Epec launches virtual testing, renews software

Finnish company Epec has launched its Epec MultiTool Simulator (MTS), a virtual testing environment for its control systems.  With MultiTool Simulator, the machine and commercial vehicle manufacturers are able to speed up their machine application development process. MTS accelerates the control system SW design significantly by utilizing virtual versions of the actual control system hardware products enabling machine application development…

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Werk-Brau clears the stage for wheel loader angle broom

Ohio, U.S.-based company Werk-Brau has rolled out its newest product, a hydraulically driven wheel loader angle broom that is ideal for cleaning and clearing of snow, dirt, debris, grass and more for a number of applications. They are available in 8-, 10-, and 12-foot widths, each with 30 degrees of swing left or right of center. A polypropylene brush with…

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Haver & Boecker Niagara rolls out new deck frame options

Haver & Boecker Niagara has added the Cap & Slide and Pin & Anchor deck frame systems to its expanding line of lock-bolted deck frame technology.  The new frames offer the availability of bolt-on convenience for pin and sleeve and groove style modular screen media. The innovative design of the lock-bolted deck frames was introduced at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2023. “The deck…

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Orica introduces 4D system for underground operations

Orica selected the recent AusIMM Underground Operators Conference in Brisbane, Australia to unveil its new range of 4D bulk explosives for the underground market. Designed for production and development applications, the Subtek 4D range enables underground operators to gain unprecedented control of energy through a single explosive solution that drives best practice mining outcomes and sustainable blasting practices.  Following the…

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ASGCO releases Tru-Trainer idler improvements

ASGCO has announced new improvements to its line of Tru-Trainer Dual Return Conveyor Belt Tracking Idlers. The new patent-pending design is engineered for heavy-duty conveyor applications with high conveyor belt speeds and tonnages. The updated Tru-Trainer Dual Return features a new lower profile design for more compact conveyors with a low height clearance as seen in many conveyor belt feeders…

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Petro-Canada Lubricants introduces PRODURO TO-4+ UHP

Petro-Canada Lubricants has launched the newest addition to its product line: PRODURO TO-4+ UHP multi-purpose synthetic all-season transmission, hydraulic, drive line and wet brake fluid for heavy-duty mobile equipment.  The new multi-purpose release from the HF Sinclair company can deliver up to a 6% equipment life increase for applicable mining and construction equipment and increases equipment productivity and decreases operating…

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Wright introduces WrightSquare for ratchets, impact guns

Picture of WrightSquare attachments for ratchets and impact guns.

Ohio manufacturer Wright has released its WrightSquare 2.0 technology for the square end of a socket where it attaches to the ratchet or impact gun.  The patented design provides 10 times more contact area than conventional designs. By relocating load and stress away from the corners, it enhances performance and increases socket life. The optimized flat contact areas remove force…

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Ingersoll Rand releases impact wrench, air starter

Touting the benefits of power, durability and affordability, Ingersoll Rand has unveiled its 2922 Series of pneumatic wrenches and productivity-boosting engine air starters. The new release pneumatic impact wrenches provide 2,000 foot-pounds of nut-busting torque in a durable, affordable 12-lb. package. Available in ¾-inch and 1-in. models, the 2922 Series offers 1,450 ft.-lbs. of max breakaway torque to easily take…

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Cat app for troubleshooting and repair

The new Cat SIS2GO app puts maintenance, troubleshooting and repair information at the fingertips of Caterpillar equipment owners. With SIS2GO, Caterpillar is offering customers the opportunity to access the latest Caterpillar operation and maintenance, service and parts manual information for their equipment. Two levels of access are available from SIS2GO. Operation and maintenance manuals (OMM), parts manuals, and the ability…

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Orica releases WebGen 200 Surface

Now commercially available from Orica: the WebGen 200 Surface wireless initiating system, which enables new mining methods and blasting techniques to improve safety, increase productivity and reduce operating costs. Released this month, WebGen 200 Surface is based on the success of more than 5,000 WebGen 100 blasts around the world, containing over 150,000 primers. Orica’s WebGen 200 Surface, the company…

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