by Kerry Clines, Senior Editor

Extended wear life results in lower maintenance costs and less downtime.

Martin Engineering Co.

Martin Engineering says its Apron Seal skirtboard sealing system provides two wear surfaces on a single elastomer sealing strip installed along the bottom of the skirtboard in a belt conveyor loading zone. When the bottom side of the strip against the belt is worn, the sealing strip is inverted, providing a second service life. The skirting is available in lengths up to 300 feet.

Richwood

Richwood says its Cushion Arc heavy-duty impact idler provides impact protection for conveyor belts. Each idler has five to nine individual rollers that provide full-belt-width radius support. The rollers are 6-inch-diameter R2000 rubber molded over 2.75-inch-diameter steel shells. The rollers can be easily replaced from the side of the belt.

Martin Sprocket & Gear, Inc.

Martin Sprocket & Gear offers a complete line of heavy-duty conveyor pulleys and components. Its drum pulleys are constructed for standard duty, mine duty, or quarry duty and are available in stock or made-to-order versions. Wing pulleys are designed to withstand the most common types of failure — wing folding, premature contact bar wear, and hub weld fatigue.

Easy maintenance equals less downtime.

Flexco

Flexco’s new MHS Cartridge Cleaner slides out from one side of the conveyor or chute wall, allowing a single worker to inspect, service, or replace it in minutes, thereby minimizing downtime. The side slide-out design is safer for workers, as it doesn’t require them to crawl underneath the conveyor or be in tight spaces within a chute.

Superior Industries

Superior Industries says its new line of conveyor take ups helps to maintain proper belt tension at the drive pulley. The line includes telescoping tube take ups, wide slot take ups, top angle take ups, light-duty take ups, heavy-duty take ups, and center-pull conveyor take ups. The take ups designs allow for mounting to most conveyor frames.

ASGCO

ASGCO says its Skalper IV blade with E-Z Torque Tensioning System was enhanced with a new blade design that features horizontal sipes/wear grooves across the entire width of the cleaning edge and an arc-shaped back side. The self-adjusting tensioner has redesigned brackets with bushings on both sides for smooth operation.

Flexibility and customizing are key for some operations.

Baldor Electric Co.

Baldor says its new Dodge Motorized Torque-Arm II — a right-angle, C-face, shaft-mounted speed reducer — features a new, compact, flexible drive design that allows the reducer to mount in multiple positions. Two motor speeds and multiple gear ratios provide a wide range of speeds. The unit’s straddle-mounted input pinion provides maximum torque throughput with no overhung pinion shank, according to the company.

Precision Machine & Manufacturing, Inc.

Precision Machine says its screw conveyors move virtually any dry, granular, or powdery material smoothly and uniformly without packing or jamming. Standard screw configurations include variable pitch, tapered flights, cut flights, mixing paddles, and ribbon screws. The conveyors can be manufactured to any specified size using commercially available materials.

Bearings keep the “smooth” in conveyors.

Power Transmission Solutions

Power Transmission Solutions says its Sealmaster USRB spherical roller bearings offer superior performance and value. Features include patented, race-mounted, felt-lined finger seals; +/-2 degrees misalignment; set-screw lock bore sizes from 1-1/8 to 7 inches; adapter lock bore sizes from 1-1/8 to 8 inches; and high basic dynamic rating.

Luff Industries Ltd.

Luff says its conveyor idlers — consisting of a polymer end cap, triple labyrinth seal, and optional high-moisture seal — offer improved sealing to protect bearings from moisture and contaminants. The company says the idlers prevent premature bearing failure, resulting in longer roller life, reduced downtime, and lower maintenance costs.

The Timken Co.

Timken offers a complete line of spherical roller bearings, including the 23 and 33 series. Key to the spherical roller bearing design is the one-piece fully machined brass cage. The cage pocket wraps around the roller, providing guidance as the rollers rotate in and out of the load zone. The roller end and cage pockets are engineered to promote lubrication flow and reduce operating temperatures.

Goodman-Hewitt

Goodman-Hewitt says it provides the technologies wanted by the aggregate industry, offering a wide range of ready-to-go ball bearings and roller bearings. The company also offers the option of regreasable or sealed bearings.

