Aggregates Manager Digital Magazine
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AGGREGATES MANAGER / March 2016 9 by Bobby Atkinson | Online Managing Editor | BobbyAtkinson@randallreilly.com ROLLOUTS Your complete guide to new and updated equipment and supplies in the aggregates industry. Conveyor monitoring feature allows user to see belt wear ContiTech's new conveyor belt monitoring process allows users to actually see the belt wear in real time. The ContiAlert has a red bonding layer below the top cover that becomes exposed as soon as the belt is wearing thin and needs to be replaced. The system also has a calculator that tells users how much time is left on the current belt before it needs to be replaced. ContiAlert is available on the full line of ContiTech Select Conveyer Belts. ContiTech | www.contitech.us Wheel loader offers better fuel efficiency Komatsu America Corp. introduces its WA600-8 Wheel Loader with enhanced lockup torque converter function and SmartLoader logic for lower fuel consumption and faster travel speeds. The wheel loader has a 23.15-liter, 529-horsepower, Tier 4 Final, SAA6D170E-7 engine that uses up to 13 percent less fuel than the Tier 3 model. The bucket capacity has been increased to 9.2 cubic yards. The WA600-8's SmartLoader Logic, with the new lockup torque converter, activates in second, third, and fourth gear to improve acceleration, hill-climbing, and top speed. The cab features KOMTRAX Plus telematics which track fuel consumption, performance, KDPF status, and DEF-level data, among other features. Komatsu America | www.komatsuamerica.com Impact beds protect conveyor systems Asgco offers new Quarry Impact Beds to protect conveyor systems from damage. Featuring robust powder-coated steel supports and impact-absorbing rails, they are said to be able to withstand extreme abuse and keep operations moving. They are available in light duty and standard duty in either 4- or 5-foot-long beds, and are suitable for belt widths of 24- to 48-inches and belt speeds of up to 800 feet per minute. Asgco | www.asgco.com