Pit & Quarry, May 2013

EQUIPMENT FOCUS SAFETY ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCTS Fabric structures are mobile easy to relocate ClearSpans Hercules truss arch buildings feature high clearances and spacious interiors without support posts The fabric buildings are outfitted with frames constructed from triple galvanized structural steel that will hold up in corrosive environments Rip stop polyethylene covers let natural light shine through eliminating the need for daytime artificial lighting and lowering energy costs ClearSpan structures also allow users to save on construction costs because installation timelines are often shorter than a week the company says Because these buildings have minimal foundation requirements concrete foundations are not necessary and they are also easy to relocate from site to site once a job is finished www clearspan com Added airflow improves helmets comfort The Centurion Concept helmet with ventilation from MPS Centurion has ports on the top and rear that provide airflow for increased comfort The helmet meets ANSI Standard Z891 2003 Type 1 and Class C standards weighing about 115 ounces Standard with the Concept helmet is the companys six point suspension with two headband options fine adjustment or ratchet Accessories include hearing protection full face screens chinstraps and harnesses A full line of colors including high visibility orange and yellow are available Non vented Concept helmets meet ANSI Z891 2003 and Class E standards www go mpsinc com Water tank offers high carrying capacity Philippi Hagenbuchs line of HiVol water tanks are designed to optimize capacity and enhance travel safety Built for any make or model of off highway truck the HiVol Series offers solutions related to dust suppression fire protection road construction and wash down According to Philippi Hagenbuch it calculated the dynamic center of gravity of the fluid within the tank to engineer the HiVol Series with the lowest weight and greatest carrying capacity This capacity can range up to 60000 gallons To ensure maximum safety a fluid baffling system not only stops water surges from the back to front but also provides a full height full length full center structure that eliminates surging from side to side Each tank features a series of compartments to eliminate any occurrence of surging providing maximum stability at all normal haul speeds www philsystems com Non corrosive liquid knocks down seals dust To alleviate industry related issues and address MSHA and EPA concerns Quaker Chemical Corp has developed Dustgrip a dust suppression product line for various applications including crushers and conveyor systems railcars stockpiles unpaved haul roads pits and quarries mine tailings screening operations and more Dustgrip is a non corrosive liquid that absorbs moisture from the air and allows small dust particles to combine and increase in size making them less prone to become airborne Dustgrip Turbo changes the wetting characteristics of water making it excellent at penetrating and knocking down dust particles It can be used on stockpiles to seal surfaces prevent the erosion of valuable minerals and stop air penetration Dustgrip 007 meanwhile dries to form a thin flexible continuous seal that effectively suppresses dust for an extended period www quakerchem com 28 PIT QUARRY May 2013 www pitandquarry com