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NEWS & KNOWLEDGE FROM DYNAPAC • No2 • 2009/2010
On the road with Dynapac service Instant success for new pavers Moving ahead with Pneumatic rollers Red element TOURS the world 1
Claes Ahrengart
Editorial
President, Atlas copco Road Construction Equipment WELCOME TO A BRAND NEW ISSUE of Dynapac News. In this issue we highlight one part of our business that is of major importance to most customers: Our service and support offer. From our yearly customer satisfaction surveys, we know that Dynapac is chosen as a supplier, not only because of our high performance products, but also because customers rely on our service and support network. FAST AND QUALIFIED support is what customers expect and it is a top priority for us to meet these expectations. I am very proud of our qualified team of experienced, well trained and dedicated service people. Whether engaged in scheduled machine overhaul or on the road to solve an unexpected problem, our service technicians are there to secure maximum machine uptime and a trouble free ownership. With the integration of Dynapac into Atlas Copco customer centers, we are now continuously expanding our service network to get even closer to customers. Read more about the work of a Dynapac service technician on page four.
IN MARKETS WHERE Dynapac is represented by dealers, you can expect the same high level of competence and support as provided by our customer centers. In fact, our dealers are very valuable to us in many ways. With their vast experience, they play a key role in helping us develop products and solutions that are customized to suit customer needs. Read more about our dealer in the Netherlands, Van der Spek, and their recent success in selling the new SD pavers on the demanding Dutch market. I hope you find this magazine interesting and inspiring reading.
Customer satisfaction is Key
Dam project in Turkey
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Dynapac service
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on the road with dynapac service
THROUGH A SURVEY called Net Promoter Program, Dynapac measures customer satisfaction on a yearly basis. The survey is part of a global initiative within the Atlas Copco Group, where more than 15 000 customers in over 20 countries are asked for their opinion each year. In 2009, Dynapac saw a 35% response rate back from customers. The survey covers important areas, such as product range, sales and delivery as well as service and support performance.
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Based on the responses, we follow up on customers that are dissatisfied in any area. Activities to improve are implemented and feedback given back to customers. The trends on each market are analyzed to make sure that we improve on all markets. Even though we have received great appreciation for our field presence, product knowledge and support performance, we can also clearly see that the main improvement areas are related to deliveries and service. We need to be better at making products and services available even faster and we need to secure the supply of spares at all times.
Hand held compaction control
Since July, when we concluded the last of the surveys, we have taken a number of actions to improve in these areas, both on a global basis, but also in each local customer center. The survey helps us to identify and follow up on areas to improve, and the input from customers wordwide is crucial to this process.
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In this Issue 8
Asphalt is emotion
red element CAMPAIGN 10 Red element TOURS the world
Complogger Product news
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SD paver and Pneumatic rolleR
Ask the expert
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Prof. Ulrich & Ronald utterodt
global manufacturing 15 New facilities in the USA and India NEWS & KNOWLEDGE FROM DYNAPAC
Publisher: Lotta Bynke Production: Communications For more information please e-mail info@dynapacnews.com
Dynapac plays important role in major dam project in Turkey
A fleet of four new Dynapac single drum vibratory rollers is currently working on the massive Alkumru dam for the hydro electrical power plant project in Turkey. A total of 18 million m3 of clay and rockfill is being compacted to form a finished structure with a height of 134 m from foundation level and a crest length of 909 m.
THE $500M PROJECT, which currently employs a total workforce of some 1250 people, is being undertaken by Limak HES Yatirimlari AS, one of the region’s leading investors in the power industry.
The machines are making three or four passes of up to 200 m in length achieving the required 99% degree of compaction, much to the satisfaction of project manager Sukru Sevim.
The CA512 is powered by a Cummins turbo-charged engine and has maximum operating weights of 17 and 17.2 tons in smooth and padfoot drum versions respectively.
The Alkumru Dam is one of seven adjacent dams to be constructed on Botan Brook, a tributary of the River Dicle, and once completed at the end of 2010, will transform the region into one of large lakes providing much needed electricity.
