June 2002 AGGMAN People

IronTracks

Excavator drill offered as attachment
Tramac offers the CPA excavator mounted rock drill as an attachment. The rock drill attachment is designed to perform the same functions as a crawler drill. The CPA is available in two models. The basic CPA 225 with Montabert HC40 drifter drills holes from 1.5- to 3-in. diameter. The larger Xtend model is available with a larger selection of options, such as drifter choices of the Montabert HC105 and the HC150. The Xtend model drills holes from 3- to 4.5-in. diameter. The CPA features on-board hydraulics and controls, as well as a quick-attach bucket system and quick-disconnects for the hydraulic lines, which allows the operator to conveniently switch from drilling to digging.

Off-highway trucks offer greater productivity than predecessors
The 773E and 775E off-highway trucks from Caterpillar offer more power and greater productivity than the D-Series trucks they replace. Both models come equipped with the Cat QuickEvac on-board engine oil evacuation and prelubrication system. The 773E has a nominal payload of 60 tons and a gross machine weight of 219,000 lbs. The 775E has a nominal payload of 70 tons and a gross machine weight of 239,000 lbs. Both trucks feature the Cat 3412E diesel engine equipped with hydraulic electronic unit injectors. The 773E 12-cylinder engine produces 710 gross hp and the 775E produces 760 gross hp. Both trucks meet current worldwide emissions regulations. The engine and mechanical drive train of each truck are electronically controlled, and components are electronically linked for integrated operation. Both truck models offer a flat floor and dual-slope body options.

Radial tire offers durability
Michelin Earthmover introduces the Michelin X-Haul radial tire, designed to offer protection and allow for improved speed capability, according to the manufacturer. The X-Haul is manufactured with a square shoulder and reinforced sidewalls. The radial tire features an unbroken central lug, open tread design and optimized rubber compound, which allows for improved speed without compromising durability and tire life, according to the manufacturer. The X-Haul is available in one size: 18.00R33.

Portable wheel washing system reduces tracked quarry dirt
Nesco offers the DirtSquirt, a portable wheel washing system. The DirtSquirt is designed for use at quarries, cement plants and job sites where tracked mud and dirt can be a problem. The DirtSquirt reduces labor-intensive cleanup. The system includes a 200 psi pump module, dual spray bars, a utility bump, presence detector, connecting hoses and spray nozzles. For portable applications, the system is designed to be quickly removed and re-installed, according to the manufacturer.

Inspection port kits for most guards
Orange Peel Rotating Shaft Guards introduces Inspection Port Kits that can be used with most guards, existing or new, according to the manufacturer. The Inspection Port Kits can be installed on most guard surfaces in any location to provide visual, strobe and infrared inspection capabilities and can also be used to retrofit existing guards for use with predictive maintenance programs. The Inspection Port Kits are made of 16-gauge 304 stainless steel and .250/6mm alternating slots. They can be added to the guard’s inside surface using a metal hole saw and two stainless steel fasteners. The plate can also be manually bent to conform to curved surfaces.

Jaw crushers used for rock, mineral, industrial and recycle processing
Helser Services Inc. offers a new line of Kue-Ken jaw crushers for rock, mineral, industrial and recycle processing. The company offers both the standard jaw crusher and the Big Bite jaw crusher. The jaw crushers use a patented straight line compression crushing action that eliminates up-and-down rubbing and abrasion problems. The Model 110 and larger Big Bite crushers are available in feed openings from 25- x 42-in. to 66- x 84-in. The standard jaw crushers are available with feed openings from 3- x 12-in. to 20- x 42-in.

Magnetic separator works in small spaces
Dings Magnetic Group Co., introduces the low-profile magnetic separator. The permanently suspended magnet has been designed to provide efficient magnetic separation in small spaces, according to the manufacturer. The magnetic separator can be used to remove metal from aggregate, C & D debris and crusher feed streams. The magnet features an easy-access suspension system, low-profile pulleys and direct drive, according to the manufacturer.

