Aggregates Manager Digital Magazine
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AGGREGATES MANAGER / April 2017 9 Underground drilling automation software Atlas Copco's Dynamic tunneling package is a new automation software for face drilling rigs. Previously, an operator imported a 3D model into software used for planning and reporting of drill rig data and information and would then complete drill plans manually. With the automation software, the 3D model is imported and a set of rules is established in the planning and reporting software. The set of rules and 3D model is then sent to the drill rig via USB or WiFi connection, and the drill rig will make its own drill plans based on location and the model, allow- ing drill plans to be adapted precisely to the size and section to be excavated. Atlas Copco | www.atlascopcogroup.com Streamlined cloud-based ticketing Dexter + Chaney introduces its new Spectrum Ticketing solution as part of its Spectrum Construction Software suite. The ticketing solution is a unified web, mobile, and scale house solution for bulk material weight ticketing, providing haulers and operators with a cloud-based system to manage material and material tickets. Spectrum Ticketing is completely integrated with the materials management and account- ing solutions, as well as inventory, job costing, project management, and other areas. Its web portal automatically updates and provides real-time data for when materials are collected and tickets are issued. It can be used with a scale-house PC client, an unattended kiosk, or a mobile ticketing application. Dexter + Chaney | www.dexterchaney.com Belt tracker prevents drift Building on a standard crowned roller, the Martin Roller Tracker, from Martin Engineering, uses a unique ribbed lag- ging made of polyurethane to keep return belts on track. The roller does not come in contact with the belt edge, which means no fraying as well as consistent tracking for single- direction or reversing belts. With fewer working components than its counterparts, it also has a smaller, 7.5-inch diameter, allowing it to react quickly to fluctuations in the belt path. Built on a central pivot attached to a stiff mandrel, the unit is lifted .2 inches under the belt to retain a tight grip on the surface. As the belt drifts, the roller constantly tilts and turns, reacting to the direction of the belt's drift. Martin Engineering Co. | www.martin-eng.com Conveyor belting for steep inclines Continental introduces Select ContiCleat, a conveyor belt for steep inclines and challenging conveyor applications. In 17 different profile options, the cleated belts are said to be ideal for conveying materials such as stone, sand, and gravel. They are available in both U and V shapes. In a 1-inch cleat design, the belts can convey products at up to a 45-degree incline. Continental | www.contitech.us