Aggregates Manager Digital Magazine
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COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS FEATURE ARTICLES 21 Absolute Automation Whole-plant automation helps improve plant effi ciency and maximize productivity through real-time monitoring. OPERATIONS ILLUSTRATED Knowledge of four key points — structural, mechanical, hy- draulic and electrical, and application — will allow operators to better operate their portable crushers. McLanahan's Max Series Vibrating Screen features independent cross members for individual replacement of worn sections of screen. 12 Making the Climb to Excellence Bristol Sand & Gravel found a way of doing things that has led to increased operational effi ciency and environmental excellence. 26 Prime Portable Crushing Practices Get optimal performance and longevity from your portable plant through best practices. 35 Which ADT is the Right Fit? Articulated dump trucks focus on payload, performance, and operating costs. 3 Editorial Community opposition takes a new tactic. 4 Data Mining The latest fi nancial analysis of issues impacting the industry and Aggregates Manager's exclusive aggregates industry outlook. 6 State and Province News A roundup of the latest news in North America. 9 RollOuts Caterpillar's new medium wheel loaders, and other new equipment for the aggregate market. 39 Rock Law Review Commission fi nds MSHA inspector abused his discretion with abatement timeline and citations. 42 Advertiser Index See who's who and where to fi nd their products. 43 Classifi ed Ads Aggregate industry classifi eds. 44 Carved in Stone Through the Loess Hills, road cuts and cliff faces expose Loess Kindchen, also known as the Children of Loess. PAGE 26 PAGE 9 On Our Cover: Lehigh Hanson's Bristol Sand & Gravel Plant serves the Dallas and Fort Worth areas of Texas. Cover photo by Kerry Clines. MAY 2016 | VOLUME 21, NUMBER 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS