The KettleTag Plus EZ sets a standard for survivable identification of galvanized steel. Product ID tags subjected to the nine-step galvanizing process have traditionally required lamination after printing. KettleTag Plus tags are ready to attach after printing with no additional steps required. Fabricators and galvanizers can print them, attach it to the product, and read the barcode after the galvanizing…
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Besser Co. engineers have for generations observed customers debate the selection of machines with mold or table (impact) vibration. With the manufacturer’s Servopac Infinity technology, producers no longer need to confront decisions on vibration type. The Servopac Infinity redefines unit masonry production with a game-changing, patented vibration system, Besser officials note. Producers can set up the machine to run either…
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One of the major innovations premiering at The Precast Show 2023 (February 23-25, Columbus, Ohio) is a pinpoint placement machine engineered to succeed mix delivery by crane and bucket, gantry devices or specialized vehicles in precast, prestressed concrete production, while eliminating most of the labor typically required along formwork or casting beds. The EquipPro Spider Bot couples artificial intelligence and…
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Founded in 1989 to serve Ottawa and eastern Ontario markets, M CON Products Inc. is a leading provider of precast concrete infrastructure components. It produces everything from manholes and catch basins, to pipe, box culvert and other critical concrete structures supporting residential and commercial developments. As the City of Ottawa and surrounding areas have grown, so too has M CON,…
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Thousands of bridges across the country need repair and modernization, with the impact on the economy going way beyond the cost of reconstruction, particularly for the supply chain. These blockages have cost hundreds of millions of hours of productivity from trucks idling in traffic when bridges fail or while road crews are working on them. Aging bridges are part of…
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By Jason Straka Reducing net carbon dioxide emissions in finished concrete is a critical endeavor for the industry. As portland cement production accounts for a measurable percentage of global man-made CO2 emissions, stakeholders are under a microscope to change the way they finish binders and develop new approaches that are more sustainable through the entire cycle of concrete production. From…
Read MorePeterbilt Motors Co. recently launched the Model 389X, embodying the heritage of the manufacturer’s heavy duty workhorse and featuring bold styling and bright exterior features. The truck includes a highly polished hood crown surrounding a classic-style, louvered grille sheet inspired by the first 1939 Peterbilt. The hood features a brightly polished centerline trim, exclusive side-hood chrome accents and polished fenders.…
Read MoreOne of past decade’s best examples of equipment uptake among North American ready mixed concrete producers is also a textbook case of user experience-driven continuous improvement. Shumaker Industries piloted and initially deployed its Load and Go automated mixer truck wash station over a 2007-2012 window. Operators saw the 12- x 15-ft. aluminum frame device—outfitted with hoses and wands feeding nozzles…
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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 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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