Shur-Co offers rear lock for ShurTite retractable tarping system

Shur-Co, a manufacturer of innovative cargo covering and cargo-control systems and related accessories for the transportation industry, introduced its new and enhanced rear lock for the ShurTite Retractable Tarping System. The new rear lock, crafted from high-quality materials, brings added durability to Shur- Co’s retractable tarping system. This new low-profile compact lock that flips out of the way and travels…

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Continental announces X-Life XCP5 hose

Continental has introduced a new flexible braided hose for high-pressure hydraulic applications requiring extra abrasion resistance, the X-Life XCP5.  The hose is part of the company’s initiative to offer a premium braided hose portfolio that is also ISO 18752 compliant.  The new X-Life XCP5 has been designed with braided construction for high-pressure applications and further demonstrates Continental’s commitment to becoming…

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Liebherr brings slewing bearings of the future

Touting them as digital, electric and maintenance-free, OEM Liebherr has unveiled advanced slewing bearings and slew drives to make operations more efficient, safer and environmentally friendly. “Industries worldwide are under pressure to reduce their environmental footprint, while becoming more efficient, sustainable and safer. But how can these goals be achieved? Often, the answer lies in the hidden champions of heavy…

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Epiroc rolls out new underground loader

The new battery-electric Epiroc Scooptram ST10 G brings Epiroc’s industry-leading benchmark in safety, productivity, and battery autonomy, to smaller drift sizes.  “Scooptram ST10 G is a great choice for forward-thinking mines aiming to go electric in drift sizes down to 3.5 x 3.5 meters – with maintained control of their investment costs,” said Mary Zhu, global product manager, Scooptram.  “Based…

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Denios offers new non-sparking tools

Kentucky-based Denios now offers a new line of non-sparking tools to bring vital safety and reliability to locations with higher risk of fire or explosion.  Crafted from high-quality, non-ferrous materials including aluminum bronze, phosphor bronze and brass, beryllium copper, or copper-nickel metals, they are designed to prevent spark generation, making them ideal for areas where flammable vapors, gases, or dust…

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Force Control introduces HYDRASTOP brakes

Force Control Industries has introduced a new line of Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA)-compliant thruster brakes under the brand name HYDRASTOP.  The spring-set, electrohydraulic thruster-released brakes are now available for 6- to 13-inch drums only with plans to develop larger drum sizes and a complete disc brake series. In addition to the mining application, specifically draglines and conveyors, thruster…

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PPI enhances herringbone wing offering

Precision Pulley & Idler (PPI) has enhanced its Herringbone Wing offering. Based on industry feedback and engineering advancements, PPI is reintroducing the Herringbone Wing offering in two styles, Plate Constructed and Round Contact Bar. The Plate Constructed line is replacing what was formerly known as the CEMA Herringbone wing. The Round Contact Bar style will remain unchanged with the same availability.…

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Dyno Nobel introduces new shock-resistant electronic detonators

Dyno Nobel continues to expand its electronic detonator line with its new DigiShot XR series designed with extreme shock resistance. The series includes three detonators: DigiShot XR, DigiShot Plus XR, and DigiShot Plus XRS. Dyno Nobel’s new detonators improve upon the industry’s current offerings with tailored technologies built to perform in extreme conditions. In high-dynamic shock environments where detonator failure…

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Michelin introduces mining’s ‘first-ever’ energy-efficient tire

Michelin introduced the Michelin XDR 4 SPEED ENERGY at MINExpo, the mining industry’s first-ever energy-efficient tire that is designed to reduce a mining vehicle’s fuel consumption and lower CO2 emissions through an optimized, more flexible tread and new energy-saving rubber compound. The Michelin XDR 4 SPEED ENERGY tire achieves up to 3.6% better fuel efficiency compared to the Michelin XDR…

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