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24 AGGREGATES MANAGER / December 2017 ROLLOUTS MARTIN ENGINEERING BELT TRACKER PREVENTS DRIFT Building on a standard crowned roller, the Martin Roller Tracker, from Martin Engineering, uses a unique ribbed lagging 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. The tracker's 7.5-inch diameter allows it to react quickly to fluctuations in the belt path. 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 CASE EXCAVATOR OFFERS GREATER DIGGING FORCE, LIFTING CAPACITY Case Construction Equipment's CX750D is its largest excavator. The Tier 4 Final 512-horsepower unit is available in standard and mass excavation configurations. An electronically controlled hydraulic pump and larger control and solenoid valves boost breakout forces, increase lifting strength, and improve responsiveness. A larger cab offers a fully adjustable workstation with a new high-back seat for comfort and support. Standard rear- and side-view cameras feed a 7-inch monitor that provides access to performance parameters such as fuel consumption, operat- ing hours, and machine information. Case Construction Equipment | www.casece.com CONTINENTAL CONVEYOR BELTING FOR STEEP INCLINES Continental's Select ContiCleat is 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 CATERPILLAR ELECTRIC DRIVE LOADER BOOSTS EFFICIENCY, PRODUCTIVITY Caterpillar's 988K XE is its first wheel loader offered with a high-efficiency electric drive system. It features switched reluctance (SR) technology. The C18 Acert engine, mechanical dropbox, 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 percent 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. Caterpillar | www.cat.com Mobile Equipment