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4 Cover story: XCMG AFRICA – A leader in construction machinery

8 4 Product news: 6 Versatility and mobility

8 Portable plant for road building around

11 Atlas Copco to launch mobile equipment for

“opening holes” in mines

12 Class 34 Locos receive cool upgrade from

Booyco Engineering

13 Lincoln raises the bar in hydraulic and

lubrication systems

14 Compact and powerful excavators

16 Fuel effi ciency key to boels rental order for

fl eet of JCB machines

17 Southwest Group and DCD Venco offi cially

launch new Gravico brand

Heavy Lifting: 18 Grove RT765E-2 relocates historic

viking ship

20 Kobelco cranes G-Series models

Construction: 22 Mont Blanc construction converts to new

Holland Equipment

Mining: 25 Iron Ore operation in China choose Osborn’s

SA-designed manufactured modular plant

26 Allmineral & IMS under one roof

Quarrying: 28 Powerscreen® Warrior 1400X screen

taking on the USA

Trailers: 30 Noteboom provides an advantage for

ultra-heavy loads

Health & Safety: 32 Making Sishen safer with simulation

34 The prevention and management of road

incidents

Environment:37 Clean Fuel to keep running

Around the globe:38 New HT22 quick-change toolholder system

from Wirtgen for maximum milling

performance and cost effi cient operation

40 Potain tower crane restoring famous

French landmark

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CAPITAL EQUIPMENT NEWS FEB 20142

THE INFLUENCE OF CHINA in world markets is well known and has expanded in leaps and bounds

over the last decade. In South Africa it is no exception that Chinese products although very cheap, did not

have the durability of their European or American counterparts. Slowly the markets in heavy duty products

including Trucks and earthmoving equipment have seen an infl ux of Chinese manufactured goods which

in many cases are the result of JV’s with global companies. The recessionary period which has faced the

world has not left China unscathed, as the fi nancial and other policy reforms which have been implemented

around the globe has curtailed the demand for Chinese manufactured goods as well.

China is therefore in the throes of a cyclical slowdown and must fi nd a short

term solution for their consumption, investment and exports. The slow recovery of

external demands caused by a weak global economy is forcing their hand to look

at alternatives in order to maintain some impetus during the cyclical slowdown.

A growing number of Chinese companies with global ambitions are following state-

owned enterprises by investing in Europe and other western countries. As China’s

competitive edge in low cost manufacturing shrinks many of the companies entering

foreign markets are providing innovations and after-market sales and service,

something sorely lacking in the past. We have had experience in this area many times

before in our local market and sometimes to the demise of local companies.

This overseas expansion by privately owned businesses is motivated by commercial

opportunities and by Chinese Government policy incentives. This planned policy

incentives has also in mind to help business grow as it will help shift China from

rapid growth, supported by cheap exports to sustainable growth supported by

advanced technology.

Many privately owned Chinese businesses are more fl exible in foreign markets than

state owned enterprises, but their disadvantage is often the lack of funding, international

experience and knowledge of local conditions. An even more pressing challenge is how to overcome

misconceptions about quality of Chinese products and get them more accepted into mainstream markets.

We have gone through a major transition here in our local market with trucks, earthmoving and materials

handling equipment as the market has become more fl exible to Chinese manufacturers and has given

them a fair hearing. Now that the products are reaching an acceptable level of quality and performance with

corresponding levels of parts and service more customers have invested with caution in the equipment in

particular applications where the simplicity of design an ease of maintenance are a major factor especially

in remote areas of the country.

If the trend towards better quality continues, then a more competitive environment will ensue, placing

Chinese manufacturers on an equal footing with equipment from other global companies and achieving a

market performance based on good “old fashioned” business acumen rather than merely on price.

Pierre Sanson

COMMENT

Coping with the

EASTERN WINDS OF CHANGE

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XCMG AFRICA – A LEADER IN CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY

equipment made in China with their own leading brands have the advantage of being reasonably priced and of an equally high quality to the well established traditional brands. This has resulted in a prominence in building sites and on mines across the globe.

Following in this trend is a fairly newcomer to the construction machinery market in South Africa, XCMG AFRICA and since their inception in 2009 have made rapid inroads into the construction equipment market as well as the mobile hydraulic and crawler crane markets.

XCMG was launched in 2009 through a partnership with XCMG in China (ranked amongst the top construction companies in the world) and the Global Group of Companies in South Africa who have extensive experience in infrastructure development, particularly in Africa and strong relationships with more than 15 Chinese companies which were developed over the last 20 years.

The parent company, XCMG in China, established in 1989, has always kept its vanguard role in Chinese construction machinery for the last 24 years. At present the company ranks 5th largest in

The perception that Chinese manufactured construction equipment and even equipment made in China by leading foreign fi rms was

inferior in both quality and technology, compared to the equipment produced by countries in the west, had been lingering for many years. These perceptions have been slowly crushed over time and the results of extensive studies made by leading research organisations have found that

By Pierre Sanson

CAPITAL EQUIPMENT NEWS FEB 2014 5

Dimension Unit QY50KA

Overall length mm 13750

Overall width mm 2800

Overall height mm 3520

Total weight in travel kg 41000

Front axle load kg 15000

Rear axle load kg 26000

Engine model WD615.375 (domestic III)

Engine rated power kW/(r/min) 276/2200

the world construction machinery industry. XCMG China built its first crane in 1958 and has grown to be the world’s largest crane manufacturer. The extent of the XCMG Group cannot be underestimated as they manufacture far more than just cranes and loaders. They have perhaps the largest complete product line-up any company ever known.

XCMG has in its history produced machines for the most recognised and time-honoured US and European OEM’s. They have even entered into agreements with companies like Liebherr and Caterpillar, enabling them to build the latest technology trends into their products. The result of which has seen the company using high Swedish steel in the boom manufacturing process, not only making the XCMG cranes durable but also adding value to the Chinese manufactured product.

XCMG has launched a number of ground-breaking products representing their capabilities and illustrating the advanced level which Chinese equipment has achieved in the global arena in recent years. The equipment includes;• 2000 ton all-terrain crane• 4000 ton crawler crane• 12 ton front-end loader, the largest in Africa

• 100 metre aerial platform on a fire truck

The growth of the global crane industry lies rooted in the increase in technological innovation across the globe. Several manufacturers, including XCMG are developing technologically advanced cranes which have better control systems, greater operator safety and comfort and unprecedented efficiency.

Included in these new innovations is the electrical variable frequency drive (VFD) system. This has the capability to control the rotational speed of an alternating current motor. Moreover, a VDF crane only requires a low start current and does not require a peak start current, which makes this crane more precise and accurate than any other cranes such as electro-hydraulic cranes, making them an attractive option for end users.

Locally XCMG AFRICA is managed by a team of highly motivated professionals who have a high degree of competency based on a sound knowledge of the market and the technologies surrounding the XCMG products. This is evident when their volumes are ever increasing to the level where some 500 cranes and 200 pieces of construction equipment have already been placed in the market. Sarens Crane Hire, a name synonymous with heavy lifting has had remarkable success with their XCMG 100 ton units.

One of the innovations which the company has

introduced for their customers is unique Client specific operator training where, for instance, at Grootgeluk Mine they have assisted their client to implement a successful female loader operator initiative. These ladies are currently producing results that are leaving their male counterparts playing catch up.

The growing mining sector, with its high global demand for raw materials, is a key development area for XCMG AFRICA whose personnel are diligently working to provide cost efficient solutions to this sector. Parts backup and 24/7 service availability is a key operating area which has proven to be a great benefit to their clients.

One of the main benefits that the XCMG equipment line-up offers is the fitment of branded components such as Cummins, ZF and Bosch Rexroth in the drive-train and hydraulic system respectively. XCMG AFRICA has entered into full service agreements with these OEM’s who are well represented throughout the country thus ensuring a minimum downtime for their customers.

“We are very upbeat with the successes we have achieved so far and with the emphasis on the maintenance, parts availability and service backup, XCMG will ensure a ‘total service solution’ to our clients, leaving them to concentrate on their core business,” said Richard Bradfield, Marketing Manager. b

The range of equipment offered by XCMG AFRICA includes the following:• Lifting machinery – All-terrain, Hydraulic and Crawler Cranes• Compaction Machinery – Vibratory, Vibratory Asphalt and Pneumatic Compactors• Concrete machinery – Truck Mounted Concrete Pumps and Concrete mixing plants• Earthmoving machinery – Wheel Loaders, Motor Graders, Crawler Bulldozers, Excavators• Mini-Loaders and Back-Hoe Loaders• Road Surface Machinery – Asphalt Plants and Concrete Pavers, Cold Mining Machines


PRODUCT NEWS

Launched globally from the fourth quarter

of 2013, Caterpillar’s new B-Series utility

compactor line-up builds on the success of

the previous generation and comes to market in a

nine model line-up to compete in the 1,8 mt to 5

mt size class. B-Series units are manufactured at

Caterpillar’s Rantigny production facility in France.

“Caterpillar’s primary design goal on the B-Series

is to enable contractors to achieve even more

efficient compaction,” explains Barloworld

Equipment paving product manager, Johan

Hartman, “with multiple vibration frequencies

plus ballast options on specific models to

provide best-in-class versatility on varied job

sites in either granular or asphalt applications.”

