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Transport Support has recently launched a new safety product to help improve safety within the quarrying/transport industry.
- 8th November 2008
- Quarrying
The TS HVDS (High Voltage Detection System) is designed to prevent vehicles and machinery with a variable height from coming into contact with high voltage overhead power lines. The system consists of a cab mounted detection antenna and an in...
Read Full ArticleThe LB Drilling Rig Range
- 8th November 2008
- Materials Handling
The LB Series of rotary drilling rigs from Liebherr complements the well-established range of LRB combined piling and drilling machines and is designed for operations using Kelly equipment, continuous flight augers and double rotary heads. There...
Read Full ArticleThree new Compact Track Loaders extend the Caterpillar range of rubber-track models
- 2nd November 2008
- Materials Handling
Three models of compact track loaders, the 279C, 289C and 299C, are the newest additions to the CaterpillarŪ line of rubber-track loaders. The new loaders feature durable, steel embedded track and steel undercarriage components for maximum life in aggressive...
Read Full ArticleIMS Make a Solid Commitment to their CAD Software
- 1st November 2008
- Materials Handling
IMS UK, one of the UK's market leaders in abrasion resistant and high yield steel plate and profiled components, continue to develop their range of services with the investment of SolidWorks CAD software. SolidWorks, a 3D computer Aided Design (CAD)...
Read Full ArticleCEMEX launches new on-line location finders to ease customer ordering
- 31st October 2008
- Quarrying
Leading building materials provider, CEMEX UK has launched two new online tools to help customers locate with ease the building materials and services they require. The tools, www.cemexlocations.co.uk and www.cemexstockists.co.uk enable customers...
Read Full ArticleNew Kubota 3.3 Tonne zero tail swing mini excavator
- 28th October 2008
- Materials Handling
Kubota, the UK, European and world leader in mini excavators, has introduced a new 3.3 tonne zero tail swing machine in the UK and Ireland.The new U30-3 model sits between the existing 2.5 tonne U25-3 and 3.5 tonne U35-3 machines as part of the company's...
Read Full ArticleOTR Tyres Offer Unique Service to the Waste Industry
- 26th October 2008
- Recycling
OTR Tyres, the UK's leading earthmover tyre specialists, continue to demonstrate the benefits of their tyre management service to the waste industry market. Onsite tyre costs within the waste industry can be substantial as a result of tyre wear rates,...
Read Full ArticleCaterpillar Introduces D11T Track-Type Tractor with New Safety Enhancements, Low-Emissions Engine and Productivity-Boosting Cab
- 23rd October 2008
- Materials Handling
The CatŪ D11T Track-Type Tractor delivers reliable performance, long life and lowest-cost-per-ton production in mining and other high-volume dozing applications. The new machine also is offered in an optional CarryDozer configuration (D11T CD)...
Read Full ArticleTenfold increase in weighing accuracy for waste recycling centre
- 23rd October 2008
- Recycling
LAS Recycling Ltd's material recycling facility has improved its weighing accuracy by a factor of ten and has halved the amount of time it takes to weigh processed waste thanks to Avery Weigh-Tronix's forklift truck scale. The system also...
Read Full ArticleManganese steel crusher trials.
- 22nd October 2008
- Quarrying
Requip Supplies Ltd have been contacted by a European Foundry to trial a newly developed Manganese Steel called T12/20 which can be used in Jaw and Cone Crushers. This material has the toughness of MnCr 12.2 and the wear resistance of MnCr...
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