VULCAN NOVA SCOTIA PROJECT MOVES FORWARD According to the Guysborough Journal, proponents of Vulcan Materials’ Black Point Quarry project were in a celebratory mood when Environment Minister Margaret Miller gave environmental approval to the plan for a 355-hectare quarry, with a marine terminal and loading facility in Chedabucto Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada. On April 26, Miller said that any adverse or significant…
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Thunder Creek Equipment has redesigned its Service and Lube Trailer (SLT) to include a new chassis and front-end design, expanded storage in the front and rear utility boxes, and a modular design that allows owners to add new features and components at any time after purchase. The new SLT features a modular tank design that is capable of holding 440…
Read MorePostle Industries Introduces New Tubular Hardfacing Electrodes
Postle Industries announced its latest hardface welding development, Tubular Hardfacing Electrodes for severe abrasion applications, as well as abrasion applications involving high heat or impact. Their tubular design allows for a greater volume of carbides than ever before for increased abrasion resistance. Available in sizes 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2 in., their construction allows them to be used in any standard…
Read MoreCardinal Offers Quad Remote Display for Multi-Platform Truck Scale Readouts
Cardinal Scale’s U.S.-made RD2X4 quad remote display provides readouts for multi-platform truck scales visible up to 150 ft. away. The RD2X4’s high-intensity LED display offers bright-red 2.25-in.-high digits that are highly visible even in direct sunlight. Ten brightness level settings let the user select the exact intensity for the best visibility for the environment. This display is designed for truck…
Read MoreSuperior Expands Partnership with RB Scott
Superior Industries is expanding its partnership with longtime conveying equipment dealer, RB Scott Co. Inc. In addition to conveyors and conveyor components, the Eau Claire, Wis.-based dealer of processing equipment and wear parts will also represent Superior’s lines of wet processing equipment and portable processing plants. “RB Scott’s expedient and honest approach to customer service has made them an ideal partner of ours…
Read MoreGoodyear Completes Scraper Tire Line With Three Additions
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. introduced three scraper tires for construction and mining/earthmover applications. “The launch of our new Goodyear RT-3A (E-3), RT-3A+ (E-3+) and RL-3J (E-3) tires completes our scraper tire line-up,” said Evan Perrow, marketing manager, Goodyear. “It also is another example of Goodyear’s ongoing commitment to helping mining and construction operations lower their costs.” The Goodyear RT-3A (E-3) and…
Read MoreRockwell Automation Offers New Allen-Bradley Controller
Manufacturers are under constant pressure to increase production speed and throughput while still maintaining quality. They also are making increasing demands for smart machines. The new Allen-Bradley CompactLogix 5380 controller can help meet these demands by providing more precision, connectivity and up to 20 percent more application capacity than previous CompactLogix versions. Ideal for high-speed applications with up to 20 axes of…
Read MoreSiemens Offers VSS Motors
Siemens offers its new, high-thrust Simotics Vertical Solid Shaft (VSS) NEMA Premium motors. The high-thrust HP100 and extra-high-thrust LP100 exceed standards for efficiency, reliability, durability and flexibility. Both motors feature thrust capacity higher than industry standard, and the one-year thrust capacity of the new LP100 exceeds that of most motors in the industry. The angular contact thrust bearings are located…
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