During the winter a lot of machinery remains stationary and parked up for several months. In this period, BKT technicians absolutely recommend to not neglect the tires. Indeed, there are small steps to take that help prevent vehicle downtime and waste. This is because proper maintenance and care can result in considerable and sustainable savings for every aggregates business. Tires…
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Stockpile Reports – It’s Not a GIS Tool
Drone-based GIS functionality to support business functions, such as mapping for mine planning and inspections, are important. Some drone GIS solutions also tout stockpile measurement as a feature, however, these “solutions” require a substantial amount of manual work and are prone to misuse. Stockpile Reports measures every pile in the bulk materials ecosystem to give answers you need in real-time. …
Read MoreB2W Software Launches New App for Tracking Time and Performance
B2W Software has expanded its ONE Platform with a new mobile application for reporting labor hours, productivity, equipment utilization and other data for individual employees working independently. The B2W Employee App is an easy-to-use solution for recording this information on individual work logs. The data from work logs can be combined with similar data for crew-based employees collected with B2W…
Read MoreHCSS Telematics Helps Construction Fleets Transition to 4G
HCSS, a provider of software that helps heavy civil businesses streamline their operations, is assisting fleets getting ready for the 3G to 4G transition that started February 2022. Cellular networks are sunsetting their 3G services, which means communication devices using 3G will not work, so fleets using the legacy network will need to upgrade their devices. HCSS Telematics allows for…
Read MoreThompson Pump Showcases Backup Lift Station Pump
Thompson Pump and Manufacturing Co., a manufacturer of heavy-duty portable bypass and dewatering pumps, featured its 6-in. solids handling pump with Enviroprime System (Model: 6JSCE) at this year’s Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transport (WWETT) show in Indianapolis. WWETT is the premier event for municipalities, portable sanitation professionals, septic contractors, sewer contractors and wastewater professionals. The Thompson Pump 6-in.…
Read MoreABB Reliance Severe Duty XT Motor Features Protection, Performance
The Baldor-Reliance Severe Duty XT motor is a true severe duty motor that bridges the gap between the ABB’s Baldor-Reliance General Purpose and XEX premium severe duty motor lines. “When it comes to performance, the Severe Duty XT is a versatile option for what the industry expects as severe duty,” said Matt Rodebush, ABB’s NEMA Motors global segment manager. “With…
Read MoreKleemann Impact Crushers Now Come With Spective Connect
The intuitive operating concept Spective has now been extended in the Kleemann mobile impact crushers Mobirex MR 110/130(i) EVO2 with Spective Connect. All relevant process information and reporting are now displayed on your smartphone. The plant operator can monitor this information without leaving the excavator or wheel loader.
Read MoreKomatsu Offers Intelligent Machine Control for Excavators
Productivity is the key to success on the job site, and the faster a crew can reach maximum productivity, the better. As part of Komatsu’s suite of Smart Construction products, services and digital solutions, the company’s intelligent Machine Control 2.0 (iMC 2.0) gives contractors the opportunity to take advantage of sophisticated, productivity-enhancing automation.
Read MoreHyundai Brings Popular Machines to AGG1
At the AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo in Nashville, Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas featured two of its most in-demand machines for asphalt, highway/roadwork and pavement maintenance – the HL980A wheel loader and the HX220AL excavator. Hyundai HL980A Wheel LoaderDelivering 351 hp (262 kW) and a 7.3 cu. yd. (5.6 cu. m) payload, the Hyundai HL980A wheel loader is a heavy-duty…
Read MoreHexagon Introduces Geoslate App to Simplify Drillhole Logging
Hexagon’s Mining division announced that it has introduced HxGN MinePlan GeoSlate, a mobile, geological drillhole logging application that simplifies the field data collection process. Quick and easy to use, GeoSlate collects field drillhole data via a recommended field-ready mobile tablet. It integrates with MinePlan 3D, completing the geology workflow from exploration through resource estimation. Built for optimal performance and designed…
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