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Belt lifter takes the strain for conveyor maintenance
- 5th July 2008
- Materials Handling
Horizon Conveyor Equipment has launched its next generation of conveyor belt lifting systems for changing conveyor rollers, with the introduction of the RapidWinch. This is a one-stop device that can be used in nearly all conveyor maintenance situations....
Read Full ArticleShaft mounted helical gear units off the shelf
- 4th July 2008
- Materials Handling
Rapid availability is a major requirement in many industries when there is a machine breakdown, particularly in UK's extractive industries, where the belt driven shaft mounted helical gear unit is a popular gearbox choice. Renold Gears' SMXtra gear unit...
Read Full ArticleMagnetic patch eases maintenance at Bristol Port
- 3rd July 2008
- Materials Handling
A magnetic patch system from Horizon Conveyor Equipment is proving to be an indispensable tool in reducing costly maintenance down time at Bristol Port The Magna-Patch system has been put to work by Norec, which operates a mechanical maintenance contract...
Read Full ArticleMounting Anxiety? Try the MONOLASTIC® Coupling from KTR
- 2nd July 2008
- Materials Handling
A few years ago KTR introduced MONOLASTIC®, a single-piece flexible coupling designed for diesel engine and hydraulic pump drives. The coupling, which is made from natural rubber, has a steel hub with a hardened internal spline already assembled...
Read Full ArticleMiller UK launch fully automatic, universal quick coupler to the UK market
- 1st July 2008
- Materials Handling
Miller UK, one of the world's leading manufacturers of attachments for earth moving equipment, launched a fully automatic, universal quick coupler to the UK market at the recent SED exhibition. The TwinLock, further expands the range of fully automatic...
Read Full ArticleTyre management for Scotland
- 29th June 2008
- Materials Handling
TotalTyreLogic, OTR's earthmover tyre management system, tracks, monitors and manages the condition of tyres, encompassing site surveys and detailed recommendations of operational practices, to aid budgeting and give visible asset management. The system...
Read Full ArticleGenuine DEUTZ Oils Smooth The Way For Top Engine Performance
- 28th June 2008
- Materials Handling
To achieve maximum performance in its engines only genuine DEUTZ oils and lubricants should be used, the manufacturer has pointed out.TLS-15 W 40 D, for example, is a super high-performance oil for supercharged diesel engines, and diesel...
Read Full ArticleNew roller bearings enable more compact pump and transmission designs
- 28th June 2008
- Materials Handling
With improvements in the geometry, surfaces and materials, Schaeffler says that its new X-life single row tapered roller bearings are quieter, operate at lower temperatures and offer up to 70% longer rating life. Suitable for lifting gear, conveying...
Read Full ArticleNew process accepts organic waste containing solids and sludges in bulk form
- 22nd June 2008
- Materials Handling
SRM has developed a process that enables it to accept organic waste containing solids and sludges in bulk form, including in skips and tipper vehicles. The final phase of the Landfill Directive now often prevents such material from being sent to landfill...
Read Full ArticleVERSA launch new range of truck mounted mixers
- 19th June 2008
- Materials Handling
A new range of truck mounted mixers has been launched by Maghera based company VERSA (Vehicle Engineering Recycling Screening and Attachments) with the announcement of the first sale of an 8/9 cu metre, Volvo mounted unit to Creagh Concrete in Toomebridge....
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