According to Limak’s machinery manager Ali Sabahci, “Out of the 240 or so pieces of large equipment on site, the Dynapac rollers are among the most important as they are undertaking the critical compaction of the impermeable clay layers and maintaining proper contact points between the clay and existing rock layers in the dam toe and valley.”
Once completed, the Alkumru Dam and the Hydro Electrical Power Plant is planned to produce 828M kWh of electric power per annum with its 265 MW installed capacity fulfilling part of the Turkish Government’s long-term plan to reduce the country’s dependence on foreign power.
Since the project commenced in 2007, Dynapac has supplied soil compaction equipment for the application and also provided the necessary follow-up expertise to ensure its correct and efficient use. Recently four key people, including the compaction and paving research manager from Dynapac´s Competence Center visited the construction site. During the visit a technical seminar was given to the entire site management and application team, covering the latest developments in compaction technology. The rollers chosen for this project consist of three CA512D smooth drum machines and one CA512PD padfoot version, all with a drum width of 2130 mm. The smooth drum units are being used for compacting layers of rockfill whilst the padfoot machine is working on the cohesive clay areas.
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“It feels great to be part of the solution” The days of summer are extra long for Dynapac service technician Stefan Stridh. When the sun is hot, it’s the peak season for highway construction in Sweden. There is no time for unscheduled stoppages and all that they entail in terms of lost production, backed-up lines of asphalt trucks and expensive trips to the repair shop. Stridh drives 30,000 kilometers a year and travels thousands more by air, just to be available when customers need him the most.
IT IS A BEAUTIFUL EARLY summer day at Dynapac’s service center in Järfälla, northwest of Stockholm. The smell of coffee is in the air, and the planning of the work for the day is essentially completed. Service technician Stefan Stridh calmly confirms that the day will turn out to be very different than he thought it would when he went home yesterday, when he assumed he would be spending a day doing maintenance work at the service center. But now Stridh is checking the equipment in his truck, as a result of a phone call made early that morning. Customer NCC has reported a problem with a gas-burning asphalt paver and time is at a premium. “The customer who reported the problem is uncertain as to what might be the cause of the problem,” he says. “But one thing is certain: The machine needs to get going again just as soon as possible.” Stridh speaks with service center manager Jan-Erik Frantz. A little later he fires up his red Dynapac truck and heads down the driveway on his way to the NCC crew that is waiting at the recycling center. Before Stridh turns the key, he sets his Navigator. “The Navigator is perfect for logging important information about travel times and man-hours,” he says. “My Navigator has saved the day many times. I often have to get to places where there are hardly any roads.” NATIONWIDE SERVICE ORGANIZATION The worst of the rush hour is over, and the traffic is flowing with no backup delays. Stridh is on the phone a lot during the trip, and he keeps track of the minutes spent on his various customer contacts. He and his colleagues are
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responsible for Mälardalen and northern Sweden. With service centers in Gothenburg and Staffanstorp, the service organization covers all of Sweden. For Stridh, the variety is a major advantage of his job. No two days are alike, and there’s a lot of travel and plenty of challenges in the form of unexpected situations and problems that cannot be tracked down or rectified right away. “It’s important that the communication with the customers is precise, so that we have as accurate an idea as possible of the problem they need help with,” he says. “At the same time, you have to be aware that a given sound or other warning sign can be a symptom of many different problems. That’s a challenge too. You have to be a bit of detective in this job.” HARSH REALITY IS AN EXCELLENT TEACHER Stridh knew what he wanted to work with by the time he was 14, and he trained to be a motorcycle mechanic in upper-secondary school. After school he went to Chile and worked servicing tractors for about a year. That period provided the best possible education in terms of finding good solutions to any problem, regardless of the situation. “If a tractor breaks down and stops in a field of knee-high mud, you just have to accept the situation and get to work,” Stridh says. “My time in Chile was exciting, and working in a country where people take fewer things for granted than we may do in Sweden was a real eye-opener. There are far fewer problems stemming from excess consumption in Chile.” Back home in Sweden, Stridh went back to training as a service technician, which led to
an internship with Dynapac, including a stint in Spain. Now Stridh has been working at Dynapac for two years, and he really enjoys it. He has a good understanding of the customers’ reality, where time is always money. “A lot of customers stress about downtime, and I understand that,” he says. “It feels great to be part of the solution, not part of the problem. Some people have preconceptions about me when they first see me – I’m so young – and it’s fun to be able to demonstrate my experience and solve their problem.” CUSTOMERS REQUIRE SERVICE AGREEMENTS Stridh finds that customer interest in service agreements has grown. Large construction companies in particular are subject to requirements from their own customers, who demand that the machinery used be covered by service agreements. “The big ones, like Ramirent and Cramo, now have service agreements,” Stridh says. “Some customers are so fastidious about preventive maintenance and keep their equipment so nice that you practically want to take your shoes off before you climb in. But there’s a broad range. For instance, when you have multiple drivers, no single one will take responsibility, and the maintenance work gets neglected.” A little after 9 am, the red Dynapac truck pulls into the recycling station. An asphalt paver is waiting to be serviced, and Stridh is ready for the challenge. Four hours later, the paver is back in action. The work crew from NCC will be able to stay on schedule, and the Dynapac truck rolls on to the next customer.
