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On the cover The construction site of the new University of Economics in Vienna, Austria. The project was called "Campus WU", and is adjacent to the famous Pater amusement park. This is one of the largest construction projects in Austria at present.
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TO THE JAPAN DEVASTATION
To cope with the Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami of 11th March 2011, Komatsu has immediately given all possible support by providing assistance to construction equipment in operation at the affected areas and also offering assistance with construction equipment, forklift trucks, temporary housing units, power generators and other equipment, all for free. It is expected that the reconstruction of the affected areas will take a long time. Komatsu has recently predicted that they will continue to provide aid supporting requests for equipment by municipal governments. The company will give free-of-charge support which includes the loan of equipment and facilities Komatsu Group, worth JPY800 million. Finally, the Komatsu Group is determined to continue into the future their group-wide assistance aimed at Masahiro Sakane, Chairman of the Board Kunio Nojl, President and CEO the reconstruction of the affected areas.
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AUTOLEVELING ON PICK-UP A314 mounted on pick-up Isuzu D-Max is an articulated aerial platform developed for off-road interventions where a standard platform would not be able to access or deploy the outriggers. Capable of reaching a maximum working height of 13.5 m and a maximum outreach of 6.5 m, the Socage A314 has got a safe working load (SWL) of 225 kg. The concept of auto-levelling column is really new: Thanks to a system of hydraulic rams and electrically-controlled cylinders, the column and outriggers self-stabilize and selflevel, recovering the pick-up inclination. The column is based on a system of cylinders and joints that allow movements in four directions: two angular security controls, an angle transducer and an inclinometer. The A314 on Isuzu is able to face downhill, on both sides, up to 8° inclination. EC 133
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FURTHER GROWTH IN MINING SECTOR Titan Europe Plc is an international engineering group which designs and manufactures wheels, undercarriage components and assemblies for tracked and wheeled off-road vehicles. The extensive know-how of Intertractor on hydrostatic drives and steel structures, combined with the vast knowledge and expertise of ITM on undercarriage components, allow the ITM Undercarriage Division to supply products and services to the OEM’s in the construction, roadbuilding, mining and agricultural industries, thus developing complete system solutions that meet every specific application requested by customers. The sector of Mining represents to Titan Europe one of the most promising markets in terms of development and further growth. In addition to being a trusted supplier to major OEMs of the industry, Titan Europe also supplies the aftermarket providing specialized products and services to many mines in Australia, Indonesia, South America and South Africa. –
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FIRST MK 88 TO TURKEY June 2012 saw the first Liebherr mobile construction crane delivered to Turkey. A new MK 88 model was handed over to Kapukaya Vinç ve Taşımacılık at the Ankomak Exhibition in Istanbul. The new Liebherr MK 88 mobile construction crane received a very positive response and was the subject of a great deal of interest on the Turkish market and drew a massive crowd during its live demonstrations. The company uses several truck loading cranes with lifting capacities of up to 120 tonnes. “The Liebherr MK 88 mobile construction crane is an ideal addition to our hire fleet. In fact the MK 88 provides the flexibility both we and our customers want. It is the ideal solution for a wide range of hoisting work in a fast-growing and challenging environment”, explained Managing Director Emir Ali Kapukaya. EC 091
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The company Dieci presents the new Apollo 25.6, the telescopic fixed boom handler that is compact and versatile and ideal for numerous areas in construction and industry, with its characteristics of excellence, extreme versatility and first-rate handling. The Apollo 25.6 by Dieci is the “mini handler”, created to satisfy the requirements of “small jobs”. It is a machine that can be adapted to confined and difficult spaces (such as cellars, parking areas, and basements) and also excellent agricultural work. It has a maximum capacity of 2.500 kg, a maximum lifting height of 5,78 m, a total empty weight of 4.800 kg and dimensions of 4100 x 1800 x 1950 mm. It has wheels suitable for construction site use (with 12 x 16.5” tyres or, alternatively, 12.0/75 x 18’’) and a YANMAR 50.7 or 62.5 kW engine, reaching a top speed of 26 km/h. The engine compartment has been completely redesigned, changing their shapes in terms of better air flow circulation resulting in an optimum performance from the oil and water radiators, increasing the already excellent performance of the machine in terms of efficiency and strength. EC 102
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CRUSHER FOR 2014 WORLD CUP An all-Brazilian challenge for the Italian Company MB, leader in the earth moving and construction industry: its products have been in use for several months at various sites across the country. Thanks to a partnership with Grupo Monte Sinai Locação Ltda, the MB’s Crusher Buckets and Screening Buckets have been used for the construction of the Arena Pernambuco stadium ahead of the 2014 Brazilian World Cup. It all began in 2009 with initial contact between the Group owners , Abinael Manoel and Enoque Manoel De Souza and MB Area Manager for Brazil, Carlotta Mettifogo. “We purchased the first BF90.3 in May 2011” - the De Souzas explained - “and used it for recycling demolished material at the Atlantico Sul shipyard in the Port of Suape (Pernambuco). We then took the MB Crusher Bucket to the Shopping Rio Mar site to crush inert material from the demolition of an old factory, and this material was subsequently reused at the same site”. “We are really pleased with the purchase” - the owners confirmed - “so much so that in January 2012 we bought another model from the range, the BF120.4, and then in March 2012, the Screening Bucket MB-S18”. EC 032
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The CanginiBenne mulching heads have been designed for fitting to track loaders, mini track loaders, farm tractors and excavators. They are split into two categories, front-fitting and for excavators. Standard fittings include flow-adjustment valve and bypass valve. The excavator version mounts a hydraulic system and does not require a drainpipe, thus making it possible to cut installations costs and making the equipment easily interchangeable on different types of operating machines. The CanginiBenne’s front mulcher features a floating system as standard (optional on the excavator mulcher). This enables the mulcher to adapt to the terrain, thereby considerably improving work quality. A standard fitting for front mulchers is the mechanical movement, which permits moving the mulcher sideways with respect to the machine track, while the hydraulic movement system is optional. All the mulchers, both front and excavator, can be equipped with knives and/or rams depending on user requirements. EC 100
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REDUCING TIME AND COSTS The new Aluteck system is the ideal solution for making hollow and lightened clay-cement slabs. It is therefore a particularly useful product for companies engaged in the construction of small and medium buildings for civil and residential uses. The Aluteck by Faresin Building, provides an excellent quality/price ratio, combined with great practicality of use: The cement is already cured just a few days after pouring, in fact it is possible to recover the panels early, thanks to the drop heads and just leave the props and the support for the regulatory 28 days. The system envisages complete assembly from below, thereby reducing the risk of falling to a minimum. The light Aluteck panels, made of aluminium frame and faced with solid plywood are available in various formats (the largest measuring 1500 x 1125 mm), guarantee maximum strength and combine perfectly with those of the Alufort system. The associated accessories also make it possible to produce structures with downstand beams.
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IMPROVED RV SERIES The new RV rotating pulverisers series of OSA Demolition Equipment has been modified both in its structure and hydraulic system. This new line offers more than 30% of removal force: The reversed cylinder with hydraulic internal distribution gives a better protection of the rod in the case; A new regenerative system for faster working cycles; Interchangeable easy wear and tear parts manufactured using special steel. In this way the owner has an efficient equipment in long-term period; A new rotation system with stronger gear-motors and new protection valves. Mr Giuseppe Sallustio, OSA Demolition Equipment business manager, explains that the company has a new staff of qualified engineers. Within the end of the year he counts on manufacturing new equipment to improve all the series. EC 102
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FOR THE HARDEST APPLICATIONS Since 1989, the company manufactures and distributes Promove hydraulic hammers, shears and other equipment for demolition. All components are built in Molfetta (Bari-Italy) factories, through advanced CNC machineries and high technologies assuring maximum precision and finishing of all the surfaces. All the production steps to the final products, such as 3D designing, choice of raw materials, assembling, testing, packaging are carried out with top accuracy and in compliance with ISO 9001/2008 Standards. Today Promove is a full-liner and offers a wide range of demolition attachments, including hydraulic breakers, multi-processing crushers, scrap shears and concrete pulverizers.
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In the first half of 2012, despite the prevailing difficult economic situation, especially in Europe, the Palfinger Group managed to continue its positive performance of previous quarters. Year on year, the Group has continued to record a two-digit growth rate in revenue. This was based on stable demand primarily in the core markets. On the other hand, the growth achieved in the areas of North America, South America and CIS and in the globally operating business unit Marine Systems was a major contributor to this positive development. Earnings also increased slightly compared to the already satisfactory level achieved in the previous year.
