The new Wacker Neuson HDR 155 Direct-Fired Radiant Heater features a heating design unaffected by the elements, so the heat is easily directed exactly to where it’s needed. Delivering 155,000 BTU/hour (45 kW) heat input, the HDR 155 easily heats maintenance workspaces, workers and objects such as equipment, concrete form work and other structures from approximately 15 ft. away. Since…
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Donaldson Air Filters for Off-Road Applications
Donaldson Co. Inc. released more than 50 Donaldson Endurance air filter sizes that are now available for off-road applications. Manufactured using Donaldson’s Ultra-Web nanofiber technology, these air filters help reduce maintenance costs and increase equipment uptime in off-road applications. Donaldson Endurance air filters protect engines and help them last longer by providing better initial and overall efficiency compared to conventional…
Read MoreWear-Con Wear Panels Easy to Install and Replace
Wear-Con SHC800 Cast Wear Panels are cast from a proprietary blended alloy with a hardness of 55 to 58 HRc, according to the company. SHC800 Wear Panels feature abrasion, erosion and corrosion resistance; and are easy to install and replace. The wear panels can easily be bolted or welded into place. The most common method of installation is bolting with…
Read MoreLoading Up at Tower Rock Stone
Serviceability, Operator Efficiency and Data Measurement Benefit Both the Producer and Manufacturer. Ste. Genevieve, Mo.-based Tower Rock Stone Co. was one of the participants of the “field follow” program for the Cat 988K Wheel Loader, which debuted last year at Bauma. Fifteen units were a part of the program – six were 988Ks – with about 30,000 operating hours total.
Read MoreSnap-On Industrial Offers Rolling Dog Box
The new Dog Box from Snap-on Industrial is a rolling tool box that makes moving tools across a maintenance garage breeze. Available in three sizes, these Dog Boxes allow technicians to load up all the necessary tools into a tool box that’s positioned onto a frame with casters, and pull it out to the jobsite. Technicians choose the handle that…
Read MoreVictor ST400 Cutting Torch Features New Design
Victor Technologies’ Victor ST400 straight torch incorporates the Victor 400 series handle that uses a high-strength alloy material for durability and features an ergonomic shape to improve operator comfort. The torch’s three-tube design provides a clearer view of the cutting path, while visual cues on the oxygen and fuel knobs simplify use, enhancing safety. “Until now, there was no way…
Read MoreKomatsu’s KOMTRAX Mobile App for Asset Monitoring
Komatsu America Corp. introduced a feature-rich mobile app that allows owners to see critical machine information from KOMTRAX fleet-monitoring system on their Apple or Android smart phones or tablet devices. Building on the past decade of KOMTRAX technology, the app gives owners access to this critical information anytime and anywhere in daily, weekly or monthly time increments. The new App…
Read MoreYokohama Tire CEO: Rolling Forward in 2014
Yokohama Tire Corp. (YTC) celebrated a landmark year in 2013 with the groundbreaking of its new commercial plant in West Point, Miss., and this year, the company is set to have a record year with the number of product launches it has planned. In this Q&A, YTC’s Chief Operating Officer Takayuki Hamaya takes a look back at YTC’s performance in…
Read MoreRogers Group Relies on GPS Tracking
With a construction-equipment tracking system, your quarry operation can be sure that each piece of equipment at every plant is working as hard as you are. Navman Wireless is one company that provides fleet and mobile asset intelligence based on equipment tracking. With this critical data, you can: Fine-tune construction equipment and worker productivity. Reduce downtime by monitoring maintenance needs.…
Read MoreStellar Energy Looks to the Solar System for Quarry Operations
UTILIZING SOLAR POWER AS A RENEWABLE ENERGY SOLUTION REDUCES UTILITY COSTS AND HELPS REDUCE CARBON FOOTPRINT. Stellar Energy, a national provider of commercial solar systems, has completed several complex solar power projects for quarry and mining facilities. The company is currently installing its fourth large commercial-scale solar system into an active mining operation. Industrial businesses such as rock quarries and…
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