Motors & Drives Information

The Hilliard Corporation and Chorus Motors plc (OTC: CHOMF) are pleased to announce an agreement to jointly develop and sell electric starters and starter-generators for gas turbines.

The Hilliard Corporation is the dominant manufacturer and supplier of motor clutches, turbine interfaces and starter systems for industrial gas turbines.

Chorus Motors plc designs and manufactures high-phase-order AC induction motors and drives suitable for use as starters and starter-generators for gas turbines.

Under the terms of the agreement, Chorus Motors plc will supply clutchless electric drive systems to Hilliard, while Hilliard will take the primary role in quality control, packaging, certification, customer interfaces, maintenance and overhaul. Initially, the agreement is limited to a subset of the market; it can be expanded by mutual consent to include the entire industrial and marine gas turbine and large reciprocating engine markets.

Jon Williams, Vice President of The Hilliard Corporation, said: "Hilliard is pleased to be working with Chorus Motors in offering electric start systems for gas turbines. Chorus Motors brings a leading technology well suited for gas turbine starting applications. The addition of further electric starter capability enhances our offering over Hilliard's traditional gas and hydraulic start systems."

Isaiah Cox, President of Chorus Motors plc, said: "We are delighted to be working with Hilliard on these applications. Our Chorus® Meshcon(TM) system is an ideal solution for gas turbine engines. And Hilliard, with its vast experience in serving gas turbine manufacturers and end-users, is the perfect partner to ensure that the unique requirements of this marketplace are met fully."

# posted by Medical Information : 3:51 AM