A Publication Dedicated To Coal People

                          April 2008  Issue 

































 

product news
     

Flexco, Downers Grove, IL, introduces a Chevron Belt Cleaner featuring a new approach and design for cleaning chevron, cleated and raised rib belts. The Eliminator Chevron Belt Cleaner is ideally suited for wet sand belts, wood chip belts and other raised top or grooved belts.  Self-cleaning fingers are molded from SBR rubber and securely nested to the ring, which is stretched to fit snugly onto  the drum.  Design provides rotary cleaning action for trouble-free cleaner operation with minimal maintenance.  Effectively cleans mechanically spliced or vulcanized belts.  Compatible with belts operating at speeds to 500 fpm and works in temperatures ranging from -30 degrees F to 180 degrees F.  Designed for extended operating life ranging from one to three years depending on the application conditions and conveyed materials, and for belts from 18” to 60”.    Visit www.flexco.com or call 630/971-0150.

 

Richwood Industries, Huntington, WV, has developed the Combi-Pact Impact Saddle to address shortcomings of earlier technology.  It is a bolt-in replacement for conventional idlers and is distinguished by a curved surface supporting the whole areas of belt in contact.  Installed in arrays, the Combi-Pact can replace impact beds or cradles of many feet in length.  Built with a unitized steel frame to provide strength and Ultra High molecular Weight polyethylene impact segments that match the conveyor’s trough exactly, to protect the full width of the belt.  No part of the conveyor belt is left unprotected.  Richwood’s Combi-Pact Saddlers are in applications worldwide. Consultation and specific engineering for customer applications are provided.  Visit www.richwood.com or call 800/237-6951.

 

GIW, Grovetown, GA, introduces the MDX pump, providing stable operations by harnessing the variable flow conditions confronted in modern mill circuits.  Stable flow in combination with an optimum head/quantity and efficiency curve ensures efficient mill operation.  A large BEP “Sweet Spot” ensures stable sump levels over large flow variations, high efficiency operations, and longer equipment wear life which extends operating cycle times to match scheduled mill outages.  Outfitted with GIW’s patent pending slurry “diverter” technology, which increases suction liner life by reducing particle recirculation between the impeller and the suction liners.  Nicknamed the “Big Iron”, the MDX pump has successfully completed 2 years of field testing.  Call 706/863-1011 or visit www.giwindustries.com

 

Kraft Power Corp., Suwanee, GA, introduces the KPT variable fill fluid coupling which allows for the controlled acceleration of large masses, overload protection, no load motor starting, soft start torque control, dampening of torsional vibration and clutching to allow stopping of the driven machine while the motor continues to run.  Features a self-contained hydraulic system and can be configured for variable speed control.  Models available from 100 to 2,500 horsepower.  Call Sara Crawford at 800/394-0078 or visit www.kraftpower.com

 

Rel-Tek Corp., Monroeville, PA, features the Millennia-DX software that is fast, reliable, economical and easy to use.  Whether ten or 1000 sensors, modular architecture welcomes expansion.  Complete systems manufactured. Over a hundred MSHA, PA, Can and UL approval actions; CO, CH4, O2, smoke, air velocity and others.  Pull-key monitoring, personnel tracking, I.S. barrier systems.  Twenty-mile, high-speed, telemetry repeaters and splitters over twisted pair and fiber.  Data logging; LAN/workstations, hot standby, automatic calibration.  PLC links.  Call 800/783-9228 or email to sales@rel-tek.com

 

Clearwater Environ Technologies, Clearwater, FL, introduces ScaleBlaster, designed to eliminate formation of lime scale deposits in water pipes, faucets, cooling towers, boilers, injection molding, heating elements and more without the need of water softening equipment, salts, chemicals or maintenance.  Existing scale is removed and never forms again.  Non-invasive and adds nothing to the water.  Approved by EPA laboratories and universities. Several models available.  Full 5-year 100% warranty.  Call 800/756-7946

 

ROTEX Global, LLC, Cincinnati, OH, introduces the Minerals Separator, designed to meet demanding screening requirements of minerals applications.  Provides screening when sharp separations and high efficiencies are required, and provides higher capacity per square foot of screen and continuous operation up to 400 degrees F, and maximum screening efficiency. Call 800/453-2321.

