A high-efficiency electric drive system helps to reduce fuel consumption, lower greenhouse gas emissions and total cost of ownership in the first diesel electric underground load-haul-dump (LHD) loader from Caterpillar, the new Cat R2900 XE LHD. The machine, which meets the underground mining industry’s needs for bigger payloads, faster loading and reduced emissions, is built on the platform of Caterpillar’s…
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Michelin is globally introducing the 70/70R57 MICHELIN X MINE L4** tire, its newest offer in earthmover tires for the Komatsu WE2350/P&H L2350 large wheel loader used in surface mining. The new release radial delivers improved mobility and productivity thanks to three times the tramming speed of the competitor tire. It also does not require chain fitments on the rear axle…
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Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is introducing AutoMine Flexible Safety Zone, a new feature for its AutoMine underground system for autonomous mining operations. The new capability is designed to improve productivity and increase flexibility by enabling alternating safety zone states between autonomous and manual operation. With the AutoMine Flexible Safety Zone, autonomous mining equipment can operate continuously in the automated…
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Cleveland, Ohio-based industrial explosives and engineered blasting solutions supplier Austin Powder has developed a lead-free alternative for detonators. The company said it is taking the lead in the explosives industry by developing lead-free primary explosive detonators before regulators mandate the change. Austin Powder started looking for a lead-free alternative to Lead Azide back in 2007 at its detonator facility, Austin…
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Massachusetts supplier Stafford Manufacturing has introduced a new flange mounting collar with an integral adjustable lever-operated clamp that can be easily adjusted and repositioned by hand without tools. The Stafford Python Flange Mounting Collar has a six-hole bolt pattern and keyway, designed for linear and low RPM applications that need fast adjustment by hand without tools. Featuring a lever-operated clamp…
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H. Gulich’s Nachf. Fördertechnik GmbH, a company of the globally operating REMA TIP TOP Group, acquired the conveyor technology division of Knapheide GmbH Hydraulik-Systeme. With the acquisition REMA TIP TOP expands its production capacity of high-quality conveyor belts in Germany. Founded in 1967, Knapheide is a highly specialized supplier of custom and turnkey hydraulics solutions as well as conveyor belts.…
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Metso Outotec’s Annual General Meeting approved the board of directors’ proposal to change the company name to Metso Corp. “After the successful integration of Metso and Outotec, we will focus on growing a strong unified Metso company and brand,” said President and CEO of Metso, Pekka Vauramo. “We have combined two valuable companies into one strong Metso. Our focus is…
Read MoreU.S. Tsubaki Power Transmission has added to its product range with the Dura Drum sprocket, designed to reduce downtime, increase savings and provide greater reliability for conveyor systems. The new release is available as a full-faced or A-plate drum sprocket, and promises to help keep heavy-duty operations running efficiently and profitably. “Dura Drum broadens U.S. Tsubaki’s industry-leading portfolio, offering every…
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Hitachi said it is developing an enhanced boom and arm for its ultra-large hydraulic excavator range with boosted durability that can extend service life*1 by 1.5 times previous models, and is now testing its durability at a Rio Tinto site in Australia. The OEM recently said that it has improved durability by expanding the applicability of steel castings to the…
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