Equipment of the Day
3G Software & Measurement: BlastMetriX3D
The latest release of the BlastMetriX3D profiling system broadens the range of application for complex blast sites. According to 3G Software & Measurement, complex bench faces are surveyed by simply taking a photo. No additional surveying instrumentation is required. The… Keep Reading
Kleemann: Mobiscreen line
Kleemann's Mobiscreen line includes the quick-setup MS 16 and MS 19, which are designed mainly for contractors but also for use within quarries. The larger MS 18 and MS 20 are designed mainly for quarry applications and high output. Track-mounted… Keep Reading
Rockmore International: CrossFlow
CrossFlow, a new drill bit, has a design that extends bit life and improves penetration rates for percussive drilling applications in abrasive and challenging rock conditions, according to Rockmore International. The CrossFlow design is intended to provide more efficient rock… Keep Reading
Iowa Mold Tooling Co. Inc.: TireHand tire manipulators
Iowa Mold Tooling Co. Inc. has introduced two new TireHand tire manipulators and improved its existing lineup of manipulators, allowing customers to more efficiently and more safely install and rotate the massive tires on mining equipment. The lineup now provides… Keep Reading
John Deere: 670G LC excavator
John Deere's 670G LC excavator is equipped with a Tier 4 Interim engine that boasts 463 hp. The excavator has a lifting capacity of 32,900 lbs., and it comes equipped with John Deere’s Powerwise III engine management system. According to… Keep Reading
Komatsu America Corp.: WA500-7 wheel loader
Komatsu America Corp.'s WA500-7 wheel loader has a 353-hp engine and is Interim Tier 4 emission certified. The WA500-7 comes standard with the company's CARE program, which provides complimentary factory scheduled maintenance for 2,000 hours or the first three years.… Keep Reading
Boart Longyear: LS 600
According to Boart Longyear, the LS 600 sonic rig delivers more accurate core sampling, less than 1 percent hole deviation, reduced waste and faster penetration than conventional methods. The rig's technology incorporates sonic frequencies that match the resonant energy of… Keep Reading
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.: G741 MSD
The G741 MSD, a new truck tire from the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., has a deep 33/32-inch tread with a wide footprint to help provide high mileage and traction. Goodyear says the tire also has an aggressive, self-cleaning tread… Keep Reading
W.S. Tyler: F-Class vibrating screen
The F-Class vibrating screen from W.S. Tyler offers a solution for challenging screening applications that require minimal vibration transmission during operation. According to W.S. Tyler, the F-Class is ideal for screening situations that require consistent, load-independent performance at constant G-Force… Keep Reading
