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Maintenance
Auger system now independent of paver line conveyor system
Ingersoll-Rand’s new line of highway-class pavers includes the track-mounted 5110 and the wheel-mounted 5160 and 5170 pavers. The auger system on these pavers is now independent of the conveyor system for optimal material flow. Reversible augers and conveyors are available as options. Each of the two auger and conveyor drives uses sonic sensors to provide […]
May 10, 2005
Maintenance
New six-model line of single-drum compaction rollers unveiled
Atlas Construction Machines will offer six sizes of rollers from 7 to 19 tons, in either smooth or pad-foot drum design. All rollers are powered by Perkins engines. As an example of the roller line, the AW1070 model features hydrostatic drives, a two-stage drive at the drum, two-stage vibrating system with two frequencies, a rear […]
April 28, 2005
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Composite bridge material tested in Missouri
University of Missouri-Columbia researchers have developed a new composite reinforcement system that could replace steel rebar and significantly cut down on maintenance and safety concerns for bridges. The Farm Road 148 Bridge in Greene County Missouri will be the first real-world test of the composite material, which engineers say is up to five times stronger […]
April 19, 2005
Business
NationsRent to use MicroLogic fleet management
MicroLogic announced March 14 it will provide NationsRent with a wireless fleet management system developed for the construction equipment rental industry. iSite collects, manages and transmits location, run-hours and operating data in real time. Charles Snyder, executive vice president of fleet and asset management for NationsRent, said he expects iSite to allow the company to […]
March 28, 2005
Safety
Ingersoll-Rand launches used equipment program
Ingersoll-Rand has begun selling used equipment through the Bobcat and Ingersoll-Rand dealer network, the company announced March 10. Ingersoll-Rand Remarketing inventory includes two used equipment classifications for units that are more than one year old: Quality Reborn (reconditioned equipment) and Job Ready (refurbished equipment). The Quality Reborn classification is for equipment Ingersoll-Rand technicians have reconditioned. […]
March 21, 2005
Safety
United Rentals opens contractor supplies center and Wyoming branch
United Rentals has opened a general rentals branch in Casper, Wyoming, and a contractor supplies distribution center in Aurora, Ill. In addition to renting equipment for commercial and industrial construction, renovation and maintenance, the general rentals branch provides new and used equipment sales, repair and maintenance services and a line of contractor supplies. The contractor […]
March 14, 2005
Safety
More robust accounting software specifically for contractors
Foundation Software announced the release of the 4.5 version of its Foundation for Windows construction accounting software. The new version is the result of extensive research and development efforts designed to create features contractors need and desire, but were virtually unaddressed by previous accounting programs. Among the upgrades contained in the 4.5 software package is […]
March 13, 2005
Maintenance
107 feet of reach with Putzmeister 40Z concrete boom pump
Putzmeister says its new BSF 40Z.16H concrete boom pump is the longest three-fold boom pump in its class. Its compact and lightweight design is suited for 40-meter-reach applications. The unit weighs in at less than 56,000 pounds, allowing contractors to avoid obtaining special road permits required in most states to operate large, four-axle trucks. Putzmeister […]
March 7, 2005
Maintenance
United Rentals opens aerial equipment branch
United Rentals has opened an aerial equipment branch in West Lebanon, N.H. The company says the new 6,500-square-foot facility will provide customers in northern New Hampshire and Vermont with equipment rentals, new and used equipment sales, repair and maintenance services and a line of contractor supplies. The branch will rent aerial work platforms, forklifts, scaffolding […]
February 28, 2005
Maintenance
MicroLogic, SmartEquip to integrate products
MicroLogic, a provider of wireless equipment management products, and SmartEquip, a maker of electronic parts and service support systems, are integrating their iSite and e-FleetPro products. MicroLogic’s iSite collects on-board information and transmits location, run hours and key operating metrics in near real time. It monitors equipment usage and gives maintenance notifications. e-FleetPro provides a […]
February 28, 2005
Business
Equipment theft a ‘serious problem’ for owner operators
Contractors not making efforts to combat equipment theft could risk losing a lot of money — almost $1 billion worth of machinery and lost profit disappeared industry wide last year, according to the National Equipment Register’s 2004 Equipment Theft Report. NER, which began its national equipment-registering service in 2001, produced the report with theft records […]
February 9, 2005
Maintenance
Filters replenish lube oil additives to extend drain intervals
One of the main reasons lube oils have to be changed is that their additive packages become depleted over time. The new Donaldson Endurance Plus truck filters use a built-in additive replenishment container, which reintroduces a concentrated blend of additives to the oil. The spin-on filters, when used in conjunction with oil sampling and analysis, […]
January 31, 2005
Maintenance
United Rentals expands Anchorage branch
United Rentals announced this month it has completed a 12,000-square-foot expansion of its General Rentals branch in Anchorage, Alaska. The addition consists of a service center that will be used for repair and maintenance of customer-owned equipment as well as the branch’s rental fleet. The center has five drive-through garages and a large washing bay. […]
January 31, 2005
Safety
AGC pushes new Congress for increased transit funding
The Associated General Contractors of America set in motion its two-year priorities for the 109th Congress yesterday calling for passage of the Federal Highway Safety Administration’s Safe, Accountable, Flexible and Efficient Transportation Act of 2003. AGC maintains the federal transportation-funding bill is vital to create jobs, reduce congestion, upgrade road conditions and save lives. The […]
January 17, 2005
Maintenance
Chrome components increase impactor’s durability
High-chrome metals increase the wear life and replacement costs of components on the Grand Slam series of horizontal shaft impactors from Stedman. There are 10 models in the series with capacities ranging from 5 to 700 tons per hour. The impactor design incorporates both primary and secondary aprons for maximum product control, eliminating the need […]
January 16, 2005
Maintenance
Mortar mixers feature heavy grate and bag breaker
A new line of mortar mixers from Terex locate the dump handle and clutch on the front post where the operator works. The units come with a heavy-duty steel drum and a poly drum is available as an option. A heavy grate and bag breaker assembly increase productivity and batch quality. The engine and V-belt […]
January 6, 2005
Maintenance
Freightliner names manager for N.C. manufacturing plant
Freightliner has named Bob Pacillas manager of the company’s Cleveland, N.C., truck manufacturing plant. Pacillas will be responsible for all plant operations including production, quality, materials, facilities engineering, human resources and maintenance. He will report to Alan Mayne, general manager of manufacturing operations for Freightliner. Pacillas has worked for Freightliner for 36 years, most recently […]
January 3, 2005
Business
LBX to use GPS tracking device from ATS
LBX, maker of Link-Belt equipment, has chosen ATS Asset Tracking to provide its vShepherd line of GPS products and services for LBX’s excavators. vShepherd merges Internet, cellular and global positioning technologies to form a system for asset protection, fleet management and theft recovery. LBX plans to install vShepherd in selct models within its leasing program. […]
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