Shaker for heavy-duty applications
The EFL 2000/2 from CSC Scientific Co., Inc. is a shaker designed for use on-site and also for heavy-duty applications. The shaker is equipped with a dynamic power source that provides sieves and sample with accurate vibration, according to the manufacturer. Vertical movement is fixed which allows samples a maximum amount of time seeking apertures. The shaker can sieve samples such as concrete, rock and asphalt. The shaker is equipped with a 60-minute timer and clamping system that allows quick set-up. Shaker is also equipped with non-corrodible, non-metallic springs and can be used for 8- or 12-in. sieve tests.

Fleet management system allows contractors to “keep an eye on things”
MicroLogic Inc. offers the iSite 2.0, a fleet management system that allows the user to install sensing devices and transponders on equipment. These sensors can be installed to detect oil pressure, water temperature, machine hours and location, then transmit the information wirelessly to laptops, desktops, cellular phones or pagers, no matter its location. The information is sent via satellite to MicroLogic’s Information Management Facility, where it is sorted, reformatted according to contractor’s needs and distributed to the contractor’s specified key people as needed. Along with run hour trends, daily reporting, utilization information and comprehensive mapping, contractors can access select information on their equipment from any location, according to the manufacturer.

Self-contained crushing plant
Cedarapids Inc. introduces an open circuit, portable horizontal shaft impact crushing plant—the CobraTrack 1000. The plant comes standard with remote control device which allows machine tracking and feeder control from the ground level. Emergency stop buttons are mounted on both sides of the plant and can be accessed from ground level. With a travel width of 9.3 ft. and a low profile of 11.3 ft., the plant can be transported without obtaining oversized permitting, according to the manufacturer. The plant is transported without component disassembly, including the standard recycle magnet. The 34.5- x 40.5-in. feed opening accepts concrete material, milled or ripped asphalt and all types of virgin aggregates. The three full-width, 4-in. impact bars are reversible. Gravity-hung primary and secondary breaker plates feature screw adjustment with hydraulic assist. The CobraTrack 1000’s vibrating grizzly feeder includes hydraulic variable speed drive. The plant also features a side grizzly cross conveyor that hydraulically folds. The hydraulically-driven magnetic separator belt features a 30-in. wide cleated belt and the separator is permanently mounted over the front discharge conveyor for continuous ferrous metals removal.

Software tracks business data
Systech Inc. offers the Advantage EIS software package, which allows owners and managers of aggregate and ready-mix concrete operations to track business data. The executive information system utilizes data as recently as the previous day’s invoices and presents the information in ways owners and managers think about their business, according to the manufacturer. Pop-up menus provide drill-down options that sort the requested data by financial categories such as sales, profitability and average selling price, as well as by production issues such as yards per plant, yards per truck, total yards, material costs, delivery costs, extra charges and more. Advantage EIS information can be imported into Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.

Wheel loader offers updates
The 980G Series II Wheel Loader from Caterpillar features a number of changes to the model it replaces, the 980G. The new wheel loader offers a free wheel stator torque converter which aids in improving power train efficiency. The Integrated Braking System aids in reducing axle temperatures and improving transmission neutralizer smoothness. The 980G II is powered by the Cat 3406E six-cylinder engine which features electronic unit injection. The Cat ADEM III engine control system offers electronic governing, automatic air-fuel ratio control, injection timing control and system diagnostics. The Command Control Steering system allows one-hand operation of steering and transmission controls. The 980G II weighs about 66,576 lbs. and can handle bucket sizes ranging from 5.0 to 7.5 cu. yds.

