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(5.92 m). The self-launching capability of
the Mud Cat MFD-1000 minimizes mobilization and demobilization expenses. The
single-piece hull is reinforced with seven
watertight compartments, and has corrosion-resistant paint inside and out. Other
features of the Mud Cat MFD-1000
include a 275-hp (205-kW) John Deere
diesel turbocharged engine, and a modern
operator's cabin complete with heating and
air conditioning, a back-up video camera,
and vibration isolation.
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Belt Cleaner for
Heavy-duty Applications
ASGCO says its Super-Skalper XC primary
conveyor belt cleaning system can handle
tough applications, performing carry-back
removal on conveyors that carry the large
volumes of material typically encountered in
mining applications. For heavy-duty, highabrasion installations, ASGCO claims the
Super-Skalper XC blades wear longer than
standard blades and can be used in applications with speeds of 1,400 fpm (7 m/sec).
Although the new 10-in. (250 mm) XC
blade has the same blade design as the
company's Super-Skalper blade, it also has
ceramic beads embedded in the polyurethane; the beads, when riding on highspeed belts, remain cooler than the urethane due to lower friction.
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