Affordable, versatile hammer

Doosan Infracore America Construction Equipment says its new DXB 170h hammer, for use with DX225 and DX255 excavators, was developed with the industry-leading engineering, design, and functionality of Montabert breakers combined with the affordable pricing and versatility of Doosan equipment. Features include an operating weight of 3,572 pounds, carrier weight range of 18 to 28 tons, tool diameter of 5.39 inches, operating pressure of 2,610 pounds per square inch, flow of 26.5/39.5 gallons per minute, and an impact class of 5,000 foot pounds.

Off-road tire offers comfort, stability

Bridgestone Americas Off Road Tire Sales Division says its new V-Steel J-Traction (VJT) radial off-road tire for loaders features a computer-optimized center block that minimizes vibration levels to create improved operator comfort and stability. Other features include extended tire life through improved wear resistance, enhanced sidewall design for improved cut resistance, and a specialized self-cleaning tread design and non-directional tread pattern. The tire is available in three sizes — 20.5R25, 23.5R25, and 26.5R25 — with 17.5R25 and 29.5R25 coming soon.

Thumb/bucket combo fits all size excavators

Rockland Manufacturing Co. says its new Entek Krypto Klaw is designed to work with all sizes of excavators from minis to large machines. The bucket performs like a grapple while retaining the advantage of an excavator bucket. Its multi-rib, open design provides operators with visibility while manipulating material. Simply pin or couple the unit to the excavator, plug in two hydraulic lines, and go to work.

Transfers loads in all terrains

Talbert Manufacturing, Inc.’s new Equalizer spread-axle trailer is a nitrogen-assisted dampening system that hydraulically transfers loads in all terrains. The suspension system oscillates around a central self-tracking pivot point to provide proportionate weight distribution in each axle grouping. The user-friendly system allows operators to make quick, easy adjustments, and absorbs hauling and loading shocks. The trailer allows a 14-foot, 1-inch spread with 54-inch axle spacing and a 14-foot, 7-inch spread with 60-inch axle spacing.

Dust control

Nesco’s new Port-A-Fog system controls dust when loaders dump into railcars, trucks, or hoppers. The system features two 350-gallon tanks, cartridge filters, and a heavy-duty 1,500-pound-per-square-inch pump. Its 20-foot spray bar adjusts from 8 to 17 feet in height and produces a burst of fog droplets to suppress dust without wetting the load. The unit is mounted on a 6- by 14-foot bed with running gear that makes it easy to tow and position.

Diesel hydraulic conveyors

TCI Manufacturing’s diesel hydraulic conveyors are self-contained, road-portable, electricity-free units. Features include a Kubota engine; a 60-gallon fuel tank that can run a full shift without refueling; a spring-loaded, three-position directional valve to operate power travel and power raise features; velocity fuses to prevent sudden collapse in the event of a hydraulic failure; and flow-control valves to ensure smooth operation of hydraulics. The company will custom-design, build, and paint equipment to specifications.

New track option for portable stackers

Superior Industries is offering a new track-mounted system for its line of portable stacking conveyors. The company says the tracks increase a conveyor’s ability to travel across soft conditions. The system is designed for easy mounting and can be retrofitted to existing Superior conveyors in minutes.

Reduced downtime and maintenance

KPI-JCI says its new Kodiak Plus series of cone crushers has patented innovations that reduce downtime, maintenance, and the need to re-circulate loads. According to the company, precision-designed roller bearings generate higher efficiencies and reduce operating temperatures while allowing a high tolerance to climate and temperature fluctuations. Other features include a tramp iron relief system with pressure relief valves to eliminate maintenance costs associated with accumulators, and field-replaceable segmented brass thread inserts to resist galling and welding.

Tier 3-compliant dozer

Komatsu America Corp. says its new WD600-6 wheel dozer is equipped with a Tier 3-compliant SAA6D170E-5 six-cylinder engine, which produces 502 horsepower at 1,800 revolutions per minute. The dozer’s engine is equipped with new technologies including an electronic control system to optimize vehicle performance; a heavy-duty, high-pressure, common rail fuel-injection system; a new combustion system for reduced noise and fuel consumption; a cooled exhaust-gas recirculation system; and an air-to-air charge air-cooling system. The engine comes standard with dual-mode engine power, an Economy mode for maximum fuel efficiency, and a Power mode for maximum productivity.

