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EQUIPMENT GALLERY Conveyor Belt Adhesive Contitech promises increased reliability and safety with simplified application from its new Conti Secur PREMIUM adhesive, which is applicable to a variety of cold bonding uses on conveyor belts. Because it has only a single component instead of the usual two, it is ready for immediate use and provides a longer shelf life. Designed to be universally usable, Conti Secur PRE- MIUM offers several advantages, according to the vendor. These include more conven- ient warehousing; easier processing, with no activation necessary; no application errors from under- or overdosage of activa- tor; no vulcanization in the container; and potential cost savings and environmental protection from waste reduction. Conti Secur PREMIUM can be used in a range of different applications, including rubber-to- rubber and rubber-to-metal bonds, as well as for cold splicing of fabric ply belts. www.contitech.de halogens and sulphur for use on stainless steel or in any marking application that involves low-corrosion issues. www.markal.com Wheel Loader More Efficient Komatsu America has introduced the WA470-7 wheel loader powered by a 272- hp (203-kW) Komatsu SAA6D125E-6 diesel) that is EPA Tier 4 Interim and EU Stage 3B emission certified. Weighing 52,007 lb (23,590 kg), Komatsu says the WA470-7 has improved efficiency, lower fuel consumption, improved operator com- fort, and enhanced serviceability to maxi- mize productivity while lowering operating costs. The WA470-7 also features Komatsu Smart Loader Logic (KSLL), which provides optimal engine torque for the job required. KSLL allows for fuel reduction by decreas- Dependable Marking Markal has designed the PRO-LINE XT, the latest in the company's line of marking solutions for marking on dirty, rusty sur- faces with paint that does not fade, even in the most extreme conditions. Available in 14 bold colors, the PRO-LINE XT features an innovative, highly visible paint formula that allows for continuous marking. The enamel-based paint binds quickly to the surface to offer wear, weather, UV and chemical resistance, improving part trace- ability and eliminating lost parts and reworks. The markets are capable of per- forming throughout a temperature range of -50°F to 150°F (-46°C to 66°C) and offers 12 color options that are low in chlorides, www.e-mj.com NOVEMBER 2012 • E&MJ; 131