Aggregates Manager Digital Magazine
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AGGREGATES MANAGER / November 2017 7 Customizable pedestal boom system Okada America, Inc.'s Pedestal Breaker Boom Systems are designed for sta- tionary primary crushing plants, as well as portable plants. Each system includes positioning pedestal boom, ORV Series hydraulic impact breaker, electric power unit, operator controls, first use start-up, and commissioning — including operator and maintenance training. Options consist of premium and radio remote controls, pan-zoom camera system, and integrated package with rock breaker boom system, power unit, and operator's cab mounted collec- tively on an upper carriage platform. Operators can select size options for the boom's horizontal reach, impact energy class of breaker, and power unit. Okada America, Inc. | www.okadaamerica.com Impact cradle protects transition points Superior Industries Inc. expands its conveyor components accessories line with the release of its Impact Cradle. The curved design of the Impact Cradle is said to eliminate the space between the belt and the bed, adding extra protection. Designed to fit into an existing idler mounting footprint, the Impact Cradle is built to receive the blunt force of material flow at transition points in conveying systems to lessen belt wear. Fitted for CEMA C, D, and E idlers, the cradle is available in 20- and 30-degree trough angles for 5-, 6-, or 7-inch diameter roll heights. Superior Industries Inc. | www.superior-ind.com Electric drive loader boosts efficiency, productivity Caterpillar's new 988K XE is its first wheel loader offered with a high-efficiency electric drive system. It features switched reluctance (SR) technology and has undergone four years of field testing. The C18 Acert engine, mechanical drop- box, driveline, and axles from the standard 988K are carried over in the electric drive loader. The electric drive unit is said to increase efficiency by 25 percent overall and up to 49 per- cent in face-loading applications, compared to the 988K. At the same time, Cat production studies report it delivers up to 10-percent higher productivity in load-and-carry applications. A range of buckets, from 6.2- to 17-cubic yards, is available. Rated standard payload is 12.5 tons when working with face material and 16 tons with loose material. The loader is a three-pass match with the 42.6-ton Cat 770G and a four-pass match with the 51-ton Cat 772. Caterpillar | www.cat.com