Aggregates Manager Digital Magazine
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by Therese Dunphy | Editor-in-Chief | tdunphy@randallreilly.com ROLLOUTS Your complete guide to new and updated equipment and supplies in the aggregates industry. 6 AGGREGATES MANAGER / October 2017 Railcar vibrators promote free flow of bulk materials Martin Engineering introduces the Martin IMP3 Impacting Railcar Vibrator, a portable vibrator that activates the free flow of materials from closed-top hopper railcars. Said to offer one of the high- est force-to-weight ratios available, the vibrator can evacuate bulk commodities such as Portland cement. The vibrator produces 3,000 vibrations per minute and 3,400 pounds of force, which is comparable to 50 sledgehammer blows per second. The rapid impacts generate a vibratory wave through the metal hopper of the railcar, loosening adhered material to promote fast and even flow. Martin Engineering | www.martin-eng.com New bucket options for wheel loaders John Deere rolls out its enhanced series buckets for the 744K-II, 824K-II, and 844K-III wheel loaders. The buckets offer several new features, including an improved bucket profile, integrated narrow spill guards, bushed static bucket pin joints, and optional wear plating. Curved profile side cutters are said to improve material retention and allow for better bucket fill of loose material. Integrated narrow spill guards provide better visibility to the load so the operator can see when the bucket is full to help reduce loading time, fuel consumption, and num- ber of loads on the machine, while protecting wheel loader linkage. Bushed static bucket pin joints reduce the need for welding and enable repair in the field. John Deere | www.johndeere.com Tier 4 Final rigid frame trucks offer better fuel efficiency Komatsu America Corp. introduces the HD325-8 and HD405-8 off- highway trucks. Equipped with a Tier 4 Final engine, these rigid frame trucks feature increased horsepower and a new Komatsu Traction Control System for improved productivity. The models have payload capacities of 40.3 and 44.1 short tons, respectively, and replace the HD325-7 and HD405-7 models. The Komatsu SAA6D140E-7 engines have a net 514 horsepower. Fuel consump- tion is up to 9 percent lower in the HD325-8 and up to 6 percent lower in the HD405-8, compared to their predecessors. The Kom- atsu Traction Control System, which is standard on these models, automatically applies independent brake assemblies to optimize traction in varying ground conditions. Other new features include a 78-decibel cab, 7-inch LCD color monitor, dedicated rearview monitor, fast-fill fuel system, and a premium heated and ventilated operator's seat with air suspension. Komatsu America Corp. | www.komatsuamerica.com Filter kits protect engines from dust Kolberg-Pioneer, Inc. offers new filter kits for all mobile equipment. Designed to improve engine performance in dusty environments, the filter kits cover all access doors and openings. They can be retrofitted to any model and serial number. The filter media is easily replaceable using a simple retention system with positive locking pins and clips. Kolberg-Pioneer | www.kpijci.com