Renewable Lubricants’ Bio-Process Oils for Safe, Sustainable Dust Control

Renewable Lubricants introduced Bio-Process Oils, a family of blended, highly refined biosynthetic base oils (Biobased) that are a safe and sustainable means of controlling dust on nonpaved roadways. Their extremely low volatility increases the flash and fire safety features, and there are no VOCs), make Bio-Process Oils safer for employees. They are available in viscosity grades (SUS) of 50, 70,…

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Chevron Introduces New Rykon Formula to Grease Product Line

Chevron introduced Rykon, a new overbased calcium sulfonate complex grease, to its recently refreshed line of products. Rykon answers the call for a high-performance grease that increases uptime and helps enhance durability for the next generation of equipment. With its unique formulation, Rykon will round out Chevron’s grease offering with a grease formulated for heavy-duty and extreme pressure applications. This…

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Navigating the Future: 2024 Predictions for the Aggregates Industry

By Anoop Kumar The mining and aggregates industries find themselves at a pivotal point in history with major transitions and transformations ahead. This evolution is driven by a confluence of factors, including sustainability goals, the advent of electric vehicles (EVs), and a demand for robust equipment performance and maintenance in the face of increasingly harsh operational conditions. I have been…

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Oil Analysis Should Be Part of a Vehicle Maintenance Program

By Karin Haumann Oil analysis is a proven way to check the condition of the oil in your engine and detect oil contamination or conditions within your engine that could cause premature wear and downtime. Oil analysis should be part of a regular truck maintenance schedule, which can contribute to reduced Total Cost of Operation (TCO). Engine oil is the…

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Welding Alloys Says Technology is Revolutionizing the Welding Industry

With the constant evolution of technology and the development of construction and infrastructure, the global market for welding gear is expected to skyrocket, according to Welding Alloys.  Technological advancements in the welding industry can bring a wide range of benefits, transforming the way welding operations are performed. Among other things, they can increase efficiency, reduce downtime, enhance safety, offer better…

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Volvo CE Launches New Fluid Analysis Program

Volvo Construction Equipment is rolling out a new Fluid Analysis program. The service expands on its existing Oil Analysis program and now encompasses lubricants, diesel fuels, diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) and coolants. Up to 75% of repair costs and downtime are related to contaminated lubricants and fuels, and about two-thirds of all bearing failures are because of lubrication issues. This…

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Working in Winter: Making the Best of Seasonal Downtime

By Wilm Schulz Vibrating screens are built to withstand harsh conditions, but that doesn’t mean preventative maintenance isn’t needed. To ensure long-lasting equipment, winterization and maintenance can be completed during winter downtime to protect equipment against lower temperatures without sacrificing production. Avoiding the FreezeEquipment needs to be winterized by the time temperatures are regularly below freezing. Start with the wash…

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Five Reasons Jobsites and Plants are Going Electric

By Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) staff  Electrification of construction machinery is hardly a new concept. For years, electric equipment has been commonly seen in a variety of applications, from demolition and mining to aerial lift and industrial work. Now, however, electric equipment is becoming increasingly prevalent on and around jobsites and in processing plants. Its potential is evident. Its…

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A Five-Point Guide to a Successful Wear Strategy

by Eric Jones  Crushers are designed to ingest and break some of the most abrasive materials on earth – to the detriment of their internal wear parts. They are engineered to operate on the frontline and perform within some of the harshest environments. When it comes to the success and reliability of a process, your company’s servicing and spares strategy…

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TTI Introduces ‘Future of Hydraulic, Lubrication Filtration Technology’

TTI announced its newest innovation, the SmartFlow Media Technology and PowerGuard SmartFlow Filter Element Line. This media technology is an optimization that is available across every filter element the company manufactures and allows TTI to pair any two or more filtration medias together in parallel flow.  This drop-in ready solution is patent protected and ideal for power generation and transmission,…

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