Industry News - December, 2020 | Supply Post - Canada's #1 Heavy Construction Equipment & Commercial Truck Newspaper

Nova Scotia Company Develops ‘Smart’ Equipment For Safer Pipelines

Successful offshore and onshore oil and gas operations require well maintained pipelines. Making effective use of available technology such as Pipeline Inspection Gauges (PIGs) that clean and inspect pipelines to prevent leaks and environmental damage is critical to the success of the sector. To this end Government of Canada is committed to supporting innovations like this, and businesses that are developing and commercializing technology to improve performance and protect the environment.

Federal support for new inspection tool means more efficient and safer pipelines
The Honourable Geoff Regan, Member of Parliament for Halifax West, on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages, today announced an investment of $349,875 in Turbulent Research Incorporated. The funding, provided through ACOA, supports the commercialization of a new device to track PIGs technology and provide real-time data as they move through pipelines.
Location data is communicated to customers such as pipeline operators, inline inspection companies and oil field service businesses with internet-connected devices. This enables them to quickly and accurately determine the exact location of defects such as cracks, dents, deformities and corrosion, reducing the time and cost of finding and correcting defects, while protecting the environment.
With this support, Turbulent Research can increase its capacity to produce more PIGs detection devices at a lower cost and with shorter lead times. This is a critical requirement for the company’s commercial success as it pursues export opportunities.
Today’s announcement is further proof of the Government of Canada’s commitment to the development and commercialization of innovative technology products that promote sustainable economic growth. This support is needed now more than ever as businesses work to recover from the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Dec 31, 2020 - 4 years ago

Werk-Brau Introduces Productivity Package

Werk-Brau’s Heavy Duty Excavator Buckets, when paired with a Progressive Linkage Thumb, and D-Lock Coupler, allow quick coupling for unparalleled versatility and productivity on any jobsite. The Heavy-Duty Excavator Bucket is built to last with high quality T-1 steel utilized in all critical or high wear components, and heavy-duty horizontal wear straps protect the bucket bottom. Each bucket is engineered with tapered side plates and a dual taper radius that reduce wear and make dumping easier. When paired with the Progressive Linkage Thumb, the Heavy-Duty Excavator Bucket is ideal for material handling. The D-lock allows operators to quickly, safely and reliably switch between attachments, so that the proper tool is always at hand. With capacities from 3.5 to 40 MT, this Werk-Brau productivity package is ideal for land clearing, demolition work, rip rap, pipeline projects, and more.
The Progressive Linkage Thumb features a full 180-degree range of motion, allowing it to match the bucket through its entire work cycle. Wear resistant and high strength steel is used in all critical and high wear components, and the strong, rigid skeletal structure increases torsion resistance. An induction hardened heavy duty cylinder rod and pivot pins ensure durability and long life of all components. The integrated collapsible linkage design also allows the thumb jaw unit to close further, preventing damage to the machine’s arm while in transport position. Each tine has a minimum of three points of grip to securely hold materials. Built-in linkage positional stops offer protection of the cylinder on both the inward and outward stroke, and cushioned cylinders promote smooth operation. The thumb’s Universal Linkage Pivot System allows for easy installation on any excavator arm without removing dipper arm linkage, cutting installation time in half.
The D-Lock Coupler is a very simple mechanism with only six total parts and is the ideal complement to a Werk-Brau Bucket and Progressive Linkage Thumb. Safety is assured as an automatic front lock locks the front pin in the event the rear pin is not secured. The unlock process is designed to release only when the operator intends to do so, in a controlled and safe manner, eliminating accidental releases. Multi-pin centers and multi-pin diameters allow the coupler to pick up all attachments in the same weight class even with different pin diameters. Its compact design improves machine performance. With only two hydraulic lines required installation is simple, and since no greasing or lubrication is required, they are virtually maintenance-free. These unique features and its wide-ranging capacity (from 2.5 to 90 MT) make Werk-Brau D-Link couplers one of the safest, most reliable hydraulic couplers in the world.
Werk-Brau manufactures a complete line of OEM and replacement attachments for excavators, mini excavators, backhoes, mini and full-size loaders, and crawler loaders. Since 1947, they have been industry leading innovators, designing and producing specialty products for the heavy equipment industry. Their products are sold through equipment dealers and distributors worldwide. More than 70 years after their founding, the core principles of the company remain relevant - “provide customers with the utmost service, quality, and maintain the quality that bears the Werk-Brau name.” For more information on Werk-Brau products, contact Dale DeWeese at (800) 537-9561, or via e-mail at [email protected], or visit them online at www.Werk-Brau.com.
Source: Werk-Brau

