November/December 2004
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Click 150 on Reader Service card Improved 17-yard loader Komatsu has added productivity and reliability enhancing features to its 853-horsepower, 17-yard WA900-3 wheel loader. Improvements include a dual-speed hydraulic system, full powershift planetary transmission, and a new joystick steering system that replaces the steering wheel. The 227,000-pound loader is designed to load 100-150-ton haul trucks. Click 151 on Reader Service card Faster belt rivets Flexco claims its new air-powered rivet driving tool reduces fatigue and speeds installation of rivet-attached conveyor belt fasteners. Developed for on-site installations, the rivet-driving gun promotes faster, safer belt splicing with greater control and uniformity, according to the company. Click 152 on Reader Service card On-the-go screening JCI has collaborated with its sister company, Kolberg-Pioneer, to offer two new track-mounted, site-mobile horizontal screens, the Fast Trax Series 6’ x 20’, and the FT 5’ x 16’. The units feature a rear-feed hopper configuration that allows the plant to be fed with a loader or excavator, or the rear hopper wall can be removed to allow a track-mounted primary plant to feed the screen plant directly. An end delivery conveyor can feed directly into another track plant or create a large stockpile; side discharge conveyors allow 10-foot stockpile heights. Click 153 on Reader Service card No-slip ceramic lagging Superior Industries says its new ceramic pulley lagging allows producers to eliminate costly belt slippage problems. The company says its ceramic lagging provides significantly more traction than conventional lagging and is especially suited to abrasive or highly wet or dry applications. Constructed from hundreds of individual ceramic tiles molded into a durable rubber backing, ceramic lagging is said to cut maintenance costs, reduce wear from abrasive materials, and extend the life of key conveyor components as it eliminates the need to over-tension the belt for traction. Click 154 on Reader Service card Extendable stackers debut Kolberg-Pioneer has rolled out its new SuperStacker series of extendable stackers as a solution to stockpile segregation and capacity maximization. The stackers are said to provide accurate, uniform stockpile placement in an environmentally responsible manner, and to reduce rolling iron requirements. The SuperStacker is available in lengths of 110, 130, 136, and 150 feet, with belt widths of 30 and 36 inches. Options include a radial-capable gullwing axle for highly mobile applications, and the “Wizard Touch” control system which is said to produce fully non-segregated stockpiles by using one of two built-in automated program, factory preset automation, or operator programmed automation. Click 155 on Reader Service card Handles dry bulk material
The WearTuff products come in rubber, metal-backed, polyurethane, and ceramic/rubber configurations. Click 156 on Reader Service card Lights up in harsh environments The new Wobble Light is designed to simplify lighting issues for miners. Its manufacturer claims it is self-righting, easy to set up, and nearly impossible to damage. It has a polycarbonate dome that protects the bulb from direct contact with water and debris, and shields workers from burns. It offers directional lighting in a variety of wattages and is easy to move. Click 157 on Reader Service card Lab-size crusher
The unit is built for daily operation with wet or dry materials. It uses heat-treated steel in product contact areas and for the rotor and breaker bars. It is controlled by primary and secondary aprons and rotor speed controls. Click 158 on Reader Service card
Stack-pac conveyors move easily Superior says its new portable stack-pac conveyors provide a fast, flexible method of connecting screens, crushers, and washing equipment to a stacking conveyor because they can be easily added or removed from an operation depending on stockpile parameters. The company says its Stack-Pac jump conveyors come in lengths from 50 to 100 feet, and in belt widths of 24 to 42 inches. They can be set up in accordion fashion for length variations. The units can be stacked on top of each other, three per truckload, for efficient transportation. Click 159 on Reader Service card Loads 110- to 165-ton trucks fast
Click 162 on Reader Service card Complete drive system Falk is now offering its Drive One line of conveyor system products as a complete drive system. Drive One is offered in nine sizes of pre-engineered assemblies, all mounted on a common swing base. The swing base assembly is shaft mounted via Falk’s TA Taper bushing system, and utilizes a foot-mounted motor and flexible or fluid coupling. All drive systems are available with guards, torque arm connection, choice of cooling options, backstops, brakes, inching drives, and various maintenance options. Click 160 on Reader Service card New dewatering pump Godwin Pumps has added the HL160M 8- by 6-inch pump to its HL Series of Dri-Prime automatic self-priming pumps. The new model is a single-stage pump capable of heads to 600 feet, maximum flows to 2,000 gallons per minute, and solids handling up to 1.375 inches in diameter. The company claims the pump is especially well suited for mine and quarry dewatering due to its high head, solids handling ability, and maintenance-reducing single-stage design. Click 161 on Reader Service card Unsticks asphalt
