Weir Minerals Floway Pumps introduced the new Floway vertical turbine slurry pump (VTSP) addressing the industry demand for a longer lasting, abrasives solids handling vertical turbine pump. Following several years of design innovation, research and testing, the VTSP has been demonstrated to last four times longer in solids handling services when compared and tested with the Floway vertical turbine pump bearing assembly.…
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DustBoss Quick-Release Manifold Bracket for Dust
An innovator in open-area dust suppression has introduced a new quick-release manifold bracket, engineered to limit worker exposure to harsh service environments and potential safety hazards, while minimizing process downtime. Designed to fit all fan-driven models of DustBoss atomized mist dust suppression equipment, the new bracket allows removal and replacement of the manifold in about five minutes, with no tools required. The…
Read MoreMichelin Tires Offer Superior Tread Life
Michelin North America announced that its new BibLoad Hard Surface radial tires are on sale at tire dealers throughout North America. The Michelin BibLoad Hard Surface is an expansion of the company’s product lineup in order to offer a specialized option for end users who work mainly on hard surfaces with compact loaders and telescopic equipment. This new tread design in…
Read MoreDieselcraft Additive Combats Fuel Contaminants
Biobor JF from Dieselcraft is a liquid fuel additive that combats fungus and other microtive life in hydrocarbon fuels, such as diesel and jet fuels, but is also effective in light oils and transmission fluid. Biobor JF eliminates growth of harmful slime-producing fungi that clog filters and pipelines, attack rubber fuel system components and whose waste products aid in the corrosion of…
Read MoreRockwell Purchases Lockout-Tagout Provider
Rockwell Automation Inc. has purchased the assets of ESC Services Inc., a global hazardous energy control provider of lockout-tagout services and solutions. “ESC Services will enable Rockwell Automation customers to increase asset utilization and strengthen enterprise risk management, while adding safety to our growing portfolio of data-driven, cloud-enabled services,” said Matt Fordenwalt, Rockwell Automation consulting business manager. ESC’s unique methodology utilizes…
Read MoreBrigade Takes Vehicle Safety to Canada
Brigade Electronics has set up a new subsidiary in Canada to meet growing demand for vehicle safety systems. This latest move enables Brigade to support its customers in the Canadian market more effectively. Canada has an enormous mining industry, and safety is at the top of its agenda leading to strong demand for Brigade’s products.Brigade Electronics (Canada) Ltd, with warehousing in…
Read MoreAlerton Inspection Kit Detects Hydraulic Fluid Leaks
Alerton International has introduced the SafetyBlu SB-450 Blue Light Inspection Kit, featuring a portable, high-intensity blue light (450-nm) LED flashlight. Used in conjunction with the company’s revolutionary FluidSafe fluorescent additive, the SB-450 kit locates hydraulic fluid leaks early on. This can help prevent injection injuries to mine workers, and also reduces fluid consumption by 5-7 percent annually, according to the company.…
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 MoreKlüber Lubrication Gear Grease, Oils Protect Against Wear and Corrosion
Klϋber Lubrication has introduced Klübersynth GE 46-1200, a synthetic long-term gear grease for a variety of gear applications, and Klübersynth UH1 6 Series, a complete line of polyglycol gear oils available in ISO VG from 100-1,000 for a variety of industries.
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