CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2011 Preview

Every three years the construction industry meets in Las Vegas for its largest equipment exhibition. This year, CONEXPO-CON/AGG will take place March 22-26, 2011. As of press time, more than 2,000 exhibitors will be on hand to show off their latest products and newest technologies. The show will also feature 126 educational sessions that cover topics such as equipment manager exams, crane operator certification programs, site development, asset management, sustainability and workforce development. New to CONEXPO-CON/AGG this year is the International Mixer Drive Championship—a live competition that will recognize the most talented individuals worldwide in delivering one of the world’s most versatile building materials.

Several industry associations are co-locating their events with CONEXPO-CON/AGG. ICON Expo, sponsored in part by the National Concrete Masonry Association, will showcase concrete products and technologies. AEM, sponsor of CONEXPO-CON/AGG, will host its annual conference and the Crane and Rigging Conference will offer safety personnel, fleet and facility managers, as well as operators an independent forum where crane users and suppliers can debate real-world dynamics of working with this equipment.

The Green Roads Summit (See p. 43), sponsored by the U.S. Federal Highway Administration, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Associated General Contractors of America and the Construction Materials Recycling Association, will provide the construction industry with an inside viewpoint on the future of the green roads programs.

C&D World has put together just a small preview of C&D exhibitors that will be on hand to discuss their exciting new products. For a complete list of exhibitors, floor plans and registration information, visit www.conexpoconagg.com.

Action Equipment—Booth C-7533
Action Equipment manufactures heavy duty vibratory screening and processing equipment for the handling of bulk materials. Action’s installations can be found worldwide in foundry, aggregates, wood products, incinerator plants and recycling industries (C&D debris, commercial waste, wood wastes, MSW, scrap tires, scrap steel, etc). www.actionconveyors.com

Allied-Gator—Booth N-2059
Allied-Gator manufactures hydraulic attachments for the demolition and scrap recycling industries. Products include the patented MT Series Multi-Tool featuring patented Quick-Change Jaw Sets for structural steel demolition, reinforced concrete reduction, rail processing and material handling/densifying, the MT Series Mag Extension and the patented Allied-Gator Claw Bucket. The Allied-Gator MT Series Multi-Tool features patented Quick-Change Shear, Cracker/ Crusher and Densifier Jaw Sets, which can be switched in the field in 15 minutes, enabling a single machine to perform all structural steel/concrete demolition, cast reduction, material densifying and rail processing applications. The MT line is offered in 11 rotating sizes from 800-52,000 lb and can accommodate carriers from skid steers and compacts to mass excavators. www.alliedgator.com

Atlas Copco CMT USA LLC—Booth C-6657
Atlas Copco Construction Mining Tech-nique USA is responsible for the sales, aftermarket service and rental of equipment for mining, drilling, rock reinforcement and ground engineering, as well as tools, attachments, compressors and generators used in the construction and demolition industries. With its U.S. headquarters near Denver, Colo., the company extends its reach through a nationwide network of sales and service stores and specialist distributors. www.atlascopco.us

Caterpillar—Booth N-1913, G-130, S-16329, S-16343
More than a dozen new Cat machines will make their North American debut at CONEXPO-CON/AGG. The new Cat vocational truck, the CT660, will be shown publicly for the first time. A new G Series 775 off-highway truck is the first Cat machine to go into production with a Tier 4 Final emissions solution. Many of the other new machines, such as the redesigned H Series 627 wheel tractor-scraper, will showcase a Tier 4 Interim solution. These innovative emissions reduction technologies from Caterpillar are integrated into the machine design. This allows Cat Tier 4-ready products to perform at peak production while reducing emissions by approximately 90%. The innovative new systems support the Caterpillar concepts of vision and leadership focused to increase value for customers.

