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Wacker offers a new generation of ride-on asphalt rollers to the industry. The RD 12-90, RD12A-90 and the RD 16-90 offer various enhacements to improve performance and operator comfort.

RD 12 series
Modeled after the RD 11, the RD 12 rollers offer a number of new features suggested by asphalt contractors. It starts with the elimination of overhang on the back of the machine. This was achieved by a redesigned frame and operator’s platform and the use of a pressurized water system.

This new design provides excellent visibility for the operator and allows for the roller to get right to the edge of the asphalt for a complete and smooth finish.

These versatile rollers offer improved performance with an increase in compaction force of 15 percent. The exciter frequency has been increased resulting in faster travel speeds which allows for more efficient and smoother finishes.

The RD 12 rollers feature dual-drum drive and articulated steering for extremely accurate control. The hydrostatic drive with infinitely variable forward and reverse operation and even accelerations and stops guarantees a smooth asphalt finish. Front drum vibration with static rear drum provide for an excellent asphalt finish.

Also contributing to the excellent finish is a new pressurized water system. The advantage to this system is that it allows for a much more efficient and consistent water flow. The water pump timer is adjustable to eight positions which allows the operator to better control the water flow, based on the asphalt conditions. Because this system is more efficient, the overall size of the water tank could be reduced, but the running time per tank of water has been increased.

This redesign also contributes to improved operator comfort including significantly reduced whole body vibration and quieter operation. Contractors will appreciate the more spacious operator platform and sloped hood for excellent visibility. The roller continues to feature the user-friendly control panel and right hand forward and reverse lever with integrated vibration control for easy operation.

Wacker’s new one-ton class RD 12 ride-on asphalt roller series is offered with two engine options. The RD 12-90 comes with a 20.5-hp Wacker engine and comes with a complete two-year bumper to bumper warranty.

The RD 12A-90 is equipped with an 18-hp Honda model. Both units have an operating weight of 2,490 pounds, 35.4-inch drum width and centrifugal force of 3,400 pounds.

The RD 12 series is suited for compaction of level sublayers and finish layers on road repairs, driveways, parking lots and any asphalt surface.

RD 16-90 asphalt roller
Also new to Wacker’s asphalt roller line is the larger RD 16-90. This new 1.5-ton diesel-powered unit offers the same new features as the RD 12 series including the overall redesign to eliminate overhang, increased compaction performance, pressurized water system and ergonomic enhancements.

The CE-compliant RD 16 also offers additional features to enhance performance and operator comfort. The centrifugal force of the RD 16 has been increased 30-percent over previous models and offers thicker drums for additional weight, plus dual drum vibration for outstanding overall performance and a quality asphalt finish.

The RD 16 also offers as standard a foldable rollover protection systems (ROPS) for easier transportation and storage, a rotating beacon light, working lights, horn and back up alarm. The ergonomic operator’s platform features a fully adjustable suspension operator’s seat for maximum comfort.

Wacker’s new RD 16-90 is powered by a 26.8-hp Lombardini diesel engine. The unit has an operating weight of 3,274 pounds and with both the front and rear drums in the vibration mode, it can produce up to 6,800 pounds of total centrifugal force. The RD 16-90 is designed for compacting base and finish layers of asphalt as well as granular material in confined areas. It’s ideal for applications such as parking lots, driveways and shoulder work. 

Grasan Portable Inclined Screen Plants
Grasan road-portable inclined screen plants are available in standard and custom designs, featuring high mobility, fast setup and long service life. Unit works with materials such as crushed concrete and asphalt rubble, crushed stone and gravel, ores, coal, slag, coke and carbon. Screen sizes range from compact 5′ x 12′, 5′ x 14′ and 6′ x 16′, 7′ x 20′ and 8′ x 20′ models. Larger sizes are also available, such as a high capacity 8′ x 24′ plant with self-erecting, all-hydraulic setup by one person.

