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 / February 2018 Utility vehicles designed for rugged terrain Caterpillar introduces its first utility vehicles, the CUV82 and the CUV102D. The units feature a rugged steel cargo bed and offer 1,000-pound rear cargo capac- ity and 2,000-pound towing capacity. The utility vehicles have a four-wheel independent suspension system with a front sway bar to provide stability at full load. A long swing-arm suspension, custom-tuned springs, and shocks deliver a balance between a smooth ride and hauling loads. Ample ground clearance al- lows them to travel over rugged terrain at speeds reaching 45 mph, depending on the model. The CUV82 is powered by an 0.8-liter, three-cylinder gasoline engine delivering 50 horsepower, while a 1.0-liter, three-cylinder diesel engine delivers 25 horsepower to the CUV102D. Caterpillar | www.cat.com Digital truck scales feature robust design Cardinal Scale's Armor series digital truck scales are de- signed with 135-ton capacity, no moving parts below the scale deck, SmartCell stainless-steel waterproof digital load cells, and IoT-enabled iSite remote monitoring soft- ware. The debris-inhibiting load cell stand design limits obstructions to the scale's performance with the digital load cells mounted high within the stand near the scale deck. Fabricated from 1-inch-thick steel to minimize rust and corrosion damage, the load cell stands feature a baked-on tan powder coat paint finish. The NTEP legal- for-trade scales offer quick installation with load cell stands pre-installed. Each weighbridge features intercon- necting load blocks and receivers for no-bolt installation. Cardinal Scale Mfg. Co. | www.cardinalscale.com Impactor reduces fuel use by up to 45 percent Keestrack continues its focus on hybrid crushing technology with the release of its updated R5e hybrid impact crushing plant, a diesel-electric version of its 385 short-ton-per-hour model. The mid-range R5 series weighs between 45 and 55 short tons and features an overband magnet and double-deck final screen, as well as oversize material recycler. The R5e features a 463-horsepower, direct drive Volvo six-cylinder diesel engine. Hydraulics power all the lifting cylinders on the chassis, conveyor belts, track drive, vibrating discharge chute, double-deck primary screen, and double-deck post-screen module with oversize/stockpile conveyor. A sequential auto- matic starter initiates the system, while load and level sensors are said to optimize production rate and quality during opera- tions. All system functions can be controlled by radio remote as standard. The unit is said to decrease fuel consumption by up to 45 percent compared to diesel-electric hydraulic models. Keestrack | www.keestrack.com