Its companion product, Rhoma-Sol is a biodegradable solvent for cleaning up cured asphalt and road oil. Said to be more aggressive than diesel in dissolving asphalt mixes, the product has a polymer additive designed to remove asphalt without damaging the finish of a truck and without leaving behind a sticky film. Click 163 on Reader Service card World’s biggest pickup
Click 164 on Reader Service card Giant haul truck debuts
Click 165 on Reader Service card Loader packs more power
Click 172 on Reader Service card 20 million cycles J.R. Merritt calls its new Pro-6 a full-featured, single-axis controller that provides precise proportional control for AC/DC variable-speed drives. It features a field-adjustable friction brake with positive center detent for application where speed must remain constant under continuous shock and vibration. The company says it is designed for a mechanical operating life of 20 million cycles. Click 175 on Reader Service card Self-contained conveyors
Click 173 on Reader Service card Faster scale calibration B-TEK Scales has introduced the Concrete Deck Centurion truck scale featuring CPD-M digital rocker column load cells. The company says the scale’s advanced diagnostics reduce calibration and troubleshooting time, and its low-profile modular design has a 100,000-pound Concentrated Load Capacity rating. Click 174 on Reader Service card Heavy-duty idler Superior Industries has added a new heavy-duty CEMA E idler engineered for operation in highly abrasive hard rock and mining applications. To extend bearing life and reduce maintenance, the new idler features a 40mm double-sealed bearing, nylon seals, and a 1.75-inch nominal shaft. It is available in 6 and 7-inch roll sizes. Superior now offers a complete B to E idler line built to CEMA specifications. Click 176 on Reader Service card Improves pre-blast safety Advanced Initiation Systems says its new Daveytronic digital blasting system software version 3.44 improves user flexibility. The software upgrade allows the firing sequence and all detonators in the pattern to be tested by the hand-held field programming unit and features remote total system verification by the blasting machine prior to the charge and firing sequences. Once system verification is complete, the new software offers up to a five-minute window to charge the system and an additional five-minute window to fire, delivering up to 10 minutes to coordinate with pre-blast safety procedures. Click 177 on Reader Service card Second generation belts Optibelt has issued the second generation of its long-life Red Power V-belts and kraftbands. Red Power II is the product of modern production processes and continuous innovation. It is said to deliver optimum performance under tension, requiring less maintenance and delivering a longer operational life. Improved cover fabric reduces pulley wear and tear. The new product is produced in standard lengths up to 8,000 mm. Click 178 on Reader Service card Separates fine aggregates Kemcorp Particle Separation System is designed specifically for aggregates applications. It removes -200M material from 0.25-inch screening to produce a clean and marketable manufactured sand. The company says its aggregate sizing process is unique and that the system sets up quickly with virtually no existing plant interruption. The system can be designed for 30-to 300-ton-per-hour applications. Click 179 on Reader Service card Protects hydraulic life John Deere says its new Ultra Clean System is a less invasive, mobile solution to hydraulic contamination. It flushes hydraulic fluid by using a pneumatic launcher to shoot a projectile through hydraulic lines and hoses, eliminating the need for harsh chemicals traditionally used to clean hydraulic lines. The system can be used on any make or model of machinery and is available at participating John Deere dealerships. Click 181 on Reader Service card Eliminates plugging problems Durex Products designed its new polywire slotted wire screen media to boost production by eliminating costly blinding and plugging problems and providing significantly longer wear life than other media. Dur-X-LiveWire is available in the company’s Xtreme high tensile, oil-tempered, or stainless steel wire. The wires are held in place by 60 durometer molded rubber strips that are said to allow optimal flexing action to keep screen openings clear. Durex says the product is ideal for dry screening applications where materials contain high-moisture content and a high proportion of fines. Click 182 on Reader Service card Fast, flexible truck scale Mettler Toledo designed its new IND310drive Graphic Terminal to bring functions like flexible databases, quick ID indexes, configurable soft keys, and condition-based monitoring as well as providing powerful processing capabilities on inbound/outbound truck transactions. It can support two vehicle scales, allowing for inbound and outbound weighing on separate scales. The new terminal enhances inventory control, valuating transactions, and maximizing loads. Click 180 on Reader Service card On-the-go pavement recycling
The Fast Trax machinery is designed to move with a highway demolition crew, crushing and screening as it goes. The company says this mobility leads to dramatic cost-efficiencies compared to other methods of pavement recycling, especially if the crushed concrete or asphalt is used for base material on the same job.
