Aggregates Manager Digital Magazine
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AGGREGATES MANAGER / January 2017 9 Improves safety during tire inflation Ken-Tool introduces its largest tire inflation safety cage, the Model T112 12-bar Earthmover Inflation Cage. The single-piece cage is specifically designed for the inflation of large earthmoving and mining tires. The cage is said to increase techni- cian safety, while also protecting equipment and facilities, when inflating very large tires — up to 87 inches tall by 48 inches wide. The cage is made using precision mandrel bent 12 gauge 2.25-inch structural steel tubes. It is 80 inches long, 60 inches wide, 99.5 inches tall, and weighs 1,200 pounds. Ken-Tool | www.kentool.com New engine oil, lubricant line extends drain intervals Leveraging its ISOSYN Advanced Technology, Chevron's new Delo 400 product line is said to offer optimized performance and better engine protection than any previous Delo product. This, in turn, is expected to extend the life of any vehicle — on- and off-highway — and minimize the cost of ownership. The ISOSYN technology is said to increase durability through better oxidation control, anti-wear protection, and piston control, while extending drain intervals compared to API CJ-4 oils. The new product line will be available in a variety of viscosities and will support both API CK-4 and FA-4 HDMO categories. Chevron | www.chevronlubricants.com Safe solution for haul road maintenance Philippi-Hagenbuch debuts the Material Spreader Body, which is designed to provide a safe and efficient solution for haul road maintenance. In winter weather, it can apply road grit to icy roads. In the spring, it can spread repair material and build up areas on deteriorating roads. The heart of the system is the Phil Rear-Eject Body, coupled with the new material spreader attach- ment. The attachment can spread material ranging in size from very fine to more than 2 inches. The haul truck operator controls the material spreading rate and width from the truck's cab. An optional top-loading grizzly screen controls the maximum size of the material being spread. The ejector blade moves material to the rear of the body and into a cross auger channel. The auger gathers material to the center of the spreader and discharges it onto a set of material spinners for spreading. Philippi-Hagenbuch Inc. | www.philsystems.com Tablet interface provides operator insights Volvo introduces Co-Pilot, a 10-inch tablet computer that acts as an in- terface to its machine-specific Assist applications to provide real-time intelligence to the operator. The first Assist program for aggregates operators is Load Assist for wheel loaders. Built on an Android opera- tion system, the platform is said to be easily scalable as future software updates, additional functionality, and new applications are devel- oped. The system is 3G-compatible when equipped with a SIM Card. Volvo Construction Equipment www.volvoce.com