Maintainer handles up to 75 percent of motor grader jobs
The Huber M-850-C Maintainer from Huber Construction Equipment is designed to provide efficiency in a variety of grading jobs from base to finish work, as well as spreading asphalt, stone, fill dirt and other materials. It can perform up to 75 percent of jobs normally handled by motor graders. The Maintainer is available with five optional hydraulic attachments, which can convert the machine to a bulldozer, front-end loader, scarifier, side dozer or berm leveler. Power is supplied by a Cummins 4B3.9 diesel engine with a two-year or 2,000-hour warranty. The engine generates 80 hp at 2,500 rpm and meets California emission requirements. The Dana/Clark/Hurth drive axle features an internal wet-disc brake that is applied in the differential. The Maintainer’s standard 9-ft., hydraulically controlled moldboard has 38° angularity and 19-in. power side shift control.

Rough terrain scissor lift geared toward narrow situations
Genie Industries offers the GS-3384 RT rough terrain scissor lift. With a chassis base of 84 in. wide, the lift is designed to fit into narrow spaces. The GS-3384 RT features a standard 5-ft. front extension deck and is capable of lifting 2,500 lbs. to a working height of 39 ft. An optional 4-ft. extension deck is available. The lift is equipped with a GM 1.6 liter, 52 hp Gas/LPG engine, with a Deutz 36 hp, air-cooled diesel engine optional. The lift also has full time positive traction control to all four wheels and has proportional controls for tight maneuverability. Standard features include a slide-out engine tray and AC wiring to the platform. An optional 2,000 watt generator is available, as well as options such as a 3/8-in. air line from the chassis to the platform, an automatic leveling system and non-marking rough terrain tires.

Prevent ASR with new inhibitors
Boral Material Technologies introduces Boral LiNX-G, an alkali-silica reactivity (ASR) inhibitor. The inhibitor is a powder that is formulated to prevent ASR from occurring in portland cement, mortars, plasters and other cementitious materials. Boral LiNX-G reacts with the reactive silica and moisture much like other alkalis, but the modified gel formed by Boral LiNX-G is not expansive. Using the Boral LiNX-G in conjunction with Class C or F fly ash provides a synergistic barrier to the effects of ASR, according to the manufacturer.

