WHAT’S NEW Stainless Steel Knife Gate Valves
A new line of cast stainless steel knife gate valves has been introduced by De Zurik (Sartell, Minn.) for on-off and throttling application in the mining indus try. Available in 2- to 12-inch sizes, t…
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WHAT’S NEW Loader Payload Monitor
Teledyne (Thornbury, Ont.) has introduced a microprocessor, payload measuring system for wheel-loaders. Called Loadrite, the unit is connected into the hydraulic lifting system of a loader and gives t…
WHAT’S NEW Three New 6-wheelers
Moxy Trucks of Cincinnati, Ohio, has expanded its line of 6-wheel drive, articulated, off-road haulers by adding three models. The 27.5-ton moxy 6225 S is powered by a 242-hp, fuel-efficient scania en…
WHAT’S NEW New Pipe Elbow
Scarborough, Ont.-based Mecorsys Inc. has designed and tested a pipe elbow that reduces wear and saves energy when pumping abrasive slurries. A unique vortex chamber creates a self-renewing, slowly ro…
WHAT’S NEW Carbon Monoxide Monitor
A compact, microprocessor-controlled, ambient carbon monoxide monitor has been introduced by Rosemount Instruments of Calgary, Alta. The unit (Model 2200) measures carbon monoxide in the 0-100-ppm ran…
SUPPLIER’S NOTES WasTech Gear Corp.
Lynwood, Calif.-based WesTech Gear Corp. has formed a Heavy Machinery Division to conduct the business of the various product lines which were recently acquired from Western Gear Machinery Co. The pro…
Mistango results prompt larger drill program
The results of a small drilling program by Mistango Consolidated Resources on its Laval Twp. property near Sioux Lookout, Ont., have prompted the company to plan a major program. The four holes inters…
SUPPLIER’S NOTES Harnischfeger P & H
Harnischfeger P&H of Milwaukee, Wis., has released a pocket-size brochure with concise reference data on 21 popular models in the company’s line of mining equip ment. Basic machine specs and operating…
SUPPLIER’S NOTES Fenvessy & Schwab Inc.
New York City-based Fenvessy & Schwab Inc. has been restructured in an attempt to focus on asset redeployment and the addition of major new principals , the comp any says. Rolf Genssler has been elect…
SUPPLIER’S NOTES Jonas & Erickson
The Canadian software firm Jonas & Erickson has opened six new offices across the U.S. and Canada. New locations include New York, N.Y.; Fort Lauderd ale, Fla.; Chicago, Ill.; Denver, Colo.; Winnipeg,…
SUPPLIER’S NOTES Computer-aided Electronics Enginerring (CAEE)
The application of computers to help engineer new electronic devices is snow- balllng at a rate near 30% per year in the U.S., a new study says. Computer-aided El ectronics Engineering (CAEE) in the U…
50 YEARS AGO –FEBRUARY, 1937– PROFITS HIGHER AT BRITANNIA
In view of the increase in the export refinery price of copper above 11 1/2 7inches, the Britannia Mining and Smelting Co., as of January 16, commenced the payment to its employees of a “copper bonus”…