Titan Equipment Monitoring from DPL America
The Titan Equipment Monitoring System for mobile, off-road equipment is an advanced solution for remote monitoring and tracking of off-road assets to increase asset profitability and productivity while decreasing the costs and risk of equipment theft. Features include: automatic and on-demand location updates, remote starter disable capabilities, real time updates of machine on/off in transit status, hour meter reporting with daily run time log, service scheduling with past due notices and digital inputs for sensor alarming. System allows managers to track their assets continuously and accurately from an Internet-based software package. Once covertly installed on an asset, the hardware unit wirelessly reports the machine’s activity, location, status and other operational data to the software.

Clarence Richard Ez-Flo Scales
The Ez-Flo continuous weigh scales - for dust, fillers and hydrated lime - are designed to be more instantaneous and accurate than reading depleting weights from silo leg base load cells. Features include continuous weighing of powders up to 400 degrees, easily retrofitted to existing equipment, and easy to add to automatic blending and batching systems.

ShedWorks Asphalt Mixture Testing Equipment
ShedWorks Inc. manufactures laboratory and field asphalt mixture testing equipment for mix design, structural design, and construction quality control/assurance. The latest machines include three models of computer-controlled testing machines and three models of automated sawing and coring devices. Testing machines available include an overlay tester, an indirect tension tester and a dynamic modulus hot mix asphalt tester, each of which have integral temperature control systems. The dynamic modulus tester can be used to test 4″ x 6″ cylinders of asphalt (cut and cored from a larger gyratory compacted specimen) to obtain modulus and phase angle. For thinner specimens down to typical lift thicknesses, the indirect tension and overlay testers are offered. The indirect tension tester can handle 6-inch-diameter specimens and the overlay tester takes a small beam made by cutting each side of a 6-inch core or gyratory specimen. A version of the overlay tester is also available for testing crack sealant materials.

Eagle Crusher UltraMax 1400-45
The 1400-45 high-production, portable crushing plant easily replaces dual crusher circuits without sacrificing productivity. The 1400-45 produces uniform cubical products in the toughest hard rock and heavy-duty recycling applications. It features a three-stage crushing action resulting in a high-crush count and a reduction ratio of 24 to 1, while meeting Superpave specifications. The primary/secondary crushing capabilities eliminates the expense of jaw/jaw, or jaw/cone crusher circuits, and contains a powerful 510-hp diesel engine with 175kW generator, allowing operation of optional equipment without an additional power source. The adjustable primary and secondary curtains allow for precise product gradation control, and the hydraulic-opening impactor housing offers unobstructed access to crushing chamber and secondary curtain adjustment.

Nite Lite from Work Area Protection
Work Area Protection Corp. introduces the Nite Lite, the first portable work zone light that has been designed specifically for the road construction industry. The lightweight and easily transportable Nite Lite provides a non-glaring white light for all moving and static nighttime construction projects. Microprocessor-controlled electronics ignite the high-intensity discharge, gas-filled lamp. Unit draws only 4 amps at 120 volts AC from a 60Hz electrical source. The polycarbonate dome is coated with a light-diffusing compound that allows the 400-watt Pulse StartMetal Halide lamp to provide the necessary illumination for a jobsite. Light output is rated at 42,000 lumens, which is sufficient to light a 15,000-square foot area. Weighing only 26 pounds and having a diameter of 25 inches, it comes standard with a 24-foot grounded plug and stores securely inside a custom, foam-padded carrying case.

RazerTail Truck Unloader from Superior
Superior Industries has added another model to the RazerTail Truck Unloader product line. The 48-inch RazerTail Truck Unloader has a 6-foot discharge height, 50-hp motor, 44-foot length and 1,000-tph capacity. Units are road portable and can be moved from job to job easily only taking minutes to set up. This patent-pending truck unloader includes hydraulic ramps for quick and easy cleanup of material spillage, eliminates contamination of material due to multiple handling and will reduce operating costs by eliminating the need for loaders.

Burchland EZR Material Roller
Bruchland introduces its EZR material roller. Designed to mount on skid steers, unit can install various erosion control material up to a maximum roll width of 8 feet and weight of 500 pounds. The EZR offers three sizes of detachable stems and features a hydraulic actuator which swings the pivot arm 180 degrees left or right and angles of 115 degrees up and 8 degrees down.

