NORD Gear Corp.’s Smooth Surface Motors are now available for the North American market and for export to key global markets, including both the HM and HMT series. HM Series motors are made from a high-strength, naturally corrosion-resistant aluminum alloy, and can be supplied with a variety of protective coatings and finishes. Aluminum housings are particularly beneficial in car washes…
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CDE Launches Infinity Screening Products
CDE announced the launch of its new Infinity screening products to the global market earlier this year after securing a global patent for the new construction of the screen sidewalls. Lead designer on the new Infinity range for CDE is Neil Mullan, senior R&D engineer and product specialist for the screening range of products. Mullan joined the CDE USA team…
Read MoreCEMA 576: Classification for Conveyor Belt Cleaners
The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers’ Association (CEMA) has issued a new standard for the ranking of conveyor belt cleaners, a long-awaited publication that provides performance-based guidelines for specifying belt cleaners by establishing a specific formula for determining the level of difficulty in a given application. The new standard is included in the 7th edition of the CEMA book, “Belt Conveyors for Bulk Materials,”…
Read MoreIROCK Crushers Introduces Wheeled Jaw Crusher
IROCK Crushers introduced the WJC-2844 wheeled jaw crusher. Recommended for use as a primary crusher, the WJC-2844 adds to IROCK’s already diverse product line. The WJC-2844 is capable of processing hard rock, recycled concrete, sand and gravel, and slag. Powered by a 350-hp Caterpillar C-9 ACERT Tier 3 engine, the WJC-2844 can produce up to 370 tph. Providing a capacity…
Read MoreMasaba C125 Portable Plant Features Efficient Transportation
The Masaba Portable C125 Plant allows for efficient transportation. This unit features a grizzly hopper module that hydraulically lifts off the wide flange beam chassis for travel. Hydraulic legs allow this hopper module to be transported on a low boy without the use of a crane. The hopper module is built from 3/4-in. AR steel and comes complete with hydraulic…
Read MoreCat C Series Artics Feature Improved Cycle Times and More
The new Cat 735C, 740C EJ and 745C articulated trucks build on the proven performance, reliability and durability of their B Series predecessors with significant new features, according to the company. The trucks were introduced to the trade press at a May 2015 media event in Tinaja Hills, Calif. These include engines that meet U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage…
Read MoreHammerHead Drill Increases Range of Single-Pass Applications
HammerHead Trenchless Equipment has introduced the HammerHead Roughneck R600, the largest of its pneumatic percussion drilling systems for use in horizontal directional drilling applications. Designed for drilling solid rock with bit diameters of 7.25 to 8 in., the R600 gives HDD contractors the ability to complete larger diameter bores in fewer passes as well as access to a wider range…
Read MoreHyster Tire Handlers Designed to Help Maximize Uptime
Hyster Co. has introduced a new series of tire-handling trucks for demanding applications in the mining, ports and intermodal industries. The Hyster tire handlers provide fast and effective “total tire handling solutions” that help maximize uptime while promoting operational safety. In close association with Greenfield Products LLC and Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Hyster now offers 21 tire handler configurations ranging…
Read MoreNew Cat Vocational Truck Offers Durability, Comfort, Style
The Cat Vocational Truck line continues to grow to meet customer needs with the addition of the CT680, a Class 8 set-forward-axle model built to tackle today’s most demanding jobs while setting new standards for comfort and style, according to the company. The CT680 was introduced last month to the trade press at an event held at the company’s Tinaja…
Read MoreSiemens Offers Push Buttons, Indicator Lights, Selector Switches
Siemens announces the new launch of Sirius Act, a unique portfolio of 22-mm IEC push buttons, indicator lights and selector switches that showcase modern design, extreme robustness, flexible communication and ease of installation. “I’m very excited about the latest development of our new line of commanding and signaling devices. The new design provides a modular approach to ease installation and…
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