July 2002 AGGMAN People

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Cat Increases rating on 3126B Engine
Caterpillar increased the power rating by 25 hp to make its 3126B industrial engine rated at 300 hp. The 7.2-liter, six-cylinder engine offers the Caterpillar ADEM III controller and HEUI fuel system. The ADEM III is an electronic control module that provides more control input and output allowing for additional engine upgrades. Cat’s patented HEUI fuel system uses hydraulically actuated, electronically controlled unit injection pressure, timing, and duration. This provides greater flexibility for programmed electronic control strategies that determine engine performance and emissions control characteristics, according to the company. The engine is also available in 175-275 hp, and is rated 2,100-2,500 rpm for industrial applications.

Excavator largest in its class
Caterpillar introduces the 385B Hydraulic Excavator, the largest 300-Series excavator made by Cat. The 85-metric-ton excavator is designed for sustained high production in excavating and truck loading. The excavator is powered by a Cat 3456 engine and produces 513 hp. The excavator is equipped with the Caterpillar EUI fuel system with electronically controlled unit injection. It also has Proportional Priority Pressure Compensated hydraulics, which prioritize flow based on the operator’s joystick input. The 385B is available with a standard length undercarriage or a long undercarriage, which features variable gauge to allow transport at a reduced width. A reach boom equips the machine for deep trenching applications. The 385B has a maximum digging depth with a reach boom and long stick of 38.6 ft. It has a range of bucket capacities from 2.75 to 7.25 cu. yds. Maximum travel speed is 2.8 mph.

NESCO Remote water-spray system monitoring
NESCO, the National Environmental Service Company, introduced its AquaLog, a water spray system monitor that keeps tabs on water volume used to control dust in aggregate operations. The system was demonstrated in real time at ConExpo-Con/Agg via a phone link with a quarry in New Mexico. AquaLog measures water pressure and flow and displays these measurements simultaneously in a typical X-Y plot versus time. It eliminates manual logs and helps keep stone drier, according to the company. The Windows-based program data may be viewed in real-time or stored on a disk for recordkeeping.

Modular feed system portable and versatile
Superior Industries offers a modular feed system that is versatile and portable, according to the manufacturer. The modular feed system is engineered with three 9- ft. by 14-ft. hoppers that can be separated for different applications. Its removable axle assembly and removable fifth wheel hitch are interchangeable, allowing producers to move several feed systems with one axle and one hitch. Each of the hoppers includes adjustable flow gates and removable hopper extensions that prevent product contamination, according to the manufacturer. Carriers feature two axles with eight 11-22.5 bias ply tires on Budd wheels. Twelve adjustable-height legs support the hoppers while separated. The system incorporates three 24-in. by 70-ft. Quick Transfer Conveyors, which are designed with a main frame construction that utilizes an 8-in. formed channel with 3-in. by 2-in. steel tubing uprights and 4-in. by 2-in. steel tubing chord. Other features on the Quick Transfer Conveyors include a 15 hp head-end drive, a Dodge TXT 4-shaft mount gear reducer, a 15 hp 1,800 rpm TEFC motor, a V-belt drive with guard mount, a 16-in. crown-faced herringbone lagged-drum drive pulley, and a 14-in. diameter crown-faced wing-type tail pulley.

Vibroscreens now offer Grizzly options
Vibrotech Inc. upgraded its line of Vibroscreen heavy-duty portable screening plants. Models SCM-75 and SCM-55 now have vibrating grizzly options in addition to an optional fixed grizzly. Oversized material is discharged onto an optional lateral discharge conveyor, or directly onto the ground. Spacing between the vibrating grizzly bars is adjustable, from 3 in. up. A finger screen option is available, in addition to substructure enhancements for an optional second deck. Production capacities are about 480 tph for Model SCM-55 and 750 tph for Model SCM-75, under continuous-flow operations, according to the company.

