Construction Machinery

by Maxim Gots PhD, PE

Archive for the ‘Tools and Attachments’ Category

Flip Screen Expands Internationally

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Flip Screen, an Australian manufacturer of material handling attachments, has announced that its Flip Screen portable screener is now being exported to 14 countries around the world. The material handling attachment is suitable for a variety of applications including steel recycling, construction and demolition, according to a press release.

The Flip Screen can be attached to excavators, wheel loaders and skid steers in order to screen material while collecting or moving material. According to the diagram below, the attachment works by scooping material, rotating counter-clockwise to screen the material and finally ejecting the remaining material by rotating the Flip Screen clockwise.

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November 19th, 2009 at 11:42 am

ICUEE 2009 – The Demo Expo

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Greg Smith, Marketing Communications Manager, Allied Construction Products, LLC has announced that Allied will attend “ICUEE —The Demo Expo” in Louisville, Kentucky, on October 6th, 7th and 8th. Read the rest of this entry »

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August 19th, 2009 at 10:39 pm

Hilti Introduces TE 1000-AVR Breaker

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Hilti, a demolition equipment manufacturer based in Tulsa, Okla., has introduced its TE DRS-B dust removal system. According to the company, the system clips easily onto all recent Hilti demolition hammers and combi-hammers, with no screwdriver needed, and reduces the operator’s exposure to dust when using the equipment. 

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August 18th, 2009 at 8:46 pm

New Bobcat heavy-duty grader attachments increase versatility with labor-saving features

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Using a grader attachment on a Bobcat® loader is an economical alternative to dozers and an efficient method of spreading and grading material, especially on jobsites larger equipment can’t access. Bobcat now offers two additional grader options for larger and more powerful loaders. New features include hydraulic side-shift for easier grading in tight areas or next to obstacles, and an end-wing kit to use the grader like a box blade. 

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August 10th, 2009 at 11:02 pm

Increase Your Productivity with Case Attachments

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Expand the versatility of your skid steers, compact track loaders and loader/backhoes with new Case attachments. Attachments give you the opportunity to do more work and get it done faster. And with Case attachments, fit and function are never compromised. That’s because Case attachments have been designed specifically for your equipment.

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July 27th, 2009 at 12:14 am

The new MB 750 hydraulic breaker from Atlas Copco

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Two thirds of the lifecycle cost of a breaker is made up by factors as operator cost, energy and fuel consumption, as well as service and maintenance cost. To reduce the lifecycle cost of machinery and tools is a major market demand these days.

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July 27th, 2009 at 12:05 am

Vibratory Plates with Orbitrol Control

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Ammann’s first fully hydraulic vibratory plate with continuous forward and reverse operation was the DVH 6010, dating from the 1980s. Nowadays, the ‘Heavy Series’ includes five machines with 3-shaft technology and hydrostatic Orbitrol control, and there are also three further machines with conventional exciter technology (also featuring Orbitrol). Ammann has already equipped far more than 30000 vibratory plates with this tried-and-tested technology since 1981.

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July 26th, 2009 at 12:43 am

The new “Mobilair 50″ portable compressor with durable polyethylene sound enclosure

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The new “Mobilair 50″ portable compressor from Kaeser Kompressoren is a machine of many strengths: Delivering enough compressed air power for three breakers, or one ‘heavy duty’ tool, this 5 m³ class compressor is exceptionally lightweight and combines outstanding flexibility with environmentally-friendly operation. Moreover, it uses trusted technology to ensure unrivalled dependability and now features a highly durable, double-skinned polyethylene sound enclosure to provide maximum protection from even the toughest of conditions.

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June 28th, 2009 at 12:03 am

“Mobilair 200″ – The new high capacity portable compressor from Kaeser Kompressoren

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A reliable, versatile compressor is an essential asset on every construction site. However, in view of continuously soaring fuel prices construction site compressors are also increasingly required to provide optimum energy efficiency. Kaeser is therefore proud to introduce the “Mobilair 200″. Featuring Kaeser`s advanced “Sigma Control mobile” compressor and engine control system, this portable powerhouse meets all of these criteria and more.

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June 27th, 2009 at 11:21 pm

Anvil Attachments Offers Grapple Rebuild Kits

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Available in three models—complete, basic and budget—the rebuild kits offer pins and bushings as well as various other items needed to rebuild a grapple. A variety of options, from 2274 and 2699 cylinders to hydraulic swivels and motors to ring gears, are also available.

 

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June 21st, 2009 at 6:57 am