Next up in our six-part troubleshooting fluid system connection
leaks article series is understanding the causes of circumferential
tube cracks. Specifically, we are investigating circumferential
tube...
Posted On 04/14/2021
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The West Virginia Department of Highways has the responsibility to
maintain and repair thousands of miles of public roads and state
highways to support the environment and communities that call...
Posted On 04/06/2021
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With the increased emphasis to reduce emissions, air pollution,
resource waste, and traffic noise, government legislation is
pushing towards the use of electric power to drive ancillaries in
work...
Posted On 03/09/2021
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Next in our series of Troubleshooting Leaks in tube fitting and
adapter connections is leaks that are coming from O-Ring Face
Seal (ORFS) braze sleeve connections. In this post, we
investigate the...
Posted On 03/04/2021
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Corrosion management and prevention is a critical factor in many
industrial settings. Left untreated, corrosion can put
infrastructure, safety and business performance at risk – with
potentially...
Posted On 03/04/2021
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Combining innovative thinking with core technological competency
can tame the challenges of off-road machinery operating in
hazardous mining, agricultural, forestry, material handling,
and...
Posted On 02/11/2021
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After witnessing firsthand what the PowerTilt Tilting Coupler and
the PowerGrip Multi-Purpose Jaw Bucket could do for a neighboring
county’s public works department, Paul Stubbs, Road Supervisor...
Posted On 02/02/2021
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When skid steers first arrived on the scene in the
industry, their small size was their greatest advantage. But
as this versatile equipment has evolved, modern day skid
steers are three to four times...
Posted On 01/30/2021
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As the wheel loader is the stalwart of the construction site,
equipment manufacturers know that technological advances are
important in their customers' buying decisions. Add in the
stringent...
Posted On 01/30/2021
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The evolution and refinement of the hydraulic excavator’s design
have been constant, with today’s
models incorporating electrification, hydraulic
technology, and machine analytics; which all...
Posted On 01/30/2021
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Stricter exhaust emission limits and diesel driving bans are on
everyone's lips. Many local authorities are tightening their
environmental regulations. As a result, particularly economical...
Posted On 01/28/2021
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Looking for efficiency and reliability as well as peak power for
on-highway and off-highway vehicles, both electric and hybrid?
Comparison analysis and 135 million road miles logged have shown
that...
Posted On 01/26/2021
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Since the 1960s, the diesel internal combustion engine (ICE) has
reigned as the powerplant of choice for off-road heavy equipment,
offering high levels of power and torque relative to weight...
Posted On 01/22/2021
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There is hardly any question that the 21st century is bringing
about a revolution in construction processes and equipment. Many of
the aspects of what’s traditionally thought of as manual labor...
Posted On 01/22/2021
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Internet of Things (IoT) technology enables otherwise unconnected
objects to be connected digitally. The technology already is
transforming industries such as automobile manufacturing,...
Posted On 01/22/2021
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In the residential excavation field, time is money. For Ken
Williams of Williams Loader Services Inc. the time savings that he
gained from adding a PowerGrip multipurpose bucket to his CAT 314
was...
Posted On 01/19/2021
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A cramped, crowded, urban construction zone hardly seems the place
for a 100-ton excavator or dozer. That’s why, in the 1980s, compact
versions of these and other standard construction machines...
Posted On 01/15/2021
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The construction boom in Western Washington spawned many new
entrants to the construction business. The leaders of the pack
availed themselves of the right tools needed to provide quality
workmanship...
Posted On 01/13/2021
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It is not unusual in the Pacific Northwest to get substantial
rainfall, up to eighteen inches in thirty-six hours, which results
in severe damage to forest roads. To make matters worse, many
of these...
Posted On 12/10/2020
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Construction equipment endures harsh environments. Parker
understands the construction market’s constant battle with
corrosion in these harsh environments – and the costly
downtime that comes with it....
Posted On 12/04/2020
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