Heavy-duty industrial gauges
GB Instruments, Inc. offers the GBI Precision, a new line of heavy-duty industrial gauges and instruments for use in new or existing applications. The gauges and instruments can be used for most applications for construction and trucking equipment. According to the manufacturer, the line offers the most competitively priced gauges in today’s market. GBI Precision instruments have a warranty of two years from the date of manufacture. GB Instruments, Inc. can customize any GBI Precision product to incorporate a company logo or product name for small, medium, and large fleets.

Fault detection and bearing system goes mobile
The SKF Copperhead System, a combination of bearing and condition-monitoring technologies, has gone mobile. For the first time, 12- and 24-VDC models are available for use on mobile vibrating screen and crushing units. Both AC and DC systems are available as kits for new equipment and for retrofitting existing equipment to provide fault detection in a number of ways. Each kit can include SKF bearings and vibration/temperature sensors and control units. Using the system, the asset is monitored for specific machine and process faults, bearing conditions, bearing temperature, and lubrication conditions.

Hammond offers portable air conditioning
Hammond Air Conditioning offers “air conditioning in a suitcase” for underground mining applications. The Arctic Wolf unit is 12 in. high, 33 in. wide, and 28 in. long, weighing 220 lbs. The unit sets directly on the machine and can plug directly into the hydraulic system. It may be customized to fit the space and application of the machine.

Steering system offers flexibility
SKF has combined electric steering with the power density of hydraulics to create the SKF Electro-Hydraulic steering system. The system offers OEMs the opportunity to design more ergonomic cabins and to provide more steering flexibility in industrial vehicles, according to the manufacturer. The steering system is designed to simplify installation procedures and processes. Four components make up the closed-loop steering system: a mechanical/electronic steering module, a controller, integrated kingpin bearing sensors, and an electrically actuated proportioning valve.

Lighting products designed for aggregate and gravel industry
Carmanah Technologies Inc., offers a specialized line of lighting products for the aggregate and gravel industry. The 201, 501, and 601 models are sealed, self-contained hazard marking lights. The lights can be installed in minutes, according to the manufacturer. They are visible from up to two miles away and are available in green, red, white, amber, and blue. The lights are portable, waterproof, and durable, according to the manufacturer. The lights are manufactured to ISO 9001 standards, utilizing a combination of LEDs, solar power, power storage systems, and power management. The lights do not require any wiring or trenching.

Dump Pumps have shortest leadtimes
Power Transmission Options, Ltd. introduces a complete line of dump pumps for use in small and large dump trucks. The pumps are available in direct and indirect mounting configurations. According to the manufacturer, the dump pumps’ entire product line are available with the shortest leadtimes in the industry.

Cat improves motor graders
Caterpillar improved the 140H, 160H, and 14H motor graders to achieve higher productivity and lower operating cost, according to the manufacturer. The models meet emissions control standards worldwide, including EU Stage II and future EPA Tier II regulations. The machines generate exterior sound levels of less than 109 decibels when equipped with a sound suppression package. Sound levels inside the cabs are 75 decibels for the 140H and 160H, and 80 decibels for the 14H. VHP and VHP Plus restrict power when traction is limited and increase power in higher gears when the machine demands more power. The graders are powered by a Cat 3176 ETA engine. The graders also offer improvements on the operator station, including electronic throttle control and the Electronic Monitoring System III.

Engine MSHA-certified for underground mining
Cummins Inc. recently announced that two ratings for its B3.3 engine, 65 hp and 85 hp, are now certified by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) for underground mining. The B3.3 engine provides the underground market with an engine footprint that fits easily into equipment, with access to all maintenance points from either the left or right side, according to the manufacturer. The parent bore block is rebuildable and mechanical fuel injection delivers low fuel consumption as well as low emissions. The B3.3 engine’s design includes a deep, stiff crankcase and optimized rib arrangement with an isolated valve cover to reduce noise emission levels, according to the manufacturer.

