The MagnaShear motor brake from Force Control Industries employs oil shear technology, providing longer service life even in demanding applications like the frequent start/stop cycles seen on conveyors, cranes and other material handling equipment.
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Powerscreen Pulse to Debut at Hillhead
Technology is driving improvements in all aspects of our lives, which is why Powerscreen offered a new technology, Powerscreen Pulse, to the market at Hillhead. Powerscreen Pulse will transform the way customers work with their Powerscreen machines, the company said.
Read MoreMichelin X Works Z Tire Provides High Durability
Michelin Americas Truck Tires, a division of Michelin North America Inc., introduced the Michelin X Works Z, an all-position tire, for mixed on/off road applications that operate in demanding environments.
Read MoreKomatsu America Introduces Intelligent Machine Control Excavator
Komatsu America Corp.’s new PC360LCi-11 hydraulic excavator is the first 3D semi-automatic excavator available in the popular 36-ton weight class.
Read MoreAtlas Copco Secoroc Powerbit Offers Longer Bit Life
Powerbit, a range of top hammer bits for surface drilling, gets more feet before the first regrind. The Atlas Copco Powerbit series is designed to last longer with increased performance in any rock – hard to soft, abrasive to non-abrasive.
Read MoreThis Week’s Market Buzz
Victory Nickel Inc. announced that it has sold its interest in a partnership created to trade in commodities for Canadian $430,766 less fees and costs of approximately $73,000. “This sale will provide some working capital while the oil and gas price recovers and drilling and the related consumption of frac sand returns,” said Rene Galipeau, CEO. “As mentioned in our…
Read MoreSand Wars Escalate in Wisconsin
A new draft report from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) suggests that frac sand mining does not produce fine sand that is a health hazard. The report states that air quality measurements made in the western part of Wisconsin, where the majority of sand mining facilities are placed, have not detected elevated levels of silica in the air.
Read MoreRock Through the Ages: 1896-2016
This 120-year retrospective of Rock Products’ coverage and the history of the aggregate and cement industries is combined with important national and international events. By Mark S. Kuhar & Josephine Smith
Read MoreSmart Sand Plans $10 Million Rail-Loading Terminal
Smart Sand Inc. plans to build a $10 million rail-loading terminal near Tomah, Wis., that would allow one of the state’s largest frac sand mines to ship its product to new markets, according to the La Crosse Tribune.
Read MoreHalliburton; Eclipse Complete Longest Lateral Well in the U.S.
Halliburton announced that it worked with Eclipse Resources Corp. to complete hydraulic fracturing of the extended-reach lateral test well known as “Purple Hayes.” The Utica Shale well had a lateral length of more than 18,500 ft. and was completed with 124 frac stages in 24 days. The total depth was 27,046 ft., including the lateral extension which Eclipse believes is…
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