For 70 years, Volvo CE wheel loaders have been mainstays in earthmoving, rehandling, material handling, quarrying and more. Today, the OEM’s mission to deliver the highest quality, best performance and maximum safety lives on with the introduction of a new series of wheel loaders engineered for efficiency. The first five models to launch are the L150, L180, L200 High Lift,…
Read MoreTag: Quarrying
Next-Gen Crushing Equipment
The Role of Technology in Modern Aggregates Production by Rose Morrison Aggregates production is the backbone of the quarrying industry, providing essential materials for infrastructure development worldwide. In recent years, the sector has witnessed a significant shift toward cutting-edge crushing technology, driven by advancements in automation, IoT integration and material science. This evolution holds the key to setting new standards…
Read MoreRokbak ‘Haul Track’ Telematics Boosts Uptime
In the earthmoving, quarrying and mining businesses, equipment reliability is paramount. Every hour of downtime can mean lost productivity and increased costs, which is why fleet managers are increasingly turning to telematics as an enabler for proactive maintenance and operational efficiency. According to Garry Moore, a customer support manager for Rokbak, telematics is no longer a “nice to have” but…
Read MoreParadigm Software by Austin Powder an Advanced Solution
Paradigm is Austin Powder’s advanced software for optimizing blasting operations in the mining, quarrying and construction industries. It offers tools for designing, simulating and managing blasts with greater precision and efficiency. The software allows users to create detailed 3D models, simulate various blast scenarios, and analyze results before execution, improving control and reducing costs. Paradigm also supports real-time data collection…
Read MoreTerex Launches MAGNA for Large-Scale Quarry, Mining Operations
Terex announced the launch of MAGNA, a new brand to address the demands of large-scale operations in the quarrying, mining, construction and recycling industries. With decades of experience and a reputation for excellence across its Powerscreen, Finlay and EvoQuip brands, Terex has been at the forefront of providing innovative, high-quality equipment solutions. Under the strapline ‘Made for More’, MAGNA will…
Read MoreCedarapids Introduces New Static Jaw Crusher
Cedarapids introduced its latest addition to the Cedarapids Static Jaw Crusher series, the TJ2440. The TJ2440 is one of the most aggressive and productive jaws on the market in its size range of 24-in. inlet gape by 40-in. inlet width. This single toggle jaw crusher is engineered for tight closed side settings while keeping an aggressive nip angle and crushing…
Read MoreSurestrike International Provides Solution to Trap Rock Accumulation
A Wisconsin quarry owner was struggling with the oversized trap rock that had been accumulating in their 100-year-old quarry. Prior to calling on Surestrike the quarry owner had tried many different types of hydraulic hammers in their application but because of the hardness and density of the material not even the largest hydraulic hammer would break the rock efficiently. The…
Read MoreHillhead Update
Sept. 5, 2023 – Hillhead 2024 is set to build on the momentum of its record-breaking 2022 event with leading OEMs already signed up for the biennial quarrying, construction and recycling show. Hillhead 2024 will take place at Tarmac’s Hillhead Quarry, near Buxton, Derbyshire June 25-27. Confirmed exhibitors include:Volvo (SMT), Komatsu, JCB, Caterpillar (Finning), Terex Group (Powerscreen, Finlay, EvoQuip, MDS,…
Read MoreExtending the Life of Critical Components
Wearfacing And Wearplate Technologies Can Boost The Profitability And Sustainability Of Quarrying By Using The Principle Of Repairing Rather Than Replacing. By Mateusz Gierek Equipment in the quarrying industry is exposed to heavy impact shock, vibration, and abrasive forces. The result is wear, cracking and damage. Repairing this makes financial sense and it is also more sustainable than replacement as…
Read MoreMining Laws in Maine Call Quarries into Question
Maine is seeking to amend its mining laws to exempt some metals from the state’s strict metallic mining regulations, provided developers can prove they won’t pollute nearby watersheds or cause other environmental harms, according to an article in The Maine Monitor. The debate over what to do about metals mining has also raised questions about quarrying, an industry with a…
Read More