Volvo midsize wheel loaders
With recent upgrades, Shippensburg, Pennsylvania-based Volvo Construction Equipment says its L110H and L120H midsize wheel loaders can offer increased uptime and convenience for operators and technicians. Unlike previous models, the upgraded wheel loaders boast an engine that automatically regenerates while working. Key features include:
- a Volvo D8M 8-liter engine with 256 horsepower on the L110H and 272 horsepower on the L120H
- an electric pump replaces a manual pump for priming the fuel system
- extended engine service intervals of 1,000 miles, or about one-and-a-half months
Visit www.volvoce.com for more information.
Bridgestone Bandag retread
Designed for durability and increased traction no matter the season or condition, the BDR-AS3 retread is a Bandag solution from Bridgestone Americas Inc., the U.S.-based subsidiary of Japan-based Bridgestone Corp. The BDR-AS3’s enhanced nondirectional 22/32nd tread design enhances wear by 18 percent over the Bandag BDR-AS1, the company says, helping to keep fleets on the road longer. Other features include:
- available in four widths ranging from 180 to 210 millimeters
- 3D siping that allows for dependable all-season traction down to the pull points
- 3-Peak Mountain Snowflake certification to keep fleets moving year-round
Visit www.bridgestoneamericas.com for more information.
Tomra GAINnext sorting device
GAINnext, a new packaging sorting device from the Tomra Recycling business unit of Norway-based Tomra Systems ASA, uses deep learning technology, a subset of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, to identify different types of containers on a moving belt. The company says the device, now available in North America, is a high-throughput, end-of-line solution that can be used for used beverage can (UBC) aluminum recovery with purity rates at 98 percent or higher. Key features include:
- an RGB (red, green, blue) camera that has been trained by thousands of images to recognize UBCs based on shape, size and dimension
- the ability to instantly detect and eject non-UBC materials, including aluminum bottles, food cans, trays and plastic containers
- up to 33 times more throughput than manual sorting, with up to 2,000 ejections per minute.
Visit www.tomra.com/en/recycling for more information.
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