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BACKHOE LOADER; VERSATILE MACHINES NECESSARY FOR ALL CONSTRUCTION SITES Lubricants Door Automation Water Pumps Concrete Mixer Truck Cement Industry

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BACKHOE LOADER; VERSATILE MACHINES NECESSARY FOR ALL CONSTRUCTION SITES Lubricants Door Automation Water Pumps Concrete Mixer Truck Cement Industry

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Between April 2000 and June 2021, FDIs in the construction development sector (townships, housing, built up infrastructure, and construction development projects) and construction (infrastructure) activities totaled US$ 26.14 billion and US$ 25.38 billion, respectively, according to the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). Infrastructure activities received 13 percent of the overall FDI inflows of US$ 81.72 billion in FY21.

The PM GatiShakti National Master Plan, which includes implementation, monitoring, and support mechanisms, was approved by the Indian Union Cabinet in October 2021. The government plans to develop a geospatial digital platform as part of the GatiShakti National Master Plan to help plan and monitor projects ranging from telecom networks to gas pipelines to roads and railroads.

Government measures such as the National Infrastructure Pipeline, National Monetisation Pipeline, Bharatmala Pariyojana, modifications to the Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM), and a rapid pace of asset monetization are expected to promote road building in FY22.

In this issue of Construction Mirror, our team has compiled some industry related articles which includes Backhoe Loader, Lubricants, Cement, Concrete Batching Plant etc. Apart from all this our editors have arranged interview of some industry leaders much more vital information of the construction world classifies under different heads.

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Backhoe Loader; Versatile Machines Necessary for All Construction Sites

Mr. Ajay Aneja Chief Marketing Officer

AJAX Engineering

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Mr. Anvar Jay Varadaraj

Industry Feature: Lubcricants Prevent Wear & Tear of Your Equipment With Best Lubricants

Industry Theme: Door Automation Industrial Door Automation; Significance, Demand and Types

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Elgi Equipments Ltd.

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Press Release MB Crusher

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Godrej

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Honda

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Dalmia Cement

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Wavin

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Zipa World

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Aveva

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ELGI

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BKT

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Shyam Steel

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Dalmia Bharat

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Vedanta

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Guest Article Exxon Mobil

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Jindal Aluminium

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Special Focus: Waters Pumps

Use of Water Pumps at Construction Sites; Different Types and Applications

Special Theme: Concrete Mixer Truck

Different Types and Benefits of Concrete Mixer Trucks at Construction Sites

Special Feature: Cement Industry

Cement, An Exceptionally Significant Construction Ingredient; Types and Industry Development Event Diary 90

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Press Release

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CONNECTING THE INDIAN BORDER

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A Class A1 Border Road Organisation contractor overcame supply shortage in Government Road Project The project involving MB Crusher jaw crushers was about the construction of more than 100 kms of road through Border Road Organisation, a government organization under Indian Defence, spanned across different Indian Border area.

Specifically, the customer was awarded a portion of this road construction project in the Northern mountainous region of India, which was approximately 35 kms in length at the altitude of 16,700 feet above sea level.

Considering the high altitude of the project site, installing a static crusher was very difficult in the area. Additionally, due to non-availability of electricity, they had to rely on Diesel Generator Set (DG set) to run their static crusher at site to meet their requirements.

Furthermore, the site being in such a high altitude, the oxygen level is very low which results in a DG not operating at its full operational capacity.

They had also deputed manual labours at their project site to segregate small pieces of stones, but this solution was yielding them very low output productivity. Considering the geological condition in the region, the project site is covered with severe snow for the major part of the year.

They were preparing GSB material (30mm – 60mm down) for their project to prepare roads and helipads in the region. While looking for an alternative solution, they came across MB Crusher Bucket BF90.3 S4 and had deployed the same on a trial basis at one of their project site in the recent past.

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Despite the project location being in a very remote area, customer found MB Bucket crusher as more productive machine, which not only saves time, saves huge transportation cost, is easy to mobilize with lower operational and maintenance cost but also helps them to reduce manual labour cost and availability issues.

After seeing the performance of the existing machine, customer within a span of three months bought other three MB Bucket Crushers for his various ongoing projects. Till today, they owns 4 units of MB Crusher’s BF90.3S4 bucket crusher deployed at various project sites.

This only happened as Customer found MB Bucket Crusher as most efficient, highly productive and most cost effective. CM

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Press Release

Godrej & Boyce and CII-IGBC leads the Green Building Movement in India

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CII-IGBC and Godrej & Boyce announce the IGBC Net Zero Waste Rating System for Buildings and Built Environment Senior leaders from G&B win prestigious IGBC Fellow Award 2021

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Godrej & Boyce, the flagship company of the Godrej Group, and the Confederation of Indian Industries -Indian Green Building Congress (CII-IGBC) have been leading the Green Building movement in India since 2004. Together, they build and established the CII-Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre (CII-Godrej GBC), the first green building in India in Hyderabad and the greenest building in the world. CII – IGBC along with Godrej & Boyce have also announced the IGBC Net Zero Waste Rating System for Buildings and Built Environment.

This would enable a National standard on Waste management and enable the creation of a world class reference guide of ‘Net Zero Waste’ and drive the Zero waste movement in the country.

Godrej & Boyce, over the last ten years, Godrej & Boyce has invested more than INR 500 crores towards its ESG initiatives with a focus on creating a positive impact on people, planet and profits. In continuation with their ESG initiatives, they regularly participate in the annual Green Building Congress as premier supporters to drive the importance of sustainable green buildings and infrastructure through its various businesses, namely – Godrej Interio (Greenco rated furniture solutions), Godrej Material Handling (electric forklifts), Godrej Appliances (energy efficient appliances), Godrej Construction (recycled concrete materials) and Godrej Electricals & Electronics’ LoB’s of Green Consulting and Energy Management and MEP (green infrastructure services).

Godrej Construction has been driving and propagating the Lean Philosophy under the leadership of Anup Mathew, Senior Vice President & Business Head and member of the Board of Directors of the Institute for Lean Construction Excellence (ILCE), India, to bring about a cultural change with an intent to reduce waste at its construction sites. With his contributions spanning over 25 years, he was

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also recently felicitated by the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) with the ‘IGBC Fellow Award 2021’ for his immense contribution to the Indian Green Building Movement. Under the Guidance of Anup Mathew CII-IGBC has also developed the IGBC Net Zero Waste Rating System for Buildings and Built Environment.

Shashi Ray, from Godrej Green Consulting and Energy Management was also awarded the IGBC Green Fellow award for this contribution towards green building project which spans over 15 years.

Commenting on being honoured by the Indian Green Building Council for the IGBC Fellow Award, Anup Mathew, Sr. Vice President & Business Head, Godrej Construction said, “I am delighted and greatly honoured to be chosen by IGBC for the prestigious ‘IGBC Fellow Award’. I am thankful to all my team members and our business partners for having supported me in my various business endeavours. This award is also a recognition of all their effort towards supporting our sustainable development initiatives, which is in alignment with our core values at G&B. I look forward to continue supporting the Good & Green Initiatives of Godrej & Boyce and the various other noteworthy initiatives of CII – IGBC, which will help us build a more sustainable future, together.”

Godrej & Boyce has pioneered the Green Building movement in India along with CII. The new building construction projects by Godrej Construction are designed and developed as per the Green Building Principles. In its journey towards making buildings more sustainable and thereby giving back to the environment, the company has completed over 500 projects in green consulting. Through this they have created a green building footprint of over 300 million square feet of which they have facilitated platinum and gold certifications for over 300 projects. CM || www.constructionmirror.com ||

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Honda establishes Battery Sharing Service Subsidiary in India

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• offers battery sharing service for small mobility, which will accelerate the penetration of electric vehicles • Honda’s battery “Mobile Power Pack e:” will be made in India.

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Honda Power Pack Energy India Private Limited, Honda’s new subsidiary for battery sharing service has been established in India.

The company will offer battery sharing service for small mobility, which will accelerate the penetration of electric vehicles by solving three issues of electric vehicles: limited range, long charging time, and high cost of batteries. It is planned to start battery sharing service for electric auto rickshaws (E-auto) from the first half of 2022 in Bengaluru, Karnataka and expand the operations in other Indian cities in phased manner.

Honda’s battery sharing service subscribers can avail the services from nearest battery swapping station located in the city to exchange battery “Honda Mobile Power Pack e:”, Honda’s all-new portable and swappable batteries, with fully charged ones.

By this convenient service, drivers need not to wait for charging and can get back on the road in marginal time.

In addition to offering battery sharing service, the new company will closely work with multiple vehicle OEMs who wish to integrate Honda’s battery into their vehicles, by providing necessary technical information for interface. By expanding vehicle OEMs, applications, and service areas, it aims to onboard more drivers which will further enhance service convenience.

Honda’s battery “Mobile Power Pack e:” will be made in India.

By utilizing batteries made in India and accelerating electrification of small mobility, Honda Power Pack Energy India seek to encourage the use of renewable energy and contribute to the carbon neutrality in India. CM

Dalmia Cement Awarded CII

IGBC’s Prestigious GreenPro Ecolabelling Accreditation Cement Major becomes sector’s first to be certified by the country’s top green rating systems – GRIHA and CII –IGBC Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Limited, a leading Indian cement major and a subsidiary of Dalmia Bharat Limited, has been awarded the prestigious GreenPro Ecolabelling Certificate by the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC), a part of the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII). The company, which is India’s 4th largest cement brand, is now the first in its sector to receive accreditations by two prominent green rating systems in the country– “GRIHA and CII –IGBC.” CII-IGBC followed a life-cycle approach to certify Dalmia Cement’s avant-garde blended cement product portfolio including Portland Pozzoloana Cement (PPC), Portland Slag Cement (PSC) and Composite Cement (CC) that are manufactured at the company’s plants across India.

Commenting on the accreditation, Sanjay Wali, Senior Executive Director and Head of Sales, Marketing & Logstices at Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Ltd, said, “As India’s leading pioneer in green cement manufacturing, we have always stayed ahead of the curve with

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our sustainable building material offerings that encourage circular construction and meet the needs of our eco-conscious customers. We see GreenPro’s accreditation as a milestone in our journey to becoming carbon negative by 2040. This also reaffirms our blended cement product’s green supremacy that is accelerating the global transition from a grey to green reality.”

Key parameters that the company’s manufacturing plants were evaluated for are clinker consumption, energy and water efficiencies, renewable energy, alternate fuel, carbon footprint and alternate raw material used.

Dalmia Cement recently received a green accreditation from the Green product rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment (GRIHA) council. The company was also Ranked #1 in the global cement sector by CDP on business readiness for a low-carbon economy transition. CM || www.constructionmirror.com ||

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Wavin expands footprint in India with the acquisition of another manufacturing plant

After the recent acquisition of a manufacturing plant in Hyderabad, Telangana, Wavin, an innovative pipes and fittings solution provider for the building and infrastructure industry, has announced the acquisition of a new facility in Neemrana, Rajasthan, from Dura-Line. It’s the second acquisition by the company in 2021 in India to meet the emerging demand for advanced water & gas pipes and fittings for below-ground use and CPVC, uPVC, & SWR pipes for aboveground applications.

The second plant acquisition is a part of Wavin's ongoing expansion into the Indian and APAC markets. The company reinforces its commitment to the Indian government's ‘Make in India’ initiative and finds the investment critical to provide sustainable solutions to secure drinking water supply to a growing urban population, particularly in North India.

The Neemrana plant, with best industry practices will continue producing advanced water and gas products for below-ground use and invest in other extrusion lines to produce CPVC, uPVC, & SWR pipes for above-ground applications.

Commenting on the plant acquisition, Maarten Roef, President Wavin, said, “Wavin is now well positioned to serve the growing market of India and greatly contribute to building healthy, sustainable environments. The geographical coverage, which the Neemrana and Hyderabad

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facilities offer, is quite extensive. Indeed, with these two locations and its warehouses, we are set to efficiently serve the districts where most of the market growth is taking place.”

Wavin will produce a wide range of PVC/ CPVC/ SWR pipes and fittings locally. Wavin’s cost-efficient, innovative and reliable products and solutions promote sustainable development and support future-proof infrastructure building requirements in India. The company manufactures these products and system solutions per the strictest quality standards and is fully compliant with governing standards without any compromises to match customer expectations.

Wavin is also trying to create positive change by training and upskill thousands of plumbers through distributors and channel partner across India to ensure the plumbers can perform their jobs expertly and contribute to ensuring safe and reliable drinking water installations.

Dura-Line, also part of Orbia, is a TL-9000 and ISO-9001 rated manufacturer of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) conduits serving the telecommunications, enterprise, and electrical markets. Both Wavin and Dura-Line are group companies within Orbia, a global leader in specialty products and innovative solutions for building and infrastructure, precision agriculture, health care delivery, and data communications. CM

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Wavin offers the perfect combination of plumbing & drainage solutions for urbanization growth in India.

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• Wavin Tigris K5/M5 to support acoustic leak feature alert setting new standards for Metal-Plastic pipe connections • Wavin AS+ to deliver unique sound absorption properties in drainage solutions.

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Wavin, an innovative pipes and fittings solution provider for the building and infrastructure industry, today, announced the launch of two new product series in the form of Wavin Tigris K5/M5 plumbing solutions and Wavin AS+ low noise drainage system for the Indian market.

Building on the successful 30-year plastic low-noise legacy of the Wavin AS system, the new and improved Wavin AS+ provides advanced noise reduction in soil and waste systems. This will significantly reduce the problem of noisy drainage pipes in multi-storey buildings as well as as well as resolve time and budget constraints in the building process through ease-ofinstallation and great value.

Low noise drainage system: Wavin AS+

Wavin AS+ is constructed using a unique high-density material and features a unique Wavin Low Noise bracket to further reduce structure born sound. The Wavin AS+ uses a compact design, ideal for small and narrow spaces. With a sculptured spigot design, it significantly reduces push-in force, and the self-lubricated patent blue seal ensures both quiet performance, super-easy, leak- and failure- proof installation. Furthermore, to support the planning process, Wavin’s new Soundcheck Tool provides an easy six-step way of meeting ever-changing noise regulations by simulating system acoustics in the final installation.

Speaking about the India launch of Wavin AS+ and Wavin Tigris K5/M5, Mr. Freek Crum, President, Wavin Asia Pacific said, “We are extremely excited about this latest version of our Wavin AS+ and the Wavin Tigris K5/M5 systems. We have invested a great deal of time and effort in customer feedback and researching for the right materials and design. The Wavin AS+ represents a whole new level of performance for plastic low-noise drainage systems and an ideal solution for engineers and installers.”

“On the other hand, Wavin Tigris K5/M5 is a notch above its predecessor Wavin Tigris K1/M1 fitting and with the industry first acoustic leak alert, air pressure testing technique it is no longer a hiccup in the building installation phase. Further, due to air leakage testing various issues like bacterial growth (Legionella) in the period between testing and using due to water stagnation, messy workspace is negated. Both the

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products will prove to be a key step for supporting urbanization growth and offer installers a top-notch professional installation in India” he added.

Not just any ordinary fittings: Wavin Tigris K5/M5

Wavin Tigris K5/M5 a brand-new press fitting series has a unique ACOUSTIC LEAK ALERT feature that sets new standards for Metal-Plastic pipe connections.

It is the world’s first fitting with an ACOUSTIC LEAK ALERT. In a leakage test executed with air instead of water, an unpressed fitting will generate a loud and clear whistle sound ( +/- 80 dBA) for easy localization.