(Barloworld Equipment is the Cat dealer for

southern Africa.)

Popular B-Series units for the southern African

market include the CB14B, CB24B and CB34B

models. The vibratory system on these units

provides a good balance between frequency

and amplitude to meet diverse asphalt pavement

applications that include urban streets, paths,

parking lots, driveways, patching and shoulder

work.

The CB14B has a default high frequency of 70 Hz;

whilst the CB24B has three frequency selections,

namely high (63 Hz), middle (52 Hz) and low

(42 Hz). The CB34B in turn has a high and low

frequency selection mode of 55 Hz and 48 Hz.

Standard operating weights for the CB14B,

CB24B and CB34B are 1 520 kg (with a

1 000mm drum), 2 723 kg (1 200 mm drum)

Versatilty

Introducing Caterpillar’s latest

generation B-Series utility

compactors

AND MOBILITY


and 3 699 kg (1 300 mm drum) respectively.

Mid range extra weight machine options are also

available, examples being the Cat CB24B XT and

CB34B XW (with wider 1 400mm drum width).

Optional ballast configurations include the Cat

CB34B and CB34 XW models, which provide the

flexibility to add and remove weight on the drums,

as required, for varied compaction requirements.

Vibratory selection on most models includes front

drum only, rear or both drums.

Each drum is fitted with front and rear scrapers

that are spring-loaded, retractable and self-

adjusting. On the go, the dual-drum drive

powertrain provides continuous full-drum traction

on soft base materials, uneven surfaces and

steeper grades. Meanwhile, the rounded drum

edge prevents cutting into the mat.

For final finishing, Caterpillar also fields two combi

rollers, the Cat CC24B and CC34B, both of which

come standard with rear pneumatic tyres and

a front vibratory drum roller. “Pneumatic tyres

provide a kneading action for a tight mat finish,

creating high ground pressure that penetrates

deep into the lift,” Hartman continues.

A distinctive feature on the new B-Series is their

excellent drum-edge visibility due to the sloped

hood, longitudinal engine mount and narrow frame

design, which improves control for better coverage

and compaction results. A maximum 50 mm drum

offset feature enhances control near curbs and

obstacles while providing more coverage.

Engine power on demand provides the push

needed on grades, with units driven by either a Cat

C1,5 or Cat C2,2 unit depending on the machine

size. (The exception is the Cat CB14B, which is

fitted with a Kohler engine.) These Cat engines are

equipped with multiple speed settings and Eco-

mode, which when selected delivers improved

fuel efficiency and lower sound levels. Well-match

for southern Africa’s climate, the engine cooling

package has an ambient capability of 49°C at

80% load.

“Fast travel speeds ensure excellent mobility,” says

Hartman. “Additionally, the speed remains constant

on grades, with smooth propel lever control at all

speeds.”

The vibratory drum deactivates automatically when

the propel lever is in the neutral position, whilst

the exclusive eccentric weight shaft delivers quick

starts and stops.

The B-Series comes to market with a best-in-class

water spray system. The large capacity water tank

provides up to 12 hours of operation between

refills and is equipped with a low level indicator for

added convenience. Triple filtration delivers reliable

performance and simplifies service.

Intermittent and continuous spray modes enable

the operator to adjust the water flow to match site

conditions, with the spray bars tucked under the

frame for good wind protection.

Adds Hartman: “Along with achieving the right

densities targets, preventing asphalt pickup is the

key to keeping a fresh mat in place and in these

and other areas, the B-Series sets new paving

standards.” ❂

Top left: The Caterpillar B-series compactor showing the ease of maintenance.

Top right: The B-series compactor showing the sloping bonnet for goo visibility.

Bottom: The hydrostatic drive on the front drum showing the front and rear spring loaded retractable and self-adjusting scrapers.


PRUDUCT NEWS

Thanks to a combination of quality and

affordable pricing, Metso’s Indian-

manufactured Nordwheeler portable plants

have proven to be a global hit.

Metso’s crushing and screening technology from

India has assumed an important role in several

infrastructure projects in Asia, Middle East and

Africa. Over a short period of time, Metso has sold

over 30 portable crushing and screening plants

outside India, to Asian and African aggregates

producers, for construction and road projects.

These portable plants are manufactured in Metso’s

factory in Bawal, India. Earlier this year, the factory

passed the milestone of 1000th manufactured

portable plant. “Whenever plant performance and

end product quality are stressed, Metso has a

strong position with its wheel-mounted, portable

plants. They are built with fi eld-proven components

to secure reliable operation and long life,” says Eric

Lavieville, Product Manager for portable plants,

Metso Mining and Construction.

The foundation of each Nordwheeler portable

plant is a rugged steel frame, which Metso

equips according to the customer’s needs and

specifi cations, with jaw, cone or impactor crushers,

required feeders, screens and conveyors.

By combining two or three portable plants, a

complete, mobile crushing and screening process

can be built.

Portable plant FOR ROAD BUILDING AROUND


From Indian technology to global successMetso began building Nordwheeler portable plants

in India ten years ago.”The basic engineering

concept for these machines is originally from

Metso’s European factories. Through a professional

technology transfer, these products were brought

to the Indian market. Here, the models were

further developed for simple and efficient use by

our local engineering teams in Gurgaon,” says

Venkatraman Ravindran, General Manager of

mobile equipment for the Asian market, Metso

Mining and Construction.

“In India alone, we have sold over 900 units. Export

marketing began recently and so far we have sold

plants to Thailand, Oman, Angola, Nigeria, Ghana,

Ethiopia and Mozambique,”he adds.

Metso’s portable plants are most suitable for small

to medium size quarries as well as for contractors,

for capacities between 100 and 400 metric tons

per hour. A standard plant consists of two or three

crushing stages.

Metso Nordwheeler portable plant.

Metso is a leading process performance provider, with

customers in the mining, construction, and oil & gas

industries. Metso is also known for its advanced automation

solutions for pulp, paper and power generation. Our focus is

on the continuous development of intelligent solutions that

improve sustainability and profitability. Metso’s shares are

listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd. Metso employs

18,000 professionals in 50 countries. Expect results.

Type NW96 NW106 NW116

Transport dimensions * *

Length 12 000 mm 13 500 mm 15 300 mm

Width 2 500 mm 3 000 mm 3 500 mm

Height 3 300 mm 3 700 mm 4 100 mm

Weight 26 000 kg 35 500 kg 47 000 kg

Axle weight 16 000 kg 20 000 kg 30 800 kg

King pin weight 10 000 kg 15 500 kg 16 200 kg

Crusher C96 C106 C116

Feed opening

- intake width 930 mm 1 060 mm 1 150 mm

- intake depth 580 mm 700 mm 800 mm

Setting range 60-175 mm 70-200 mm 70-200 mm

Motor power 90 kW 110 kW 132 kW

Feeder TK8-32-2V TK11-42-2V TK11-48-2V

- length 3 200 mm 4 200 mm 4 800 mm

- width 800 mm 1 100 mm 1 100 mm

* Feeder unit removed For inches divide by 25.4 For lbs divide by 0.45 For ft3 multiply by 35.3

Aggregates produced with Metso’s portable plants

can be used in a wide variety of infrastructure

projects to build roads, bridges, railway networks,

airports and to manufacture concrete and asphalt.

Nordwheeler plants are run with environmentally

friendly electrical motors to ensure energy

efficiency. A plant typically consists of a C96,

C106 or C116 range jaw crusher for the primary

stage, followed by adequate secondary and tertiary

cone crushers from the tried-and-tested GP or HP

cone ranges. Instead of a cone crusher, a Barmac

vertical impact crusher can be selected for the

tertiary stage, to secure the good end product

quality and cubicity.

Inclined CVB screens classify the material, and

feeding is handled by either small dump trucks or

front wheel loaders.

In addition to the products, Metso and its world-

wide local network secure supervision of the

erection and commissioning of the plant and

offer comprehensive and continuous after sales

service, including spare and wear parts, and all

maintenance services tailored to the customer’s

need. ❂

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PRODUCT NEWS

Atlas Copco is to launch a new mobile rig for boring so-called opening holes in mines.

The new rig, called Easer, can perform both box hole boring and down-reaming with

a hole diameter of 750 mm, as well as conventional raiseboring with a hole diameter

of up to 1 200 mm.

Since its introduction in the mid-1960s, the

raiseboring technique has been considered as

the safest and most productive way of excavating

raises in most mining applications. In block caving,

and in most types of sublevel mining, a vast

amount of short raises act as openings for the rock

to expand into when blasting.

Traditional raiseboring machines typically require

a concrete platform and tie-down bolts to keep

the machine stable during operation. In the total

turnover time for such short raises the actual

boring time is often below 50%.

The increased demand for a highly mobile and

versatile rig specifi cally designed to create these

opening holes safely and effi ciently, has led to the

development of the Easer. The rig can produce

opening holes with a maximum diameter of 750

mm and a hole depth of up to 60 m. It uses

standard 200 mm (8 in) boring rods with a 228

mm (39 in) pilot drill bit.

All the necessary operating equipment is part of

the carrier, with the exception of the rods, and

the setup procedure does not require any site

preparation.

