Pit & Quarry, November 2017
CUTTING EDGE LIUGONG NORTH AMERICA DEBUTS DRESSTA S SERIES DOZERS LIUGONG NORTH AMERICA released its Dressta TD 8S and TD 9S dozers to the North American market The TD 8S and TD 9S are powered by QSF 38 Tier 4 Final turbo charged Cummins engines and are equipped with Rexroth dual path hydrostatic drive systems According to the company the drive systems transmit full power to both tracks in all conditions for smooth speed changes pivot turns and counter rotation In addition the machines boast six way C frames with robust undercarriages available in two options including the standard longtrack version for better stability during driving and the low ground pressure version for use in swampy or muddy terrain The S Series dozers are available with integrated technology options of Trimble Basic and Trimble Ready 3 D control systems www liugongna com HAVER BOECKER ADDS ZIP GUARD FOR WEAR PROTECTION HAVER BOECKER now offers Zip Guard The 1 2 in thick polyurethane liner is installed on the cross beams of a vibrating screen to reduce the impact of passing material Company engineers designed Zip Guard to support equipment longevity and minimize maintenance downtime Installed by a certified Haver Boecker technician Zip Guard is available for all Tyler vibrating screens and offers easy access to the beam since it uses industrial strength ties to attach the liner The company says Zip Guards polyurethane barrier not only lasts longer and experiences less wear but inspecting the cross beams for deterioration or cracking is simpler than the glue alternative as the liners are attached using the ties www havercanada com MICHELIN EARTHMOVER ADDS TWO SIZES OF XHA2 TIRES MICHELIN EARTHMOVER announced the addition of two sizes of the Michelin XHA2 a loader tire for small and medium sized wheel loaders used for material handling in quarries The 175R25 size is targeted for small wheel loaders while the 775 65R29 is targeted for medium wheel loaders The Michelin XHA2 175R25 offers a reduced risk of flats or damage owing to an increased volume of rubber and a deeper tread depth on the crown The Michelin XHA2 775 65R29 a fitment for the Caterpillar 972M loader offers a low profile design that has the same diameter as a 265R25 size This wider footprint provides better traction on all types of surfaces along with improved wear and traction says the company Additionally the tire is designed to have increased heat resistance minimizing internal casing temperatures for extended casing life www michelinearthmover com 10 PIT QUARRY November 2017 pitandquarry com
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