The Cat K Series midsize wheel loaders—ranging from the 950K to the 980K—also will be introduced. All five of the loaders feature improved performance and fuel efficiency, and each has a totally new cab. Cat E Series hydraulic excavators also will make their North American debut. The 336E features more net power than its predecessor for faster digging and loading. The 140M2 all-wheel-drive motor grader represents the upgraded M2 Series. A wider variable horsepower range enhances productivity. The new AP1055E asphalt paver offers improved fuel economy through use of the adjustable engine speed control, and it meets Tier 4 Interim emissions standards, as do the M2 motor graders, E Series excavators and K Series wheel loaders.

In addition to new machines, Caterpillar will present a new telematics solution that builds on Cat Product Link. Additional hardware options enabled with cellular technology and a new user friendly web-based application with enhanced features and new capabilities will improve overall fleet-management effectiveness. www.cat.com

CBI—Booth S-610
Continental Biomass Inc. is a leading provider of portable and stationary biomass recovery solutions. CBI’s Magnum Force grinders and chippers handle materials and applications in the forestry, construction and demolition, biofuel, pulp and saw mills, mulch and wood waste markets. CBI products also include the Grizzly Mill Wood Waste Hog, the Annihilator shredder, screening systems, stump shears and log screws. www.cbi-inc.com

Dings Company Magnetic Group—Booth C-6120  
Dings manufactures a complete line of severe duty electro and permanent overhead magnetic separators, magnet head pulleys and drums for ferrous separation. Eddy current separators for non ferrous separation. Exclusive 10-year warranty on electro magnets. Specializing in severe duty magnets for crushers; custom options available. www.dingsmagnets.com

Doppstadt US—Booth C-7857
As the presenting sponsor for the
2011 CONEXPO/CON-AGG Repurpose America Recycling Program, DoppstadtUS will reduce the shows’ carbon footprint and take recycling one step further by collecting and “repurposing” non-recyclable materials into the community from the show including badges, badge holders, giveaway items, unused publications and signage. At the Doppstadt exhibit area, the company will introduce two new products. The SM trommel star screen insert allows a traditional trommel drum screen to be transformed into a star screen in minutes, and the SM 1200 star screen provides the ability to create three fraction separations in a single pass. www.doppstadtus.com

Eagle Crusher—Booth C-7281
Eagle Crusher’s new, environmentally innovative E-Plant, is the first in a whole new line of crushers. Eagle Crusher will also exhibit the extreme patriotic unit and its recycling and humanitarian accomplishments as well as the new 3242 Eagle Jaw. This high-production, skid system—including jaw, impactor and screens—is compact, economical and efficient. It can be manufactured to meet any electrical voltage specifications for any situation in any part of the world. Eagle Crusher manufactures a complete line of heavy-duty impact crushers, portable crushing systems, screening plants and conveyors for the recycle and aggregate markets. The company offers flexible financing programs and backs its equipment with service and parts support from Team Eagle. www.eaglecrusher.com

Gehl Company—Booth N-1353
Gehl Company is a leading manufacturer of compact construction and agriculture equipment. www.gehl.com

General Kinematics—Booth S-630   
General Kinematics will exhibit its Finger-screen vibratory separator. General Kinematics patented, non-binding Finger-Screen design concept for resource recycling can be reused in a wide range of applications. The units vibrating motion spreads material evenly across the deck for maximum separating efficiency while staggered finger positions help to prevent material bypass. Separation performance is enhanced as material freely cascades through the unit—with less trapping.
General Kinematics will also highlight its material sorting systems, including the new CD-Express system. The CD-Express is a low cost, entry level recycling system designed for high efficiency recovery of material. The CD Express system is designed to handle up to 150yd/hr (115 m3/hr) for separation of OCC, wood, ferrous and non-ferrous metals, rock/cement, dirt/ADC, plastics, shingles and other types of typical C&D materials. Systems include primary screening with a quad station pick line, all mounted to an easy to install support system designed to use roll-off containers as material sorting bins. www.generalkinematics.com

