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Summit releases NFPA 70E training program
Summit has released a DVD program called NFPA 70E: Control the Charge, which complies with the updated NFPA 70E standards for 2012. The program responds to the rising frequency of reported arc flash accidents and the potential for serious injury or death, while instructing viewers about ensuring an electrically safe working area and complying with […]
March 22, 2012
Business
Kenworth adding Cummins Westport ISX12 G to natural gas engine line
Kenworth Truck Co. is expanding its line of green products by offering the Cummins Westport ISX12 G heavy-duty natural gas engine for use in regional haul, vocational and refuse markets. The new engine requires a single fuel source and can run on either compressed (CNG) or liquefied (LNG) natural gas. The ISX12 G will be […]
March 22, 2012
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Maintenance
AEM offers ‘Introduction to Hydraulics’ course March 27
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) is offering an "Introduction to Hydraulics" course March 27, 2012 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin that will focus on lubrication fundamentals, hydraulic fluids, and applications.
March 21, 2012
Maintenance
ACS Valves: Contributes operating efficiency advantages
ACS Valves says its new MD series of rotary feeder valves provides material metering that contributes tangible operating efficiency advantages, as well as long-term production and maintenance savings. The feeders are constructed with an eight-vane rotary valve that ensures proper pressure sealing at the inlet and outlet flange, which can reduce compressed air loss by […]
March 21, 2012
Safety
Keeping the ‘Class’ in Classifying Tanks
Long-term operation and maintenance of your classifying tanks can be achieved by following five simple tips. By Tom Moore and Dave Schellberg  Sand classifying tanks have been used for more than 50 years for refining glacial/alluvial ‘natural’ and ‘manufactured’ sands and sand slurries. They have been used primarily in North America for three typical […]
March 21, 2012
Business
Can You Hear Me Now?
Customer feedback programs allow operators to play a larger role in equipment design and evolution. After Gregg Perrett, owner and president of Valentine, Neb.-based Perrett Construction, tried for at least a year to give input to manufacturers about his experience operating their equipment — but to no avail — his opportunity finally arrived. The store […]
March 21, 2012
Safety
Rollouts March 2012
Your complete guide to new and updated equipment and supplies in the aggregates industry.   Improved fuel economy, performance Case Construction Equipment says its new 621F wheel loader provides up to a 10-percent increase in fuel economy over the previous model, while delivering faster acceleration, quicker cycle times, and higher travel speeds. The loader […]
March 21, 2012
Business
State and Province News March 2012
To keep up to date with this breakdown of news in the United States and Canada, visit www.AggMan.com for daily updates.  California Graniterock once again hosted more than 50 middle school students for a week-long Algebra Academy at its corporate office in Watsonville. According to a company press release, the program is part of […]
March 21, 2012
Maintenance
Quality Control is Everything
Every aggregate operator spends time and money sampling, sizing, and checking aggregate to make sure it meets requirements. Here are products that can help operators achieve that goal.    Endecotts Ltd. Digital sieve shaker Endecotts says its D450 digital sieve shaker is fitted with a unique clamping system that ensures the sieves are […]
March 21, 2012
Maintenance
Cummins developing natural gas on-highway engine
Cummins today announced that it has begun development of a 15-liter heavy-duty, spark- ignited natural gas engine to meet demand for on-highway applications. As natural gas production grows in North America and the fuel becomes more readily available, Cummins says it believes there is a strong market for engines powered by an alternative to diesel […]
March 21, 2012
Maintenance
Allison Transmission introduces Allison Excellence program
Allison Transmission has launched a national service certification program for Allison automatic transmission maintenance and repair services. Allison created the program to ensure high quality service for its customers. Allison already requires authorized distributors to have all technicians factory-trained, to use Allison-specific equipment and to maintain a comprehensive inventory of only genuine Allison parts. This […]
March 14, 2012
Safety
Dowel bar retrofit process turns 30
The concrete pavement restoration/preservation industry last year celebrated the 20th anniversary of the first high production, large scale dowel bar retrofit (DBR) project constructed by the Washington State Department of Transportation. This project utilized specially designed machines that allowed for the placement of hundreds, even thousands of DBR’s in a single day making it a cost effective and viable preservation treatment. What many people don’t know is that the DBR process was actually envisioned and developed nearly 10 years prior to its optimization in Washington. With early research in Georgia dating back to the 1980s, dowel bar retrofit (DBR) has reached its 30th anniversary as an essential pavement preservation tool.
March 13, 2012
Maintenance
Westport LD showcases bi-fuel Ford Super Duty pickup trucks
Westport LD showcases bi-fuel Ford Super Duty pickup trucks
March 13, 2012
Business
Daimler recalling Freightliner, Western Star trucks
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling more than 103,000 of its Class 8 trucks manufactured between 2006 and this year, it said in a notice to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The recall is to fix an engine fuel line that could be damaged during maintenance, NHTSA said. “The pump to rail high pressure […]
March 13, 2012
Business
THE BEST FEATURE: SUPERIOR FINANCIAL TRACTION
The Charles Machine Works(CMW) Inc., manufacturer of Ditch Witch® underground construction equipment, has introduced a new line of compact and powerful walk-behind trenchers. The Ditch Witch RT12, RT16, RT20, and RT24 are designed and manufactured to provide an exceptional return on investment for small business owners, particularly equipment rental companies. Heavy-duty components, low-maintenance hydraulic systems, […]
March 7, 2012
Safety
Contamination control critical to the health and longevity of today’s equipment
Yes, they’re big, bad and powerful; but today’s diesel engines and hydraulic systems can be silenced by the smallest of particles. An 80,000-pound dozer can cough, sputter and die all because of a few particles no thicker than a human hair damage the fuel injectors. A teaspoon of dirt can ruin an engine. And just […]
March 1, 2012
Safety
How to inspect a used compact excavator
A good used compact excavator – also called a mini excavator – can give you the maneuverability and versatility you may be missing with your larger machines. In order to make a solid buying decision though, you’ll need to give a used compact excavator a thorough inspection. We asked Mike Whittaker, senior shop technician with […]
March 1, 2012
Safety
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February 28, 2012
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