“Our mission in developing the Easer has been

to speed up the operation,” says Johnny Lyly,

Product Manager at Atlas Copco. “The timeframe

for drilling a 40 meter opening hole, from setup to

take down is less than 30 hours, and set up/take

down is done in less than one hour.”

The Easer offers the same drilling modes as

traditional raiseboring rigs: box hole boring, down-

reaming and conventional raiseboring. To switch

from box hole boring to down-reaming, the gearbox

is rotated 180 degrees – a simple operation that

can be carried out in an underground workshop.

In raiseboring mode, the Easer can drill up to 1

200 mm.

The name Easer is derived from the expression

“ease off”, meaning to take off or release pressure,

which is used in reference to the blast hole into

which rock expands during blasting.

The Easer is scheduled for launch during 2014. ❂

Atlas Copco to launch mobile equipment for

‘OPENING HOLES’ IN MINES


PRODUCT NEWS

Based on the success of the GE HVAC system

supplied for the Class 43 locomotives, Booyco

Engineering was awarded the contract to design

and manufacture the air conditioning units for

Transnet’s Class 34 locomotives.

“This contract forms part of an upgrade project

being undertaken by Transnet and will see

Booyco Engineering fulfi lling an order for fi ve

air conditioning systems. We will leverage the

experience we gained on the Class 43 locomotive

installations to custom engineer the system for

the Class 34 locos,” Pieter de Koning , managing

director of Booyco Engineering, explains.

The tried and tested design of the inverter driven

system, which was engineered for the Class 43

loco, has been incorporated into the Class 34 loco

air conditioning system design. “All components

for our air conditioning systems are selected to

deliver high levels of reliability under extremes of

shock and vibration, dust burden, temperature and

humidity. The Class 34 loco inverter driven system

will provide Transnet with absolute reliability and

optimum performance,” he continues.

The units will be engineered and supplied over a

nine month period in strict accordance with the

requirements of ISO 9001:2008. Performance

testing will be undertaken in Booyco Engineering’s

in-house climate chamber to verify that these units

meet all the operating parameters. Each unit will

then be certifi ed to ensure compliance with the

relevant specifi cations

De Koning points out that, in addition to the type

testing that the fi rst unit of each new design

undergoes, each subsequent unit is run and

key parameters are recorded (routine testing).

“In this way we are able to ensure each unit is

commissioned to the same specifi cation as the

test unit. A further test on the fi rst installed unit will

verify the performance of the air conditioner in situ.

“It is critical that Transnet’s Class 34 loco drivers

operate in an environment that is conducive to

safe working practice and comfort. Long haul

routes and high external ambient temperatures

mean that the absence of a reliable and robust

air conditioning system results in locomotive driver

fatigue and distress. The incorporation of Booyco

Engineering’s tried and tested solution will increase

the productivity levels and wellbeing of the train

drivers,” de Koning concludes. ❂

Class 34 Locos receive cool upgrade

FROM BOOYCO ENGINEERING


In March 2013 Lincoln concluded arrangements

with Ultra-Gard CC to acquire their equipment,

stock-in-trade and the rights to market and install

their lubrication systems as Ultra-Gard – a Division

of LSA Systems.

Christian Murman, the former Managing Member

of Ultra-Gard CC who has in excess of 20 years’

experience in the South African lubrication

equipment business will head up the new division

and become a member of Lincoln’s management

team.

Lincoln Lubrication SA (Pty) Ltd is a well

established South African business with an

excellent reputation within the mining community,

as well as other sectors. The core business is

“Asset Protection Management”.

Asset protection management comes in various

guises, and forms, including automatic lubrication

systems. The Lincoln Automated Lubrication

Systems ensure adequate and sufficient

lubrication on vital bearings and parts of all types

of machinery, resulting in optimized life-span of

critical components, thereby reducing breakdowns

and increasing productivity.

Time is a valuable asset in any business, and where

time is utilized most efficiently, both company and

‘assets’ benefit. Lincoln’s Liquid Fast Fill saves

time both in refueling as well as maintenance and

service schedules. These refueling solutions are

ideal for the mining, forestry, and heavy-industrial

machinery industries. The company also supplies

coupler sets used for fluid delivery in crankcase,

hydraulic, transmission and coolant systems. A full

line of vents, adapters, and swivels are included

to complete any customized installation requests.

Lincoln SA (LSA) offers a comprehensive range

of Fire Suppression Systems and extinguishing

agents in the mining, defense, industrial and

commerce sectors, to protect lives, assets and

property, while focusing on minimizing downtime

and loss of production. The company’s expertise

in this field stretches from mobile equipment to

plant and electrical, and by having an in-depth

understanding of the product offering, LSA

can guide you in choosing the right system for

the right application. Effective fire suppression

solutions include extinguishing agents such as

AFFF, Potassium Aerosol, ABC DCP, Water Mist,

3M™ Novec™ 1230 and others. With systems

designed to suit your individual application, and

to rapidly knock out fires, you will have peace of

mind!

Hoses are often an unseen asset. Hose

replacement is very often carried out as a

routine disposable expense. This however could

be avoided. By using a robust good quality

hose reel, the lifespan of a simple hose can be

increased up to 5 times longer. An advantage

of having a hose safely stored on a hose reel

means less chance of the hoses leaking. Whether

it is water or air, savings on these leakages would

mean a substantial monetary saving for any

business operation. Through the Lincoln hose

reel division, the Reelize, multiple-purpose hose

reel is available, including a

market leading

safety hose

reel. With the

controlled spring

rewind, the

equipment at the

end of the hose

reel, as well as

any equipment

nearby, has far

less chance

of being

damaged.

Also personnel in

close proximity, have

less chance of being

injured. The net result is the

protection of company assets which

ultimately allows for greater profitability. In today’s

competitive world, this could mean the difference

between meeting or not achieving budgets.

Lincoln SA has been a powerful player in the

mining sector and has built up a formidable

reputation. All of the company’s products and

systems are supported

with value added services, such as technical

support, training, installation services and

assistance. ❂

Lincoln raises the bar in

HYDRAULIC AND LUBRICATION SYSTEMS


PRODUCT NEWS

The new Bobcat compact excavators – E62

six-ton and E85 8-ton reduced tail swing

(RTS) models – replace the E60 and E80

models, respectively.

The E62 compact excavator is powered by the

Stage IIIA compliant 36.2Kw, liquid-cooled

Yanmar 4TNV94L diesel engine, running at a

maximum speed of 2200rpm, providing abundant

power and reliability for a machine of this size.

Electronic injection with automatic idle, ensures

optimum fuel effi ciency.

The E85 model is powered by the Yanmar

4TNV98C-VDB8 Stage IIIB compliant diesel

engine, providing 44.3kW of power at 2100rpm

and meeting Stage IIIB emission requirements,

through the use of exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)

and diesel particulate fi lter (DPF) after-treatment

technologies. Complementing the 10% increase

in power over the E80 model, the new E85

excavator offers higher fuel effi ciency, among the

best on the market.

Standard featuresThe excavators feature upgraded hydraulic

systems, resulting in higher pressures and fl ows,

generating smoother and greater digging and

lifting performances.

The E62 compact excavator offers a 10% increase

in arm digging force, to 28.7kN and an 8%

increase in bucket digging force, to 43.1kN, in the

short arm version. In the E85 model, the bucket

Compact and powerful

EXCAVATORSBobcat has launched two new

compact excavators in the six

to eight-ton weight range. The

excavators share many features and

advances to maximise performance,

versatility, operator comfort,

durability, ease of maintenance and

serviceability.

E62 compact excavator


digging force has been significantly increased to

61.8kN, a 13% increase over the previous model.

The machines are equipped with primary and

secondary auxiliary hydraulic lines, offering dual

directional and proportional flow for increased

versatility. A thumb control is integrated in the

joystick for better metering of the boom swing and

the proportional auxiliary hydraulics.

On the new full colour 5.7-inch LCD monitor in the

cab, a clear overview of information and multiple

functionalities can be selected on the Auxiliary

Screen and Anti-theft protection is standard via a

password lock-out system.

Travel motors are equipped with an auto-shift

feature providing improved manoeuvrability,

particularly when turning and levelling, as the

system automatically shifts down under heavy

loads. Travel speeds have been increased in low

range – E62 to 2.6km/h and E85 to 2.7km/h –

and both 4.7km/h, in high range.

To optimise safety in lifting applications, the

machines have boom and arm load holding valves

and an overload warning device as standard, to

facilitate certification for lifting applications.

In common with the other models in the Bobcat

range, the excavators are equipped with a floating

blade feature for improved levelling capabilities.

In the E62 model, the height of the dozer blade

has been increased to further enhance dozer

capability. For efficient refuelling, both machines

are equipped with an electric refuelling pump.

Low emissions and external noise levels (97 and

98 dBA in the E62 and E85, respectively) ensure

the excavators are suitable for operation in noise

sensitive areas.

Low noise, high comfort The space available in the ROPS operator cab is

similar to that found on much larger medium and

heavy-duty machines. The cab has a spacious

entrance and exit, ensuring ease of access.

The interior of the cab has been ergonomically

designed to optimise operator comfort and

features an increased foot rest area and an

additional cup holder, while the spaciousness of

the cab provides a wide field of view and excellent

all-round visibility. The cab lighting, sun visor and

side mirror contribute to a safe and pleasant

working environment for the operator.