Genesis div. of Paladin   
Genesis manufactures industry-leading hydraulic and mechanical attachments for demolition, scrap recycling and construction. Attachments include the Genesis Demolition Recycler, LXP multi-jaw processor, XP mobile shear, linkage shears, rebar shears, concrete crackers, mechanical pulverizers, scrap and severe-duty grapples, hydraulic concrete processors, cyclone rock processors, the DemoPro Processor and the Versi Pro Mini Processor for skid steers and compact excavators.
www.genesisattachments.com

Inertia Machine—Booth C-7225
Inertia Machine will highlight its new crushing and screening solutions. The new Inertia Machine 4048 FRAP Closed Circuit Mobile Plant is the first all-in-one portable plant solution to higher capacity RAP processing. Engineered with a 48-in. by 12-ft vibrating grizzly feeder; an Inertia 4048 HS Impactor; a 6-ft by 18-ft high-frequency two-deck screen; and onboard conveyors, the new Inertia 4048 FRAP allows producers to process multiple products (FRAP, RAP B, and RAP C) with one self-contained portable plant. With the inclusion of the Inertia HS Impactor and a larger 6-ft by 18-ft two-deck high frequency screen, producers can tackle any RAP processing application. Powered by a John Deere 300 hp Tier III diesel engine and a 125 kW generator, the Inertia 4048 FRAP operates via a self-contained and belt driven power source. For mobility from site to site, the 4048 FRAP is mounted on its own wheeled chassis which features heavy-duty, triple-axle suspension with 49-inch axle spacing.

The new Inertia Machine 5066 Tracker Primary HSI Crusher is a mobile track-mounted model engineered to deliver higher capacities (up to 700 tph), while also offering trailer-free transport. The Inertia 5066 Tracker is complete with its own removable axle for easy, cost-effective transport. No trailers or multiple truck loads are required. Also, there is no need to remove any component from the 5066 Tracker before its transport to the next in-pit portable or on-the-road recycle jobsite.

From material feed through product stockpiling, the 5066 Tracker is sized for top-capacity performance. While most conventional units offer 8-cubic-yard hoppers and may require hopper extension wings, the 5066 Tracker features a 14-cubic-yard non-heaping hopper. The new 5066 Tracker has a massive 60-in. by 18-ft variable-speed drive vibrating grizzly feeder. The latter is combined with a large 42-in. by 64-in. feed opening on the Inertia 5066 HS Impactor, which allows the handling of oversized material while preventing bridging. Its 42-in. by 38-ft discharge conveyor with motorized head pulley is rated at up to 1,500 tph. Powered by a John Deere 400 hp Tier III diesel engine and a 125 kW generator, the Inertia 5066 Tracker operates via a self-contained and belt driven power source,

The new Inertia Machine 620 Spec Maker Portable Screening Plant delivers 20% more screening capacity than standard models, and offers portability on its own triple-axle chassis—the all-electrically powered 620 Spec Maker features a 6-ft x 20-ft, double deck, inclined screen; its own onboard fold-down feeding, transfer, side discharge, and stacking conveyors; and a 48-inch belt feeder, with hopper and grizzly—a complete screening solution ideal for concrete and/or asphalt recycle, and aggregate processing. The 620 Spec Maker can be combined with any Inertia Machine crushing plant to create a closed-circuit operation, without the need for additional transfer conveyors. The 620 Spec maker is designed to operate with all-electric power, allowing the ability to operate as a standalone unit with the inclusion of an optional 50 KW generator; or it can be powered from an accompanying crushing plant generator. www.inertiamac.com

Kobelco Construction Equipment—Booth G-101
Kobelco Construction Machinery America specializes in the production of compact, mid-size and full-size excavators ranging from 1.8 to 89 tons. Kobelco will introduce three new full-size excavators, a new compact excavator and cab upgrades on eight excavators. www.KobelcoAmerica.com

Komatsu America—Booth N-1009
Komatsu is the world’s second largest manufacturer and supplier of construction, mining and compact equipment. Komatsu also serves forklift and forestry markets. www.komatsuamerica.com

