By Kevin R. Peterson Transloading, the process of utilizing different shipping methods to transport and deliver material, makes incredible sense in the sand industry. In the case of sand suppliers, transloading offers distinct advantages.
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Van der Graaf Extreme Duty Drum Motor Features All-Enclosed Design
For the past 30 years aggregate plants have been adapting the drum motor or motorized pulley to drive their belt conveyors. Although the drive of choice for quarry conveyors has been the external mounted motor and gear box, the drum motor has been gaining popularity due to the all enclosed design that protects all vital components such as the electric…
Read MoreThompson Pump Introduces Remote-Operated RECON Control Panel
Thompson Pump’s new RECON2000T control panel with enhanced functions using interactive technology allows for remote pump control and monitoring, and reduces the time and labor needed on-site. The innovative control panel allows users to operate the pump and supervise performance from a smartphone, laptop, desktop computer or any other device with Internet access.
Read MoreKleemann Cone Crusher Features SPECTIVE Intuitive Control System
The MOBICONE MCO 11i PRO cone crusher with the SPECTIVE control concept is one of four advanced-design mobile crushing plants from Wirtgen America. Designed for tough and demanding quarry applications, this high-performance cone crusher is powered by a diesel-electric drive and achieves an output of up to 518 short tph. The plant can also be equipped with an external power…
Read MoreUnderstanding the ELD Mandate
The Electronic Logging Device Mandate is Drawing Near. Here’s What You Need to Know.
Read MoreLow-Water Washing
A New Economical Solution to Efficient Crusher Fines Management.
Read MoreDoing Away With Dust
A Singleton Birch Quarry Took Control of Fugitive Dust Emissions With a Combination of Experience and Technology.
Read MoreGoing That Extra Mile
Allegheny Mineral’s Slippery Rock Quarry Installs a Mile-Long Overland Conveyor at its New Operation.
Read MoreConstruction Material Prices Building Up Construction Costs
Construction costs rose again in July, according to IHS Markit and the Procurement Executives Group (PEG). The headline IHS Markit PEG Engineering and Construction Cost Index registered 51.3, down from 51.5 in June. Both material/equipment and labor had few categories with falling prices. While the material/equipment sub-index rose, the labor sub-index showed some weakness.
Read MoreSenate Committee Votes to Save, Increase TIGER Grants
According to a report in The Hiil, a Senate panel has rejected President Trump’s effort to eliminate Obama-era transportation grants, instead opting to provide a funding boost for the program.
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