With the increased inner bore, called OPTIFLOW, Wavin Tigris K5/M5 with the best in class in flow performance. And for a reliable press connection, the new Tigris K5/M5 features MULTIJAW, which means that the fittings can now also be pressed with the most common pressing profiles like U and Up, TH, H and B. This enables installers to switch to Wavin without switching tools and maintaining their system warranty. Reliability and ease of installation are the key elements in this development. To make the installation as easy and reliable as possible, the fitting incorporates IN4SURE, 360° pipe visibility to check if the pipe is inserted properly. It also includes EASYFIT, which means it is not necessary to calibrate/chamfer the pipe after cutting.

With over 60 years of experience in the building and infrastructure industries, Wavin’s launch of the Wavin AS+ and Wavin Tigris K5/M5 reinforces its commitment to meet the water supply needs and urbanization of the world’s largest, and fastest-growing, region. CM

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Zipaworld’s sets forth to the Middle East and GCC market Dr. Ambrish Kumar Founder of Zipaworld and Group CEO AAA 2 Innovate Private Ltd.

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Zipaworld the Logistics e-Mall of India has joined hands with ASYAD Group of Oman which is the centralised and integrated logistics service provider across Oman and GCC countries.

The logistics start-up has taken a huge leap into the global arena by venturing into the Middle East and GCC market, as envisioned by Dr Ambrish Kumar, the founder of Zipaworld, during the last quarter of 2020. After the launch of their digital Ocean Freight Module and thereafter the strategic stake in pioneers of domestic logistics Radiant X-Ways Logistic Pvt Ltd., this move comes as a prospective way forward into the global logistics front.

ASYAD is Oman’s new integrated logistics provider.

It is the centrepiece of Oman’s ambition to reclaim the country’s 2,000-year-old regional trade leadership and establish it as one of the world’s top ten logistics hubs by 2040.

Established in 2016 to maximize the financial returns and economic impact of Oman government’s logistics investments, ASYAD Group brings together services, solutions, and companies under one entity, improving performance, creating efficiencies, and offering economies of scale. The Group is comprised of three deep ports and two free zones supported by Oman’s five airports, a new rail network and a world-class road network.

ASYAD Ports & Terminals comprises of Port of Sohar, Port of Salalah, Port of Duqm, Khazaen economy city and ASYAD Shipping & Drydock. The logistics wing of ASYAD Group comprises of ASYAD Express (door-to-door express delivery service), Oman Post and Container Line Services. In addition to this, ASYAD Group also facilitates public services with Maritime Colleges, SINYAR OMAN (multi-modal transportation, buses, ferries) and MWASALAT (Government owned leading public transport company of Oman).

Taking the association forward, Zipaworld and ASYAD have come forward for a pilot project with ASYAD Express for express, courier, and door-to-door shipments catering to trade lanes between India and GCC. ASYAD Express offers fast and agile door-to-door domestic express delivery services and uses a strong local network using its six distribution centres, strategically located across Oman, to ensure efficient and timely door-to-door delivery capabilities to every corner 20

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of Oman within 48 hours. it also offers value-added optional extras such as Cash on Delivery (COD) and Returns, plus a comprehensive range of packaging solutions. ASYAD Express which is a division of Oman Post, has an extensive international network as well expediting express deliveries in more than 200 destinations globally.

Acting Chief Executive Officer of Oman Post & ASYAD Express, Nasser al Sharji, said, “We are leading the express mail segment, continually working on enhancing our services to meet the needs of our ever-growing customer base. As e-commerce continues to gain momentum, our partnership with Zipaworld represents one of a number of collaborations that are helping us to expand into new markets beyond Oman and offer them greater choice, convenience and value.”

As ASYAD Group is also sprinting ahead with technology for encouraging virtual platforms and easing the trade barriers, its association with Zipaworld, the digital logistics start-up, is something to look forward to. This will enhance and accelerate seamless trade movement between India and Oman, and between India and other GCC countries.

The express courier facilitation from India to the GCC countries will be much more economical and transparent as compared to the present market scenario. Zipaworld can be accessed by anyone from any part of India right at their convenience and without hassles to book their express consignments to the Middle East.

Dr Ambrish, Founder of Zipaworld highlights that the trade lane between India and Oman and also the other GCC nations will get a boost through the strategic association between Zipaworld and ASYAD Express, reaching out to the world beyond. ASYAD Express has gained the advantage to be known in the Indian Subcontinent and other parts of the world through upgradation of technology and digitization of their express delivery system. Further ventures with ASYAD Group will also open more economical and cost-effective gateway into the Gulf, Middle East and African ports.”

With Oman ports being very strategically located for connections to the GCC, African ports and also Europe, there ought to be prospects and sheer scope of alternate options to UAE, which is the most dominant gateway in the region to African ports. CM || www.constructionmirror.com ||

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Data Helps Accelerate Innovation on Path to Net Zero, Industry Leaders Say at AVEVA Sustainability Panel

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Lisa Johnston, Chief Sustainability Officer at AVEVA

Olivier Blum, Chief Strategy & Sustainability Officer at Schneider Electric

Lucas Joppa, Chief Environment Officer at Microsoft

Sustainability and Environment Leaders from Microsoft, Neste, Ørsted, Schneider Electric, and AVEVA Offer Actionable Takeaways to Realize Climate-Positive Targets

Jesper Skov Gretlund, Senior Manager, Numerical Competence Centre, Ørsted

Salla Ahonen, Vice-President of Sustainability, Neste

AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software, driving digital transformation and sustainability, joined companies across the technology and energy spectrum to underscore the multifaceted role of digitalization in helping to achieve net-zero carbon emissions across the ecosystem.

Delegates at the recent landmark conference, AVEVA PI World, heard how data-led innovation can help unlock sustainability benefits at every level. The unanimous message was delivered by sustainability and environment leaders from Schneider Electric, Ørsted, Neste, Microsoft and AVEVA on a Sustainability Panel.

Nine in 10 companies expect to accelerate their sustainability activities over the coming year as businesses recognize their role in tackling climate change, an AVEVA-commissioned survey of over 850 c-suite and digital transformation experts shows. Four in five leading industries want to increase their digital investments to drive sustainable business models, demonstrating the enormous potential of advanced technologies such as smart data, artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing in enabling net zero and lower carbon industrial operations, explained Lisa Johnston, Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Sustainability Officer at AVEVA.

“Companies around the world have committed to reducing their environmental footprint. AVEVA believes the business community must now go further, by way of positive contributions to sustainability through our activities and partnerships – or in other words, our sustainability handprint. Given the nature of the capabilities AVEVA provides to our customers, our solutions make a constructive impact on environmental sustainability. Data infrastructure management solutions such as the AVEVA PI System, delivered in partnership with Microsoft’s Azure Cloud, can help thousands of very different businesses find innovative routes to achieving their sustainability goals and becoming climate positive,” Johnston added.

Digitalization strategies to achieve net-zero commitments

Data-led innovation plays a significant part in achieving net-zero goals, panelists said. Panel attendees learned actionable strategies towards building climate-positive organizations.

1. Incorporate sustainability into your KPIs: Olivier Blum, Chief Strategy & Sustainability Officer at Schneider Electric, ranked the world’s most sustainable company, said companies should develop sustainability strategies in the same way they have strategies for other areas, such as finance or human resources. Potential CO2 emissions should be factored into the design of new assets, for example, to improve sustainability and accelerate the climate transition, he said. Mapping sustainability KPIs 22

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can help others transform,” she said. Data can offer positive routes to improving a company’s handprint, she added. In the process, the whole ecosystem can realize its net-zero goals.

4. Measure everything for sustainability at scale: Thousands of companies are setting net-zero targets, but achieving them requires better measurement tools, said Lucas Joppa, Chief Environment Officer at Microsoft. The software leader has committed to becoming a carbon-negative company by 2030. “You can’t manage what you can’t measure,” he said. Since carbon is the building block of life, measuring it requires monitoring every aspect of the business. “Digital technology is that tool in the [corporate] toolbox that lets us go at the kind of scale that sustainability requires, and at the scope that sustainability requires,” Joppa said.

The panel concluded that industries are no longer forced to compromise competitiveness in the short term to pursue a more sustainable future. The thought leadership forum for AVEVA’s partner executives was open to all registered delegates at AVEVA PI World.

The event is part of a series of AVEVA initiatives to support an inclusive, net-zero economy in line with a 1.5°C pathway as the world works to hold off the worst impacts of the climate crisis. CM

IndianOil Selects AVEVA Unified Supply Chain Schedule to Transform Refinery Operations Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL), India’s largest integrated energy major with presence in oil, gas, petrochemicals and alternative energy sources, has selected AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software, to drive its digital transformation and sustainability. As a key initiative under the banner of its digitalization project i-DRIVE, IndianOil aspires to transform its scheduling work process across nine refineries and one petrochemical complex in India for implementation of Refinery Production Scheduler. AVEVA Unified Supply Chain will enable IOCL to digitalize its refinery and naphtha cracker scheduling workflows, optimize blend scheduling to meet daily product dispatch plans and provide end-to-end visibility across its operations.

S.M. Vaidya, Chairman, IndianOil said, “Streamlining crude feedstocks with plant scheduling is a particular challenge for our industry, intensified by operational challenges brought on by the || www.constructionmirror.com ||

pandemic. By implementing AVEVA technology, we shall be able to enhance efficiency by using a digital system-driven scheduling approach for consistent and value-focused operations. Most importantly, the new relationship will allow our energy professionals to focus on the business through enhanced decision support.”

“AVEVA enables oil and gas customers to improve plant performance and energy efficiency while shrinking operating costs. Built on transformative cloud, industrial IoT and artificial intelligence technologies, our solutions enable teams to visualize the entire value chain in real time, improving collaboration and enabling more precise and agile decisions that drive value throughout the supply chain. We look forward to our association with an energy giant like IOCL and be an integral part of their transformational journey,” said Peter Herweck, CEO, AVEVA. CM

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to the rest of the business can deliver the critical results required. “Sustainability is like any area of business,” Blum said. “You should have a sustainability strategy. It should be fully integrated with your business strategy.”

2. Use data to predict innovation: The application of predictive analytics to industrial data collected across the value chain can reveal new routes to innovation. Energy major Ørsted operates an extensive fleet of 1,000 offshore wind turbines. Continuous data monitoring means that fleet represents 1,000 different experiments providing feedback to produce future assets, said Jesper Skov Gretlund, Senior Manager, Numerical Competence Centre, Ørsted. Innovation is a continuous process of refinement, and advanced technologies such as AI and big data facilitate that process. Ørsted is on track to becoming carbon-neutral by 2025.

3. Extend your handprint with partnerships: Neste works with suppliers that share its sustainability commitments on its path to achieving carbon neutrality in production by 2035. The company uses data collected across its value chain to improve its operations and to help other companies reduce their emissions, said Salla Ahonen, Vice-President of Sustainability, Neste. “We are looking at how we can actually transform our whole value chain and how we

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1000+ worldwide participate in the 3rd edition of the ELGi #whatsyourfinishline challenge in a display of strength and unity

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Over 100 international teams comprising employees and channel partners exemplified their determination to champion a healthy and active lifestyle and raise awareness about physical and mental well-being

The 3rd edition of Elgi Equipments’ (BSE: 522074 NSE: ELGIEQUIP) annual #whatsyourfinishline challenge was conducted across the globe during the second half of November 2021. Despite the continued challenges of the pandemic, the challenge saw 103 teams from 22 countries clock over 42,500 miles over a fortnight, celebrating ELGi’s spirit of resilience amid the global pandemic.

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experience for every participant. This year the 3rd edition saw the inclusion of five daily challenges, which encouraged all participants to compete and excel in time-bound activities ranging from push-ups, burpees, planks, crunches, and jumping jacks.

Elgi Equipments will power the 9th edition of the Coimbatore Marathon, to be held virtually in December 2021. All proceeds from the marathon will go to the Coimbatore Cancer Foundation, which in turn greatly augments its efforts to raise cancer awareness, besides improving cancer patients’ and caregivers’ health and well-being. CM

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Dr. Jairam Varadaraj Managing Director ELGi Equipments Ltd.

ELGi’s perspective on the changing economy and buying behavior of people induced by pandemic and how it will impact the manufacturing ecosystem in the coming years When the pandemic challenged organisations worldwide to serve their customers, communities and employees better, ElGi Equipments Ltd, learned, stayed resilient and expanded its business. ELGi has an ambitious aspiration to become the top three in the global air compressor business. To achieve this, ELGi recognized the need to adopt a management philosophy that builds vertical excellence in each operating function and customer-centric horizontal excellence across the business, operations, and support functions.

With solid systems and processes built into every touchpoint across the organisation, ELGi, with a net worth of 540 CR, posted 57cr standalone profit in Q2 for FY 2021-22 and a surge in their business performances.

Sales of the company’s automotive business bounced back to pre-COVID stage and increased by 45%. Strategic investments in the Global market helped the company in FY-21-22 as the bulk of its growth came from North America, Europe, and Australia. ELGi provides products and services that are safe and contribute to sustainability throughout their life cycle, supporting its customer's sustainability goals.

“Over the last almost two years, the world experienced chaotic economic manifestations.

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At the start of the pandemic, the world thought there would be a pause in economic activities resulting in massive disruptions to profits, earnings, and wealth. Contrary to this, after a very short disruption, the whole world surged ahead. The additional income in the hands of people from not spending on restaurants, hotels, and travel resulted in higher consumption of all forms of physical goods, with the work from home propelling the need for such goods. Besides, the relief and subsidies provided by governments worldwide spurred this spending even further. So much so that the world ended up with shortages, resulting in an unprecedented increase in the prices of almost all products and services.

With the world coming back to normalcy, people are beginning to spend on the services they had previously stopped. Besides, people have exhausted the additional consumption of physical goods. Both of these and the impact of inflation of personal income will cause the manufacturing economy to correct itself. With this, there would be a trickle-down effect of capacity build-up also slowing down.

It would be wise to brace for this leveling of activity and focus inward on productivity and cost optimization”, said Dr. Jairam Varadaraj, Managing Director, ELGi Equipments Limited. CM || December 2021 ||

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BKT RECEIVES TWO IMPORTANT INDIAN AWARDS: CII’S WATER MANAGEMENT EXCELLENCE AND HIGHEST EXPORT AWARD – TIRE SECTOR

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The company was conferred Jury’s special award on water management excellence given by the CII – Confederation of Indian Industry and the “Highest Export Award – Tire Sector” for having truly stood out in the export sector.

Balkrishna Industries Ltd. (BKT) receives two important Indian awards, that mark the growth of the company in business and sustainability.

These elements walk indeed hand in hand and can guarantee us a better future.

It is thus an honor for BKT to be conferred Jury’s special award on water management excellence, an award given by the CII – Confederation of Indian Industry to companies, which stand out in managing at best this important resource.

The awarding ceremony was held on 6-7th December in Bhuj where BKT has its largest and most advanced manufacturing site. Here all the operations, from raw material to logistics, were optimized to work effectively and sustainably, water usage included.

BKT water consumption at Bhuj plant has indeed decreased despite the rise of activities, this is possible thanks to the rain water harvesting systems that reduce ground-water withdrawal.

These methods, together with innovation in processes, help conserving this precious resource.

With a sustainable approach, business is enriched with the values that BKT “spreads” all around the world through its products: high-quality and the vision of a better future for all of us. A winning philosophy confirmed by the “Highest Export Award – Tire Sector” given by the All India Rubber Industries Association (AIRIA). This award recognizes an exceptional

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Indian company which has stood out for its export performance and the company will collect it award at the ceremony on December 17th in Pune.

BKT, one of the world's leading manufacturers of specialized Off-Highway tires, enjoys a broad presence in 160 countries worldwide where it exports its products through a network of partner-distributors. This is now a historic and consolidated activity for BKT, which every year sees its operations increase.

The company has in fact recently increased its tire production capacity by building a new site in Waluj, in the State of Maharashtra.

Its production capacity is about 30,000 MT of Off-Highway tires per year and with this important upgrade BKT will respond even better to the growing global demand for tires.

