External leaks from valves during valve cycling are common problems for plant operators around the world. These leaks can have disastrous consequences, contaminating the environment and endangering workers with hazardous materials, resulting in major down time for the company.
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CDE Installs Sand Washing Plant in Texas
While visiting ConExpo-Con/Agg in Las Vegas in 2014, Metroplex Sand & Gravel of Fort Worth, Texas, was introduced to CDE Global, which was exhibiting its range of wet-processing equipment at the show, including its new M4500 modular washing plant.
Read More10 Considerations When Buying a New Excavator
When it comes to purchasing a new excavator, there are many important items to consider. Understanding the right specs and knowing what to look for will have the greatest impact on the productivity of your aggregates business. Here is a list of 10 important considerations for buying a new excavator.
Read MoreVermeer Adds GPS Steering To Surface Excavation Machine
Aggregates producers that use a Vermeer surface-excavation machine as an alternative to drilling and blasting, or for surface mining, haul road construction and site preparation, now have the option of adding GPS-guided steering, which can improve cutting accuracy and operator consistency.
Read MoreFuel Management 101
By Ron Hadaway Improvements to Tier 4 engines have helped burn cleaner fuel and reduce air emissions in articulated dump trucks, excavators and wheel loaders, to name a few types of heavy equipment. To help meet U.S. Environmental Protection Agency fuel requirement standards for all off-road diesel engines in the United States, Tier 4-compliant engines – designed with high-pressure common…
Read MoreHow Big Is Too Big? Repairing Super-Sized Injuries In OTR Tires
In today’s budget-conscious environment, fleet managers are under ever increasing pressure to maximize the life span of their costly OTR tires and are simultaneously being tasked with minimizing fleet down time. Being able to repair these tires quickly and efficiently is a key challenge.
Read MoreMack Green-Lights Renewable Diesel Fuel for Use in its Engines
Following extensive truck and engine testing, Mack Trucks signed off on the use of renewable diesel fuel in all Mack engines. Renewable diesel fuel delivers performance similar to diesel refined from petroleum, but with several additional customer benefits, including reduced greenhouse gas and particulate emissions, as well as decreased maintenance costs.
Read MoreRitron Radio Callbox Provides Wireless Communication from Cab
Ritron callboxes provide instant, wireless, two-way communication from any fixed location inside or out, usually a propane fill or fuel area to the main facility. This means of communication not only improves customer service but enhances productivity and profitability.
Read MoreRevere Control Systems Targets Aggregates Industry
Revere Control Systems’ mining and quarrying industry experience spans decades, and the company has created control systems for companies from Canada to South America. Industry-specific services for mining and mineral processing enterprises include design-build capabilities for custom equipment, process automation systems, and engineering solutions for superior efficiency and operational optimization. The company also offers FEED+ studies that incorporate the needs…
Read MoreDust Control Technology Offers Trailer-Mounted Dust Control System
Dust Control Technology introduced its new – and largest – trailer-mounted dust control system, a powerful atomized mist design featuring a range of 100 meters and the ability to deliver 140,000 sq. ft. (15,500 sq. meters) of coverage area. The DustBoss DB-100 Fusion is powered by its own 480-V/150-kw generator with a 6.8-liter John Deere Tier III flex diesel engine,…
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