Three types of agreements offering tremendous options DYNAPAC’S SERVICE OFFERING covers service, support and organized expert knowledge to meet every customer’s compacting, paving and finishing needs worldwide. Dynapac currently offers service support agreements at three different service levels, all aiming at being able to find the right solution for each customer. Dynapac’s customer support agreements are based on product knowledge and original spare parts, and guarantee uptime and control over operating costs for the service life of the machine. The technical knowledge and experience in Dynapac’s service network ensures that the service will be provided with competence, attention and commitment.
Parts & Services Manager Krister Gröbacher sees increasing interest in service support agreements, and points out that the different agreement types all share the same goal: to ensure and safeguard the customer’s operation of the machines. “An agreement is a great way to avoid unplanned stoppages,” Gröbacher says. “The customer can rely on his equipment, and an agreement makes it easier to predict all your costs. In terms of cost of ownership, it always pays to have a service agreement.” Service customers also have access to the latest technical documentation, an online spare parts system and web-based maintenance cards for each machine’s serial number. Dynapac’s service and maintenance are environmentally certified under ISO 14001.
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A day of a Dynapac service
8:05 am “It’s best to drive a truck to the various jobs, because then I can take all my equipment along. It’s about always being ready for the next job.”
9:15 am Arriving at the customer. “Now it’s time to find the problem. It’s always tricky working with gas. It’s like a hot iron, and the heat damages the cabling and neighboring components.”
“It is extremely important that the machines work. We’re talking about three or four vehicles, labor costs and asphalt trucks, and downtime can quickly lead to enormous costs. We encountered a problem late yesterday evening, and I called our service supervisor, who contacted Dynapac this morning.” Mattias Olsson, asphalt layer at NCC.
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“The challenge in each job is that you seldom know for certain what the problem is in advance. The customer says ‘it’s flashing … it’s making a noise… .’ You have to figure out the underlying problem.”
“The NCC crew here are great; they are easy-going and offer their help whenever it’s needed. And in my job you have to get used to having an ‘audience.’”
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9:25 am Finding the problem. “Hmm, it looks here like the ignition module has burned out. The hot gas presumably leaked out here.” 10:45 am Teleconference with a colleague. “This job involves both new challenges and unknown problems. Sometimes it’s a good idea to give your colleagues a call, because everyone differs a little in terms of their specialized knowledge.”
“Communication with the customers is important, but our internal communication within Dynapac is just as important. The person who receives the trouble report is not always the person who later goes out on the job, and communicating internally helps ensure that we take the right equipment along.”
11:05 am “There’s the gas flame, so it’s working now! The customer will be able to finish the job today after all.” 1:15 pm On the way back to the service center. “For a while I really thought we would have to take it in to the service center, but it worked out and it feels good. It’s about seeing the possibilities and looking for various conceivable solutions.“
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Asphalt is emotion Van der Spek has been a dealer and importer for Dynapac road-construction machinery in the Netherlands for forty years. Director Jan Nolles talks about trends in Dutch road construction, and the role the dealer can and must play.