Roadtec Slide-Out Operator Stations
Roadtec’s latest product enhancement on pavers are slide-out seats on the RP-190 and RP-195 paver models, which provide optimal visibility to the operator. Two stations are provided, one on the right and one on the left side of the paver. Roadtec operator seats with their spring suspension offer the same comfort as high-quality truck seats, and include swivel and reclining functions. Roadtec operator stations also include common functions grouped within easy reach next to the armrest, with propel functions on one side and material feed functions on the other.

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The UAE-based Al Jaber Group, a leading contracting, logistics and industrial group, has purchased 720 Caterpillar machines for more than Dh809 million ($220 million).

According to Gulf News, The deal, the biggest purchase of Caterpillar machines in the history of the group, includes a wide range of earth-moving equipment that will support Al Jaber’s operations and expansion plans. The machines include tractors, hydraulic excavators, articulated dump trucks, wheel loaders and motor graders, which will supplement the equipment in Al Jaber Group’s fleet.

Obaid Khalifa Al Jaber, chairman of the Al Jaber Group, said: “Caterpillar machines are instrumental to our success and we have great confidence in the products coupled with after-sales service and support provided by Al Bahar, which are strategic to our achievements and successful execution of projects.”

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CALSTART’s Hybrid Truck Users Forum (HTUF) Refuse Working Group announced today that its members have selected the supplier team of Crane Carrier/ISE/Bosch Rexroth to negotiate with for validation and testing of Class 7 & 8 heavy duty hydraulic hybrid and electric hybrid refuse vehicles.

The hybrid trucks are expected to yield 30 percent to 50 percent reductions in fuel use with an accompanying reduction in emissions, to be demonstrated in chassis dynamometer and field testing. The working group members taking part in the hybrid refuse truck pilot project include the Department of Sanitation, City of New York; Solid Waste Management Department, City of Houston; and the City of Chicago.

“In the pioneering spirit of New York City, the Department of Sanitation is proud to be an early adopter of heavy-duty hybrid technology. We are committed to working with partners in developing new and innovative technologies that will benefit not only our city’s environment, but our country’s, as well,” said Sanitation Commissioner John J. Doherty.

Crane Carrier Company, working in conjunction with ISE Corporation, proposed a series hybrid electric refuse vehicle (HEV) using a self-contained hybrid drive assembly that can be easily mounted between the frame rails in most truck chassis. It replaces the conventional manual or automatic transmission assembly in the Crane Carrier LET2 chassis. The proposed HEV system uses components that have already been developed by ISE for the transit market in heavy 60 ft. articulated bus applications. The HEV will use nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries or ultra-capacitor packs to store energy recovered from the high number of braking cycles experienced by refuse collection vehicles during their normal operation. The HEV will also employ an onboard GPS and Remote Diagnostic Unit (RDU) providing the capability for real time performance monitoring and remote troubleshooting. The RDU conveys location, vehicle status and offers web-based access.

Crane Carrier and Bosch Rexroth Corporation have proposed using Rexroth’s Hydrostatic Regenerative Brake (HRB) parallel hydraulic hybrid system to power their LET2 chassis. The HRB system will be integrated with the Heil refuse body hydraulic system for weight savings and more efficient packaging. The HRB system uses a hydraulic pump/motor, connected to the driveline, to capture kinetic energy during vehicle braking. When braking, the pump/motor acts as a pump, absorbing energy from the driveline and imparting a retarding force on the drive wheels. The absorbed energy pumps hydraulic fluid into a nitrogen-pressurized accumulator. During acceleration the pressurized gas pushes fluid out of the accumulator and the pump/motor now acts as a hydraulic motor, assisting the engine and reducing the fuel required to launch the vehicle.

