By Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) staff Electrification of construction machinery is hardly a new concept. For years, electric equipment has been commonly seen in a variety of applications, from demolition and mining to aerial lift and industrial work. Now, however, electric equipment is becoming increasingly prevalent on and around jobsites and in processing plants. Its potential is evident. Its…
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A Five-Point Guide to a Successful Wear Strategy
by Eric Jones Crushers are designed to ingest and break some of the most abrasive materials on earth – to the detriment of their internal wear parts. They are engineered to operate on the frontline and perform within some of the harshest environments. When it comes to the success and reliability of a process, your company’s servicing and spares strategy…
Read MoreTTI Introduces ‘Future of Hydraulic, Lubrication Filtration Technology’
TTI announced its newest innovation, the SmartFlow Media Technology and PowerGuard SmartFlow Filter Element Line. This media technology is an optimization that is available across every filter element the company manufactures and allows TTI to pair any two or more filtration medias together in parallel flow. This drop-in ready solution is patent protected and ideal for power generation and transmission,…
Read MorePetro-Canada Lubricants Launches Produro TO-4+ UHP
Petro-Canada Lubricants, an HF Sinclair brand, launched PRODURO TO-4+ UHP, a multi-purpose synthetic all-season transmission, hydraulic, drive line and wet brake fluid for heavy-duty mobile equipment that increases equipment productivity and decreases operating costs. Developed to improve the performance of mining and construction equipment operating in extreme conditions, PRODURO TO-4+ UHP maximizes durability and equipment protection at elevated system temperatures…
Read MoreWeir Esco Ultralok Tooth System Engineered to Outlast
Weir Esco offers Ultralok high-performance tooth systems for the earthmoving industry. The cost-efficient, low-profile Ultralok tooth system performs in a full range of machine applications. The integrated lock makes it a true two-piece system, reducing inventory over traditional three-piece systems. The Ultralok system includes a comprehensive package of points and adapters for 6- to 75-metric-ton excavators and 1.8-to 12-cu.-yd. class…
Read MoreCO2Meter Offers Portable Welding Gas Analyzer
CO2Meter Inc. released its new portable CO2 welding gas analyzer that verifies correct CO2 concentrations in welding gases mixes. The highly anticipated CM-1650 measures mixed cylinder gas or blended gas at a mixer to ensure the accuracy of your gas and purity of your welds. With preconfigured measurements for C5, C10, C15, C25 and C50 as well as custom settings,…
Read MoreWelding Alloys Develops Flex e.bot Collaborative Robot
Many rail company revenues were hard hit during the COVID-19 lockdown and today face increasing pressure on the maintenance, efficiencies and on the network expansion front. Add to this the goal of reduced global emissions of carbon dioxide by 2030, and that means less freight by road and more emphasis and pressure on rail networks, said Welding Alloys Railways Services…
Read MoreAtlas Copco Introduces New Energy Efficient GA VSDS Compressor
Atlas Copco announced the launch of a new generation of its variable speed drive (VSD) compressors. Offering energy savings of up to 60%, the GA VSDS leads the way in energy-efficient, sustainable compressors. Thanks to its pioneering smart features, the GA VSDS can adapt and optimize its operation for each customer. The new technology will be available first in the…
Read MoreULTRA-CLEAN US-159 Removes Burned On Oil & Grease
Madison Chemical introduced ULTRA-CLEAN US-159, a cutting-edge alkaline detergent developed specifically for difficult cleaning operations involving the removal of aged, oxidized, burned-on oil and grease, including engine and transmission repair and rebuilds. Intended for immersion including agi-lift and ultrasonic equipment, this special formulation cleans more thoroughly in less time, thus increasing productivity. Its unique formula produces low to moderate foam,…
Read MoreEnvironmentally Friendly Bio-E.P. Gear Oils Perform Like Synthetics
Renewable Lubricants offers patented, ultimately biodegradable Bio-E.P. Gear Oils, which are ideal lubricating spur, helical, bevel and worm gears subject to heavy loading or shock loading in heavy-duty applications. These environmentally friendly formulations meet or exceed the U.S. Steel 224, AGMA 9005-E02, DIN 51517 Part 3, ISO 12925-1 CKD, David Brown DB S1.53.101 and Cincinnati Machine performance requirements. In addition…
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