New Kennametal Tool Blocks for Trenching and Surface Mining Provide Greater Durability and Functionality

(LATROBE, PA) -- Kennametal Inc. has introduced new trenching and surface mining tool blocks, designated MTB1 and MTB2S MyT™ blocks. These blocks, in long and short body styles, are an improvement over the company’s TH3 line; they are harder, stronger, and easier to use thanks to new design features.  

For example, the larger, heavy-duty barrel offers excellent rigidity and durability during rugged chain trenching and surface mining. The J-chamfer is the proper lean angle for gage cutters and provides 25 percent more area for welding the block onto the machine. The new cannon feature boosts tooth rotation. A flatter bottom gives greater stability during operation. Further, Kennametal has improved its control of critical dimensions, such as the bore, during manufacturing. This makes the tool fit more securely and thus the tool penetrates better in even the harshest trenching and mining applications. Like the TH3 line, an ample rear boss simplifies clip removal/insertion and provides easier access to the rear of the block.

Steve Lantz, Kennametal’s Trenching Accounts Manager, says the new MyT blocks augment productivity and profitability. “After many months of R & D and field tests, we’ve basically taken a top-of-the-line tool and made it even better with these new MyT blocks. I know that our trenching and surface mining customers will be very pleased with the long life and optimized tool penetration these proven new blocks offer.

Kennametal Inc. (NYSE: KMT) is a leading global supplier of tooling, engineered components and advanced materials consumed in production processes. The company improves customers' competitiveness by providing superior economic returns through the delivery of application knowledge  and advanced technology to master the toughest of materials application demands. Companies producing everything from airframes to coal, from medical implants to oil wells and from turbochargers to motorcycle parts recognize Kennametal for extraordinary contributions to their value chains. Customers buy approximately $2.7 billion annually of Kennametal products and services - delivered by our 14,000 talented employees in over 60 countries - with almost 50 percent of these revenues coming from outside North America.

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