Products

Bergkamp has launched the M1E self-propelled continuous slurry seal and micro surfacing paver. The machine has two main advantages over older versions, said the manufacturer: it is easier to operate and has electronic mix control and diagnostics. “It is much simpler to operate than the old-style machine,” said Bergkamp general manager Bill Cooper. “The operator can pick it up much quicker which means that if you lose an operator you can get a new one up to speed faster.”

GKN Land Systems has launched a range of service-free driveshafts at Conexpo. Developed exclusively for off-highway applications, the Synergy range of inverted slip design driveshafts combines the benefits of GKN’s Rockford and Bruneck ranges. Doing so has allowed the firm to reduce overall driveshaft weight without compromising on strength and durability.

ContiTech has announced the development of conveyor belts able to work with hotter and larger materials. The company’s tailor-made, heat-resistant conveyor belts now feature a new “heat control” insulating layer, ContiTech said on Monday at Conexpo 2014. That insulating layer reduces the transmission of heat from the surface of the conveyor belt to the strength members of the carcass by as much as 40ºC.

MOBA has developed a new temperature scanner system called the PAVE-IR, designed to help operators avoid laying incorrectly heated asphalt. From mixing plant to compaction, getting the temperature of asphalt right is critical. Cold asphalt can lead to road damage, which results in additional costs of up to 46% due shorter surface lifetimes. The new MOBA PAVE-IR aims for an optimum asphalt material mix and the best possible process flow says the manufacturer.

Asphalt plant manufacturer Astec, an Astec Industries company, has outlined its innovative approach by offering asphalt mix producers a 100% reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) plant. With the addition of the 100% RAP plant to its product line, Astec said it is now able to offer a complete array of plants covering the spectrum from 0% to 100% RAP usage. Astec calls the 100% RAP plant the RAP KING, and it is being seen as part of a display showcasing the company’s entire range of drum offerings highlighting

Trimble and GOMACO announced the release of a new stringless 3D paving control solution with CAN-bus integration into GOMACO slipform pavers at Conexpo 2014. Using field-proven Trimble total stations, on-machine positioning sensors and office software, the new Trimble PCS900 Paving Control System allows contractors to pave an accurate and consistent concrete surface with increased productivity and yield. The solution will be sold through GOMACO in North America on new and existing GHP-2800 four-track slipfo

Improved data transfer and expanded diagnostics are among the key new features of Ascorel onboard scales, including the MC 402+. The improvements were made while never losing track of a key Ascorel differentiator: design products with wheeled loader operators in mind. “The products have an operator-first mentality,” said Michel Magnesi, who leads technical support and training for the company’s North American operations. “We actually designed the interface around the needs of the operator.” The operator b

Metso has unveiled its innovative two-in-one Lokotrack LT220D, the latest addition to its mobile crushing and screening equipment range. Claiming it to be the most compact track-mounted combination of a cone crusher and a screen ever made, the company says the combination into a single track-mounted plant will reduce operational costs in several ways, most notably by substantially lowering fuel consumption and reducing the need for maintenance. In addition, the unit is compact and highly transportable.

Komatsu’s upgraded D155AX-8 crawler dozer meets Tier 4 Final requirements and is powered by an SAA6D140E-7 engine rated at 264kW. Not only does the engine produce lower emissions, it is also said to be more productive, dependable and efficient, with lower fuel consumption and better response.

A key launch for Komatsu comes in the shape of its new Dash 11 series excavators, with the PC240LC-11 and PC490LC-11 both making their debut at Conexpo 2014. The PC240 weighs from 24.7-25tonnes depending on specification, with power from a 132kW diesel, while the PC490 weighs from 47.9-50tonnes depending on specification and is driven by a 268kW diesel.

JCB has extended its telescopic handler range, with the addition of a heavy-duty machine that has been designed for tough operating conditions. The 560-80 has a two-stage boom capable of lifting 6,000kg (12,000lb in the US market) with a maximum working height of 8.1m (26’2”), with a 1,750kg (3,750lb for the US) load capacity at full forward reach.

Weir Minerals’ new Enduron SP series cone crushers are said to deliver a very high production capacity per ore ratio, which is achieved by combining the power of a higher eccentric speed (375rpm) with the potential of a bulkier crushing chamber. The company said that the new Enduron family of comminution products positions it as a more complete partner with mine operators around the world and adds to its reputation in the industry for more than 75 years, serving mining and aggregate operations worldwide.

Caterpillar has updated its hybrid crawler excavator, with the launch of the 336F H, incorporating Tier 4 Final power. The company claims that fuel savings of up to 30% are possible against the standard 336F excavator, despite the C9.3 engine achieving lower fuel consumption than the previous model. The engine has an automatic speed control system that lowers rpm during low load conditions. It also comes with an ECO mode that allows operators to tailor machine performance to the application. The excavator