Mon October 22, 2012
AD60 Adds Capacity, Enhanced Cooling Efficiency
The new AD60, with a rated payload capacity of 66 tons (60 t), is now the largest model in the Cat range of underground articulated trucks, providing a 9 percent capacity increase over the AD55B. The new truck incorporates advanced heat-shielding and cooling technology, significant refinement of its Cat C27 ACERT engine, enhanced ride characteristics, and now-standard monitoring systems, including the Cat VIMS guardian and truck payload management systems....
Mon October 22, 2012
Caterpillar Unveils First Hybrid Excavator
Caterpillar Inc. unveiled the first model in its new line of hybrid excavators, the Cat 336E H, at its Mossville Industrial Design Center on Oct. 16 at a special trade press event, “The Next Generation is Here.” The new 336E H will be sold and serviced exclusively through the global Cat dealer network following the machine’s official launch at bauma 2013 in Munich, Germany....
Mon October 22, 2012
Liebherr Mining Ground Engaging Tools: Made for Liebherr Buckets
With an ever-increasing productivity focus, Liebherr has developed a complete mining ground engaging tools (GET) solution to complement Liebherr’s mining backhoe and face shovel bucket design. This synergy enables easy material penetration while extending the life of the bucket....
Thu October 18, 2012
Komatsu America Corp. Launches WA470-7 Wheel Loader
With a net hp of 272 (203 kW), Komatsu’s WA470-7 wheel loader is powered by a Komatsu SAA6D125E-6 engine and is EPA Tier IV Interim and EU Stage 3B emission certified. Built upon a Tier III engine platform, Komatsu has designed a more environmentally-friendly engine that increases power while decreasing fuel consumption by approximately 8 percent, compared to the WA470-6, according to the manufacturer....
Thu October 18, 2012
Sheyenne Introduces Front-Mounted Snowblower for Compact Tractors
Sheyenne Tooling and Manufacturing has introduced the 600CT snowblower for compact tractors. It features a concentric-axis design, meaning the impeller and auger rotate on the same shaft to improve performance and reduce maintenance concerns....
Thu October 18, 2012
Putzmeister Announces Latest Series of Concrete Spraying Equipment
Putzmeister has announced its latest advancements in the areas of concrete spraying, mixing and transporting equipment for mining with the introduction of the SPM 4210 WETKRET series and the Putzmeister MIXKRET 4....
Thu October 18, 2012
Atlas Copco Extreme Duty Pedestal Boom Systems Released to Global Mining Industry
Atlas Copco introduced a series of extreme duty (XD) pedestal boom systems to the global mining and aggregate industries at MINExpo in Las Vegas, Sept. 24 to 26. The new XD series is specifically designed for grizzly stations in underground mines and gyratory crushers in open pits....
Thu October 18, 2012
Atlas Copco Features Underground Ventilation System
Atlas Copco introduced its underground ventilation system, SwedVent. This introduction follows the acquisition of the SwedVent product line and other underground products from GIA Industri AB in the first quarter of the year....
Thu October 18, 2012
Atlas Copco Secoroc Introduces PrimO Pilot Bit
Atlas Copco Secoroc’s PrimO pilot bit employs enhanced features to increase the bearing and cutting structure life of the current pilot bit design. The PrimO pilot bit features a contoured shirttail to reduce heat on the seal area and carbide inserts on the shirttail to increase the life of the shirttail and seals....
Wed October 17, 2012
Fecon Introduces the FTX400 Mulching Tractor
The FTX400 is the latest addition to Fecon line up of high performance mulching tractors. This tractor combines cutting performance, track power and serviceability in the 400 hp (298 kW) class of mulching machines....
