Komatsu America Corp., introduced its new PC650LC-11 hydraulic excavator. With an operating weight between 140,456 lb. (63710 kg) and 145,284 lb. (65900 kg), the PC650LC-11 maintains the powerful productivity and transportability of the previous model, while improving fuel efficiency, cab design and serviceability.
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Boart Longyear Offers TruCore Orientation System
Boart Longyear’s TruCore is an easy-to-use electronic core-orientation system. Built from high-quality steel, TruCore also features a field replaceable battery. TruCore will help you improve driller health and safety with reduced manual handling time and a better ergonomic position when reading core orientations.
Read MoreRockmore’s Vector Rod System Advances Drilling
Rockmore International will officially unveil its new Vector Rod System to the North American construction and aggregate industries at ConExpo-Con/Agg. Conceived to be a major breakthrough in improving performance and service life of extension drill tools in surface and underground percussive drilling applications, the new line of drill tools promises tremendous advantages in productivity and reliability.
Read MoreAtlas Copco Adds ROMCO to Dealer Network
Atlas Copco Construction Equipment announced the addition of ROMCO Equipment Co. to its growing dealer network. The Texas-based company will rent, sell and service Atlas Copco compressors, generators and light towers to meet customer demands for portable energy equipment across the state. “ROMCO Equipment’s customer-first values, backed with their knowledge in the heavy equipment industry, makes for a great partnership with Atlas Copco,”…
Read MoreDrum Motors 101
An Aggregates Plant is a Perfect Environment for a Drum Motor. But Why is the Drum Motor a Better Solution than an Exposed Drive?
Read MoreA Bridge to Tomorrow
By Mark S. Kuhar Sustained funding and improved practices over the past 25 years have led to a steady improvement of the condition of U.S. bridges. The latest National Bridge Inventory (NBI) data released by the U.S. Federal Highway Administration reveals a remarkable decline of structurally deficient bridges to 55,309 (9 percent of nationwide inventory) in 2016 from 118,757 (21…
Read MoreField Testing for AN Blend Explosives
Blends Of Ammonium Nitrate and Emulsion Explosives are Gaining Widespread Popularity in Today’s Blasting Industry.
Read MoreSettling Suspended Solids
An Innovative Sludge-Thickening System Delivers Cost-Effective Wash Water Clarification.
Read MoreKenworth Introduces TruckTech+ Service Management
The new Kenworth TruckTech+ Service Management platform is rolling out to Kenworth dealers. It’s all part of the company’s efforts to help customers maximize truck uptime by streamlining service and repair processes at Kenworth dealerships. The new platform, powered by Decisiv, will give Kenworth dealer service staff detailed chassis information, parts catalogs, service bulletins, warranty and repair history that will…
Read MoreSSAB Offers Wear Products
SSAB offers a range of products designed to fight wear and weight in a variety of applications, including trailer chassis and dump bodies for the trucking industry, as well as applications for aggregates, earth moving, lifting, asphalt and concrete. The new Hardox 500 Tuf delivers an exceptional combination of strength, hardness and toughness. Superior wear and dent resistance gives long…
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