Parker Racor Showcases Latest Innovations At METS 2010

In particular, the LT Series Water Makers have been developed specifically to meet the freshwater requirements of vessels, providing a safe, reliable and efficient source of purified water onboard for drinking water, ice, showers, washing machines and dishwashers. These high performance modular units utilise proven reverse osmosis technology to remove impurities from seawater, brackish water, fresh water and tap water and are the quietest water makers on the market. Furthermore, they are built to exceptionally high standards of safety, maintainability and reliability and are energy efficient, helping to keep the costs of owning a boat to an absolute minimum.

Also on show will be the company's latest marine fuel filtration systems for optimising diesel engine performance and reliability in demanding marine environments. For example, its latest generation of portable filter carts enable engineers to economically protect systems from particulate and moisture contamination while in-situ, helping to drive down maintenance costs and downtime. Incorporating a rugged industrial gear pump, the portable filter carts are extremely quick and easy to use, ensuring the quality of fluid and maximising the performance of onboard systems.

Additionally, Parker Racor's FBO units filter fuel effectively at a number of stages in the fuel system, including fuel dispensing and refuelling, and can act as an efficient on-engine microfilter or absorptive filter, keeping it free from water and particulates. Featuring a locking ring collar, which attaches the filter housing to the filter head with four bolts, these filters are extremely quick and simple to install and change, cutting maintenance costs further. This setup enables a single maintenance engineer to change the filter element in just a few minutes simply by loosening the bolts by hand and rotating and lowering the bowl, without the need for wrenches or special tools.

The AF M701212 heavy duty air filter/silencer will also be on show. Developed to reduce air flow restriction by 20% compared to competing models, this product provides effective air filtration for the latest high performance marine engines, resulting in a more reliable and noticeably quieter performance. Removing contaminants that are introduced into the air supply from both outside and inside the vessel, the filter's specially designed oil impregnated media can remove sand, salt and other contaminants effectively, preventing them from degrading the performance and reducing the service life of the engine. Equally importantly, the filter housing features an integral hose connection, which routes clean blow-by gases from the CCV back into the engine, increasing the efficiency and enabling the latest environmental regulations to be met simply and cost effectively.