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JAPANESE IN TURKEY On July 05, 2012, Hitachi Ltd., celebrated the official launch of its Istanbul Office in Turkey. Among the many VIP guests, the Chairman of the Board of Hitachi Ltd, Mr. Takashi Kawamura was present. Mr. Kawamura gave an overview of the Turkish market initiative explaining the incentives behind the opening of the celebrated Istanbul corporate office. Hitachi Construction Machinery Europe (N.V.) President, Mr. Moriaki Kadoya (photo) stated: “As we all celebrate the Hitachi Europe Istanbul office grand opening tonight, we also have our own celebration here in Turkey. This year marks the 30th anniversary of Hitachi Construction Machinery commencing their distributorship with ENKA Pazarlama Ihracat Ithalat AS. During this time, ENKA Pazarlama has consistently delivered outstanding performances not only in sales activities, but also in after-sales services and spare parts distribution.� EC 141
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BACKHOE LOADER FOR AIRPORT Thanks to its versatility, the Palazzani Paload 4WS Backhoe Loader PB 50 turns out to be the ideal machine for a complex reality such as that of an airport. A wide range of accessories fulfills and enhances its efficiency and flexibility. For all these reasons, SEA Milan Airport has recently chosen this backhoe loader in its equipments at the Milan Linate City Airport. EC 358
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INNOVATIVE ON AIR Oil & Steel is a leading manufacturer of truckmounted aerial platforms and spiders, based in San Cesario sul Panaro (MO) and part of PM Group SpA, one of the first companies worldwide in the field of working at heights. The company will be at SAIE 2012 (Italy, Bologna, 18-21 October 2012) with a large stand (outdoor area F28/G23 44) to confirm and to reinforce the continued evolution of the product and the ongoing work of the technical team in research and development of new innovative solutions to respond to the evolving customers needs. You can see in preview the new Eagle Phoenix 4230, Eagle S evolution. Even the Oil&Steel Snake family is growing with the Snake 2612 Compact REL and Snake 2312 Compact REL. Inside the stand visitors will also find the new Octopussy 2300 EVO, spider that can reach a maximum work height of 23 meters in a very short space of work, in addition to historical Octopussy 1402 Classic, one of the most popular Oil & Steel crawler platforms. EC 313
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BLADE CONTROL, FUEL ECONOMY AND PRODUCTIVITY The new Cat® D6K2 Track-Type Tractor delivers unmatched finish grading performance and improved fuel economy. New Stable Blade Control feature utilizes technology which complements operator blade control input, making it the best finish grading tractor in the industry. Eco Modes, both forward and/or reverse, improve fuel economy up to 22% depending on the applications for lower operating costs. The new D6K2 uses the powerful Cat C6.6 ACERT™ engine that meets Stage IIIB and Tier 4 Interim emissions requirements. K2 models feature hydrostatic drive with Traction Control, which reduces track slip at maximum load. New wider blades allow more ground to be covered in one pass and provide up to 8 % productivity improvement in slot dozing applications. New manual adjustable pitch allows the operator to control blade pitch fore/aft for maximum productivity in various material conditions. Net power ratings are 97 kW/130 hp at 2,200 rpm. The new C6.6 ACERT engine features Air To Air After Cooling, a new electric fuel priming pump, and a passive regeneration system for emissions reduction. The new Eco Mode system for the D6K2 model can improve fuel economy by up to 22 per cent by reducing engine speed when maximum rpm is not required.
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UNUSUALLY COMPACT Atlas Copco’s new highperformance hydraulic breaker, the SB 702, makes light work of a wide range of gardening, landscaping, construction and demolition jobs. Intensive research, innovative product design and Atlas Copco’s know-how in the field of breaker technology has resulted in lower fuel consumption, lower vibrations and less noise. The unique aspect of the Atlas Copco SB 702 is its solid body, a feature which no other breakers in the 700 kg class have. A one-piece housing construction makes the SB 702 unusually compact and easy to handle. The percussion mechanism and guide system are integrated into a single block of steel, eliminating the need for side bolts. The integrated, maintenance-free accumulator is easily accessible yet well-protected from bangs and knocks.The SB 702 works with a wide oil flow range and can therefore be installed on a broad variety of carriers. In case of hydraulic overload, the SB 702 is protected by an integrated protection valve which prevents damage to the breaker and helps avoid downtime.
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SUCCESSFUL COOPERATION With rapid advances in technology and emission legislation, not only the choice of technology but also the choice of engine supplier has become an important issue for equipment manufacturers for the construction industry. In 2011, Volvo Penta and Sandvik Mining and Construction AB signed a cooperation agreement with the goal to enhance the long-term competitiveness of Sandvik’s products. Until today, Sandvik has introduced Volvo Penta engines in several models from its product lines for crushers, drilling rigs, loaders and haulers. “Volvo Penta has been receptive to our requirements during the development and we are pleased with the engineering support they provide us”, says Chris Jobburn, Senior Product Support Engineer at Sandvik Construction. Installing after-treatment systems have proven to be a major issue for many equipment builders in the US and the EU. For Sandvik engineers, the SCR technology has not been a major challenge. “This is just another regular engine installation”, commented Seppo Karhu, Manager for engine installations at Sandvik Mining, after the first-ever loader with SCR for mining and tunnelling applications had been developed. EC 406
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ONE-MAN CRANE A “state-of-the-art, one-man crane”, this new machine combines the company’s latest roadability innovations with the only 50m single cylinder telescopic boom currently available on 3 axles. It is capable of performing lifts of up to 35,6t at 4m radius within the 12t axle load. The Terex® Challenger 3160 also performs within country-specific 10t axle load requirements using its counterweight self (de-) rigging ability for a total vehicle weight of less than 30t. Equipped to avoid the need for people to work at height, the boom can be tilted 5° under floor for easy and fast assembly of the variable jib or re-reeving of the hook block safely from the ground. Designed for performance across the entire working range, an innovative 3-sheave, “VarioHook” system with a strong 18mm rope (6t single line pull) conveniently shortens rigging time, reduces weight of equipment transported and saves time and money on the job and on the road. As an example of performance, the new Terex® Challenger 3160 lifts 32.5t at 5m “container radius”. Equipped with a high-power hoist offering lifting speeds of up to 121m/min, plus the innovative capability of offering 15t of telescopic power, it helps operators save time while providing surprising power and optimum maneuverability in tight spaces. –
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One year and half after the Earthquake and Tsunami, Yanmar continues sustained relief activities for the timely recovery of the affected areas. Ever since this unprecedented calamity struck, Yanmar has mobilized its Group entities to contribute through monetary and material donations, own products and operations to the rehabilitation of the local communities, as well as trading partners and businesses. Sales and service centers damaged during the Earthquake were gradually restored to minimize the inconvenience to their esteemed customers worldwide. The road to full recovery is still long and full of difficulties. They are determined to continue their endeavors to help the restoration process the best they can.
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SELF-STABILIZING TRACKED AERIAL PLATFORMS The new Bluelift C22/11 combines impressive working height and outreach with ultra low gross weight and dimensions. The 3-ton C22/11 has a maximum working height of 22m and a maximum outreach of 11m, with a 200 kg payload. The 110° moveable jib and the ± 80° basket rotation add flexibility and great versatility to the performance of this machine.
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CNH International General Manager Mario Gasparri has been named as president of CNH Construction Equipment. He replaces James McCullough. Mario Gasparri is President of CNH Construction, a role he assumed in April 2012. Gasparri has developed his career while working extensively with emerging markets in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and the CIS. He first joined Fiat in 1988, and since then has held a variety of roles throughout the Group. In 2007, he was appointed Managing Director for New Holland India and the Asia Pacific markets and, in 2009, he became Vice President Agricultural Equipment Commercial Operations, CNH International. In 2010, Mr. Gasparri was appointed General Manager of the CNH International Region, a role he held until assuming his current responsibilities as Head of CNH’s global construction business, which includes the Case Construction, New Holland Construction and Kobelco brands. Mr. Gasparri holds a degree in Agricultural Sciences from the University of Pisa. –
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FROM EXCAVATOR TO SKID STEER Developments and the attention paid to changes in the needs of the professionals who create their urban landscapes have been at the heart of Mecalac's care since the company was founded. By combining an excavator and a compact loader in the same machine the MCR series embodies these values and represents a revolution in the way sites are approached. The Mecalac 8MCR, 7,2 to 7,6 tonnes, depending on configuration, reaches 10 km/h in a few seconds. Convenient switching from the excavator mode to the loader mode, the very quick change of tools with the Active Lock are only some advantages of this revolutionary concept. Now the excavator Mecalac 8 MCR is also available in Rail Road to move quickly on railroad tracks.
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THIRD GENERATION The new DX140W-3 wheeled excavator, which is Stage IIIB compliant, provides new levels of comfort, ease of handling, optimum balance and high mobility for multi-tasking as a tool carrier. Designed and built for high productivity in digging, lifting, carrying and other wheeled excavator applications, the Doosan DX140W-3 is intended to exceed customer requirements for performance, controllability, fuel efficiency, reliability, durability and reduced overall operating costs. The DX140W-3 is designed to meet the needs of a wide variety of customers, including contracting, civil engineering, rental, utility, road maintenance, recycling, waste handling and building materials companies.
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The Italian crane Fassi F155A.0.22 active has posed the first Chinese telescope ast3-1 in Antarctica, that it will form the Chinese giant solar telescope. The efficiency of Fassi cranes in difficult weather conditions is always an essential component to assess their technological quality. But when these conditions become extreme, almost ‘impossible’, the climate is transformed into a veritable open-air laboratory for testing the reliability of machines and systems developed by the Italian manufacturer. The cranes involved in the polar mission of the Republic of China at the base of Kunlun, are a F110AC.0.22 active and a F155AC.0.22 active installed on the back of two tractors. These vehicles were provided by William Adams Pty Ltd, Caterpillar dealer for the Australian states of Victoria and Tasmania, a company specialised in the provision of tractors and machinery for worksite activities in polar conditions. EC 206
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CRUSHING AND CONVEYING SYSTEM Sandvik Mining has entered an agreement for the delivery of a large materials handling and crushing system for a copper mine with a customer in South America. The contract will be performed jointly with a local partner, the value of the Sandvik share of the contract exceeds 900 MSEK and will contribute to Sandvik Mining’s business during the years 2012 until 2013. The order includes the design, supply and installation of a crushing and conveying system, including primary in-pit crushers, overland conveyors, a secondary and tertiary crushing and screening plant including all auxiliary equipment and electrical instrumentation and control systems. “The size and complexity of this system and the fact that Sandvik provides a complete integrated system of Sandvik mining equipment on a complete turn-key solution basis demonstrates Sandvik Mining’s capability to deliver wide-ranging hightech solutions in the area of continuous mining and materials handling systems for surface mining applications”, says Gary Hughes, President of the Sandvik Mining business area. –
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WASTE MANAGEMENT New Holland attended the Recycling and Waste Management exhibition, which was held in Birmingham from the 11th to the 13th of September, to showcase its offer of equipment designed to work in the harsh conditions of this industry. These products in waste handling configuration feature a wide range of factory fitted options such as cab guards, enhanced cab EC 195
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AC ELECTRIC DRIVE Genie is bringing rough terrain ability and full height driving capability to the electric drive scissor market with the launch of the new GS™-2669 DC, GS™-3369 DC and GS™-4069 DC machines. The innovative approach sees the adoption of its highly-efficient and zero emission AC drive system to rough terrain scissor lifts thanks to a patented full-time oscillating axle. Genie was the first to offer AC electric drive in an articulated boom and has now introduced the technology to its rough terrain scissor lifts for emission-free operating both inside and outside buildings. The drive system consists of batteries and an inverter that converts the stored DC current into threephase AC electricity for the new drive motors which provide increased acceleration, gradeability and lift speeds. In addition, the new AC motors are up to 30% more energy efficient than the DC units and by way of a comparison, an independent study of AC driven electric forklifts showed their fuel costs are 60% lower than their dieselpowered. –
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Volvo Rents has acquired U Save Equipment Rentals, a single-location construction equipment rental company located at 125 Bayshore Avenue in San Francisco, California. This is Volvo Rents’ sixth Californian acquisition since the beginning of the year, bringing the company’s statewide presence to 13 rental centers. In addition to Volvo Rents’ line of Volvo compact equipment, the rental center carries equipment and tools for the construction, commercial, industrial and homeowner markets. The focus is on daily, weekly and monthly rentals. Volvo has currently acquired 24 rental houses since the beginning of the year, including six in California, totaling 120 stores in North America and 12 rental centers in the state.
