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WESTECNEWS
Volume 6, Fall 2000
Koncrete Industries
in Walla Walla
Gets New UniRover Plant
This past spring Bob Konen of Koncrete Industries in Walla Walla purchased Westec’s first highly mobile "UniRover" concrete paving plant in the northwest. The UniRover from CMI Johnson-Ross, is a highly innovative plant which features hydraulic self-erection for both the plant and mixer which translates to no need for the use of a heavy crane for the basic set up of the plant. Konen’s low profile UniRover plant also offers reusable steel foundation pads and integrated cement and flyash storage silos. Three aggregate storage compartments provide adequate storage to meet the high production demand created by the 12 yard drum mixer.
Westec manufactured the aggregate feed system, which included
three 8’ x 13’ skid mounted feed hoppers and 30" x 85’ portable
charging conveyors.
According to Westec vice president, Roger Hill, Konen reports that the first two paving projects have gone very well and that Koncrete Industries is very pleased with the performance of the total plant. "The first phase of the Walla Walla airport paving went off without a hitch," Konen stated, " and the ease of the plant’s take down and set-up has really been amazing."
With the new Walla Walla airport ready for use, Koncrete
Industries has plans to relocate the plant in preparation for the next paving
project with in a few weeks. The mobile plant is expected to give Koncrete
Industries a competitive edge and increase their profitability. If you have an
interest in learning more about the UniRover, call Roger Hill at Westec.
WHAT’S HOT!
PRECISON'S SMART IDLER
Smart Idler speed sensors can prevent costly failures on belt conveyors. Sensors ensure that conveyors are operating within the required speed range and extend belt life. Unlike traditional sensor installations, the Smart Idler is inside the idler itself, safe and protected from debris, flying material and dust. The smart idler is easy to use with simple installation and minimal wiring needed. It requires no adjustments, cleaning or guards.
Engineered to provide years of service under extreme conditions, the Precision Pulley Smart Idler can help your plant run more efficiently.
Rema
Tip TopCeramic
Lagging
Conveyor slippage is a thing of the past with Rema TIP TOP Ceramic Lagging. This innovative new product incorporates 3/4" square ceramic tiles and unique diamond shaped nubs which drive a belt under the most difficult conditions. Wet, icy, muddy and high wear situations are no match for ceramic lagging.
Hundreds of applications worldwide in coal, gold, copper phosphate, iron ore, and sand and gravel plants have proven the Rema Grip Ceramic Lagging is the right solution for belt slippage. Smooth tiles are also available for non drive pulleys which experience high wear. For pulleys with slippage and high wear, rely on Rema.
EMPLOYEE NEWS
HUGH HARRISON
Westec welcomes Hugh Harrison as our outside equipment salesperson for Southwestern Washington.
"It was the BIG TOYS that got me over here," laughed Harrison, who was most recently a Boeing quality assurance manager and is also a licensed crane and heavy equipment operator.
"I’m really enjoying this," said Harrison. "I’ve met the "Who’s Who" of the aggregate business and I’m pretty impressed with them."
JOSEPH PETERSON
Bringing more than 13 years of engineering, material handling and industrial construction design experience from Roberts & Schaefer Co., Engineers and Constructors, Salt Lake City, Joseph Peterson is a great addition to Westec’s inhouse engineering team.
"I‘ve been working on some crusher installation designs, doing more steel detailing than I have in the past and thoroughly enjoying the work," said Peterson.
