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
February 7, 2013
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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.
Austrian firm Doka will be showcasing at bauma its first system to be specifically designed and optimised for cut-and-cover tunnel construction. With Doka CC (Cut and Cover), different types of traffic tunnel, such as rail or road tunnels, are said to be able to be built quickly, efficiently and safely. Doka says the creation of its innovative tunnel system was made possible only by the use of hi-tech construction materials and products such as the Composite formwork beam I tec 20. The choice of high-grade
First-time exhibitor CMS Cepcor will exhibit its range of replacement crusher spare parts and premium crusher liners at bauma 2013. Recently awarded the Queen’s Award for Outstanding Achievement in International Trade, CMS Cepcor currently exports to over 100 countries. Despite the worldwide economic recession and credit crisis, the company says its sales turnover increased by over 100% since 2010. “This growth has been achieved through a focus on optimisation of web presence together with an engineering f
Fassi Gru is launching its novel F120B and F125A cranes, which follow the F110B model launched in 2012. These new machines feature a system with one or two lifting links that improve performance and efficiency. In the case of the F125A, a sophisticated, automatic dynamic control is also fitted. Meanwhile the F1950RAL+L816 crane now offers the largest reach ever developed by Fassi. The company’s products also benefit from advanced electronics and the use of high and ultra-high strength steels, while Fassi Gr
Fassi Gru is launching its novel F120B and F125A cranes, which follow the F110B model launched in 2012. These new machines feature a system with one or two lifting links that improve performance and efficiency. In the case of the F125A, a sophisticated, automatic dynamic control is also fitted. Meanwhile the F1950RAL+L816 crane now offers the largest reach ever developed by Fassi. The company’s products also benefit from advanced electronics and the use of high and ultra-high strength steels, while Fassi Gr
