by Therese Dunphy, Editor-in-Chief
tdunphy@randallreilly.com
Your complete guide to new and updated equipment
and supplies in the aggregates industry.
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Self-adjusting belt skirting
Martin Self Adjusting Skirting is designed to fit any conveyor
while reducing maintenance and increasing efficiency. By creat-
ing a tight seal to the belt, it prevents spillage and equipment
breakdown caused by fugitive material. The skirt requires only
1.25 inches of free belt area, making it suitable for conveyors
with chutes close to the belt edge. The rubber sealing strip is
0.75 inches wide and provides 2 inches of wear life, at speeds of
up to 700 feet per minute. The sealing strip is available in con-
tinuous lengths of up to 100 feet. Maintenance is streamlined
with a simple rubber clamp so that no tools are required for
assembly.
Martin Engineering | www.martin-eng.com
Next generation dozer
The Cat 824K Wheel Dozer builds on its predecessors with engi-
neering refinements in its powertrain, operator station, and struc-
tures. With a new power rating of 405 horsepower and maximum
operating weight of 74,966 pounds, the unit is available with six
blade configurations ranging in capacity from 6.6 to 21.1 cubic
yards to customize it for production dozing, stockpile dozing, or
cleanup work. The Cat C15 Acert engine features an electronically
controlled fuel delivery system, an engine idle shutdown system
to conserve fuel, and a delayed shutdown feature to ensure the
engine is not stopped until operating temperatures have stabilized.
For drivetrain efficiency and smooth shifting, the 4F/4R Cat pow-
er shift transmission can be set by the operator to automatically
upshift or downshift based on machine speed, while the single
clutch speed shifting controls allow the dozer to carry momentum
through a range of shifts for high productivity and fuel savings.
Caterpillar | www.cat.com
Versatile loader
The WA200-7 wheel loader, from Komatsu America
Corp., features 126 net horsepower and is powered by a
Tier 4 Interim Komatsu engine. It has 3-percent lower fuel
consumption than the WA200-6 it replaces. Parallel Z-bar
loader linkage gives the loader large breakout and lift force,
for quick bucket loads and digging performance. A second-
generation hydrostatic drivetrain features large pump capacity
for high efficiency and responsiveness, giving the loader sure
footing in soft or slippery conditions.
Komatsu America Corp. | www.komatsuamerica.com
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AGGREGATES MANAGER November 2014