KPI - JCI & Astec Mobile Screens—Booth C-5133   
KPI-JCI will exhibit its track mounted impactor plant, which is engineered for maximum impact crushing versatility. Featuring Andreas Series Impact Crushers, the plants come equipped with the standard Overload Protection System. Aggregate producers and recyclers will benefit from the availability of open or closed circuit configurations complete with a screen and re-circulating conveyor. The company will also exhibit its combo screen and the extendable SuperStacker. www.kpijci.com

Krause Manufacturing—Booth C-7651   
Krause Manufacturing engineers and builds automated sorting systems for C&D waste. From C&D drop-off box services to transfer stations to C&D recyclers to MRFs, Krause will custom design, fabricate and install to exact specifications. www.krausemanufacturing.com

Morbark—Booth S-552
Morbark’s exhibit will offer visitors a “World of Opportunities.” The exhibit will give attendees a chance to network with industry experts to discuss their successes with Morbark products and product applications. The company’s diverse offerings will be the focus of six in-depth showcases including wood waste processing, shingle grinding, C&D shredding, waste-to energy, biomass preparation and new wear parts. Equipment on hand will include the Morbark 40/36 WCL Track Drum Chipper, the 4600XL Track and 3800XL Wood Hogs and the Beever M20R Forestry Brush Chipper. www.morbark.com

Metso—Booth C-7457
Metso is a leading global provider of equipment, solutions and services to the mining and construction industries. Metso covers everything from individual machines—including crushers, screens, conveyors and components—to complete systems, and is complemented by a comprehensive range of service, operational support and training, together with wear parts and maintenance. Metso’s offerings include Nordberg, Barmac, Lokotrack, Trellex and Svedala. www.metso.com

Mustang—Booth N-1353
Mustang is a leading manufacturer of compact equipment for the agriculture and construction markets. www.mustangmfg.com

Paladin Construction Group—Booth N-1849
Paladin is an independent manufacturer of coupler systems and attachment tools for carriers, from small compact tool carriers to large excavators, wheel loaders, tractors and truck chassis. The group brings together eight industry-leading brands with more than 200 years of combined experience to offer hundreds of coupler systems and attachment tools for all makes and models. Brands include: Bradco, JRB, Sweepster, CP, CustomWorks, FFC, Harley and McMillen. www.paladinbrands.com

Powerscreen—Booth 140
Powerscreen’s XH500 Horizontal Shaft Impactor crusher was designed for processing large volumes of soft to medium-hard primary and secondary materials such as natural rock and construction derived materials including asphalt, recycling and demolition waste. The Powerscreen XH500 has been designed for reduction and throughput of up to 500 tph (550 U.S. tph) The XH500 is suited to contract crushing due to its high productivity and ease of set-up, operation and maintenance. Key features include vibrating pan feeder, double deck live pre-screen, feeder load management system, under pan feeder, efficient crusher direct-drive system, crusher hydraulic overload protection, hydraulic raise and lower product conveyor for rebar removal, new PLC control system and class leading stockpiling capacities.

The XH320SR is designed for tough conditions in recycling, demolition and quarrying applications. Key features include the fully independent under crusher vibrating pan feeder, new impact chamber with 4-bar rotor, twin-apron design, double deck screen with recirculating facility, adjustment assist and hydraulic overload protection. The benefits of the XH320SR include a rapid set-up time, fuel efficiency with its direct drive system and feeder load management system to control material entry to the chamber. The result is throughput of up to 320 tph (352 U.S. tph), reduced wear costs as well as excellent reduction and high consistency of product shape.

The XA400S is a primary jaw crushing plant, designed for operators in quarrying, demolition and recycling applications and is capable of producing up to 400 tph (441 U.S. tph), depending on the application. The XA400S is available with hydraulic adjust or hydraulic release options, which provide the ability to quickly and easily adjust the machines Closed Side Settings. Other user benefits include track mobility, a quick set-up time and crusher overload protection to prevent damage by uncrushable objects.

