Aggregates Manager

Excavator designed for heavy-duty applications Kobelco Construction Machinery USA introduces its SK350LC crawler excavator to North America. The 81,800-pound model was engineered for heavy-duty applications. Its 270-horsepower, Tier 4 HINO engine is said to be fuel efficient and deliver significant operational cost savings for a machine in the unit's size class. An improved hydraulic system reduces energy loss, providing better all-around job performance. With three engine modes — heavy, standard, and economic — operators can switch between power and fuel consumption priorities through a one-button operation in the cab. The unit has a digging force of 50,582 pounds; a dig depth of 24 feet, 10 inches; a 1.57-2.09 cubic yard bucket; and a swing speed of 10.0 rpm. The unit also uses Kobelco's proprietary intelligent control system and is equipped with Komex, its machine operation management system. Kobelco | www.kobelcoamerica.com Steel-bottom dump trailer American Carrier Equipment offers a new ultra-high-tensile-strength steel bottom dump trailer. The result of two years of research, the new trailer is said to be 30-percent lighter, have 300-percent greater structural integrity, and accommodate 12.5-percent greater load capacity than competitive offerings. Standard features include fuel-saving super single tires and lightweight aluminum wheels. The trailer can be fitted with risers that extend the bed capacity, allowing it to haul larger volumes of lighter-weight material. American Carrier Equipment | www.ammericancarrierequipment.com The detail speaks volumes Accuracy, speed, safety. The Topcon GLS-1500 laser scanner makes non-contacting pile mapping and volume calculation easy and highly accurate. With maximum mapping detail, and its simple workflow, your increased efficiency will speak louder than words. Get all the details. topconpositioning.com/scanning Text INFO to 205-289-3782 or visit www.aggman.com/info 12 Untitled-16 1 AGGREGATES MANAGER September 2013 Rollout_AGRM0913.indd 12 8/15/13 2:12 PM 8/16/13 2:08 PM

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• Predictive Maintenance Alan Maio Shares what you need to know to develop a world-class program to protect your capital investments.
• CSI: Conveyors Solve 10 challenges that can harm your system.
• Quick and safe setup Portable plant setup has evolved over the years. Quicker setup not only improves profitability, it also creates an opportunity for safer operations and proactive maintenance.
• EDITORIAL Pricing gains ground.
• DATA MINING The latest financial analysis of issues impacting in the industry.
• STATE AND PROVINCE NEWS A roundup of the latest news in North America.
• SAFETY WATCH Take steps to prevent danger at the dump point by using best practices.
• SAFETY WATCH Take steps to prevent danger at the dump point by using best practices.
• ROLLOUTS Komatsu rolls out its first intelligent machine control model, and other new equipment for the aggregate market.
• ROCK LAW Operators should be diligent in contesting special assessments and seeking justification for penalty calculations.
• CLASSIFIED ADS Aggregate industry classifieds.
• ADVERTISER INDEX See who's who and where to find their products.
• CARVED IN STONE A taste of barite leads inspires to gut feeling on the mineral's future.