“Our strength lies in listening carefully to our customers. In turn, Dynapac listens to us, and the results are always worthwhile.�
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Jan Nolles
“DUTCH ROAD CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES have traditionally been open to innovations. That is partly the basis of the success of our import business. Representing Dynapac in this extremely competitive market is a thankful task,” suggested Jan Nolles, Director of Van der Spek. From a central location in the Netherlands, the company has become a specialist importer and service organization for all kinds of construction machines. “We stand out as importers by representing a number of specially-selected brands in the segments in which we are active – construction cranes, earthmoving, concrete, recycling and road-building. Our customers can choose from the best of all worlds, we can offer them the complete package because we also distribute road-repair & maintenance machines.”
Listens to the customer
The dealer is a salesman but above all a link in the chain between manufacturer and end user. Van der Spek adapts pavers, planers and rollers from Dynapac to the demands of the Dutch market, offers maintenance and training courses and acts as messenger for its customers’ wishes and problems. “Our people are specialized troubleshooters,” Nolles continues, “we have a very good cooperation with the factory, together we always find solutions for problems. In a segment where disruptions are unacceptable, and everything has to be done faster and quieter while remaining more compact and more sustainable, service is key. Our strength lies in listening carefully to our customers. In turn, Dynapac listens to us, and the results are always worthwhile. Dutch operators speak their mind and are open to innovations, as reflected for example in many of the features of the latest pavers like the SD115C and SD135C.”
Prefer compact tracked machines
prefer tracked machines. These machines must also be compact, because here we are allowed to transport rollers and pavers on a single low loader. Essential wish list items are excellent compaction, traction, stability and wear-proofness. “And Dynapac always scores well when it comes to wearresistance,” commented Nolles. “In the Netherlands, wearresistance is so important because of the widespread use of porous asphalt; the sharp stones are a real trial for wear parts. Everyone wants reliability and whenever necessary rapid service, because downtimes cost money.” As Nolles explained, the influence of the people working the machine on the decision to buy should never be underestimated in the Netherlands. “Bosses listen to the operators. A wise move because this work is all about emotion and the stress caused by time pressure and other road users rushing by the jobsite – often far too fast. The asphalt teams want to be recognized for their professionalism and feel very much at one with their equipment. That means that today’s pavers must look modern and be comfortable and quiet. In addition, Dutch operators seem to get on well with computer controls with GPS backup and fully-automated functions.”
Maintenance market
The densely-populated Netherlands, with its fine-meshed infrastructure, is above all a maintenance market. Against that background, Nolles is delighted that Dynapac, with its new planers, seems keen to tackle that part of the market, too. As Nolles commented, “That keenness is reflected in recent sales of planers which could well represent a major breakthrough in promoting more combined sales. After all, for our customers, a one-stop shopping opportunity for the full range of equipment is an appealing idea.”
Because of the soft underfoot conditions, Dutch customers
RASENBERG ADDS AN SD135C PAVER TO ITS DF115C FLEET Hendrik Post, Facility Manager at Rasenberg, said of the company’s latest purchase, “for pure value for money, last year we purchased two DF115CS with a 3-meter screed plus extensions for extra width, so buying an SD135C was the next logical step. The more powerful engines make life even easier when paving up to 8m 30 in a single run.”