About CALSTART’s Hybrid Truck Users Forum (HTUF)

The national Hybrid Truck Users Forum (HTUF) program is a partnership between CALSTART and the U.S. Army TARDEC’s National Automotive Center (NAC). HTUF works to speed the commercialization of hybrid drivelines that could be used in both military and commercial vehicles. The HTUF program currently works with more than 80 fleets representing roughly one million trucks. Truck hybrids are emerging as a U.S.-led technology: there are already more than ten leading U.S. manufacturers of heavy-duty hybrid propulsion systems.

The HTUF Refuse Working Group is building on the success of the HTUF Utility Truck Working Group and its deployment of 24 International Truck/Eaton hybrid electric “bucket” trucks, which has led to the early production of Class 6/7 hybrid trucks by International and the development of similar vehicles by Peterbilt, Kenworth and Freightliner.

About CALSTART

HTUF is one of several national programs operated by CALSTART, North America’s leading advanced transportation technologies consortium. CALSTART is a participant-supported organization of more than 155 firms and organizations worldwide, dedicated to expanding and supporting a high-tech transportation industry that cleans the air, creates jobs and improves energy efficiency. CALSTART serves as a strategic broker to spur advanced transportation technologies, fuels, systems and the companies that make them. Visit www.calstart.org and www.htuf.org to learn more.

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The new Caterpillar® 740 Ejector Articulated Truck features a self-cleaning ejector mechanism that allows material to be spread and dumped on-the-go, without raising the body. Because its body is not raised, the Ejector truck can work efficiently on sites where overhead obstacles or stability issues limit the use of conventional dump trucks.

Rated at 42 tons (38 metric tonnes), the 740 Ejector produces net power of 415 hp (309 kW). It incorporates all the features of the 740 Articulated Truck, including a new electronically controlled engine and transmission, plus a new suspension system, hitch design, rear-mounted cooling system and center-mounted cab.

The 740 Ejector and 740 Articulated Truck are sold as separate product lines, and the bodies are not interchangeable. Both models offer excellent productivity in rough terrain, making them valuable tools for general construction, road building, sand and gravel hauling, land restoration, mine reclamation and landfill operations.

Innovative concept, durable design

The load ejection concept delivers many benefits. Material can be spread while the truck is moving to cut cycle time, decrease power train loads and reduce the amount of support equipment needed for spreading and dozing. The ejector also prevents material from adhering to the inside of the truck body after the dump, so payload can be maximized, improving productivity, reducing fuel consumption and lowering cost per ton. Ejecting a load without raising the body increases stability, so the truck can work on inclines, side slopes and in very soft underfoot. The truck also excels in tunneling and underground applications and on sites where overhead obstacles such as conveyors, power lines or bridges interfere with dumping.

The reinforced ejector body is made from high-yield, heat-treated steel. Its top rails incorporate the same steel used on the Cat® 769D Off-Highway Truck. The ejector mechanism includes a high-strength blade and technology similar to that proven on Cat Wheel Tractor Scrapers, plus a four-stage, double-acting cylinder, specifically designed for horizontal mounting, which is centrally supported and nitrite-hardened for long service life.

700 Family improvements

All improvements made to the 700 Family of articulated trucks have been included on the 740 Ejector. The truck is powered by a Cat 3406E ATAAC (air-to-air aftercooled) turbocharged engine with electronic unit injection fuel system. The engine offers superior acceleration and lugging forces on steep grades and in tough underfoot conditions, as well as excellent fuel efficiency and reduced emissions. It works in partnership with a seven-speed electronically controlled transmission, based on the proven design of the Caterpillar 769 Off-Highway Truck. The integrated system coordinates engine speed, torque converter lock-up and transmission clutch engagements to produce exceptionally smooth shifting and long drive train life.

Other key enhancements include a new rear-mounted radiator that improves forward visibility and service access; a new front suspension system that provides a smoother ride and longer life; a new box-section front frame, designed to decrease stress in the hitch area and optimize suspension geometry; and a new more rugged hitch, a two-piece articulating, oscillating design that ensures all-wheel ground contact in rough terrain.

