Equipment of the Day
McLanahan: Dewatering screens
Dewatering screens were introduced in the late 1970s by McLanahan and quickly became the standard in the mining industry. McLanahan dewatering screens feature heavy side plates, stress relieved bridges and cross-beams. The cross-beams are Huck-fastened together (not welded) so that… Keep Reading
Griswold Pump Co.: 811 Series (ANSI) centrifugal pumps
Griswold Pump Co.’s 811 Series American National Standards Institute (ANSI) centrifugal pumps are ideal for tank transfer and truck loading and unloading in low-temperature and low-pressure conditions. They have two times the wear area between the case and impeller when… Keep Reading
Terex MPS: MVP380X
The new Terex Cedarapids MVP380X cone crusher from Terex MPS boasts numerous features that increase the machine’s productivity and ease of use. Major new enhancements include high-speed clearing of jammed material and quick crusher separation capability for faster manganese changes.… Keep Reading
Caterpillar: 966K XE wheel loader
Caterpillar's 966K XE wheel loader delivers up to a 25 percent fuel efficiency improvement, the company says. The 966K XE utilizes an integrated, continuously variable transmission system. A hydraulic pump and motor allow for a smooth and continuous gear ratio… Keep Reading
IRock: TS-409
The TS-409 open-style feeder track screening plant is one in a line of five IRock models the company has designed for small to midsized producers looking for a more economical, compact plant. The TS-409 can accommodate topsoil, mulch, sand and… Keep Reading
Caterpillar: 349E hydraulic excavator
Caterpillar's 349E hydraulic excavator features a 396-net-hp Cat C13 engine that meets Tier 4 Interim emissions standards. The 349E delivers more engine and hydraulic horsepower than its 345D predecessor and averages 5 percent improved fuel efficiency in typical applications, according… Keep Reading
Stedman
The Grand Slam Series of horizontal shaft impactors from Stedman uses high-chrome metallurgy to increase the wear life of machine components, reducing metal replacement costs. The series consists of 11 high-production models, with capacities ranging from 1,200 to 1,600 tph.… Keep Reading
Metso: Lokotrack ST2.4
Metso’s newest mobile screen in the Lokotrack series, the ST2.4, is designed to combine high screening capacity with low fuel consumption. Metso says the combination has been achieved because of an optimized hydraulic design and the control system. The Lokotrack… Keep Reading
Atlas Copco
Atlas Copco has released the latest addition to the ongoing reference book “Blasthole Drilling in Open Pit Mining.” The third edition was written to provide comprehensive reference on the use of rotary drills in surface mining applications. Twenty-one technical articles… Keep Reading