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The Red Element Campaign
tours the world When Dynapac became part of the Atlas Copco Group in 2007, product innovation and design quickly became a top priority. Atlas Copco’s Industrial Design Group got involved and in close cooperation with D&D departments at Dynapac, a new design language was created; the Red Element. During 2009, Dynapac is taking new products and solutions on a global tour. The name for the tour was an easy choice; Dynapac Red Element Tour 2009! THE RED ELEMENT symbolizes the things that make Dynapac unique. The cornerstones of the new design concept are a combination of defined shapes, a logic behind proportions and the color of components. The Red Element expresses core attributes such as bold, differentiated, unified, defined and dynamic. The Red Element Tour 2009 consists of numerous VIP customer events, open houses, knowledge seminars and exhibitions all over the world. In France, VIP customer events were held in 8 different locations during the spring months of April and May. In China, Red Element activities have included lectures about Compactasphalt, customer days and open houses with equipment testing on site. In Southern Africa the Red Element Tour is still ongoing with 4 hugely successful customer days in Johannesburg, Durban, Cape Town and in the city of Gabarone, Botswana. Another great event was the recently held customer event in Astana in Kazakhstan where more than 100 specially invited customers received much information about new products and new trends in road construction. This event was held in cooperation with Dynapac dealer Turkuaz Machinery. All in all, several thousand customers in 20 markets have visited the various Red Element activities so far. There have been some great events in all corners of the world with a lot of interaction and positive remarks regarding the new design concept. With the attendance and valuable feedback received from so many interested customers, we will work even harder to develop products and solutions that meet customer needs both from a global as well as local perspective.
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CompLogger - hand held compaction control system New hand held compaction control system Complogger is a soil compaction analyzer providing the customer with a real time image of compaction for the entire surface to be compacted. THE EASY TO USE CompLogger can be used for production planning and throughout compaction. Further, the data can be saved for future quality control and evaluation. Based on Dynapac´s existing Compaction Meter and Compaction Analyzer, the new hand held system is an industry first and features a rugged PDA and wireless data transfer technology. Hand held The new hand held facility is an easy to use, simplified version of the fully comprehensive Dynapac Compaction Analyzer System (DCA) which allows the operator to continuously read a direct feedback of the compaction results; enhancing the operators’ efficiency and compaction performance.
Compaction results identifying possible problem areas are illuminated with userfriendly graphics. Areas showing a poor compaction result are quickly identified allowing additional passes. If the compaction value does not improve, the operator is alerted and able to address the problem before the next layer is laid. This way the operator is able to recognize and correct any problems whilst the machines are on-site. To return to the project and correct the compaction problems at a later date is both expensive and creates additional delays.
It is able to accommodate and evaluate a wide spectrum of parameters. These include rolling direction, rolling speed, vibration frequency and amplitude as well as the Compaction Meter Value (CMV) as measured by the roller,
CompLogger Benefits Graphic presentations of compaction meter values Real-time information of compaction progress Wireless communication with the roller High capacity battery for full day operation Access to compaction data while compacting Electronic storage of all data
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Weighing just 0.5 kg the robust hand held CompLogger is easy to install as it is battery powered and utilizes wireless technology. The system also features dust and waterproof hardware. Similarly it does not inhibit operations in any way and can be instantly connected/disconnected. To learn more or get a demo, please contact your local sales representative or product manager Fredrik Ă…kesson; fredrik.akesson@dynapac.com
Prestigious award to new Dynapac SD paver The well established Polish trade fair ”Infrastructure 2009” was held in Warsaw in October 2009. During the fair all exhibitors were invited to participate in the competition for the Minister of Infrastructure’s awards. THE AWARD IS divided into 6 categories: - Infrastructure investments - Safety of road traffic management - Machines and construction equipment - Materials and raw materials for road building - Handicapped friendly road infrastructure - Road and public utility facilities equipment
Dynapac entered the competition in the category for machines and construction equipment with new paver SD135C. An independent jury reviewed all contributions including machine demonstrations and customer benefit presentations. In tough competition with other innovative construc-
tion machines, the Dynapac SD135C was finally selected as winner. Presenting Dynapac with the award, the jury referred to the paver´s great functionality and innovative solutions as well as its high operator comfort. Winning the award has lead to even more requests from interested customers.
Focus on laying performance and operator efficiency The new Dynapac SD115 and SD135 series of tracked pavers offer superior performance, excellent visibility, innovative operation concept and reduced engine and fan noise. Lasting performance Working width extendable screeds up to 9 m Hopper capacity of 6 m3 - 13.0 tonnes 400 liter diesel tank capacity Laying capacity up to 300 mm thickness Excentric screed adjustment for quick selection of wearing, binder or base course laying
Ergonomic operations Control panel arranged according to function and operating frequency Seat can be slid, pivoted, and locked in many positions Excellent operator view into hopper, auger and screed Thermal control activates the fan only when required Low engine speed of 1,800 rpm (1,600 rpm in eco mode) reduces the noise level.
