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Northshore 5100-SE Material Handler.
Northshore Manufacturing, Two Harbors, Minn., has introduced the Builtrite Model 5100-SE material handler, designed for industrial, heavy-cycle-duty applications such as scrap and solid waste handling. Features include:•
A weight of 53,000 pounds and a 47-foot horizontal reach•
A higher power-to-weight ratio with the high-tensile-strength boom•
A 250-horsepower TEFC, 460-volt, three-phase electric motor with soft-start controller•
360-degree continuous rotation on large pedestal base•
A central console control with instrumentation, start/stop controls and additional electrical circuits availableVisit www.builtritehandlers.com for more information.
Eriez EcoTowerSort Sorting System.
Eriez, Erie, Pa., and German-based Toratec have combined their magnetic separation and metal sorting technologies to create the new EcoTowerSort, designed for sorting aluminum, stainless steel, copper cables and heavy fractions. Features include:•
Modular sorting technologies include rare-earth drum separators, eddy-current separators and inductive sensor sorters•
Vertical stacked design saves space by eliminating numerous conveyor and feeder systems, facilitating integration into existing plants•
Available in 24- to 118-inch lengthsVisit www.eriez.com for more information.
Atlas Copco MultiGrapples.
Atlas Copco Construction Equipment LLC, Commerce City, Colo., has extended its line of MultiGrapples. The company has added six models to serve carriers with service weights ranging from 1,400 to 160,000 pounds. Features include:•
360-degree hydraulic rotary drive•
Blades designed to be reversed and replaced to minimize downtime•
An open lattice jaw designed to improve visibilityVisit www.atlascopco.com for more information.
Superior Industries RazerTail Truck Unloader.
Superior Industries, Morris, Minn., has expanded its line of RazorTail truck unloaders to include a model equipped with a 48-foot folding discharge conveyor. Other features include:•
Designed to quickly move material from belly or dump trucks•
An electrical panel offers push-button operation for hoppers, control pump and drive motorsVisit www.superior-ind.com for more information.
Bunting Magnetics DragSlide Conveyor.
Bunting Magnetics Co., Newton, Kan., has introduced the new DragSlide conveyor, which is designed to convey difficult shredded plastic films and light fluffy fiber materials. Features include:
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Dual, chain-driven UHMW (ultra-high molecular weight) flights, which drag the shredded material inside the enclosed conveyor frame•
Designed in the same shapes and configurations as the company’s standard grinder feeder conveyors•
Optional rare earth plate magnets can be installed in the conveyor’s discharge chute to further purify materialVisit www.buntingmagnetics.com for more information.
SEM Jackhammer Hard-Drive Shredder.
Security Engineered Machinery (SEM), Westboro, Mass., has introduced the Jackhammer, a shredder designed to destroy computer hard drives, optical media and other electronic devices, such as cell phones, BlackBerries and memory sticks. Features include:•
An in-feed opening of 10.75 inches by 2.5 inches•
Sawtooth cutters reduce material to 1.5-inch shreds•
A 5-horsepower motor•
A footprint of 54 inches by 50 inches by 89 inches•
Equipped with discharge conveyor•
Mounted on casters for mobilityVisit www.semshred.com for more information.
SensGard SG31 Hearing Protection.
SensGard LLC, Rochester, N.Y., has introduced new SensGard SG31 hearing protection, which has a noise-reduction rating of 31 decibels. SG31 is designed for use in extreme noise environments. Features include:•
Designed to provide consistent protection without distortion across all frequencies•
Glasses and safety goggles will not compromise product fit or performance•
Requires no batteriesVisit www.sensgard.com for more information.
Seda Module One Drainage System.
Seda Environmental, St. Petersburg, Fla., has introduced the Module One Drainage System, its smallest fully integrated fluid evacuation system designed for the removal of gasoline, antifreeze, windshield washer and oils from end-of-life vehicles. Features include:• Suction and air pressure are used to remove up to 98 percent of all liquid contaminants in end-of-life vehicles
• Can be used indoors or outdoors, in a single bay or twin bay setup
• Suitable for full-service auto dismantlers and recyclers using one to 10 dismantling bays/lifts
Visit www.seda-environmental.com for more information.
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