Soft rock drill bits

Atlas Copco says its new Secoroc Threaded Rocket Bit (TRB) drill bit range offers a greater penetration rate than other bits — a penetration rate that is sustainable throughout the bit’s service life. The TRB design has full ballistic buttons and deep vertical grooves, resulting in a bit that produces rock chips rather than cuttings, creating more space between the rock face and the bit head. A faster penetration rate allows more holes to be drilled per day, reducing the cost per hole.

New generation safety harness

Capital Safety says its new ExoFit Nex full-body harness provides a level of comfort, function, and durability that has never been experienced before. The harness material is soft yet durable anti-absorbent webbing with strategically placed padding and protective elements that prolong its service live. Its hardware allows for a one-time adjustment that stays in place throughout the day, ensuring a snug fit.

by Kerry Clines, Senior Editor

Innovative Processing Solutions

Custom solutions

Innovative Processing Solutions offers custom solutions for processing systems and specializes in enhancing bulk material handling systems. The company says it creates a variety of systems, ranging from single processing stations and conveyors to complete turnkey systems.

Extec

Portable stockpiling conveyor

Extec says its track-mounted stockpiling conveyor, featuring a 65-foot-long by 36-inch-wide conveyor belt, is designed to take feed from a portable crusher or screening plant. The conveyor has a stockpile height of 26 feet at 400 tons per hour. The machine folds over hydraulically at both ends for a transport width of 7 feet, 6 inches and a height of 7 feet, 7 inches.

GreyStone

Custom-designed systems

GreyStone, Inc. says it offers a full line of custom-designed conveyor systems with lengths ranging from 50 to 200 feet, including standard and heavy-duty portable conveyors, radial stackers, and tower radial stackers with material flows from 300 to 1,300 tons per hour. Belt widths vary from 24 to 54 inches. Overland conveyors come in lengths up to 2,500 feet with belt widths up to 72 inches for a material flow capacity of 3,700 tons per hour.

Grasan

Stationary truss and channel frame

Grasan stationary truss and channel frame conveyors come in belt widths of 24 to 60 inches and lengths from 25 to 500 feet, and feature engineered drives. The standard truss main frames are 36 inches deep, but the company can furnish 48- or 60-inch-deep trusses as well. The conveyors use a 20-inch-diameter rubber-lagged drive pulley with Q.D. tapered bushings.

KPI-JCI

Extendable stackers

KPI-JCI says its new SuperStacker series of extendable stackers provide accurate and uniform stockpile placement. The stackers are available in lengths of 130, 136, and 150 feet with belt widths of 30, 36, and 48 inches. A radial-capable gullwing axle is available for highly mobile applications. An automatic control system, Wizard Touch, is available for a variety of stockpile configurations. The system is said to produce a fully non-segregated stockpile by using one of its two built-in automated programs.

Superior

Portable radial stacker

Superior Industries says its line of PowerStacker conveyors is built to transition from road portable to working mode in just minutes. When a hydraulic switch is activated, the unit’s radial travel tires are engaged as its road travel tires are lifted. The conveyors are available in lengths of 95, 110, 125, and 150 feet.

American Bin and Conveyor

Cable-hung conveyor

American Bin and Conveyor says its cable-hung conveyor can maximize stockpile areas and provide clearance for traffic areas. The conveyor features class II drives, mine-duty pulleys, self-aligning roller bearings, and three-ply belting.

Aggregate Manufacturing International

Designed to fit needs

Aggregate Manufacturing International designs and builds conveyor systems to fit the needs of individual operations. This particular system, consisting of a series of lateral supports, was designed to support product transfer conveyors while maintaining safe, adequate pathways for truck access to bins.

Martin Engineering

New architectural design

Martin Engineering says its new EVO Conveyor Architecture re-thinks belt conveyors from the ground up. The company says the new design limits material buildup and features slide-in/slide-out cradles and idlers for improved installation and service; external wear liners to control spillage and allow easy maintenance access; and a modular chute wall that simplifies skirtboard construction. The new architecture design is available in complete conveyors or as components for existing systems.

Continental Crushing & Conveying

Field conveyor package

Continental Crushing & Conveying says its Red Line field conveyor packages are available in belt widths ranging from 24 to 54 inches and in horsepower levels ranging from 25 to 250. Components include the discharge drive section, take-up section, idlers and support structure, as well as loading section — just add belting, materials, and appropriate options.