"These recognitions mean a lot for BKT – says Mr. Arvind Poddar, Chairman and Managing Director of BKT – we work hard to make all our operations sustainable, to have a healthy business from all points of view, to excel and to reach the whole world with our products.

We are proud to do it from India, this is where the tires that our users appreciate so much are created, and we are proud that our sustainable and business efforts are also recognized in our own country and market of origin. These awards are definitely not the culmination of that, because they spur us to do even better, to forge ahead, to go on improving." CM || www.constructionmirror.com ||

Shyam Steel expands its retail footprint in Punjab and Jammu & Kashmir Aims to create a base of 5000 MTs through 500 retail outlets across North India

Shyam Steel, one of leading producers and manufacturers of primary TMT Bars today announced its plan to expand the retail operations in Punjab and Jammu & Kashmir market. The company will expand the dealer distribution network to increase its retail footprint across both the states. Punjab and Jammu & Kashmir has a huge growth potential for the steel sector and Shyam Steel will aim to be one of the leaders in the primary TMT bar segment across North India.

Commenting on the development, Mr Lalit Beriwala, Director, Shyam Steel said, “We are on a major expansion drive to revamp our retail business operation Pan India. We are starting our expansion with Punjab and Jammu & Kashmir which will be followed by Himachal Pradesh and Haryana. Both Punjab and Jammu & Kashmir has a huge growth potential, and we are looking forward to explore the untapped markets.”

In Punjab, Shyam Steel has started its retail operations in Sangrur, Amritsar, Bhatinda, Ludhiana, Patiala, Moga, Jalandhar, Barnala and Ropar area. In Jammu, Shyam Steel has reached its retail operations in Kathua, Samba, Jammu, Udhampur, Reasi, Rojouri, Poonch, Doda and Ramban area. In Kashmir, Shyam Steel has started the operations in Baramulla, Srinagar, Pulwama, Shopian, Ganderbal and Budgam area.

The company aims to cover the both the states in its retail network followed by expansion in other parts of North India. The company will target to create a base of 5000 MTs through 500 retail outlets across North India covering the states of Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Haryana.

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contribute to the realization of the target of 300 million tonnes steel production by 2030-31.

This is in keeping with the National Steel Policy announced by the Government of India towards transforming India into a self-reliant $ 5-trillion economy.

Shyam Steel have also signed Olympic medallists Lovlina Borgohain and Manpreet Singh as their Build India Brand Ambassadors, in addition to Sonu Sood. The brand is also associated with Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma as the face of the company. The brand associations will help to elevate the brand value of Shyam Steel in the respective markets. The company has also launched Shyam Steel Apna Ghar app to provide consumers hassle-free purchase of TMT bars and to boost the sales of their dealer distributor network.

“Our Shyam Steel Apna Ghar App will also be an added advantage as buying TMT Bars will be hassle free and we will be able to engage with the consumers in a timely manner. The app will also help us to connect with everyone, from dealers, consumers, business partners under one umbrella. Our target is to maximise our reach to the audience and be a part of every household assisting them to build their dream home, added Mr Beriwala.

Shyam Steel has a strong presence in West Bengal, Bihar, Tripura, Assam, Jharkhand, Odisha and Uttar Pradesh and the company will be replicating the same business model to be the top player in overall North India. The company has expanded its retail operations in South India with Andhra Pradesh and Telengana. Shyam Steel is expanding its retail presence in newer markets which are largely untapped and have huge growth potential. The company has also undertaken major brownfield investment for their plant in Mejia to expand the production capacity. CM

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Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Limited, a leading Indian cement major and a subsidiary of Dalmia Bharat Limited, is making significant investments in Jharkhand and is thereby further strengthening its commitment to nation building. With a company philosopy of inclusive development and growth, the company has also partnered with 16 villages and six Gram Panchayats in Bokaro to drive its numerous social and climate action initiatives that are positively impacting 20,000 lives across the state.

In line with the recently signed Memoradums of Understanding with the Government of Jharkhand, the overall investment will be to the tune of INR 758 Crores. This includes setting up a grinding unit in Bokaro with an investment of INR 567 crore to add capacity of 2.6 MTPA which will take the overall capacity of the unit to 6.3 MTPA. Furthering the company’s sustainability objectives of reducing the carbon footprint, the investment also includes INR 250 crore to establish a solar power plant and INR 8 crore to set up Material Recover Facility and Legacy waste-Bio Mining activity for solid waste management under Ranchi Municipal Corporation.

Commenting on the company’s commitment to nation building through its investment in Jharkhand, Mr. Puneet Dalmia, Managing Director, Dalmia Bharat Limited, said, “As we are further investing in the East market to participate in its economic growth story, we are also taking our responsibility as a corporate seriously by placing the utmost importance to environmental protection and social impact. We are confident that the employment generated through our investments and the skill enhancement in our social initiatives will help create a progressive ecosystem where we help people become independent and self-sufficient. We are excited and look forward to partnering with the state to achieve our business, social and sustainability goals.”

While the company is gearing up for the imminent launch of its Bokaro plant – to be inaugurated

by Honourable Chief Minister of Jharkhand, Hemant Soren– it is also addressing some pressing environmental and social challenges such as climate action, livelihood generation, job skill training and social development.

Commenting on the Bokaro investment and community initiatives, Mr. Mahendra Singhi, MD and CEO of Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Ltd., said, “Our continued industrial and social endeavours in Jharkhand is seeing fruitition with the continuous

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support from the Government and Bokaro community.

We are grateful and will continue to contribute to India’s growth story with our environment-friendly infrastructure, clean energy and water initiatives as well as CSR efforts. He further added, “On the business front, the commissioning of the Bokaro unit in the region is a key milestone as the company has embarked on a larger journey of increasing its cement manufacturing capacity from 33 million tonnes currently to reaching 48.5million tonnes by 2024.”

The Inclusive Development & Growth strategy of the company has enabled it to make more focused interventions in identified domains for the larger benefit of communities. Some of the initiatives that the company continues to drive in Bokaro are: • COVID Prevention and Vaccination Initiatives: by contributing Rs. 60 lacs to the CM Relief fund to help in Covid prevention and organised a Covid Vaccination drive for communities and employees. Today, Bokaro unit is 100% vaccinated unit.

• Water Positive CSR: through its rainwater harvesting initiatives, Dalmia Bharat Ltd. helps enhance the capacity of 13 existing village ponds and conserved 1.72cr K litres of water annually. The company made dried wells usable through desilting, raised ground water level up by almost 100 percent and constructed check dams. This has benefitted 11,000 people.

• Energy Conservation and green initiatives: Over 5,000 Timber saplings have also been planted in 15 villages. The company has installed 982 LED street lights in 14 villages.

• Livelihood generation: by empowering almost 500 women by providing skill training in Goatery, Mushroom cultivation, broommaking, Soft toy, Beautician courses, tailoring etc.

• Skill training: by providing digital literacy to 500 school students and workers in 2019-20.

• Social infrastructure development and hygiene: by constructing/renovating six wells, installing toilet blocks and supporting schools. The company renovated three Anganwadis,initiated Building as Learning Aids (BaLA) and installed 72 CCTV, worth Rs 57 lacs and provided support to three Police stations. This has benefitted 5000 villagers in 24 villages. CM || www.constructionmirror.com ||

Vedanta Aluminium invites partners for Aluminium Park at Odisha

Mr. Rahul Sharma, CEO, Vedanta Aluminium Business

Vedanta Aluminium Business, India’s largest producer of aluminium and its value-added products, extends invitation to aluminium producers at the Enterprise Odisha 2021 event for partnering in its Aluminium Park project which will come up at Jharsuguda, Odisha.

With an aspiration to ‘Make in India for the world’, Vedanta Aluminium has partnered with Odisha Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (IDCO) to set up the Vedanta Aluminium Park, near its aluminium smelter in Jharsuguda. Vedanta Jharsuguda is one of the world’s largest aluminium smelters, equipped with global best technologies for producing high-quality aluminium products. An Aluminium Park is a facility in the vicinity of an aluminium smelter, where downstream industries set up their manufacturing units and draw hot metal from the smelter to manufacture their end-product.

Inviting aluminium producers to set up shop at the Vedanta Aluminium Park, Mr. Rahul Sharma, CEO – Aluminium Business, Vedanta Limited, said, “Odisha is crowned as the aluminium capital of the country.

With the objective to develop a thriving ecosystem of aluminium-based SMEs and MSMEs in Jharsuguda, Vedanta is committed to supply 3 lakh metric tonnes of aluminium to companies who set up their facilities in our Aluminium Park. The project brings with it three-fold benefit to the state – investments by MSMEs from across the country in the state, creation of largescale employment opportunities for the local talent, and significant revenue in the form of taxes and duties for the state exchequer.” || www.constructionmirror.com ||

The Aluminium Park will offer facilities such as water, power, hot metal supply, dross processing plant, as well as other benefits to companies that set up their manufacturing units in the park. More importantly, proximity to Vedanta’s Jharsuguda smelter will ensure that the companies have access to Vedanta’s Centre of Excellence and R&D Centre for downstream aluminium products. Furthermore, availability of high-quality molten metal directly to their processing units will reduce input costs significantly, making the final products cost-competitive and at par with global quality standards. This model also ensures that the carbon footprint of the entire value chain is substantially reduced.

The project is expected to attract investments of over INR 2,000 crores to Odisha and engage thousands of MSMEs in the ecosystem, thereby bringing in additional economic value to the tune of INR 4,500 crores to the state annually. The park has potential to create over one lakh livelihood opportunities in the state, with a community outreach of more than 4 lakh.

Vedanta Aluminium Business, a division of Vedanta Limited, is India’s largest manufacturer of aluminium, producing half of India’s aluminium i.e., 1.96 million tonnes in FY21. It is a leader in value-added aluminium products that find critical applications in core industries.

With its world-class aluminium smelters, alumina refinery and power plants in India, the company fulfils its mission of spurring emerging applications of aluminium as the ‘Metal of the Future’ for a greener tomorrow. www.vedantaaluminium.com CM || December 2021 ||

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Backhoe Loader; Versatile Machines Necessary for All Construction Sites Backhoe-loaders will continue to be a significant construction machine because of their unrivalled adaptability.

B a c k h o e s w i l l b e co m e more appealing as they have the ability to optimise performance and increase machine utilisation for varied applications. Backhoe loaders will always have a market. It's a classic piece of equipment that enables for easy road transport while still providing a lot of flexibility for utilities, municipalities, general contractors, and owner/operators that don't need numerous units on a single job site. Backhoeloaders may use the same attachments as skid-steers/ compact track loaders and mid-sized excavators, which makes them particularly useful for those types of jobs.

Manufacturers are upgrading their backhoes' technology by integrating advanced machine control and telemetry systems.

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on roadways. Upgrades are being prioritised so that the machine can better respond to site conditions and be more efficient and productive.

Backhoe loader manufacturers a re i n c o r p o ra t i n g B i g Data and the Internet of Things into their models to take advantage of Digital Technology. mechanisation.

Five trends that would drive the backhoe loader market in India in 2025 are discussed below.

Backhoe loader with high machine performance and quick response New hybrid backhoe loaders are equipped with high-performance engines that give powerful performance and quick response times, as well as increased productivity and up to a 13 percent reduction in fuel consumption. They can also be built from the ground up with engine maps to provide industry-leading backhoe breakout force, better loader lift capacity/ reach, and best-in-class cab visibility. Modern models have a two-piece robotically welded

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structural frame that provides excellent stability, performance, and serviceability. The machine's durability is improved by large box-section components in high-stress places including the boom nose, foot, and cylinder. Even on the roughest terrain, the new heavy-duty front axle with double effect steering cylinder keeps all four wheels in contact with the ground, delivering remarkable stability and durability.

The backhoe boom's S-style design provides superior breakout forces. The lubrication and cooling systems are likewise integrated within the engine. To ensure a long serviceable life, the lubrication system keeps all of the engine's moving parts well greased. Smaller engines employ a simplified approach known as the dipper and splash method, in which oil is thrown around the crankcase. A pressurised system with a pump, regulator, and filter is used by larger, more powerful engines.

connect, quick-acting hydraulic couplers can be coupled under pressure on modern equipment.

Auxiliary-hydraulic flow can be adjusted to fit the controllability of hydraulic work tools to the skill level or choice of the user. Hose routing for extendible sticks is standard on all models, enhancing overall dependability and longevity.

A load-sensing, variable-displacement piston pump is used in the models' implement hydraulic system. For extremely efficient operation, this design offers full lifting and digging forces at all engine speeds and adapts hydraulic flow to task needs. For extremely efficient operation, this design offers full lifting and digging forces at all engine speeds and adapts hydraulic flow to task needs. The pressure and flow are matched to the application requirement by the closedcenter hydraulic system. Operators maintain exact control whether in full trenching mode or excavating around sensitive services.

Backhoe loader with aggregator for specific fuel consumption

Comfort features in the cab of a backhoe loader

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Advanced telematics system on a backhoe loader

Fuel-efficient Backhoe Loaders frequently create significantly less smoke, which reduces energy waste and so protects the environment from pollution. Fuel-efficient BHLs are advantageous not only to the environment, but also to the users' businesses, as they can lower the entire cost of equipment maintenance. Machines employ specific fuel consumption aggregators to compare engines of various sizes to find which is the most fuel-efficient. It aids in determining which engine produces the most power while using the least amount of fuel.

The new intelligent products offer a higher percentage of enhanced mileage capability as well as a significant reduction in maintenance costs. When a buyer purchases the suitable machine, he can save up to one lakh rupees on fuel. Buyers are choosing for environmentally friendly and fuel-efficient machines as fuel prices continue to rise.

A powerful hydraulic system with a load-sensing, variable-displacement piston pump is standard on newer backhoe loader models. For extremely efficient operation, this design offers full lifting and digging forces at all engine speeds and adapts hydraulic flow to task needs. Standard twist-to32

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Modern backhoe loaders include more interior room, cab ventilation, and an air conditioning option, making for a more operator-friendly atmosphere. With more glass surfaces, short pillars, and a sloping hood, the excellent all-around visibility has been enhanced. A Deluxe Cab option is available on a select models, which includes a steering wheel with height and extension adjustments. Ergonomic comfort elements on modern backhoe loaders include multi-adjustable chairs, steering columns, and ergonomically located controls. Work lights are also mounted on the roof of the cab as standard and are highly adjustable, allowing for comprehensive illumination of the jobsite.

Modern backhoe loaders feature numerous personal storage compartments, including two lockable compartments, one of which is chilled if the machine is equipped with air conditioning.

Also 5 storage trays, a net pocket, roof shelves, cup holders and a phone holder.

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tracking and communication system that monitors the performance, security, and efficiency of your unit. Telematics makes your life easier and is the quickest way to ensure that your machines are regularly maintained and in good working order without having to travel around job sites examining them. The measurements provided by the telematics system enable you to better monitor your fleet and plan maintenance plans - it sends you fast notifications when a service is required and critical alerts if your machines have any significant mechanical or electrical issues. This means that we can rapidly resolve any issues, and your machines will be fully functioning and generating you money again.

By combining data from throughout a fleet into a single dedicated system, the updated system eliminates this issue. This enables fleet managers to evaluate data from different sources, resulting in better-informed, more effective, and faster decisions.

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Difference Between Excavators and Backhoe Loaders

Excavators The majority of excavators weigh between 3,500 and 200,000 pounds, while the largest weighs 889 tonnes and has 4,400 horsepower. Because the cab is attached to the boom, operators can rotate the cab 360 degrees if necessary to complete digging tasks. Caterpillar, Benati, John Deere, and Komatsu Limited are some of the most well-known manufacturers.