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air filtering, steel plate protections to belly pans and cylinder hoses, and wear resistant tyres. The product displayed on New Holland’s outdoor stand OA208 included the W190C Long Reach wheeled loader. Unveiled last year at this show, it features New Holland’s Tier 4 interim SCR technology and delivers a big performance combined with low fuel consumption. The big payloads and fast cycle times result in high productivity, while the excellent all round visibility and outstanding stability make this an ideal machine for waste handling applications. The WE210 Industrial Handler wheeled excavator stands out for its exceptional stability on all terrains, with the long structure and optimised positioning of the centre of gravity. This stability enables the operator to work with confidence and make the most of this machine’s outstanding lifting capacity.
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www.manitowoccranes.com
PETROCHEMICAL PLANT EEI, one of the largest construction companies in the Philippines has taken delivery of seven new grove rough terrain cranes to help with the construction of a major petrochemical plant. Five of the cranes, four 60 tonne RT765E-2s and one 80 tonne RT890E, were bought specifically for the project, while two additional 55 tonne RT760Es have been rented from Manitowoc. Located in the coastal city of Batanga, south of Manila, the project is bordered by sea and mountains. The job site includes extreme heat, humidity, uneven ground and tight spaces and
the cranes are working 12 hours a day, six days a week to ensure the plant is completed on time. The Grove RT765E-2 units are equipped with 33 metre main booms, plus 17metre bi-fold swingaway lattice extensions. The RT890E has a 43 metre boom.
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HYDROSTATIC SKID
RANKING ON THIRD PLACE
An extension of the program is planned by Sampierana: The loaders Eurocomach are available on wheels (ESK 130.4 & ESK 150.4) or in track version (ETL 160.4 & ETL 140.5). During the developing of the Sampierana machines a lot of emphasis was laid on a good accessibility to the engine, to the control block and to the refill positions. All versions are equipped with hydrostatic transmission. Each of the four wheels is driven by a hydraulic gearbox motor and controlled by 2 transmission pumps (one for each side). The Tracked Version has one hydraulic gearbox motor for each side, each controlled by transmission pump. Advantages of the hydrostatic transmission: compared to the conventional drive system: The right joystick controls the arm and bucket cylinders. The left joystick commands all driving directions and all changes of direction. In addition to an immediate control, the hydrostatic transmission ensures a very low turn-radius and low maintenances needs.
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On August 13, Fortune China released its list of ‘Most Innovative Chinese Companies 2012’, with TENCENT Holdings Ltd. ranking first place. Sany Heavy Industry, which comes at third place, is the best from China’s construction machinery industry. 16 among the 25 companies on the list were new entries. Fortune China said, “Only 9 companies from last year’s ranking remain on the list.” As a fine example of continuous innovation from the construction machinery industry, SANY Heavy Industry rises from No. 13 last year to No. 3 this year. According to Mr. Xiang Wenbo, President of SANY Heavy Industry, innovation and comprehensive competitiveness is the key reason behind Sany’s rise to the No. 1 in China and No.6 construction machinery manufacturer in the world.
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RECYCLING AND MORE... The screening buckets of BVR Series by Trevi Benne are essential equipments for numerous applications such as selecting stones along water courses, selecting resulting materials after demolition operations, reclaiming stony soil, cleaning beaches, separating organic waste in landfill sites, covering pipes in canalisation works. In parallel, the company Trevi Benne offers the Multi Processor MK Series. Research, design, and development, are the ingredients needed for manufacturing the new MK Series Multi Kit Processor, which merges the FR Series power with the MF Series kit interchangeability thanks to a new, innovative hydraulic quick release system. The Multi Kit Processor is the perfect equipment for any demolition, separation, environmental reclamation and recovery operations in an industrial construction yard. 8
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TIME OF SNOW CHAINS For over 40 years König snow chains are synonymous worldwide with high quality and high technology. König, historical Italian brand of snow chains and industry leaders, was founded in 1966 when the Trafilerie Borghi Lecco branch comes off the production of snow chains. Since 2004 the company became the world leader in the roofing solutions: The Swedish company Thule. The Thule Group is a world leader in products and brands that make it easy for people to transport their equipment securely, safely and in style. Thule Group offers products within four areas: Carry Solutions (laptop and camera bags, backpacks etc), Vehicle Solutions (roof racks, bike racks, ski boxes, snow chains etc), Work Solutions (ladder racks, tool boxes etc) and Towing Solutions (tow bars and trailers). Trademarks König and Thule are now being recognized and appreciated worldwide for their quality, reliability and originality of design. The Thule Group has about 3,500 employees at more than 50 production facilities and sales offices worldwide.
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NEW FACTORY IN BRAZIL British Prime Minister David Cameron officially opened JCB’s new $100 million factory in Brazil. Cameron - who is undertaking a trade mission to Brazil - spent an hour touring the 32,000 square metre plant in Sorocaba City in São Paulo State viewing the processes involved in the production of the telescopic handlers, backhoe loaders, tracked excavators, wheel loading shovels and compaction equipment which the factory will manufacture. JCB Chairman Sir Anthony Bamford and JCB Brazil Managing Director Carlos Hernandez showed the plant around and they also met many of the plant’s 200 employees. Cameron said: “JCB's expansion in Brazil shows how British companies can capitalise on the opportunities for growth in Brazil, creating new opportunities in its factories in Derbyshire and Wales.”
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www.reverberi.it
FOR LED LIGHING POINTS
The Italian company Reverberi Enetec presented a control and monitoring module for Led lighing points (Lpl), i.e. a component installed inside the Led luminaire to perform the remote measurement, diagnosis and control by means of a power line carrier system. The Lpl module for Led luminaires expands the functions of Lps and Lpc modules, offering the possibility to control the luminous flux and to save energy also for the up to date luminaires equipped by Led technology. The Lpl module by Reverberi Enetec communicates with its control unit by a power line carrier technology over the feeding cable, ASK modulation at 125 Khz. The reading of the electric measures by the control center, allows to individuate any fault and, at the meantime, to perform a correct analisys regarding the operativity of the lighting points managed. There is another important additional advantage: the module Lpl is also a device that operates by means of power line carrier technology. If the manager of the plants later decides for an individual control of lighting points, it will be only necessary to install the communication module in the feeding panel without any additional works. A configuration software allows you to set the operating mode of the module.
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www.cobospa.it
MULTIFUNCTIONAL AND LINUX BASED Tera is a multifunctional display LINE for all mobile applications produced by Cobo, using the CAN-Bus Interface. Based on ARMTM architecture and the Linux operative system, it represents the ideal solution for High-End ManMachine-Interface. All screens can be customised using the WYSIWYG programming tool. Its wide memory capabilities and fast processing power can manage a multitude of pages, like power-train control, engines, transmissions, load limiting or weighing systems, different levels of black box and operative data loggers. An optional external video camera input is available. TERA Line is based on TERA 6 and TERA 12: Tera-6 is a 6,5” VGA display built in 10 keys soft touch keyboard while Tera-12 is available with 12” SVGA display and full touch screen user interface.
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www.tedeschigomma.com
A LIFE IN THE RUBBER WORLD Tedeschi Gomma has been manufacturing high technology rubber articles since 1950. The company can offer, together with the classical gaskets on catalogue (standard products), customized rubber articles on a full scale (i.e. according to customers' drawings): From counselling and drawing, up to mould building, moulding and all the following operations, i.e. deburring, finishing and sorting. The standard products by Tedeschi Gomma can be used for different applications as follows: Balls for pumps; gaskets for electric motors such as sand guard gaskets, silent bearing casings; spray seals for electric centrifugal pumps; gaskets for hydraulic and pneumatic sector like lip seals type UM, type DI, type FT, dust cover gaskets type HL; customized rubber items for any application. Tedeschi Gomma is present in the following countries: Germany, Austria, France, Spain, Portugal, Poland, Switzerland and Singapore. The company is certified ISO 9001:2008. –
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Piusi extends its experience to the world of flammable liquids. In the light of the regulations in force regarding the use of materials in potentially explosive environments, Piusi is broadening its horizons in search of solutions for transferring fluids, enhancing its range with new products for dispensing flammable liquids. The experience gained with diesel transfer pumps, together with the growing demands of the market, has prompted the development of this new line of petrol, kerosene and diesel fuel pumps that satisfy the criteria of the stringent ATEX directive. This is attested by CESI certification number CESI12A TEX033X and the IECEx certification scheme.
The Helper21 is not only a weighing system but a complete Payload Management combined with a modern and user friendly interface which makes it the state-of-the-art within the industry and the most advanced technology out there. Helper21 is the first on board weighing system which integrates the palm concept with a unique VEI Operating System allowing a powerful solution and simplicity of use. Manufactured with the last electronics componentry available today, the Helper21 manages for you the workflow and it is able to connect wireless with a remote location doesn’t matter how far it is. Nowdays the loadings done on site must be linked to other vital management data which are part of the business logistic; they must be analyzed and optimized in terms of reducing costs and increasing profits per transported tonne.