Operator comfort and productivity
Like other members of the 700 Family, the 740 Ejector features a spacious, quiet, work environment with exceptional all-around viewing area. The new center-mounted cab delivers a comfortable ride, reducing operator fatigue and enhancing productivity throughout the shift. A new fully adjustable Cat Comfort air suspension seat, easy-to-read instruments, ergonomically placed controls and an Electronic Monitoring System (EMSIII) further enhance comfort and productivity. A full-size training seat is also included.

Reduced maintenance, quicker service

To reduce downtime, increase availability and lower cost per ton, the 740 Ejector offers extended engine and hydraulic oil change intervals, extended life coolant and adjustment-free wheel bearings. Lubrication points are grouped for convenience, as are service points under the hood. The hood is raised and lowered electrically, with a manual override provided. Test points are behind the cab and accessible from the ground. The engine can be removed and installed in one piece, reducing service time. The new suspension system eliminates the need to lower the suspension during transport, saving time and effort.

The combination of 700 Family improvements and the innovative load-ejection design make the 740 Ejector well suited for customers who value high production at a lower cost per ton in a variety of tough applications.

Basic Specifications for 740 Ejector

Engine Cat 3406E ATAAC EUI

Net power 415 hp (309 kW)

Transmission 7F/lR, electronic autoshift

Rated payload 42 tons (38 metric tonnes)

Body capacity 30.2 yd3 (23.1 mi)

(heaped SAE 2:1)

Operating weight (empty) 77,770 lb (35 270 kg)

Top travel speed 34.2 mph (55.1 km/h)

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Contrary to the common myth, the job of a heavy equipment operator is not confined to just operating the bulldozer. Nor is it a gender specific vocation since both men and women are employed in this field.

If you can operate large machinery, are willing to work as a team, possess satisfactory communication skills and are open to suggestions for improvement, you can definitely be successful as a Heavy Equipment Operator.

Who is a Heavy Equipment Operator

Neither a designated trade nor designated profession, a heavy equipment operator maintains, repairs and adjusts the huge not so very delicate machines used in construction work. They also find employment at travel refuse collection routes or freight jobs.

Educational Qualifications and Eligibility Criteria

There are very few schools in the US that offer courses in heavy equipment training. Students are taught the basics of analytical and diagnostic techniques along with an in depth knowledge of electronics. Being a field job, the training imparted for the job is mostly done in practical surroundings.

The sub categories of the job position, such as a mechanic require a certification of validation, which needs to be renewed every 5 years.

Other than the educational factors, the first and foremost eligibility criterion is the possession of a Commercial Drivers License. Experience in driving trucks and smaller construction machinery is considered an added advantage. An ability to work with different people, to be open to the idea of additional training and responsibility and judgment of distance are some of the other criteria for hiring a heavy equipment operator.

A number of apprentice jobs are available for fresh graduates or trainees who have completed formal courses in heavy equipment operations. Most organizations pay a very nominal salary at the entry level to these apprentices.

Nature of the Job

The job of a heavy equipment operator is to operate machines such as the off highway trucks, graders, articulated trucks and loaders, scrapers, pavers, backhoes and shovels. As a junior operator, one could start out with operating small equipment and later move on to the heavier ones. The equipments under the former category include small rubber tire loaders and monitoring equipments.

With experience and training, one could eventually be promoted to senior positions such as a superintendent, job foreman, safety officer or trainer. If you are an independent minded person, you could also go ahead and set up a business of your own, after acquiring a few years of experience.

As this is a job that is required in almost every heavy manufacturing facility, one could easily relocate to any town or city without any worries about finding a decent job as a heavy equipment operator.

Salary

The standard workweek for heavy equipment operators is 40 hours. On an average, they could make approximately $20,000 to $49,000 a year (including benefits). A statutory holiday and vacation pay is also provided along with a group insurance for vision, health, dental, and retirement packages. Cumulatively, one could earn nearly 20% to 30 % of the basic hourly pay rate.

A word of caution though is that this job can take a toll on your health if you are not physically strong and if you dont possess the zeal to tackle the strenuous work conditions

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Scafftag’s solutions are keeping Northern Marine Management one step ahead in safety

Northern Marine Management, a wholly owned subsidiary of Stena AB., operates strict health and safety policies, and is focused on adopting new initiatives to stay one step ahead of the game. Its policy of eliminating, or at least minimising risk is no mean feat though when taking into consideration it is responsible for the maintenance of a fleet comprising over 50 vessels, which could be anywhere in the world at anytime.

