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Ruston-Bucyrus 10-RB working with various attachments
This video, which was compiled, narrated and produced by Keith Haddock for the Historical Construction Equipment Association, features a Ruston-Bucyrus 10-RB working with a variety of attachments, including a skimmer and grabbing crane. The 10-RB was made in 1934 and continued into production until 1969. It was the same as the Bucyrus-Erie 10-B, with the exception of a the engine power and cab design. Keep Reading
Kiosks offer unmanned truck scale efficiency
Cardinal Scale’s Satellite unattended weighing kiosks are lockable, weatherproof enclosures that feature a modern design aesthetic with an optional rainhood/sun deflector. Satellite features include a high-speed thermal cutbar tape printer, a proximity badge reader, a 240 x 64 pixel blue backlit LCD or a 640 x 480 pixel backlit color touchscreen LCD. Satellite offers independent remote control over weighing operations, Cardinal Scale says, and connects the truck scale to SB500 remote displays with integrated traffic signals, existing computer networks other digital weight indicators, and WinVRS vehicle recording software. cardinalscale.com Keep Reading
AGG1 2015: Around Baltimore: The National Aquarium
Tour Baltimore’s National Aquarium, home to 17,000 aquatic animals. Visit the aquarium’s award-winning exhibits, including "Jellies Invasion," "Dolphin Discovery" and "Animal Planet Australia." The aquarium is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays. Prices vary by day visited. Keep Reading
AGG1 2015 Exhibitor Profile: W.S. Tyler
The Hydro-Clean washing unit from W.S. Tyler uses up to 75 percent less water over traditional log washers, the company says. While traditional washing systems can require up to three screens along with a log washer or screw, W.S. Tyler says its Hydro-Clean only needs one additional wash screen. The unit is available in four sizes that produce 20 to 400 tph, depending on the application. Visit the company at booth 2510. www.wstyler.ca Keep Reading
AGG1 2015 Exhibitor Profile: Kleemann/Wirtgen America
Kleemann impact crushers process reclaimed asphalt pavement and demolition concrete into value-added materials, the company reports. Wirtgen says its Mobirex MR 110 ZSi Evo 2 and the MR 130 ZSi Evo 2 will both be profiled at the show. Both impact crushers are differentiated by their size and productivity: the MR 110 ZSi Evo 2 has a crusher inlet opening of 43.3 in. and the MR 130 ZSi Evo 2 has a crusher inlet opening of 51 in. Wirtgen adds that the two impact crushers use direct drive crushers and electric drives for the vibrating conveyors, belts and pre-screen, permitting high fuel efficiency. Visit Kleemann/Wirtgen America at booth 1012. www.wirtgenamerica.com Keep Reading
AGG1 2015 Exhibitor Profile: Volvo Construction Equipment
The Volvo L250H wheel loader tackles heavy tasks with heightened safety and up to 18 percent better fuel economy with its OptiShift, which combines the company’s Reverse By Braking technology and a torque converter, the company reports. Volvo says the L250H’s automatic power shift and fully automatic power shift also ensure minimal fuel consumption and fast cycle times. Additionally, the L250H’s eco pedal encourages the operator to ease off the throttle, which lowers fuel consumption by applying a mechanical pushback force when the throttle is used excessively. Check out the Volvo Construction Equipment exhibit at booth 1814. www.volvoce.com Keep Reading
AGG1 2015 Exhibitor Profile: Terex Minerals Processing Systems
Terex Minerals Processing Systems plans to display its HSI4143 horizontal shaft impactor. The company says the crusher features hydraulic apron adjustment, an optional blow bar jib crane and an optional third curtain-grinding path. Terex MPS says it also plans to offer updates on the company’s latest crushers, its LJ-TSV screen and its modular line at AGG1. Be sure to check out the Terex MPS exhibit at booth 1487. www.terexmps.com Keep Reading
Video: 2015 World of Asphalt/AGG1 Academy & Expo preview
The 2015 World of Asphalt Show & Conference and AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo is right around the corner! The events will be taking place March 17-19 in Baltimore, Md., at the Baltimore Convention Center. The AGG1 exposition will feature a wide range of aggregate equipment as well as a number of educational sessions. Watch this video to see a preview of the events. Keep Reading
Bucyrus 950-B stripping shovel
The Bucyrus 950-B stripping shovel, introduced in 1935, is a 1,400-ton machine with a 30-cu.-yd. dipper. The machine shown in this video was owned by the Pittsburg & Midway Coal Mining Co. and operated in Kansas. This archived footage was compiled, narrated and produced by Keith Haddock for the Historical Construction Equipment Association. Keep Reading