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NEW JOINT VENTURE AXLE COMPANY IN CHINA ZF and the construction equipment manufacturer LiuGong has intensified their cooperation by building a new joint venture on September 12. The new company will produce wheel loader axles that are specially tailored for the requirements of the Chinese market. In the long run approximately 190 employees will be working at Liuzhou Axle Co. Ltd. and more than 30,000 of the newly designed axles will be delivered to the joint venture partner LiuGong and the third market. Since 1995, ZF and LiuGong have been operating a joint venture company in Liuzhou, one of most important industrial cities in the south of China. The 300-person company has been successfully serving the joint venture partner LiuGong and the third market with high quality construction machinery transmissions and axles for years. Now the two parties have decided to further intensity their cooperation in the field of construction equipment axles. “Our cooperation with LiuGong strongly shows the ‘Design to Market’ strategy which has been consistently followed by ZF, especially in the field of OffHighway Systems”, says Wilhelm Rehm, Member of the Board of ZF. He is also responsible for the Industrial Technology Division which includes the Business Unit of Off-Highway Systems. The new axle range will be technically reliable and favorable in price. “Together with our partner LiuGong, we have developed a product which exactly matches the requirements of the Chinese market”, concludes Rehm. –
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CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR MACHINERY The 3D systems for construction machinery, which work on the basis of satellite navigation, play an important role in today's daily construction activities. Moba Mobile Automation AG presents the Vision 3D: An excavation system makes pre-cise, efficient work performance possible. The system autonomously records the machine's position-related data, eliminating the need for manual surveying of the terrain and additional check measurements. Project data - Vision 3D accepts all standard file formats - are transmitted via Internet connection from the office to the system. Based on the project and position data, Vision 3D generates a digital terrain model in which the excavator operator can track on the 8.4" touch screen display the current position of the excavator and bucket at all times. Moba also presents the levelling system 3D Grade. Equipped with the most up-to-date software and reliable, high-precision sensors, the 3D levelling system is ideal for use on graders and dozers. EC 503
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A NEW 63-INCH OTR TIRE What is 13 feet (four meters) in diameter, weighs 12,000 pounds, can carry hundreds of tons of rock and other materials, and is making the trade show MINExpo 2012 in Las Vegas? Goodyear’s 63-inch off-the-road (OTR) tire presented in MINExpo Convention. Goodyear’s 63-inch tire is part of the global tire manufacturer’s RM (Rock Mining) line and is offered in two sizes: 53/80R63 and 59/80R63. Each size is available with E3/E4 tread designs. Goodyear brand 63-inch tires are available globally. They are produced at Goodyear’s manufacturing plant in Topeka, Kan. The 63-inch tire is a natural extension of the company’s full OTR tire line-up, which has included 57-inch radial OTR tires for more than two decades, according to Anckaert.
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AXLES FOR MINING Dana Holding Corporation announced the company's enhanced support for mining OEMs and increased production of drivetrain solutions, including new manufacturing capabilities in China. This expansion of production capabilities reflects Dana's planned increase in global manufacturing output of axles for
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AUTOMATIC GREASING SYSTEM Twin has been especially developed for maintenance of Off-Road Equipment and makes sure that grease is pumped with a constant pressure over long distances whatever the weather conditions. Twin makes all lubricating points of your machine accessible. The built-up pressure remains within the standards, making sure that the grease retains its lubricating properties. Twin by Groeneveld can be custom made to suit the customers individual needs and requirements. It has a monitoring unit that informs the driver about the grease level and the performance of the greasing system. Twin has been equipped with diagnosis software for customer-specific setting of the system and important information about grease consumption of the pump can be read. Twin has a special connection for refilling grease with a filter to keep dirt and water out of the grease tank. Twin has been an option for many machines of large machine manufacturers. –
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FULL RANGE OF CARTRIDGE VALVE SOLUTIONS Bosch Rexroth improves the full range of cartridge valve solutions, designed to fit common industry (UNF) and market interchange cavities, optimized to suit the performance needs of the widest variety of mobile and industrial applications. In particular, the new counterbalance cartridge valve engineered for flow rates up to 480 l/min is the most innovative solution for mobile applications, such as drilling machines, that work with high flow rates. They are innovative compact hydraulics solutions developed to be the first partner for equipment manufacturers. Bosch Rexroth Oil Control continues to invest to anticipate and to always be forefront with competitive products, as requested by the global market. Their production is marked out by control systems and automated assembly to achieve the target of increasing productivity, high quality standards and drastic scraps reduction. Flexible systems, easy to manage, quick set up, laser systems controls and testing to respond in real time to customers needs. The keywords of their solutions are efficiency, flexibility of use, control, innovation, technology, high quality standard, scraps reduction.
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www.bondioli-pavesi.com
COMBINED HEAT EXCHANGERS Bondioli & Pavesi has always nurtured one passion: Power trasmission. The combined heat exchangers solutions for mobile machines of Bondioli & Pavesi offers an integrated solution for cooling fluids in complex machines: Combustion engine liquid, hydraulic oil, turbocompressor air. It is also possible to include the hydraulic fan, the expansion tank, the grilles and other specific accessories in the same element. These products are the result of accurate sizing performed by a team of experts on the basis of the data provided by customers for specific applications and requirements. The applications comprise all mobile machines for earth movement, building and road construction. EC 505
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CE MARK FOR INSULATION Since August 2012 all technical insulation products must be CE marked. This is done according to a harmonized EN product Standard. When a product is CE marked, no other local product quality marks can be required on the European market. CE marking is a quality system that shows the performance of the product, not that the product is approved for a specific application. Paroc produce a CE markerd range. The mark shows that the product fulfills the declared properties and that it is safe to use. In all European countries, there are local regulations which define what properties a product needs in a certain application. It is important to check that the declared property fulfills the requirements for the specific application. EC 512
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The Eusiti Ricambi is an import-export company of earth moving machinery spare parts and it has been active for several years on both national and international markets. Reliability, quality and assistance led them to establish long-standing relationships with several companies located all over Europe, in the Middle East, North Africa and South America. The main products are: hydraulic rockbreakers, riddling buckets, cone crushers, crushers, equipments, buckets, couplings and OEM and original spare sparts.
Emiliana Serbatoi has been a leading producer of equipment, devices and systems for storage, transport and delivery of petroleum products. Besides its well-known and wide range of storage fuel tanks, which has allowed the company to become a benchmark in Italian and European markets, Emiliana Serbatoi has designed and manufactured a successful line of transportable tanks made in polyethylene, carbon steel and stainless steel. This line guarantees solutions able to satisfy all customers’ requirements, offering a wide range of capacities and equipment. In particular, Emiliana Serbatoi is glad to introduce its polyethylene line for diesel and AdBlue transport, Carrytank. Compact and light, Carrytank 220 & 440 represent the best solution for on-site refuellings. Practical and versatile, they have been designed to be stackable in piles, spreading the shipping costs and making the price even more competitive.
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In the frame of a 2-day event, O&K Antriebstechnik, leading company of Carraro Group in design & manufacturing of planetary drives for mining excavators, heavy duty cranes and construction equipment machines, has inaugurated its brand new Test Center in Hattingen (Germany). The new Test Center, covering 1,100 sqm of roofed area, is equipped with state-of-the-art and most advanced technologies in hydraulic power testing, measurement equipment and analysis tools. More in detail, the new installed Powertest Benches have capacity for testing drives up to 5,000 kNm output torque; structural testing can be also carried out on special pulsation test benches, creating loads, which are equivalent to the realistic use of a heavy duty mining or construction machine. O&K Antriebstechnik is undoubtedly today the leader in high range drives for heavy duty machinery. The company, thanks to a consolidated know-how since 50 years, and to an engineering department focused on planetary technologies, is capable of realizing the biggest hydraulic driverplanetary drives ever realized in the world, such as the F3000 (12 tons of weight) for huge 1,500 ton mining crawler excavators with 3,000 kNm output torque.
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Michelin North America will again expand its operations in South Carolina, it was announced by Michelin North America's Chairman and President Pete Selleck. Michelin, the largest manufacturing employer in the state, is breaking ground next week on a new Earthmover tire manufacturing plant in Anderson County, S.C. The company is also expanding its existing Earthmover tire facility in Lexington, S.C. The two projects represent a $750 million investment and will create up to 500 new jobs. This announcement is in addition to Michelin's 2011 commitment to add an estimated 270 jobs and invest $200 million in its existing Lexington passenger and light truck tire manufacturing facility. This expanded operation at Lexington will begin production in October. The new plant will be Michelin’s 19th manufacturing facility in North America and its ninth in South Carolina. More than 8,000 of Michelin North America's 22,300 employees are based in South Carolina.
Brigade Electronics have displayed at Hillhead all its latest vehicle safety products including their new wireless camera monitor system. Wireless camera-monitor systems have been on the market for several years but they have demonstrated poor picture quality caused by electrical interference from other vehicle systems. Brigade found that wireless systems only worked in optimal conditions, not typical in quarries and heavy plants and equipment sector and, as safety experts, they did not want to bring a product to market that was not safe. New digital technology has greatly improved the stability of picture performance and related product testing. EC 506
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ITALIAN QUALITY VALVES Gemels was founded in 1988 (once it was “Officina Meccanica Facchinetti Angelo” founded in 1969) with the aim of broadening its recognition on the industial ball valves production market. The high quality of its products, the professional attitude and commitment towards the clients led Gemels to grow and consolidate its image and reliability on the industrial valve market. Gemels operate in different fields such as the mechanical industry, oil industry, pneumatic industry, industrial automation, tools machines production, earth moving machines, agriculture and more.
