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Visit HOTSTART at stand B2.EG.316 during the SMM International Trade Fair, September 7-10 in Hamburg, Germany. Discover how you can preheat marine propulsion and auxiliary engines to get easy starts, reduced wear, reduced fuel consumption and reduced emissions. We invite you to discuss with a HOTSTART representative the various engine preheating solutions such as coolant heaters, lube oil heaters, oil heaters and battery heaters. You'll also discover how to effectively preheat engines in a diesel electric propulsion system and save money with HOTSTART's line of 690VAC engine preheaters.
Engine heating manufacturer Kim Hotstart (www.hotstart.com) has officially changed its name to HOTSTART, Inc. The updated name accompanies a new logo design that was launched at the PowerGen International trade exhibition in December 2009 at Las Vegas, Nevada. The company dropped "Kim" from the official name in order to enhance its brand recognition during the company's continued international growth.
SHANGHAI, CHINA - Hotstart launched its new brand image at the Marintec industry tradeshow in Shanghai, China. The new brand updates the previous version that was created in 1992. Since that time, Hotstart's market has grown and become more global in scale. Hotstart CEO Rick Robinson felt that it was time to address this growth through a revitalization of the Hotstart global brand.
A new engine pre-heating system is available from Hotstart® that offers energy-efficient heating for engines up to 20L displacement. The CTM features an integrated pump that circulates coolant throughout the engine and improves flow through exterior plumbing restrictions. Forced circulation delivers uniform heating and allows the heating element to energize less frequently than an equal wattage thermosiphon heater. This reduction extends heater element life and reduces energy use by up to 30%.
SPOKANE, WA - Hotstart® Manufacturing offers a line of medium- to large-capacity (1.5 to 6 kW) engine coolant heaters for stationary and chassis-mounted applications. The CB/SB and CL/SL tank-style heaters feature fixed or adjustable thermostats, weather tight construction and can be mounted horizontally or vertically. The pre-heater units heat engines ranging in size from 3.25L - 27L displacement and up to 65L displacement when two pre-heaters are used on one engine. CB/SB heaters feature conduit-type wire assemblies for hard-wiring the unit on stationary equipment. CL/SL heaters are cord-connected and plug directly into AC power.
SPOKANE, WA - Hotstart® Manufacturing offers a range of small, compact engine pre-heaters for stationary engines and mobile heavy equipment. Available in both 120 and 240 V models, the TPS line of pre-heaters are constructed from a polymer called poly phenylene sulfide (PPS). The durable, high-density plastic construction reduces heat loss throughout the pre-heater tank which allows more heating efficiency at 1800 watts as compared to a 2000 watt aluminum tank heater. The TPS series heats engines ranging in size from 150CID to 700CID.
SPOKANE, WA - Engine pre-heaters offered by Kim Hotstart Mfg. have been approved for a listing by Underwriters Laboratory (UL). Electric engine pre-heaters rated .4kw - 12kw are now UL listed to Canadian/United States safety standards (File #E230789). Engine oil heaters and thermostat controls also meet requirements.
SPOKANE, WA - A coolant pre-heating system is available from Hotstart® that offers energy-efficient engine heating for engines ranging in size from 15L to 100L. The pump-driven CSM offers more efficient heating than thermo-siphon tank heaters, delivering uniform heating throughout the entire engine. On larger engines, one CSM eliminates the need for two thermo-siphon tank heaters, reducing the cost of installation and material. The heater is UL listed to United States and Canadian safety standards with CE compliant models available.
SPOKANE, WA - The surge in popularity of marine Diesel Electric Propulsion (DEP) systems based on low voltage 690VAC has generated a need for electrical equipment that can run on the main generated voltage. In response to engine dealers and marine operators, Hotstart® Mfg. has developed a range of engine coolant heaters that can operate on 690V (50 or 60Hz) without the need for transforming the voltage down to the more common 440/480V.