Applications for Excavators: Excavators are used in a variety of industrial and commercial settings. Dredge rivers, clear places for forest fire management, cut brush (with the correct attachments), destroy buildings, grade soil for landscapers, dig holes and trenches, assist with mining and heavy lifting, and even drive piles are all things they can do.

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Excavators are used in a variety of industrial and commercial settings.

The main distinction between a backhoe and an excavator is that an excavator has its own chassis below it, whilst a backhoe is attached to a different vehicle.

Tilt rotators, grapples, augers, and breakers are common hydraulic attachments that allow backhoes to perform everything from dig deeper holes to transport heavy tools.

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performs, which is to bring earth back toward the truck. The main distinction between a backhoe and an excavator is that an excavator has its own chassis below it, whilst a backhoe is attached to a different vehicle. Backhoes are offered in two types: farming versions and industrial models. Because they do not have to carry the same load as industrial ones, farming machines tend to be lighter.

Applications for Backhoes: Backhoes can also be used to dig various types of holes or trenches.

Tilt rotators, grapples, augers, and breakers are common hydraulic attachments that allow backhoes to perform everything from dig deeper holes to transport heavy tools. Outside of farming, however, excavators and its smaller variant, the mini-excavator, are rendering the backhoe obsolete.

Backhoes and excavators both have the same broad goal of digging, but their designs differ to suit their unique purposes.

Due to its vast range of applications in numerous tasks, a backhoe loader is considered to be the first equipment to arrive on a project site and the last to leave. In India, backhoe loaders are still very popular. Backhoe loaders are popular because of their versatility, mobility, low ownership and running expenses, ease of financing, high resale prices, and widespread after-sales assistance.

With their design and other advantages, backhoe loaders are great tools for infrastructure construction tasks. These machines are multipurpose due to their high versatility, and they can easily go on the road. If statistics are to be believed, India is by far the world's largest BHL market, accounting for about half of all construction equipment sales in terms of unit sales.

Size and Power: Depending on customer demand, several sizes of backhoe loaders are available on the market. The backhoe loader has a 60-horsepower engine that may be upgraded to a 100-horsepower engine. The higher the horse power, the higher the machine's and fuel's average costs. So be specific about your requirements for a backhoe loader.

The 76HP backhoe loader is the most popular product of any manufacturer or brand in India.

As a result, we'll grade the backhoe loader based on its 76 horsepower.

Controls and features: One of the criteria used to choose the finest backhoe loader is its features.

Many manufacturers update their backhoes on a regular basis over a period of time. So, while all manufacturers strive to deliver the best features to their customers, do they actually make use of them? Multiple attachments, a rapid coupler for bucket detachment, automatic greasing, an

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equipment tracking system, power and normal mode, and fuel management are just a few of the features that manufacturers are offering for free or at a reduced cost to their clients. It gives you a better return on your investment, either directly or indirectly.

Different Attachment Options: Backhoe loaders are incredibly adaptable devices in and of themselves. Backhoe loaders are favoured by industry professionals all over the world.

Being a fan favourite, however, does not prevent the gadget from being outmoded or obsolete. We live in a time where machines are expected to execute various tasks on their own. The tendency of the changing times is multifunctional machines. While the backhoe loader is adaptable, it must follow the trend in order to maintain its market share. Backhoe loader attachments are the solution to the multipurpose machine conundrum. A backhoe can be equipped with a variety of attachments, including an auger drill, a rock beaker, a pole erector, a pallet fork, and a multi-functional bucket. These accessories make the backhoe a versatile machine that may be utilised for a variety of tasks according on the needs.

Product Quality and Maintenance: Backhoe loader quality and maintenance are also important things to consider when choosing the best backhoe loader. The basic backhoe is made using the best brand and high-quality spare parts. Other manufacturers' spare parts

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must be purchased by the manufacturer. It is entirely dependent on the manufacturer's choice of high-quality components for the machine, such as the engine, gearbox, hydraulic pump, and axle.

Spare parts and service Availability: Any backhoe loader owner or rental company must have access to service and spare parts. Backhoe's entire profit is dependent on the service he receives. We'll need to observe how much time a dealer service technician spends on your equipment.

Backhoe Loader Resale Value: How long does it take to sell your backhoe? If your backhoe can be sold quickly and for the greatest price, these are important factors to consider when purchasing a new backhoe.

Many times, a buyer purchases a backhoe that no one else wants. Finally, the customer must give under junk in order to receive money.

Philosophical shift

Manufacturers have had to adapt not only their machines but also their thinking as backhoes' market share has fallen in recent years due to the attack of compact equipment.

Previously, it was thought that every contractor would have a backhoe, and almost all did. OEMs must now assess which segments of the market still utilise backhoes, as well as what features they seek.

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today's highly competitive bidding environment, allowing contractors to stay in the running for business. Backhoe loaders allow smaller contractors and owner/operators to acquire and operate a single piece of equipment that serves many roles, making carrying costs and fleet management easier.

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JC Bamford has created an innovative software system called JCB LiveLink that allows for remote management of JCB equipment via email or cell phone. The consumer can use the application to access machine alerts for fuel, journey history, and all of the data saved at the secure centre.

Today's machines have features like pressurecompensated load-sensing (PCLS) hydraulics, which allow improved multifunctioning, smoother machine control, and up to 15% more digging capacity with Lift Mode, all of which contribute to a unique customer experience and increased machine reliability.

Backhoe loaders from John Deere have likewise progressed into the electrification realm. National Grid has began testing the company's electric backhoe loader. The Deere E-Power backhoe loader is designed to deliver the performance of a 100 horsepower engine while emitting zero pollutants.

ProControl, which allows for accurate boom movement and placement, as well as Comfort Steer, which aids steering while working in tight quarters or in truck-loading operations, are both retained on the EV. The machine also includes in-cab comforts including premium seat

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options and Bluetooth radio, as well as the new upgraded joystick controls found in the most recent generation of Case N Series backhoes.

The Case SiteWatch telematics system is also included with the 580 EV.

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Backhoe loaders continue to provide end-users with the kind of adaptability that leads to high utilisation rates in a wide range of applications, and manufacturers are always improving their products with features that assist cut operating costs.

Small and medium-sized construction enterprises all around the world are now preferring to hire construction equipment on a monthly basis rather than pay large upfront costs.

Excavators and backhoe loaders are examples of construction equipment that help contractors and building businesses reduce their project's initial investment expenses.

The big manufacturers, like as Caterpillar and Volvo Construction Machinery, offer rental agreements on these machines, allowing smaller businesses to take advantage of the latest advances while diverting funds from the initial investment to better resource allocation and business expansion.

Backhoe Loaders, which were just released, were created by pioneering the integration of digital technology with construction equipment. All of the equipment are outfitted with cutting-edge telematics technology for remote monitoring.

This aids in remote monitoring and fleet management on important service, operations,

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In The Backhoe Loader Market, New Product Development Liebherr has announced the launch of the L 586 XPower series of wheel loaders.

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and security criteria. Machines can now communicate in real time about their location, operations, performance, downtime, service warnings, and security using this technology.

Virtual engagement is becoming more prevalent in the industry as a whole. Virtual interfaces are increasingly being used by technologydriven businesses. Working on making a more trouble-free machine and a way to provide consumers with remote assistance. To communicate with sales prospects, sales teams now have virtual IDs and accessibilities. Apps are being developed to make the sales and servicing processes easier.

Manufacturers are working to make owning and operating their machines financially viable during this tight moment, while customers' profit margins are under pressure. However, if demand improves, competition – and marketing – will undoubtedly intensify.

with the ability to transport up to 12 tonnes of product every loading cycle.

Caterpillar Inc. has introduced the new Cat 424B2 backhoe loader, which features efficient hydraulics, low maintenance, excellent performance, durability, and efficiency.

The E-Power backhoe is a battery-powered, electric vehicle design created by John Deere.

The concept aims to reduce daily running expenses, reduce job site noise, improve machine dependability, and produce zero emissions. The electric backhoe from John Deere is still in the early stages of development.

A 480-volt, 90-kW lithium-ion battery pack (weighing 1,300 pounds) powers the Case 580 EV electric backhoe loader, which can be charged in eight hours using any 220-volt/threephase connection. Most eight-hour workdays can be supported by a single battery charge.

The drivetrain and hydraulic motors are driven separately by the battery, resulting in hydraulic breakout forces comparable to diesel-powered machines and increased performance throughout loader and drivetrain operation.

JCB India was the first company in India to introduce backhoe loaders about four decades ago. Because of its adaptability and mobility, the equipment is used on nearly every building job in India, both urban and rural. This multipurpose machine is generally used for digging, dozing, levelling, and general site applications at construction sites.

With five different models – 2DX, 3DX, 3DX Xtra, 3DX Super, and 4DX – JCB India offers the biggest range of backhoe loaders in India. This line was created to cater to a variety of user groups and applications. Its Ballabgarh facility, which is the world's largest backhoe manufacturing plant with a production capacity of 110 machines each shift, produces a world-class range of backhoe loaders. All of our products are made in accordance with the company's 'One Global Quality' global production strategy.

In India, JCB India introduced the industry's first dual-fuel CNG backhoe loader. The JCB 3DX DFi is a new machine that can run on both CNG and diesel at the same time, thanks to Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition (HCCI) technology. CM

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Mr. Ajay Aneja Chief Marketing Officer

AJAX Engineering

Innovation & Indigenization has been a way of life at AJAX “Innovation & Indigenization has been a way of life at AJAX, and we are proud to be a self-reliant Indian company for almost three decades”

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Q. What is your macro-level outlook on the present demand trends of concrete equipment spanning across mixing line, transportation, and placements? What about the demand of higher capacity equipment with rising requirements of productivity?

Q. Catering to the demand trend, what are the

newer and upgraded solutions you are offering across the concreting value chain? What has been the newer technological inclusion you have made in your machines (like new range of mixers for better mixing, higher engine horsepower, advancements in drum designs for the transit mixers, higher heights of boom placers with better flexibility for || www.constructionmirror.com ||

Innovation & Indigenization has been a way of life at AJAX, and we are proud to be a self-reliant Indian company for almost three decades. We have been focused on Building for Success & Building to Endure.

The foundation consists of a lean, strong IT-enabled organization staffed by competent and committed professionals espousing the organizational values. On this foundation we have built our 3 pillars: a. Innovative Engineering Capability that provides meaningful solutions to our customers b. Sales and Distribution Network that can reach every Potential Customer c. Best-in-Industry Customer Support that can reach the customers in shortest possible time Over the years, we have expanded our product portfolio from Self-Loading Concrete Mixers to a total Concrete Equipment supplier. Our portfolio includes Batching Plants, Boom Pumps, and India’s first locally made Concrete Slip-Form Paver. Today, we have a customer base pan India and across the globe. We support our customers with a network of Dealerships and AfterSales Support touchpoints. AJAX offers world-class technology solutions to meet the growing customer demands for precision and efficiency to deliver profitability.

AJAX was the pioneer in bringing the concept of SLCM in India way back in 1992 and revolutionised the way of concreting in project sites. Over the years we have added new features like Load Cell weighing system for higher accuracy that has been patented. Further, we have introduced Smart Fleet Telematics, Rear View Camera, Admixture Dosing Units, Bidirectional Tyres, AC cabins, EH drum control, High Pressure water jet, Smart CBC etc., to name a few and many of these have been Industry first keeping in mind our customers evolving needs. In August 2021, we introduced India’s First all new CEV Stage IV compliant ARGOs that offer the best-in-class benefits with excellent fuel efficiency as well as less down time due to longer service intervals || December 2021 ||

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The last 2 years have been challenging for the industry and in the quarter ending September 2021, CE industry posted a robust sales growth of 47%.

So, we can see some green shoots and with the Government's continued focus through different missions has increased the impetus and catapulted various infrastructure developments projects across India. The National Infrastructure Pipeline, an INR 111 crore project by the Government of India which has been actioned upon, augurs well for the Indian Construction Equipment industry.

The infra projects awards tendering activity has started to pick up and majority of this is account by road projects. The road construction activity will gather pace from now on with the withdrawal of monsoon.

Road construction has been a major volume driver for the CE industry with pace of execution pace in FY22, targeted at 40 km per day.

CRISIL estimates that the investment in Industry could rise by 30% in FY22-24 led by mega projects in High-Speed Rail, corridors, expressways, solar energy, affordable housing, airports apart from roads and railways. This projects pipeline and shortage of labour has led to increase in demand for higher capacity and productivity equipment like Batching Plants, Boom Pumps and Transit Mixers

the truck mounted, newer pumping technologies for the stationery pumps and so on) and key deliverables therefrom?

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to the requirements of customers from Residential & Industrial Building projects to Metro Rail Corridors, Railways, Irrigation Canals, Aqueducts, Solar Power Plants, Road Tunnels & Bridges, Airports, and Smart City projects. Our concreting solutions have been the preferred choice of contractors across the country.

Way forward in another five years, we see ourselves emerging as an Indian MNC and to be among the top 3 international players in the Concrete Equipment space. A company that truly believes in the “Made in India; Made for the World” mission.

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after sales services with the rising population of equipment, disruptions in skilled manpower, training, and also in parts supply owing to rising transportation costs? How do you propose to address these issues?

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The shortage of manpower and need for a quicker placement of concrete in inaccessible areas has necessitated the use of boom pumps in the current construction processes. Smaller 4X2 Truck chassis mounted Concrete Boom Pumps have been revolutionizing the construction of commercial & residential buildings and structures. With its short turning radius and lower cost, it offers higher productivity and efficiency to the customers. We have also built a patented product Self-Propelled Boom Pump which is again an Industry first which eliminated the need for a truck chassis and offer even shorter turning radius. With its 4X4 capability, it can reach anywhere in any terrain making it easing for customer to do difficult, narrow access concreting jobs.

AJAX has also designed and manufactured India’s first and only Slip-form Paver to build concrete roads up to 12 meters thereby eliminating the need for customers to import Pavers from outside the country. We are proud to say that it has worked rigorously for over 2500 hrs and has built over 100 kms of concrete road in India, and we are confident of offering it for Sales in India and abroad in coming quarters.

AJAX has charted an investment of INR 140 Cr to build a new Manufacturing Facility and Design Centre in Bangalore. These investments will further help AJAX in innovation and indigenization to follow the Atmanirbhar Bharat mission and meeting the growing demands in North Africa, Middle East, and Asia. (MENA).

The roadmap ahead for AJAX Engineering is to be a Next Gen 360° Concreting Solutions company. We have aligned ourselves in line with the GoI’s investment plans in the Indian Infrastructure segment in order to cater

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AJAX has a widest network of Dealers for Product Sales & After Sales Support among all Concrete Equipment players in the country. Currently, AJAX has 35+ Dealers and 100+ touch points PAN India. AJAX serves the international market through 16+ International Distributors and has its presence in Asia-pacific, Middle East, and North African (MENA) regions.

The network is equipped with a full-fledged team of skilled engineers trained to handle both preventive and general maintenance. They offer Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) for the equipment that ensures the best value for money to customers. AJAX Customer Care can be reached 24X7 for any queries and requests, thereby enabling round-the-clock support. AJAX offers excellent serviceability options to ensure maximum uptime of the machines thereby enhancing customer satisfaction to a greater level. CM

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Mr. Anvar Jay Varadaraj Executive Director

Elgi Equipments Limited

We will continue to invest to be amongst the top three global compressed air players. To this end, we will focus on expanding our sales presence in our strategic markets while investing in expanding our range of products to offer a wider portfolio of products to our customers.

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Q. Why it is important for young leaders to

understand both old ways and new ways of running a global company?

This is critical. Timeless notions such as investing for the long term and a dedication to learning should persist in any organization.

However, it is also important to build agility, avoid hierarchies, and empower decision making. The large global technology companies are results of such elements of culture.

