December

Road mats hold up to150t

Unbreakable to over 150t, TuffTrak claims it has the ultimate heavy duty road mat.

Fan fares well in suppressing dust

Tecpro claims its Elefante fog cannon, is particularly useful for suppressing dust that is difficult to control using other methods.

New version heavy highway software enhances integration, usability

Business Center – HCE version 2.2 powered by Trimble, a new release of heavy and highway office software for data management and preparation and material quantities takeoff, includes advances that make using, implementing, and learning the software both easier and more efficient.

Exchange rate means US mini graders are exceptional value

Given there are four US made Laser Graders working well in this country and the Australian dollar is close to parity with the US dollar, the company’s MD Tom Yosiffidis says it is an ideal time to buy a fully featured mini grader.

Fibre optic sensors measure up under strain

Fibre optic sensors from European company Fiber Sensing, are based on optical fibre Bragg grating (FBG) technology, which is considered the most suitable and reliable technology for long-term sensing.

Leica launches SP technology for dozers

Leica Geosystems has released new machine control technology for bulldozers which it says will revolutionise the way contractors move dirt and fine-grade.

New pump takes gunk in its stride

Kerrick released the HC4015, a 4000psi heavy duty, mobile, cold water pressure cleaner in September.

Norma releases all-in-one clamp kit

An all-in-one clamp making tool allows users to produce the exact clamp for the job in hand.

Oricom radios take up little space, cost less than $500 

Oricom’s new UHF100 is a remote head 5.0 watt UHF CB unit that is so trim (30x110x29dxwxh ) it can be attached easily to the most cluttered of dashes.

Panasonic strengthens Toughbook

Panasonic has revamped its Toughbook CF-19 to include the new Intel® Core™ i5 processor, increased battery life of up to 9 hours and an ultra-bright 1000 nit screen

Sandvik focuses on roadheader’s productivity

Sandvik’s main focus in developing its new 100t class MT520 roadheader, was to increase productivity via a range of easily exchanged modules.