ON THE COVER: Roads are perhaps the most crucial piece of infrastructure around the world and one of the greatest technological achievements of mankind. Ironically, the glistening asphalt of an open road cues daydreams of escaping technology: windows down, tires humming, freedom. But trying to keep up with the billions of people using one of the world’s oldest industrial advancements to escape their modern technology tethers has left road crews in a scramble.
Tips for combining screen media for maximum efficiency
With increased infrastructure development, aggregates producers have an opportunity for big business — that is, if they can keep up and maintain maximum outputs. That’s why it’s important to use the most productive tools for screening and sizing aggregates. Rather than sticking to woven wire or polyurethane media throughout the screen deck, some operation managers find they can reduce wear, lessen screen change-outs, and increase open area by choosing strategic combinations of screen media. By Steve Fair, Tyler engineered media manager, Haver & Boecker Niagara
Upgrades bring new life to crushers
In today’s market customers have to maximise their return on investment to stay competitive, and companies like Pilot Crushtec partner closely with customers to ensure equipment will continue to produce at the lowest cost per ton. This is according to company Sales Manager Charl Marais who says Pilot Crushtec, together with Metso Outotec, recently delivered and installed a world first upgrade to older Metso Outotec mobile crushing equipment.
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