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Dec 30, 2020 - 4 years ago

Women In Trucking Announces Its December 2020 Member Of The Month

The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) has announced Mona Chisum as its December Member of the Month. She is the driver supervisor for TP Trucking.
Chisum’s story began in 1988 when she drove her first truck. Teri and Amzel Butler owned a small logging company that Chisum’s husband at the time worked for as a log hauler. They lived on the job and Chisum’s husband watered the road at night with their 1956 Peterbilt water truck so it wouldn’t be as dusty the next day. One evening, Chisum tried driving the rig herself.
“The minute I got my hands on the wheel, it felt like I was home,” said Chisum.
There weren’t many female drivers, especially log truck drivers at that time. Amzel Butler not only partnered with her husband in the company, but she was also a log truck driver.
“Amzel is the reason I ventured into the transportation industry. My deep admiration for her was the catalyst that got me where I am today, the driver supervisor for TP Trucking,” said Chisum.
Chisum thought driving a water truck off-highway in the evening hours was a far cry from being a truck driver. In 1990, she had two small children and needed a job that would help support her family. She decided to take the test to obtain her CDL. She spent a few weeks learning how to drive a logging truck. The pre-trip gave her some trouble at first, but ultimately she became a CDL holder.
FV Martin Trucking hired Chisum, where she said it was like having 29 big brothers to learn from every day. While employed with FV Martin, she drove log trucks, flat beds, dump trucks and water trucks. She even experienced having one of their trucks as a tender on some forest fires.
In 2002, Chisum became the safety director at FV Martin. She enjoyed this role because she wanted to help the drivers be the best they could be. During that time, she learned a lot about DOT and OSHA regulations and even taught some highway drivers to be log truck drivers. In 2004, after 14 years, she left FV Martin to work as the safety director for a growing refrigerated freight company, Cross Creek Trucking.
“While there [at Cross Creek] I learned even more, but this time about life over the road. During that 11-year span I traveled cross country and learned to navigate big cities, manage my time to the best advantage, learned to live in a sleeper for several weeks at a time and saw some of the most beautiful sights in North America,” said Chisum.
Then in 2015, Chisum joined TP Trucking for what she believes is a long-term career move. She started out as a flat-bed driver and is now the driver supervisor. Her job duties include helping with electronic logging and dispatch devices, on-boarding of new employees and equipment allocation, to name a few.
For anyone, especially women, who are thinking about venturing into the trucking world, Chisum advises to remove the word “can’t” from your vocabulary.
“When I started in this industry, there weren’t many women and it’s so nice to see more and more out on the roads. Just because you haven’t tried it doesn’t mean you can’t do it,” said Chisum.
She suggests to take the time and work on strengthening your weaknesses. If you’re not very good at backing, take the time in the middle of the day when no one is around to practice. If you’re nervous about navigating the urban areas, get out a map, use Google and a GPS so you’ll feel comfortable about where you’re going.

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Dec 29, 2020 - 4 years ago

Doosan Introduces Its Largest, Most Powerful Excavator For Mining And Construction

Doosan Infracore North America has expanded its excavator lineup with its largest model yet. The new Doosan DX800LC-7 excavator increases the company’s footprint in the aggregate mining industry.
The crawler excavator’s size makes it ideal for pit and quarry customers. It’s also well-suited as a large machine for heavy construction and infrastructure work. It can efficiently remove overburden and load large amounts of material into trucks at quarries. On construction sites, the DX800LC-7 excavates, stockpiles or loads large amounts of material. The powerful machine makes these tasks go much faster.

Durability & Reliability
Doosan prioritizes durability and reliability in the DX800LC-7 excavator. The unique double-boom foot design improves stress distribution to reduce single-side wear and maintain machine uptime. The design allows customers to more easily assemble or disassemble the boom for transportation.
DX800LC-7 customers can choose between three excavator arm options — standard arm, long arm and mass-excavation arm. The arm selection matches the machine to the job so the machine doesn’t waste power. All three excavator arm configurations include a heavy-duty front design with additional reinforcement on key stress points.
The excavator’s crossed design swing bearing supports stress distribution for machine uptime protection. Attention was given to improving wear points — boosting the machine’s reliability and keeping it running longer.

