Belt conveying systems enable rapid and efficient transport of bulk material from the quarry to the destination also through rough terrain. One example is a curved belt conveyor. Both troughed belt conveyors and pipe conveyors transport various bulk materials over large distances and often across impassable terrain. Using belt apron conveyors, hot materials, such as…
MICO MOBEUS Load-Apportioning-Valve
MICO introduces a trailer brake Load-Apportioning-Valve (LAV) for use with MICO MOBEUS EH brake systems on Agriculture and other Off-Highway vehicles and trailers. The LAV proportions trailer brake pressure utilizing a tow vehicle’s hydraulic brake signal in conjunction with real-time trailer load sensing to continuously control pressure-reduction braking to the trailer brakes without utilization of…
Custom Drives Ensure Precise Farming
Precision farming management relies on observing and responding to intra-field variations. The concept uses new technology such as geospatial tools coupled with innovative agricultural equipment that maximizes returns on inputs while preserving resources. When integrated into the newest agricultural equipment, Custom Variable Speed Drives from Zero-Max make precision farming more efficient and profitable. The drives…
Brakes for tidal energy
For the tidal energy industry, these ‘wet’ brakes generate torque through shearing of the oil layer with negligible lining wear, making them suitable for the low maintenance requirements of sub-sea installations. The Wichita Clutches can meet the power transmission challenges of the growing tidal turbine industry. Similar ‘dry’ units are also available, including water-cooled versions…
Quick-release latches enable emergency egress
Though Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards establish standard safety levels for off-highway vehicles, they do not dictate how to meet these goals. Thus, you have plenty of room to be creative when designing applications for off-highway applications, such as escape hatches. Off-road environments can encounter dangerous scenarios where existing escape hatches may become…
Linear position sensors ensure correct positioning of replicate deep ice coring system
Miniature LVDT linear position sensors are part of a steering actuator control system that regulates the tilt of a new Replicate Ice Coring System designed for a U.S. Deep Ice Coring Project currently being conducted in one of the snowiest regions of the West Antarctica Ice Sheet (WAIS) for studies of climate, ice sheet history…
Selecting the Right Components for Harsh Environments
Watch the webinar & download the slides below Whether you’re dealing with excessive temperatures, corrosives like salt or sand, or need components that can handle frequent wash downs, selecting the right products for the job will help ensure a greater return on your investment. Learn how to avoid common hose system and belt drive problems…
Eaton Circuit Breakers for Mining Applications Improve Energy Reliability, Efficiency and Safety
Eaton Corporation is introducing the W-VACiMB medium voltage vacuum circuit breaker that is designed for mining applications. The circuit breaker is engineered to provide reliable and robust circuit protection in a compact, environmentally friendly, and reliable package. The W-VACiMB mining breaker will be showcased at MineExpo International tradeshow in Las Vegas on September 24-26, 2012.…
Are you at Risk? The Role of Lockout/Tagout in Pneumatic Safety
The ability to identify and control hazardous energy is a critical point for any industrial safety program. This webinar will provide background on the applicable OSHA and ANSI standards and help attendees to better understand the importance and application of lockout/tagout procedures as they relate to pneumatic safety. You can expect to learn: – What…
Large Plastic Drag Chain for Offshore Uses
Plastic drag chains can replace steel in most offshore applications, including BOP transfer carts and cranes, pipe-handling systems, iron roughnecks, load arms, and gantry systems. The igus’ line of Energy Chain drag chains are corrosion-resistant and unaffected by UV-rays, dirt, chemicals, extreme temperatures, or seawater. The E4-350 was primarily developed for applications exposed to oil…
Plastic Valves Ensure Smooth Shifting
Shifting gears in a tractor transmission depends on the integrity of a six-component valve assembly. The check valve is critical to the operation of tractors and other off-road vehicles. It allows pressurization of the transmission to between 1 and 2 psi, ensuring evacuation of oil from specific transmission chambers for shifting gears. Valve assembly integrity…
Simulation Drives Monster Machines
Arktos Developments Ltd. (ADL), designer and manufacturer of an amphibious vehicle known as the Arktos Craft, uses Autodesk’s simulation software to prepare its products to operate in some of the world’s most environmentally demanding locations. Originally designed as an amphibious evacuation craft for Arctic offshore oil facilities, the Arktos Craft can move from -50° C…
Flexible and Versatile Electrohydraulic Brake System
