U-Scrape’s unique shape conforms to the return side of the conveyor, which allows the blade to maintain the maximum pressure in the center of the belt where the majority of the carryback material builds up. The blade is offered in two versions: solid urethane or with tungsten carbide tips embedded in urethane. With its curved U-shape blade, the device’s tips…
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Heavy Impact Work Gloves boast thermoplastic rubber impact protection over the fingers and knuckles. The DuraHide high abrasion leather palm can stand up to the toughest tasks, while the back of the hand portion is made from rugged canvas. A microfiber thumb portion lets users wipe sweat away with ease so they can stay focused on their work. An extended…
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Banded Ear Plugs are designed to provide all-day comfort. The adaptable design for three-point wear allows users to set the band above their head, below their chin, or behind their neck. The low-profile band securely fits to the wearer’s head and can be easily adjusted and pivoted when worn. Interchangeable foam and flanged ear plugs both protect users against hazardous…
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The Hyperion volumetric scanning system is built from a network of fixed-position LIDAR (light detection and ranging) units mounted around a designated yard or stockpile area for fast and accurate sand, gravel and crushed stone volume calculation.
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Sealmaster of Allentown, Pa. packages and ships pavement maintenance products to 50-plus countries through more than 100 distribution centers in North America and Asia. Its headquarters plant uses silica sand as a filler to improve durability and add skid resistance to pavement sealers. The 60 mesh (250 micron) sand arrives by pneumatic truck trailer equipped with a 1,000-cfm blower. A…
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Last year saw ready mixed concrete producers adopt paperless documentation for common procedures in a big way. Many such measures were focused on customer service activities and quality control, yet officials from Florida-based Link2Pump suggest it might be time to extend paperless documentation to a fleet fueling system.
Read MoreA round up of current mobile and stationary models for portable production and fixed ready mixed plants, transit or central mixed.
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The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association’s 25th Ready Mixed Concrete Delivery Professional Driver of the Year program recognizes four industry veterans from a pool of outstanding nominees. The Safety, Environmental and Operations Committee assembled a panel of judges to weigh Driver of the Year nominees’ competence, driving skills, number of years without an accident, and colleague or customer testimonials.
Read MoreDavid de Garis will retire as branch manager of Columbia Concrete Block Machine Australia in July, capping a nearly four-decade career with Columbia Machine Inc., Vancouver, Wash. He will assist in a leadership transition over the next five months. Concurrently, Columbia Machine has appointed Nigel Butler to the new position of CCBM Australia general manager. He arrives with extensive experience…
Read MoreThe National Ready Mixed Concrete Association has chartered a Small Producer Council, aimed at shaping the future of committee and staff work supporting the group’s widest range of members. The SPC was formed to ensure participants have an opportunity to lead a conversation on their unique needs and consult peers on issues of most consequence to their businesses. James Schelzi…
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