Vulcan Proceeding With Planning for California Quarry According to the Sierra Star, a Madera County, Calif., quarry proposed by Vulcan Materials Co. will, if approved, encompass 671 acres with 258 of it designated for a 400-ft.-deep quarry permitted for 100 years. It would be located near the southwest corner of Highways 41 and 145, about a mile west of Highway…
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Tire Inflation: Problems and Solutions
Tire-pressure changes are caused by a variety of factors. Air simply seeping through the walls of a tire can result in a small loss, depending on the materials used to manufacture the tire. Objects such as nails or tacks stuck in the tread can cause slow leaks. Overtightening of valve cores and leaking valve stems can also lead to air…
Read MoreFreightliner Debuts Trucks at World of Concrete
Built to take on tough vocational challenges, Freightliner’s line of severe duty trucks was on display at the 2016 World of Concrete show in Las Vegas. “Severe duty customers require trucks that do more than just show up to the job site – they need trucks they can depend on all day, every day, no matter what,” said Mary Aufdemberg,…
Read MoreUniroyal Unveils Six Commercial Tires
The Uniroyal brand announced the launch of six commercial truck tires in the U.S. market. The new line provides an affordable offer for every tire position and application – from long-haul to regional to on-/off- road, including dry van, flat bed, construction, and pick-up and delivery vocations. Two of the tires, Uniroyal RS20 and LS24, are SmartWay verified and meet…
Read MoreRockwell Automation Connects Machines and Equipment
The expanded next-generation Integrated Architecture portfolio from Rockwell Automation reduces complexity while helping users meet future capacity and throughput needs as they design systems for a Connected Enterprise. The portfolio includes a newly released next-generation Allen-Bradley controller, graphic terminal, servo drive and distributed I/O system, as well as the latest release of the Rockwell Software Studio 5000 and FactoryTalk software…
Read MoreVan der Graaf Motorized Drum for Extreme Duty
For the past 30 years aggregate plants have been adapting the drum motor or motorized pulley to drive their belt conveyors. Although the drive of choice for quarry conveyors has been the external mounted motor and gear box, the drum motor has been gaining popularity due to the all enclosed design that protects all vital components such as the electric…
Read MoreEriez Feeders Built for Heavy Duty
Eriez said that Models 65B, 75B and 85B from its Heavy Duty Electromagnetic Vibratory Feeders line are built to withstand harsh demands, and provide an ideal solution for handling high volumes of aggregate materials quickly and efficiently. Model 65B feeds up to 180 tons (162 mt) per hour, Model 75B feeds up to 350 tons (315 mt) per hour and…
Read MoreScreen Machine Adds Secondary Screener
Screen Machine Industries LLC announced the newest addition to its extensive line, the Spyder 514TS. This unit is a patented, track-mounted reverse-style screening plant designed for secondary screening of rock, sand and gravel, and other materials. Equipped with a 5- x 14-ft. double-deck screen with Smooth Start Technology, this heavy-duty machine is capable of producing up to three different finished…
Read MoreDeister to Feature Vibrating Feeder at AGG1
Deister Machine Co. Inc. will highlight the new Deister (EMF-Series) Two-Mass Electromechanical Vibrating Feeder at AGG 1 in Booth 2404. The new feeder is designed to allow greater control over high-capacity feed rates and productivity, while lowering costs per ton in a wide variety of aggregate, mining and mineral applications. Engineered to deliver greater reliability and ease of maintenance, the…
Read MoreASGCO Quarry Duty Impact Beds for Harsh Duty
The harsh demands of the quarry and aggregate industry can cause serious damage to conveyor systems. To prevent abusive material and conditions from hindering the productivity of quarry operations, ASGCO has developed Quarry Duty Impact Beds. Featuring robust powder-coated steel supports and impact-absorbing rails, the Quarry Duty Impact Bed will withstand the most extreme abuse and keep operations moving. Available…
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