By Mark S. Kuhar The Minerals Education Coalition (MEC) of the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration Inc. (SME) has released the 2014 “Minerals Baby” graphic. Each year, the amount of minerals and energy fuels needed for the average American is incorporated into the iconic graphic. This year’s statistics reflect an increase of more than 24,000 lb. during a lifetime…
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Terex Finlay Shows Screens at Demonstration Event
Terex Finlay recently hosted a three-day dealer conference including a new product demonstration in London, England. The event attracted more than 300 international dealers and customers from more than 90 countries worldwide. During the conference, attendees were introduced to the Terex Finlay business strategy and key focus areas for growth in the next three years. Key to Terex Finlay growth and…
Read MoreSandvik Launches QA441 Doublescreen
Sandvik Construction launched the new QA441 Doublescreen, the latest addition to its premium range, which has been upgraded to encompass the many product refinements of the larger QA451 triple deck version in order to improve operation, efficiency and ease of maintenance. New for the QA441 is a color-coded push button control system with sequential start-up for ease of operation as well…
Read MoreMartin Secondary Belt Cleaner Designed for Easy Maintenance
Martin Engineering’s secondary conveyor belt cleaner is engineered to improve performance and reduce maintenance time, even as average belt speeds and loads continue to increase. The Martin SQC2S Cleaner features individually cushioned tungsten carbide blades for effective cleaning without risk to the belt or splices. The new design forms a single sealing edge that maintains steady, adjustable pressure. Patented rubber buffers…
Read MoreLegg Co. Offers ‘Made in U.S.A.’ Conveyor Belt
Legg Co. announced a new program called FLEX-LEGG to supply conveyor belting that is made in the U.S.A. that meets RMA2 standards for less demanding applications such as conveying sand and gravel. The FLEX-LEGG belting is available in five dimensions with a safety factor of 10:1. “Legg Co. is committed to providing a high quality product to the belting industry and…
Read MoreDoosan Snow Attachments Are Alternative to Buckets
Doosan has released two new bucket-mounted snow pusher attachments for its 13- to 20-metric-ton weight class wheel loaders and tool carriers, adding even greater utility to these versatile machines. These dedicated snow pushers offer aggregates producers an alternative to buckets and traditional windrow plowing for providing winter maintenance of parking lots, haul roads and roadways. The snow pushers – which mount…
Read MoreFluidSafe Fluorescent Additive Detects Hydraulic Fluid Leaks
FluidSafe fluorescent additive from Alerton International quickly detects hydraulic leaks in fluid power system hoses, fittings, seals and other components. This saves money by reducing operating costs.Undetected hydraulic fluid leaks cost the mining industry untold amounts of money. This includes the costs of fluid replacement, problematic system operation, equipment breakdown, fines for environmental contamination, and the possibility of fluid injection injuries to…
Read MoreMack Focuses on Fleet Management Through Telematics
Mack Trucks launched Mack Fleet Management Services, its suite of software and technology offerings that, initially through Telogis, enhance operational performance for customers, reduce costs and increase safety. Built on the Mack GuardDog Connect telematics solution platform, Mack Fleet Management Services is available on Mack Pinnacle, Granite and Titan by Mack models. Factory-installed hardware provides detailed vehicle information, including fleet and…
Read MoreDoosan Telematics Package Now Standard
In response to greater demand for machine-to-machine communication, machine intelligence and remote equipment monitoring, Doosan has introduced an upgraded telematics package for its heavy equipment including excavators, wheel loaders and articulated dump trucks. The new system is called Doosan Telematics, and will be standard on all Doosan equipment, except for DX63-3 and DX85R-3 compact excavators.
Read MoreNew Cat Wheel Loaders Boost Performance, Fuel Efficiency
The new Cat 950M and 962M wheel loaders – powered by a Cat C7.1 ACERT engine meeting Tier 4 Final emissions standards – significantly more powerful than their K-Series predecessors and deliver 10 percent better fuel efficiency, according to the company. The new models feature major drive-train refinement, extensively redesigned hydraulic systems, new cab amenities, electronic payload measurement, Optimized Z-Bar linkage that…
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