The cab offers low operator noise levels of 73 and

71dBA, respectively, in the E62 and E85 models.

Operator comfort is further enhanced by a high

capacity heating and air conditioning system, with

fully adjustable vents installed at the front and rear

of the operator’s seat.

The position and angle of the seat cushion and

the position of the consoles can be adjusted to

suit the operator, with extra comfort provided by

lumbar support.

The compact excavators are designed for

easy, precise controllability with left and right

control stands ergonomically placed for

convenient operation, while the proportional

hydraulic joystick levers have comfortable grips.

Increased serviceabilityThe advanced technology in the E62 and E85

excavators complements powerful performance

with simple and easy maintenance procedures.

Convenient check points make it easy for routine

maintenance, while a tilting cab simplifies

service work.

The large-capacity radiator enables performance

in severe and continuous operations. Easy access

to the radiator and cooler makes cleaning simple.

Various parts of the engine can be accessed

from the side, with the engine oil and fuel filter

attached to the engine body, extending out, for

easy maintenance.

The large capacity two-stage forced air cleaner

removes over 99% of airborne particles, reducing

the risk of engine contamination and lengthening

intervals for cleaning and cartridge change.

Integrated grease piping is designed for easy

maintenance of the swing bearing and swing

cylinder. The fuse box is conveniently located in

a section of the storage compartment behind the

operator’s seat and sufficient space is provided for

easy adjustment or replacement of the fan belt. ❂

www.bobcat.eu

Brief specifications of compact loaders

E62 compact excavator E85 compact excavator

Buckets 0.069-0.175m3 0.20-0.28m3

Operating weight (inc cab/rubber tracks/long arm) 6250kg 8600kg

Digging depth 3815mm (1.6m arm)/4115mm (1.9m arm) 4175mm (1.7m arm)/4625mm (2.25m arm)

Digging reach 6230mm (1.6m arm)/6525mm (1.9m arm) 6915mm (1.7m arm)/7430mm (2.25m arm)

Dump height 4045mm (1.6m arm)/4260 mm (1.9m arm) 4645mm (1.7m arm)/4995mm (2.25m arm)

Digging force over bucket (ISO) 4.4 tons 6.3 tons

Digging force overarm (ISO) 2.9-ton (1.6m arm)/ 2.6-ton (1.9m arm) 4.4 tons (1.7m arm)/3.7tons (2.25m arm)

Boom swing (L/R) 70°/50° 70°/55°

Rear swing radius 1100mm 1300mm

Track shoe width 400mm 450mm

Travel speed low range – 2.6km/h

high range – 4.7km/h

low range – 2.7km/h

high range – 4.7km/h

Auxiliary hydraulic flow 85l/min 95l/min

Traction force 5.6 tons 6.6 tons

Ground pressure (rubber/steel tracks) 0.36kPa 0.39kPa

Engine Yanmar 4TNV94L

Displacement 3054cc

36.2kW @ 2200rpm

Yanmar 4TNV98C

Displacement 3319 cc

Stage IIIB compliant 44.3kW @ 2100rpm

Dimensions in travel position 2550mm high x 1980mm wide x 5670mm long 2655 mm high x 2300 mm wide x 6165 mm long

Overall, the new generation E62 and E85 excavators have been designed to exceed ‘voice of customer’ requirements by establishing a new benchmark for productivity, fuel efficiency, enhanced controllability and high operator comfort, together with improved reliability, durability and reduced maintenance costs.

E85 compact excavator


PRODUCT NEWS

Expanding plant hire company Boels Rental is

investing in a fl eet of JCB machines worth more

than £11 million in their third major order in three

years.

Boels Rental is buying more than 300 machines,

with delivery set to be completed by the end of

March 2014. The deal means that Boels now

runs a fl eet of more than 1,000 JCB machines.

JCB CEO Graeme Macdonald said: “We are

delighted to have secured such a signifi cant

order from one of Europe’s most important rental

companies. This is the third year in succession

that JCB has won this major business from Boels

which speaks volumes for the superior quality,

performance and effi ciency of JCB’s machines.”

The multi-million pound deal has been placed

by the Netherlands-based company for a range

of micro and mini excavators, telescopic handlers

and rough terrain forklift trucks. The Loadall

telescopic handlers and JCB rough terrain forklifts

are all powered by JCB’s Ecomax engine, which

offers fuel savings of up to 7%.

Pierre Boels, CEO of Boels, said: “Performance

and effi ciency were key factors in our decision to

purchase the JCB machines. In particular, the fuel

savings offered by the Ecomax-powered products

are particularly important, as being environmentally

responsible is essential to our business.”

All the machines are also being supplied with

JCB’s LiveLink telematics system which monitors

service requirements and protects them from theft.

The Boels business, based in the Maastricht

region, started in 1977 when Pierre Boels Senior

began a small tool rental enterprise from his

garage with a single grinding machine. The fi rm

has more than 300 outlets and operates from

more than 1,800 rental locations in hardware

stores in The Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg,

Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Italy, Slovakia

and Poland. The company employs more than

2,300 people. ❂

www.jcb.com

Fuel effi ciency key to boels

RENTAL ORDER FOR FLEET OF JCB MACHINES

“The multi-million pound deal has been placed by the Netherlands-based company for a range of micro and mini excavators, telescopic handlers and rough terrain forklift trucks.”


Southwest Group and DCD Venco

OFFICIALLY LAUNCH NEW GRAVICO BRAND 6 November , 2013: DCD Venco - a specialist in

the fabrication, manufacture and refurbishment of

medium to heavy duty mechanical components

- has been formally named as the African

manufacturing partner for the Southwest Group’s

new range of ‘Gravico’ aftermarket attachments

for surface mining equipment, being offi cially

launched on 31 October 2013.

The Netherlands-based Southwest Group

specialises in the engineering and development

of a wide range of surface mining aftermarket

attachments across the globe, to which it holds

the full intellectual property rights to. Locally, the

attachments will be branded as Gravico, and will

be manufactured exclusively at DCD Venco’s 25

ha production facility in Newcastle, Kwa-Zulu

Natal.

DCD Venco, which is a division of international

manufacturing and engineering company DCD,

boasts the capacity to fabricate and manufacture

components of up to 50 tons for OEM equipment,

which ranges from dump trucks and bulldozers,

to wagon tipplers, mills and power station

components.

Southwest Group managing director Louw Kriel

states that the Gravico line of surface mining

aftermarket attachments will include; backload

buckets and front shovel buckets varying in

capacities ranging from 7 m3 to 52 m3; wheel

loader buckets from 10 m3 to 20 m3, dragline

buckets from 30 m3 to 105 m3 and dragline

rigging, to dump truck bowls varying from 80 tons

to 363 tons in capacity.

“The main area of focus for Gravico will be to

supply a high-end range of competitively-priced

attachments for equipment that is used during the

excavation and extraction processes in surface

mining projects. DCD Venco was selected as the

local manufacturing partner of choice for Gravico,

due to its large manufacturing capacity and

excellent reputation for quality and reliability,” he

says.

DCD Venco general manager Willem Mare

points out that the company boasts numerous

certifi cations, including; ISO 9001, ISO 3834,

OSHAS 18001 and ISO 14001, which exceed

local industry benchmarks. “These

certifi cations ensure an excellent

return-on-investment for a number

of high profi le end users that

require the highest standards

of quality in effi cient turnaround

times.”

Intellectual property in the

manufacturing sector can take

many years to develop, and Mare

reveals that lead times have now

been dramatically reduced as a

direct result of DCD Venco being

named as the offi cial manufacturing

partner for Gravico. “This synergy

between Southwest Group and

DCD Venco places Gravico at the

forefront of innovation.”

According to Kriel, the design

objectives of Gravico is to

ultimately reduce long term ownership and

operational costs for the end user. “Although the

initial purchase price of a Gravico surface mining

aftermarket attachment may not be lower, the high

quality design, competitive warranty and extended

maintenance and repair intervals will ultimately

result in long term savings.”

Mare expects production of the Gravico range of

surface mining aftermarket attachments to begin

in November 2013. “The attachments will initially

be manufactured on an order basis. We have

an in-depth understanding of the local mining

market and, in order to provide the end user with

maximum value in terms of optimisation, we will

be fl exible according to each individual project

portfolio.”

As investment in the African mining sector

continues to increase steadily, Kriel is confi dent

that the Gravico brand will obtain measurable

market share. “Consistent growth in the African

mining sector has prompted a spike in the demand

for aftermarket attachments. Given the combined

expertise and experience of the Southwest Group

and DCD Venco in this sector, I believe that

Gravico will prove to be a strong competitor in the

near future,” he concludes. ❂Web: www.ngage.co.za

From left Louw Kriel,Willem Mare and Rob King

Southwest Group managing director Louw Kriel

Truck bodies.

Hydraulic excavator and backhoe buckets.


HEAVY LIFTING

A Grove RT765E-2 rough-terrain crane has

relocated an 87-year-old Viking ship in

Duluth, Minn. The ship was located in a

park that sits directly over an interstate. With strict

size and weight limitations, uneven terrain and an

irreplaceable load, the 65 USt capacity crane had

much to contend with. But the complex project

was completed successfully – and at no cost.

