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Navman Introduces Qtanium 300 GPS Tracking Device for Off-Road Construction Vehicles
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| Qtanium 300 |
September 2, 2010 — Navman Wireless has released the Qtanium 300, a GPS tracking device for all makes and models of off-road construction equipment, designed for use with the company’s OnlineAVL2 fleet tracking and management system.
“Being able to see the location of both on- and off-road fleet vehicles in real time on the same map display, and access reports on the entire fleet from the same application, is far more efficient and effective than using different programs for different kinds of vehicles,” said Renaat Ver Eecke, vice president and general manager of Navman Wireless North America, Glenview, Ill.. “Dispatchers, fleet managers and executives now have all the information they need to monitor and optimize their operations in one place.” ...Read Full Article
NALE Delivers First Effer 2200 to North America
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| Effer 2200 |
August 3, 2010 — North American Lifting Equipment, (NALE) Akron, Ohio, the sole Effer USA import distributor, continues to expand on its specialization in utility contractor and crane-for-hire markets. Effer’s range of cranes, up to 300 tonne/meter, compliments its specialized strategy particularly with the growing crane for hire sector and, accordingly, NALE is excited to announce the delivery of the very first Effer 2200 in the US and Canada into Manhattan, N.Y. The Effer 2200 is the largest production truck-mounted crane in the world in reach and moment standards, according to NALE. ...Read Full Article
Talbert Introduces Self-Loading Double Schnabel Trailer
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Talbert's Double Schnabel trailer
| July 19, 2010 – Talbert Manufacturing, Rensselaer, Ind., announces a newly designed 75-ton Double Schnabel trailer to deliver greater safety, stability, and ease of transport to the wind energy industry. It also can be converted (with optional components) for use in heavy haul construction transport. Units are also available in single and multiple combinations for wind towers. The trainer is self-sustaining and self-loading with hydraulic-lift capabilities that eliminate the need for cranes during load or unload. ...Read Full Article
Auburn Gear Launches New Compact Drive Series
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| The 70CD is first in a new series of compact drives. |
July 6, 2010—OEMs of mobile off-highway construction and agricultural equipment can achieve greater design freedom and flexibility with the new CD series of compact drives from Auburn Gear, Auburn, Ind.
First in the series is the 70CD model, which features maximum intermittent output torque of 70,000 lb-in. and a broad range of ratios. Two other CD models with higher output torque and dynamic load capacities are scheduled for release in the coming months. ...Read Full Article
OEM Data Delivery Unveils No-Frills Hour Meter Technology
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| OEM Data Delivery's ST-570-100H |
June 14, 2010 — OEM Data Delivery, Shelton, Conn., has introduced an RFID hour meter designed to be the lowest-cost wireless remote hour meter in the industry. The OEM DD ST-570-100H captures and securely transmits equipment use information. It is wireless, paperless, and hands-free. This new hour meter, designed to satisfy basic requirements, is ideally suited to compressors, light towers and small equipment where hours in use is the only information needed. An optional feature allows the capture of dispensed fuel data as well as hours. The ST-570 was engineered using the same user-friendly design and field-proven hardware as the company’s feature-rich radio and cellular hour meter devices. ...Read Full Article
Continental's Pneumatic Radial Industrial Tire Reduces Punctures, Flats
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| ContiRT20 pneumatic radial industrial tire | May 10, 2010 – After an 18-month engineering, development, and testing program, Continental Tire the Americas, LLC, Fort Mill, S.C., has added an entirely new product to its portfolio. The ContiRT20 Performance, a pneumatic radial industrial tire, is designed with special features that reduce punctures, flats, and heat buildup. Continental unveiled this tire in size 12.00 R 20 last month at Bauma. ...Read Full Article
Doran Tire Pressure System Provides Real-Time Monitoring
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| Doran 360CE System | March 26, 2010 — Doran Manufacturing, Cincinnati, Ohio, has introduced the Doran 360CE™ tire pressure monitoring system, designed for commercial equipment used for mining, construction and earth moving applications. The device is ideal for all sizes and configurations of commercial equipment, and programming and installation of the digital LCD display and valve-mounted sensors can be accomplished without any special tools in less than an hour. The large-bore sensors are built with high-impact nylon and include potting material to secure the internal components and provide protection against vibration and high temperatures. ...Read Full Article
Trojan Refines Deep-Cycle Battery Line, Adds 18-Month Warranty
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T2 Technology has been added to Trojan's most popular batteries.
| March 9, 2010 – “Technological advances in OEM-manufactured products place even greater demands on battery performance,” said Gordon Beckley, senior vice president of engineering for Trojan Battery Co., Santa Fe Springs, Calif. "These new advances, coupled with aggressive use, have created a need for a more robust battery." To meet this need, Trojan Battery Co. announced it has introduced T2 Technology to its most popular flooded, deep cycle golf, renewable energy, floor machine, AWP, marine and RV batteries. Trojan’s T2 Technology integrates a series of refinements that enhance performance characteristics, resulting in a more robust battery design. ...Read Full Article
MEC’s Ultra-Deck 40-Foot Titan Boom Hits the Road
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| MEC 40-Foot Titan Boom Lift | February 2, 2010 – For the second year, MEC Aerial Work Platforms, Kerman, Calif., is going on a road trip, and this year the MEC RoadShow will feature the 3084RT Speed Level, the 37-foot 3772ES and 26-foot 2633ES electric rough-terrain scissor lifts, and the new, unique Titan Boom 40-S ultra-deck boom lift. This boom lift features the 4,000-pound capacity, the work area of an ultra-deck scissor lift, and the reach and rotation of a boom lift. ...Read Full Article
Wood’s Powr-Grip Uses Vacuum Power to Lift, Maneuver and Transport
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| Wood's Powr-Grip's MRT4 | January 18, 2010 — Today's construction professionals depend on the right tools and equipment to meet productivity goals and deliver high-quality customer service. The MRT4 Manual Rotator/Tilter, from Wood’s Powr-Grip, Laurel, Mont., utilizes the power of vacuum to lift, maneuver and transport glass, steel, curtain walls, insulated wall panels, and a wide variety of other materials. Delivering manual 360° rotation and 90° tilt from any rotated position, these below-the-hook vacuum lifters are equipped with movable vacuum pads and removable extension arms for handling loads in a variety of sizes and weights up to 700 pounds. Flexible rubber vacuum pads attach securely to the load while providing a convenient and more secure way to move materials without harming most surfaces. Compatible with cranes, forklifts and hoists, these vacuum lifters offer both time and cost savings, in the shop or on the installation site. ...Read Full Article
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2009-08-25: : Largest Potain MDT Features Folding Jib and Counterjib
2009-08-25: : Critical Care for Wire Rope
In conjunction with proper operation and maintenance, regular inspections are crucial to a wire rope’s long-term success.
2009-08-17: : Software Used in Crane Business Management
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2009-08-11: : A1A Software Integrates GPS and Dispatch into Tracking System
2009-05-26: : IMT Expands Knuckleboom Crane Product Line
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