The electrification trend is clearly impacting the automotive
industry’s reliance on internal combustion engines (ICE). It is
even affecting change in off-road segments, such as construction.
With the...
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...
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...
Internet of Things (IoT) technology enables otherwise unconnected
objects to be connected digitally. The technology already is
transforming industries such as automobile manufacturing,...
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...
As we embark on an era where technology has seemingly evolved every
aspect of our lives, the agriculture industry as
well is undergoing an evolution. New technologies,
including drones, robots, GPS,...
Difficulty and danger have always been inherent in the mining
profession. Miners typically face risks ranging from flying debris
to mine collapse, to vehicular incidents. But as mining operations
move...
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...
The Tamrock Axera 226 — built in Lyon, France, by Sandvik Mining
and Construction — is a rubber-tired, twin-boom rock-drilling
machine. Typically used for underground hard-rock mining and
tunneling...
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...
Mobile off-road machinery is adding more advanced features such as
advanced load moment indication (LMI), automated dig routines, and
GPS based excavation and grading. In addition to...
It’s a sobering fact that many of the support structures holding up
the world’s electrical grid are nearing the end of their
serviceable life. After 50 or so years, wooden electric poles
and...
From piercing, punching or riveting applications in the automotive
industry to press applications within industrial automation, a
linear actuator can be found in virtually all manufacturing...
Think of a typical manufacturing or warehouse that benefits from
the speed and efficiency that a forklift brings to the
production. The forklift makes work easier, whether it be in
terms of better...
In a Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) system, solar radiation is
collected and concentrated, multiplying the sun's ambient heat to
temperatures in excess of 750°F. In the most common
application of CSP...
Wind turbines are designed to maximize power production based on
the predicted wind speeds found at the plant site. However,
excessive wind speeds are experienced at times, so it is crucial to
limit...
Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc. brings over 60 years of experience to the
highway, commercial and residential fields throughout central
Pennsylvania. They continue to grow their business by expanding
their...
These days, mobile machines used in a broad range of markets such
as agriculture, construction, forestry, material handling and
transportation are exceptionally sophisticated pieces of...
We think so, because OEMs can reduce the cost of underground
construction machines by using Parker's Overcenter Intelligent Flow
Control (IFC) architecture. Closed-loop hydraulic systems are
commonly...
Commonplace integrated hydraulic circuits can be found on mobile
applications in the construction, forestry, and material handling
markets. To meet the essential feature of load controls in...
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