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Video: Bucyrus-Erie 20-H hydraulic excavator
https://youtu.be/tU3UjJHYVpY The Bucyrus-Erie 20-H hydraulic excavator was the first in a new line of hydraulic excavators from the company. Launched in 1965, the 20-H was the company's first fully hydraulic machine. This video was was compiled, narrated and produced by Keith Haddock for the Historical Construction Equipment Association. Keep Reading
Cone crusher designed to increase uptime
The new 500-hp Cedarapids MVP550X cone crusher from Terex MPS features a patented Rollercone design, which along with the super bearing, increases efficiency—making more horsepower available for crushing. Major new enhancements include high-speed clearing of jammed material and quick crusher separation capability for faster manganese changes. At the press of a button, fully guided dual-action tramp relief cylinders provide 6 in. of lift for easy clearing of jammed feed material. The hydro-pneumatic tramp iron relief system instantly resets the crusher setting after passing uncrushable material without having to activate valves and pumps. A high-flow manifold system with multiple accumulators provides redundant cylinder protection. The hydraulic-powered threaded upper assembly allows for quick crusher setting adjustment under load. www.terexmps.com Keep Reading
Pumps offer easy installation with no repiping
Wilden has introduced the Advanced FIT line of air-operated double-diaphragm (AODD) pumps. The pumps precisely “FIT” bolt-to-bolt and pipe-to-pipe in existing fluid-handling piping systems to provide increased performance, with no repiping necessary. They have been engineered to be an easy, cost-effective way to enhance and upgrade existing pump performance with bolted product containment. Additional features include a re-engineered fluid path that increases flow rates up to 54 percent vs. current Wilden models; exact fit from bolt-down footprint to inlet and discharge connection heights; fewer fasteners and easy accessibility with power tools for faster assembly/disassembly and shorter downtime; and labor-saving manifold flexibility to assist in tight-fitting installations. wildenpump.com Keep Reading
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
