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NEWPRODUCTS LATEST INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENTS
Volvo
volvoce.com
An upgrade from traditional Rapid Prep
single-layer hook and loop discs, the new ones
feature special three-dimensional, non-woven
abrasive layers. This design generates impressive
performance results, including more than
50-percent higher material removal rates (MRR).
It also ensures uniform finishing, with a conVolvo
Construction Equipment has upgraded its
zero-emissions, low-noise L20 and L25 Electric
compact wheel loaders to another level of
productivity, versatility and operator comfort.
Updates include increasing the maximum
speed to 12.4 mph (20km/h), the option to fit
a parallel linkage that delivers high breakout
torque in various applications, additional operator-friendly
features, and improved charging.
For operator comfort, noise levels were lowered
inside and outside the cab, thanks to a new
hydraulic pump and the relocation of the main
control valve from the cab to the front frame.
A new electric parking brake improves uptime
with hill-hold functionality, a convenient automatic
feature for operators working on inclines
or rough terrain. Because the disc brake in the
former model is replaced by a spring-applied
and hydraulic-released wet-disc brake, related
maintenance requirements are removed, helping
to cut costs and machine downtime.
The time it takes to achieve a full charge from
zero is only six hours with the 6-kW onboard
charger, if used with a 240V socket or level 2
public charging station. Speedier charging is
available with optional off-board DC fast chargers
at 11.5 kW or 17.3 kW.
Norton
nortonsga.us.com
FT-60-4 LP HD with optional
7' x 38 " air ramps and air ride 1st axle
sistently low surface finish value, and provides
forgiveness and reduced vibration on uneven
surfaces for maximum ergonomic use.
In addition, multiple layers of surface
conditioning material provide added life, fewer
disc changes for better efficiency, and reduced
vibration. So, the discs last longer and produce
significantly increased cutting rates and smearfree
finishes, simultaneously.
Norton's patented Vortex agglomerated
aluminum oxide grain technology delivers the
cutting power of a coarser grit, while producing
a finer finish in one abrasives disc solution.
Norton proprietary Clean Bond resin technology
guarantees smear-free finishes, even on high
nickel content alloys, and reduced loading when
cutting aluminum and other softer metals.
Discs are available in 41/2- by 7/8-inch and
41/2- x 5/8-inch, 11 sizes, in fine, very fine,
medium, and coarse grits. They are ideal for
light blending, stripping, edge breaking and
surface prep applications in key industries such
as metal fabrication and welding, aerospace,
transportation, energy and construction.
Felling Trailers
felling.com
" As equipment continues to get bigger and
wider, how weight is distributed can make or
break a trailer, " said Nathan Uphus, sales manager
at Felling Trailers.
" Our LP HD series tag has been designed and
engineered to accommodate equipment that
has an 8- to 8.5-foot-wide track gauge (center
to center of tracks), which will concentrate the
machine's weight directly over the side rails,
typically 10 feet-plus overall width machines. "
Two models are currently available:
* FT-50-3 LP HD triple-axle, 25-ton, with
24-, 26-, 28- and 30-foot deck lengths
* FT-60-4 LP HD quad-axle, 30-ton (4-axle
legality varies by state/providence);
28-, 30-, and 32-foot deck lengths.
The company also released design modifications
to the X-Force hydraulic detachable
gooseneck that enhance operator usability,
while reducing production time and materials.
More often than not, an operator must offload/load
equipment on less-than-ideal terrain
that is soft or uneven. Considering this scenario,
the gooseneck stirrups were designed to provide
an additional 1-3/4-inch ground clearance,
making the hookup/disconnect process easier.
Another feature simplifies the operation
process. As the deck is raised into position,
setting the trailer's ride height, the load blocks
auto-ratchet into position. An interlocking
connection between the load block and the
secondary lock mechanism synchronizes
the action of the two, eliminating the
independent lock handle.
Lastly, the trough of the gooseneck was
Saint-Gobain Abrasives, one of the world's largest
abrasives manufacturers, introduced Norton
Vortex Rapid Prep Non-Woven Flap Discs.
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Wide-set heavy construction equipment, like
mid-size crawler excavators and dozers, can be
challenging for any seasoned equipment hauler.
It's typically oversized, particularly heavy, and
unique in shape (length, height, and width).
Felling Trailers Inc. introduced Low Pro Heavy
Duty (LP HD) models, to its deck-over tag line,
for transporting such loads.
reconfigured for optimal performance of the
lock pin, allowing dirt and debris to fall away
more efficiently and substantially reducing
buildup over time.
Solid and reliable, Felling's X-Force HDG series,
with 35- to 60-ton load capacities, continues to
offer a broad selection of options and features to
ensure the trailer is built to the spec that owners/
operators need for their applications.
Family-owned and -operated Felling Trailers has
been known as an innovative solutions provider in
the transport industry for more than 45 years.
DEVELON
na.develon-ce.com
DEVELON (formerly Doosan Infracore) evolved
its compact equipment offering with a stronger
machine. The new DX89R-7 mini excavator
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