Aggregate Equipment Articles

Metso Launch My Plant Planner On-Line Configurator for Designing Efficient Crushing, Screening Plants →

Metso is introducing a unique drag and drop 3D crushing and screening plant configurator that enables professionals in the mining and aggregate industries to design more productive and efficient plants through real-time insights. The design and simulation tool, called My Plant Planner, is available on metso.com and is free for anyone to use. "We are really excited about My Plant Planner. Our aim is to help our customers easily test different configurations and operating conditions to see how they affect process performance. Click for more...

Sennebogen Reliability is Vital Link for Slag Processor →

Steel production is a vast, complex and highly integrated process. From the delivery of scrap, to smelting, loading finished material, to processing slag, each component depends on the others to function seamlessly and continuously. In Meitingen, Germany, Max Aicher Umwelt (MAU) processes slag from the furnaces of the nearby Lech-Stahlwerke mill. MAU takes its position in the production serious. While it operates to maximize its own business interests in the production and marketing of slag by-products, it recognizes that any machine downtime on its site will create bottlenecks upstream in the steel supply chain. Click for more...

Terex Washing Systems Offers Local Support →

Never before has local support been as important, and Terex Washing Systems and its global dealer network has the ability to continue to provide vital "on the ground local support" during these unprecedented times. As international travel will continue to be disrupted for a considerable period of time, this local assistance, offered in conjunction with Terex's "Remote Support Technical Team" of experts, means Terex can offer support to any washing operation, ensuring you can continue to operate, maximize your uptime and production, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Aluminum Producer Relies on 'Computer Free' Sennebogen 825M for Maximum Uptime →

There's no time for downtime at JSC Aluminium Alloys, one of the largest aluminum alloy producers in Russia. Operating conditions at the mill are challenging and the three material handlers that take on most of the site's loading and logistics tasks are on the run around the clock. That's why Andrey Tsidenov, the general director of the plant, chose Sennebogen 825 M machines for the job. Tsidenov said his mill is no place for equipment that relies on sensitive electronics to keep producing efficiently. Click for more...

IROCK Crushers Launches New Website, Logo →

IROCK Crushers has launched its new website and logo design. Current leadership has recently embarked on rebranding IROCK Crushers. The company is now close to 30 years old and has evolved in its offerings, customers and innovations. In the last five years, the product line has greatly expanded to serve the crushing and screening industry. "The IROCK leadership team is totally committed to telling the IROCK story through the new website and new branding. Click for more...

Cat MH3040 Material Handler Cuts Fuel by Up to 25 Percent, More →

Delivering the power and reliability required for the most demanding material handling applications in scrap and millyard operations, the new Cat MH3040 builds on the successful legacy of the M325D L MH model. The boom, sticks and other high-stress areas feature thick, multiplate fabrications, castings and forgings to withstand wear and deliver years of durable operation. Specially designed mountings on the upper frame support the new heavy-duty cab. Click for more...

Revolver Solves Blaine, Minn., Street Sweeping Dilemma →

According to the state of Minnesota Pollution Control Agency "street sweepings are materials such as sand, salt, leaves and debris removed from city streets, parking lots and sidewalks to prevent these materials from being washed into storm sewers and surface waters, and is done to improve the appearance of public roadways." Regarding reusing street sweepings, the same report states that "test results have shown street sweepings from normal sweeping operations are safe and acceptable for reuse in many areas." The state mandated that unless street sweepings had the organics and trash removed from the aggregates, the street sweepings could not be reused and had to be disposed of in an approved landfill. Click for more...

Rock Machinery Opens New, Larger Facility in Allenton, Wisconsin →

Rock Machinery Co. , a field distributor offering equipment, parts, service and rentals, has opened a new facility in Allenton, Wis. Located at 7675 Pamperin Way, the 15,000 sq. ft. building sits on 10 acres. A new office, service bay and 8,000 sq. ft. warehouse are some of the amenities. Perhaps the most prominent feature is a new repair facility with a 50,000-lb. capacity crane to better serve its customers. Click for more...

MB Crusher Helps Croatian Town Lay New Water Pipes →

Brodarica in Croatia is a small and peaceful holiday village by the sea. Its catchword is relax. This small cozy area offers amenities where tourists and local families can have a pleasant time. All easily achieved, until recently, when the water mains change became imperative. The quiet in this coastal village could be jeopardized by the major work that needed to be done in the city roads as the road surface needed to be removed in depth to lay the new water pipes. Click for more...

Reduced Hole Deviation With New Sandvik Guide Adapter →

Sandvik Rock Tools is launching an entirely new product for its bench drilling Top Hammer customers: the Guide Adapter. It enables customers to reduce hole deviation in challenging conditions by up to 50 percent and achieve considerable cost savings. Significant hole deviation (>8 percent) can pose problems for many bench drilling companies that operate in challenging ground conditions such as bad and soft rock, as well as deep overburden. Click for more...