Liner system reduces downtime
Armstrong/Kover Kwick, Inc. offers the KwickChange lining system, which eliminates downtime normally associated with replacement of wear resistant linings, according to the manufacturer. The KwickChange system eliminates the need for cutting, drilling, countersinking, and bolting, as previously required with other lining systems. The system bonds directly to metal surfaces on tables, chutes, bins, hoppers, feeders, conveyors, and mixers. Available in polyurethane and UHMW, the Kwickpad is resistant to water, oil, and some corrosives. It may be custom designed for special applications.

V/Hz and vector control in one drive
The CFW-09 Vectrue drives from WEG Motors and Drives offer volts-per-hertz, sensorless vector, and closed-loop vector control. The drives feature WEG’s proprietary Optimal Braking technology. The Vectrue drive family extends from 1.5 through 500 hp, and a total of three units may be connected in parallel to serve motors up to 1,500 hp. All of the drives use a keypad interface with dual readouts and a large 7-segment LED is combined with a two-line, 16-character LCD for detailed parameter and message displays in English, Spanish or Portuguese. The Vectrue drives also feature variable torque and constant torque ratings, a 32-bit RISC microprocessor, full digital and analog I/O array, programmable process cycles, 8 programmable speeds, and adjustable V/F curves. The drives integrate with communication networks including Profibus DP, DeviceNet, and Modbus RTU and work with common DC bus configurations and regenerative systems.

New conveyor belt website
Goodyear Engineered Products’ newly updated website, at www.goodyearcvb.com, is intended to provide quick reliable information to help prevent downtime for its belt operators. The site includes information for Goodyear’s aboveground, underground, steel cord, fabric, heavy-duty rubber, and lightweight PVC belts. The overhauled site covers belt recommendations, technical capabilities, training, and troubleshooting. The site targets four customer classifications — end users, original equipment manufacturers, engineering firms, and distributors. Test viewing indicates that the most popular features are the belt recommendation and troubleshooting guides. Visitors can download a detailed conveyor belt analysis form or submit a request to be contacted by a Goodyear specialist.

