Following the announcement that a new CEMA standard for belt cleaners had been developed, Flexco updated its Belt Conveyor Product (BCP) Overview Guide with ratings on all of its heavy-duty belt cleaners. In doing so, Flexco is the first manufacturer to publish ratings for their full line of cleaners. The new CEMA standards were developed to assist end-users with belt…
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Superior Industries Enters Crushing-Equipment Market
Superior Industries Inc. has entered the crushing-equipment market with the debut of its brand new Patriot Cone Crusher, marking a major milestone for the company’s new crushing and screening division. The high-performance cone is the manufacturer’s first entry into crushing technologies for bulk processing applications. “In the month’s leading up to the launch of our first crusher, we have worked…
Read MoreMetso Introduces The Nordberg GP7 Secondary Crusher
Metso continues to expand its range of high-capacity crushers by launching the Nordberg GP7, its largest Nordberg GP secondary gyratory crusher to date. The new 128,000-lb. crusher features an ideal combination of feed opening, cavity design and capacity, the company said. This ensures high crushing performance, even with the hardest feed, and helps keep operating costs low. In addition, the…
Read MoreMcLanahan Updates Universal Jaw Crusher Line
McLanahan’s line of Universal Jaw Crushers has undergone a series of design updates. Based on customer feedback and years of applications expertise, these improvements have been engineered to make everything from installation to maintenance a safer, simpler and smarter process. Significant improvements have been made to the stationary jaw die. The new die design has a bevel that rests in…
Read MoreCat Offers Remote Operator Station for Dozing
The new Remote Operator Station for Dozing, part of Cat MineStar Command for dozing, provides a safe, comfortable environment removed from the active dozing area. The station itself is modeled on the actual cab of the machine, with all ergonomic controls, alarms and features operating just as they do in the dozer. The system can be equipped for line-of-sight operation…
Read MoreKomatsu Parallel Link Undercarriage System Cuts Costs
Komatsu America Corp. introduced the addition of its “highly successful” Parallel Link Undercarriage System (PLUS) rotating bushing undercarriage option to the D85EX/PX-18 dozer. “PLUS undercarriage cuts maintenance costs, extends wear life and excels in high-impact, rocky ground conditions and on low-impact, sandy jobsites,” said Chuck Murawski, product manager, Komatsu America. “This leading-edge track technology is quickly becoming standard equipment on…
Read MoreSandvik Drill-Safety Standards Apply Globally
Sandvik continues to develop drill rigs with safety in mind. Driven by the EN 16228 safety standard in England, the drill rigs also bring a special emphasis on safety to the global aggregates and mining industries. One of the major improvements in the standard is the revised requirement to better protect operators and other personnel from the entanglement hazard caused…
Read MoreJCB Debuts ‘Master Technician’ Program
JCB has introduced the ‘Master Technician’ program to all dealerships in the North American network. The Master Technician program is designed to continue to build the skills of JCB Service Technicians and recognize technicians that are at the top of their class.
Read MoreMiller Introduces New Welding Safety & Health Guide
Miller Electric Mfg. Co. announced the release of its 2015 Welding Safety & Health Guide – a 76-page, full-color resource that highlights the company’s personal protective equipment (PPE) and fume management offering. Prefacing product recommendations are industry statistics and trends, key safety terminology and other pertinent information to aide in understanding welding safety and achieving compliance. The Miller Welding Safety…
Read MoreWestern Star Offers Test Drive
Western Star Trucks Sales Inc. is taking the test drive to a higher level by allowing customers to put the new Western Star 5700XE to work on the job. Through Western Star’s eXtreme Efficiency Demo Program, customers can drive a 5700XE while performing their normal jobs. Drivers are encouraged to log a minimum of 300 miles to experience the features…
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