A ‘Concrete’ Mystery

Researchers have enlisted the resources of one of the world’s leading X-ray facilities at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory in Lemont, Ill. to help discover what lies inside German-born artist Wolf Vostell’s “Concrete Book #83.”  The results of the X-ray scans, which will be published in an unnamed journal, hope to uncover a short book by…

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Braided hydraulic hose

Two-wire braided Aeroquip by Danfoss EC881 Dynamax hose is engineered to offer reliability and extended service life, reducing maintenance time, costs and waste. Suiting small equipment, it is available in -4 through -24 sizes (0.25- to 1.5-inch inner diameter). EC881 outperforms standard EN 857 type 2SC hose specifications with a 35 percent higher pressure rating, 26 percent higher operating temperature,…

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Kenworth opens Paccar TX-18 series automated transmission order book

Kenworth Truck has added the Paccar TX-18 and TX-18 Pro automated transmissions as options for T680, T880 and W990 models running Paccar MX-11 or MX-13 engines. Both 18-speed transmissions build upon the efficiency of the Paccar TX-12, which was designed to be the most efficient on-highway automated transmission.  The TX-18 offers additional capability for on-highway use, such as heavy haul…

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On/off road tires

The all position General Grabber OA 2 and OA 2 Wide Base tires sport a new tread compound to improve mileage, chip and chunk resistance, and protect the casing to allow for multiple retreads. Both are engineered to provide traction, minimal stone retention, and durability in on-/off-road conditions, and succeed the sunsetting first generation versions.  “Drivers should expect a reduction…

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Digital forms builder program

Programmers present HCSS Forms as a digital forms builder that eliminates paperwork; improves worker productivity; and, equips construction crews to answer questions online, add photos, generate smart forms or sign off on forms without manually filling them out. Available in the HCSS Field app as an enhancement to the HeavyJob and Safety modules, HCSS Forms allows users to: Create forms…

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