To keep field sales representatives, operations managers and quality control staff connected to vital ready mixed order dispatch information, Jonel Engineering has developed the Clutch IOS for Apple iPad and iPhone equipment. It enables users to take their business with them anytime, anywhere.
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ClearSpan shelters CTS cement stock
With increasing labor costs and quality control concerns, Rapid Set Cement-proprietor CTS Cement Manufacturing decided it needed a building to store raw materials at its Logansport, Ind., packaging operation. “We have unpredictable and rainy weather,” explains Production and Quality Manager Craig Kline. “Our raw materials were being stored outside and we needed a building to keep them dry and usable as they will not feed or flow when wet.”
Read MoreReady mixed reclaimer
Concrete Reclaimers, Inc. has introduced a system aimed at increasing producers’ per-truck profit with the effective removal and stockpiling of coarse and fine aggregate from returned mixes.
Read MoreSafety goggle
The Uvex Carbonvision safety goggle weighs only 46 grams, making it among the world’s lightest wide-view goggle available. The style’s proprietary Uvex Dura-streme dual lens coating ensures maximum anti-scratch and anti-fog properties for longer lens life, clear vision and improved worker safety, even in the most demanding environments.
Read MoreRFID tracking device
The ST-570-HZ is a powered-active RFID tracking device that wirelessly identifies individual equipment, allowing worksite managers to track the location and activity of all capital assets, automatically. The product works seamlessly with any OEM GoPod data capture hub to record machine transactions of all types such as vehicle identification, and the distribution of fuel and other service consumables. It also generates data that is critical for inventory allocation and management, and for maintenance and repair scheduling.
Read MorePower factor correction
WEG Electric has introduced a complete line of power correction products that will improve a plant’s power factor and support users in their efforts of reducing energy consumption and avoid costs or penalties from the utilities. This new line incorporates contactors, individual single and three phase capacitors, as well as a totally new three phase enclosed capacitor with a NEMA 4 enclosure as standard.
Read MoreAggregate handling equipment
Eriez announced the availability of a brochure, which explains that the most popular Eriez products are now ready for next-day shipment through the company’s EriezXpress Program. The eight-page brochure highlights products in the EriezXpress Program, including plate magnets, grates, traps, small coolant cleaners and lifting magnets, high speed vibratory feeders, bin vibrators, magnetic rolls and more.
Read MoreBin Level Indicator
The manufacturer bills the Model RH as the only economical rotary paddle bin level indicator incorporating locally visible high intensity LED indication as standard.
Read MoreBridge Paver
The Bid-Well 4800 bridge paver boasts new features that improve the machine’s flexibility and ease of operation. The new fogging system offers adjustable and removable spray nozzles that make the system more user-friendly.
Read MoreTires rank as key component of CSA inspections
Tires have always been a big piece of the puzzle in construction fleets, ranking among the biggest non-labor expense items business owners grapple with daily.
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