Screening can very easily be viewed as the most important operation in the processing plant. If the screen is only operating at 75 percent efficiency, then 25 percent of the desired product is going somewhere else.
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McCloskey New All-Terrain Stackers Boast Stability and Mobility
McCloskey has added All-Terrain Stackers to its line-up. Blending the benefits of onsite track mobility with the high productivity of a radial conveyor, the All-Terrain Stackers allow the conveyor to switch from track mode to radial in seconds.
Read MoreMetso Debuts New Superior MKIII Primary Gyratory Crusher
The Metso Superior MKIII provides a significant performance leap in gyratory crushing. Based on Metso’s industry leading crushing technology, the MKIII is the first high-speed primary gyratory crusher to deliver up to 30 percent higher capacity and 70 percent lower downtime in a comminution circuit.
Read MoreEpiroc IPS System Takes Hydraulic Breaker Performance to Next Level
Epiroc introduced another first in hydraulic breaker technology. Many of the company’s heavy hydraulic breaker attachments now feature the patented Intelligent Protection System (IPS). Seamlessly combining Epiroc’s AutoControl and StartSelect functions, the fully automated system provides simpler, more efficient, and more economical breaker operation.
Read MoreAchieving an Integrated Mining Operational Platform
According to an InfoBrief from IDC, successful enablement of the digital mine is only possible with an integrated mining operational platform. The InfoBrief, titled ‘Transforming the Core of Mining Operations,” understands that the challenges mining companies face are not new. Managing costs and variability, whilst optimizing resources, maximizing production and ensuring safety are all ongoing challenges for the mining industry.…
Read MoreRegional Reports
By Mark S. Kuhar and Josephine Patterson This issue of Rock Products features nine regional reports, with information about aggregates production, construction activity, legislative initiatives and manufacturer news.
Read MoreIntegrating Project Management Software With Cameras
What if your site camera could talk to your project management software, sharing project information with workers? Now, this is possible, as technology providers are partnering up to make it easier to manage images.
Read MoreLeveraging AI For Project Lifecycle Tracking
What if your team could leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to travel to an earlier phase of a project, such as a relocation of a primary crusher, or adding a new production line?
Read MoreTerex MP’s Hegarty Talks Industry Issues
Kieran Hegarty In a continuation of last month’s Quarry and Aggregates (Q&A) Forum, Terex Materials Processing’s President Kieran Hegarty talked about various issues impacting the aggregates industry. Rock Products: So how’s business? What is your take on the national economy and also on the construction economy? Is business better today than last year? Are steel tariffs impacting you? Which international…
Read MoreMidterm Madness
The Midterm Elections are over and as the pundits were saying right up until the last votes were counted, we are looking at a divided government. The initial reaction from many is that this is going to result in a bad case of gridlock. Maybe so, but oddly enough, I have read the words of some people who think the…
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