Road building and site development contractors can now reap the benefits of John Deere SmartGrade in the highly successful G-Series motor grader line. SmartGrade technology delivers the first-of-its-kind mastless Topcon 3D integrated grade control as a factory option on new machines and field kit for equipment already on the job. The system is fully incorporated into the machine’s structures and…
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Volvo Construction Equipment Testing 5G Technology
Volvo Construction Equipment will be among the first in the world to trial 5G mobile technology as part of a unique collaboration with mobile operator Telia Company. This digital innovation partnership aims to provide a select group of industry partners with an innovative platform to develop their own technologies. For Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE), this means pushing the boundaries…
Read MoreHaver & Boecker Offers Ty-Max and Ty-Wire Screen Media
Haver & Boecker offers Ty-Max and Ty-Wire screen media, now with longer wear life proven through extensive field testing, according to the company. “Product testing is an ongoing process conducted to ensure products are not only meeting customer expectations, but exceeding them,” said Karen Thompson, Haver & Boecker Canada president. “Through rigorous testing in the field, we discovered these products…
Read MoreTerex Trucks Updates Articulated Hauler
Terex Trucks updated its TA300 articulated hauler with the introduction of a new and improved transmission. The 30-ton workhorse will now incorporate the latest EP320 transmission from ZF as standard. This results in a 5 percent improvement in fuel efficiency, as well as enhanced performance and productivity, when compared to the previous model working in the same application. The new…
Read MoreFairbanks Scales Offers Six New FB6000 Weighing Instrument Models
Fairbanks Scales Inc. announced six new scale instruments based on the industry-leading FB6000 design. The new instruments are ideal for a variety of weighing applications, including floor, blender, tank, truck, hopper and rail scales. The new FB6005, FB6006 and FB6007 models are analog instruments and the FB6015, FB6016, and FB6017 instruments feature Intalogix Technology, the industry leading load cell diagnostics…
Read MoreSchenck Vertical Cartridge Filter for Industrial Dust Collection
Schenck Process has introduced a new Vertical Cartridge Filter (VCF) that removes industrial dust while incorporating a unique design for handling medium to high air volumes. The new dust collector comes equipped with many time- and cost-savings features. An easy-to-use cartridge clamp system simplifies replacement of the filter media minimizing maintenance time and lowering overall cost of operation. The filter…
Read MoreDyno Nobel Launches New Electronic Initiation System
Dyno Nobel launched the DigiShot Plus 4G electronic initiation system, the newest and most sophisticated addition to the Dyno Nobel electronic line. The system, developed by Dyno Nobel’s joint venture partner DetNet, is designed to help reduce overall costs and increase productivity by reducing blasting delays and introducing programming speeds seven times faster than existing systems. Electronic initiation first started…
Read MoreVictaulic Releases Pipe-Joining Technology
Victaulic’s QuickVic SD Installation-Ready System is a plain end pipe joining technology designed for use on carbon steel systems sized 2 in./DN50 and down. It is the most economical and efficient pipe joining solution for small diameter systems, offering a significant total installed cost savings when compared to current pipe materials and installation methods. The system includes installation-ready couplings, fittings…
Read MoreKomatsu Introduces WA480-8 Wheel Loader
Komatsu America Corp. introduced its new WA480-8 wheel loader. Equipped with an EPA Tier 4 Final certified emissions regulations-compliant engine, this latest addition to the wheel loader family combines higher production with lower fuel costs, improved operator comfort and enhanced serviceability. New operator-friendly design features include the optional advanced joystick steering system (AJSS), which eliminates the steering wheel, and with…
Read MoreEpiroc Offers Tunnel Version of SB Hydraulic Breakers
Epiroc now offers a Tunnel version of its SB Hydraulic Breakers. While incorporating the popular features of Epiroc’s market-leading Solid Body (SB) breaker range, the new SB 302 and SB 452 Tunnel versions provide application-specific modifications that extend equipment lifetime and reduce overall operating costs in underground applications. Piston lifetime in the advanced Tunnel version is extended by a new…
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