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Built
to Last
Built to last. Historic. Linked by generations of employees.
These adjectives all describe Tilcon New York Inc.'s largest operation,
Clinton Point Quarry, which has been at its current location for more
than 100 years and still has 200 years of reserves left. Situated on
approximately 1,200 acres near Poughkeepsie, N.Y., the facility produces
an average of 5 million tons of dolomitic limestone per year, which is
used for road and building construction. Clinton Point is a 24-hour
operation with 120 hourly and eight salaried employees. Read More.
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Environmental Recognition
Industries are increasingly committed to environmental initiatives
that reduce energy consumption, increase profits or simply maintain
positive community relations. This, of course, is nothing new to the
aggregates industry, which has practiced sustainable development since
long before the notion of "Going Green" was a household trend. Now
that public scrutiny is at an all-time high, it is more critical than
ever for aggregate operations to illustrate that they are and
have been "green" for a long time. To help spread this message,
Rock Products is encouraging operations that excel in
environmental stewardship to step forward and share their knowledge and
experience. So if you think your operation can help set an example for
the industry, tell us about it by e-mailing our associate editor at adam.madison@penton.com
Those with proven programs will be considered for the Rock
Products Environmental Recognition Award. There also is potential
for editorial coverage, which will help other operations share the
success of sustainability as the industry embarks on a new ERA of
business. www.rockproducts.com
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Got a Question About Wear
Parts?
HELP IS ON THE WAY! Chuck Hendrickson, Product Engineering
Manager, Columbia Steel Casting Company
Chuck Hendrickson has been a crusher wear parts engineer and product
manager for Columbia Steel Casting Company for 39 years. His background
includes a wide variety of jaw, gyratory, cone and roll crusher makes
and models, as well as their specific industry applications and
equipment conditions. He applies his extensive experience to developing
wear parts in direct response to user requirements. When his customer
has a problem with a crusher, "We do what we can to fix it," says Chuck,
"then apply that experience and knowledge to solutions for others with
similar needs." Ask Chuck your technical questions regarding crusher
wear parts. Pose your question today on our Home Page.
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Web
site
Hobart Brothers offers a quick way to stay current on health and
safety issues related to the welding industry and filler metal usage. An
opt-in e-mail notification system will alert you when updates have been
posted to the Health and Safety section of the company's Web site, www.hobartbrothers.com.
Updates include the availability of new product Material Safety Data
Sheets, recent safety bulletins from the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration and Hobart Brothers, as well as new safety guides
provided by the American Welding Society (www.aws.org). Other pertinent safety
information will be posted as it becomes available.
These notifications allow aggregate producers to obtain important safety
information almost instantly. To receive notice of these updates, visit
www.hobartbrothers.com/safetyemail,
and enter your name and e-mail address. Automatically, viewers will
receive an e-mail when Hobart Brothers has added a new resource to its
Web site.
Hobart Brothers, (800) 424-1543
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Backhoe
Allmand Bros.' TLB-6235 compact tractor backhoe handles small to
medium earthmoving tasks. The design features oversized pins with
composite bearings and urethane lip seals in all working joints to
reduce friction and extend service intervals by eliminating
metal-to-metal contact, retaining grease and keeping out debris.
The four-wheel-drive system is operated through a hydrostatic
transmission. The TLB-6235 houses a 65-hp, servo-controlled hydrostatic
transmission that provides positive neutral and infinite control.
The machine also features 6,000-pound bucket digging force; a 9-foot,
10-inch digging depth; dual-cylinder, 180-degree hydraulic cushioned
swing that allows precise work in tight areas; and extended-reach
loader. Load-sensing steering system requires hydraulic flow only when
the operator turns the steering wheel. High-capacity oil cooler extends
the life of hydraulic components.
Allmand Bros., www.allmand.com
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Machine Monitoring
Hitachi has introduced two ZXLink machine-monitoring systems to
control its fleet operations. The option levels Advanced and Ultimate
add sophisticated capabilities. These operating levels are available for
field or factory installation on any Zaxis Dash-3 excavator. The
original ZXLink Standard level automatically collects, transmits and
manages machine data. The data can be viewed at a single secure Web site
regardless of make or model, or which dealer sold the system. Customers
can then use the data to check machine operation times, track machine
locations, and set restrictions on when machines are allowed to run. The
Standard level works on any construction machine with a 12-volt or
24-volt charging system, regardless of make.
The ZXLink Advanced provides all the Standard level features plus a
percentage breakdown of machine idling versus working hours. To
immediately inform maintenance managers of impending machine problems,
Advanced also provides dashboard alerts such as low-fuel warnings via
Internet, cell phone or pager.
ZXLink Ultimate provides detailed information needed to extend the
economic life of equipment. Machine pressures, temperatures and speeds
are captured and displayed or can be downloaded onto a spreadsheet for
further analysis.
Advanced and Ultimate levels can be used on all Zaxis Dash-3 excavator
models ZX160LC-3 and higher. ZXLink Ultimate systems come standard on
the Zaxis 450, 650 and 850 Dash-3 models, with three years of service
included in the price of the machine.
Hitachi, (800) 346-3169, www.hitachiconstruction.com
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Portable Crusher
The Fintec 1107 track-mounted primary jaw crusher is built for tough
quarry duty, yet is fully transportable on a low-boy trailer, making it
ideal for producers with multiple aggregate sites. Track-mounted plants
are becoming more popular in aggregate applications because their
mobility allows the crushing and screening system to follow the quarry
face, reducing trucking costs.
The Fintec 1107 features a heavy-duty 44- x 28-foot Sandvik jaw crusher.
This unit joins the Fintec equipment line including the Fintec 1080 cone
crusher, and the Fintec 542, Fintec 570 and Fintec 640 track-mounted
screening plants. The Fintec 1107 utilizes a Sandvik single-toggle,
hydraulic wedge-adjust jaw crusher with a symmetrical crushing chamber
provided by an equal nominal and effective feed opening. A deflector
plate at the top of the moving jaw allows all of the effective feed
opening to be active, crushing the material from the very top of the
chamber. An optimized nip angle ensures that material progresses
smoothly down the crushing chamber for high reduction, productivity and
even utilization of the jaw plates.
Fintec Crushing and Screening, (404) 589-3800, www.fintec.com
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Demand for Mining Equipment to Grow
Global demand for specialized mining machinery and equipment
(including separately sold parts) is projected to increase 5.9% per year
through 2011 to $33.6 billion. These and other trends are presented in
“World Mining Equipment,” a study released by The Freedonia Group
Inc., a Cleveland-based industry research firm.
According to the report, advances will be fueled by continued demand for
commodities such as iron ore and copper. In addition, the ongoing global
thirst for energy will boost global coal output. China and India will be
leading sources of mining equipment demand. However, just as important,
these nations will continue to fuel demand for mined products throughout
the world, thereby providing opportunities for machinery producers. Read
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NIOSH Collecting Data
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health is
collecting data on the mining industry via a survey, which will be
completed during June. “Since 1986, there has been little research on
the demographics of the mining labor force, such as age, gender, job
title, languages used, educational attainment, race, ethnicity, and
years of mining experience,” NIOSH explains. “These data are needed
to understand the risk of work-related injuries, disease and fatalities
and to customize safety and health interventions for specific groups of
the industry. These data also can be used to learn more about the
underlying causes of work-related incidents and to identify ways to
reduce their occurrence.” Read
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