Metals, Metalworking & Mining
Powering sustainability Atlas Copco is a global leader in the development of compressors, power plant and vacuum technology for the construction and mining industries. The multinational conglomerate is driven by its long-term commitment to sustainability. This can range from reducing the emissions of ocean going vessels to advanced, heavy hydraulic systems for the mining and construction industries. Philip Yorke reports.
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he Atlas Copco Group is a Swedish multinational company that was founded in Nacka, Sweden in 1873 by Edvard Franckel. In the beginning the company focused on the manufacture of equipment for state railroad operations. Today the group is comprised of some of the world’s most respected industrial brands and operates more than 100 production facilities in over 20 countries worldwide. It is the world’s leading producer of construction and mining equipment. In 2017 it recorded consolidated sales in excess of SEK 120 billion and employed more than 46,000 people.
Pioneering heavy-duty hydraulics Recently Atlas Copco has announced the launch of what it says is the first 700kg class solid body breaker on the market. The group is renowned for being one of the world’s top 100 most innovative compa-
nies by Thomson Reuters. The company developed the SB702, which is a solid body hydraulic breaker that can easily be attached to a variety of carriers. The new product is unique in that it has no tie rods, no side plates and no hammer box; however it does boast an advanced integrated accumulator. The company, which recently celebrated its 140th anniversary, says it is the only product of its kind on the market. The new SB702 is also extremely durable and easy to maintain with very low running costs. This is mainly due to its high performance and lower weight, thus making it possible to run on smaller excavators and save on machine costs. In addition to its broad range of capabilities, the SB702 uses double tool retainer bars to minimise stress and wear on working tools. The product’s excellent energy recovery profile also boosts its productivity output. The company told Industry Europe that while the product’s Industry Europe 143
