For Construction Pros

Steelwrist and Rototilt Jointly Announce Open Standard for Automatic Quick Couplers

Steelwrist AB and Rototilt Group AB announce the launch of Open-S, a standard for fully automatic quick couplers for excavators. With the standard, machine operators can combine machine couplers, ...
KHL

Automatic hitches gain ground as semi-automatic versions come under review.

Miller's new TwinLock hitch is a fully automatic coupler. If there is a loss of engagement force in the hitch, two gravity operated mechanical stops prevent the bucket from falling off the machine. On ...
For Construction Pros

Rototilt and Steelwrist Strive for an Alliance for Symmetrical Fully Automatic Quick Couplers for Excavators

As full automatic quick couplers continue to grow, and more manufacturers release solutions the question about interchangeability between different manufacturers has become an increasingly important ...
Railway Gazette International

‘Thoroughly positive’ results from digital automatic coupler testing in winter conditions

AUSTRIA: ÖBB Rail Cargo Group has undertaken endurance testing with its digital automatic coupler demonstrator train in winter conditions including temperatures down to -15°C, freezing rain and fresh ...
Railway Technology

Knorr-Bremse to develop Digital Automatic Coupler protypes

The company plans to develop the DAC as per the timeline set by the European DAC Delivery Programme (EDDP). Credit: Knorr-Bremse. German braking systems manufacturer Knorr-Bremse is working on the ...