Q. Please tell us about your career growth at ELGi - How it started, challenges faced and success stories.

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. What is your approach towards the business and the industry?

Aside from my general marketing experience and background, I think specific to ELGi the biggest challenge that we are going to have over the next phase of our growth is how to communicate the benefits of our technology and products, so that we can convert business not only in India but the world over. Here my marketing background and skills will certainly help.

Q. How are you planning to meet the expectations of ELGi’s stakeholders across regions?

With our products, we aim to provide the lowest ownership cost experience for our customers supported by responsive service. Customers

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Q. Could you brief us about the performance

of ELGi at global level and about the overall performance of the industry?

ELGi posted a PAT of Rs. 51.6 Crores for the September 2021 quarter, compared to a PAT of Rs. 33.2 Crores in the same period in 2020-21, on a consolidated basis. The standalone PAT for the quarter was Rs. 56.9 Crores as compared to a PAT of Rs. 29.8 Crores in the same period in 2020-21. The consolidated sales for the quarter was Rs. 652 Crores as against Rs. 480 Crores in the corresponding quarter in 2020-21. Standalone sales for the quarter was Rs. 416 Crores compared to Rs. 265 Crores for the same quarter in 2020-21. But for Australia and South East Asia which faced a resurgence of COVID related disruptions, the Company’s performance has been good across markets.

Q. Where you foresee ELGi in the next two to

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I started with ELGi in 2015. Prior to ELGi, my professional experience comprised retail and consumer packaged goods marketing. I believe being an outsider helped my time at ELGi. Fundamentally, success in any industry is about understanding customers’ needs and addressing these needs better than the competition.

My consumer marketing experience helped establish the importance of building a brand at ELGi and setting forth structured marketing plans. From a personal perspective, I enjoyed the challenge of learning a new industry. New products, new value propositions, new sales channels, and new customers. Over the past six years, I’ve had the benefit of understanding these dimensions across different geographies with varying levels of awareness for our brand.

expect air compressors to last for ten years working constantly under strenuous conditions.

We aim to minimize their ownership cost by designing and manufacturing the most energy efficient products with the lowest failure rates in the market coupled with low maintenance costs.

We will continue to invest to be amongst the top three global compressed air players.

To this end, we will focus on expanding our sales presence in our strategic markets while investing in expanding our range of products to offer a wider portfolio of products to our customers.

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There are two pillars to building talented leaders. First, we invest in making ELGi an attractive long-term destination for the most talented potential employees across all of our functions. This means meaningful work, Best-in-class compensation and benefits, and merit-based career progression plans. Second, we intend to be deliberate with managing our talented young talent so that we have internal candidates for our future leadership positions. CM

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Prevent Wear & Tear of Your Equipment With Best Lubricants Lubricants are materials that are used to reduce friction and wear between surfaces that are in motion. Although this is the major role of lubricants, they can also be used as a heat transfer agent, a corrosion preventative, a sealing agent, and a means of trapping and expelling impurities in mechanical systems. While oils and greases are traditional liquid and semisolid lubricants, they also come in dry lubricants, gas lubricants (such as air), and other forms. When choosing lubricants for mechanical systems, it's important to examine not just how they'll reduce friction and wear, but also how they'll accomplish any or all of these additional roles.

Lubricants aren't all created equal. A high-performance lubricant can have a major impact on operational success in heavy-duty industrial applications like those found on construction sites. Heavy-duty construction equipment, such as that used to create streets, highways, bridges, and buildings, is exposed to harsh

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environmental conditions.

Whether it's a cold, foggy morning or a hot, dry, dusty afternoon, the lubricant's performance will be affected.

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Heat-sensitive greases can melt and run out of bearings, resulting i n b e a r i n g fa i l u re .

Contaminants can enter through grease that does not make a good seal.

Somegreases are very sticky and practically immune to water washout, and they can easily carry large loads. Some manufacturers also offers automatic lubrication systems that ensure the proper amount of grease is applied in the right place at the right time.

Engine oil — If you're searching for extended oil life while still preserving your engine from the stresses of the job, LE's superior, long-lasting engine oils and LEAP oil analysis will help you safely lengthen oil drain intervals.

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Water can get into the fuel of diesel equipment that is left outside, causing it to lose power. Soot builds up in injectors, making them unclean. Furthermore, due to environmental concerns, lower-performance diesel fuel is now used in on-road and off-road mobile equipment. Some manufacturers have developed diesel fuel improvers to address these issues. They can clean your fuel pumps, injectors, and combustion chambers, restoring fuel economy, lowering pollutants, and lowering your overall cost per mile or hours of operation.

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Synthetic lubricants were developed and used for applications where petroleum-based lubricants were insufficient (e.g., at extreme high and low temperatures, under extreme wear conditions) or where special characteristics, such as long life, improved equipment efficiency, or non-flammability, were required. Synthetic lubricants, on the other hand, aren't just for specific applications; they're also useful when they can save money in areas like machine reliability, oil life, energy consumption, biodegradability, and safety. Among the many successful applications where synthetic fluids outperform conventional lubricants are: high-temperature lubricants for plastic calenders (significantly longer oil-change intervals, fewer machine shutdowns); worm gear drives in harsh service conditions (increased efficiency, lower operating temperatures); air compressors (elimination of combustible petroleum residues); hydraulic fluid in fire-resistant applications (reduced friction losses).

The advantages of synthetic lubricant base stocks come not only from their basic molecular structures, but also from the lack of potentially dangerous molecular species that are inevitably present in conventional mineral oils in minute but significant amounts. While many, if not all, of the hazardous chemicals in crude oil are eliminated or improved during refining, depending on the methods used, a significant number of them will invariably remain in lubricating oil stocks, whether solvent- or hydrotreated. As a result, standard oils contain a diverse range of molecular species, many of which are poorly understood. Synthetic goods, on the other hand, are typically created through

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chemical reactions involving very pure, small molecules in which pressure, temperature, and the ratio of reactants can all be precisely regulated. The synthesis of the reaction up to the desired end product frequently involves several phases, each of which necessitates the separation of the intermediate products.

Lubricant specifications

Industry lubricant specifications were developed to define the quality level of products that will provide good lubrication when used as recommended and deliver a level of performance on which marketers, OEMs and consumers can rely.

Chemical constraints and signatures: Many of today’s engine oil specifications include constraints to limit the use of some chemicals in order to protect parts of the engine and to comply with legal obligations. For example, the ash generated when metals such as calcium, magnesium and sodium are burnt in the engine can plug and damage the vehicle after treatment system, jeopardising the environmental protection they are designed to deliver. In the same vein, phosphorus is known to poison the catalysts used to reduce unburned hydrocarbons.

These elements also have strong features including acid neutralisation for calcium and magnesium, antiwear for phosphorus containing components and antioxidant capabilities of the sulphur containing components.

Innovation and lubricant formulation: Innovations introduced by vehicle manufacturers often create new performance requirements for motor oils, sometimes vital to the engine.

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Things to Know While Choosing a Lubricant

Lubricant Selection: There is a great deal of interest regarding the role lubricants play in reducing upfront costs. Lubricants have the potential to improve fuel economy and enhance engine performance and protection. This is achieved through minimizing metal-to-metal contact between moving components, while

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also reducing pumping and spinning losses. Due to the oil’s lower viscosity, it requires less work to move through the engine, and therefore flows faster. Newer engine types, which run at higher temperatures, can also stress conventional lubricants and accelerate the rate at which the oil oxidizes and derogates.

Of particular relevance to those in the construction industry are API CK-4 oils, which are designed to be more robust and resistant to oxidation, as well as have improved resistance to aeration and increased shear stability.

Improved aeration control is important for off-road engines where more air than usual could become entrained in the engine oil. A high level of air entrainment is dangerous, particularly at the bearings, where maintaining a suitable oil film is critical for protection.Together, these design improvements provide enhanced performance and greater hardware protection, and may reduce vehicle downtime—a major source of missed opportunity in construction operations. API CK-4 licensed oils are backwards compatible, allowing for their use in the vast majority of older diesel engine vehicles that ran previous oil categories (API CJ-4, CI-4 Plus, CI-4 and more). In addition, users can benefit from the increased robustness of CK-4 oils over the previous CJ-4 oils, enabling increased performance and protection gains.

The Role of Oil Analysis Testing: There are numerous benefits to implementing an effective used oil analysis program in a company’s fleet management practice.

A good program is part of a sound maintenance regime and is a cost-effective process that can monitor oil condition in heavy industrial equipment. Oil analysis typically involves three steps: taking a representative sample from the equipment, sending the sample to a qualified used oil analysis lab, and interpreting and acting on the results. Oil analysis is most effective when performed at regular intervals, so that a trend can be generated and used to improve performance and efficiency of equipment. Testing can detect impurities and measure their concentration, showing operators how and why machinery is experiencing wear, and helping to identify the source(s) of contamination. By evaluating the condition of lubricant and equipment on a || December 2021 ||

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As an example, downsized car engines have been developed to cut fuel consumption and hence reduce CO2 emissions. These engines are often turbocharged, smaller displacement designs for the same or higher amount of power than the engines they replace. With high compression ratios and optimised fuelling, sections of the engine’s speed load /map could lead to a phenomenon called low-speed pre-ignition (LSPI), which can result in dramatic engine damage. New lubricant features were required to help prevent LSPI, and LSPI tests are being incorporated into the latest engine oil specifications.

Another recent evolution is the use of low viscosity oils, such as SAE 0W-16 in passenger cars and SAE 5W-30 in heavy-duty vehicles. The aim here is to minimize friction losses in the engine and hence reduce fuel consumption. At the same time we are also seeing the use of new materials and coatings that sometimes have dramatic incompatibilities with certain additive components. These continuous innovations mean that using oils that have been approved by the vehicle manufacturer is increasingly crucial, and is a requirement to benefit from the manufacturers warranties.

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routine basis, minor mechanical problems are discovered before they become serious and expensive to fix. To extend drain intervals, and improve efficiency and fuel consumption, it is highly recommended to implement a used oil analysis program.

Low/High Temperature Operations: Another thing worth considering is selecting an oil that can handle tough climates and extreme temperatures.

Depending on the location, the equipment used in construction operations may be exposed to varying challenges posed by high and low temperatures. In such difficult conditions, the viscosity in the lubricant can become a cause for concern. If the temperature reaches the critical zone, depending on the chemical composition, the lubricant can start to stiffen or become overly viscous. This results in machinery hardware being improperly lubricated and under strenuous conditions, over time, equipment may experience catastrophic failure.

To prevent this, construction operations can use a lower viscosity oil, which can stay viscous and maintain flow under a wide range of temperatures. Multi-grade, low viscosity oils perform better over a range of temperatures— it’s not too thick in cold climates or too thin in heat—ensuring proper and adequate flow of oil to protect key critical engine components.

In addition, the entire vehicle powertrain and hydraulic system can experience improved operating efficiency by uing the lowest viscosity grades allowed by the Original Equipment Manufacturer's (OEM) ambient temperature requirements.

Construction equipment has come a long way - and so have the lubricants that keep it running smoothly. As technology for machinery has advanced, the industry has demanded that lubrication and other fluids keep up with changing transmissions and increased load requirements. Keep these three things in mind when sorting through what your equipment needs.

Stress is a (huge) factor: Construction rigs have many different lubrication needs, and whether they are pushing dirt or pulling loads, they all (unsurprisingly) are put under a lot of stress.

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formulated to be pretty tough. The following lubricants, however, should receive special attention: •

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Hydraulic fluid: Hydraulics need fluids that can withstand lifting and hoisting - along with the wear and tear these activities bring.

Hydraulics are often exposed to a variety of outdoor elements, so finding a product that can handle any and all of those conditions is important.

Power transmission fluid: Transmissions can take a beating in off-road construction equipment.

Watch out for getting washed out: Construction equipment doesn't get to retreat to a garage or shed at the end of a long day. It tends to sit outside, day in and day out, until the job is completely done. It's important to use a product that can withstand both rain and sunshine - and everything in between. Grease, in particular, is susceptible to washout since it's oftentimes most exposed.

Seasons matter: Finally, don't forget about changing seasons. Though construction may pick up in the summer, many projects go year-round until they're complete. Choosing products that are multi-viscosity or have a viscosity that matches the temperature outside is important to ensure your machinery performs at its best. As a general rule of thumb, low- or multi-grade-viscosity products should be used during cool temperatures, and higher- or multigrade-viscosity products should be used during warmer months.

What Makes Up the Lubricants We Use?

A base oil is the starting point for all lubricants.

Mineral, synthetic, and vegetable are the three sorts. We frequently deal with mineral and synthetic materials in industrial settings, so I'd prefer to concentrate on these. Mineral oil is made from crude oil, and its quality is determined by how it is refined.

Oil is graded on a scale, and different procedures necessitate varying oil quality. Mineral oil is primarily composed of four types of molecules: paraffin, branching paraffin, naphthene, and aromatic. Paraffinic oil has a long, straight chained structure, whereas branched paraffinic oils have the same structure but with a branch off to the side. || www.constructionmirror.com ||

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Synthetic oils, like branched paraffinic oils, are man-made fluids with comparable straight chained structures. One of the advantages of a synthetic is that the molecular size and weight remain consistent, whereas mineral oils fluctuate dramatically, resulting in fairly predictable features.

The lesser the density of the oil, the slower it flows. Molasses, for example, has a high density and a low viscosity, whereas baby oil does not. The viscosity required for a given application is entirely dependent on its speed, operating temperature, bearing type, and component type, such as a gearbox versus a motor.

By encapsulating particles and suspending them in the oil, dispersants help to protect components from abrasion by wear products, allowing them to be readily flushed and removed from the system. EP additives react with the surfaces of a component to generate a thin protective coating that prevents metalto-metal contact.

In some cases, utilising grease rather than oil has advantages. Grease seals out adulterants, is better for insoluble solid additives like molybdenum disulphide and graphite, and has better stop-start performance because it doesn't void like oil, reducing the risk of a dry start. The broadness of grease, on the other hand, limits bearing speed, lowers component cooling, makes sampling and analysis difficult, and makes determining the right amount

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of grease to add difficult. This is a critical factor to consider when selecting whether to use oil or grease for a given application.

With a simple concept or knowledge of lubrication, you can see why employing the appropriate lubrication in your machinery has so many benefits. Every organisation wants to achieve more efficiency, longer life, improved reliability, and spend less money on maintenance.

How the Industrial Lubricants Market is Evolving?

The industrial lubricants sector is altering its supply chains and marketing methods, notably in Asia. Greater internet penetration among the region's populace has resulted in a massive increase in online shopping usage, where lubricant marketers have discovered a viable retail platform. Lubricant marketers in Asia have recognised this opportunity and are connecting their supply chains to improve their operations. This helps them to optimise influence at the end-user level while reducing expenses at the supply chain's back end.

From a product development standpoint, the sector is likewise changing. Sustainable ways to reduce carbon footprint and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are being emphasised more globally. However, at a more granular level, this has resulted in significant advances in green chemistry. The focus on bio-based product development has changed how corporations approach lubricant research and development. CM

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Industrial Door Automation; Significance, Demand and Types Over the last 40 years, the evolution of automated doors has provided real benefits to industrial customers. The ongoing transition from slow, stiff doors to high-speed doors has resulted in significant increases in productivity and energy savings. However, the pursuit of high-speed, high-cycle automation raises awareness of the dangers that high operating speeds might pose to a door opening. When suitable safety precautions aren't implemented, high-speed door operation has the potential to endanger worker safety.

