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The use of a laser guidance system allows you to know where the right wing of the snow plow will pass. The driver of the vehicle only has to follow the spot of the laser projected on the road. It allows a better evaluation of the distances by the operator especially in bad weather.
Many organizations, notably Hydro Québec and the CNESST require that construction equipment must be equipped with a range limiting device that blocks the system to avoid contact with electrical wires and any environmental obstacles. You thus have to conform to the « Safety code for construction ».
The range limiting device is a safety device and assistance for equipment operators. It is a monitoring device which supplies the operator precise indication on the positioning of the machine in respect to environmental obstacles which will protect the operator. It therefore limits the risk of the machine to come into contact with environmental obstacles (Electrical wires, walls, ceilings, etc.).
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In order to comply with the law, does not mean it needs to be a complicated task. The MEGA range limiting device is simple and easy to program. The Alltech Group recommends the 600 series for all excavation jobs.
The range limiting device MEGA 6000 is designed to program a height limit and a rotation limit (left, right). It is also possible to program multiple limits (optional) and to indicate the depth of the bucket (optional). The range limiting device series model 6000 was conceived for a use on many types of machines. It can be installed on all makes and models of equipment.
The range limiting device is an indispensable tool for your security while operating an excavator below electrical wires.
A heavy-duty tire sealant. OKO prevents punctures and stops tire deflations as you drive. OKO seals the hole in the tread area the moment the puncture happens. Designed for use in the harshest off-road environments.
OKO Mining Xtra heavy duty is an essential aid to operators of vehicles that suffer the very harshest off-road terrain.
An aqueous glycol based solution comprising specially treated constituents of the highest grade, environmentally friendly rust inhibitors for anticorrosion purposes, adhesion agents, gums and preservatives, held in suspension to provide a carefully engineered matrix.
The "PART 1", was mainly about the benefits of using a lubrication system. In this second part, we will rather analyze the purchasing process and focus on the essential questions to ask in order to obtain the system that meets you.
Operation starts once the controller/timer sends a signal to the pump to start a lubrication cycle. The pump automatically delivers lubricant through the intermediate supply line to the distribution valves which measures and distributes a predetermined amount via a secondary supply line to the lubrication points.
The first thing you need to know is that there exists different principals of function in which the automatic lubrication systems are designed. The two most common used on mobile equipment is progressive and parallel.
For a progressive system, a pump delivers grease to the greasing points via progressive distribution valves. The grease flows through a primary distribution valve which redirects towards secondary valves and finally through supply lines towards the lubrication points. The nature of the system is that if a line/a bearing does not take grease, the whole system stops and there are (in a system that is designed properly) a visual indication that there is a problem. This permits the operator to inform the foreman that there is a problem.
For a parallel system, the grease is pumped through single supply line towards many injectors. The injectors operate simultaneously but are independent from one to the other. Each injector serves as a greasing point and can be adjusted to supply the precise quantity of grease or oil. On a parallel system, the only pressure observed is on the main line so if there is a supply line or bearing that is not taking grease, the rest of the system will continue to function normally, but the bearings that do not receive grease will be damaged in the long term if the operator does not resolve the problem.
The filter prevents contaminants to enter the pump that could cause breakdowns, replacements parts and labor costs. This option is not standard – It needs to be requested. This type of filling option is done via the base by a barrel pump.
A gauge permits the surveillance of the pressure in the system. It is always a standard option.
This device sends a signal to the operator when the reservoir is empty, it also prevents to the pump to send air in the supply lines that can create many problems and a service call. This Is an option and needs to be requested.
The fact of having a grease nipple on every distribution valve permits to easily lubricate manually, the verification of the system in manual and to bleed the system when necessary. When there is a service call on a system not equipped with grease nipples on the distribution valves, the lines have to be disconnected to perform numerous tasks which increases tremendously the labor costs.
On a parallel type of system, the injectors function independently from one another and the pressure is only controlled on the main line which means there is no indication (related to pressure) on each secondary supply line or bearing that does not receive grease, the only visual indication of the level of grease missing to a point is dependent of the operator.
The system generally used for on road vehicles has a maximum low pressure switch with a pipe/tube of a small diameter and can only push the grease of grade 000 to 0 (honey like consistency).If the temperatures drop to -10C, The ‘’0’’ type grease becomes too difficult to pump and a thinner grease needs to be used. In warmer climates, less thick grease will drain, causing potential damages to the bearings and environmental problems. Systems with higher maximal pressure function’s (Progressive) take type 000 and EP2 grease. In addition some manufacturers require that you use a moly grease to ensure the operation. Others have no restrictions on the make and type of grease, which permits you to use your standard grease and considerably reduces stock and costs.
This type of fitting permits for a quick repair, wherever the machine is located. It consists of having stock of fittings and hoses on hand in order to repair quickly.
Many systems during installations use ‘’push-lock’’ fittings. This type of fitting costs less and is commonly used in pneumatic. It does not do the job on hydraulic, in the long term it will leak and will have to be replaced A compression fitting once installed could be good for the entire lifespan of the machine unless it’s damaged or ripped off.
An automatic lubrication system is an important tool to reduce direct and indirect costs resulting from improper greasing but you had to know how it functions and what are the available types of systems and which type would better meet your company’s needs. When purchasing an automatic lubrication system, ask the questions that were written in this article and you will obtain a tool which will maintain your machine, reduce costs and increase productivity with the years to come.
Weatherproof, containing optic plate mounting platform, microprocessor electronics, laser, laser mounting assembly, laser driver board, automatic cooling and heating system, front window is automatically heated to reduce or eliminate icing.
Removes snow build up from laser exit window with automatic air blast every 5 seconds.
Allows the operator to turn the laser on and off as well as the deicing and automatic air blast functions.
With waterproof mil spec in-line connector mounted between the laser main housing and the control panel mounted in the cab.
Running from control box for connection to vehicle’s 12 or 24V DC power.