June 2002 IronTracks				IronTracks Excavator drill offered as attachment Tramac offers the CPA excavator mounted rock drill as an attachment. The rock drill attachment is designed to perform the same functions as a crawler drill. The CPA is available in two models. The basic CPA 225 with Montabert HC40 drifter drills holes from 1.5- to 3-in. diameter. The larger Xtend model is available with a larger selection of options, such as drifter choices of the Montabert HC105 and the HC150. The Xtend model drills holes from 3- to 4.5-in. diameter. The CPA features on-board hydraulics and controls, as well as a quick-attach bucket system and quick-disconnects for the hydraulic lines, which allows the operator to conveniently switch from drilling to digging. Off-highway trucks offer greater productivity than predecessors The 773E and 775E off-highway trucks from Caterpillar offer more power and greater productivity than the D-Series trucks they replace. Both models come equipped with the Cat QuickEvac on-board engine oil evacuation and prelubrication system. The 773E has a nominal payload of 60 tons and a gross machine weight of 219,000 lbs. The 775E has a nominal payload of 70 tons and a gross machine weight of 239,000 lbs. Both trucks feature the Cat 3412E diesel engine equipped with hydraulic electronic unit injectors. The 773E 12-cylinder engine produces 710 gross hp and the 775E produces 760 gross hp. Both trucks meet current worldwide emissions regulations. The engine and mechanical drive train of each truck are electronically controlled, and components are electronically linked for integrated operation. Both truck models offer a flat floor and dual-slope body options. Radial tire offers durability Michelin Earthmover introduces the Michelin X-Haul radial tire, designed to offer protection and allow for improved speed capability, according to the manufacturer. The X-Haul is manufactured with a square shoulder and reinforced sidewalls. The radial tire features an unbroken central lug, open tread design and optimized rubber compound, which allows for improved speed without compromising durability and tire life, according to the manufacturer. The X-Haul is available in one size: 18.00R33. Portable wheel washing system reduces tracked quarry dirt Nesco offers the DirtSquirt, a portable wheel washing system. The DirtSquirt is designed for use at quarries, cement plants and job sites where tracked mud and dirt can be a problem. The DirtSquirt reduces labor-intensive cleanup. The system includes a 200 psi pump module, dual spray bars, a utility bump, presence detector, connecting hoses and spray nozzles. For portable applications, the system is designed to be quickly removed and re-installed, according to the manufacturer. Inspection port kits for most guards Orange Peel Rotating Shaft Guards introduces Inspection Port Kits that can be used with most guards, existing or new, according to the manufacturer. The Inspection Port Kits can be installed on most guard surfaces in any location to provide visual, strobe and infrared inspection capabilities and can also be used to retrofit existing guards for use with predictive maintenance programs. The Inspection Port Kits are made of 16-gauge 304 stainless steel and .250/6mm alternating slots. They can be added to the guard’s inside surface using a metal hole saw and two stainless steel fasteners. The plate can also be manually bent to conform to curved surfaces. Jaw crushers used for rock, mineral, industrial and recycle processing Helser Services Inc. offers a new line of Kue-Ken jaw crushers for rock, mineral, industrial and recycle processing. The company offers both the standard jaw crusher and the Big Bite jaw crusher. The jaw crushers use a patented straight line compression crushing action that eliminates up-and-down rubbing and abrasion problems. The Model 110 and larger Big Bite crushers are available in feed openings from 25- x 42-in. to 66- x 84-in. The standard jaw crushers are available with feed openings from 3- x 12-in. to 20- x 42-in. Magnetic separator works in small spaces Dings Magnetic Group Co., introduces the low-profile magnetic separator. The permanently suspended magnet has been designed to provide efficient magnetic separation in small spaces, according to the manufacturer. The magnetic separator can be used to remove metal from aggregate, C & D debris and crusher feed streams. The magnet features an easy-access suspension system, low-profile pulleys and direct drive, according to the manufacturer. Shaker for heavy-duty applications The EFL 2000/2 from CSC Scientific Co., Inc. is a shaker designed for use on-site and also for heavy-duty applications. The shaker is equipped with a dynamic power source that provides sieves and sample with accurate vibration, according to the manufacturer. Vertical movement is fixed which allows samples a maximum amount of time seeking apertures. The shaker can sieve samples such as concrete, rock and asphalt. The shaker is equipped with a 60-minute timer and clamping system that allows quick set-up. Shaker is also equipped with non-corrodible, non-metallic springs and can be used for 8- or 12-in. sieve tests. Fleet management system allows contractors to “keep an eye on things” MicroLogic Inc. offers the iSite 2.0, a fleet management system that allows the user to install sensing devices and transponders on equipment. These sensors can be installed to detect oil pressure, water temperature, machine hours and location, then transmit the information wirelessly to laptops, desktops, cellular phones or pagers, no matter its location. The information is sent via