Waste Handlers

Waste handlers Caterpillar recently introduced the new 330C MH Waste Handler. The new machines build on the field-proven 330CL, featuring a more robust front linkage and upper frame, specially designed guarding to protect the machine and operator and a cooling system configured to reduce plugging and to allow easy cleaning. The counterweight is 25-percent heavier than a standard 330CL counterweight.

The front linkage features a heavy-duty reach boom, heavy-duty 10.5-ft. stick, maximum horizontal reach of 31 ft. 9 in. and maximum pin height of 29 ft. The upper frame employs thick fabrications and high-strength alloys in high-stress areas to handle high forces generated during waste loading.

The specialized guarding includes a swivel guard and a swing-bearing guard. Rubber bumpers protect sheet metal from being damaged while maneuvering in tight areas. The optional falling-object guard protects the cab and front windshield.

The side-by-side radiator and oil-cooler cores are separated to prevent stacking of debris and allow easy access for cleaning. The stainless-steel-debris screen traps material before it enters the cooling system. An automatically reversing fan helps maintain airflow through the engine radiator. Another auto-reversing fan works with the oil cooler. The turbine precleaner has a trash screen to extend filter life and to reduce maintenance.

The 330C MH Waste Handler weighs 80,265 lbs. It is designed to work productively with a 7.6-cu.-yd. trash grapple or a sorting grapple. For more information, log on to cat.com

Reference Station Software

Reference Station Software Leica Geosystems has announced the release of Version 1.5 of the Spider software for control of GPS reference stations and networks. Spider V1.5 is designed specifically to support Leica's GRX1200 and GRX1200Pro reference station receivers, which are based on the next-generation System 1200 technology. Designed to support GPS services for local areas including cities, counties, communities, mines or construction sites, the software package fulfills all requirements for the management, operation and continuous monitoring of a network of GPS reference stations. For more information, log on to leica-geosystems.com.

Vapor Retarder

Vapor Retarder W.R. Meadows recently introduced the Perminator Underslab Vapor-Mat, a new generation of resin/chemical technologies. Perminator provides a highly effective, economical choice for helping to reduce the penetration of moisture and water vapor through the slab into the structure, helping to reduce fungus, mildew and mold growth. This vapor retarder also helps reduce radon gas from entering the structure.

Perminator can withstand normal construction jobsite conditions and traffic. It will not crack, puncture, snag, split or tear easily. Perminator helps meet and maintain the maximum slab-moisture-transfer rate of 3 lbs./1,000 sq. ft./24 hours, allowed by the flooring-industry specifications. Perminator is available in 15-m. and 10-m. thicknesses. Both versions are furnished in 200-ft. (61-m.) long rolls.

For more information, log on to wrmeadows.com or call 847-214-2100.