The Flow Detect 2000 single-piece flow detector from BinMaster is a flow/no flow detector that, unlike the two-piece flow detector, houses both the remote sensor and control console in a single NEMA 4X enclosure. An important benefit of the Flow Detect 2000 is that it helps prevent cross contamination by ensuring flow has stopped before a new material is introduced into the…
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Atlas Copco Breaker Attachments for Heavier Classes
Atlas Copco has added three new hydraulic breaker attachments to its Essential Case-Mounted (EC) range to fit 22- to 49-ton carriers. The new Heavy Range breaker attachments – EC 140 T, EC 150 T and EC 155 T – like the full line of EC breakers, give rental centers and contractors fast ROI by simplifying maintenance and operation. “The Heavy Range…
Read MoreMontabert Breaker Features Automatic Speed Variation
The Montabert V46SHD heavy-range hydraulic breaker features a unique automatic speed variation system, adjusting its impact energy and striking rate to match material hardness in quarrying applications. Designed for use on excavators weighing between 59,500 and 88,200 lb., the 5,616-lb. hydraulic breaker delivers between 510 and 1,160 blows-per-minute. For optimal breaking power, the V46SHD requires a hydraulic flow rate of between 47-1/2…
Read MoreKomatsu America Launches PC360LC-11 Hydraulic Excavator
Komatsu America Corp. has introduced the PC360LC-11 hydraulic excavator. With a net horsepower of 257 (192 kW), the PC360LC-11 is powered by a Komatsu SAA6D114E-6 engine, which is EPA Tier 4 Final emissions certified. Komatsu’s Tier 4 Final engines are built on the solid foundation that started in 1996 with the introduction of Komatsu’s first Tier 1 engine. The culmination is…
Read MoreTrimble LOADRITE InsightHQ for Centralized Reporting
Trimble announced the availability of LOADRITE InsightHQ reporting access for quarry, mines and other process industries that use performance and productivity data. LOADRITE InsightHQ is a Web-based management portal accessible via any browser, including mobile devices. It consolidates live, operational information from Trimble LOADRITE devices across the site, to provide near real-time productivity and performance reports for extraction, processing and load-out operations…
Read MoreSpecifying an Excavator
Whether you’re mining on the mountains, at a quarry or underground, matching the proper excavator to the project is critical to achieving maximum productivity at the lowest cost per ton. “Few machines work harder on mining jobs than excavators. These machines are digging and shoveling overburden or breaking up rock in some of the most abrasive environments on earth,” said…
Read MoreRobit Technology Measures Borehole Straightness While Drilling
Robit said it is the first company in the world to develop a patented measuring system that can measure the straightness of a hole during the percussive drilling process. The system is the result of an intensive, seven-year R&D program at Robit and is in operation at selected customers. Unlike existing, time-consuming manual systems, measuring during the drilling process does not…
Read MoreMichelin Tires Offer Superior Tread Life
Michelin North America announced that its new BibLoad Hard Surface radial tires are on sale at tire dealers throughout North America. The Michelin BibLoad Hard Surface is an expansion of the company’s product lineup in order to offer a specialized option for end users who work mainly on hard surfaces with compact loaders and telescopic equipment. This new tread design in…
Read MoreDieselcraft Additive Combats Fuel Contaminants
Biobor JF from Dieselcraft is a liquid fuel additive that combats fungus and other microtive life in hydrocarbon fuels, such as diesel and jet fuels, but is also effective in light oils and transmission fluid. Biobor JF eliminates growth of harmful slime-producing fungi that clog filters and pipelines, attack rubber fuel system components and whose waste products aid in the corrosion of…
Read MoreEaton Offers UltraShift PLUS Automated Transmissions
Eaton has expanded the company’s UltraShift PLUS automated transmission offerings with a new A-Ratio model specifically designed for a wide range of extreme performance applications. The new MXP (Multipurpose Extreme Performance) transmissions have lower overall numerical ratios and higher torque ratings. The ratios and even steps on the new transmissions deliver better shift performance to improve grade shifting in hilly and…
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