoln Diesels came to the rescue to help a stricken South African farmer […]
No oil required, reduced maintenance, long service life, and adherence to the strictest of environmental requirements, the new generation of water-lubricated sterntube systems
With focus and innovation, the maritime industry is systematically addressing its impact on long-term environmental concerns, with much change taking […]
The marine engine that is best-in-class for fuel economy, with compact size and impressive power-to-weight ratio
On a recent ferry crossing from Livorno to Olbia in Sardinia, I was interested to discover that our vessel (the […]
IMPA London 2019 comes to a close at a time of great political and environmental legislative change
With IMPA London 2019 only a stone’s throw from the hive of activity taking place around Whitehall surrounding Brexit, it […]
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
As a supplier and promoter of smart technologies that mitigate the impact of micoplastics on the marine environment, Simplex-Turbulo is […]
Finally, a compact and environmentally sound ballast water management system that meets with IMO and USCG type approval
In addition to the fast-approaching 2020 sulphur cap of 0.5%, the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has set a 2024 D-2 […]
Diesel and Marine Group staff from all across Europe converge on Wherwell for two-day event
From Newcastle to Spain, Lincoln to Germany, Wherwell to Poland, Diesel and Marine Group welcomed its staff from all across […]
Lincoln Diesels maintain the lead in their specialist knowledge of the MAN L32/40 engine
Following a recent training course in the company workshop facilities, Lincoln Diesels maintains and extends its specialist knowledge of the […]
Simplex-Turbulo makes exciting advancements with Wågene Purifiner in the supply of filtration technology
Simplex-Turbulo welcomes Åge S. Wågene and positions itself as the authorised distributor for Wågene Purifiner technology in the UK, Ireland, […]
Coping with extreme cold, how our service engineers keep safe and warm when temperatures plummet
“Minus 15 degrees Celsius or more can be commonplace in January and that is without wind chill”: how our service […]
A worldwide perspective from Diesel and Marine Group
A popular expression in recent times has been “strength lies in differences, not similarities” and although this may sound contrary […]
Selecting the correct type of piston to fit to your engine during a major overhaul can be problematic
Sourcing quality OEM parts from a trusted manufacturer is critical, but, in the case of pistons, simply knowing that the […]
Concern as dirty fuel ban could lead to rise in ships dumping pollutants at sea
Vessel emissions rival plastic waste as an environmental hazard to marine environments In addition to the problems identified with rising […]
Centrifuges remove engine contaminants and soot damage with a fast return on investment
Help protect your engine against the hidden dangers of soot and other impurities in lubricating oil We know that oil […]
Diesel and Marine Group welcomes Alvin Poon
Diesel and Marine Group is pleased to welcome Alvin Poon as Asia Pacific Sales Manager. A specialist in marine engineering […]
Diesel and Marine Group seeking to capture South American markets
After the success of SMM 2018 last September, it was time for Diesel and Marine Group to focus its attention […]
Protecting your propeller shaft against cathodic corrosion
Problems with sacrificial ICCP (Impressed Current Cathodic Protection) systems Ships that are fitted with ICCP systems (whereby a metal that […]
Tallow: the biblical biofuel with future possibilities
The search for new biofuels, producing biodiesel from tallow Biodiesel can easily be produced from tallow (a rendered form of […]
Early artwork uncovered from Dorman Diesels archive
Dorman Diesels artwork and marketing material With the help of Grace’s Guide to British Industrial History (a fantastic resource for […]