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E Q U I P M E N T G A L L E RY storage. It is encased in a rugged housing, and its X-ray source is protected. The SpectroScout is claimed to provide precise measurements from trace to minor and major concentrations across a range of relevant elements from heavy elements, such as uranium, to light elements, such as sodium, with rapid (typically 10 to 15 minutes) turnaround. The analyzer also brings laboratory-class advantages, such as Spectro's advanced Turboquant unknown-sample analysis and optional customer-specific calibrations. Pre-installed software packages with methods for applications in mining/prospecting, precious metals and environmental elemental analysis are included. www.spectro.com/scout broadening its use in different applications. Models weigh 5,100 to 5,500 kg (11,240 to 12,125 lb) and can lift 3,500 kg (7,700 lb) to a height of 4.4 m (14.4 ft). It is powered by a 46-kW engine with a fully enclosed hydrostatic drive system—eliminating the risk of damage from dust and debris that is a major issue in traditional forklifts because of their exposed drive shaft and external brakes. www.jcbcca.com.au Mine-duty Pulleys have High-performance Lagging Baldor Electric now offers Dodge D-LAG conveyor pulleys that feature a natural rubber compound, which is claimed to be 73% more resistant to wear than standard SBR rubber. By increasing lagging life, Baldor said its Dodge D-LAG conveyor pulleys will extend the operating life of both the conveyor pulley and conveyor belt. The lagging is fully vulcanized for pulley bonding and strength, making it resistant to cuts and gouges. Two pulley styles are available: D-LAG heavy-duty drum pulleys from 10 to 24 in. (254 to 607 mm) diameter, and DLAG MDX (mine duty extra) drum pulleys from 12 in. up to 24 in. diameter. Baldor's Dodge heavy-duty pulleys are designed with flexible end discs to eliminate weld fatigue under cyclical loads, while Dodge MDX pulleys feature an integral hub design that eliminates the welded hub. According to the company, independent testing has shown that D-LAG significantly outperforms other rubber formulas when subjected to abrasive conditions. www.baldor.com Portable XRF Analyzer Built for Field Use Spectro Analytical Instruments said its new SpectroScout Portable Energy Dispersive Xray Fluorescence (ED-XRF) analyzer is designed to enable rapid, laboratory-class elemental analysis of environmental and geological samples, even in remote locations. The new unit is lightweight (12 kg/26.46 lb) and small (270 x 306 x 306 mm/10.7 x 12.1 x 12.1 in). Its features include a large sample compartment, X-ray tube, onboard processor and high-yield battery pack. An optional integrated video system allows precise spot testing, plus image DEF Delivery System Thunder Creek Equipment offers a new 40gallon option for delivery of diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) on its 500-gallon standard fuel trailer, providing a package that can be hauled by a pickup truck. It consists of a stainless steel tank mounted on the top of the toolbox that connects to Thunder Creek's 2-in-1 DEF pumping system. The patent-pending pumping system makes handling DEF easy by allowing owners to fill and empty the DEF tank using just one pump. According to the company, all of its DEF solutions are built to maintain the purity of the DEF going into the SCR system. This is important because DEF is highly susceptible to contamination and it's imperative that DEF be handled in a container that was manufactured specifically for it. www.thundercreekequipment.com Motors Built for Severe Duty Applications WEG said its line of W22 motors, from 1–750 hp (0.75–560 kW), were designed on a platform that provides high performance and NEMA Premium efficiency along with the lowest cost of ownership. A new brochure has been developed to highlight the fact that these motors are also rated for severe duty applications. Customers can now learn how one standard motor platform can be utilized in many different environments 108 E&MJ; • AUGUST 2013 www.e-mj.com