 

Powers Fasteners, Inc., Brewster, NY, introduces the Power-Stud +SD2 carbon steel bolt, a one-piece fully threaded, wedge anchor that is designed for concrete and other masonry applications.  The anchor has more holding power than the company’s existing Power-Stud.  Available in 3/8” diameters; ½” diameters; 5/8” diameters, and ¾” diameters.  Call Mike Isser at 516/781-0180.

 

Dressta NA, Buffalo Grove, IL, introduces the TD-40E EXTRA crawler dozer featuring a quieter, environmentally-friendly, Cummins QSK19 Tier 3 engine.  Delivers an enhanced drawbar pull resulting from a higher maximum torque of 1,755 lb ft, up from the 1,650 lb ft of the previous model.  The new engine delivers 515 net horsepower at 2,000 rpm.  Engine displacement continues at 1,150 cu. In.  The TD-40E EXTRA has an operating weight of 136,500 lb and a full-U blade capacity of 29.8 cu. Yd.  Cab offers all day comfort.  Contact Vladimir Seizovic at 847/573-1250.

 

Simrit, industrial sealing products division of Freudenberg-NOK, Plymouth, MI, introduces the Bi-Component Polyurethane Rod Seal HDR-2C, a one-piece component that combines outstanding low temperature flexibility – down to minus 50 degrees Celsius – with exceptional extrusion resistance at high pressures.  Design combines two materials into a single seal, providing larger extrusion gap widths and greater protection against housing and bore contact.    Allows for the use of cost-effective engineered plastic guides and allows for easy installation.  Contact Adriana Ferrari at 248/269-1122.

 

Hella Inc., Peachtree City, GA, has added the AS300 and AS400 Series to its line of Xenon High Performance Work Lamps, its latest innovation in lighting technology for use on mobile plant equipment and machinery.  The lamps are substantially smaller and more compact than previously offered and are designed to work with 12 or 24V electric systems.  Built with sturdy plastic housing and flame retardant UV resistant polymers.  Call Julie Ledbetter at 877/22-Hella.

 

Raycap Inc., Liberty Lake, WA, introduces Rayvoss, a system that integrates Strikesorb SPD modules into a heavy-duty enclosure and meets the demanding requirements of the IEC 61643-1 and UL 1449 2nd edition safety standards with resorting to internal fuses or thermal disconnection mechanism.  Rayvoss successfully passed 3-cycle testing up to 100,000 symetrical RMS Amperes. Available in single-phase, split-phase, three-phase delta configurations.  Call Jeff Gibbons at 509/892-3660.

 

Goodyear Engineered Products introduces Cord Guard, a technologically-advanced monitoring system to look deep inside Goodyear Flexsteel conveyor belts and check the condition of reinforced cables.   Cord Guard gives real-time data around the clock to alert mine operators of a belt steel cord damage to help avoid more costly problems and unexpected downtime.  Designed to help operators get the most value and longest life from conveyor belts. Provides continuous easy-to-read imaging that indicates the health of the steel cords.  E-mail: wksherer@veyance.com

 

Industrial Scientific Corporation, Pittsburgh, PA, announces that the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) has certified the MX6 iBrid multi-gas monitor as intrinsically safe for use in hazardous locations.  The certification applies to the use of the instrument both in diffusion mode and with an integrated sampling pump.  MX6 iBrid is the first gas monitor to feature a full-color LCD display screen, which improves safety with clear readings in low-light or bright-light conditions.  Call David Wagner at 800/338-3287.

 

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., Adelaide, Australia, introduces the Thermo Scientific CB Omni analyzer, specifically designed to rapidly analyze and monitor the composition of feed, intermediate and final bulk materials online and has the ability to measure most base metals and impurities.  Allows users to sort materials and track the composition of stockpiles.  Removes the need for heavy lifting equipment and reduces the cost of installation.  Call Greg Scott at 617/275-6553.

 

Atlas Copco Construction Tools LLC, Westfield, MA, introduces the TEX pneumatic handheld breaker series.  Featuring vibration reduction and other ergonomic upgrades for enhanced operator comfort and productivity, the breakers are ideal for concrete and asphalt breaking applications. Models include the 34-pound TEX 140PS and 42-pound TEX 180PS.  Each breaker comes standard with a SOFSTART two-step trigger that allows full control of the chisel when starting a cut.  Call John Vogel at 413/746-0020.