Case announced the availability of Case Smart Digging Systems components, including new pin-on buckets, coupler buckets, the Case Multi-Fit Coupler and the SmartFit™ bucket teeth system. The new attachments and components expand the versatility and productivity of Case excavators.

Case pin-on buckets are designed for heavy-duty, high-capacity applications such as digging in dense soil, clay, loose rock and gravel. Available models include:

•    Heavy-duty buckets with a rugged cutting edge and durable horizontal wear strip
•    Severe-duty buckets featuring rugged T-1 or AR400 steel in all high-wear areas, along with double bottom and horizontal wear strips and thicker edges for improved durability and strength
•    Heavy-duty, high-capacity buckets with 20-percent higher capacity than standard, plus the heavy-duty design features of the other buckets
•    Ditching buckets with a formed back wrapper for enhanced loadability and production along with tapered sidewalls for easier dumping of sticky material.

The Case Multi-Fit Coupler offers complete hydraulic latching, enabling excavator operators to quickly attach and detach buckets and other components without leaving the cab. A patented mechanical blocking system eliminates manual safety pin insertion.

The universal design of the coupler enables Case excavators to connect a wide range of Case and other OEM buckets and attachments within the same size class. A hydraulic check valve and mechanical blocking bar help prevent the accidental release of an attachment.

Designed for the Multi-Fit Coupler, Case coupler buckets feature integrated bucket pins to prevent any loss of breakout force that might otherwise occur when using a coupler device. Available in a wide range of sizes, the coupler buckets work in either the backhoe or face positions for optimum versatility. Their design results in quicker, more complete fills.

Case SmartFit bucket teeth are now factory-installed, standard equipment on Case buckets purchased with all full-sized and mid-range excavators. Customers also may purchase additional SmartFit equipped Case buckets, or upgrade older model buckets, at Case Construction Equipment dealerships.

The SmartFit system provides stronger, more durable teeth and adapters, and hammerless, reusable locking pins. SmartFit bucket teeth are available in a variety of configurations to fit a full range of buckets. The SmartFit lineup includes general purpose, rock chisel, heavy penetrator, tiger, twin tiger and flare teeth.

Rotobec Inc. is the new North American distributor of VTN demolition attachments. One of these attachments, the VF Concrete Crusher, is designed specifically in ground based secondary demolition. The unit is also has the ability to sort rebar from crushed material effectively. It is available in five different sizes and is a very effective tool for a demolition contractor.

See the video of the VF Concrete Crusher in action

PORTLAND, OREGON, January 04, 2012 – Cascade Corporation, a world leader of Lift Truck Attachments, has acquired the rights to produce and sell Wedgelock products in North America. Cascade purchased the rights from Norco Attachments of Brownsville, Texas and will produce Wedgelock products in their U.S. factories.

Hydraulic and Manual Quick Couplers for Excavators and Backhoe Loaders anchor the Wedgelock product range. The well-respected I-LockTM Coupler system offers superior levels of performance and safety. Construction equipment Dealers and Operators throughout North America have made the Wedgelock Coupler their primary choice.

The addition of the Wedgelock product provides an important expansion to Cascade’s line of construction attachments. Cascade currently offers a wide range of attachments through its subsidiary companies, PSM LLC of Woodinville, WA and American Compaction Equipment Inc. of Lake Elsinore, CA. “The Wedgelock Coupler will be an excellent complement to the Buckets, Thumbs, Grapples and Soil Compaction products offered by the Cascade group of companies,” states Pete Drake, Vice President – Americas.

Rotobec Inc. is the new North American distributor of VTN Demolition Attachments.  One of these attachments, the FB Crushing Bucket, provides the “ideal crush in place solution”

The high maganese content wear plates provide hundreds of hours of service and can be rotated.  The flat nature of the plates and the oscillating movement provides excellent through-put of rebar.

The optional magnet base on the FB also makes rebar sorting a breeze.

The FB is available in 4 sizes and its setup to take a wide variety of lugging types.

For more info visit Rotobec.com

 

 

The Mr. Manhole system is the world’s first engineered solution for adjusting manhole frames and lids. The system stops the leakage which is common to manhole chimneys and produces a great looking finished product. The Mr. Manhole  system is in its sixth year and growing rapidly. Mr. Manhole is pleased to announce an astounding breakthrough.

An all new, simplified repair system which produces the same amazing result at a fraction of the cost. By eliminating the Ringsaw and replacing it with a simple and cost effective tool, this amazing system is available for a very affordable price.

The Mr. Manhole Cutter/Extractor is used to cut and remove the manhole frame and surrounding road material without costly and dangerous physical labor. The repair begins with the Mr. Manhole liner being placed on the manhole cone. The
Mr. Manhole “Easy-Slope” tool is used to mark a line on the liner and the liner is trimmed to the proper height and slope.
The sealants are applied and the frame is placed on the liner.Ready mixed concrete is poured and dyed black to match the
surrounding asphalt completing the repair. Most repairs take under one hour and are very affordable in comparison to traditional repair methods.

MACHINE TYPES
The system is designed to be used on a skidsteer, however, other types of equipment can be used to operate the Six Shooter such as backhoes, mini excavators and front end loaders. Contact Mr. Manhole for a list of approved equipment.

PLUG-IN TEETH
We are very excited to announce a new development regarding the teeth on the Mr. Manhole Six Shooter. Previously, when the cutting teeth became worn or damaged they had to be cut off and new ones welded on. This process was lengthy and impossible to do on the work site. With new technology, the cutting teeth can now be replaced or rearranged in seconds, even on the job site. The new teeth have a harder carbide than previous versions, providing a longer cutting life. The new shape and reduced size allows for better performance when cutting in harder concrete. All teeth are exactly the same so they can be rearranged if the front teeth become dull. The new tooth system for the six shooter provides longer cutting life, improved concrete cutting, and quick tooth replacement, all for an affordable price. Mr. Manhole is always working on new ways to make the removal and leveling of manhole frames safe, fast and affordable.

For more information visit MrManhole.com

The Rotobec Power Attachment, or RPA grapple as it is also known, has become highly recognized in a variety of industries for its exceptional versatility. Utilized by contractors in forestry, recycling, landscaping, and general contracting, the RPA has many variations specifically designed to tackle the everyday challenges faced by today’s contractors.

Models include the standard rake version, bucket version, demolition version with two separate jaw configurations, and the new version for trash collection. Each model includes high-pressure cylinders, sealed bronze-aluminum bushings, and an interlocking structure design for added strength and durability. Models can be equipped with the RGP-positioned rotations or Rotobec’s water-tight RT dangle rotations.

For the RGP-positioned rotations, a Valve on Swivel (VOS) system is available in 2, 3, or 4 sections, depending on the application. The RPA grapple with both the RGP and RT rotations is offered with the Rotobec RCH line of grapple saws.

For more information on Rotobec Power Attachments or any other of Rotobec’s products, please contact your local Rotobec sales representative or visit www.rotobec.com.