Automatic doors are very widespread in commercial buildings since they provide a great deal of convenience to those who work and visit. Choosing the correct automatic door, on the other hand, is critical to enjoying the benefits of these doors. The owner, layout designer, and door supplier all share responsibilities for ensuring that a

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facility's automatic door is acceptable, functional, and safe. To reduce the need for human opening and shutting activities, automatic entrance/exit door control is commonly utilised in public locations such as grocery stores, companies, transportation stations, airports, and wholesale department stores. Infrared, ultrasonic/ radio, and other wireless sensing modalities are used in today's sensor-based automatic door control systems. The first is further subdivided into aggressive and passive strategies. The active procedure sends out infrared signals from the controller and detects reflected signals to see if anything is near the door.

Industrial doors come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and styles, and selecting the perfect one while considering all technical factors and ensuring that it is suitable for purpose may be a difficult challenge.

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door for your environment, on the other hand, is critical for the smooth functioning of day-to-day operations and provides a number of commercial advantages, such as a rapidacting door system that helps to streamline and safer traffic flow during busy openings.

A high-quality, energy-efficient industrial door can reduce heat loss and lower your facility's energy expenses significantly. An industrial door system can improve the security of any working environment by utilising cutting-edge technology.

The significance of automatic warehouse doors The installation of automatic door openers in your warehouse will make your life much easier, more pleasant, and convenient. Automatic warehouse door openers are becoming increasingly popular.

There are currently a large number of people that use automatic door openers for certain reasons or activities.

Because automatic doors may be opened without the use of hands, they are convenient for everybody, even if they are carrying two bags or a cart. In high-traffic areas, automatic doors are commonly employed. Automatic doors help you save energy and money by lowering annual heating and cooling expenditures. Doors open only when activated and close automatically to prevent doors from being left open. They also keep outside air and dust out and prevent air conditioning from escaping.

The following are some of the most important advantages of warehouse automatic doors: • Various types of door edge wrapping are available, as well as high-strength, long-lasting seal strips that meet purification criteria.

• On-wall operator track rails are fixed directly to the wall, making installation simple and quick.

• These doors can be fitted with high-quality hardware and are attractive, delicate, functional, and dependable.

• When the power goes out, the distinctive design of these doors helps to lessen manual opening force.

• The sound insulation effect is good when operating softly and quickly.

• Rubber lining sealing technology i8n these doors combined with groove on the guide

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rail enables the door completely sealed when the door closed.

Elements of automatic doors

These automatic sliding fitting systems are made up of various parts.

• The activation device is a detector that detects an open command and sends it to the drive control/control unit.

• Timer switches, opening speed, angle, and hold-open duration are commonly included in the control unit.

• The door is opened using motor force via the door drive. The door is pulled open and then closed by the drive.

• Sensor strips: Sensor strips track the route of the door leaves and the edges of the door as they close.

Main Types of Automatic Doors

Automatic Sliding Doors: Automatic sliding doors allow two-way traffic. When a sliding door is pushed out in an emergency, it has a mechanism that permits it to swing open. This feature, referred to as "breakout" or "breakaway," qualifies them for usage in environments that require emergency egress. Traditional biparting, single slide, and telescoping sliding doors are available in a variety of configurations. A certain quantity of slide area is required for these doors to move. Sensors or control mats, as well as safety warnings, should always be present on sliding doors.

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Swinging Doors that are Automated: When a swinging door is automated, two doors are often employed. One door opens inside, while the other opens outward. This makes it possible to have two-way traffic. It is not advisable to have two-way traffic through a single motorised swinging door. The only exception is a low-energy swing operator, which differs from a fully automatic door in its characteristics. It is critical that these types of doors are clearly marked to indicate which way they should be opened.

Different systems have their own set of criteria.

The requirements vary depending on which sensors and control mats are utilised. For automatic swinging doors, there are two types of sensors: overhead mount and door mount.

Each has its own set of properties, allowing for a variety of pattern sizes and performance. Guide rails, sensors or control mats, and safety signage should always be present on swinging doors.

Automatic Folding Doors: Installing a folding door takes up very little room while providing plenty of clear door space. When space is at a premium, this sort of door is the best option.

If the door is being used as an egress point, it should have an emergency swing feature.

Two or more independent panels are used in automatic folding doors. Both panels swing into a "V" shape, which is the fold, while the first panel swings and the second panel slides in a guide, allowing it to slide. Automatic folding doors can be a single door that swings in or out or a pair of doors that fold in or out at the

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same time. Folding doors, like swinging doors, should always be equipped with guide rails, sensors or control mats, and safety signage.

Industrial Overhead Doors: Galvanized steel is used to make industrial overhead doors.

Because they are often huge in size, they are best suited for large spaces. They can have springs or counterweights installed. Because these doors are frequently used, the second option is preferred because counterweights, in addition to being a sturdy and trustworthy mechanism, provide for a smooth and silent opening and shutting. A galvanised sheet metal box protects the counterweight and contributes to the door's attractiveness. Pedestrian doors can be used in conjunction with industrial overhead doors.

Overhead doors have the advantage of requiring almost little maintenance, but they take up a lot of room due to their size.

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designed for crossing regions that are isolated from one another (sound or thermal insulation) and require a lot of opening and closing actions due to the number of crossings. They form a functional barrier between manufacturing and storage areas. Soft doors, on the other hand, do not prevent trespassing.

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The increase in infrastructure developments in emerging countries is a major driver for the worldwide automatic doors industry. The need for automatic doors is growing in nations like China and India, where the government and private sector are working together to develop city infrastructure. For example, in smart cities, persistent efforts are being made to improve infrastructure, with an emphasis on non-toxic, recycled, and environmentally friendly materials.

Two major elements that enable its demand are its ease of accessibility and safety. This market segment's growth is being driven by specialised applications in industrial settings and commercial buildings. The automatic door can be used in a variety of settings, including residential and business areas, hospitals, and more. The demand is fueled by considerations such as energy efficiency, ease of operation, security, speed and accuracy, and the lack of a cable. The automatic doors in the hospital allow wheelchair users to travel more easily, and they can also be utilised to safeguard a specific area in research labs and hospitals. Future opportunities are created by the government's considerable investment in construction and the rise of the residential sector. High maintenance, on the other hand, works as a market restraint.

High disposable incomes are a major driver of the worldwide automatic door control market.

Furthermore, altering people's lifestyles play a significant role in propelling the global automated door control market. Another element supporting the market's growth is the improvement and expansion of construction operations, as well as the adoption of automation in most developed nations. Furthermore, the global automatic door control market has grown as a result of increased construction of malls, high-tech airports, grand hotels, and multiplexes.

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Heat loss is reduced due to the fast opening and shutting speeds, resulting in energy savings.

These doors also help to limit sound dispersion and keep dust from surrounding work areas at bay.

The automatic door system should be constructed such that traffic approaches the door in full view and users go directly toward the door, regardless of the type of door. Pedestrians must have excellent vision of the door and its markings, as well as the ability to see the door's travel direction. Vending machines, trash cans, pay phones, and anything else that could distract users should be placed at least four feet away from the moving door.

The most essential consideration in deciding the sort of automatic door that will be placed is the nature of the application. Not all automated doors are appropriate for all applications. The desired traffic flow, common sorts of users, available space, and aesthetic requirements or preferences must all be considered.

The demand for automatic doors

Automated Doors Safety

Why do injuries happen despite all of the safety features on automated doors? Is there a problem with the design? Is there a lack of supervision?

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performing both installation and maintenance on a wide range of door products, I have to say that the vast majority of the time, the incident is caused by the property owner failing to follow the manufacturer's recommended maintenance guidelines.

When an automatic door installation is completed, the installer or manufacturer should give a formal field demonstration of the product. Management should ensure that their employees have received enough training in order to understand the duties associated with properly maintaining these door goods. The installation team will usually offer manuals with thorough instructions that explain the duties of the owner/user in ensuring the safe operation of the automatic door system.

These instructions detail the required service intervals for the door system, as well as routine functionality and additional features. The majority of manufacturers highly advise maintaining a service contract with the installer for routine maintenance and adjustments.

For the safe operation of some doors, something as simple as washing and cleaning the electronic eye lenses is required. Depending on the amount of dirt and trash in the region as well as the weather, this may need to be done on a regular basis. Other, more advanced diagnostics are not possible for end users and necessitate regular service from a technician.

The basic maintenance of these door systems should, in most situations, be performed on a daily basis. Several rotating door manufacturers have told me that their goods should be inspected,

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tested, and reviewed on a daily basis. These machines are intricate and should be handled with the same caution as a roller coaster ride at a theme park. They simply must be examined by trained experts on a daily basis.

Automatic Doors Market

According to a report published by Research&Markkets.com, the global automated door sensors market was worth US$ 1,257.23 million in 2019 and is predicted to expand to US$ 1,857.27 million by 2027, with a CAGR of 5.1 percent from 2020 to 2027. The study focuses on key market drivers and prominent market players, as well as their market developments.

The COVID-19 epidemic has wreaked havoc on a number of sectors. The virus's rapid spread has prompted governments around the world to put stringent restrictions on vehicle and person movement. The epidemic has impacted economies and businesses in a number of countries as a result of travel bans, mass lockdowns, and business closures. The installation of the lockdown has resulted in a reduction in the production of commodities, goods, and services. Due to the temporary halt of activity, manufacturing, automotive, semiconductor and electronics, oil and gas, mining, aviation, and other industries have seen a drop in their operations. Because the manufacturing facilities were operating with a constrained workforce, the automated door sensors market participants also saw a reduction in volume. The market has suffered as a result of this. Additionally, during the first quarter of 2020, industries purchased fewer automatic door sensors due to the temporary closure. CM

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Use of Water Pumps at Construction Sites; Different Types and Applications On construction sites, water pumps are typically utilised to drain surplus water that has accumulated due to heavy rain or a high water table.

They typically serve two purposes: keeping water out of foundations, tunnels, and other excavation pits, and providing a source of water for jetting and sluicing, as well as pumping water for cofferdams.

The complexity of the project, the amount and rate at which the liquid is evacuated, the type of liquid, the loss due to friction, the height of suction lift, and the pump's size all contribute into the selection of water pumps for construction sites.

Water pumps are divided into two categories: centrifugal and positive displacement. Both are designed to continuously transport water from one location to another.

A revolving impeller in a centrifugal water pump moves water into the pump and pressurises the discharge flow. There are various types of centrifugal water pumps, including standard, garbage, and submersible variants.

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Centrifugal water pumps can pump any liquid, even ones with low viscosity. These pumps have a high flow rate and operate well with thin liquids.

Positive displacement water pumps use the mechanical contraction and expansion of a flexible diaphragm to deliver a fixed volume of flow. Positive displacement pumps are employed in a variety of industries that deal with high-viscosity liquids and potentially sensitive solids.

They're best for applications that require a mix of low flow and high pressure.

Centrifugal Water Pumps: Considerations In addition to dewatering, centrifugal pumps are employed in a variety of construction and water system applications.

They're used to pump water in buildings, and they're compatible with pneumatic systems and don't require suction lift. They're also used to pump water from private wells and to increase the pressure in water supply lines. Centrifugal pumps can be used as sump pumps in both vertical and horizontal layouts, and they

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can offer a constant pressure source for fire suppression systems.

Centrifugal pumps are prone to a number of issues.

To counteract overheating caused by low flows, some pumps may require recirculating liquid. To work properly, centrifugal pumps must be primed, or filled with the pumped fluid. When a system's positive suction head is too low for the pump used, cavitation, a condition in which air bubbles collect near the impeller and cause shockwaves inside the pump, can occur. Finally, suspended particulates in the liquid can exacerbate pump impeller wear.

Centrifugal Pumps' Characteristics • Centrifugal pumps are used to pump water in places where pneumatic systems are compatible and suction lift is not required.

• Pumping water from domestic wells is done with it.

• Centrifugal pumps provide a constant supply of pressure for the fire suppression system.

It may be used to increase the pressure in water intake pipes.

• In either a vertical or horizontal design, these can be used as a sump pump.

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fluids. Low flows are the main cause of this.

• Priming is required for the proper operation of a centrifugal pump.

Positive Displacement Water Pumps: Considerations Positive displacement water pumps, also known as rotary pumps, are extremely effective because they remove air from the lines, eliminating the need to bleed the lines. These pumps are also capable of handling liquids with a high viscosity.

Positive displacement pumps have one major disadvantage: they require very little room between the revolving pump and the unit's outside edge. As a result, the rotation has to take place at a relatively modest rate. The liquids can corrode the water pump's efficiency if it is run at greater speeds. (i) Reciprocating Pumps: The movement of the piston in a cylinder drives reciprocating pumps. Several cylinders are found in large reciprocating pumps. Water is drawn into the cylinder when the piston moves in one direction. The water is forced out when the piston advances to the back end.

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(ii) Diaphgram Pumps: Diaphragm pumps work by sucking water into the cylinder as the diaphragm rises and falls. Water is pulled into the cylinder when the diaphragm moves out. It is discharged to the delivery pipe as it goes down. Diaphragm pumps are capable of delivering liquids containing 10 to 15% particles and working with water with varied flow characteristics.

Important Pump Selection Considerations Choosing the correct pump for a commercial or industrial application is critical to the system's long-term performance, but it can be a difficult decision. Each pump has a plethora of varied specs, and each application has a plethora of factors to consider. Keep these four factors in mind when looking for the ideal pump: Construction Materials: Choose your pump based on its ability to tolerate the chemicals in the fluid composition as well as the surrounding environment. Bronze, cast iron, and stainless steel are all common materials. Pumps that fulfil high regulatory criteria may be required for many applications.

Fluid Properties: Different material treatments and pump architectures are required for corrosive fluids, process liquids containing particulates, and hot fluids. To ensure the selection of an appropriate model, carefully consider the qualities of the process fluid that may degrade or put stress

on the pump.

Power Demands and Availability: Pumps with high horsepower that must carefully manage the pressure of the process fluid require access to appropriate and dependable power sources. For usage in mounting locations and transportable applications such as agricultural and construction sites, many pumps are available in electricity and gas-powered versions. It's also critical to choose the proper pump based on any voltage or current limits, in addition to the power supply.

Flow Demands: The pressure of the process fluid is controlled by various pump systems. The fluid's pressure levels are changed by friction, elevation, and the accumulation of kinetic energy to match the application's needs. It's critical to choose the right pump based on its pressurising mechanisms, the pump's expected elevation or submersion, and the application.

What Is The Best Way To Choose The Right Pump?

When selecting the correct pump for your site, there are a few factors to consider.

Pump size - because removal capacities differ between brand lines, it's critical to match the pump size to the expected load. Pumps for construction sites range in power from 1-2 kW to over 10 kW. We generally recommend renting many pumps for dispersed removal if water extraction is projected to last for a lengthy period of time over a large surface area.

Flow rate - you'll want to install a pump that will flush the location with water at the appropriate flow rate. 50-200 gallons per minute is a suitable pace for pump pic collectionlight flow management.

If you're doing a lot of extraction, you'll want a pump that can handle 1000 gallons per minute or more.

When flood zones are spread out across multiple sites, the ability to transfer a pump to other locations is vital for quick removal. The most versatility is provided by gas-powered devices.

Electric water pumps with long chord lengths, on the other hand, can be effective.

Sludge, construction materials, and other components may need to be extracted together with the water in some circumstances. Contractors have a variety of solutions for dealing with any composition:

Drainage pumps are used to pump water with less abrasive materials.

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Slurry pumps are used to remove water that contains abrasive suspended materials such as sand, gravel, or concrete.

Motors Electrical energy is converted into mechanical energy via motors, which are electro-mechanical devices. Motors consume over half of the world's energy, making a significant contribution to the global energy environment.

Electric motors are one of the most significant advancements in engineering and technology since electricity, which is still considered one of the greatest achievements the world has ever seen.

AC and DC motors are the two types of electric motors that are commonly used.

The main goal of both AC and DC motors is to transform electrical energy into mechanical energy.

They do it, however, in quite different ways. AC motors are powered by alternate current, whereas DC motors are powered by direct current, as their names suggest.

