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The programmed expert system of the MicroLab combines equipment informa- tion, analysis results and a proprietary database of more than 20 years of oil analysis rules to provide the user easy-to- understand reports that include color- coded alarm limits and diagnostic statements of recommended mainte- nance actions. The test data can be print- ed or wirelessly transmitted to the company's LubeTrak data management and storage software to track and trend the key oil parameters necessary for opti- mizing asset health and utilization. www.spectrosci.com Gloves Combine Protection, Dexterity B r a s s K n u c k l e s a f e t y p r o d u c t s f r o m S a f e t y T o d a y I n c . i n t r o d u c e d t h e SmartShell BKCR4599, a heavy-duty pro- tective glove offering wide-ranging pro- tection for extreme jobs. The BKCR4599 provides heavy-duty cut resistance, light oil and moisture resistance, non-tacky s l i p r e s i s t a n c e , a n d s h o c k - a b s o r b i n g i m p a c t p r o t e c t i o n . I t i s a h i g h - e n d m e c h a n i c ' s g l o v e t h a t d e l i v e r s A N S I Level 4 cut resistance in a breathable, durable and flexible glove. On the palm and fingers, the BKCR4599 offers three layers of protection. The liner is an ultra- high-performance polyethylene (HPPE) a n d s p a n d e x c o m p o s i t e t h a t d e l i v e r s heavy-duty cut resistance without bulk. Bonded to that is a gray polyurethane (PU) fabric topped with a grippy nitrile s u r f a c e ; a b a r r i e r t o l i g h t - o i l o r o t h e r light-liquid penetration. In critical areas of the palm, padding provides impact resistance. Finally, the back of the hand is protected with sonically welded ther- m o - p l a s t i c r u b b e r ( T P R ) p a d d i n g . www.safetytoday.com Wireless Load-out Management Control Chief's latest locomotive based offering combines the flexibility of its transportable MU&Goplus;+ system with the safety and convenience of a pedestal- mounted console transmitter located in the load-out control room. "With this wireless solution, we are able to take the operator out of the cab of the locomotive and have them positioned in the load-out control room optimizing personnel safety and efficiency throughout the entire pro- cess," said Dan Sipko, rail applications specialist for Control Chief. "This solution addresses safety concerns that arise from voice-radio miscommunication between the load-out and locomotive operators. It also provides the load-out operator an 'eye in the sky' perspective, allowing them to place the locomotive exactly where it needs to be, reducing time wasted re- positioning the cars due to overshoots leading to coupling slack issues." The MU&Goplus;+ system provides a transportable system that can be easily installed on any MU-equipped locomotive in 15 minutes or less. This is an ideal solu- tion for many terminals that use leased locomotive power for their operation. It's a PLC-based system that incorpo- rates a customized human machine inter- face (HMI) for real-time operational data from the locomotive as well as control of any ancillary devices such as car shakers, rotary dumpers and other site specific equipment. "Having the locomotive operator in the control room allows them the ability to monitor feed and/or dump cycles throughout the process," said Dave Tenney, locomotive product manager for Control Chief. "The inherent logic of the system also lends itself for site specific configuration of safeguards restricting inadvertent movement of the locomotive during the dump process." Load-out sites employing this technol- ogy have proven they can typically pro- cess cars at a similar efficiency to high-end car positioning systems at a considerable cost savings, according to the manufacturer. www.controlchief.com p r o d u c t n e w s c o n t i n u e d February 2016 www.coalage.com 45