FluidSafe fluorescent additive from Alerton International quickly detects hydraulic leaks in fluid power system hoses, fittings, seals and other components. This saves money by reducing operating costs.Undetected hydraulic fluid leaks cost the mining industry untold amounts of money. This includes the costs of fluid replacement, problematic system operation, equipment breakdown, fines for environmental contamination, and the possibility of fluid injection injuries to…
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Mack Focuses on Fleet Management Through Telematics
Mack Trucks launched Mack Fleet Management Services, its suite of software and technology offerings that, initially through Telogis, enhance operational performance for customers, reduce costs and increase safety. Built on the Mack GuardDog Connect telematics solution platform, Mack Fleet Management Services is available on Mack Pinnacle, Granite and Titan by Mack models. Factory-installed hardware provides detailed vehicle information, including fleet and…
Read MoreDoosan Telematics Package Now Standard
In response to greater demand for machine-to-machine communication, machine intelligence and remote equipment monitoring, Doosan has introduced an upgraded telematics package for its heavy equipment including excavators, wheel loaders and articulated dump trucks. The new system is called Doosan Telematics, and will be standard on all Doosan equipment, except for DX63-3 and DX85R-3 compact excavators.
Read MoreNew Cat Wheel Loaders Boost Performance, Fuel Efficiency
The new Cat 950M and 962M wheel loaders – powered by a Cat C7.1 ACERT engine meeting Tier 4 Final emissions standards – significantly more powerful than their K-Series predecessors and deliver 10 percent better fuel efficiency, according to the company. The new models feature major drive-train refinement, extensively redesigned hydraulic systems, new cab amenities, electronic payload measurement, Optimized Z-Bar linkage that…
Read MoreBrokk Hydraulic Drifter Drill Emphasizes Power, Safety
Brokk remote-controlled demolition equipment is for mining, demolition and tunneling applications with the latest TE160 hydraulic drifter rock drill from TEI Rock Drills. When paired with the Brokk 100 or Brokk 160, the new drill attachment is suited for drilling in cramped spaces. The Brokk/TEI combination eliminates fatigue improves overall drilling accuracy and promotes safety by allowing operators to stand farther…
Read MoreREICHdrill Upgrades Safety Features for Blast Hole Drill
REICHdrill Inc. announced several important operator safety and comfort upgrades to its flagship model C-700D blast hole drill. Richard Pearce, engineering manager for the company, listed updates to this model via a company statement. “Safety is paramount here at REICHdrill,” Pearce stated. “We have an ongoing commitment to our customers to design and innovate our product line.” These upgrades include the…
Read MoreAtlas Copco Streamlines Hydraulic Breaker Line
Atlas Copco’s new Essential (ES) breaker attachments simplify maintenance and operation, according to the company. Atlas Copco created the ES Range as an economical and user-friendly option for general construction projects and light demolition. Kevin Loomis, business line manager for Atlas Copco Construction Equipment, said the compact, ES hydraulic breakers are easy to maneuver into tight spaces and provide good visibility,…
Read MoreMetso Jaw Crusher Features Increased Cavity Volume
Metso’s new Nordberg C130 jaw crusher can process more rock in the crushing process, owing to a larger cavity volume that helps deliver higher production in high-capacity primary crushing, according to the company. The machine is targeted to demanding quarrying and mining applications. The cavity volume of a jaw crusher has a big impact on the efficiency of the crusher. The…
Read MoreVulcan Materials Chooses SciQuest For Automation Solutions
SciQuest, a leading provider of cloud-based business automation solutions for spend management, announced that Vulcan Materials has selected the company to help with spend analysis and management. Using SciQuest’s Spend Radar solution, Vulcan Materials now has reporting visibility into spend categories related to their Accounts Payable, Purchase Order and PCard transactions. SciQuest’s Spend Radar allows customers, including Vulcan Materials, to…
Read MoreRockwell Touts Safe Torque Off Technology
A new safe torque off option within the Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 7000 medium-voltage drive from Rockwell Automation helps industrial manufacturers and equipment builders simplify their functional safety design and meet the demands of international safety standards. Safe torque off technology allows users to reliably remove power from the motor without removing power to the drive, enabling a faster re-start of the system after…
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