Not to mention its responsibility to ensure conformity of its high standards by over 4,000 multi-national sea staff.

When Kenny Fraser, the company’s Marine Safety Superintendent, joined the company, one of the most simple but effective measures he looked to implement to improve safety was the introduction of a centrally controlled tagging system for on-board equipment used by ship’s crew and maintenance teams.

Previously this was operated on a ship-specific basis, but as the fleet expanded it was agreed that consistency was becoming increasingly necessary.

After reviewing a number of systems, and based on his experience of working with leading status management solutions provider, Scafftag, Kenny decided to implement a combination of systems from its Lockout Tagout range - Loktag and Pro-lock.

Loktag and Pro-lock are used to offer a clearly visible inspection status of on-board equipment such as access points for cargo and ballast tanks, as well as locking access to hydraulic instrumentation and electrical equipment including distribution boxes and switchboards.
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On his choice of solution, Kenny comments ‘I have had a very good experience working with Scafftag’s solutions, not only are the systems simple and effective they are also highly price-competitive’.

‘Throughout all my dealings with the company I have also been impressed by their service, in particular their responsiveness to Northern Marine’s specific needs.’ The systems are being implemented across the fleet for any equipment that requires regular inspection and maintenance checks by company-designated personnel.

Most of the scheduled maintenance is done while the vessels are in dry-dock or repair periods.

Kenny supervises the control of isolating such equipment which includes working closely with the designated Lockout Tagout Officer to enforce and update the safety systems once any necessary maintenance has been carried out.

However, limited maintenance is sometimes required when the ship is in service, which means that any senior crew member could be conducting inspections and therefore need to be fully trained on the system.

Kenny believes that this is where the Scafftag system delivers the most benefit, especially in overcoming the language barriers of a multi-cultural team.

The simplicity of the product means that it has been understood and adopted easily without too much written instruction.

‘I am delighted at how quickly the new system is being adopted across the company,’ says Kenny.

‘The system is an additional process to our existing policies and provides an easy and visual way to keep personnel reminded of the safety needs - which in the long run can only help to reduce risks and improve safety.’ Scafftag’s Lockout Tagout solutions include a complete range of both physical Lockout and visual Tagout systems to provide a total management solution for all mechanical and electrical risks.

The diversity of this range means that Scafftag can provide its customers, like Northern Marine Management, with a bespoke solution to their Lockout Tagout needs.

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The latest version of Flexigrid matting, manufactured by Plastic Extruders, offers toughness, slip resistance and flexibility to reduce accidents and fatigue

Enhanced safety and comfort underfoot are major benefits of the latest version of Flexigrid matting, manufactured by Plastic Extruders. Users claim that its toughness, slip resistance and flexibility reduce accidents and fatigue which in turn increases productivity. Well-proven Flexigrid is normally used as a cost effective slip resistant matting in heavy industrial environments where dirt, production waste, oil and other spillages can create problems underfoot.

The matting has a deep etched surface with an open grid structure through which debris, liquid or spills are dissipated.

The matting is extremely hard wearing, resistant to oils, chemicals and other industrial fluids.

Manufactured from flexible PVC, the matting is comfortable to stand on and reduces physical fatigue.

It will contour over rough or uneven surfaces and is easily cut and shaped to fit around machines and equipment.

Because of its tough and rugged nature, it is also often used as a primary barrier for cleaning footwear at entrances.

Black Flexigrid is available in 60 and 91cm widths and in 5 and 10m rolls; modules and optional aluminium chamfered edges are also available.

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To prevent operator strain injuries, interlocking plastics floor slats provide a safe, non-slip, stable surface, which is cushioned and comfortable to walk, work or stand on

To prevent operator strain injuries, Schoeller Arca Systems offers interlocking plastics floor slats provide a safe, non-slip, stable surface, which is cushioned and comfortable to walk, work or stand on. The slats, said Schoeller, allow operators to work longer and reduce the likelihood of them suffering musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) - strain injuries.

