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John Deere: 460E ADT
The John Deere 460E ADT joins the 370E and 410E as part of the company's E-Series. The 460E, a 46-ton model, is now John Deere’s largest articulated dump truck ever to hit the market. Designed and built in Davenport, Iowa, the E-Series ADTs feature a John Deere PowerTech 13.5L IT4 engine with three power levels based on the model – 422 net hp (370E), 443 net hp (410E), and 481 net hp (460E). A purpose-built ZF transmission includes a high-capacity retarder, eight forward gears and four reverse gears. In addition, the new John Deere hauler axles are designed for heavy-duty applications and include on-the-fly differential locks. JohnDeere.com Keep Reading
Vortex Valves: Straight Line Aggregate Diverters
Sand, gravel and other difficult-to-convey materials can be handled efficiently and economically with Straight Line Aggregate Diverters from Vortex Valves. Featuring abrasion-resistant wear liners and a removable access door to allow for easier inspection or maintenance, the diverters are built to avoid excessive wear typically associated with traditional “bucket” diverters, the company says. Its diverters utilize durable rubber bucket seals to provide a positive material shutoff at the leading edge of the bucket. VortexValves.com Photo: Vortex Valves Keep Reading
Tropos Networks: Tropos 1410
Tropos Networks’ Tropos 1410 wireless mesh router and wireless bridge for field automation applications extends advanced enterprise-class security to industrial applications that monitor and control field automation devices. The unit provides cost-effective communications for these applications, the company says. The mining industry is increasingly using wireless communication networks to monitor and control assets in the field. These field area networks support a diverse set of applications, including telemetry and mining management systems. Troposnetworks.com Keep Reading
Boart Longyear: DTH bit options
Boart Longyear is expanding its down-the-hole (DTH) bit options by releasing 18 new product configurations that are compatible with more than 26 third-party DTH hammers. The DTH bit body incorporates premium hardened steel alloy, which improves shank wear resistance and manages bit body wash. Multiple tungsten carbide button insert designs allow for multiple re-sharpening while delivering optimized penetration rates, the company says. The new DTH bit shaft configurations offer a combination of different spline counts, diameters and lengths. Optional foot valves can be added when required. BoartLongyear.com/bits Keep Reading
Volvo Construction Equipment: EC340D, EC380D and EC480D tracked excavators
Volvo Construction Equipment's Tier 4 Interim-certified EC340D, EC380D and EC480D tracked excavators range in weight between 75,000 and 111,800 lbs. At the heart of these machines is a turbocharged, high-pressure, direct-injection Volvo diesel engine that offers maximum power of 279 hp on the EC340D and EC380D, and 343 hp on the EC480D, respectively. All three machines feature an automatic idling system that reduces engine speed when levers and pedals are not activated, aiding fuel efficiency and lowering external noise. When only a single function is being used, the two-pump hydraulics system combines the flow of both pumps for quick cycle times and greater productivity. It can also prioritize flow according to the boom for a faster rising when loading or in deep excavations, or to the arm during leveling duties. VolvoCE.com Keep Reading
Flexco: CEBC
Designed to provide quick and easy cuts on rubber, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and fabric-plied belts, Flexco’s new portable, cordless cutters are currently available in two sizes: The CEBC1 is capable of cutting rubber belts up to 1 in. thick and PVC belts up to 360 lbs. per inch of width (PIW). The CEBC2 is capable of cutting rubber belts up to 2 in. thick and PVC belts up to 1,140 PIW. These cordless versions join Flexco’s electric belt cutter line of maintenance tools. The handheld cutters are specifically designed to allow the user to cut belts easier and faster than traditional cutters, in addition to allowing for longitudinal and angled cuts. Flexco.com Keep Reading
OEM Data Delivery: Unifier
OEM Data Delivery offers a tool for seamlessly integrating location and usage data from GPS tracking devices of all equipment manufacturers. The OEM DD Unifier was designed for fleet owners and operators who want to make using GPS telematics easier and less time consuming. The Unifier can manage all individual data connections and deliver them as one single connection that covers the entire fleet. Experienced users also benefit because Unifier allows the implementation of job-site geo-fences for fuel and usage reporting. Fuel card data, AVL and third-party GPS data also can be accommodated. The company provides systems that use all three tracking technologies: cellular, radio and RFID. OEMDD.com Logo: OEMDD Keep Reading
Advanced Detection Systems Inc.: SurroundScan Protector HD
Advanced Detection Systems Inc. has launched its new SurroundScan Protector HD metal detector, which is designed to work in difficult applications. It is manufactured with heavy duty painted steel that works in the toughest environments. Digital electronics continually monitor production and compensate for conditions such as conveyor vibrations, product variations and production equipment movements near the metal detector. These production conditions are automatically compensated by the microprocessor, enhancing the metal detector’s sensitivity to smaller tramp metal contaminates and its long-term reliability. ADSdetection.com Keep Reading
Rockwell Automation: PlantPAx
Rockwell Automation has extended the reach of its PlantPAx process automation system to integrate critical rotating assets, such as compressors, pumps, turbines and fans, giving users the ability to manage plant-wide operations with a single platform. The system combines the company’s core process automation capabilities and technologies with those of partners and acquisitions to deliver an integrated control and information solution for customers. Users now can tie intelligent motor devices into this unified-control architecture, making an immediate and measurable impact on asset availability, operational efficiency and energy management. RockwellAutomation.com Keep Reading