July 2002 IronTracks				IronTracks Cat Increases rating on 3126B Engine Caterpillar increased the power rating by 25 hp to make its 3126B industrial engine rated at 300 hp. The 7.2-liter, six-cylinder engine offers the Caterpillar ADEM III controller and HEUI fuel system. The ADEM III is an electronic control module that provides more control input and output allowing for additional engine upgrades. Cat’s patented HEUI fuel system uses hydraulically actuated, electronically controlled unit injection pressure, timing, and duration. This provides greater flexibility for programmed electronic control strategies that determine engine performance and emissions control characteristics, according to the company. The engine is also available in 175-275 hp, and is rated 2,100-2,500 rpm for industrial applications. Excavator largest in its class Caterpillar introduces the 385B Hydraulic Excavator, the largest 300-Series excavator made by Cat. The 85-metric-ton excavator is designed for sustained high production in excavating and truck loading. The excavator is powered by a Cat 3456 engine and produces 513 hp. The excavator is equipped with the Caterpillar EUI fuel system with electronically controlled unit injection. It also has Proportional Priority Pressure Compensated hydraulics, which prioritize flow based on the operator’s joystick input. The 385B is available with a standard length undercarriage or a long undercarriage, which features variable gauge to allow transport at a reduced width. A reach boom equips the machine for deep trenching applications. The 385B has a maximum digging depth with a reach boom and long stick of 38.6 ft. It has a range of bucket capacities from 2.75 to 7.25 cu. yds. Maximum travel speed is 2.8 mph. NESCO Remote water-spray system monitoring NESCO, the National Environmental Service Company, introduced its AquaLog, a water spray system monitor that keeps tabs on water volume used to control dust in aggregate operations. The system was demonstrated in real time at ConExpo-Con/Agg via a phone link with a quarry in New Mexico. AquaLog measures water pressure and flow and displays these measurements simultaneously in a typical X-Y plot versus time. It eliminates manual logs and helps keep stone drier, according to the company. The Windows-based program data may be viewed in real-time or stored on a disk for recordkeeping. Modular feed system portable and versatile Superior Industries offers a modular feed system that is versatile and portable, according to the manufacturer. The modular feed system is engineered with three 9- ft. by 14-ft. hoppers that can be separated for different applications. Its removable axle assembly and removable fifth wheel hitch are interchangeable, allowing producers to move several feed systems with one axle and one hitch. Each of the hoppers includes adjustable flow gates and removable hopper extensions that prevent product contamination, according to the manufacturer. Carriers feature two axles with eight 11-22.5 bias ply tires on Budd wheels. Twelve adjustable-height legs support the hoppers while separated. The system incorporates three 24-in. by 70-ft. Quick Transfer Conveyors, which are designed with a main frame construction that utilizes an 8-in. formed channel with 3-in. by 2-in. steel tubing uprights and 4-in. by 2-in. steel tubing chord. Other features on the Quick Transfer Conveyors include a 15 hp head-end drive, a Dodge TXT 4-shaft mount gear reducer, a 15 hp 1,800 rpm TEFC motor, a V-belt drive with guard mount, a 16-in. crown-faced herringbone lagged-drum drive pulley, and a 14-in. diameter crown-faced wing-type tail pulley. Vibroscreens now offer Grizzly options Vibrotech Inc. upgraded its line of Vibroscreen heavy-duty portable screening plants. Models SCM-75 and SCM-55 now have vibrating grizzly options in addition to an optional fixed grizzly. Oversized material is discharged onto an optional lateral discharge conveyor, or directly onto the ground. Spacing between the vibrating grizzly bars is adjustable, from 3 in. up. A finger screen option is available, in addition to substructure enhancements for an optional second deck. Production capacities are about 480 tph for Model SCM-55 and 750 tph for Model SCM-75, under continuous-flow operations, according to the company. Heavy-duty industrial gauges GB Instruments, Inc. offers the GBI Precision, a new line of heavy-duty industrial gauges and instruments for use in new or existing applications. The gauges and instruments can be used for most applications for construction and trucking equipment. According to the manufacturer, the line offers the most competitively priced gauges in today’s market. GBI Precision instruments have a warranty of two years from the date of manufacture. GB Instruments, Inc. can customize any GBI Precision product to incorporate a company logo or product name for small, medium, and large fleets. Fault detection and bearing system goes mobile The SKF Copperhead System, a combination of bearing and condition-monitoring technologies, has gone mobile. For the first time, 12- and 24-VDC models are available for use on mobile vibrating screen and crushing units. Both AC and DC systems are available as kits for new equipment and for retrofitting existing equipment to provide fault detection in a number of ways. Each kit can include SKF bearings and vibration/temperature sensors and control units. Using the system, the asset is monitored for specific machine and process faults, bearing conditions, bearing temperature, and lubrication conditions. Hammond offers portable air conditioning Hammond Air Conditioning offers “air conditioning in a suitcase” for underground mining applications. The Arctic Wolf unit is 12 in. high, 33 in. wide, and 28 in. long, weighing 