Ripping up rock is, well, a "hard" business. But with introduction of a new generation of vibratory rippers designed especially for heavy duty dozers of 1,200 hp and weighing up to 200,000 lbs, shredding shale, limestone rock, macadam and even concentrated compacted soil has never been easier. A direct pin-on, super rugged attachment, this vertical-mounted vibrating ripper mimics a giant hammer and chisel by utilizing a high-strength steel, abrasion resistant blade that is able to cut through rock. The perfect production tool for road and utility construction as well as mining, it's about to set the standard for modern rippers.

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GlobalSpec's Fluid Power & Fluid Handling Event — November 17, 2010

Join your peers and leading manufacturers for this free, informative, and interactive ONLINE conference and trade show — right from the convenience of your desktop. Participate in any or all of the educational sessions, network with peers, and meet with manufacturers eager to showcase their latest products, services, and new technology offerings. Learn more about the educational sessions offered to meet your information needs, and register today!

Lowell's Valve Key Socket Set grips and turns corroded or damaged 2 in. square valve operating nuts. The Valve Key Sockets are simple to use and fit any operating nut regardless of damage. The set contains three sockets, attachment screw, plate, and carrying case.

MB is the right answer for improving and upgrading your machinery fleet. The fleet can cut down on costs related to crusing time and energy, disposal and procurement, and personnel. Learn more about MB...

Parker's Global motor offering includes: electric, hydraulic, and pneumatic technologies. Applications are virtually unlimited and Parker application experts assist you in selecting either standard products or custom designed solutions.

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MaxPlusPlus (MPP and MPJ) brushless servo motors feature segmented lamination technology, yielding up to 40% higher torque than conventionally wound servo motors

Ruger Industries, Inc. has announced a new series of stainless steel hydraulic floor cranes. These cranes are more versatile than jib cranes and more mobile than gantry cranes. Their stainless steel construction makes them appropriate for pharmaceutical manufacturing, clean room, electronics manufacturing, or food processing applications.

If you're a contractor looking to pick up some speed on the job-site, the new generation of pickup truck-mounted scissor lift is a must-have. Installed in just 10 minutes, it requires no outriggers. Designed for smaller jobs where speed is mission critical, the 1.34 m platform can be lifted to a height of 6.65 m.

You can't put a price tag on productivity, which is why Caterpillar developed a new generation of compact track loader providing optimum speed and accuracy in earth moving operations. This performance rated, tracked equipment boasts a steel undercarriage 'isolated' from the rest of the machine, allowing for increased operator comfort and machine speed.

Novel compact gas-powered and pneumatic nailers that pin studs to cured concrete and steel are under development. In this Tools of the Trade report, 12 new pinners are put to the test in moderate as well as high-altitude areas like Denver, CO. Pin down the results here.

Garden variety radios take a terrific beating on the commercial job-site. With this new heavy-duty job-site radio, you'll never have to worry about going without tunes again. Armed with weather-resistant speakers, a roll cage, an iPod dock, and lithium-ion battery packs, this heavy metal radio is virtually indestructible.

The SKF Machine Condition Advisor is a rugged, easy-to-use, hand-held device that simultaneously measures vibration signals and temperature to gauge machine health, identify bearing damage, and provide early warning of machine problems before a costly breakdown occurs.

Ceiling mounted Workstation Cranes are an excellent solution to keeping floors clear when a work area must be clear from any support structures. Handling capacities up to 4000 lbs with overall bridge lengths up to 34 ft, these systems are pre-engineered and modularly designed for easy installation, expansion, and relocation.

How has one major construction material transport operation minimized accidents and rollovers while carrying high-center-of-gravity loads on steep and curved highways? By specifying the latest in roll stability control systems in each of their fleet's bulk-carrying tractors, including automatic traction control and electronic stability control, chances of mishaps are reduced.

Anyone can operate an aerial lift without a license — a sobering fact that has some industry professionals demanding greater commitment to operator safety and training. In response, the International Powered Access Federation issued a relevant supplement inside its annual safety guide. It encourages proper safety training in fall protection, mast climbing, and more.

Information on existing underground conditions is required to make timely decisions in the field. A combination graphics and information gathering software/hardware system transforms "raw data" into comprehensible intelligence to support quick job-site analyses. Its search function allows for sorting through location and determining the variety and severity of existing conditions.

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Need a quick, "smart," and easy way to calculate board lengths, spans, dimensional calculations, and tall walls for industrial applications? These e-tools can help. Span Calc, Dimension Calc, Board Foot Calc, and other smart measuring tools are collected together on this Canadian Wood Council resource and technical guidance Web site.

Portable gantry cranes by Spanco, Inc. offer economical and versatile lifting solutions. With SPANCO gantry cranes, there is no permanent installation — making them ideal if you rent or lease your facility. All nuts, bolts, and pins are plated for corrosion resistance.

The challenge was to develop a next-generation two-stage portable electric hydraulic pump to serve the construction industry in tasks such as foundation repair, post-tensioning, and powering medium to large cylinders and hydraulic tools. Find out how ENERPAC lived up to that challenge.

bC India is a new international trade show taking place on February 8-11, 2011, in Mumbai, India. The Bauma Conexpo-sponsored event will focus on heavy construction machinery and tools and promises to bring together industry experts, market leaders, manufacturers, and more. The newest in construction, building material hauling, earth moving, and mining vehicles will also be on hand for demonstrations.

The next time you find yourself complaining that you don't have a ramp for running your heavy-duty excavator onto a tractor trailer bed, save your breath. You might instead take a few operating tips from this operator in Tunisia who can skillfully and safely maneuver his big digger onto a flatbed minus the ramp in less than three minutes. Check out the amazing video.

Engineering a Chilean Rescue with Underground Equipment

In aiding the rescue of Chilean miners, NASA engineers embraced one of the oldest, but truest engineering principles: necessity is the mother of invention.