Abstract: The present invention relates to a particulate-handling bucket assembly that provides a sound seal between an extended lip section and an extended cavity section located on opposing scoops of the bucket assembly. The seal is formed by abutting elastomeric material located within a cavity of the extended cavity section against an abutting end of the extended lip section. The elastomeric material has an exposed edge which butts against the abutting end of the extended lip section, with the exposed edge having an exposed height that is greater than or equal to an abutting height of the abutting end of the extended lip section.

Abstract: A system and method for monitoring a grabbing mechanism is described herein. The system includes a sensor interface to interface with at least one of a plurality of sensors associated with the grabbing mechanism; a monitoring unit to monitor data from the at least one of the plurality of sensors; and a communication unit to communicate the monitored data with a remote electronic system via a network connection.

Abstract: Disclosed is a particulate-handling bucket assembly that provides a sound seal between an extended lip section and an extended cavity section located on opposing scoops of the bucket assembly. The seal is formed by abutting elastomeric material located within a cavity of the extended cavity section against an abutting end of the extended lip section. The elastomeric material has an exposed edge which butts against the abutting end of the extended lip section, with the exposed edge having an exposed height that is greater than or equal to an abutting height of the abutting end of the extended lip section.

Abstract: An improved fairlead for efficiently guiding a cable as it is wound on to or off of a drum. The improved fairlead reduces operation and labor concerns by decreasing cable wear and increasing cable life.