Wisconsin-based Viant Crane supplied the

RT76E5-2 to the complex project. After funding

fell through, Viant was pleased to overcome the

many challenges of the unique project at no

charge, as Nick Minardi, director of operations,

explains:

“We believe in giving back to the community

and we didn’t want to see this project canceled

Grove RT765E-2


RELOCATES HISTORIC VIKING SHIP

because of lack of funding,” Minardi said. “We

chose the Grove RT765E-2 for the job because we

knew that Grove cranes give you smooth, constant

operation and controls that are immediately

responsive. We were confident that our operator

would feel comfortable and be in total control of

this fragile load.”

The RT76E5-2 lifted the 4.65 USt vessel three

times. First, the ship was raised 65 ft into the air

so it could be swung 180° over nearby trees to

avoid damaging them. Then, it was placed on a

light pickup trailer to keep the total weight within

the park’s limits before being moved about 600

yards. Finally, the ship was lifted onto a third trailer

that met highway weight and clearance regulations.

Because the park sits on top of Interstate 35, Viant

had to use a crane that fit within the park’s 11 ft

wide boardwalk. Viant initially planned to use an 80

USt crane from its fleet, but its footprint was too

large. So, the company bought a new RT765E-2,

which measures only 10 ft 6 in wide and fits within

the park’s weight limit.

Grove’s RT765E-2 offers a 110 ft four-section,

full power Megaform boom, which easily handled

the 4.65 USt ship. It’s an extremely mobile crane

with four-wheel, multi-mode steering and Full Vision

cab – all of which helped Viant’s crane operator

navigate the tight job site.

In all, the complicated endeavor was a complete

success, thanks to months of careful planning and

precision picks from experienced operators. “The

RT765E-2 performed outstandingly,” Minardi said.

“There was very rough terrain on the job site, but

because of the crane’s physical size and four-way

steering capability, we were able to execute the

project flawlessly.”

Viant opened in January of 2011 with 13 cranes.

Only three years later, its fleet has grown to 38

cranes, ranging from 15 USt to 300 USt. The

company offers crane rentals, and specialty rigging

and transportation, among other services.

“We have 38 Grove and Manitowoc cranes in our

fleet,” Minardi said. “We don’t operate anything

else. We believe and know—and our customers

know—that it’s the best product line. They are the

most reliable cranes on the market.”

“We’re honored to have Viant’s business,” adds

Carston Larson, vice president at the company.

“Our two companies make for good partners.”

The Leif Erikson Viking ship set sail for North

America in 1926. Commanded by Gerhard

Folgero, the trip replicated the voyage of Leif

Erikson, who was the first European to land on

the continent some 500 years before Christopher

Columbus. After stops in Iceland, Greenland,

Newfoundland and Boston, Mass., the ship came

to rest in Duluth, where it fell into a state of

disrepair. Once restoration work is complete, the

ship will be displayed in Duluth museum. ❂


HEAVY LIFTING

Kobelco’s Crawler Crane line-up is engineered

to be the best crawler cranes in the industry!

The G-series models will be the exciting

main attraction at the Kobelco Cranes exhibit at

CONEXPO-CON/AGG. These innovative cranes

have been created from end users and real jobsite

experiences, incorporating transport, assembl y, and

operator friendly concepts. Some features include

a nested boom for easier transport, and a footprint

smaller than other cranes in its class for better

maneuverability. The cab and design of the crane

add to the operator’s comfort and safety.

All G-Series models are engineered with “G Mode”

to help conserve energy. The winch in this series

allows for maximum speed even at low idle,

saving energy. Its Auto Idle Stop feature stops

the engine when the crane is stopped, which

lowers emissions. And its new Interim Tier IV clean

diesel engine, which complies with EPA Interim

standards, reduces fuel consumption by 30%.

The rated output of the new engines has been

upgraded from the previous series for the best fi t

in crane operations.

Kobelco Cranes

G-SERIES MODELS


Other re-design features of the G-Series include

a compact structure for transportability, a larger

cab design, an LMI touch screen, a counterweight

detection device, an improved counterweight

self-installation mechanism, and newly improved,

shorter control levers. Other standard features

in the new cab design include a swing limiter,

anemometer, and reduced charts.

Kobelco only manufactures and supports Crawler

cranes. This singular focus is unique in the

crane world, and allows Kobelco Cranes to have

relationships with owners that go way beyond the

normal O.E.M.- customer transaction.

The G-Series is a “versatile” crane designed

to stand front and center in many applications.

The cranes were designed for ease of use and

simplicity, with the customer in mind.

CK1100G:The CK1100G has a maximum lifting capacity of

220,000 lbs. Its boom length spans from 40 to 200

ft. Its fixed jib offers a maximum lifting capacity of

24,000 lbs. The maximum combination between

the two is 250 ft. The crawler’s engine is a 285-hp

2100-rpm HINO four-cycle, water-cooled, vertical

inline, direct-injection, turbo-charged model with

an intercooler. The crawler’s fuel tank holds 106

gallons.

Its main and auxiliary winches have a maximum line

speed of 390 ft./min., and a rated single-line line

pull of 46,800 lbf. It travels at 1.07 mph, has an

operating weight of 198,500 lbs., transport weight

of 95,200 lbs., and 69,000 lbs. of counterweight.

CK1600G:The CK1600G has a maximum lifting capacity

of 320,000 lbs. Its nested boom length spans

from 50 to 250 ft. Its fixed jib offers a maximum

lifting capacity of 59,000 lbs. The maximum

combination between the two is 300 ft. The

crawler’s engine is a 363-hp 1850-rpm HINO

four-cycle, water-cooled, vertical inline, direct-

injection, turbo-charged model with an intercooler.

The crawler’s fuel tank holds 106 gallons.

Its main and auxiliary winches have a maximum

line speed of 394 ft./min., and a rated single-line

line pull of 52,500 lbf. It travels at .81 mph, has

an operating weight of 303,400 lbs., transport

weight of 84,200 lbs., and 121,300 lbs. of

counterweight.

CK2750G:The CK2750 has a maximum lifting capacity of

550,000 lbs. Its nested boom length spans from

50 to 300 ft. Its fixed jib offers a maximum lifting

capacity of 373,400 lbs., and reaches to 100 ft.

The maximum combination between the two is

350 ft. The crawler’s engine is a 363-hp 1850-

rpm HINO four-cycle, water-cooled, vertical

inline, direct-injection, turbo-charged model

with an intercooler. The crawler’s fuel tank holds

106 gallons.

Its main and auxiliary winches have a maximum

line speed of 361 ft./min., and a rated single-line

line pull of 56,700 lbf. It travels at .62 mph, has an

operating weight of 481,700 lbs., transport weight

of 99,800 lbs., and 200,900 lbs. of counterweight.

KCross:The Kobelco Remote Observation Satellite System,

or KCross, is standard on all G Series models

and is a proprietary system that allows remote

monitoring of the unit from the owner’s desktop.

The system was designed to be as user friendly

as possible, providing daily, weekly, and monthly

reports that the owner can print. This allows him

to look at all of the cranes data in a simple and

easy-to-read format.

The owner can simply log on and click the daily

report tab, and a one-page report will show

the hours the unit worked, how much fuel was

consumed, how many minutes the crane idled,

the main winch was used, how many minutes

the crane travelled, how many minutes the crane

slewed, how many minutes the crane held a load,

what percentage of chart the crane lifted, and

much more.

Training Simulators:Kobelco prides itself on its dedication to service

training, and the fact that the company is currently

building a “G” Series service training simulator

that will be used to train service personnel from

dealers to crane owners that bear that dedication

out. The simulators are built to be shipped to the

customer’s yard for schools onsite. As always,

Kobelco schools are free of charge because it

is our belief that the more people who know our

systems, the easier it is to minimize downtime.

The G-Series simulator will be completed and on

display at ConExpo alongside the CK-III simulator.

The G-series cranes lifting capacities range from

85 to 275 U.S. tons for North America and 60

to 250 metric tons for Europe. The G-series was

newly designed, upgraded and improved from the

customer’s point of view with safety, reliability and

efficiency in mind.

Kobelco Cranes is renowned for smart engineering

- aiming to increase versatility and flexibility with

productivity boosting technical advances - from

advanced winch systems to self-diagnostic multi-

display monitors. All designed to give users a

competitive edge and provide top performance.

The wide track system of the Kobelco Crawler crane showing its low centre of gravity.


CONSTRUCTION

Founded in March 2003, Mont Blanc

Construction is capable of handling complex

and demanding projects. Undertaking

general building, retail and commercial

construction works, as well as civil works, the

company’s growth has resulted in the need to

acquire its own capital equipment.

Jacques Tomlinson of Mont Blanc Construction

said that the professionalism exhibited by MB Plant

SA, local distributors for the New Holland range of

equipment, was a driving factor in the company’s

decision-making process. “We were impressed

by the service level agreement drafted by MB

Plant SA and we were attracted to the quality

and reputation of the New Holland equipment we

selected.”

MB Plant delivered two B908 backhoe loaders,

two L225 skid steer loaders equipped with fork

attachments and three LM1745 telehandlers

to Mont Blanc Construction in mid-2013. “We

previously hired in New Holland equipment and

decided to select the same models, based on their

excellent performance and reliability,” Tomlinson

explained.