220 lbs. The unit sets directly on the machine and can plug directly into the hydraulic system. It may be customized to fit the space and application of the machine. Steering system offers flexibility SKF has combined electric steering with the power density of hydraulics to create the SKF Electro-Hydraulic steering system. The system offers OEMs the opportunity to design more ergonomic cabins and to provide more steering flexibility in industrial vehicles, according to the manufacturer. The steering system is designed to simplify installation procedures and processes. Four components make up the closed-loop steering system: a mechanical/electronic steering module, a controller, integrated kingpin bearing sensors, and an electrically actuated proportioning valve. Lighting products designed for aggregate and gravel industry Carmanah Technologies Inc., offers a specialized line of lighting products for the aggregate and gravel industry. The 201, 501, and 601 models are sealed, self-contained hazard marking lights. The lights can be installed in minutes, according to the manufacturer. They are visible from up to two miles away and are available in green, red, white, amber, and blue. The lights are portable, waterproof, and durable, according to the manufacturer. The lights are manufactured to ISO 9001 standards, utilizing a combination of LEDs, solar power, power storage systems, and power management. The lights do not require any wiring or trenching. Dump Pumps have shortest leadtimes Power Transmission Options, Ltd. introduces a complete line of dump pumps for use in small and large dump trucks. The pumps are available in direct and indirect mounting configurations. According to the manufacturer, the dump pumps’ entire product line are available with the shortest leadtimes in the industry. Cat improves motor graders Caterpillar improved the 140H, 160H, and 14H motor graders to achieve higher productivity and lower operating cost, according to the manufacturer. The models meet emissions control standards worldwide, including EU Stage II and future EPA Tier II regulations. The machines generate exterior sound levels of less than 109 decibels when equipped with a sound suppression package. Sound levels inside the cabs are 75 decibels for the 140H and 160H, and 80 decibels for the 14H. VHP and VHP Plus restrict power when traction is limited and increase power in higher gears when the machine demands more power. The graders are powered by a Cat 3176 ETA engine. The graders also offer improvements on the operator station, including electronic throttle control and the Electronic Monitoring System III. Engine MSHA-certified for underground mining Cummins Inc. recently announced that two ratings for its B3.3 engine, 65 hp and 85 hp, are now certified by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) for underground mining. The B3.3 engine provides the underground market with an engine footprint that fits easily into equipment, with access to all maintenance points from either the left or right side, according to the manufacturer. The parent bore block is rebuildable and mechanical fuel injection delivers low fuel consumption as well as low emissions. The B3.3 engine’s design includes a deep, stiff crankcase and optimized rib arrangement with an isolated valve cover to reduce noise emission levels, according to the manufacturer. Liner system reduces downtime Armstrong/Kover Kwick, Inc. offers the KwickChange lining system, which eliminates downtime normally associated with replacement of wear resistant linings, according to the manufacturer. The KwickChange system eliminates the need for cutting, drilling, countersinking, and bolting, as previously required with other lining systems. The system bonds directly to metal surfaces on tables, chutes, bins, hoppers, feeders, conveyors, and mixers. Available in polyurethane and UHMW, the Kwickpad is resistant to water, oil, and some corrosives. It may be custom designed for special applications. V/Hz and vector control in one drive The CFW-09 Vectrue drives from WEG Motors and Drives offer volts-per-hertz, sensorless vector, and closed-loop vector control. The drives feature WEG’s proprietary Optimal Braking technology. The Vectrue drive family extends from 1.5 through 500 hp, and a total of three units may be connected in parallel to serve motors up to 1,500 hp. All of the drives use a keypad interface with dual readouts and a large 7-segment LED is combined with a two-line, 16-character LCD for detailed parameter and message displays in English, Spanish or Portuguese. The Vectrue drives also feature variable torque and constant torque ratings, a 32-bit RISC microprocessor, full digital and analog I/O array, programmable process cycles, 8 programmable speeds, and adjustable V/F curves. The drives integrate with communication networks including Profibus DP, DeviceNet, and Modbus RTU and work with common DC bus configurations and regenerative systems. New conveyor belt website Goodyear Engineered Products’ newly updated website, at www.goodyearcvb.com, is intended to provide quick reliable information to help prevent downtime for its belt operators. The site includes information for Goodyear’s aboveground, underground, steel cord, fabric, heavy-duty rubber, and lightweight PVC belts. The overhauled site covers belt recommendations, technical capabilities, training, and troubleshooting. The site targets four customer classifications — end users, original equipment manufacturers, engineering firms, and distributors. Test viewing indicates that the most popular features are the belt recommendation and troubleshooting guides. Visitors can download a detailed conveyor belt analysis form or submit a request to be contacted by a Goodyear specialist.