Crisp Industries

Portable/stationary applications

Crisp Industries, Inc. offers a range of 100- to 3,500-ton-per-hour conveyors for portable and stationary applications. The company says its conveyors are custom designed to fit customer specifications and that new conveyor designs can be incorporated into existing systems or greenfield sites.

Masaba

Telescoping conveyor

Masaba Mining Equipment’s new 42-inch by 150-foot Magnum Telescoping Conveyor comes standard with the company’s new, patented Track Technology. According to the company, the new technology provides constant positive traction and smooth operation of the stringer to ensure long-term life of the machine, and eliminates cable maintenance issues and danger of cable breakage and uncontrolled rollback.

Efficient loading/unloading

Superior Industries says its new Slide-Pac three-unit conveyor system was designed to bring a whole new level of efficiency during loading and unloading. The unit has a roll-style slide-off system for safe and speedy unloading of the top two conveyors from the bottom trailer unit. The unloading process takes just minutes to complete. The three-in-one conveyor system is available in lengths of 60, 70, and 80 feet for a total of up to 240 feet of conveyor length. Its trailer unit can be raised to a 14-foot discharge height.

Customized screen deck

W.S. Tyler polled its customers before developing its new TAGG Screen, which the company says is the first vibrating screen designed specifically to meet the screening demands of the aggregates industry. The screen offers tailor-made deck configurations and a choice of wire or polyurethane cloth, with delivery in five days. Green engineering reduces the weight of the machine and extends the lifespan of key components, according to the company.

Medium-duty hydraulic breaker

Atlas Copco says its new MB 750 medium-duty hydraulic breaker has the highest output-to-weight ratio in its weight class. The breaker is powered by a combination of oil and gas, allowing it to recover energy by maximizing the recoil effect. The company says this boosts its output power, which results in less fuel consumption during operation. A double retainer bar system and DustProtector II help extend the breaker’s service life.

Heavy-duty grader attachments

Bobcat is offering two new 96- and 108-inch heavy-duty grader attachments. A hydraulic side-shift allows easier grading in tight areas and an end-wing kit allows the grader to be used like a box blade. Features include blades that move six different ways to grade any surface; a proportional hydraulic valve that provides three speeds for raising/lowering the moldboard; a front bolster that oscillates 12 degrees to the left or right to minimize the effect of uneven ground; and a dirt shield mounted on the moldboard to prevent material from coming over the top of the attachment.

Improved jobsite communication

The improved Instant Office portable jobsite briefcase office from 308 Systems operates as an independent field office, allowing field personnel to have full office capabilities from their truck. The compact unit is custom tailored to the specific needs of each company. Options include a waterproof carrying case, cellular or satellite Internet connection, remote jobsite radio interconnect, color printer, fax, copier, digital still/video cameras, document scanner, Global Positioning System mapping/directions, and more.

Revamped articulating cranes

Iowa Mold Tooling Co. Inc.’s new and improved articulating crane product line provides lift capacities ranging from 1,740 to 35,405 pounds maximum rating at a radius of 14 feet, 5 inches. The company added eight mid-range cranes with single-link or dual-link configurations. Additional features include an extension system equipped with a regeneration valve to increase working speed, ease of maintenance, hydraulic extension retrofit capabilities, and more.

Flicker-free lighting

Atlas Copco says its new lightweight, QLT 4 light tower has four 1,000-watt metal halide lamps and enhanced flicker-free lighting with 15 to 20 percent more efficiency. The mast extends up vertically to 31 feet and rotates 360 degrees. Other features include a runtime hour indicator, lockable enclosure, shutdown protection for low oil and high temperature, and a starting battery.

Self-retracting lifeline

DBI-Sala says its Ultra-Lok RSQ SRL with Rescue is a first-of-its-kind self-retracting lifeline, offering dual-mode operation that provides both fall arrest and rescue/descent modes. In the fall arrest mode, a speed-sensing brake automatically stops the fall, reducing the forces exerted on the user to safe levels of 900 pounds or less. If a fall occurs while in the rescue/descent mode, the device will arrest the fall and automatically lower the worker safely to the ground or next level. A 50-foot lifeline provides the worker with mobility.