The equipment is being utilised across all of Mont

Blanc’s projects, and is moved to wherever it is

required. Tomlinson pointed out that each item is

currently averaging 6.5 hours operation per day

and performing well. “We have seen a positive

saving on external hiring costs and the fact that

the equipment is now branded with our logo has

resulted in a positive image for our company in the

market place.”

The B908 backhoe loaders are powered by

Mont Blanc construction converts to

NEW HOLLAND EQUIPMENT

LM1745 Telehandler

4.5 litre turbocharged engines. The unique load

sensitive hydraulic system, incorporating a fixed

displacement gear pump, ensures that optimum

tear out/digging force is achieved at the lowest

possible engine RPM resulting in significant fuel

savings reduced engine emissions and low noise

levels, making it ideal for use in residential and

business areas. In addition, the rubber pads under

the stabilisers reduce ground damage in sensitive

operating conditions.

Easy levelling is provided as a result of the

loader float function controlled from the joystick

and shorter cycle times can be attributed to

the automatic return-to-dig button. “The B908

provides excellent traction in the worst conditions,

thanks to a 100% lockable differential,” said Darrel

Holton, General Manager for MB Plant SA.

The LL225 skid steer loaders include New

Holland’s patented vertical lift Super Boom®

design, which is known for its best-in-class

forward dump height and reach. “These loaders

more efficiently load materials to the centre of

the truck. In addition, the industry leading bucket

breakout force and dump angle, provide fast cycle

times and improve productivity,” said Holton.

The LL225 skid steer loaders have the longest

wheelbase in the industry and a low centre of

gravity, making them the most stable machines

on the market. In addition, operator comfort is

ensured with the widest, most comfortable cab

in the industry that provides more head and foot

room, and offers twice the visibility in critical zones.

New Holland’s LM1745 telehandler has a spacious

cab for maximum operator comfort. With enhanced

visibility provided by the rounded front profile

and large glass area of 8.1 m2, this machine is

perfect for use in restricted working spaces. These

telehandlers feature a single lever multifunction

manipulator. The boom lifting/lowering and the

fork or bucket, closing/opening are hydraulically

controlled by moving the manipulator respectively

back and forth, and left and right. Dependent on the

model, the boom extension/retraction is operated

by an on/off electrical button or by an electro-

proportional ‘rocker’.

“All New Holland telehandlers feature an

outstanding steering capability of 3.89 m. They

also feature four-wheel steering with three different

positions, which may be easily selected by a

switch, protected against accidental inputs. This

allows the operator to choose the most suitable

steering configuration, according to the type of

job,” said Holton.

“The service provided by MB Plant SA has been

exemplary and the machines are an ‘asset’ in

more than just the financial meaning of the word,”

Tomlinson concluded. ❂

LL225 Skidsteer loader

MINING

While Chinese machines are pouring into Africa, a

South African mining equipment manufacturer is

quietly making its mark in the People’s Republic.

Johannesburg-based Osborn has secured its fi rst ever

export order to China, for a modular plant to be utilised

in iron ore processing.

“This is a ground-breaking order,” enthuses marketing

director Martin Botha. “It is an exciting and signifi cant

turnaround to see a South African machine shipped to

China, while machines from China are being shipped to

mines around Africa. It’s a refl ection of the exceptional

quality of Osborn’s equipment,” he adds.

Osborn won this R20-million export order amid stiff

competition from leading global players.

The Osborn modular plant - which Botha says will

replace a “locally-made kit” at the Chinese operation

- comprises a primary Osborn jaw crusher, secondary

cone crusher, screen and tertiary cone crusher. With a

capacity of 300 tph, the Osborn plant will produce a

nominal -12mm product.

Osborn has partnered with a China-based company

that will undertake the manufacture of the plant’s

conveyors.

This order is the latest in a series of sales that Osborn

has netted - locally and further afi eld - for its SA-

designed and built modular crushing and screening

plants. The company has recently supplied modular

plants to several South African mines, as well as

operations in Lesotho, Mozambique, Zambia, Burkina

Faso, Guinea and Namibia, Botha reveals.

“New and existing customers are recognising the

value of Osborn’s exceptional modular plants. They

are easy to build and are mounted on skids, so they

are easier to set up. They are also easy to transport

and re-erect on a new site. These plants are designed

to fi t into containers when they are dismantled, which

makes transportation easier and cheaper. There’s less

civils work and they can be transported, assembled

and dismantled easily and quickly. Customers also

recognise that Osborn’s machines are more robust

and wear resistant, having dead box areas to improve

liner wear and machine wear. It is proving a recipe for

success.”

Three plants are available, in different sizes - the

modular jaw crushing plant (sizes 2540, 3042, 3055,

3648), modular cone crushing plant (sizes 38, 44, 52,

57) and a modular screening plant (sizes 6’, 7’ and

8’ double and triple decks). With the addition of its

KPI-JCI Vertical Shaft and Horizontal Shaft Impactors to

the modular set-up, Osborn can also offer a full quarry

processing plant. ❂

IRON ORE OPERATION IN CHINA CHOOSES Osborn’s SA-designed and manufactured modular plant


MINING

IMS Engineering (Pty) Ltd, are pleased

to announce that as of 1 October 2013,

allmineral (Pty) Limited have relocated offi ces

into IMS’s state-of-the-art premises in Spartan,

Johannesburg.

IMS CEO Paul Bracher says that the move signals

the full and successful integration of allmineral

South Africa into the IMS Group. “This has added

signifi cant strength to the IMS group,” he says.

“With allmineral’s expertise in the benefi ciation

of minerals, as well as sand and gravel, IMS is

able to offer a comprehensive set of separation

technologies and solutions to the market, drawing

on local and global expertise. allmineral provides a

perfect complement to our crushing as well as our

Steinert Separation equipment that allows us to

provide highly innovative crushing and separation

solutions.

Bryan Hockley, allmineral Operations Manager,

says that being under one roof with the rest of

the organisation is benefi cial as allmineral is better

able to take advantage of the obvious synergies

that exist between allmineral and the rest of IMS.

“A good example of this is the IMS test centre

which has attracted much attention in the industry

and draws to these premises important industry

players. We have already begun the process of

installing, as part of the test centre, allmineral

machines that will enable our engineers to conduct

informative tests with clients’ materials, to ensure

that they are able to pick the right sorting solutions

for their specifi c materials,” says Hockley.

The fi rst allmineral machines in the test centre

will be the minjig and minifl ux, which are specially

designed for test work, handling about 300-

400kg at a time.

The minifl ux, with a capacity of 300kg/h, is for the

separation of slurried fi nes. Its main applications

are in sand, ore, coal, heavy mineral sands and

slag. It performs classifying, separating, thickening

and desliming in one step and is very easy to

operate. Its technology comprises: fl uidized bed

separator for the production of three classifi ed

products; fl uidized bed with autogenous heavy

media; fully automatic process control and it has

no moving parts.

The minijig, is a wet jigging machine for density

separation. It is an air-pulsed jig with minimum

energy consumption. Its main applications are

ore, coal, gravel, sand, industrial minerals, crushed

stones, shredded material, metal, slag, rubble and

recycling materials. It is easy to operate and can

handle particle sizes from 50 mm to 1 mm (16

mesh) with a capacity of 30- 50 kg of material

per batch.

Hockley says that these machines are specially

designed for sample testing to make these

informative tests more convenient to handle and

adds that later the minimag, a wet, high-intensity

allmineral & IMS

UNDER ONE ROOF

magnetic separator will also become part of the

test centre.

Bracher says that allmineral and IMS’s Steinert

sensor-sorting technology are an excellent mix.

“Where Steinert specialises in magnetic separation

and sensor sorting, including X-ray and 3D sorting

providing low intensity magnetic separation

(LIMS) and medium intensity magnetic separation

(MIMS), allmineral specializes in wet high intensity

magnetic separation (WHIMS). What makes this

arrangement so advantageous to our customers

is how well these portfolios dovetail, completing

IMS’s offering.

“The logistics of the physical integration of

allmineral into IMS have been smooth, with both

companies recognizing the mutual benefit of the

move. IMS will benefit from the additional product

technology, while allmineral will be able to leverage

off IMS’s service and capabilities including

test facilities, warehousing, stores, workshop

capabilities, service network, engineering, sales,

logistics, admin and marketing.

The allmineral team comprises Bracher and

Hockley and Andre Nortje who manages the day

to day operations, sales and technical issues and

Jacqui Friedman who is responsible for Spares. ❂


QUARRYING

The Powerscreen® Warrior 1400X screen

was launched in 2012 at Hillhead and since

then it has impressed customers across

Europe. Powerscreen New England, a long serving

distributor in north-eastern USA, purchased the

fi rst Warrior 1400X for the American market and it

has since been sold to Carrier Home Builders Inc.

Carrier Home Builders, Inc., established in 1971,

is a family run business with 12 employees and

more than 40 years of industry experience in the

construction industry. Carrier Home Builders has

rented many Powerscreen machines over the

past 6 years. They recently bought and installed

their fi rst Warrior 1400X screen for their recent

project in Farmington, CT. The machine is working

in topsoil, sand and gravel applications and is also

making stone with a Powerscreen 1000 Maxtrak

cone crusher.