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COMPACT, HIGHER LOAD CAPACITY AND TRANSMISSION Comer Industries introduces the new axles series S228, which have been designed on the basis of the same pattern as the smaller size axle S128, that is having considerable success at major OEMs worldwide. The S228 line by Comer Industries is designed and built to match the requirements from earth-moving machines to agricultural applications with contents that meet the increasingly advanced needs of current and future markets. The main features of the new axle are: Higher performance for the same total weight; compactness, for easy installation of the axle inside the machine; improved efficiency, to meet the growing needs of manufacturers in terms of energy saving and emission reduction; flexibility, with solutions in line with customer demands for ergonomic design and productivity; reliability, supply chain solid and scalable. The S228 model will be available with a dynamic load of 10,000 daN and static load of 18,000 daN. Prototyping is confirmed in the autumn while the pre-series will be made early next year. The version with dynamic load of 12,000 daN, static load of 20,000 daN and max torque to the wheels of 3,400 daNm will be named S238. –
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The global presence of UFI Hydraulic Division provides the capability of building strong and trustworthy relationships with its customers throughout the world. At UFI, ‘global minding’ means the ability to work with local customers around the world to resolve issues specific to each region. UFI is also the brand for products developed for the automotive aftermarket sector (automobiles, off-road vehicles, motorcycles, trucks) which has a dedicated division: the UFI Filters Group. The brand, dedicated to the independent spare parts network, carries the same name as the filter systems designed and developed for the Original Equipment Market (OEM) and for many of the Formula 1 racing teams.
LOAD SENSING SYSTEM The origins of the telescopic handler lie in the building industry. The ability to handle a wide variety of equipment means the telescopic handler can be universally employed to perform all kinds of tasks. Its great carrying capacity and long range enable it to be used efficiently and at low cost. Wherever sensitive movement and the ability to hold and set down loads securely and precisely are required, Bucher Hydraulics can provide the discerning equipment manufacturer with a combination of top-level technology and excellent quality. The flexible HDS34 Load sensing valve system for the main control block, which can be individually assembled from a range of sections, can be coordinated specifically to suit individual requirements. There are hardly solutions that cannot be represented, from input plates to valve sections. Access to an existing modular system makes it possible to produce individual solutions using tried-andtested components at a modest price. The individual pressure compensators reduce volumes evenly for each consumer in operation in the event of undersupply from the main oil pump, enabling operators to carry on with the job of coordinating movements with no loss of function.
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HIGH TORQUE HYDRAULIC MOTOR Eaton announced the full release of its new HP 30 Disc Valve Motor for both closed circuit and open circuit hydraulic applications. HP 30 has been designed to offer an excellent balance of high pressure and high flow along with features that unlock enhanced customer value. With a displacement range of 344 to 677 cm3/r and a torque of up to 2900 Nm, the motors are designed for a pressure level of 310 bar continuous and 345 bar intermittent. The maximum flow rate is 265 l pm. The Eaton HP 30 has a very compact envelope and class leading starting torque efficiency which often enables a smaller motor to be specified. With these characteristics the HP 30 was designed considering various scenarios of demanding hydraulic drives applications like winches, mobile construction machinery, conveyors and drilling equipment. In addition, the HP 30 motor features two-speed capability. It is able to shift on the fly smoothly between high torque low speed and high speed low torque modes under dynamic loading. –
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There is no other manufacturer of mulching equipment that can boast such a huge range of machines as the Italian Company Seppi M. Seppi made their first mulcher back in the very early 70s. This was a mulching mower for use in the apple orchards and vineyards of their native South Tyrol in the very north of Italy. From this it has developed 72 different models. Multiply this by an average of 5 different widths and then by the number of different build options and you will have many thousand different machines. On top of this there is now a range of 6 stone crushing machines. So where, in this mass of machines, do we find the models that are particularly applicable to the construction machinery market? They will probably start with the excavator mounted machines. Seppi can provide models suitable for excavators from 2 - 35 tons.
Bonfiglioli have presented a new gearmotor with an integrated inverter control system. Bonfiglioli’s new yaw control gearmotor for the next generation of wind turbines incorporates all the company’s vast know-how and experience. The Husum exhibition was the first time for the new integrated inverter and gearmotor to appear in Europe. Bonfiglioli’s idea is to offer a complete yaw control solution based on the integration of mechanical, electrical and electronic control sub-systems in a single mechatronic unit. The new, integrated unit forms a complete yaw system, guarantees improved performance and delivers various advantages in terms of reliability and availability. Existing turbines equipped with conventional yaw systems (with fixed speed motors and no inverter control) can be quickly and easily retrofitted without having to change the mechanical layout of the nacelle. The new inverter can be fitted simply by removing the terminal cover of the electric motor and fixing the electronic unit in its place.
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www.cat-riduttori.it
INCREASE THE PRODUCTION RANGE The company Cat Riduttori Cerro Maggiore (Milan) is specialized in the design and manufacturing of gearboxes and gears of high quality. In the transmission shaft sector the increase of the production range, which took place in the last few years, allows an ample ex-stock delivery of the mediumlight types. The power increase of the heavy types, with flanges up to 1,200 mm and maximum torque of 9,000 kN, sets this company among the European leaders of this sector.
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www.oerlikon.com
FUEL SAVINGS AND EASIER GEAR SHIFTING Oerlikon Graziano has developed a family of state-of-theart synchronizers for heavy-duty truck transmissions that sets new standards for fuel efficiency and ease of shifting. The first application of the technology, on new 9-speed and 14-speed premium gearboxes, has contributed to transmission efficiency improvement, helping to fuel saving and emission reduction.
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Since 1981 Demac has produced a large range of hose and cable reels, which are exported worldwide. The sales program comprises more than 500 basic models and about 2000 different versions to meet customer requirements. The Demac policy is geared to quality, reliability and constant improvement. Demac is not just a supplier, but a partner which helps to meet the requirements of the market when needed, they have gained more than 45 years of technical experience. Hose reel, cable reel: 500 basic models, 3000 versions for each need. Either, a large range of accessoires and slip rings.
Hug Engineering announced that it has been approved as a manufacturer and supplier of emission control diesel particle filters for compliance with provisions of the London Low Emission Zone (LEZ). All filter systems out of the product family “mobiclean R” (roundfilter) have been verified and approved by LEZ. They are on stock available with 4 different active and passive regeneration systems in different sizes. The filters substrate consists of silicon carbide and is able to reduce particles efficiently and cost-effectively up to 99.9%. Since January 2012, London LEZ emission requirements have become more stringent. Any heavy commercial vehicle first registered before October 1st, 2006 needs to be installed with a DPF that reduces PM emissions below the Euro IV limit. Hug Engineering also announced a distributor agreement with UK-based LEZ Solutions Ltd., which will be the distributor of mobiclean R filters for the London Low Emission Zone. EC 387
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A RADIAL MULTIPURPOSE TYRES
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The Multimax MP 543 tyres offer excellent manoeuvrability on the road, at any operative condition, guaranteeing traction and safety. Key word: Drive. One of the most distinctive features of the MP 543 series, by BKT, is its all steel structure, which allows high speed even with heavy loads. The steal belts makes this radial tyre extremely resistant against punctures, guaranteeing continuous productivity on any kind of terrain or route, even the bumpiest one. Besides, the resistance against both punctures and damages is outstanding, considering that the latter always represents a risk at particularly hard working conditions. The special non-directional tread design of the Multimax MP 543 (in picture MP 522), a real backbone, makes it the ideal product to boost its traction talent in mixed applications both on asphalted roads and off-the-road tracks. Thanks to the special lugs excellent results can be achieved under any conditions - even if carrying heavy loads. Thanks to the special compound realized by the BKT engineers for the Multimax MP 543, the tyre excels by extreme cut and against tyre overheating under extreme working conditions. Not only for this reason, the tyre is among the best choices for equipping crane trucks or other means operating on construction sites of any kind and anywhere in the world. –
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Constant evolution and passion for hydraulics has been the key to turning the Casappa of 1952, a manufacturer of hydraulic pumps into today’s business enterprise. Casappa’s “Mission”, admittedly ambitious, is focused entirely on the complete satisfaction of the needs of its customers. The company offers a wide range of gear or piston pumps and motors, filters and solutions to optimize space and costs.
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GLOBAL DRUM FACTORY Bomag celebrated the ground-breaking ceremony for the start of construction “of the most cuttingedge drum factory in the world” on 15th June 2012. This means a further extension of the main plant in Boppard where manufacturing, assembly and painting of all drums will take place in an area of 12,600 m2. The Bomag project requires an investment of around 21.5 million euros. Completion of the work in 2013 will see current capacity doubled. An independent factory within a factory will be created on an area of 12,600 m2 plus canopies/porches and recreational buildings: a production island where work will be carried out in direct response to specific customer orders using the latest energy saving, efficiency, ergonomics and workplace design technology.
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ECO-FRIENDLY PUMPS Varisco Wellpoint (Varisco group) is working at the installation of several innovative pumping systems in the infrastructural project of the new enlarged motorway A4 Venezia-Trieste (Quarto d’Altino-San Donà di Piave). Among the solutions, we can mention the enivoronmentally friendly Duo series with oil free vacuum pump. Varisco has the experience, know-how and creativity to assist customers in the choice, installation and operation of pumps in many sectors of industry, providing reliable solutions for difficult liquids. Varisco not
only designs, manufactures and markets contractors pumps, but also has more than half a century of experience in dewatering rental, gaining first hand experience on sites in Italy and around the world.
