March 2006
Custom built for heavy hauling: A Western Star road-train shows its mettle as a cost-effective bulk transporter.
Cover Story
The case for custom-built trucks
Western Star believes that the purpose-built truck will probably do the job better. In the face of a number of cheaper imports, many trucks owners are looking for quality solutions. Here, the custom-built truck built for heavy service in fields such as mining, quarrying or heavy haulage, will offer a more cost-effective solution
Diesel issues
Dirt in diesel, the invisible destroyer
It's invisible to the naked eye and yet particulate contamination in diesel could be the death of your diesel engine. Capital Equipment interviews an expert from Pretoria University on the nature of the problem. The solution lies in filtration and here Donaldson Filtration Solutions provides sound advice on attaining extended engine life
Dozers
Bulldozers: a technological transformation
Bulldozers play a key role as primary earthmovers. However, today's machine is very different from the early steam-driven models developed in the US
People on the move
Trackless mining
Innovation and persistence win through
Sandvik Mining and Construction (SMC) is one of the leaders in the field of trackless mining. SMC's George Annandale, a man with long experience in this field, reviews progress to date and gives a glimpse into the future of this mining technology
Trade Talk