Sand and aggregate pits usually are dredged using drag lines or excavators to mechanically dig up the sand and aggregate and then place it into big piles. The sand and aggregate are then loaded into large trucks and driven to the processing plant. This is a very costly and time-consuming process that incorporates large capital equipment and manpower. EDDY Pump…
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Northwest Pumps Explains Metal, Rubber-Lined Pumps
Knowing what kind of slurry pump to use can make an enormous difference for any aggregate operation. The wrong type of pump will lead to inefficiency, premature pump breakdowns and inevitably spending more to replace it, according to Northwest Pumps. One factor that will affect which kind of pump, is whether the inside is metal or has a rubber lining.…
Read MoreGeneral Kinematics Offers Vibratory Screens
Vibratory screeners are becoming more widely used across various industries because they allow for strict size-control and efficient separation in material sorting. General Kinematics DS and VS direct drive screens offer versatility and high-performance screening in a small, value engineered package. Screens are available in a single-motor design for elliptical motion or a dual-motor design for linear screening and can…
Read MorePolydeck Addresses Optimal Screening Performance
When selecting screen media for optimal efficiency – given the specifics of the application – there are a number of factors you must consider, according to Polydeck. First, take stock of the entire screening circuit to help pinpoint the best media for the job, keeping in mind that precise data yields the best screen panel selection for maximum productivity. •…
Read MoreNew BM-25 Diaphragm Level Switch Alerts When Bins Are Full
BinMaster’s BM-25 diaphragm switch is a rugged pressure switch for high or low-level alerts in bins containing non-hazardous, free-flowing dry materials. Climbing ladders to check bin levels is stressful. Repeatedly checking to see if bins are full is tiresome. BinMaster recently unveiled a new sensor to solve these common issues. The BM-25 bin level indicator provides a new way to…
Read MoreVibratory Belt Conveyors from BPS Are Durable Conveyance Systems
Vibratory Belt Conveyors from Best Process Solutions (BPS) are durable bulk processing equipment conveyance systems for moving products. These vibratory belt conveyors are highly customizable depending on the user’s manufacturing needs. Available in various lengths, the units can be tandem-mounted in series for longer lengths as needed. Design features include safety side panels/guards; two counter-rotating motors (230/460 volt, 3 phase,…
Read MoreConveyor Components Company Offers Adjustable Self-Closing Safety Gate
Standards require any surface above 4 ft. to be guarded by guardrail systems. Any opening in the guardrail system must be protected by an offset rail or self-closing safety gate. The Model RG (Ready Gate) from Conveyor Components Company is an adjustable self-closing safety gate that meets the current requirements, and is available in two sizes, to protect 16- to…
Read MoreMazio Hydraulic Rock Breakers Ideal for Quarry Applications
The heavy-duty XL Series of hydraulic rock breakers from Port St. Lucie, Fla.-based Mazio Attachments LLC provides reliable performance in the most demanding applications – from quarries and mining, to tunneling and trenches, to demolition and more. Designed for carriers from 1 ton to 140 tons of operating weight – including mini excavators, skid steer loaders, backhoe loaders and excavators…
Read MoreMcCloskey Unveils C2C Cone Crusher
McCloskey International unveiled the new C2C as the latest entry into the company’s cone crusher line, with the powerful MC200 cone. The C2C brings the power of a 200-hp cone to a compact footprint, offering high maneuverability with a line-up of features aimed at boosting productivity. The crushers are suited particularly to aggregates, construction and demolition recycling. Standard features are…
Read MoreDoosan Releases Next-Generation Crawler Excavators
Doosan Infracore North America introduced its next-generation -7 Series crawler excavators in the United States and Canada. The initial launch includes four models, with more excavators to be announced in the coming months. The first models are the Doosan DX140LCR-7, DX225LC-7, DX255LC-7 and DX350LC-7. The innovative Doosan -7 Series crawler excavators deliver the fuel efficiency and productivity that operators need…
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