Control specialists Cantech are using wireless technology to allow control of loading and materials-handling processes from the cabs of mobile plant such as loading shovels, forklifts and dump trucks. Typical applications include discharging of material from quarry storage bins – which can include indication of the levels in the bins, allowing the driver to attend to other matters on the…
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Rexroth Touts Energy-Efficient Machine Automation
Greater energy efficiency and safety increasingly determine the selection of electric drives, even at high levels of power. With its IndraDrive CL/ML, Bosch Rexroth now offers a scaled product range of strong drive solutions from 110 kW to 4 MW for applications in metal forming, plastics, test, printing, mining, metallurgy, marine, offshore and other heavy industries. These drives open up…
Read MoreOFF-HIGHWAY DIESEL PRICES
The national estimated average price-per-gallon for off-highway diesel fuel as of June 10 is $3.610. That is lower than the previous comparison price-per-gallon of $3.665.
Read MoreMcLanahan, Continental Equipment Rescue Dexter Sand and Gravel
In 2011, Dexter Sand and Gravel was a 100-acre cornfield in Southeastern Missouri. Today, the site is a flourishing operation, producing concrete and masonry sand. Dexter Sand and Gravel is part of Delta Cos., a subsidiary of Colas USA. Delta owned another sand and gravel operation nearby to the current Dexter, Mo., site that was running out of reserves. So…
Read MoreContiTech Overcomes Limits in Vertical Conveying
The Pocketlift from the ContiTech Conveyor Belt Group offers advanced continuous conveying technology for the vertical transportation of bulk materials. With lifting heights of up to 2,300 ft. and capacities of up to 6,000 tph, the Pocketlift “sets new standards in continuous vertical conveying,” according to the company. The compact structure of Pocketlift makes it an especially attractive proposition for…
Read MoreConveyor Inspection Program Reduces Costs, Improves Safety
Martin Engineering is helping conveyor users reduce operating costs and improve safety with inspection and maintenance programs designed specifically for each individual system. The company’s Walk the Belt program provides regularly scheduled reviews of belts, cleaners, tracking, chutes, dust control and other components from experienced specialists with the training and expertise to maximize productivity and reduce downtime. Featuring immediate transfer…
Read MoreVolvo Introduces New Equipment
June 10, 2014 – Volvo Construction Equipment introduced three new products at Flagler Construction Equipment in Tampa: the exclusive Volvo dealer in Florida. Rock Products’ Associate Editor Josephine Smith was on hand for the roll-out. The products were the EC380E excavator, L150H wheel loader and A40G articulated hauler. The EC380E is a 38-metric-ton-class excavator crawler that will be launched in December…
Read MoreScore Big With a Vertical Shaft Impactor
By Neil Hise When you’re in the crushing game, you need equipment that can optimize efficiencies while reducing maintenance and overhead costs. A vertical shaft impact (VSI) crusher is one of the best ways to do that, and understanding the different configurations will help you get one that scores big for your operation. An anvil system can reach up to…
Read MoreOptical Cable Corp. Fiber Optic Systems for Harsh Environments
In subterranean mining operations, access to communication networks deep underground is critical for transporting data, voice and video, and other supporting applications that are essential for efficient and safe operations. Whether accessing sophisticated ERP or Maintenance Management Systems, engaging in fleet management, video surveillance or access control, or protecting miners with wireless locator systems, these networks serve as a literal lifeline between…
Read MoreCardinal Scale Offers Wi-Fi Options
Cardinal Scale’s S2WIFI connects to IEEE 802.11b/g wireless local area networks (wireless LAN) and allows you to wirelessly send data from weight indicators to existing networks, remote displays, printers, laptops, PCs, tablets and smart phones. With the S2WIFI, users can utilize Cardinal’s extensive library of mobile apps for smart phones and tablets, such as Pathway and RemoteWeigh. The S2WIFI converts…
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