satellite to MicroLogic’s Information Management Facility, where it is sorted, reformatted according to contractor’s needs and distributed to the contractor’s specified key people as needed. Along with run hour trends, daily reporting, utilization information and comprehensive mapping, contractors can access select information on their equipment from any location, according to the manufacturer. Self-contained crushing plant Cedarapids Inc. introduces an open circuit, portable horizontal shaft impact crushing plant—the CobraTrack 1000. The plant comes standard with remote control device which allows machine tracking and feeder control from the ground level. Emergency stop buttons are mounted on both sides of the plant and can be accessed from ground level. With a travel width of 9.3 ft. and a low profile of 11.3 ft., the plant can be transported without obtaining oversized permitting, according to the manufacturer. The plant is transported without component disassembly, including the standard recycle magnet. The 34.5- x 40.5-in. feed opening accepts concrete material, milled or ripped asphalt and all types of virgin aggregates. The three full-width, 4-in. impact bars are reversible. Gravity-hung primary and secondary breaker plates feature screw adjustment with hydraulic assist. The CobraTrack 1000’s vibrating grizzly feeder includes hydraulic variable speed drive. The plant also features a side grizzly cross conveyor that hydraulically folds. The hydraulically-driven magnetic separator belt features a 30-in. wide cleated belt and the separator is permanently mounted over the front discharge conveyor for continuous ferrous metals removal. Software tracks business data Systech Inc. offers the Advantage EIS software package, which allows owners and managers of aggregate and ready-mix concrete operations to track business data. The executive information system utilizes data as recently as the previous day’s invoices and presents the information in ways owners and managers think about their business, according to the manufacturer. Pop-up menus provide drill-down options that sort the requested data by financial categories such as sales, profitability and average selling price, as well as by production issues such as yards per plant, yards per truck, total yards, material costs, delivery costs, extra charges and more. Advantage EIS information can be imported into Microsoft Excel spreadsheets. Wheel loader offers updates The 980G Series II Wheel Loader from Caterpillar features a number of changes to the model it replaces, the 980G. The new wheel loader offers a free wheel stator torque converter which aids in improving power train efficiency. The Integrated Braking System aids in reducing axle temperatures and improving transmission neutralizer smoothness. The 980G II is powered by the Cat 3406E six-cylinder engine which features electronic unit injection. The Cat ADEM III engine control system offers electronic governing, automatic air-fuel ratio control, injection timing control and system diagnostics. The Command Control Steering system allows one-hand operation of steering and transmission controls. The 980G II weighs about 66,576 lbs. and can handle bucket sizes ranging from 5.0 to 7.5 cu. yds. Maintainer handles up to 75 percent of motor grader jobs The Huber M-850-C Maintainer from Huber Construction Equipment is designed to provide efficiency in a variety of grading jobs from base to finish work, as well as spreading asphalt, stone, fill dirt and other materials. It can perform up to 75 percent of jobs normally handled by motor graders. The Maintainer is available with five optional hydraulic attachments, which can convert the machine to a bulldozer, front-end loader, scarifier, side dozer or berm leveler. Power is supplied by a Cummins 4B3.9 diesel engine with a two-year or 2,000-hour warranty. The engine generates 80 hp at 2,500 rpm and meets California emission requirements. The Dana/Clark/Hurth drive axle features an internal wet-disc brake that is applied in the differential. The Maintainer’s standard 9-ft., hydraulically controlled moldboard has 38° angularity and 19-in. power side shift control. Rough terrain scissor lift geared toward narrow situations Genie Industries offers the GS-3384 RT rough terrain scissor lift. With a chassis base of 84 in. wide, the lift is designed to fit into narrow spaces. The GS-3384 RT features a standard 5-ft. front extension deck and is capable of lifting 2,500 lbs. to a working height of 39 ft. An optional 4-ft. extension deck is available. The lift is equipped with a GM 1.6 liter, 52 hp Gas/LPG engine, with a Deutz 36 hp, air-cooled diesel engine optional. The lift also has full time positive traction control to all four wheels and has proportional controls for tight maneuverability. Standard features include a slide-out engine tray and AC wiring to the platform. An optional 2,000 watt generator is available, as well as options such as a 3/8-in. air line from the chassis to the platform, an automatic leveling system and non-marking rough terrain tires. Prevent ASR with new inhibitors Boral Material Technologies introduces Boral LiNX-G, an alkali-silica reactivity (ASR) inhibitor. The inhibitor is a powder that is formulated to prevent ASR from occurring in portland cement, mortars, plasters and other cementitious materials. Boral LiNX-G reacts with the reactive silica and moisture much like other alkalis, but the modified gel formed by Boral LiNX-G is not expansive. Using the Boral LiNX-G in conjunction with Class C or F fly ash provides a synergistic barrier to the effects of ASR, according to the manufacturer.