Carrier Home Builders tested a Powerscreen

Warrior 800 screen and were impressed with

the capability of the machine. Steve Carrier, Vice

President of Carrier Home Builders, said, “ We

couldn’t believe what the little machine was

capable of doing. However, once we saw the

Warrior 1400X, we made the diffi cult decision to

buy the bigger machine with the higher capacity.”

Powerscreen® Warrior 1400X screen

TAKING ON THE USA


“We couldn’t believe what the little machine was capable of doing. However, once we saw the Warrior 1400X, we made the diffi cult decision to buy the bigger machine with the higher capacity.”

Output Potential: up to 500 tph (551 US tph)

Warrior 1400X (Incline Belt Feeder) 2 Way Split 3 Way Split

Weight (Est) 25,000kg (55,115lbs) 27,500kgs (60,627lbs)

Transport width 2.75m (9’) 2.75m (9’)

Transport length 13.62m (44’8”) 14.17m (46’6”)

Transport height 3.20m (10’6”) 3.2m (10’6”)

Working width 8.13m (26’8”) 12.59m (41’3”)

Working length 13.96m (45’10”) 14.20m (46’7”)

Working height 4.40m (14’5”) 4.57m (15’) (hopper extended)

4.87m (16’) (hopper extended, 300mm

(12”) riser)

Screen unit 3.6m x 1.25m (12’ x 4.5’) 3.6m x 1.25m (12’ x 4.5’)

The features of the Warrior 1400X screen

impressed Carrier. “There were various impressive

aspects of the machine, primarily how well it

performed as a fi nishing screen and not just as

a scalping screen. We were blown away with its

performance in top soil and we liked the ground

clearance of the machine.”

The Powerscreen Warrior 1400X screen was

designed with serviceability in mind, serviceability

features include a class-leading screen box

raise function and the unique ability to raise the

collection conveyor. The standard spec machine

is built with all parts to easily convert from 2 to

3 way split machine on site. Carrier said, “It was

easy to set up and work on, there was little need

for wrenches and screen changing was easy.

Another key benefi t for us was that we could load

the machine from the back with a loader or fold

the sides down to load with an excavator from the

sides.”

Carrier went on to talk about why they were a

repeat customer of Powerscreen New England.

“It is important to have an in-state dealer,

Powerscreen New England is only ever a phone

call away. They have a service hub close by and

parts in stock when we need them. We have

worked with Graham Wylie [from Powerscreen

New England] for over 5 years now and are

assured by his product knowledge and experience

in the industry.”

The Warrior 1400X screen has also been designed

with economy in mind with reduced engine

running speed and enhanced hydraulics, resulting

in a reduction in fuel consumption compared to

the previous model . This can translate into a

substantial fi nancial saving for customers over the

lifetime of the machine.

The Warrior 1400X screen can be fi tted with either

a Tier 3 / Stage 3A Caterpillar C4.4 ATAAC - 4

cylinder diesel engine developing 90kW (120hp)

at 1800 rpm, or a Tier 4i / Stage 3B Caterpillar

C4.4 - 4 cylinder diesel engine developing 82kW

(110hp) at 1800 rpm. ❂


TRAILERS

The PXE low-loader with 9 axle lines,

confi gured with an ICP Inter-dolly with 3-axle

lines and Pendel-X low-loader with 6-axle

lines, is the latest showpiece in the Nooteboom

low-loader programme. The fi rst combination was

recently delivered to the Danish company Bomholt

and offers a gross combination weight of around

155 tonnes (at 80km/h) on the European roads.

By now several of these new combinations have

been sold and will soon be ready to be delivered.

This is the largest Nooteboom low-loader

combination and it is the ideal transport solution

for ultra-heavy loads with a gross combination

weight of as much as 196 tonnes at low speed. It

also offers important advantages – including lower

running costs–when compared with the more

complex, heavier and more expensive modular

trailers.

Expansion low-loader programmeWith this new 3+6 PXE low-loader Nooteboom

has once again realised an important step in the

customer-oriented expansion of their low-loader

programme. It provides the customer with a wide

choice of axle assemblies, Interdollies, Jeepdollies,

load fl oors and goosenecks to confi gure a

custom-made transport solution.

Response to stricter regulationsWith the latest PXE low-loader9-axle lines

Nooteboom responds fully to the European trend

with respect to the stricter regulations concerning

axle weight limits. The dynamic load on roads,

viaducts and bridges has increased over the last

few years. Increased traffi c intensity and higher

Nooteboom provides

AN ADVANTAGE FOR ULTRA-HEAVY LOADS


Loading and unloading the self-propelled

machines is also much quicker and easier with the

Nooteboom PXE low-loader. The gooseneck with

ICP Inter-dolly is very easily uncoupled from the

load floor. And the ICP Inter-dolly can simply be

placed on the load floor to achieve a much shorter

combination length. This is especially important

when driving without a load. It offers important

advantages in permits, transport escorts, transport

efficiency, fuel and tyre wear.

Wide excavator troughThe ultra-deep and wide excavator trough in

the Nooteboom PXE low-loader is another big

advantage compared with a modular trailer. It

makes it much easier for the driver to load, for

instance, an excavator without exceeding the

maximum height limits. Because the boom can be

positioned in the trough the transport height will

be much lower and there is no need to demount

the boom either.

Special hydraulic gooseneckThis 3+6 PXE low-loader combination is

equipped with the extremely reputable and reliable

detachable hydroneck, which is optimized as

standard to be used with 4-axleand 5-axleheavy

transport tractors with a fifth wheel weight of 32

tonnes at 80 km/h. For loads with a high centre of

gravity the gooseneck can easily be switched from

a 3-point to a 4-point hydraulic support by using

a lever. The lateral stability will be much improved

and this will increase transport safety. ❂

average speeds have resulted in more dynamic

load on roads, viaducts and bridges. The risk of

causing damage to the infrastructure is therefore

also greater.

In order to still realise the required - or even larger

– load capacity, without exceeding the individual

permitted axle loads, there is an increasing

demand in the European abnormal transport

sector for larger low-loader combinations. The

new Nooteboom PXE low-loader with 6 axle lines

and ICP Inter-dolly with 3axle lines is the perfect

answer. This innovative transport solution is fully

optimized for 12 tonnes per axle line at 80 km/h

and is therefore is the most profitable option for

European special and heavy transport operations.

A feature of the Nooteboom 3+6 PXE low-

loader is its extremely straightforward operation

compared with modular trailers. All functions

of the low-loader combination are simple and

straightforward to control, using control levers and

buttons only. With modular trailers this is much

more complicated and it means that the driver can

easily make mistakes when operating the vehicle.

“It provides the customer with a wide choice of axle assemblies, Interdollies, Jeepdollies, load floors and goosenecks to configure a custom-made transport solution.”


HEALTH & SAFETY

One such example, for instance, is a driver

descending an incline in the wrong gear,

thus putting stress on the braking system

which could result in a brake failure. Another is

rain, which could make controlling a front end

loader diffi cult and dangerous.

Anglo American’s Kumba Iron Ore Sishen operation

has been making operations at the mine safer by

using simulators to train their operators to deal with

real life work situations like these.

Simulators have helped bridge the gap between

theory and best practice equipment operations. The

machines are not merely computer programmes,

but hyper realistic systems and modelled vehicles

that operate in a 3D world, accurately emulating

Sishen’s operations.

Making Sishen

SAFER WITH SIMULATIONThere are the normal operating procedures on a mine designed to get

everyone home safely every day. Then there are the everyday incidents

that remind miners of the possible dangers that they face if the rules

are not followed.


Wynand de Klerk, Sishen’s senior training officer,

says that simulator technology enables his trainees

to learn, practice, and repeat procedures as often

as necessary in order to correct mistakes, fine-tune

their skills, and optimise outcomes. he believes that

Sishen’s safety record, lost time injury frequency

rate (LTIFR) of 0.10 per 200 000 hours worked,

is owing to the fact that operators can develop and

refine their skills, without compromising the safety

on the mine.

Sishen’s training facility allows Kumba Iron Ore

employees to be trained to react safely and

efficiently in emergency situations, such as a

brake failure or engine fire. Novice operators are

given at least three months training on a simulator

before they are allowed to go near a piece of

heavy machinery. This training programme, says

Wynand, allows the company to see benefits in

three different areas: safety, productivity and best

practice machine use.

“By the time a new operator takes control, he has

been trained to standards that make operations

safer and more efficient. He is trained in best

practice for equipment use and simulators mean

we don’t have to impede operations by taking real

machinery out of production during training.”

The simulators at Sishen allow instructors to

set standard exercises and then inject different

hazards into each scenario. The advanced

computing system allows instructors to monitor

real time operations and measure them against

the student’s historical performance. It also allows

instructors to replay each simulation with the

trainee to help identify and work on shortcomings.

The simulators – a tracked bulldozer, a wheeled

bulldozer, and excavator, surface drill rig, haul

truck, face shovel and front-end loader – cover

the four critical mining processes: hauling, drilling,

digging and loading. Training in these skills is

also an ongoing process. Follow up testing in the

simulators is conducted after the first three months

on the job.

“We run refresher courses for every operator

every year. With the simulator we are able to test

theoretical and practical knowledge,” adds de

Klerk.