Sustainability Leads Recycling Lives to Another Sennebogen Scrap Handler →

Founded as a not-for-profit venture to raise charity funds through scrap recycling, Recycling Lives has emerged as one of England's leading players in the scrap market. Now operating 19 material collection and processing sites throughout the UK, its flagship is the head office location in Preston, Lancashire. The organization's promise has always been to offer the best scrap prices. It achieves this by extracting the maximum value from the material taken in using the most efficient means and processes. Click for more...

Danish Recycler Discusses Role of Sennebogen 821M →

Marius Pedersen A/S is a leader in waste processing in Denmark as well as a leader in environmental sustainability. The firm recently invested in a new electrically powered Sennebogen 821 M material handler to achieve the company goal of efficient waste handling with zero emissions. The project team behind the purchase of the machine spoke with Sennebogen about incorporating electric drive equipment into their operation. Click for more...

Edge Innovate Releases New Tracked Radial Stockpiler: The Edge TSR80 →

A global leader in the design and distribution of a range of equipment used in the quarrying, port handling and recycling industries, Edge Innovate has revealed its latest portable material handling offering with the launch of the TSR80. The new mobile conveyor will take its place in Edge's ever-growing material handling product line up. The Edge TSR80 is an 80 ft. long tracked mounted conveyor with radial stockpiling functionality. Click for more...

Illinois Association of Aggregate Producers Presents Awards →

The Illinois Association of Aggregate Producers (IAAP) held its 52nd Annual Convention and Aggregate Miner Safety Conference in Springfield, Ill., in early March. One of the highlights was the presentation of the IAAP awards. A partial list of this year's winners includes Hanson Material Services; Thelan Sand and Gravel; LaFargeHolcoim; and Melvin Johnson of Dyno Nobel Inc. Hanson Material Service — Innovative Safety & Health Leadership Award Hanson Material Service's David Morgan worked with Kelly Engineering on the Federal Underground Mine's Secondary Emergency Escape Facility's design and mine site. Click for more...

Metso Introduces Nordberg HP900 Cone Crusher for Increased Performance →

Metso is introducing the new Nordberg HP900 Series cone crusher for the aggregate and mining markets. The HP900 is an upgrade to the HP800 cone crusher that has more than 175 installations. Approximately 80 percent of the parts are compatible between the two technologies, according to the manufacturer. The HP900 comes with improved kinematics, raised pivot point and power increase which leads to a 15 percent capacity increase. Click for more...

Michael Brookshaw Resigns From Keestrack →

Keestrack, a global specialist of mobile crushing and screening equipment worked together with Michael Brookshaw, the global distribution manager, for 5 years to enlarge its distribution network globally. After completing the 5-year working contract, Keestrack and Brookshaw decided that he will stand down from this position. Keestrack and Brookshaw set many goals and they have succeeded them all and gone beyond. Click for more...

Sandvik Introduces Peak Screening →

Sandvik's Peak Screening is a complete package offer and performance concept designed to ensure every square foot of a customer's screening is as productive as it can be for their unique operation. Most screening operations, even when they look fine, are capable of more. Often much more. Peak Screening is Sandvik's term for a complete screening solution, including the right screen, screening media and warranty/service program for any customer budget or need, all working together towards one goal: maximizing the full potential of the customer's screening operation. Click for more...

Terex MPS Unveils New Generation of Self-Contained Crushing and Screen Solutions →

At ConExpo-Con/AGG 2020, Cedarapids, a Terex MPS brand, unveiled its latest crushing and screening solution, the highly portable CRH1113R closed circuit impactor crusher / screen plant. The CRH1113R portable plant features a brand new crusher, screen and feeder, all uniquely designed to maximize production of this machine. Cedarapids engineers focused on maximum productivity, friendly maintenance and reliability, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Nate Russell Promoted to IROCK Director of Sales and Business Development →

IROCK Crushers, a manufacturer of mobile and portable crushing plants, screening plants and conveying equipment, announced the promotion of Nate Russell to director of sales & business development. "I am looking forward to working hand-in-hand with IROCK's sales team and distribution network to promote the brand and the quality of the IROCK product line. I have a talented team to support me on IROCK's road to growth and success," said Russell. Click for more...

Matt Holmes Joins IROCK as Director of Product Support, Customer Service →

IROCK Crushers, a manufacturer of mobile and portable crushing plants, screening plants and conveying equipment, announced its recent hire of Matt Holmes who joins as director of product support and customer service. "We are very excited to have Matt join the IROCK Leadership Team. With his years of expert understanding of related industry markets, players and customers, plus his proven experience delivering strategic Product Support solutions, Matt will be instrumental in supporting and enhancing IROCK's overall growth and profitability," said Chris Larson, general manager, IROCK Crushers. Click for more...

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