Expert Columns: Page 10

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The Fastest Path to Emissions Reduction for Heavy-Duty Diesel Engines

ClearFlame Engine Technologies

Make the most of current technology and alternative fuels.

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Hydraulic Graders and Scrapers

Historical Construction Equipment Association (HCEA)

The earliest graders and scrapers relied on manual or mechanical control to operate the blade or bowl, not hydraulics.

This Austin-Western 12-Yard Hydraulic Scraper is being tested at Moffat Coal Company near Sparta, Illinois, on June 25, 1936. Austin-Western also offered three smaller scrapers operated by cable. (R. G. LeTourneau, Inc. photograph, Maier-Daily Papers)

Operator Interface

Why OEMs Should Steer Toward Ergonomic Designs

Pailton Engineering

When designing for operator comfort and to reduce back pain, don’t forget the steering column.

An ergonomic, fully adjustable steering column with electric memory

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Five Key Considerations for OEMs When Selecting Fasteners

Optimas Solutions

A dependable supplier helps decrease lead times, improve operations and increase environmental and sustainability progress.

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Electric Motors

The Electric Wheel

Historical Construction Equipment Association (HCEA)

In 1950 when LeTourneau unveiled the technology, it was a breakthrough.

The immense Series LT-360 (Model A-8) electric-digger. Imagine the fuel bill at more than $5.00 per gallon for eight 16-cylinder diesel engines on one machine. Rising fuel costs contributed to the demise of many of Mr. LeTourneau’s multi-engine ideas.

Advanced Telematics Decrease Costs, Increase Uptime and Identify Critical Fault Notifications

Volvo Construction Equipment

With a strong OEM-managed offering, the proof is in the profits.

An advanced telematics system provides several benefits, including the exact reason for the issue.

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Tournapull Attachments

Historical Construction Equipment Association (HCEA)

Robert G. LeTourneau made several advancements in attachment designs for construction equipment.

1. One of Mr. R. G.’s numerous outside-the-box, as it were, ideas was a Tournapull-powered means of pouring concrete buildings in place as a quick remedy to housing shortages. His system to achieve this revolved around the Tournalayer, a wildly overwidth trailer for A and B Tournapulls. The Tournalayer carried the complete outside forms for the structure to be poured, and after the inner forms for the outer walls had been erected the Tournalayer would be backed so as to position the outer forms above them, and then the outer forms would be lowered over the inner.

Batteries, Capacitors

How Lithium Batteries Can Help with Forklift Lead Times

The long life cycle of lithium batteries increases equipment utilization to extend the use of lift trucks until the new equipment finally arrives.

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Global Agricultural Equipment Production Projected to be Positive Again in 2022

Power Systems Research

Agricultural equipment production ended 2021 above the previous year's levels in North America and around the world, and is forecast to increase in 2022 as well.

Tractor production in North America and around the world ended 2021 on a positive note.

The First True Motor Scraper

Historical Construction Equipment Association (HCEA)

The Model A Tournapull could be yoked to a single-axle scraper in such a way as to allow for extreme maneuverability, offering greater speed and productivity for earthmoving projects.

The first scraper to be equipped with pneumatic tires is pulled by an Allis-Chalmers crawler tractor in California’s Imperial Valley in August 1932.

Pneumatic Tires for Scrapers

Historical Construction Equipment Association (HCEA)

The invention of pneumatic tires improved maneuverability of scrapers and other construction equipment, particularly in soft ground conditions.

The first scraper to be equipped with pneumatic tires is pulled by an Allis-Chalmers crawler tractor in California’s Imperial Valley in August 1932.

Automation Solves Problems in a Smart, Streamlined Way

Aquajet Systems AB

Implementing automated systems can eliminate patched-together solutions that take a long time to set up and manage, helping to improve job site productivity.

Aquajet Keith Armishaw

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