Product news - 10 October 2016

REMSAFE demonstrated its remote isolation system for rapid isolation and de-energisation of large mining equipment at MINExpo 2016 in Las Vegas.

Kal Tire showcased a number of innovations on its stand at MINExpo 2016 – from ultra-class tyre repair to a thermal conversion tyre recycling solution for large tyres.

Caterpillar launched its new high torque drive system for longwall armored face conveyors at MINExpo 2016 in Las Vegas.

Caterpillar featured its new MD6420C drill at MINExpo – the first in its C series of rotary blasthole drills.

Caterpillar has announced that it will offer factory-installed fire suppression systems on its D10T2 dozer and 777G truck with plans to roll-out to other machines.

New control system for 7495 series rope shovels can improve operator efficiency, reduces downtime and enhances productivity.

Terex Trucks rack up the hours in South Africa

Komatsu previewed the new D375Ai-8 dozer and 930E-5 mining haul truck at MINExpo 2016, as well as announcing the North American commercial release of the PC4000-11 hydraulic mining shovel .

Maptek and senseFly, a Swiss maker of drones, have signed an agreement that will allow Maptek to supply senseFly drones to its mining customers as part of its surveying and mapping solutions.