Category Archives: Rock

Mastering stratification to increase productivity

Mastering stratification to increase productivity

by Matthew Armstrong, MAJOR Business Development Analyst Aggregate and mining producers are likely familiar with the concept of stratification, a natural phenomenon vital to their material screening productivity. Stratification is the process by which vibration in a bed of material — or material passing over screen media — causes coarse material to rise to the […]

New loader radial for high-traction work: Galaxy Hippo all-steel radial from Yokohama Off-Highway Tires

New loader radial for high-traction work: Galaxy Hippo all-steel radial from Yokohama Off-Highway tires

WAKEFIELD, MA—The new Galaxy Hippo all-steel radial from Yokohama Off-Highway Tires America, Inc., pushes traction to a whole new level for bucket loaders. The high-traction pattern is ideal for loaders working in dirt on construction sites, or on farms and dairies.

New High-Performance Circle for Cat® 24 and 24M Motor Graders increases performance, lowers total cost of ownership and improves drawbar durability

New High-Performance Circle for Cat® 24 and 24M Motor Graders increases performance, lowers total cost of ownership and improves drawbar durability

Caterpillar’s new High-Performance Circle (HPC) for Cat® 24 and 24M Motor Graders improves machine performance, efficiency and uptime availability when maintaining haul roads at large mines. When paired with Cat exclusive extended life blade rail wear strips, the HPC reduces total cost of ownership for the drawbar circle moldboard and downtime by up to 80%.

John Deere to roll out latest construction technologies, including industry-firsts, at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023

John Deere to roll out latest construction technologies, including industry-firsts, at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023

MOLINE, IL  — As a leader in technology and innovation, John Deere is exhibiting its latest precision solutions for the construction industry at 2023 CONEXPO-CON/AGG Show in Las Vegas. “At John Deere, we continue to provide customers with groundbreaking, smart technologies aimed to improve user experience in the present and yield proven results in the […]

Caterpillar showcases equipment innovation, ease of use technologies, convenient service options and the 2023 Global Operator Challenge at CONEXPO-CON/AGG

Caterpillar showcases equipment innovation, ease of use technologies, convenient service options and the 2023 Global Operator Challenge at CONEXPO-CON/AGG

The stage is set for Caterpillar’s largest exhibit to date at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023 where the company will highlight its latest products, services and technologies while paying tribute to those who build the world’s infrastructure. The company’s 70,000 ft2 (6,500 m2) outdoor demonstration arena will anchor the massive display known as Operator Stadium located in the […]

Caterpillar showcases equipment innovation, ease of use technologies, convenient service options and the 2023 Global Operator Challenge at CONEXPO-CON/AGG

Caterpillar showcases equipment innovation, ease of use technologies, convenient service options and the 2023 Global Operator Challenge at CONEXPO-CON/AGG

New Caterpillar Technology, Services and Sustainability hubs provide visitors the opportunity to look beyond the iron for ways to increase operating efficiencies and improve machine uptime. Visitors will find new and current models and battery-electric machine prototypes during the expo from March 14-18 in Las Vegas, NV.

Volvo Construction Equipment increases sales and continues industry transformation in Q4, 2022

Volvo Construction Equipment increases sales and continues industry transformation in Q4, 2022

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has achieved a steady rise in sales across both the last quarter and the full year, 2022 – securing good profitability while accelerating in the sustainable industry transformation.

Volvo Construction Equipment leads industry change with milestone investment into electric wheel loaders

Volvo Construction Equipment leads industry change with milestone investment into electric wheel loaders

As part of its ambition towards industry transformation through sustainable solutions, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has announced an investment into the production of electric wheel loaders from its plant in Arvika, Sweden.

Luck Companies celebrates 100 Years of powering possibilities

Luck Companies celebrates 100 Years of powering possibilities

Crushed stone aggregates business focuses on people and igniting human potential RICHMOND, VA – In 1923, Charles Luck, Jr. opened a crushed stone operation, Sunnyside Granite Company, in Richmond, VA. One hundred years later, Luck Companies is the nation’s largest and fastest-growing family-owned and operated producer of crushed stone aggregates and environmental performance products.

