Philippi-Hagenbuch (PHIL) now offers its HiVol Lowboy Trailer and Vehicle Recovery Tool (VRT) system for transporting equipment. The two pieces of equipment are designed to work independently or together as one integrated system to haul the largest, heaviest off-highway mining equipment quickly, easily and safely. The system is also designed for fast return on investment, typically paying for itself within…
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Cardinal Scale Rail Weight Transmitter Has PLC Connectivity
Cardinal Scale’s model 201 weight transmitter is a fast, accurate instrument for process control-based static and dynamic weighing applications, according to the company.
Read MoreSynthetic Oils
Use of selected low-viscosity synthetic base oils further energizes the oil’s protective capability that promotes fuel-economy performance with no compromise in durability. Shell Rotella T6 can contribute in many ways: ■ Extended-drain capable. ■ Energy-saving, fuel-economy performance.■ Excellent engine cleanliness and wear protection.■ Excellent extreme high/low-temperature protection.■ Improved lowtemperature flow. Shell, www.shell.com/rotella/products
Read MoreConstruction Spending Rises in June
The U.S. Census Bureau of the Department of Commerce announced that construction spending during July 2013 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $900.8 billion, 0.6 percent (±2.0 percent) above the revised June estimate of $895.7 billion. The July figure is 5.2 percent (±2.1 percent) above the July 2012 estimate of $856.3 billion.
Read MoreMining, Quarrying in Second Most-Dangerous Occupation Group
According to preliminary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction are the second most-dangerous occupation group.
Read MoreACG Materials Acquires Pinnacle Materials’ Eagle Ford Division
ACG Materials, a subsidiary of Harrison Gypsum LLC in Norman, Okla., acquired the assets of Pinnacle Materials LLC’s, Eagle Ford Division in South Texas. Through the acquisition, ACG Materials will operate five aggregate pits previously managed by Pinnacle Materials. The aggregate mines, located in Dilley, Pearsall, Eagle Pass, and the Three Rivers area, provide hard aggregate substrates in the Eagle…
Read MoreMSHA Conducts Impact Inspection at Illinois Quarry
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) announced that federal inspectors issued 149 citations and 16 orders during special impact inspections conducted at nine coal mines and four metal/nonmetal mines last month.
Read MoreFRAM Touts Luber-finer Cabin Air Filters in Video
FRAM Filtration recently released a new video detailing the unique composition and benefits of its new line of Luber-finer Extreme Clean HD Premium Cabin Air Filters. Highlighting the technology behind the function of a modern cabin air filter, the video is hosted by John Gaither, director of heavy-duty engineering for FRAM Filtration.
Read MoreNew Building Products Company Launched
Continental Building Products LLC, a new company created after the sale of Lafarge’s gypsum assets in North America, officially launched as a business. Although the sale technically closed on August 30, the first regular workday has begun for employees at Continental’s headquarters in Reston, Va., and its gypsum and joint compound facilities in Buchanan, N.Y.; Palatka, Fla.; Silver Grove, Ky.;…
Read MoreCase Partners on Heavy Diesel Technology Program
The Washburn Institute of Technology of Topeka, Kan., has launched a full-time, one-year construction equipment/diesel-technology training program, sponsored by Case Construction Equipment and Case equipment dealer The Victor L. Phillips Co. (VLP).
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