The Kop-Flex MAX-C WB hybrid coupling is a new solution for managing torsional vibration in high-performance drivetrains powered by synchronous motors, variable-frequency drives, and diesel engines, or those driving reciprocating machinery or handling shock loads.
Read MoreMonth: July 2013
PlantPAx Automates Procedures, Enhances Visualization
The latest release of the PlantPAx process automation system from Rockwell Automation allows companies across multiple industries to improve operator effectiveness with automated procedures, enhanced visualization and new skid-integration capabilities.
Read MoreHybrid Screen Solves Blinding Problems
A quarry in western Wisconsin faced an all-too-common problem: they regularly ran silica sand with some clay and rock, which constantly caused blinding and plugging of their screening media. The plugging and blinding meant that operations had to shut down more often than normal for screen maintenance and cleaning – delays that also meant loss of production and revenue.
Read MoreMajor Wire Names New Dealer
Montreal-based Major Wire Industries Limited named Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. as its new Authorized Dealer for aggregate, asphalt and recycle operations in Eastern Kansas, Oklahoma and Northern Texas. The dealership offers all of Major Wire’s screen media solutions, including the advanced technology Flex-Mat 3 Self-Cleaning Screen Media in tensioned and modular versions and OptimumWire Woven Wire.
Read MoreKPI-JCI Celebrates 3,000th Screen Sold
Johnson Crushers International, Inc. (KPI-JCI) recently celebrated the shipment of its 3,000th screen, marking nearly $200 million in revenue for the company from screen sales and providing 47 high-quality, U.S.-based jobs to its skilled workforce.
Read MoreHoyt Screen Increases Production Rates, Wear Life
Hoyt Wire Cloth has developed a screen cloth manufacturing technology unique in the production of efficient and long-wearing woven wire screens, the company said. It is made possible by the compression and expansion of the conventional round wire, previously used to produce woven wire screen cloth.
Read MoreConveyor Pulley Lowers Cost of Ownership
Baldor Electric Co. now offers Dodge D-LAG conveyor pulleys, the only line of stock conveyor pulleys than can lower total cost of ownership, according to the company. D-LAG conveyor pulleys utilize a cutting-edge natural rubber compound that is 73 percent more resistant to wear than standard SBR rubber.
Read MoreTroughing Idler Streamlines Performance
The Tru-Trainer Troughing idler from ASGCO is based on an enhanced load carrying design which features quicker activation, increased swing and overall better performance, according to the company. There is no edge damage and the troughing angle is adjustable.
Read MoreAutomated Log Washer Offers Efficiency, Consistent Product Quality
The automated log washer from Columbus, Neb.-based GreyStone Inc., increases efficiency and lowers labor costs for aggregate producers, keeping the quality of aggregate consistent while saving operators time and money.
Read MoreWeir Minerals Announces Line of Crushers and Screens
Weir Minerals is launching its new Enduron line of materials-reduction equipment, including crushers, screens and feeders for the mining, sand and aggregate industries. According to Robb Clawson, vice president marketing communications, the new product line is available globally.
Read More