Metso Outotec restructures its screening media production in North and Central America to increase supply and delivery capabilities

Metso Outotec restructures its screening media production in North and Central America to increase supply and delivery capabilities

Metso Outotec is developing its global supply chain operations by reorganizing its screening media production in North and Central America. The company invests in new screening media production capacity in Irapuato, Mexico, which is planned to significantly increase supply and delivery capabilities for mining and aggregates customers in the region. As a part of the reorganization, […]

Metso Outotec receives a three-year Life Cycle Services contract covering 10 HIGmills ™

Metso Outotec receives a three-year Life Cycle Services contract covering ten HIGmills ™

Metso Outotec has signed a three-year Life Cycle Services (LCS) contract for the service of 10 Metso Outotec supplied HIGmill™ fine grinding units to a mining customer in Asia Pacific. The purpose of this agreement is to maximize production and increase uptime by improving the performance of the wear parts using Metso Outotec’s proprietary technology, […]

Identifying and addressing conveyor idler issues

Identifying and addressing conveyor idler issues

by R. Todd Swinderman, P.E., CEO Emeritus / Martin Engineering On any belt conveyor system that moves bulk materials, the belt must run straight and true to maximize its life, minimize fugitive material and safety hazards, and achieve high system efficiency.  There can be many consequences of a mistracking belt, but all result in higher […]

Metso Outotec restructures its screening media production in North and Central America to increase supply and delivery capabilities

Metso Outotec restructures its screening media production in North and Central America to increase supply and delivery capabilities

Metso Outotec is developing its global supply chain operations by reorganizing its screening media production in North and Central America. The company invests in new screening media production capacity in Irapuato, Mexico, which is planned to significantly increase supply and delivery capabilities for mining and aggregates customers in the region. As a part of the reorganization, […]

EvoQuip announce Redhead Equipment as new Canadian distributor

EvoQuip announce Redhead Equipment as new Canadian distributor

Redhead Equipment have been appointed as EvoQuip’s Canadian distributor for the province of Saskatchewan. Along with sales opportunities, Redhead Equipment’s factory-trained technicians will provide parts, service and warranty support for EvoQuip’s crushing, screening and conveying equipment for the region.

US Department of Labor launches Miner Safety and Health app for Spanish-speaking miners to expand access to useful information

US Department of Labor launches Miner Safety and Health app for Spanish-speaking miners to expand access to useful information

Provides info on safety, health, miners’ worker protections WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced that its Miner Safety and Health app for iOS and Android devices that provides timely information directly to miners is now available in Spanish.

Good vibrations: The benefits of vibrating screen media

Good vibrations:  The benefits of vibrating screen media

by Lars Bräunling, MAJOR director of product technology With screening typically occurring at both the beginning and end of production, optimizing the process is vital for overall plant efficiency. There are a number of screen media options on the market but selecting one that best fits an operation is key to maximizing production potential. The […]

New screen for coarse elements proves its value under tough everyday working conditions

New screen for coarse elements proves its value under tough everyday working conditions

From a pilot series plant to practical deployment From gravel from the rock face through railway ballast and on to building rubble: there’s no question that when such a wide variety or materials are loaded on the machines, multi-talents are in demand. A perfect environment for the new Kleemann screen for coarse elements MOBISCREEN MSS […]

Durex Products to feature full product lineup at CONEXPO-CON/AGG

Durex products to feature full product lineup at CONEXPO-CON/AGG

Visitors Will Learn About the Company’s Screen Media, Liners, Wear Parts, and Screen Accessories LUCK, WI – Durex Products, Inc., based in Luck, WI, will display its screen media, liners, wear parts and screen accessories in booth #C32567 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, March 14–18. The company offers numerous innovative urethane, rubber, and wire […]