Mack Trucks announced two new versions of its Mack mDRIVE HD automated manual transmission (AMT). As the first truck manufacturer in North America to offer low reduction gear ratios in a proprietary automated manual transmission, the mDRIVE HD 13-speed and mDRIVE HD 14-speed meet the needs of an even wider range of customer applications with the power and performance that only…
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RailBoss Rail Scale Enhanced to Improve Yard Efficiency and Savings
Rice Lake Weighing Systems recently re-released the RailBoss rail scale with added enhancements. An innovative sensing zone, MS quick-disconnect cable connectors and a streamlined installation bring added value to the already rugged and robust rail-car weighing system. Running balanced rail cars at or near capacity assures the greatest efficiency and profit. RailBoss eliminates the guesswork of volumetric measuring and variable…
Read MoreSICK Launches DFS60S Pro Incremental Encoder for Functional Safety
SICK, one of the leading manufacturers of sensors, safety systems, machine vision, encoders and automatic identification solutions for factory, logistics and process automation, announced the launch of the DFS60S Pro incremental encoder for functional safety. The DFS60S Pro incremental encoder is a Certified Safety Product up to SIL2 (IEC 61508), SILCL2 (EN 62061), PL d (EN ISO 13849), Category 3 (EN…
Read MoreXylem Conducts Live Remote Pump Monitoring from Bauma
Xylem Inc., a global water technology company dedicated to solving the world’s most challenging water issues, conducted a live remote pump operation demonstration at the bauma trade show in Munich, Germany. Xylem’s Godwin Primeguard Controller with Field Smart Technology enables a pump to be stopped, started and monitored via live satellite link to ensure optimum efficiency. During the demonstration Xylem showcased…
Read MoreHaver & Boecker Introduces Pulse Leasing Program
Haver & Boecker announced a three-year leasing option for its Pulse vibration analysis service program, giving customers insight to their equipment’s performance. The leasing options – basic and professional – fit small and large operations. Both programs include an industrial-grade tablet computer, eight tri-axial sensors, a monthly maintenance package and optional expert analysis reports. The Pulse program was designed specifically…
Read MoreKPI-JCI and Astec Mobile Screens Offer New Q Series Screen
The new 6204QF Screen is the latest addition to the new Q Series of four-deck screens that is designed to increase production at a lower cost. Developed for a variety of wet and dry applications, including sand and gravel, shot rock and recycle, the new 6204QF Screen provides the same aggressive and efficient screening action as KPI-JCI and Astec Mobile…
Read MorePhoenix Conveyor Belts, Solutions Reintroduced to North American Market
Phoenix, a well-known name in conveyor belting, reintroduced its premier Conveyor Belt branded products to the North American market at the 2016 SME Annual Conference and Expo. “Phoenix-branded conveyor belting has been very popular in Europe and the rest of the world with the exception of North America,” said Bret Hall, head of Phoenix and NBS Service-NAFTA. “With the recent…
Read MoreNew Tow-Behind Conveyor Saves Producer Substantial Time, Money
KPI-JCI and Astec Mobile Screens released a new portable tow-behind conveyor, designed to eliminate the costly double-handling of material and built as a perfect match for the manufacturer’s exclusive FT line of continuous crushing and tracking impactors. The tow-behind conveyor is constructed with a hitch that can attach to a track plant and easily travel behind the plant as it…
Read MoreMetso Introduces HP5 Cone Crusher
Metso has introduced a new cone crusher to the global market. Metso designed the new HP5 with safety, simplicity and eco-efficiency in mind, the company said. Automatic settings, specialized maintenance tools, reduced emissions and energy-efficient motors are just a few of the improvements built into this new cone crusher. The Nordberg HP5 follows the successful HP3, HP4 and HP6 as…
Read MoreMcLanahan Freedom Series Jaw Crusher Offers Higher Capacities
Since being first introduced in 1906 by Universal Engineering Corp., the jaw crusher design has remained pretty much the same over the last century – until now. McLanahan Corp. spent two years collaborating with customers to fully understand their needs when it comes to primary crushing. Since the concept for the Freedom Series Jaw Crusher design was first introduced at…
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