Product News
Dynapac introduces a new range of pneumatic tyred rollers with enhanced operator efficiency and excellent end result. THE ROLLERS are equipped with a spacious platform with operatorfriendly controls plus a rotating and sideways sliding seat and steering assembly. As an option, a comfortable cab provides outstanding all-round visibility with the added benefit of either air conditioning or automatic climate control. The CP series are powered by the very latest stage 3A compliant engines which offer reduced emissions as well as low levels of ambient noise thanks to the use of
thermostatically controlled cooling fans. The quality of the finished surface is further enhanced by an ultra-smooth start/stop system. The machines incorporate several new features designed to enhance efficiency, serviceability, safety and operator comfort as well as producing perfect compaction results. A dual-circuit braking system, a Dynapac only feature, maintains full braking effect even if one circuit is disabled.
The Dynapac CP224, CP224W and CP274 models have compacting widths ranging fom 1800 to 2300 mm and maximum operating weights from 21 to 27 tonnes. They are suited for a wide variety of finishing, sealing and soil compaction applications. With optional temperature sensor and Dynapac’s unique DCA-A ana-
lyzer the new machines achieve optimum density and surface texture whilst providing full statistics and documentation. This system can also play back the rolling pattern and produce a print out of all relevant information. With optional air-on-the run system you can even adjust the tyre pressure during the compaction process.
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Ask the Expert
Ronald Utterodt is application manager for paver applications. He is located at Dynapac Competence Center in Wardenburg, Germany. Ronald is a recognized expert with more than 20 years’ experience of road construction projects.
So what does it entail to be an application expert in pavers? In my position I have several different roles. I spend a lot of time out in the field where I guide and support customers on site so that they can achieve the best possible paving results under many different conditions. I have consulted paving customers in a wide variety of projects, from major highway projects to paving of bridges, tunnels and airports. Is research and development part of your responsibility? Yes, application-related research and development is a big part of my job. At present I am involved in a number of different research projects, where Dynapac is cooperating with technical universities and academic research institutions. We investigate and analyze new and better methods of laying asphalt. This is very exciting and over the years it has resulted in quite a few innovations, both related to equipment and to application processes. Have you been involved in developing the Compactasphalt® method? Yes I have, and this is a good example of a method that is gaining ground worldwide because it really improves the laying process. Compactasphalt® is finalized as a development project but I am still active in supporting customers testing the method and getting the best results. In terms of future-oriented projects there are many other interesting things being evaluated right now that might result in new ways of laying asphalt.
You are a member of Dynapac Visionary board? Yes, we organize Visionary Board seminars with leading professors and other experts in road development. The purpose is to discuss and exchange information about new trends and developments regarding asphalt processes, materials and methods. We also keep a close eye on all new legislation and directives, and how these might influence our area of work. Since we are a global company, we can also transfer new ideas and methods from one region to another, and transfer knowledge between different parts of the world. Are you also involved in training? Road Construction is a knowledge business, and we need well trained people to be able to support the customers in a good way. Our training academy is called Dynapac Campus and I am quite often involved in Campus training courses, which I enjoy very much. It sounds like you have a busy job? Yes, I often wish that my day consisted of more than 24 hours! We have come a long way in the area of asphalt paving, but much still remains. It is a very interesting thought to imagine what kind of solutions we will be able to offer our customers 5 years from now.
Process-secure automated road building – PAST The extensive mechanization of the construction industry during the past 40 years has led to major changes in the construction process and a noticeable development in road construction machinery. Through the PAST project, Professor Ulrich in cooperation with Dynapac Competence Center investigates how the interaction between materials and machinery can be further developed.
Prof. Dr.-Ing Alfred Ulrich
TECHNICAL IMPROVEMENTS in road building equipment were previously based on empirical studies and development. However the increasing demand for higher performance and improved quality can only be met by using scientifically proven methods. This is why process thinking - in manufacturing, transports, paving and compaction of hot asphalt mixes - becomes essential for success. The goal is to ensure that each and every step of the process delivers at a pre-defined qualitylevel, ensuring a correct mix temperature.