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Dec 28, 2020 - 4 years ago

Canada’s First Coast-To-Coast Heavy Equipment Digital Showcase To Launch

As the producer behind major trade events like the National Heavy Equipment Show (ON), the Canada North Resources Expo (BC), Expo Grands Travaux (QC), the Atlantic Heavy Equipment Show (NB), TRUXPO and the Pacific Heavy Equipment Show (BC), Master Promotions Ltd. has enjoyed bringing live events to the masses for close to five decades.
Unfortunately, the Covid-19 pandemic continues to affect travel and large gatherings. Given the volume of attendees that these trade events routinely attract, face-to-face events are no longer an option in many cities across Canada. To best support their exhibitors, attendees, sponsors, and partners, Master Promotions Ltd. is launching a new Canadian Heavy Equipment Showcase, intended to safely bridge the gap until in-person events can be held. We are still working towards some 2021 live events.
The Canadian Heavy Equipment Showcase is an online platform designed to allow users to browse exhibitors from each of the shows mentioned above in one unique location. Exhibitor listings are searchable by company name or by category, and include detailed company information, photos, videos, product highlights, and any special offers or promotions they choose to feature. Users can easily connect by clicking email, website, and social media buttons.
“We know that many companies rely on these events to advance business opportunities and strengthen professional connections,” said Mark Cusack, National Show Manager with Master Promotions Ltd. “We don’t believe these trade shows can be adequately captured in a virtual setting, so we’ve been working diligently to deliver another solution to connect industry professionals and support the heavy equipment community.”
The Canadian Heavy Equipment Showcase will be available for a limited time– from Monday, March 1 through Monday, May 31. This represents a significantly expanded timeframe from the typical two-day event, and lets users take their time to easily peruse the exhibitor database from the comfort and safety of their own home. The platform features a variety of exhibitor categories – from aerial lifts and aggregates to vocational trucks and wheel loaders.
Those who would normally attend any of Master Promotions’ heavy equipment shows across the country are encouraged to visit the Canadian Heavy Equipment Showcase website to sign-up for email updates with the most current information as well as an opportunity to win door prizes and other giveaways.

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Dec 22, 2020 - 4 years ago

Polygon Composite Bushings Simplify Maintenance In K-Tec Heavy-Duty Earthmoving Equipment

Polygon Company, a leading producer of composite tubing, bearings, and pneumatic cylinders, announces it has designed custom composite bushings for K-Tec Earthmovers for use in hydraulic cylinders and other pivot points on their heavy-duty scrapers and levelers. Used in extremely demanding mining and construction applications, the levelers and scrapers require bushings that can withstand vibration, strain, wear, and significant contamination without requiring frequent maintenance.
K-Tec Earthmovers was founded to perform well in heavy-duty earthmoving applications and landscapes that competing equipment simply couldn’t withstand. The company’s levelers and scrapers undergo extremely harsh conditions, including heavy loads, ingress of water, dirt, clay, and mud, and more. One significant component of leveling and scraping equipment is the hydraulic actuation system that sets the depth for each digging or scraping job. These hydraulic systems undergo significant strain and stress, and must remain functional throughout the equipment’s lifetime.
With collaboration between engineering teams, Polygon was able to deliver a custom composite bushing to K-Tec that performs well even under the extreme stress faced by earthmoving equipment. The strong composite material can withstand the strain, variable speeds, and vibration that the bearings undergo, while Polygon’s proprietary bushing liners have eliminated the need for greasing or other regular maintenance. The bushings remain functional even when exposed to the harsh environmental conditions of earthmoving applications.
Polygon’s custom bushings slow the wear process in this critical wear point, lengthening mean time between repairs and overall service life of the reliable K-Tec equipment. K-Tec and Polygon have a longstanding partnership, and multiple successful projects have been completed across several generations of K-Tec equipment using Polygon’s composite bushings.
“Given our heavy-duty applications, we knew from the start that we wanted greaseless bushings on our earthmoving equipment to reduce the need for daily greasing, so we reached out to Polygon,” said Rick Ragbir, Purchaser at K-Tec.
“Reducing daily maintenance by eliminating the need to grease daily is a huge selling point for our scrapers, and a major benefit for end users,” Rick Ragbir added. “Working with Polygon’s design team to get what we needed was extremely easy; the design experts we worked with could answer all of our questions, and when challenges about sizing arose, we were able to work together closely to solve those challenges effectively.”
For more information visit www.polygoncomposites.com.

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Dec 21, 2020 - 4 years ago

Industry News - December, 2020

Nova Scotia Company Develops ‘Smart’ Equipment For Safer Pipelines

Werk-Brau Introduces Productivity Package

Women In Trucking Announces Its December 2020 Member Of The Month

Doosan Introduces Its Largest, Most Powerful Excavator For Mining And Construction

Canada’s First Coast-To-Coast Heavy Equipment Digital Showcase To Launch

Polygon Composite Bushings Simplify Maintenance In K-Tec Heavy-Duty Earthmoving Equipment

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