Product Spotlight

Eriez Wet Drum Separators. Eriez Manufacturing Co., Erie, Pa., has introduced a series of wet drum separators, which it describes as an innovation in both magnetic circuit design and construction materials, resulting in maximum magnetic recovery while operating with a minimum amount of wear and maintenance. Other features include:

Accurate drum positioning at the factory eliminates field adjustments

Modular tank for easy installation

Full-width overflow weirs and high-volume input

Visit www.eriez.com or e-mail eriez@eriez.com for additional information.

Vecoplan RG 70-S Rotary Shredder. Vecoplan LLC, a High Point, N.C.-based provider of size-reduction equipment, has introduced the RG 70-S industrial shredder, designed specifically for processing paper and plastic scrap for reclamation and recycling, including large extruder purgings and reject parts. Other features include:

A larger rotor diameter and taller feed ram to improve throughput and overall processing efficiency when processing bulky scrap materials

A 10.25-cubic-yard hopper and a 70-inch-by-82-inch infeed opening for true dump-and-run operation

A 25-inch diameter rotor with 84 to 126 cutting inserts

Visit www.vecoplanllc.com, e-mail info@vecoplanllc.com or call (336) 861-6070 for more information.

Thermo Fisher Scientific XL3t 900 Series XRF Analyzer. Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., Billerica, Mass., has introduced the Niton XL3t 900 Series, the second-generation, high-performance handheld analyzer for light element analysis in alloy material. Other features include:

80-MHz real time digital signal processing and dual state-of-the-art embedded processors for computation, data storage, communication and other functions

A 50 kV, 2-watt miniaturized X-ray tube with multiple multi-layer primary filters

Equipped with optional small-spot sample analysis, allowing users to switch between 8 mm diameter and 3 mm diameter sample measurement areas

Visit www.thermo.com/niton, e-mail niton@thermofisher.com or call (978) 670-7460 for more information.

Gehl DL Series Dynalift Telescopic Handlers. Gehl Co., West Bend, Wis., has announced increased load capacities for the DL Series Dynalift Telescopic Handlers. The 2008 DL Series Telescopic Handlers are available with lift capacities from 7,000 to 12,000 pounds and lift heights from 40 to 55 feet. Other features include:

• High-profile boom configuration provides maximum visibility

• Tier III engines ensure compliance with environmental laws

• A 12-foot-2-inch turning radius and overall height of only 7 feett 8 inches offer control in tight confines

Visit www.gehl.com for more information.

Kurt Chipmunk Metal Compactor Briquettor. Kurt Manufacturing, Minneapolis, has introduced the new front-loading 125-metric-ton 1200 FL Chipmunk metal compactor briquettor with high output and energy-efficient operating features. Other features include:

Delivers up to an 8:1 compaction ratio and reclaims expensive cutting fluids

Has an output capacity of up to 1,200 pounds per hour of aluminum chips

Compacts ferrous and nonferrous chips into dense 3.5-inch-by-1.25-inch briquettes

Compacts steel/ductile iron chips at a rate of up to 2,300 pounds per hour

Visit www.kurtchip.com, e-mail skane@kurt.com or call (763) 574-8309 for more information.

Dust Control DustBoss DB-60. Dust Control Technology, Peoria, Ill., introduces the DustBoss DB-60. The ducted fan unit is designed to optimize particle size and velocity for maximum dust capture and control. Other features include:

A throw of more than 200 feet

Capable of blanketing a 21,000 square foot area with droplets that are 50 to 200 microns in size

30 specially designed brass nozzles to atomize water

Equipped with a 10-horsepower pump to increase water pressure as much as 150 psi from a 2-inch supply hose

Visit www.dustboss.com or e-mail info@dustboss.com for more information.

Atlas Copco MG 500 Multi Grapple Attachment. Atlas Copco, West Springfield, Mass., has introduced the MG 500, which is part of its new line of hydraulic demolition grapple attachments. Other features include:

2.4 tons of closing force

Can be used on 5- to 9-ton carriers and requires oil flow of 10 to 13 gpm at 4,351 psi

Provides jaw opening widths of 67 and 59 inches and load capacities of 0.52 and 0.26 cubic yards

Standard 360-degree hydraulic rotation unit allows for accurate positioning of the attachment

Visit www.atlascopco.com for more information.

McLaren NextGen TDF Tracks. McLaren Industries, Torrance, Calif., introduces the NextGen TDF series, a line of heavy-duty rubber tracks crafted specifically for compact track loaders. Other features include:

Tracks engineered to counteract cracks, cuts and wear, while providing a smoother ride

McLaren’s proprietary rubber compound formula extends the service life of the tracks by as much as 50 percent beyond other rubber tracks

Multiple lugs per pitch combined with the tread’s double-offset pattern enhances the ride while minimizing vibration

Visit www.McLarenUSA.com, e-mail sales@mclarenindustries.com  or call (800) 836-0040 for more information.

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