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Cram-A-Lot VB Vertical Balers Series.
J.V. Manufacturing, Springdale, Ark., has introduced a complete line of Cram-A-Lot vertical balers. Features include:• A loading gate that uses gas springs to open the loading door after each compaction stroke
• An electro-magnetic door-interlock system, which holds the loading door securely in place until the baler has completed the compaction cycle
• A 5-inch reduction in infeed height
• A larger feed opening allows larger material to be loaded in the chamber without the need for breaking down
Visit www.cram-a-lot.com for more information.
Andela Glass Crusher.
Andela Products Ltd., Richfield Springs, N.Y., has announced the development of the new Andela Glass Crusher. Features include:• Reduces glass bottles into a 2-inch-minus particle size
• Designed for indoor portable use
• Discharges into a Gaylord box
• Powered by a 220-volt single phase motor
Visit www.andelaproducts.com for more information.
Triple/S Dynamics Slipstick Conveyor.
Dallas-based Triple/S Dynamics has introduced a horizontal conveyor with no external moving parts. Features include:• Powered by an electric-drive motor, which is housed in an enclosed unit
• Motor powers the conveyor system using a slow-forward, quick-return motion that causes the material to slide along the length of the conveyor
• The Slipstick design eliminates springs, rollers and belts
• Enclosed Slipstick conveyor can be used as a variation on the open-pan Slipstick for increased safety
Visit www.sssdynamics.com or call (800) 527-2116 for more information.
Thermo Scientific Niton XL3t 800.
Thermo Scientific Inc., Waltham, Mass., has announced that its handheld Niton XL3t 800 XRF analyzer now offers the benefit of coating thickness and coating weight measurement. Other features include:• Designed to provide a nondestructive solution for gauging the effectiveness of coating and plating systems
• Provides more accurate data than non-XRF technologies, according to the manufacturer
• Can measure irregularly shaped samples as well as small-diameter wiring or tubing, eliminating the need to cut samples for benchtop analysis
• Can also be equipped with small-spot sample analysis
Visit www.thermo.com/niton or e-mail niton@thermofisher.com for more information.
Steco Scrapper Container Loader System. Steco, a manufacturer of transfer and dump trailers, has introduced its new Scrapper container loader. Features include:
• The two-part system consists of the transfer trailer base and the container packer/loading sleeve (CL unit)
• Travels on its own transport trailer and requires no special setup at a job site
• Self-contained with its own diesel-powered unit to drive the hydraulics
• The shipping container is placed behind the transfer-base trailer so its floor and the trailer floor are at the same height
• Comes with an integrated scale
Visit www.stecotrailers.com or call (800) 627-8326 for more information.
Terex J-1160 Jaw Crusher.
Terex Finlay, Cedar Rapids, Iowa has launched the J-1160 jaw crusher to complement its existing range of crushers and screeners. Features include:• A 40-inch-by-24-inch Jaques jaw chamber
• An advanced PLC control system that facilitates an automatic start/stop sequence
• Includes a hydrostatic system that allows for reverse crushing, a CAT C9 engine, a vibrating grizzly feeder with integrated pre-screen and a heavy-duty chassis
Visit www.terexfinlay.com for more information.
Solaronics Two-Stage Infrared Heaters.
Solaronics, Rochester, Mich., has introduced True Dual Two-Stage Infrared Heaters. The heaters are designed to heat large ceiling spaces with open doors, such as distribution centers and warehouses. Features include:• Typically for new buildings and retrofits to existing buildings
• Operates on natural gas or LP gas (propane)
• Air and gas flows are regulated at both the high- and low-heat stages
• Input ratings range from 85,000/65,000 British thermal units per hour (BTUH) (high heat/low heat) to 200,000/145,000 BTUH
• Direct spark ignition, safety shut-off and heavy-duty 12-gauge black steel combustion and heat exchanger tubes
Visit www.solaronicsusa.com for more information.
Heil Half/Pack Front Loader.
Heil Environmental has worked with the Curotto-Can company to update its Half/Pack front loaders to improve integration with the Curotto-Can automated system. Other features include:• An extendable arm attached to a collection can
• Can pick up 8-cubic-yard and 10-cubic-yard commercial containers
• Offers payloads up to 1,200 pounds per cubic yard, a packer cycle time of 22 to 26 seconds and arm cycle times of 18 to 20 seconds
• Fully welded, interlaced subframe designed to help the body withstand the stresses of large payloads and rough terrain
Visit www.heil.com for more information.
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