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TAPE FOR WORKZONES Snoline (Lindsay Corporation) presents Tempoline family product, a removable elastoplastic tape for temporary use also available in other two versions: Tempoline WR and Tempoline AL. Snoline product is a preformed tape with net reinforcing, specially suited to temporary markings for workzone. It is recommended for deviations from normal traffic flow or specific signs (legends, arrows, etc.) to be used for a limited period of time and then easily removed. Tempoline is available in the following colours: yellow, orange, white and black (for masking), in rolls measuring 10 to 60 cm wide, –
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TWO TBM IN ACTION The first of two Aker Wirth tunnel boring machines for one of the most important infrastructure projects in Europe was delivered on 24th August 2012. The two telescopic shield machines have a diameter of 9.93 m each. They will be in operation in Austria from the end of 2012 and will be used to create the main section (approx. 18 km in length) of the 32.5-km long Koralm tunnel. This tunnel is part of the new major high-speed train route linking Graz and Klagenfurt. Access to the underground construction work areas brings a particular challenge. The only possibility is a 60m deep shaft, through which the main components of the machine will be transported and subsequently assembled. “With this project, we can draw on more than 40 years of experience in hard-rock tunneling - said Hans Greve, Vice President Mining & Construction at Aker Wirth -. With our experienced employees, we are confident that we will successfully meet the challenges regarding logistics and underground assembly”. “With the factory approval for the first TBM, we have reached a significant milestone for our KAT 2 (lot 2) tunnel construction project”, said Robert Goliasch, machine engineer at ARGE Koralmtunnel KAT 2. –
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Asphaltica, exhibition of equipment and technologies related to road safety and to the asphalt industry, is the not-to-be-missed appointment to find out and appreciate what’s new in the asphalt and infrastructures sector: experiments with materials, technological innovations, European laws and the new frontiers that experts and researchers are pursuing to build increasingly efficient, safer and more environmentally friendly roads. Asphaltica, organized by SITEB and PadovaFiere, will take place in Padua, Italy, from November 21st to 23rd. New at Asphaltica 2012: an entire area dedicated to road safety. SITEB will organize an articulated program of workshops, conferences and technical seminars on specific subjects, which includes the direct participation of exhibiting companies, public administrations and illustrious Italian and international guests who are experts in their field of work.
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No Fire is a modern system for collection and management of water for road tunnels. The water managed by the system is both external (drainage) and that falling on the road surface in the tunnel (washing, dragging, infiltration, by sprinklers etc., as well as accidental liquid spills), so No Fire is part of the drainage system and the firefighting system, and thus satisfy environmental and safety protection criteria. The system and related products which constitute the system were developed by System Group (Italy) after the update on the rules governing the safety of road tunnels immediately after the famous incident that happened in the Mont Blanc tunnel between Italy and France in 1999. No Fire system has been studied and tested mainly to prevent the extension of the fire in case of accident, with flammable liquids, which could enter into the drainage collector from the road surface extending along the road axis. Moreover, the system also prevents the entrance of the exhaust gases from vehicles transiting in the tunnel into the buried drainage system throughout the service life of the infrastructure, avoiding that a fire starting (or explosion) can be extended by effect of gas accumulated inside the collector.
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automatic lighting and temperature control functions. Technical data: operating weight 7.500 kg; engine Deutz TD2011L04i; output 51.5 kW at 2300 rpm; paving width 1.8-3.5 m; max. paving width 4.5 m; paving output 230 t/h; screed heating gas/electric. Some benefits at a glance: Outstanding manoeuvrability and traction performance thanks to a 100% hydrostatic drive system; efficient material distribution through independent and reversible conveyor and distributor screws; well-balanced screed thanks to ideal weight distribution; safety and comfort for the driver thanks to a rotatable and slideable seat and a hydraulic foldaway roof; operator-friendly machine with intuitive operating controls.
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PAVING IN CONFINED AREAS
Ammann presented at Intermat 2012 AFX 350 (AFW/AFT 350), a model of asphalt paver that recently worked in Italy, in a jobsite near Luino (Varese). The Ammann machines of this class are ideal for small to medium-sized construction sites where good manoeuvrability in confined areas is required. Their outstanding traction allows for operations on difficult terrain. A comprehensive range of performance characteristics is available: Wheeled or trackdriven designs, a vibratory screed or a tamping/vibratory screed that can be heated with either gas or electricity, and EC 502
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The Italian Company Rutimaio-R devolped a innovative high visibility kerb with the purpose to make easier driving in poor visibility conditions such darkness, fog, missing or scanty artificial lighting. “Our patent - the Company says - is a fitting answer to that need, following and emphasizing design line, avoiding the impact of other warning and safety light devices. The materials we use are approved and latest generation: therefore we can guarantee their durability either for material characteristic and for application technique”. The use of the new kerbs allows to make visible all road elements (road edges, roundabouts, pavements and street furniture components), thus helping to lower car crash number and to save more human lives. The materials used reflect light at wide angles and have a refractivity that meets the highest quality standard. “Our product Rutimaio-R adds - requires no extraordinary maintenance, doesn’t need power, requires no ‘programming’, simply interact with vehicles own light. Is possible to realize it in different colours, depending on customers’need”. EC 289
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QUALITY IN DRAINAGE
For the Military Airport in Grosseto, Italy, it has been installed the MufleDrain Wing 200 with F900 load class grating, choosing the product quality of Mufle and assuring the safety of its landing strips.This channel, correctly installed and laid out according to the rules in force and to the MufleSystem’s instructions for installation, guarantees high resistance against heavy loads like airplanes thanks to its particular geometry.A further guarantee and safeguard of the airport is the quality certification by IGQ according to the EN 1433. MufleSystem, leader in the linear drainage system in HD-PE, in stainless steel and in the punctual drainage, is specialized in water conveying system towards collection lines or points and offers innovative solutions and designs for water drainage. The drainage products of MufleSystem decrease the environmental impact and are certified according to high quality standards. In order to become a leader company both for clients and competitors, MufleSystem pursues to reach a sustainable and profitable market niche through a constant products and services innovation. –
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SMART INFRASTRUCTURE Topcon Europe Positioning (TEP) has acquired controlling interest in Geotop of Ancona, Italy, one of Europe’s largest dealers in precise positioning surveying, civil engineering, construction and agriculture equipment. Geotop, founded in 1972, became a Topcon distributor in 1980; in 2011 the Company added the Sokkia product line. With about 70 employees, including 20 engineers and more than 50 sales representatives in Italy, Geotop owns more than 200 GNSS reference stations in Italy, creating NetGEO, one of Europe’s largest GNSS networks. Geotop also has five Service Centers strategically located throughout Italy in Tuscany, Emilia Romagna, Lombardia regions - and a Monitoring Center in Pompeii - Campania.
Geotop has a software Company, GeoPro, that develops software for GNSS, GIS, monitoring and total station applications, to offer additional solutions to the existing Topcon software. Ivan Di Federico, president and ceo of Geotop Italy, said, “Geotop’s track record in the sale, distribution and service and support of Topcon and Sokkia instruments is exemplary. The company has a history of providing quality service and support for customers and the long-term relationship that Topcon has had with Geotop has made for a great partnership”.
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NEW RANGE IN COMPACTION
TESTING EQUIPMENT
JCB Vibromax introduced a range of double-drum ride-on rollers, delivering high frequency compaction with proven JCB reliability and serviceability. The VMT380 and VMT430 models are both available in two drum widths, creating four distinct machines. With modern styling, a front-mounted engine and JCB Vibromax’s tapered front frame design, they offer lower ownership costs with increased productivity and excellent ease of use. The four models are the VMT380-130, VMT380-140, VMT430-130 and the VMT430-140, and they feature: A robust single-piece exciter shaft design for maximum reliability; front-mounted engine with tapered frame for improved visibility and weight distribution; maintenancefree centre joint and improved service access; high frequency and high amplitude with multiple vibration options. JCB Vibromax has redesigned its mid-weight ride-on roller range with a new frame, new engines, revised hydraulics and improved service access. Both the VMT380 and the VMT430 can be specified with either 1,300 mm or 1,400 mm wide drums, creating four distinct models. –
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Tecnotest designs and manufactures building materials testing equipment and geotechnical testing equipment that are known and appreciated worldwide. In April 2012, Tecnotest manufacturing facility, warehouse and offices were relocated to a bigger building in Castelfranco Emilia (Modena, Italy). The total area covered is 4,000 squared meters and also includes a fully-operational testing laboratory for demostration and, very important, for training purposes. The Company has ISO 9001-2000 Quality Assurance and the equipment is designed and built to meet the latest standards and tests methods. Customers’ enquiries are dealt with by a team of sales people and engineers who endeavour to satisfy specific needs.
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The recent slip road connecting Venice Marco Polo Airport to Mestre centre is a model of civil engineering in the field of building technology with Enviro Gridiron eco-compatible drainage systems. What is Enviro? It’s a draining kerb made of 100% recycled material. How does it work? It’s installed just like any border but it has a double function being also a drainage channel complete with inspection holes and sump box units, in a wide range of sections, measures, accessories and connections with the hydraulic net. What are the the main advantages? Double function, extreme lightness, inexpensiveness and eco-sustainability. “We live in an age - Gridiron says - where the effects of science and technology have an immediate effect on everyday applications: Enviro drainage system is an example. From an hydraulic point of view it is efficient; from an economical point of view it is profitable; from a functional point of view it is innovative; it complies with European Standards (CE); it can be used in any situation and, with a loading class D400, is particularly implemented in roads, bridges and viaducts construction”.
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VERSATILE ROLLERS “Dynapac’s introduction of its revolutionary fifth generation of single drum vibratory rollers - Dynapac says - was enthusiastically received”. Having begun with the larger CA5000, CA6000 and CA6500 models, the Company now presents its mid-size range, CA2500, CA2800, CA3500 and CA4000, and their variants. With the same innovative thinking and unique features as the larger models, these versatile machines represent a minor revolution in terms of serviceability due to their cross-mounted engines. Other time and money saving features are optimized amplitude for superior compaction performance and Active Bouncing Control that prevents damage to the machine and over-compaction. The advantages don’t end there. Add even higher operator comfort and reduced noise levels and fuel consumption, and the result is a line of state-of-the-art single drum soil compactors that will make a major contribution to cutting costs and raising productivity for many customers worldwide.
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LIGHT CONTROL The Reverberi Lighting Controllers have a new “brain”. The DIM (Data Intelligent Management) replaces the LIT units and has the following added functions: the output voltage can be set and stabilized for each phase separately; optional astrological time clock; 1 communication port RS485 to connect expansion modules; 2 RJ45 connectors to connect other devices with the I2Cbus. Standard schedules are programmed for three different places of installation: Urban zones, tourist zones, highway zones. One yearly schedule can be programmed by the user. Further 5 periodical cycles can be programmed. All schedules may have different settings depending on the season. As an alternative it is possible to control the SEC STPi power controller with a 4-20mA signal from a PC/PLC or our light sensor (SDL). The configuration of the Reverberi DIM is done through the keyboard and a display located on the front panel of the device. The energy consumption, the input and output voltage, active power, reactive power, power factor and frequency are measured and recorded for each phase. The data is stored in a RAM and can be remotely downloaded via a modem or the serial port provided.
