Element Six promises up to 40 times the life of standard milling machine picks
Element Six, the synthetic diamond division of DeBeers, has developed a revised design for its D Power road picks, claiming greatly extended working life. The D Power road pick will use a polycrystalline diamond (PCD) tip with an improved head design that incorporates tungsten carbide to provide greater protection to the steel pick mount. The company claims that the D Power road pick can deliver up to 40 times the life of a standard carbide pick, providing reduced downtime, increased efficiency and a better
January 6, 2017
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Synthetic diamond coated road pick offers longer life
704 Element Six, the synthetic diamond division of DeBeers, has developed a revised design for its D Power road picks, claiming greatly extended working life. The D Power road pick will use a polycrystalline diamond (PCD) tip with an improved head design that incorporates tungsten carbide to provide greater protection to the steel pick mount. The company claims that the D Power road pick can deliver up to 40 times the life of a standard carbide pick, providing reduced downtime, increased efficiency and a better surface finish for the contractor. The D Power pick is designed to be used with 1.9-2.0m wide milling machines and though initially designed for 2395 Wirtgen machinery will also be suitable for other milling brands.
The Ormet Group has an impressive 40 years of experience in the world of lift and handling. One of its divisions, Jekko, manufactures high quality self-propelled crawler minicranes, minipickers and vacuum technology. Overmat, another Ormet Group division, manufactures high quality automatic self-propelled mixers for construction and other equipment for handling and logistics of the modern construction site.
The Ormet Group has an impressive 40 years of experience in the world of lift and handling. One of its divisions, Jekko, manufactures high quality self-propelled crawler minicranes, minipickers and vacuum technology. Overmat, another Ormet Group division, manufactures high quality automatic self-propelled mixers for construction and other equipment for handling and logistics of the modern construction site.
Innovative water-powered drilling technology developed in Sweden is claimed to drill straighter and deeper than conventional systems. Said to be environmentally friendly, the Wassara drilling technology has been developed and perfected over 20 years by Swedish iron ore producer LKAB. Using the Wassara drills has allowed LKAB to drastically cut operating costs. A complete range is now offered and suits applications within ground engineering, dam rehabilitation and exploration drilling. The heart in the syste
Innovative water-powered drilling technology developed in Sweden is claimed to drill straighter and deeper than conventional systems. Said to be environmentally friendly, the Wassara drilling technology has been developed and perfected over 20 years by Swedish iron ore producer LKAB. Using the Wassara drills has allowed LKAB to drastically cut operating costs. A complete range is now offered and suits applications within ground engineering, dam rehabilitation and exploration drilling. The heart in the syste
