Photos Courtesy of Inland Pipe Rehabilitation IPR's oscillating "spincast" application of GeoSpray (above) fixed a reinforced-concrete sewer line in Houston last year, earning recognition from EPA. Related Links: Fixing Failing Pipelines is a Public Health Issue Inland Pipe Rehabilitation An ultra-dense geopolymer mortar product is gaining traction as a trenchless pipeline repair remedy among cash-strapped municipalities, partly thanks to a recent Environmental Protection Agency vetting. U.S. wastewater and stormwater infrastructure requires $298 billion in upgrades over the next two decades, with pipelines accounting for 75% of total needs, reports the American Society of Civil Engineers. EcoCast is one cast-in-place pipeline
Photo By Jeff Rubenstone/ENR A Shell Lubricants engineer inspects engine components from an on-road truck, looking for signs of wear and tear. Related Links: Carbon Regulations Drive New Diesel Engine Lubricant Standards With new federal greenhouse-gas emissions and fuel-economy standards for on-road trucks set to take effect in 2016, engine-oil manufacturers are working on the first new oil standard in a decade. With newer diesel engines running hotter in pursuit of better efficiency, the oils they need will have to face a fresh battery of tests."The key drivers for this new category are the changes in regulations for the 2017
Photo Courtesy of Empire Level The acquisition expands Milwaukee's measurement-tool product line. Related Links: Milwaukee Tool Breaks From Its Electric Roots To Introduce Non-Powered Hand Tools In a deal that unites two of the oldest toolmakers in the upper Midwest, Milwaukee Tool Corp. says it has acquired Empire Level, based in Mukwonago, Wis. Known for its measuring squares, plumbs and levels, 95-year-old Empire Level has long claimed to have invented the modern level.Milwaukee Tool, Milwaukee, did not disclose the terms of the deal, announced on June 2. Empire Level is expected to operate as a separate division, says spokesperson Kharli
This week we look at a reduced tail swing excavator from Caterpillar and a traction hoist for scaffold work platforms from Power Climber. Click to begin the slide show.
The compression-ignition V-6 is the only diesel for this size pickup and allows Ram to boast the highest fuel economy in its class, with up to 28 miles per gallon on the highway
Rain and the threat of tornados wasn't enough to keep truckers away from the Shell Rotella SuperRigs Contest in Concord, N.C. May 15 to 17.The annual contest came to the Z-Max Dragway, adjacent to the famous Charlotte Motor Speedway, home of NASCAR. The competition saw big rigs from all over the country competing in a truck beauty contest, facing down the scrutinizing glare of exacting judges. ENR was there, and has compiled a slide show of some of the sights at the competition.
This week we look at a crawler excavator from Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas and a scaffold ratchet from Snap-On Industrial Brands. Click to begin the slide show.
This week we look at an updated rotary-hammer dust-extraction system from Makita and a solar-powered light tower/generator from Larson Electronics. Click to begin the slide show.
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