The new Warrior 2400 is designed for large scale operators in the quarrying and mining sectors, is capable of handling larger feed sizes, and has an output potential of up to 800 tph (881 U.S. tph). It features a heavy duty incline screen with a high amplitude triple shaft drive mechanism, lending it to screening, scalping, two- or three-way splitting and stockpiling materials like aggregates, topsoil, coal, construction, demolition waste and iron ore. User benefits include a slide out tail conveyor facility to aid media access and a load sensing collection conveyor circuit to avoid blockages. www.powerscreen.com

Rotochopper—Booth S-546
Rotochopper manufactures an extensive line-up of asphalt shingle grinders, wood waste grinders, fine grinding systems, wood chip processors and mobile bagging systems. Rotochopper grinding equipment converts low grade resources like asphalt shingle waste and wood waste into hot-mix asphalt supplement, boiler fuel, landscape products and other high-value commodities.
www.rotochopper.com

Sparta Innovations—Booth H-32141
Sorting line and equipment for the C&D sector; serving demolition or roll-off contractor, landfill or transfer station operator. www.spartaway.com

Stanley Hydraulic Tools—Booths N-1819, N-1827   
Stanley Hydraulic Tools/Stanley LaBounty produces an extensive line of products for use in construction, demolition, scrap-processing, recycling, utilities, municipalities, railroads, industry, landscaping, underwater construction and specialty trades in two North American manufacturing facilities. Additionally, Stanley Hydraulic Tools/ Stanley LaBounty has sales offices and distributors throughout North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Asia, Australia and the Middle East. www.stanleyhydraulic.com

Telsmith—Booth C-5133
Telsmith will introduce the new Tel-Trax Model TC52SBS—a higher capacity track-mounted cone crushing plant suited to work in conjunction with larger primary track plants (such as the Tel-Trax TJ3258 Jaw) to increase the production capabilities of track-mounted systems. Built around the 400 hp, model 52SBS cone crusher, the TC52SBS is one of the largest track cone plants available in the industry today. The plant significantly boosts tonnage output in secondary and tertiary applications, while accepting larger feed (up to 12-in. topsize) when compared to the more common 300 hp units. The 52SBS features a Dynamic Adjust system that enables adjustment under load; overload protection via hydraulic relief and clearing; a unique hydraulic lock system; and an optional anti-spin system that extends manganese life. For enhanced operational efficiencies, the Telsmith Tel-Trax Model TC52SBS is outfitted with automation controls that reduce the need for operator oversight. The system monitors parameters such as crusher overload, feed bin levels, diesel power supply and the discharge conveyor to automatically adjust the feed rate. The automated controls package also allows a soft link to additional Tel-Trax crushing and screening plants to provide a completely linked and integrated processing solution.

Telsmith will also introduce the new H3244 Hydra-Jaw. ngineered with a true 32-in. (813 mm) gape and a 44-inch (1,118 mm) width, the H3244 is designed to accept larger feed in hard rock quarry, and sand and gravel applications; and can be mounted on portable plants or modular fixed structure assemblies.

Behind the enhanced operational efficiencies of the new H3244 (and prior Hydra-Jaw models) is the incorporation of the unique Hydra-Jaw toggle, which provides hydraulic tramp iron relief with automatic reset, chamber clearing, and push-button setting adjustments. With finger-tip operation in the control house or from a remote location, these innovative hydraulic systems eliminate costly downtime and prevent component damage, while also protecting workers from risks typically associated with clearing the crusher. www.telsmith.com

Trio Engineered Products—Booth C-7700
Trio serves aggregates, recycling and mining operators worldwide. Solutions include crushers, washers, feeders, screens, magnets, conveyors and complete plants built for the world’s most rugged environments. www.trioproducts.com

Universal Engineering—Booth C-7543
Manufacturer of primary impactors, secondary impactors, jaw crushers, specialty crushers, industrial hammermills, vibrating screens, vibrating feeders, tractor chain and engineered chain apron feeders, wobbler feeders and C&D recycling equipment. All equipment is available as stand alone or incorporated into stationary or portable systems. www.universalcrusher.com

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