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This can only be achieved if the asphalt is paved and compacted under conditions good enough to reach the desired quality level. The research project “PAST” was started, for the purpose of examining the interaction between machine and material parameters. The main objective for the project is to investigate the current state and develop, not only the means to improve machines and methods to achieve better results, but also the means to register and document these improvements. The registration must be done in a way so that the temperature measurements can be recorded and traced throughout the entire asphalt laying process. The aim is to map the process in order to facilitate the use of technical solutions to reduce heat loss and eventually to be able to reduce the production temperatures of the asphalt mix. The layer thickness is intended to be measured using an electro-magnetic device and all other relevant parameters will also be recorded to enable full traceability of the final product.
The initiative behind the project came from Prof. Dr.-Ing Alfred Ulrich. Prof Ulrich has represented the faculty of Oil Hydraulics and Earth moving Equipment and the Institute for Land Machines and Regenerative Energy Technology at the University of applied science in Cologne since 2006. The main focus lies in training and research into mobile equipment, off-road drive systems, mobile hydraulics as well as the use and development of mechatronic systems. Prof. Ulrich has profound knowledge and experience of the design and manufacture of machine systems for building material machines with mechanical, hydraulic and electrical drive systems as well as the electrohydraulic control of feeding technology. He also specializes in the strategies and methods of product development and the management of this process
Global manufacturing and new facilities in the US and India The Dynapac manufacturing strategy follows our service and support philosophy; we want to be close to our customers. Today, Dynapac equipment is produced in 7 countries across the world. Factories are located in Sweden, Germany, France, USA, Brazil, China and India. THE DYNAPAC MACHINERY is produced utilizing the same production concepts and quality assurance processes, independent of factory or country. The product program however looks slightly different in different regions, with additional options and models available to satisfy specific requirements in local markets. In September last year a new production facility for Dynapac rollers was inaugurated in Nasik, India. Since then, production has continued to expand in the Nasik factory, both in number of rollers produced and through addition of new models.
GARLAND, USA NASIK, INDIA
In the US production was transferred from San Antonio to Garland earlier this year. The new Dynapac assembly operation now resides at Atlas Copco´s modern production unit for drilling equipment. Products manufactured in Garland are Dynapac CA rollers and new North American pavers that are introduced to the market in early 2010. Atlas Copco´s distribution center for North America is situated in Allen, a 15 minute drive from Garland. This modern distribution center is supplying Dynapac customers with daily deliveries of light and concrete equipment as well as with spare parts.
Light & Concrete equipment transferred to Atlas Copco Construction Tools From October 1, 2009, operational responsibility for Dynapac light compaction and concrete products is transferred to Atlas Copco Construction Tools Division. The Dynapac light and concrete product range fits in very well with the existing range of demolition tools, pumps and accessories. DYNAPAC LIGHT & CONCRETE products are used for minor construction work, renovation and more. Combined with the Atlas Copco Construction Tools range, construction customers will have a broad selection of high quality tools, all from one division. “The range of Dynapac light and concrete products is a good match for the Construction Tools organization in terms of customer segments and ways of doing business. This enables us to increase
our focus even more on the light construction market segment,” says Henk Brouwer, President of Atlas Copco Construction Tools Division. Through this internal shift of responsibilities, light and concrete customers will benefit from the enhanced product offering and even stronger focus on service and support for light construction equipment.
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Top models for great performance We all enjoy great performance. Dynapac is proud to present several new top performers with the new line of pneumatic tyred rollers; the CP224, CP224W and CP274. Performance and reliability are the most important factors customers want from their rollers. A number of new features make outstanding performance a reality. Interesting features that can be included are the smooth start-stop procedure when changing driving direction, wide base tyres, air-on-the-run and back-up sprinkler system. Add to that the unique cab design, which offers a superb workplace for the operator, and the Dynapac exclusive dual circuit braking system. Then you are ready for a great performance. The progressive design and striking Dynapac color scheme shows that you have chosen the right machine for the job.
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