Engines, Components & Tyres

Bobcat's improved all-steel roller suspension undercarriage is now offered as an option for the T190, T250, T300 and T320 compact tracked loader models. The suspension system improves ride quality for the operator, boosts performance and productivity and increases service life. Easy to maintain, this system is available in addition to the recently upgraded standard solid-mounted undercarriage. Both systems offer better performance than the undercarriage system previously used on Bobcat compact tracked loade

An EC-funded project aims to coordinate research on essential tyre/road interaction parameters. A competition will help raise awareness of the project Drivers need grip between the tyres and the road to accelerate, decelerate or change the direction of a moving road vehicle. Grip is provided by the skid resistance properties of the road surface in combination with the friction characteristics of the tyre. This combination is critical for safe driving, and many European countries have investigated the corre

With a new wave of exhaust emission regulations coming shortly, engine manufacturers are well on track to develop new solutions as Mike Woof reports A wave of technological advances has made the current generation of diesels the cleanest industrial engines ever produced. Driven by tightening controls on emissions, manufacturers have had to develop an array of innovative solutions that will help cut particulate and NOx being emitted from the tailpipe. When the phased reduction in exhaust emissions was first

Kennametal has introduced new retainers for its line of TSC step-shank tools used on large-track trenchers. The new retainers, designated TR3, have a patented design that enables them to be installed and removed easily and quickly. The flush style of the TR3 also employs three tabs, or 'ears' that are twice as thick as previous designs, ensuring a more secure fit into the block and contributing to the speedy installation and removal. Steve Lantz, Kennametal's trenching accounts manager, said: "These retaine

With the launch of its innovative D7E diesel-electric bulldozer, Caterpillar has shaken up this traditionally conservative market Only rarely do product innovations come to market that can truly be described as groundbreaking, but Caterpillar's D7E fits that bill. To understand the giant leap that the D7E represents, it is important to recognise Caterpillar's long history in the bulldozer market, which is unmatched by any of its rivals. Caterpillar pioneered the crawler track with founder, Ben Holt, havin

CMS Cepcor (CMS) has increased its range of replacement asphalt plant wear parts and spare parts thanks to a company expansion. As well as providing compatible replacement parts to suit all popular asphalt plants, CMS says it has an extensive range of quality replacement spare parts to suit asphalt plants including dryers, elevators and screen section spares.

Southco has developed what it describes as a complete rotary latch system solution said to meet the growing demands of the off-highway sector for increased machine and construction equipment security, while also providing better safety for operators. The innovative R4 Rotary Latch system, available in a mechanical or electro-mechanical format for interior and exterior use, has three main elements - the rotary latch, cable and actuator.

Metso has launched its redesigned Trellex ABC 70 belt scraper – said to have 25% more wear life and improved stability and performance. The Trellex ABC 70 is also said by Metso to be more easily available to “hard working quarries worldwide”. Fully compatible with other Trellex Pre-Cleaner such as ABC 90 and ABC 95, the ABC 70 ensures that no mechanical alterations are necessary if changing to a different blade type.

Element Six claims construction tool life is increased by 34% through use of its new HardZone synthetic diamond encapsulation technology. According to the company, the HardZone process can be used by tool manufacturers to either extend tool life or increase productivity, and is said to have been designed for easy adoption by tool manufacturers.