Combining multiple technologies is one way to increase system versatility. For example, this electrohydraulic brake system combines the control flexibility of electronics and the power of hydraulics for a more versatile braking system. For on- and off-highway applications, the electrohydraulic system offers several advantages to traditional mechanical braking. It replaces the traditional mechanical braking linkage…
Quiet Bikes Require NVH Testing
When world-class motorcycle manufacturer Husqvarna (now part of the BMW Group) faced a noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) problem, they approached LMS to help them analyze the sound performance of its motorcycles. Husqvarna had two bikes they wished to test. Both were struggling to meet new noise regulations. The racing bike needed to pass the…
Light-weight, Yet Powerful, Transformers
The demand for lightweight components is well known in the aerospace industry, but now this demand is reaching off-shore applications. The LW series are custom designed power and isolation transformers for 400 Hz frequency operation up to 600 Vac onboard seaborne and other marine applications. Compared to conventional C-core transformer designs, the LW series weighs…
Environmentally Friendly, Yet Powerful Marine Engine
The Cat® C175-16 marine propulsion engine is the latest in a line of high performance engines designed to meet IMO Tier II emissions requirements. It is rated at 2001 – 2168 bkW at 1600 rpm and 2239 bkW – 2550 bkW at 1800 rpm. The C175 engine is already being offered in non-road applications to…
Easier Data Collection for Wheel Movement
Here’s a system that helps you dynamically measure wheel displacement in five axes. The Corrsys-Datron RV-4 wheel vector sensing system will simultaneously measure all vehicle wheel displacement and directional coordinates in five axes for complete wheel movement evaluation capabilities within many vehicle dynamics testing applications. This system incorporates five high-precision absolute positioning transducers that measure…
Unique Ball Return System Simplifies Ball Nut Design
Conventional ball nut designs recirculate the balls through some external mechanism – tubes, inserts, or end deflectors. The Drake Internal Return Ball Nut uses the track of the nut itself to recirculate the balls – no tubes, inserts, or deflectors at all. This design recirculates the balls internally, simplifying the structure of the nut, and…
Best Practices for Mobile Hydraulic Design
With ever-rising fuel prices, designing efficient hydraulic systems can pay big dividends for users of mobile hydraulic vehicles. Join Design World as we take an in-depth look at three critical areas of mobile hydraulic system design: filtration, sensors and sealing. Our expert panel presents critical design tips and answering your questions. Attendees will learn: *…
Insights: Booth duty
For the most part, industrial tradeshows are necessary evils. People who don’t travel (especially spouses) seem to think they’re comprised of an endless array of fantastic locales, amazing meals and endless partying. The reality is more about sore feet and legs, unhealthy convention center food, excessively long customer dinners, and that dreaded phrase: “booth duty.”…
Tension Brakes Ready for Sea-duty
For off-shore applications, components and equipment must resist corrosion. The LI-SSI Series of AquaMaKKs clutches and brakes withstand sea spray and direct seawater splash prevalent in marine deck areas. These brakes provide accurate torque control for constant tensioning in heavy-duty continuous slip tension applications. They use the basic AquaMaKKs brake housing but have special alloy…
McDermott and Trelleborg Develop Innovative New Clamp to Improve Diver Safety
Trelleborg Offshore has revealed a diver-friendly piggyback clamp designed to improve safety during installation. Trelleborg developed the clamp at the request of leading offshore construction company, McDermott in collaboration with Trelleborg Offshore UAE distributor, Unique Maritime Group. The Trelleborg system includes the use of edge treated banding and a new fastening system which eliminates sharp…
Molded Rubber Components Ensure Long Life
Operate well and long are two design goals typical for off-highway equipment. Components made of a high performance rubber can ensure that equipment such as backhoes and excavators operate well and for a long time. Typical molded components include bumpers, dampeners, dust covers and plugs ranging in size and configuration from a few ounces up…
Sensor Handles Sub-sea Level Pressure
For sub-sea level measurement, a pressure sensor’s construction is key to its survival in that environment. Many Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) are lowered into the ocean with a pressure port either installed inside an enclosure or completely exposed to the seawater. As the ROV is submerged, water pressure is exerted on the diaphragm of a…
Magnets Enable Small Design for Underwater Communication Tools
In the underwater realms, divers prefer small items rather than large ones. Innovative Scuba Concepts, Inc., designed its Mini-Quest™ to fit in a buoyancy compensator jacket pocket – nearly 40% smaller than its original Quest™ model. The compact size was challenging for the product designers. The Quest™ product line offers divers a way to communicate…