The DCR20 from Furukawa Rock Drill has established itself as a reliable, productive resource for drilling operations, according to the company. These drills have been tested in soft, medium and hard rock conditions with multiple end-users and applications. Servicing the DCR20 is easy with access to all key components such as the engine, fluid levels and compressor through large panel doors…
Read MoreDay: June 6, 2014
Orica Uni Tronic 600 an Advance in Technology
The Orica uni tronic 600 is one of three systems within the company’s Next Generation range and represents a significant advance in blasting technology, according to the company. At the heart of the system is a more sophisticated ASIC, providing greater levels of safety and reliability. With new features such as on-bench testing and improved fully programmable millisecond timing, gains can be…
Read MoreAustin Powder Rock Star Detonators Provide Precise Control
Rock Star electric detonators from Austin Powder are designed to provide the precise control necessary to produce accurate and consistent blasting results in a variety of blasting applications in the mining, quarrying and construction industries.
Read MoreNSSGA Young Leaders: Greetings from Palm Springs
Members of the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association’s (NSSGA) Young Leaders (YL) gathered at the Riviera Palm Springs Resort & Spa in Palm Springs, Calif., in April for their annual meeting. Once again, I had the pleasure of attending such a great networking and informative event. Things kicked off with the Chairman’s Welcome and Mark S. Walsh Reception on…
Read MoreClock is Winding Down for Highway Bill
It is getting to be “situation critical” for passing a new highway bill. On the heels of the Obama Administration’s Grow America Act, the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee unanimously approved S.2322, the MAP-21 Reauthorization Act, a long-term bipartisan bill to reauthorize the nation’s transportation programs for six years at current funding plus inflation, illustrating broad bipartisan support for…
Read MoreFirst Look – June 2014
Nichol Joins Rock ProductsMining Media International is pleased to announce that Kyle Nichol has joined the staff of Rock Products and C&D World magazines as a regional sales manager.
Read MoreIgniting Potential
LUCK STONE IS CREATING ITS OWN FUTURE WITH A VISIONARY APPROACH TO BUSINESS. This is the first in a new series of personal accounts called “Quarry Stories,” written by the editor of Rock Products, bringing you perspective and insight gleaned from more than 20 years of covering the equipment, technology, plant operations and people that make the aggregates industry…
Read MoreWabash MPI Offers Proppant Crush Test Press
Wabash MPI offers the Genesis Series Proppant Crush Test Press for use with sand, resin coated sand and ceramic proppant used in the “fracking” process. The Model G28-12-PCR-X press offers compression force ranging from 2 to 28 tons within a ± 2.5 percent deviation and 12-in. L-R x 12-in. F-B full guided hardened plates with adjustable stops for crush die centering.…
Read MoreSullenberger Joins Atlas Copco
June 6, 2014 – Atlas Copco Mining and Rock Excavation appointed David Sullenberger to the position of product specialist for Surface and Exploration Drilling (SED) equipment. Sullenberger joins the SED technical support team and will be primarily responsible for machine startups and demonstrations. He will also be a source for technical and troubleshooting assistance for SED products. Sullenberger comes to Atlas…
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