Schoeller Arca Systems told manufacturingtalk.com that MSDs affect one million people in the UK each year.

They are often severe or long-term and can have devastating health implications.

Associated costs, including lost productivity, lawsuits, rehabilitation and training replacement staff, are high.

Business Sector Manager at Schoeller Arca Systems, Russell Smith, informed: ‘Back and leg musculoskeletal disorders, caused by prolonged standing or repetitive movement, are problematic in many industries and can cost companies thousands of pounds each year.

Schoeller Arca Systems’ floor slats help prevent injuries like these, making for safer, more comfortable working environments’.

Schoeller Arca Systems’ floor slats are made of 100% recyclable plastics and resist moisture, oils and most acids and chemicals.

The slats allow goods to be stored on the ground by raising them above the floor surface, keeping them clean, safe and dry.

In addition, they protect employees against slips and falls by lifting foot traffic above wet, slippery surfaces.

Users can combine and interlock the various straights and corner sections to cover an entire floor, or make ‘islands’ where employees face prolonged periods of standing or repetitive movement.

Ramps provide easy access for dollies, trolleys and other handling equipment.

Smith added: ‘Schoeller Arca Systems’ floor slats are a simple, cost effective means of keeping employees safe and comfortable.

They reduce the risk of MSDs and other work-related accidents.

Floor slats can be quickly and easily assembled, with minimal disruption to work areas.’

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Stringent health and safety legislation is increasingly forcing employers to provide better care for employees and relief from the physical problems which arise from prolonged standing at work

The UK’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has announced a new 2008 ’shattered lives’ campaign to raise awareness about slips, trips and falls in the workplace, which badly injure more than 1000 people a month. HSE has also released an updated version of their Slips Assessment Tool (SAT) at .

This is a downloadable software package about how to assess the slip potential of surfaces, particularly because 20% of all industrial accidents are caused by people slipping on wet, greasy and inappropriate floors.

Stringent health and safety legislation is increasingly forcing employers to provide better care for employees, said Plastic Extruders to manufacturingtalk.com, and relief from the physical problems which arise from prolonged standing at work.

* Safety matting - in this critical area of safety underfoot, leading matting manufacturer Plastic Extruders is working closely with legislative bodies and users to help raise standards.

A major contribution has been the development of slip resistant and anti-fatigue Vynagrip matting and its widespread use across industry, manufacturing and high risk installations.

The latest version of Vynagrip has an extra aggressive and deeper etched surface which gives the UK’s highest rated slip resistant performance (R12 when tested to DIN 51130).

The matting has an open grid through which liquid spillage and production waste are dissipated.

It is extremely hard wearing and resistant to oil and chemicals.

Being comfortable to stand on, it will reduce physical fatigue; this in turn improves concentration and productivity.

The matting will contour over rough or uneven surfaces and is easily cut and shaped to fit around machines and fixtures.

Vynagrip is available in widths of 60, 91 and 122cm and in 10m rolls or individual modules with accessories to suit.

Standard colours are red, blue and black.

Vynagrip Plus has safety alert yellow edges.

Samples and the new 2008 Catalogue are available from Plastic Extruders.

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Monitor over six IEQ/IAQ parameters with only one instrument

The New Multinorm is a universal all-in-one instrument for monitoring indoor environmental and air quality parameters. Available measurements include air temperature, air velocity, relative humidity, dew point, illuminance, luminance, CO, CO2 and sound (Class 1 and 2) analyses. Additional features of the Multinorm include luminance measurement, contrast, globe temperature, thermocouple (contact temperature), PMV (predictive mean vote), PPD (predictive percentage of dissatisfied) and WBGT (wet bulb globe temperature).

Multinorm can operate in two modes.

In the on-line mode it displays current measurements or in the logger mode, it automatically stores all measurement values per logging interval.

Software is included for data analysis, charting and reporting.

Firmware is upgradeable for future new probe additions.

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