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Motion Industries Product Catalog
Motion Industries' “YES” printed product catalog can now be ordered online at the company’s website. More than 44,000 products covering 20 categories are available in the catalog, searchable by product or manufacturer. A total of 4.8 million items are accessible through Motion Industries’ branch network. With annual sales exceeding $4 billion, Motion Industries is a leading industrial parts distributor of bearings, mechanical power transmission, electrical and industrial automation, hydraulic and industrial hose, hydraulic and pneumatic components, industrial products, and material handling. MotionIndustries.com Photo: Motion Industries Keep Reading
Video: Bucyrus-Erie scrapers in action
https://youtu.be/_tA40e2riCE This archived video, which was compiled, narrated and produced by Keith Haddock for the Historical Construction Equipment Association, features Bucyrus-Erie scrapers in action, which are at 4 1/2 yds. capacity. According to Bucyrus-Erie, these scrapers are operated by a single line from the single-drum winch. Keep Reading
Belt cleaner designed for safety, easy maintenance
Martin Engineering’s SQC2S Cleaner features individually cushioned tungsten carbide blades for effective cleaning without risk to the belt or splices, the company says. The new design forms a single sealing edge that maintains steady, adjustable pressure. Patented rubber buffers maintain the cleaning pressure throughout the blade’s life, while deflecting sufficiently to allow splices to pass without harm—and ensuring compatibility with reversing belts or those that experience backup at shutdown. Moving parts are zinc-plated to resist seizing or rusting. The blades conform to the belt profile, adjusting individually to deliver continuous contact across the belt. The rugged construction is engineered to withstand high belt speeds, high-impact transfers, high tonnage loads and similar conditions. www.martin-eng.com Keep Reading
Video: Bucyrus-Erie “FX” bucket
https://youtu.be/HmCGjhehSIw The Bucyrus "FX" bucket was developed by Bucyrus-Erie in the late 1930s. Watch this bucket, working on a Bucyrus-Monighan 5W dragline, dump backwards at a surface coal mine of the Northern Illinois Coal Co. in 1938. This video was was compiled, narrated and produced by Keith Haddock for the Historical Construction Equipment Association. Keep Reading
Benefits include improved fuel economy, less noise
A number of performance, comfort and reliability enhancements accompany the Tier 4 Interim DL450-3 wheel loader, Doosan says. Improvements range from more engine horsepower to increased optional driving power and steering capabilities. The DL450-3's horsepower was increased to 354 with a six-cylinder, water-cooled diesel engine that was optimized for use with selective catalyst reduction and diesel exhaust fluid to comply with emission regulations. The 775-cu.-in. engine features a high-pressure common-rail design with direct fuel injection, electronic control and four valves per cylinder, the company adds. Also, the high-pressure common-rail system increases the efficiency of fuel delivery by increasing the pressure up to 34,000 psi. doosanequipment.com Keep Reading
Bucyrus-Armstrong 27T blasthole drill
https://youtu.be/PGgySc9RckE The Bucyrus-Armstrong 27T electric blasthole drill revolutionized drilling costs for iron ore. This blasthole drill is shown in action at the Richmond mine in Michigan. This machine is one many drills acquired by Bucyrus-Erie when they purchased the Armstrong Drill Co. in Waterloo, Iowa, in 1932. This video was was compiled, narrated and produced by Keith Haddock for the Historical Construction Equipment Association. Keep Reading
Tier 4 Interim engine at machine’s core
A Komatsu SAA6D140E-6 engine with 353 net hp powers Komatsu America Corp.’s WA500-7 wheel loader, which is Tier 4 Interim certified. The WA500-7 comes standard with Komatsu Care, which provides factory-scheduled maintenance for 2,000 hours or the first three years. This wheel loader has an operating weight of 76,611 lbs. when equipped with a 7.3-cu.-yd. general-purpose bucket and a maximum speed of 22.1 mph. Enhanced operating performance, lower fuel consumption, improved operator comfort and easier serviceability are features of the WA500-7 that provide increased productivity and lower operating costs, the company says. The WA500-7 is also equipped with the latest Komtrax technology, which sends machine-operating information to a secure website utilizing wireless technology. komatsuamerica.com Keep Reading
Video: John Deere demos 850K crawler dozer, 370E ADT
https://youtu.be/hsSMpjYj3p8 John Deere Construction & Forestry demoed its new 850K crawler dozer and 370E articulated dump truck (ADT) at a media event in Sacaton, Ariz. Check out the equipment in action. Keep Reading
Large-range machine has more compact layout
The L 556 model belongs to the large-size range of Liebherr wheel loaders and complies with Tier 4 Interim standards. The L 556 with Z-bar linkage for standard operations achieves a tipping load of 29,870 lbs. at an operating weight of 39,460 lbs. The machine is equipped with a 4.7-cu.-yd. bucket and is driven by a 188-hp Liebherr four-cylinder diesel engine. According to Liebherr, the engine compartment was redesigned so the engine is installed transversely. This gives the machine a more compact layout and makes all of the principal maintenance points accessible from ground level, the company says. www.liebherr.us Keep Reading