What is the difference between a pump and a motor?

Pump and Motor Fundamentals Pumps transform mechanical torque into hydraulic energy. It simply allows fluids to travel from one location to another by employing suction, pressure, or both. On the other hand, motors are electromechanical devices that turn electrical energy into mechanical energy.

Pump and motor operation A pump moves fluids or slurries by utilising natural forces. As the moving part begins to move, air is pushed out of the way. Electric motors drive impellers, which are used to power pumps. A partial vacuum is generated as a result of water flow, which is later filled with extra air. A motor, on the other hand, is founded on one of the most fundamental laws of electromagnetism, Faraday's law of electromagnetic induction.

Pump and Motor Functions Electric motors generate force by interacting with the motor's magnetic field and winding current to produce electrical energy from mechanical energy. Pumps, on the other hand, use a variety of energy sources to rotate their impeller, and thus are useless without a natural propelling force. In order to generate pressure, it uses the rotating movement of the shaft as the input energy.

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further divided into impulse pumps, gravity pumps, velocity pumps, valveless pumps, and steam pumps based on their technique of displacement. AC and DC motors are the two primary types of motors. AC motors are separated into synchronous and asynchronous types, while DC motors are categorised into brushed and brushless types.

Pump and motor applications Pumps are employed in both commercial and industrial settings. Pumps are employed everywhere, from water treatment plants to paper mills to car washes. Centrifugal pumps are employed in a variety of energy and industrial applications.

Fans, compressors, conveyor systems, dishwashers, robots, electric vehicles, hoists, elevators, lathes, vacuum cleaners, grinders, shearing machines, and other items all need motors.

Market Scenario Pump demand is predicted to remain stable due to the increased use of pumps in a variety of end-user industries. In India, pump makers have exclusively focused on the agriculture and building services industries.

The pump market is projected to be significantly influenced by rising oil demand and increased investments in water and wastewater treatment activities. Local vendors also meet a large portion of domestic demand, as the industry has significant capacity to do so. In the coming years, intelligent pump systems and micro disc pump technology are projected to emerge in India's pump market.

Intelligent systems should be able to control and regulate the flow or pressure of a fluid, as well as adjust to process changes and be fault-tolerant. As these gadgets play a vital role in agriculture and infrastructure, the market contributes significantly to the country's GDP. Industrial pumps are in high demand in the cement, steel, oil and gas, and water and wastewater industries. Increased oil and gas demand, as well as significant investments in water and wastewater treatment, are expected to boost sales significantly. By 2026, India's industrial pump industry is estimated to be worth more than $2 billion. The key end-users in India include water and wastewater, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, construction, food and beverage, and mining. Industrial pumps are expected to grow in India due to factors such as an increased focus on energy-efficient products in the water and wastewater industry, the development of generic pharmaceutical production, rapid urbanisation, and the rise in massive housing schemes and expansion in infrastructural projects. CM || www.constructionmirror.com ||

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Different Types and Benefits of Concrete Mixer Trucks at Construction Sites The majority of construction equipment is simple to comprehend. Cranes are used to raise and lower objects.

Dump trucks load, unload, and move out. Graders grade and bulldozers push. The only exception is the lowly cement mixer, which is revered by children but despised by harried drivers.

The name is the source of the confusion. What most people refer to as a cement mixer is actually a concrete mixer, and it comes in a variety of sorts, sizes, and configurations to perform the various jobs that it is faced with each day.

Because the machine must play so many tasks, it is dynamic, changing shape and form as the demands of the people who use concrete change.

While concrete has existed in some shape or another since the Romans built the Appian Way, the transit mixer is a 20th-century invention.

Regardless of whether it is a recent creation or not, the mixer is a useful tool.

The phrase "concrete" refers

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to a mixture of aggregate (typically stone or gravel), water, and cement. The generic name for modern cement is "portland," which is a sophisticated blend of finely powdered materials.

Concrete is formed by mixing the three elements in a mixer, whether fixed or moving down the road, and allowing the water to be absorbed by the cement, which then binds the aggregate together to form concrete.

Concrete mixtures were traditionally produced by hand, which took a long time and lacked precision. Concrete mixers are now used to make concrete mixtures, even in small scale applications, due to rising demand and technological advancements.

Concrete mixers are machines that can mix concrete mixes of various strengths precisely and fast. Some concrete mixers may even dispense the concrete mixture directly on the construction site.

Concrete mixers come in a variety of sizes and types, depending on the application's

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needs. Small and medium-sized applications can employ portable concrete mixers, while largescale applications can use concrete batching facilities constructed on the construction site.

Both a driver and a "chuteman" are required to manoeuvre the truck and chute back and forth in order to lay concrete in the manner desired by the contractor. The driver of newer "front discharge" trucks has controls within the cab that allow him to shift the chute in any direction.

Concrete mixers often have two or more axles.

The most popular truck configurations are four, five, and six axles, with the number of axles determined by the load and local regulations limiting permissible loads on the road. The axles are required to evenly distribute the load, allow operation on weight-restricted roads, and reduce wear and tear on regular roads. During the winter, when road weight limitations are reduced, a two- or three-axle truck has no useful payload in many countries. In some cases, operating in certain places may necessitate the purchase of costly permits.

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Different Types of Concrete Mixer Truck

There are different types of concrete mixer trucks and all these concrete trucks come with specific features and functions for making concrete.

Standard Transit Concrete Truck: This is one of the most common versions of concrete trucks for sale on the market. The standard transit concrete truck is a particular concrete-making vehicle that is typically used for large-scale construction projects and other operations that require a lot of concrete. On the market, there are many transit concrete trucks with capacities ranging from 2 to 8 cubic metres of concrete output. The conventional transit concrete truck is marketed as the best option for "ready mix" concrete applications.

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over 100 cubic metres of concrete each day.

The majority of rough terrain concrete trucks are equipped with weight-batching electronic technology to ensure an efficient concrete mixing process, as well as a slewing drum that allows operators to discharge concrete from all sides of the vehicle. Both rural building locations and big city regions benefit from this concrete manufacturing machine.

Volumetric Concrete Truck: This truck has a number of advantages over standard concretemaking and mixing machines. It's a concrete batching plant and a mobile concrete mixer rolled into one. All of the elements are kept separate in chambers, and the volumetric concrete truck includes a special mechanism that mixes all of the raw materials together when concrete is needed. This is a huge benefit because the amount of garbage generated is greatly decreased. Customers just pay for the amount of concrete they use on the construction site because the operators of this concrete truck can estimate how much is needed. When looking

for concrete trucks for sale, the volumetric concrete truck should be at the top of your list.

Concrete mixer trailers: The concrete or cement mixing trailer is a variation of ordinary concrete transportation. These miniature transit-mix vehicles are used to deliver small amounts of concrete. They have a concrete mixing drum that holds between 1 and 1.75 cubic yards of concrete (0.76 and 1.34 m3). Typically, cart-aways are pulled behind a pickup truck and batched from smaller batching devices.

Rental yards and building material stores love the mixing trailer method because it allows them to deliver ready-mix to their regular customers.

On-Site & Portable Concrete Mixers: Many cubic yards of concrete are usually not necessary for smaller operations, such as residential repairs, renovations, or hobbyist-scale projects.

Tiny batches of bagged cement are commonly accessible, as are aggregate and water in small quantities for the small job site. Many different types of tiny portable concrete mixers are available to serve the small-batch concrete market.

A tiny revolving drum is used to mix the components in a standard portable concrete mixer. For smaller tasks, the concrete built on site saves time by not having to be transported, giving the employees plenty of time to use it before it hardens.

Portable concrete mixers can be powered by gasoline engines, although they're more likely to be powered by electric motors that run on regular household current.

The loading mechanism of these concrete mixers is further split. Cement, sand, and other aggregates are put into a hydraulically driven hopper before being dumped into the final mixing drum. By tilting the drum, they can be unloaded. Cement, sand, and other materials are manually added to the mixing drum in hand-feed concrete mixers. In Africa, some Middle Eastern countries, and the Indian subcontinent, both of these types of concrete mixers are widely used in construction.

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loading bucket that is operated by the operator.

Using the loading bucket, the operator of the self-loading concrete mixer batches and introduces the ingredients for mixing concrete (cement, stone aggregates, etc.) into the drum.

The drum is either reversible, tiltable, or a combination of the two. A water dispensing unit delivers a predetermined amount of water to the drum. Within the drum, the mixture is rotated at mixing speeds until the concrete discharges through a chute.

Self-loading concrete mixers are ideal for building locations where concrete batching plants are unavailable, underfoot circumstances are unsuitable for concrete transit mixer trucks, or labour is limited. Urban and rural construction, concrete pavement maintenance, bridge and tunnel construction, township-level roadways construction, foundation construction, national military facilities, high-speed railway construction, and so on are all examples of applications.

Benefits of Hiring a Concrete Mixer Truck

Fresh Concrete Everytime: Having a concrete mixer on site ensures that the concrete you require is always fresh and ready to use, regardless of the application. Flowable fill, rapid setting concrete, pervious concrete, and wet and dry shotcrete are all popular applications for a mobile mixer. It takes time to load and deliver concrete from a standard batch facility to your location. This can cause the concrete to degrade and lose its workability, making it more difficult to work with. Materials are kept in separate containers so that a fresh mix is given every time.

Time: Because of the time reductions provided by concrete trucks, any reputable supplier may provide same-day and next-day deliveries. When working on a construction project with a tight timeline or when your original concrete supplier has let you down, this is an essential service.

Simply contact us to inquire about same-day availability.

Capacity: The trucks transport concrete ranging in volume from 0.5 cubic metres to 8 cubic metres at Ever Readymix. As a result, they can make fewer trips while transporting more concrete than ever before. It's incredibly practical and uses less gasoline, which helps

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to reduce CO2 emissions.

Cost-Effective: You have complete control over your concrete delivery when you rent a mobile concrete mixer. Your flexibility to pay for only what you require allows you to save a lot of money on your project.

A mobile concrete mixer truck is the solution for remote building sites or when a batch plant cannot be placed on site. You won't have to wait for a concrete truck to come, with traffic and high demand affecting its arrival time and quality.

The labour costs and savings are reflected in the time you save with a concrete mixing truck loaded with readymix concrete. Not mixing onsite can save you hours of work, and your employees will be happier as a result of the less labor-intensive option. You'll never have the wrong grade of concrete or mix the materials incorrectly with a skilled mixer and computerised batching plant on hand. Invest in doing things correctly the first time, and you'll never have to do it again.

Friendly to the Environment: Concrete waste is reduced by being able to mix exactly the amount you need when you need it. This both preserves the environment and saves money because garbage must be properly disposed of.

It might be difficult to order the exact amount of concrete needed for a project, which can result in buying more than is required. You may simply make an additional amount needed with a mobile concrete mixer truck.

Concrete is delivered in a flexible manner: Mobile concrete mixers, like any other concrete plant, can be tailored to fit the specific needs of your jobsite. No matter what time of day or night you need it, your concrete may be delivered in no time!

Colors, admixtures, and water may be adjusted for each batch of concrete without having to worry about the concrete becoming too hot or overmixed. Sand, unshrinkable fill (ufill), regulated density backfill, and medium and high strength concrete are all available in our vehicles. On request, fibre and air additions, as well as bespoke mix ratios, are available.

Benefits of Self-Loading Mixer Trucks

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on its own. Self-loading transit mixer combines the operations of a loader, mixer, concrete truck, and generator set, among others. It also comes with its own water tank and a suction pump.

In situations where there is a water source, a constant water supply to the machine can be achieved.

Strong Applicability: It can discharge concrete at a 270-degree angle, making it suited for a wide range of regional conditions.

Simple Operation: The self-concrete mixer operator may control the entire process, including bucket raising and lowering, rotating, and tank turning, with a multipurpose operation handle. The walking system uses four wheels and a stepless speed shift to provide convenient and reliable transportation.

Because the self-loading mobile concrete mixer is multifunctional, it eliminates the need for additional equipment such as a water truck, mixer, or loader. This saves a lot of money on both equipment and manpower. It also features certain important parts, such as a weighing system, hydraulic system, and powerful mixing system, which add to the self-loading mixer machine's reliable quality.

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How a Concrete Mixer Truck Works?

A conventional concrete truck, also known as an in-transit mixer, can be loaded with dry components and water, with mixing taking place during transportation, or it can be loaded with mixed concrete. The drum rotates as the truck moves, keeping the concrete agitated and so liquid until it's ready to be delivered to the correct position. A multi-purpose blade is housed inside the drum.

In a spiral pattern, the blade runs the length of the drum on the inside. The blade agitates and mixes the concrete as it turns into the drum's base. The spiral operates as an archimedes screw when the drum's rotation is reversed in the opposite direction, towards the opening.

Concrete Mixer Truck Market Scenario

The demand for concrete mixers is predicted to be fueled by fast urbanisation, rising population, strong economic expansion, and increased construction activity in both developed and developing countries. According to estimates from Global Construction Perspectives Limited and Oxford Economics Limited, the world construction industry might account for 14.7 percent of global GDP by 2030.

Concrete highways, power plants, canals, airports, dams, harbours, and other big-scale development sites are driving up demand for massive volumes of the material. Concrete mixing equipment capable of producing up to 330 m3 of hardened concrete per hour and concrete mixer trucks capable of transporting up to 10 m3 of concrete at a time are ideal for mixing huge volumes of concrete on-site.

Concrete is the most frequently used construction material in the world, with an estimated yearly output of 4 billion cubic metres. Instead of being mixed on-site and transported in concrete mixing transport trucks, ready-mix concrete is made in a mixing plant. These tracks are made out of a drum mounted on a truck's chassis that has multiple spiral blades and is either operated by the truck's engine or by a separate mechanism. The concrete mixing systems are built to be set up in 36 to 40 hours.

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Cement, An Exceptionally Significant Construction Ingredient; Types and Industry Development A cement is any substance that, by a series of chemical reactions known as setting, binds other materials together. Cements are dry powders that are not to be mistaken with concrete or mortar, yet they are a key component of both of these materials, acting as the 'glue' that gives structures their strength. Concrete also contains gritty aggregates, whereas mortar is made out of cement and sand.

Cement is an exceptionally significant construction ingredient because it is a substantial component of both of these building materials. It is utilised in the construction of many of the modern world's structures, including buildings, bridges, harbours, runways, and roadways. It's also utilised for building facades and other decorative elements.

Cement is the world's second most used commodity, behind oil, because to the constant need for all of these constructions, which is progressively coming from the developing globe.

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Different Types of Cement Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC): The most extensively used type of cement is ordinary Portland cement, which is suited for all types of concrete building. With yearly global production of roughly 3.8 million cubic metres, it is the most widely produced and utilised form of cement on the planet. This cement can be used in any type of concrete building.

Portland Pozzolana Cement (PPC): Grinding pozzolanic cl i n ke r w i t h Po r t l a n d cement produces Portland pozzolana cement. It can also be made by combining fine pozzolana with gypsum or calcium sulphate, or by blending Portland cement and fine pozzolana closely and uniformly.

When compared to ordinary portland cement, this cement has a higher resistance to various chemical attacks on concrete, and as a result, it is widely used.

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Rapid Hardening Cement: Rapid hardening cement achieves high strength quickly and is similar to ordinary portland cement. It is used in concrete where formwork is removed early in the process (OPC). This cement has a higher lime content, higher c3s content, and finer grinding, resulting in a stronger early strength development than OPC. Rapid hardening cement has a three-day strength that is comparable to OPC's seven-day strength when the water-cement ratio is the same. As a result, the advantage of this cement is that formwork can be removed early, increasing building speed and lowering construction costs by reducing formwork costs.

Quick-Setting Cement: The only difference between quick-setting and rapid-hardening cement is that quick-setting cement cures faster.

