AEM
RSS icon Videos iconPictorial DatabaseShopping Cart HelpSite Map
 
AEM Association of Equipment Manufacturers AEM
 
AEM Navigation Trail HOME > NEWS & INFORMATION > AEM ADVISOR > FIRST QUARTER 2002 >
      

Technical Issues

MBMB Update

MBMB has also developed a safety manual, is exploring production of a safety video and continues to address technical issues of concern to members, including noise abatement and warning labels.

AEM’s Mounted Breaker Manufacturers Bureau (MBMB) continues to work with its members to effectively utilize the MBMB “certified tool energy rating” standard developed to help buyers more accurately compare the single blow energy produced by different brands of hydraulic breakers.

The primary goal of MBMB when it was established in 1990 was development of the tool rating, which is now in use by manufacturers in North America, Asia and Europe.

Voluntary Certification Process

MBMB recently instituted refinements in the voluntary manufacturer certification process, as outlined in the “Measuring Guide For Tool Energy Rating For Hydraulic Breakers,” to help address concerns over the type and scope of data presented. An informational brochure, “Breakthrough Testing,” gives a concise summary of the goals of the rating process, testing procedure and a listing of the certified manufacturers.

MBMB has also developed a safety manual, is exploring production of a safety video and continues to address technical issues of concern to members, including noise abatement and warning labels.

For more information contact AEM's Richard Dressler at 414-298-4132.

>>Go to Global Construction Equipment Technical Sessions Planned
>>Go to AEM Provides Technical Input to U.S. Trade Committee
>>Go to Product Liability Defense Resources
>>Go to EPA Compression Ignition Emission Regulation Focus of Action
>>Go to Working Group Addresses Large Engine Emissions
>>Go to Order AEM Safety Materials Online
>>Go to AEM Coordinates Standards - Strategy Efforts with DOC
>>Go to Experienced Staff Meets Agricultural/Construction Industry Needs
>>Go to AEM hosts International Agricultural Safety, Standards Meetings

<<Back to Advisor Index

First Quarter 2002

© 2008, AEM
Association of Equipment Manufacturers
Toll Free: 866-AEM-0442
Legal and Privacy Information
Contact Us
CONEXPO-CON/AGG
ICUEE ICUEE CONEXPO Asia CONEXPO Russia Headquarters Office
6737 W. Washington Street, Suite 2400
Milwaukee, WI 53214-5647
Phone: 414-272-0943 Fax: 414-272-1170