Boart Longyear is launching the BLH series of down-the-hole (DTH) hammers and bits. Designed to increase productivity in reverse circulation (RC) drilling and conventional DTH drilling, the new BLH series can be used in almost all DTH applications, including geotechnical drilling, quarrying/mining, water well/geothermal, and mineral exploration. The BLH DTH hammer range includes the valved BLH5, BLH3, and the valve-less…
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Atlas Copco Secoroc COP 66 Hammer is Faster, Lighter, Shorter
The new COP 66 hammer and its new platform design represent real innovation in down-the-hole drilling, according to Atlas Copco. You can see and feel the difference yourself: shorter, lighter, no exhaust tube and a solid bit with no center flushing hole. But the most surprising difference is that the hammer is even easier to operate. With COP 66, penetration…
Read MoreSuperior Debuts New, Quick-Setup Overland Conveyor
Superior Industries Inc. launched a new overland conveyor model for dry bulk material handlers. Branded the Zipline Conveyor, the modular, pre-engineered system permits quick, tool-less installations for bulk material handlers in a variety of industries including construction aggregates, coal mining, biomass handling, industrial minerals and marine terminal applications. Unlike similar, pre-engineered overland systems, Superior engineers designed the Zipline Conveyor to accommodate standard, off-the-shelf…
Read MoreBaldor’s Dodge Hydraulic Bearings Available in Larger Sizes
Baldor Electric Co.’s Dodge Hydraulic ISAF bearing is now available with higher load ratings. The Hydraulic ISAF pillow block bearing with a patented hydraulic mount and dismount system is now available with higher capacity, 231 series spherical bearings and is interchangeable with industry standard SDAF housing dimensions. The HISAF 231 is available in bore sizes of 9-7/16-in. through 14 in.…
Read MoreConveyor Components Control Products Solve Slippage Problems
A Michigan-based sand and stone company was having a problem with slippage on a 190-ft. retractable conveyor. The top belt was slipping without warning resulting in material overflow at the transfer point between the lower and upper section of the belt causing material spillage. The operations manager decided he needed a cost-effective solution to warn operators of material build-up. A…
Read MoreBTI Rockbreaker System Has Optimized Structural Design
Breaker Technology Inc. (BTI) has now installed more than 2,000 booms into harsh and remotely located quarrying and mining sites. The NT-E Series boom is the 5th generation of small booms from BTI. With enhanced coverage and a larger breaker capability, this boom has an optimized structural design. Robust connections, compact pedestal mounting and common cylinders make for a maintenance…
Read MoreKPI-JCI Crusher Reduces Maintenance; Increases Energy, Performance
KPI-JCI and Astec Mobile Screens made significant changes to its new generation Vanguard Jaw Crusher that are designed to reduce producer maintenance and increase energy and performance. The Vanguard Jaw Crusher features replaceable wear parts to protect producers’ investment in their equipment. Without proper protection, high wear areas of a machine can significantly reduce its lifespan. The Vanguard Jaw Crusher’s…
Read MoreMoxa Ethernet Switches Highly Scalable
Moxa offers the new EDS-G500E Series of industrial Ethernet switches. Designed to simplify upgrading an existing large-scale network to gigabit speed, or building a new full gigabit backbone, the switches are equipped with 8, 12 or 16 gigabit Ethernet ports and up to four fiber optic ports. The highly scalable switches will appeal to IT professionals who want total network…
Read MoreAllen-Bradley Guardmaster Safety Relay Easily Programmed
The Allen-Bradley Guardmaster 440C-CR30 safety relay can be programmed through the free Connected Components Workbench software. The software reduces programming time and helps increase productivity by allowing users to create, control and monitor a safety system in the same environment as their standard control. The Guardmaster 440C-CR30 safety relay meets PLe, SIL 3 per EN ISO 13849-1 and IEC 62061.…
Read MoreTerex Washing Systems Debuts Aggresand 206 Wash Plant
Terex Washing Systems (TWS) made its debut at this year’s ConExpo-Con/Agg show. TWS Director Sean Loughran commented, “The enthusiasm, reaction and interest to the FM120BW sand plant we displayed as well as our other products was overwhelming. The flow of traffic onto the stand was incredible and we had the opportunity to meet with existing satisfied customers as well as…
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