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Kapsch TrafficCom IVHS, Inc., a subsidiary of Kapsch TrafficCom AG has been selected to design, build, and integrate the Managed Lane System (MLS) for both the North Tarrant Express (NTE) and LBJ Express projects in Dallas and Tarrant Counties in North Texas. The project scope for Kapsch encompasses delivery of a Toll Collection System (TCS), Intelligent Transportation System (ITS), and Network Communication System (NCS), creating a fully integrated MLS. The agreement extends more than thirty miles of “managed lanes” - specifically used, administered and tolled lanes to arrange the traffic according to different requirements and demands - with sixty-five toll lanes and thirty-three toll zones. The total contract value for the implementation of the system reaches approximately USD 79 million. The first phase of the system shall start operation in the second half of 2013. “Kapsch strives to deliver superior, technology centric end-to-end solutions in a highly competitive market”, said Georg Kapsch, Chief Executive Officer of Kapsch TrafficCom Group. The NTE and LBJE serving the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, one of the nation’s fastest growing business corridors in the US, are scheduled for completion in 2015 and 2016 respectively.
ROAD DRAIN AWARDED
ACO Tiefbau was awarded the tHIS Civil Engineering Prize for the second time in a row. Readers of tHIS selected the ACO Combipoint PP road drain as the product innovation of the year. The ACO Combipoint PP is a road drain that is rotatable, telescopic, and shortenable, and whose angle of tilt can be also adjusted to the nearest millimetre. It can be optimally installed in every situation. Polypropylene is also highly resistant and extremely light. This simplifies handling at the construction sites. The VPC pipe coupling joins up pipes with the same nominal width, whether they are made of the same material or different materials, whether they are ribbed, corrugated or smooth, and whatever their external diameters.
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RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ERF launched a dedicated website on Road Restraint Systems. At times of economic constraint, road restraint systems are a cost-effective tool readily available to policy makers. This is one of the main messages of the brand new website launched by the European Union Road Federation entitled “RRS & Road Safety”. The website aims to establish itself as a reference, providing a range of information about road restraint systems in Europe for specialists and nonspecialists alike. Amongst others, it features a “case studies/statistics” section which will aim to provide tangible empirical data about how passive safety devices can improve safety by mitigating the effects of car crashes. Moreover, it contains a specific section dedicated to ERF members, where visitors can get an overview of the various road safety solutions offered by top professionals in the field. “I am confident that this website will help raise awareness of the very important role passive safety devices can play to bring down fatalities at European level”, explained Christophe Nicodème, ERF Director General. –
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DRILLING RIG New underground mine and tunnel expansion projects will hit production targets sooner, thanks to a new Atlas Copco Boomer E1 C-DH face drilling rig. The single-boom, dieselhydraulic multipurpose unit is specifically designed for mines or construction sites lacking water and electrical infrastructure. The Boomer E1 C-DH comes with dual onboard 450 liter water tanks and a six-cylinder, 173 kW (232 hp) Deutz diesel engine to drive the rig, its boom and the drill’s hydraulic pumps. The new Boomer devolped by Atlas Copco is one of the largest diesel-hydraulic face-drilling rigs on the market, with a coverage area of up to 95 m2. This is a 38% improvement over its predecessor, the Boomer L1 C–DH drill rig. “In the case of a new project Johan Jonsson, Product Manager for Atlas Copco - the Boomer E1 C-DH drill rig can be used to get started even before water and electricity are installed at the job site. Mines begin earning sooner, and contractors are able to get ahead on their schedules”. Jonsson also pointed to the new drill rig’s advantages in widening existing tunnels or adding bolts in older workings, as it is not necessary to install power and water infrastructure to support the rig on-site. EC 493
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CONSOLIDATION OF SAND Meyco MP 325 is a “one component” injection system, based on a nanometric colloidal silica suspension. The open time can be adjusted with an accelerator. The product may be used between +5°C and +40°C and contains neither solvents nor toxic components. The gel time may be adjusted by varying the quantity of accelerator for Meyco MP 325 added to component A. Due to the hydrophilic nature of the product, the adhesion is also good to wet surfaces. There is no foam reaction that can negatively influence the bond. Equipment can easily be cleaned using water. MP 325
has been developed for consolidation of sand (in the pictures: before and after) and silt based strata and for injection into fine joints and fissures in rock. These properties are particularly well suited to the following: slope stabilisation in rock; as a component of ground improvement techniques; pre-injection grouting for tunnelling projects; waterproofing of existing tunnels; mining applications for waterproofing and stabilisation. Features and benefits: very low viscosity giving excellent penetration; controlled gel time with the use of an accelerator; simple mixing and pumping equipment as used with cementitous grouts. As the product is non-aggressive, it provides improved working safety, reduced environmental impact and low handling costs.
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SCOTTISH BRIDGE Harsco Infrastructure has revealed details of a £ 710,000 contract to provide a comprehensive access solution for a major refurbishment project being carried out on the famous Forth Road Bridge in Scotland. Harsco’s bespoke scaffolding solution is allowing work to be carried out to replace the large bearings which support each end of the structure, with no disruption to traffic using the bridge. Harsco was selected for this contract by Balfour Beatty, on the basis of its competitive tendering and the fact that the two companies have worked together on a large number of previous successful projects. The bridge spans the Firth of Forth and connects Edinburgh with Fife. While its centre section is suspended from cables, the approach sections which link this to either side of the Firth rest on large bearings that sit on top of concrete piers. –
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TUNNEL CONTROL SYSTEM Taiwan’s Hsuehshan Tunnel is the second longest road tunnel in Southeast Asia (fifth longest in the world) and is composed of 3 independent tunnels stretching 12.9 km through Hsuehshan Mountain. To minimize traveler casualties during an emergency, a traffic control system consisting of two entry gates and two exit gates is deployed to respond accordingly in case of emergencies by lowering appropriate gates to effectively divert traffic and prevent vehicle entry into dangerous areas. System Requirements: industrial-grade durability to withstand roadside conditions; integration of serial-based PLCs to the Ethernet network; redundant network connectivity to ensure system functionality. The tunnel gate system is controlled by Omron PLCs that responds to automated traffic control signals or can be manually operated. The serialbased PLCs are integrated onto the Ethernet network using Moxa’s NPort 5230 serialto-Ethernet device servers. When an emergency occurs, the NPort 5230 allows PLCs to be directly accessible from the network to lower entry gates immediately. EC 052
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Founded in 1967 in Suisio (Bergamo) by Gabriele Giannattasio and managed by the same founder and his sons, Iterchimica produces and markets chemical additives for road pavement. Human resources (know-how) and operational skills (know-that) has led Iterchimica to be active in over 30 countries worldwide. Among the goals: An intelligent and green asphalt above the grey. The modern city’s problems are above all safety, pollution and environmental impact. The solution: Recovery and recycling of the existing superstructures and the use of new materials combined with new production technologies. Here are the special pavements according to Iterchimica: Colored mixes, anti-smog, odorless, anti-frost, phono-absorbant, warm, recycling emulsions. Some advantages: environmental impact reduction, integration with the surrounding ambient, road accident reduction (bright pavements improve visibility), energy savings, air pollutants reduction, toxic emissions reduction, noise reduction, less maintenance interventions. Iterchimica has dedicated to the urban space study and its design of an eco-friendly line that opens a new era of architectural design. Iterchimica organization is available to give assistance to the area technicians (management organizations, designers, companies) to discuss the best use of innovative products and technologies. EC 495
www.flir.com
THERMAL IMAGING CAMERAS As the amount of cars on our roads is increasing, the demand for accurate traffic monitoring and roadway surveillance systems is rising. Such systems need to operate 24/7. CCTV cameras are often used for this purpose, but these cameras have limitations when it comes to nighttime operation. They are also subject to many limiting factors during the day. The new Flir FC-Series T thermal imaging cameras produce a crisp image in the darkest of nights. They need no light whatsoever to operate. Another advantage is that they can produce an image in practically all weather conditions. They can see through light rain, light fog and even smoke. The Flir FC-Series T are also perfect for seeing in broad daylight. They are not hindered by reflections or direct glare. That makes these thermal imaging cameras ideal instruments for a wide variety of traffic monitoring applications such as: vehicle detection at intersections, road side monitoring, monitoring traffic in tunnels, highway traffic management.
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WORLD OF PLANTS Massenza have been exporting their specialised range of construction equipment to worldwide markets for over 50 years. The company Massenza is based on two divisions: the division for the manufacturing of equipments and plants for bitumen; the division for the manufacturing of equipments for concrete. On both lines Massenza is leader because of the innovative technology and the advanced concepts developed in the production. Their extensive knowledge, built up through uninterrupted research and field experience, has resulted in a wide range of reliable, top quality products. The range includes thermal oil heaters and tanks, spraying tank, emulsion production plants, modified bitumen plants (bitumen handling equipment); canal construction machines, concrete full-width slipform pavers, trimmer slipform pavers (concrete slipform pavers).
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NEW ENTRY IN PAVING Caterpillar announced the addition of the CW34 Pneumatic Roller to the Paving Products machine family. The CW34 is an eightwheel roller with an operating range from 10 to 27 metric tonnes. This Caterpillar machine performs well on granular materials as well as all types of asphalt mix designs and can be used on all phases of compaction due to its high contact pressures. Typical applications include highways, city streets, country roads, lane additions, industrial sites, overlays, airport runways, and other production-sized jobs.