Simultaneously, the rate of strength increase is comparable to Ordinary Portland Cement, but quick hardening cement gains strength rapidly.

In both circumstances, the formwork can be removed sooner.

Quick setting cement is used for concreting in static or moving water and where work must be done in a short period of time.

Low Heat Cement: Low heat cement is made by increasing the quantity of C2S while keeping the percentage of tricalcium aluminate below 6%.

The concrete produces low heat of hydration due to a tiny amount of tricalcium aluminate.

Because of the low heat of hydration, low heat cement is suitable for mass concrete construction such as gravity dams, as it prevents concrete breaking owing to heat.

This cement offers stronger resistance to sulphates, is less reactive, and has a longer initial setting time than OPC. Sulfates Resisting Cement: Sulfate-resistant cement is used in the construction of foundations where the soil has a high sulphate content to limit the risk of sulphate attack on concrete.

The amount of C3A and C4AF in this cement has decreased.

Sulfate resistant cement is utilised in building subjected to strong sulphate action by water and soil in areas like canals linings, culverts, retaining walls, syphons, etc.

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High Alumina Cement: High alumina cement is made by melting a bauxite-lime combination and mixing it with clinker. It's a quick-setting cement that takes around 3.5 and 5 hours to firm in the beginning and end, respectively.

This cement has a higher compressive strength and is more workable than standard portland cement, making it ideal for projects involving high temperatures, frost, or acidic activity.

White Cement: It is made from iron oxide-free raw materials and is a white variant of conventional portland cement. It is more expensive and is used for architectural purposes such as precast curtain wall and facing panels, terrazzo surfaces, and interior and exterior decorative work such as building exterior renderings, facing slabs, floorings, ornamental concrete products, garden paths, swimming pools, and so on.

Colored cement: It's made by combining 5- 10% mineral pigments with regular cement. They're commonly employed for decorative floor work.

Air-Entertaining Cement: During the grinding of clinker, air-entraining agents such as resins, glues, sodium salts of sulphates, and other indigenous air-entraining agents are added.

This type of cement is particularly well suited to improving workability with a lower watercement ratio and improving concrete's frost resistance.

Expansive Cement: Expansive cement expands slightly over time but does not shrink during or after the hardening process. Anchor bolts and prestressed concrete ducts are typically grouted using this cement.

Hydrographic Cement: Hydrographic cement is made by combining compounds that repel water and has a good workability and strength. It has the ability to repel water and is unaffected by rain or monsoon. Dams, water tanks, spillways, water retention structures, and other water structures are commonly constructed with hydrophobic cement.

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1. Cement Packing Date: Cement should be utilised within 90 days of the date of manufacture. Cement's strength deteriorates over time. That is why you should doublecheck the packing date.

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and it should be homogeneous within a bag. The colour of the cement indicates an overabundance of clay or lime, as well as a burning degree.

Lump Presence Test: Lumpiness in cement suggests that it has been exposed to moisture.

As a result, cement bags with small, hard lumps should be rejected. The lumps indicate that the cement has hardened.

Cement Smoothness Test: A smooth feeling should be obtained while rubbing a cement between fingers. A rough feeling indicates that the cement has been contaminated with sand.

Cement Fragrance Test: Smell a pinch of cement; if you get an earthy smell, it means the cement has a lot of pulverised silt and clay in it as an adulterant.

Temperature of Cement: Place your hand in a bag of cement; you should get a cold sensation rather than a warm one. The lack of moisture in that bag of cement is evidenced by the cold feeling.

Float Test for Cement: When you throw a small amount of cement into water, the cement particle should stay on the surface for a long time.

Cement Setting Evaluation: Take a specific amount of cement and combine it with water.

Then, pour the mixture onto a glass plate and immerse it in water for 24 hours. The cement paste should harden rather than crack.

Cement Strength Test: Make a cement block and let it cure for seven days. Then, with a span of 150mm, place the specimen on a support. Then, with a weight of roughly 34 kilogrammes, load the cement sample. The cement block should not show any signs of failure. The cement block should be 25mm in width, 25mm in height, and 200mm in length.

Indian Cement Industry

India is the world's second-largest cement production. It is responsible for more than 7% of the world's installed capacity. India's infrastructure and construction sectors have a lot of room for growth, and the cement industry is likely to profit greatly from it. Some recent initiatives, such as the creation of 98 smart cities, are projected to provide the sector a significant boost.

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Heidelberg Cement, and Vicat, have recently invested in the country thanks to favourable government policies. The ready availability of raw resources for creating cement, such as limestone and coal, is a crucial aspect that promotes the sector's expansion.

In FY21, India produced 294.4 million tonnes (MT) of cement, compared to 329 million tonnes (MT) in FY20.

Cement production reached 329 million tonnes (MT) in FY20, with 381 MT expected by FY22.

However, consumption was 327 MT in FY20 and is expected to rise to 379 MT by FY22. By 2020, cement manufacturing capacity is expected to reach 550 MT. Because India has abundant and high-quality limestone reserves throu g h o u t the country, the cement sector has enormous expansion potential.

Cement output in India is predicted to rise by 12% YoY in FY22, owing to increased demand for rural homes and the government's strong focus on infrastructure development. The Indian cement sector is expected to add 80 million tonnes (MT) of capacity by FY24, the most in ten years, thanks to rising spending on housing and infrastructure projects. Higher infrastructure spending in FY22 budget estimates–34.9 percent for highways, 8.7 percent for metros, and 33.6 percent for railways–is expected to enhance demand.

Cement and gypsum products received US$ 5.28 billion in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) between April 2000 and June 2021, according to data supplied by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).

Working remotely is likely to become more popular in 2021, and demand for cheap residences with ticket sizes of less than Rs. 40-50 lakh is expected to surge in Tier 2 and 3 cities, resulting in an increase in cement demand. Between July and September 2021, private equity real estate investments increased by 24% year on year to US$ 477 million.

Development in the Cement Industry in Last 6 Months

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based and alternative fuels as substitutes for fossil fuels such as coal in its manufacturing operations.

JSW Group partnered with Salesforce in October 2021 to support an ambitious digital strategy.

JSW Group will use Salesforce's Sales Cloud and Service Cloud to provide a unified group interface for its vast project division across its steel and cement industries, increasing distribution, customer experience, and supply chain.

Penna Cement Industries, situated in Hyderabad, gained approval from India's capital markets regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), to proceed with its Rs. 1,550 crore (US$ 206.75 million) initial public offering in October 2021. (IPO).

Ambuja Cement unveiled the 'Concrete Futures Laboratory' in September 2021, a one-stop shop where prospective professionals may test, study, and experience all aspects of cement and concrete.

The Odisha government authorised Ramco Cements' expansion proposal in September 2021, with an investment value of Rs.190 crore (US$ 25.5), for an extra grinding capacity of 0.9 MTPA at Haridaspur in Jajpur.

Ramco Cement proposes to invest an extra Rs. 601.2 crore (US$ 80.8) in cement plant upgrades in August 2021, with completion scheduled for March 2022. The company spent Rs. 401 crore (US$ 53.9) on renovations in April 2021.

Dalmia Cement would invest Rs. 773.8 crore (US$ 104 million) in Jharkhand to expand its cement plants in August 2021.

UltraTech Cement announced plans to expand cement capacity by 19.8 MTPA between 2022 and 2023 in August 2021.

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Shree Cement announced three projects at Rs. 4,806 crore (US$ 646 million) in September 2021. The remaining cash will be spent on creating a grinding factory in West Bengal and installing solar power plants at various cement plants around the country, which are valued at Rs. 759 crore (US$ 102 million) and Rs. 506 crore (US$ 68 million), respectively.

Ambuja Cement stated in August 2021 that it would invest Rs. 310 crore (US$ 41.82 million) in its Ropar Unit, Punjab, to enhance its manufacturing capacity and meet rising demand from the manufacturing sector for house construction and public infrastructure development. By June 2023, the expansion activities should be completed.

Ramco Cements introduced Ramco Super Plaster, a plastering solution for brick and plastering applications, in July 2021.

Vedanta's aluminium unit said in July 2021 that it was seeking proposals for alliances with cement manufacturers such as JK Cement, ACC, and UltraTech Cement to use fly ash, a by-product, to generate low-carbon cement.

Ramco Cements stated in July 2021 that it would invest US$ 64 million in capacity expansion and modernization activities at its Tamil Nadu plant.

Dalmia Bharat Ltd. declared in July 2021 that it would increase its manufacturing capacity to 110-130 million tonnes per year by 2031.

JSW Cement announced a deal with Synergy Metals Investments Holding Ltd. and Apollo Global Management Inc. in July 2021 to finance Rs. 1,500 crore (US$ 202.35 million) in investment money and increase its production capacity from 14 million tonnes to 25 million tonnes.

Ambuja Cements and ACC stated in June 2021 that they would invest in Industry 4.0 as part of their 'Plants of Tomorrow' programme, which intends to increase cement production through greater plant optimisation, increased plant availability, and a safer operational environment.

Ramco Cements Limited opened Line III of its Jayanthipuram Plant in June 2021, with a clinker production capacity of 1.50 million tonnes per year.

JSW Cement entered the construction chemical market in June 2021 with the launch of an exclusive green product line. CM || www.constructionmirror.com ||

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Superior lubrication for exceptional equipment performance

India’s construction sector is set to become the third largest globally, according to estimates by the National Investment Promotion & Facilitation Agency (NIPFA). This is great news for the sector that has suffered significantly in the last year of pandemic-induced lockdowns. Now, as construction businesses aim for unhindered growth, they must be additionally cautious of maintaining equipment performance for superior productivity.

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efficiency and profitability. Whether in formulating superior products or extending valuable support through dedicated customer servicing – Mobil associates closely with industry players to help them enhance their returns. Mobil’s association with Sangam Stone and Minerals is one such instance.

Association with Sangam Stone and Minerals Sangam Stone and Minerals is a manufacturer of natural products, crushed sand and all types of gritts, based out of Uttar Pradesh. As a supplier to the construction sector, Sangam Stone and Minerals performs a number of heavy crushing || www.constructionmirror.com ||

activities, for which it deploys well-branded stone crushers. These stone crushers and other equipment were being maintained and serviced by an in-house team and workshop. However, the equipment was not performing as expected, and this was reported by the vibrating screen performance and foreman’s feedback. The stone crusher was registering low regreasing interval of 100 hours, high greasing cost and high grease consumption by vibrating screens that are used to separate feeds containing solid and crushed ores.

To seek assistance and fix the anomaly, Sangam Stone and Minerals approached Mobil’s Field Engineering Services (FES) team for advice. The FES team conducted an application assessment study to thoroughly review the problem and identify the precise solution. Thereafter, the team recommended the use of Mobilith SHCTM 220 grease – a part of the Mobilith SHCTM Series.

With the use of Mobilith SHC 220, Sangam Stone and Minerals fetched positive gains with increased regreasing intervals from 120 hours to 144 hours, while reporting revenue improvement of Rs 38,759, ensuring both productivity and profitability. Further, negative fallouts were controlled with reduced oil sludge deposits by 14 kg, and safety was enhanced through reduced exposure of man-hours by 18 hours.

Innovation at Mobil Being at the forefront of lubrication technology innovation for more than 150 years, Mobil Lubricants has earned its reputation as a reliable industrial provider. It offers a range of formulations in hydraulic oils, engine oils, gear and bearing oils, greases, and more. The Mobilith SHC 220 is a part of the Mobilith SHC™ Series greases – designed for superior performance in a wide variety of applications even at extreme temperatures. They combine the unique features of synthetic base fluids with those of a high-quality lithium complex thickener. The wax-free nature of synthetic fluids and the low coefficient of traction || www.constructionmirror.com ||

(compared with mineral oils), provide excellent low temperature pumpability and very low starting and running torque. These products offer the potential for energy savings and can reduce operating temperatures in the load zone of spherical rollers and ball bearings.

The lithium complex thickener contributes excellent adhesion, structural stability and resistance to water. The greases have a high level of chemical stability and are formulated with special additive combinations to provide excellent protection against wear, rust and corrosion, and providing operating viscosity at high and low temperatures.

The Mobilith SHC Series greases have become the products of choice for many users, in many industries worldwide. Their reputation is based on their exceptional quality, reliability, versatility and the performance benefits they deliver.

Superior machinery and efficient equipment solutions are important for the ever-growing construction industry. And thus, partnering with industry leading solution partners like Mobil can play a driving role in enhancing productivity.

For more information, visit www.mobil.in/business (Exxon Mobil Corporation has numerous affiliates, many with names that include ExxonMobil, Exxon, Esso and Mobil. For convenience and simplicity, those terms and references to “corporation”, “company”, “ExxonMobil”, “EM”, and other similar terms are used for convenience and may refer to one or more specific affiliates or affiliate groups.) CM

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FROM STEEL TO ALUMINIUM: THE BRACE FOR AN ENORMOUS TRANSITION IN EV'S

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As a metal, Aluminium is not new to the auto industry. It's over a century since the first sports car featuring an Aluminium body premiered at the Berlin International Motor Show in 1899. It has proven itself to be a universally versatile metal. What interest the EV manufacturers about Aluminium over steel are its sustainable nature, light-weighting capabilities, and energy efficiency.

The announcement of state-level policies partnering India's climate change commitments to reduce emission intensity by 33-35% by 2030 from 2005 levels has set the ball rolling for the adoption of EVs (Electric Vehicles). India's commitment to go green during the COP21 Summit held in Paris makes it pertinent to introduce alternative mobility methods. The announced policies and regulations for the manufacture and sale of EVs by different state governments are very encouraging. And with a constant push from the Government of India, it is estimated that India will be one of the largest markets for EVs by 2040. A catalyst making this objective possible is Aluminium.

Emerging Challenges

When we look at automobile manufacturing, metals used as raw materials are examined for strength and resistance. The popularity of steel is due to its easy availability, cost-effectiveness. However, as the world transitions from internal combustion engines to EVs, searching for a stronger yet lighter metal has led to Aluminium. It is a metal that also offers several other benefits like being circular in nature and can play a vital role in ensuring electric mobility plans are a success.

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Aluminium is known not just for enhancing energy efficiency but also for reducing carbon emissions.

It reduces vehicular weight helping in smoother acceleration boosting the performance, safety, efficiency, and durability of an electric vehicle, besides rendering several benefits that include protecting our environment.

Immense Benefits

In present-day automobile manufacturing, Aluminium is the second most used material next to steel. A kg of Aluminium can replace two kgs of steel or cast iron.

That is the kind of benefit that the industry wants to make use of, as it braces for an enormous transition from internal combustion engines to electric vehicles.

With electric mobility gaining speed and its wide adoption eventually reducing vehicle emissions, the materials used for manufacturing will remain a critical part of the process. And given the versatile use of Aluminium, this can go beyond the production phase to actual vehicle use and associated infrastructure.

Currently, the automobile industry uses aluminum to manufacture frames and bodies, electrical wiring, brakes system, air conditioner condenser, and many other components. Given Aluminium's performance, safety, environmental benefits, fuel efficiency, and durability, estimates in the public domain suggest that for every 10 lakh electric vehicles sold, the Aluminium demand will be 2.5 lakh tons, with average Aluminium content of 250 kg/EV.

Creating an Ecosystem

The versatile use of Aluminium takes it beyond the manufacturing of components for electric vehicles.

The transition to EV's also finds a role for Aluminium in the associated infrastructure needed for the success of these vehicles. For example, batteries, charging stations, and battery casings put together, are expected to increase the usage of Aluminium up to 80 kg per vehicle on average.

Today, downstream Aluminium is working to make the best alloys and solutions available to meet the EV manufacturing requirements for both vehicles and associated charging infrastructure. It will increase its usage per vehicle and fulfill Global goals of using EVs made sustainably for a cleaner future. CM

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