Canadian National (CN) announced it is accelerating work on the $33-million upgrading of its Whitehall Subdivision in Wisconsin to increase car-loading capacity and train velocity for the growing frac sand supply chains of Badger Mining Corporation, Preferred Sands of Wisconsin LLC, Atlas Resin Proppants LLC, and Taylor Frac LLC.
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Town Passes Nonmetallic Mining Law
After a nine-month moratorium on frac sand mining, the Clifton, Wis., Town Board adopted a nonmetallic mining licensing law at its June 4 meeting, according to the Pierce County Herald. Nolan Wall of Stevens Engineers in Hudson explained during a public hearing that demand for frac sand and its availability in this region has forced towns to be proactive instead…
Read MoreActivist Group Stops New Frac Sand Mine
Trempealeau County, Minn.-area residents who oppose frac sand mining claimed a small victory when after a long public hearing on a proposed frac sand mine outside Blair, Wisc., company representatives voluntarily withdrew the permit because of heavy opposition.
Read MoreMack Launches Bulldog mDRIVE Transmission Fluid
Mack Trucks has introduced the Bulldog mDRIVE Transmission Fluid SAE 75W-80, a new transmission fluid for its mDRIVE-automated manual transmission. Engineered specifically to complement the exceptional performance and productivity of the mDRIVE, the transmission fluid is a fully synthetic, heavy-duty transmission lubricant.
Read MoreAutomatic Lubrication Device Eliminates Guesswork – and Failures
Klüber Lubrication, which offers high-end tribological solutions to virtually all industries and markets worldwide, and Perma-tec, which manufacturers single-point automatic lubricators, have launched a new product line designed to provide customers in the cement and mining industries with a cost-effective and reliable solution for automatic lubrication. The system – which carries the brand name Klübermatic – combines the best lubricant…
Read MoreEngine Oil for Mining Applications
Chevron Products Co., a Chevron U.S.A. Inc. division, maker of the Delo brand of technologically advanced engine oils, lubricants and coolants, highlights the performance of Delo 400 Multigrade SAE 15W-40 by using the example of a mining operation – the ASARCO Ray copper mine – in Arizona.
Read MoreTechnology Beyond Measure
New System for Calculating Stockpile Volume Via Smartphone May be a Game-Changer.
Read MoreABB Expands Power Range Of ACS 2000 Medium Voltage Drive
The ACS 2000, ABB’s active front-end drive for general purpose applications, is now available with higher power capabilities, up to 3000 hp, according to the company.
Read MoreIndustrial Ethernet Switch Integrates Multiple Machines, Single Network
The integration of machines onto a plant’s network architecture can prove difficult as OEM IP-address assignments rarely match those of the end-user network IP-address requirements. This is challenging for the machine builder and end user as IP addresses are generally unknown until the machine is being installed, which can add cost and time to the commissioning of the equipment, and…
Read MoreMcCloskey International Expands at bauma 2013
Screening and crushing industry manufacturer McCloskey International continued its expansion in 2013, with an increase in its presence at bauma 2013 in Munich, Germany, April 15-21.
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