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DUAL IS BETTER
The Dual Mode steering axle by ADR allows the maximum project freedom: only one axle can fit agricultural trailers both as a self steering and a power steering axle. The manufacturer of the trailer can decide it at any step of construction: no modification to the structure is required. He only has to choose the proper hydraulic equipment. The key component is a special cylinder exploiting the function of connecting bar too. This solution allows the engineer to choose the right wheels and design the bracket of suspensions without limitations because the hydraulic cylinder only covers the central zone of the axle beam. Even the hydraulic fitting takes advantage of that because all the oil lines run along the central axis of the chassis. In detail, the power steering axle has a compact and powerful hydraulic system optimizing the layout and reducing the working pressure for maximum manoeuvrability and economy in service, reduces both fuel consumption and tyre wear and has a drawbar cylinder with ball head already in accordance with the new ISO 26402 directive for full compatibility with the most of the tractors.
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HAPPY VEGETABLES! BOX-TRAIN trolleys by Cesari are an innovative system for collecting fruit, grapes, vegetables and various farm products in bins, and can be used in every type of orchard and in cultivated fields, on grass-covered or compact ground, flat or slightly hilly surfaces. The basic unit consists of a pair of trolleys, manufactured in ST version, capacity of one bin per trolley, and DL version, capacity two bins per trolley, with the following characteristics: completely galvanised and detachable, suitable for accommodating wood or plastic bins of all sizes (also pallets for cases harvesting) - small wide tread tubeless tyres, places on a track narrower than that of the tractor, assure load stability and elasticity, avoiding damage to the produce even on bumpy ground - to optimise work it’s necessary to join a number of pairs to form a train, which must be drawn by a small tractor, and the particularity is that the last trolley follows exactly the same path as the first one and with the same radius of curvature. EC 172
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THE OIL HOUSE Emiliana Serbatoi launches ecological islands recycling and disposal sites for the storage and the safe deposit of lubricant oils, used oils, but also for polluting and flammable substances. The islands have common characteristics: They have swing door with handle and lock, a big aeration grid and a containment basin with galvanised grilled bottom. The sides and cover are made by galvanised sheet with waterspouts. Emiliana serbatoi also presents Quioil, ecological tank series projected to store depletted oil. Quioil (available capacity 300 and 500 litres) is composed by rotomoulded high-density polyethylene. It comprises 2 tanks and it is completed by a large hatchway with a flip-over lid with a built-in filter-draining container. It has a handy level indicator and an oil-drain opening with a threaded lid and a leak warning light. –
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PUMPS & CO. Ferroni air compressors are designed for every need: "GP" series for application to the pto of the tractor, MC series with gasoline or diesel engine, GP/SS and GP/CAR series for great air reserve up to 800 lt. Pneumatic accessories are scissors for every kind of cut, hacksaws, combs and knocking-down devices for collecting olives, air hoses and automatic coilers. ML series (180 lt./1') and MT series (300 lt./1') are self-priming pumps for irrigation, spraying and washing. They can be applied to the tractor pto and, by the aid of an adapter, to several models of engine-driven cultivators. They have 220V and 12/24V motors pumps with by-pass for gas oil transferring and accessories on request: hand or automatic gun, rubber hose, litre counter, support. Ferroni also produces electronic birdscarers of the Magic series to protect fields and crops day and night, they are available at 12V with photoelectric cell or with multiple detonation. EC 487
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TOP...GEAR During the last years, GB has placed a large range of gearboxes at customers disposal, among which the one devoted to soil tillage and grass cutting deserves a special attention. Considering the E 850 model, we can certainly maintain to find ourselves in face of an harrow reducer of appreciable strength and simplicity. It turns into quite non-existent maintenance intervention, although it is subjected to very heavy and continuous efforts. These features have been particularly appreciated by those builders who mainly turn their attention to commission manufacturers.
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www.annovireverberi.it
QUALITY AND PASSION Annovi Reverberi trace its origin back to the late ’50 when it was founded in Mudena. Since ever its trademark is the manufacture of diaphragm pumps for the agricultural sector. It was in the ’70 that began manufacturing high pressure piston pumps for the industrial cleaning sector and years after for the construction of high pressure washer. This venture continues to date and has made AR a worldwide acclaimed brand. Over the years, an invaluable heritage of craftmanship has been maintained through technological progress, research & development, creativity and managerial expertise, –
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www.fendt.com
TRACTORNET! The Fendt GuideConnect solution was presented at the German Agritechnica 2011 Convention in Hannover Germany - probably the largest agricultural conventions in the world where it won the gold medal for innovation. But how does this work? Using GPS steering on both tractors the assembly is controlled by one single driver who sits in the leading tractor. He has control of both the tractors via radio signals. The unmanned tractor steering system is designed to perform the exact same actions the manned tractor does. This is even possible at the end of the rows when the tractors need to take a new line in the opposite direction - task that was pretty tricky up until now, even for conventional GPS guided tractors. All what is needed is some beforehand planning of the working process and you are ready to start. EC 434
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REVERSAL ROTATION HEAD The hydraulic drills by Tecnoagri is fitted with head with reversal rotation driver, and hexagonal coupling for the installation of tips. The head is equipped with measuring attacks for many types of excavators, backhoes and skid loaders for agriculture and earth moving uses. Tecnoagri produce a range of tips of various lengths and diameters with utensils for agricultural soil, asphalt and rocky soil. It is possible to add, on demand, extension with or without steel spiral with shaft only, easy connectible through hexagonal coupling. What is interesting it is the possibility to apply in the same hydraulic head a rotating wedge cracks wood with high performance. “Only First Quality” stamp Tecnoagri certifies that products have been manufactured using top-quality raw materials and made by highly professional and skilled workers.
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www.challenger-ag.com
CUTTING COSTS Three new models in the Challenger MT700D Series further cut operating costs for progressive farmers and contractors by combining the most advanced, economical engines, with the industry-leading Mobil-Trac system’s benefits of outstanding traction and low compaction. All new MT700D Series tractors are fitted with highly durable ‘poly midwheels’ as standard. Well-proven in extreme conditions, the wheels have a hard-wearing polyurethane working surface. These extend working life in harsh environments by offering high resistance to chipping and damage. The –
mid-wheels now also have new bearings that increase durability and are fitted with larger bearing cups that hold more lubrication oil. The MT700D Series is powered by the very latest AGCO POWER engines, which are designed and built specifically for agricultural applications and equipped with six-cylinder engines to deliver compliance without compromise. Equipped with the latest technology, the 8.4 litre capacity engines employ four valves/cylinder and common rail injection Generation 2, Scr. This highly efficient system treats exhaust gases after combustion and can cut fuel consumption by 10%, compared with previous engines, while also complying with the Stage IIIB emission standards. 36
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For over half a century, New Holland has led the way in self-propelled forage harvesting innovation and capacity. The new FR Series harvesters continue New Holland’s legacy of industry-leading chopping quality and performance, and add significantly improved capacity and operator comfort and control. The five model Forage Cruiser range delivers between 424 and 824 hp, and offers industry-leading chop quality and consistency, which, when combined with unsurpassed throughput, provides the most efficient and productive package on the market. Innovative new features, such as an all-new high performance grass pick-up header, have been combined with renowned FR features including the VariFlow and HydroLoc systems, to offer unrivalled chop quality and throughput. All models in the FR range are fully compatible with a wide range of headers. EC 091
www.dieci.com
THE BEST IN SHORT SPACES Dieci is launching a new telescopic arm fixed to the agricultural sector: the Mini Agri 25.6. Designed to operate in short spaces, thanks to its small size (4,100 x 1,800 mm in length in width and 1,950 mm in height), is characterized by a Yanmar 69 hp or 85 hp engine, a hydrostatic transmission, with a maximum speed of 26 km/h, a capacity and maximum lifting height respectively of 2,500 kg and 5.78 m for a total unladen mass 4,800 kg. EC 490
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TWO NEW STARS Easily handled, comfortable and designed for all-purpose use: the new range of Goldoni tractors for integral orchard management are all this and more. They are available in two versions, the Star 100 with the 95,2 hp turbo intercooler engine, Star 90 with the 81,3 hp turbo engine. The Star tractors can reach a top speed of 40 Kph. The salient features of the range are: the “two in one” transmission, with Dual Power and reverse shuttle, both synchronized, integral braking on all four wheels, the rear power lift with its generous lifting capacity and the front axle with a steering angle of over 57°. The gearshift levers at the side are in an ergonomic position and make driving more comfortable. The operator’s platform is fully independent and is installed on Silent-Blocks, which keep the noise perceived by the driver in the cab down to 82 dB. The heated, filtered and air conditioned cab is available as an alternative to the safety frame and it insulates against noise, vibrations and the substances used for pest control. –
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Thanks to its incomparable performances, the Series CT by Caron stands out in the market of big transporters. The total approved weight of 9,000 kg permits the transport of up to 6,500 kg combined with a maximum towable weight up to 14.000 kg. The models CT 75 and CT 95 are provided with 3 litres VM engines with 75 and 95 hp, approved according to the latest European and USA pollutant emission Standards. The new CTK Series has been developed for those operators who need a high-performance vehicle but with compact sizes. CTK 75 has a 75 hp Turbo VM engine and a total approved weight of 7,500 kg with a towing capacity up to 10,000 kg. It has the same mechanical components of the “older sister” CT, but the dimensions are reduced in order to favour the manoeuvrability in narrow spaces. In both Series, the power is transmitted to earth through the four wheels drive, with the possibility to electro-hydraulically disengage the front wheel drive. Axles with final planetary reduction gears ensure the greatest reliability and the electro-hydraulic front and rear differential locks guarantee a reliable drive in all circumstances.
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BIG IN BIG BALER Supertino big baler series is composed by 3 models: SR 60-80 (bale size: height 60 cm, width 80 cm, length 1 m to 2.6), SR 60-120 Star (bale size: height 60 cm, width 120 cm) and the SR 70-120 (bale size: height 70 cm width 120 cm). The reduced diameter and a width of 1.9 m on the model SR 60.80 and 2.2 m on the other models allow to pick the product up from wide rows and even short product. Rasspe binders use 130 a 150 m/kg String. The 60.80 is equipped with 4 binders, the SR 60.120 SATR with 5 and the SR 70.120 with 6. All models have fans to keep the binders clean.
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