Archive for November, 2009
20 tonne single drum roller ASC 200 HT from Ammann with dozer blade
The trend towards using multi-functional machines on constructions sites continues. Why use, for instance, a single drum roller exclusively for compaction jobs? Ammann-Rammax offers compact machines equipped with pad foot drums and dozer blades. The next logical step in the further development of this tried and tested combination in the large roller sector was therefore only a matter of time: the ASC generation from Ammann is currently the only single drum roller series in the world that is also available with a dozer blade.
Clearing the Way
Snow removal challenges the resources of large snow-belt cities and the patience of their people. Toronto, the largest city in Canada, has a population that exceeds six million in the city proper and another two million in the surrounding area. Due to its extreme winter weather, the city faces snow issues that are greater than many other cities in North America. For street plowing in the Etobicoke district, Toronto has an eight-year contract with VBN Paving, a local concrete paving contractor.
Allied’s All-New Model HH-46 Hole-Hog Underground Piercing Tool
Allied Construction Products, LLC pioneered and developed the concept of pneumatic underground piercing tools more than 35 years ago. Today, through a continuous process of engineering refinements, Allied has developed a new generation of Hole-Hog underground piercing tools the Model HH–46. Read the rest of this entry »
Caterpillar Uses “Value-Stream” Manufacturing to Meet 993K Demand
When Caterpillar introduced the 993K wheel loader in March 2008, mine and quarry operators immediately recognized the machine’s capabilities and placed orders exceeding the company’s expectations. But this good news for Caterpillar was soon tempered by the strain placed on the company’s large-wheel-loader assembly line by adding the 993. Then came the economic downturn, an unwelcome development for all manufacturers, but Caterpillar saw the temporary decline in 993 sales as an opportunity to address the manufacturing situation. In only seven months, the company created not just a dedicated assembly line for the 993 at its Aurora, IL, plant, but an entirely new, integrated production system, a “value stream,” that has become the model for all future assembly-line overhauls.
New Panda pick and carry at SAIE
Italian crane manufacturer Kegiom launched its 200Panda pick and carry mini crane at the SAIE exhibition in Bologna, Italy. The 200Panda is a battery-electric wheeled crane with 6.5 m lift height from its telescopic boom.
Flexi G4 – The Next Generation in Space Saving Efficiency
The Flexi G4 results in 40% more storage density than a conventional forklift and 25% more storage density than a reach truck. Convert a warehouse of 100,000 square feet into 140,000 or 125,000 feet, with no increase in rent, taxes, insurance or maintenance, by utilizing the Flexi. The Flexi unloads trailers as well as working in very narrow aisles so your ROI is increased by eliminating the forklifts and operators you are using to unload the trailer, and allowing you to rack the staging area for even more pallet positions.
Flip Screen Expands Internationally
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.
Komatsu America Corp. Introduces Hybrid PC200LC-8 Excavator
Komatsu America Corp. announces the introduction of the Hybrid PC200LC-8 excavator into the North American market. The new Hybrid PC200LC-8 delivers a machine with power and efficiency, while reducing environmental impact as compared to the company’s standard model.
