Materials

Vulcan Burners scores success in UK asphalt

April 16, 2015

Vulcan Burners are enjoying continued success with proven results; the Vulcan burner has become the number one choice for major asphalt producers. With the successful implementation of burner replacement programs, our customers have effectively reduced their fuel costs and lower emissions.

UK: FM Conway and Nynas agree Thames River bitumen storage deal

April 15, 2015

Infrastructure services contractor FM Conway has signed a deal to supply Nynas, a UK provider of bitumen binder, with bitumen from its recently rebuilt Imperial Wharf terminal. The facility is on the River Thames in the town of Gravesend, near the mouth of the river and down river from London. FM Conway invested around €3.5 million to refurbish the terminal which was finished last September. The terminal has the capacity to dock and store up to 7,500tonnes of bitumen. Under the deal, Nynas will bas

Terex Finlay develops new mobile jaw crusher

April 10, 2015

A versatile new primary mobile jaw crusher has been developed by Terex Finlay. The high performance J-1170AS is built around the productive Terex 1100mm x 700mm jaw crusher, which is a proven machine in a range of tough recycling and aggregate production applications. A key feature of this model is the onboard detachable sizing screen, which allows for better control by the operator. The Terex 1100mm x 700mm jaw chamber provides good material reduction and product sizing when processing blasted quarry roc

Chinese highway projects now underway

March 30, 2015

Two major highway projects are now moving forward in China, with one connecting Guangdong Province with Guangzhou Province and the other lcoated in Yunnan Province. The second stage of Guangzhou-Foshan-Zhaoqing highway project will provide an improved link between Guangdong Province and Guangzhou Province and work will commence at the end of 2015. The new highway will connect Zhaoqing in Guangdong Province with Shijing in Guangzhou Province. The project is worth US$2 billion and the work is expected to be c

RMD Kwikform 3D viaduct design aids single concrete pour in Norway

March 13, 2015

Engineers with RMD Kwikform used 3D modelling to overcome challenging terrain and tight schedules for pouring a single-deck concrete viaduct in mid-Norway. The Doro Viaduct is a post-tension three-span single-carriageway measuring 9.5m wide. It forms an important part of the large realignment of the E39 Harangen-Høgkjølen route in the Trondheim mid-region of Norway. The project needed a formwork and shoring solution to support a 93m-long, 750m3 single-deck pour for the three span Doro viaduct in Norway. For

RMD Kwikform 3D viaduct design aids single concrete pour in Norway

March 13, 2015

Engineers with RMD Kwikform used 3D modelling to overcome challenging terrain and tight schedules for pouring a single-deck concrete viaduct in mid-Norway. The Doro Viaduct is a post-tension three-span single-carriageway measuring 9.5m wide. It forms an important part of the large realignment of the E39 Harangen-Høgkjølen route in the Trondheim mid-region of Norway. The project needed a formwork and shoring solution to support a 93m-long, 750m3 single-deck pour for the three span Doro viaduct in Norway. For

CDE Global improves its ProGrade screen design

March 10, 2015

Materials washing specialists CDE Global has announced the introduction of several screens in the ProGrade range which it says are lighter but stronger and so require less power to operate. The bolted screens also include no welds and are galvanised as standard, all of which serves to maximise plant life, maximise plant availability and minimise maintenance time. The patent pending CDE U-Span cross members are modular in design and have increased space between screen decks, allowing for quick and easy acces

Sandvik improves its top end scalping range

March 9, 2015

Sandvik Construction mobile crushers and screens has improved its top-end scalper range with the introduction of the QE441, a refined version of the QE440. Improvements include updates to the screen box, screen drive and screen media to increase uptime, performance and versatility. Other improvements include upgrades to the apron plate feeder, wear resistant hopper and radio remote controls, all of which are fitted as standard. For more operator comfort and ease of control, the QE441 includes Sandvik’s sequ

Innovation is behind all business partnerships – with recycled asphalt a key source for revenue

March 6, 2015

While reclaimed asphalt pavement is not a new idea, there are new and innovative technologies coming all the time to improve its application and durability.

Chinese manufacturers competing in quarrying segment

March 5, 2015

Chinese firms are now gearing up to tackle the quarrying market - Mike Woof writes. One of the key developments of note for the bauma China exhibition in late 2014 was the number of Chinese manufacturers now looking to compete in the quarrying sector. Also of note was how Western manufacturers are also taking the emergent markets seriously, developing machines to counter this increased competition from China. In many cases Western manufacturers have partnered with Chinese firms, bought out Chinese companies