For jobs requiring a jaw crusher, the FT 2650 plant weighs 105,000 pounds and is powered by a 250-horsepower diesel. The plant can produce up to 300 tons per hour in hard rock or recycling applications. Also new from Kolberg-Pioneer is the track mounted FT Apron Feeder, which is described as a mine-quality machine designed for extreme operating conditions. Recommended for wet, sticky materials in particular, the apron feeder provides positive feed action while reducing material slippage. Click 183 on Reader Service card Supplier Notes Superior Industries’ new Web site (www.superior-ind.com) gives producers access to information about conveyor systems and components, including brochures, catalogs, case studies, technical papers, and service manuals. Click 166 on Reader Service card USC Consulting Group has unveiled a profit optimization system designed for the mining industry. The program forecasts profitability by showing managers the manpower and equipment required, along with operations and support needs, under various conditions and levels of performance. Click 167 on Reader Service card Metso Minerals and distributor Mellott Enterprises have opened a new wire screen fabrication facility in Pennsylvania to produce Metso’s Trellex wire screen systems. The facility means faster service to customers in MEI’s territory, which extends along the east coast from North Carolina to New Jersey. Click 168 on Reader Service card Modine Manufacturing has been awarded a contract with Vehicle Projects, LLC of Denver to supply thermal management hardware for a U.S. Department of Energy project to develop, manufacture, and demonstrate a mine loader powered by a fuel cell. The 23 metric-ton, 160 kW fuel cell-battery hybrid loader is the concept of the Fuelcell Propulsion Institute. Click 169 on Reader Service card Cummins has unveiled a 3,000-horsepower-rated QSK60 diesel engine for mining applications. Developed to power 300-ton haul trucks, the engine rating will be available in 2006 and will meet EPA Tier 2 requirements. Click 170 on Reader Service card Caterpillar has enhanced its MineStar management system. MineStar 2 has new procedures for pre-operation safety checklists and record keeping, an updated truck assignment system, and an improved Production Monitoring system. Click 171 on Reader Service card Reprinted from Aggregates
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Stedman
has introduced the GS1209 Lab Size Crusher for small production
rates or lab applications like delumping or uniformed cubical
processing. 
International
Truck formally introduced what it bills as the world’s largest
pickup truck last fall. The International CXT combines the chassis
of an International Severe Service truck used for dump trucks and
snow plows with a spacious crew cab design that seats five
comfortably. International says it hauls three times the payload of
consumer pickups. It features all-wheel drive and air brakes, and
has towing, dumping, and tilt-bed capabilities.
Hitachi
has introduced its largest rigid-frame haul truck, the EH5000. With
a payload of 320 to 360 tons, depending on trim, the new machine has
a maximum Gross Machine Weight rating of 1.16 million pounds. It
employs Hitachi’s proprietary AC drive technology and is available
with a choice of 2,700-horsepower engines or an optional
3,000-horsepower engine. Hitachi claims its drive system has 51%
more rimpull and 37% more retarding speed than competing AC systems.
It is also said to be 2 to 3% more efficient than comparable DC
drives.
Kolberg-Pioneer
is targeting road contractors as well as aggregate producers with
its new Fast Trax line of track-mounted crushing and screening
plants. The latest additions to the line are the FT 2650 jaw
crusher, the FT 4250 horizontal shaft impact crusher, and FT apron
feeder. The Fast Trax line also includes track-mounted impact
crushers and horizontal screens.
The
FT 4250 horizontal shaft impactor can be driven off its transport
trailer and start crushing concrete immediately, says Kolberg-Pioneer.
It can crush on the go and windrow material. With an optional
vibrating screen package, it can produce up to three products
simultaneously. A 400-horsepower diesel with hydraulic controls
powers the entire plant: feeder, crusher, on-board conveyors,
vibrating screen, and optional cross belt magnet and tracks.
