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.
Crane and site safety management specialist AGS, which also makes and supplies elevated obstruction lighting , anemometers and anti-collision systems, will use Bauma to demonstrate its new 3D application for the ID4 anti-collision crane management system. AGS has more than 5,000 systems in use on construction sites around the world and it has a long-term strategic partnership agreement with Bouygues Construction. The group will also announce the setting up of three new subsidiaries in Rhône-Alpes, Île-de-Fr
Crane and site safety management specialist AGS, which also makes and supplies elevated obstruction lighting , anemometers and anti-collision systems, will use Bauma to demonstrate its new 3D application for the ID4 anti-collision crane management system. AGS has more than 5,000 systems in use on construction sites around the world and it has a long-term strategic partnership agreement with Bouygues Construction. The group will also announce the setting up of three new subsidiaries in Rhône-Alpes, Île-de-Fr
Japanese engine manufacturer Kubota will use Bauma to announce its plan to build another engine plant in Wuxi City, China for the production of vertical-shaft diesel engines. This facility has 18,000 m2 of manufacturing space and will be a fully-owned subsidiary of Kubota China Holdings Co. Production levels will reach 97,000 engines a year and operations start in 2014. Once opened, Kubota will have 6 manufacturing plants around the world for diesel engines.
Japanese engine manufacturer Kubota will use Bauma to announce its plan to build another engine plant in Wuxi City, China for the production of vertical-shaft diesel engines. This facility has 18,000 m2 of manufacturing space and will be a fully-owned subsidiary of Kubota China Holdings Co. Production levels will reach 97,000 engines a year and operations start in 2014. Once opened, Kubota will have 6 manufacturing plants around the world for diesel engines.