Linda Sambu, Kumba Iron Ore’s chief safety officer,

concludes that the value of simulator training has

been a boon for Sishen’s operations. “Simulators

allow us excellent integration between training and

operations and ensure the best possible operating

standards. In line with Anglo American’s vision to

achieve Zero Harm, we regard employee safety

as our number one priority and simulator based

training is one of the key contributors to achieving

our goal.” ❂


HEALTH & SAFETY

During the next six months, the Chemical and Allied

Industries’ Association (CAIA) will be highlighting

aspects relating to the safe transportation of

dangerous goods. This is of particular importance

to the chemical industry as incidents involving

dangerous goods on our roads have multiple

implications which need to be avoided. In this fi rst

article, CAIA focusses on the prevention of road

accidents and the management of incidents when

they do occur. The next fi ve topics will cover:

• Driver wellness

• Behaviour-based safety programmes for

drivers

• Vehicle condition and roadwortyness

• Route risk assessment

• Legal compliance

It is common knowledge that South Africa

experiences an unacceptably high rate of road

incidents, many of which result in fatalities.

Signifi cant numbers of fatalities, injuries and

incidents that are damaging to the environment

can be prevented by addressing their leading

causes which include; excess speed, drinking

and driving, poorly designed and inadequately

maintained roads, unroadworthy vehicles resulting

in vehicle failure, huge volumes of traffi c, driver

error and non-compliance with road traffi c

regulations. Because the chemical industry in

South Africa is an important driver of the economy,

it is imperative that the chemical industry places

more focus on reducing road incidents.

The release of hazardous materials, which are a major

component of products of the chemical industry,

could endanger people, damage property and

cause serious environmental damage. Additionally,

public disruption - which can result in evacuations

and inconveniences, road closures and damage to

road surfaces and infrastructure - could negatively

affect the public’s perception of the signifi cant

programmes and initiatives that companies already

implement to reduce road incidents.

The high risks associated with transporting

dangerous goods on South Africa’s roads

therefore requires the strictest observation of

safety, health and environmental practices, given

that many incidents are caused by external factors

which are beyond the control of the company

and driver. This demands the ongoing training of

drivers and handlers of chemicals, stringent design

rules for vehicles, the appropriate management of

road incidents and premium insurance coverage.

The safe handling and transportation of chemical

products and waste is a very important aspect

and integral part of the Responsible Care (RC)

Initiative. CAIA is the custodian of Responsible

Care in South Africa. RC is a voluntary initiative of

the chemical and allied industries that strives for

continuous improvement in occupational safety,

health and environmental performance.

Companies that are signatories to the Responsible

Care initiative are required to ensure that their

transport service providers comply with the

requirements of the South African Safety and

Quality Assessment System (SA SQAS). The SA

SQAS is designed to evaluate the quality, safety

and environmental performance of chemical

distributors in a uniform manner, by means of a

single standardised assessment. Amongst other

indicators, the SA SQAS audit protocol assesses

if the transport company has appropriately

investigated road accidents that the company’s

vehicles have been involved in, and if the outcomes

from the investigation are communicated to drivers

and company employees. It also assesses if

preventative measures to mitigate the risk of re-

occurrence have been implemented successfully.

Measures are also implemented to prevent

incidents during the transport of dangerous

goods, including ensuring vehicles and equipment

comply with high vehicle safety and maintenance

standards. It is also everyone’s responsibility

to ensure that an emergency response plan - a

written document for dealing with emergency

situations arising during the transport of the goods

- is available to, and understood by, the driver.

To ensure that problem areas are identifi ed so

that improvement plans can be developed, the

chemical industry carefully monitors and measures

the number of road fatalities, injuries and incidents

related to the transport of chemical products and

waste. Although the number of fatalities increased

during 2012, there has been a signifi cant decrease

in the number of road incidents since 2007, for

those companies that transport their own goods.

The incident rate for outsourced transport appears

to have reached a stable low-point.

Transport operators must also be made aware of

the importance of effi cient braking and regular

vehicle and tyre checks. Responsible Care

supports the training of traffi c offi cials so that

they obtain specialised knowledge on the legal

requirements for transporting dangerous goods.

Offi cials have to be empowered to do their jobs

well and to intervene more frequently in taking

unroadworthy trucks off the roads.

In the case of an emergency, the driver must carry

out emergency procedures as recommended, and

as set out in the emergency plan. The driver must

warn or cause to be warned any person in the

vicinity who may be at risk, prevent or minimise

the escape of the dangerous goods and their entry

into drains, sewers or natural water courses. The

driver must however not put him or her-self at risk.

It is therefore essential that drivers are well trained.

They must know the properties of, and emergency

procedures for, the products that they transport

and must ensure that their vehicle has the

correct dangerous goods placarding. They must

also ensure that they have the correct Personal

Protective Equipment available in the cabin and

that all other emergency equipment which is

required is carried on the vehicle. Emergency

equipment should include wheel chocks, warning

triangles, spill kits and eye-wash liquid (for

specifi c chemicals) for each vehicle; and for

each member of the crew, a warning vest, eye

protection, gloves and fl ash proof portable lighting

equipment. Where fi re extinguishers are required

on a dangerous goods vehicle, these should be

readily available and fully serviced.

It is the responsibility of consignors and operators

to ensure that information for use during

emergencies is made available to the driver,

and that the driver should not consign a load of

dangerous goods if this information is not in the

vehicle. In South Africa, the Transport Emergency

Card (TREM or TREC), has been designed to make

the driver of a vehicle transporting dangerous

goods by road aware of the dangers associated

with the load, and to indicate its use as a concise

and quick reference for use during an emergency

situation. The dangerous goods declaration and

placarding labels on vehicles have been designed

to enable fi rst responders or emergency crews

to identify the cargo as well as the nature of the

hazard so that appropriate action can be taken to

mitigate the danger.

T he risk of vehicles transporting dangerous goods

must be covered by an insurance policy or other

indemnity with respect to property damage,

personal injury and other damage arising out of

any fi re, explosion, leak or spill of the dangerous

goods in, on or from the vehicle, tanker or

container being transported. ❂

The Prevention and Management

OF ROAD INCIDENTS


ENVIRONMENT

During the course of the last 5 Clean Fuel Corners

we’ve attempted to bring you up to speed on the

changes taking place in the world of diesel fuel

and engine technology and why it should be of

concern to anyone owning or operating diesel-

driven equipment. Recall that generally these

changes are being forced by emissions control

legislation globally, advancements in injector

technology and changes in fuel specification

[ 10ppm sulphur content ]. With some

parts of the world being further along in the

implementation than others, the end results in

the long run will be the same: cleaner air coming

out of diesel engines, injection technology more

sensitive to dirt and water, and new fuel and

additive chemistries to make everything run.

Some OEMs have announced that they will be

using their latest low-emission engine technology

for export into markets where emissions

regulations may not yet be fully enacted. In

countries where higher sulfur diesel is still in use

(much of the developing world), this would poison

low-emissions aftertreatment catalysts, so there

will be plans put in place to remove the emissions

devices before being sold into these markets. This

will be acceptable if that market does not regulate

total particulate or NOx being emitted. However,

the sensitive nature of these latest-and-greatest

engines (using high pressure common rail) to any

dirt in the fuel will surely create challenges for end-

users of this equipment, making the use of clean

diesel fuel more critical than ever.

Fuel being delivered from the refi nery through

distribution picks up contaminant along the way.

To protect against taking delivery of this dirt, we

advocate high effi ciency fi ltration at the inlet of

the tank infrastructure used to fuel equipment. It

provides a very effective place to fi lter due to the

high volumes of steady-state fl ow (fi lters perform

their best at steady-state vs. cyclical fl ow), and will

insure against any future fuel supply issues. When

sizing the inlet fi ltration system, one must take

into consideration the monthly consumption and

the level of cleanliness of the fuel supplied. Once

problematic fuel is delivered into your revenue-

generating assets, the cost to deal with it goes up

exponentially. To combat the entrance of ambient

dirt and moisture, we advocate for an effective

breather fi lter on the tank. This will keep your

liquid “investment” protected against the elements

and put you in a position to deliver the cleanest

fuel into your equipment.

The most critical step in delivering clean fuel is

also the most obvious. You must utilize a high

effi ciency fi lter on the downstream side of the

tank, fi ltering the fuel as it’s being dispensed

into the equipment. This will be the last chance

against any contamination that may exist. Even

though you fi ltered on the inlet, tank scaling,

contamination from piping, or general fuel/additive

stability problems can exist downstream.

It is important you target a fuel cleanliness level

that will allow you to meet your desired equipment

service intervals, and be sure that anything that

might plug the onboard fi lter during operation

will instead plug the dispenser fi lter. This will

allow you to contain and deal with a problem

without passing it downstream. For this reason

we advocate a cleanliness level of delivered fuel

to be ISO 14/13/11. This level of cleanliness

is high enough so that it can still be measured

with a simple patch test but low enough that it will

generally plug up with the same “stuff” that will

plug the onboard fi lter.

The end user is responsible for ensuring that clean

fuel is supplied to the equipment and juggling all of

the diesel-engine related topics can be daunting:

H2O, NOx, PM, sulfur, hydrocracking, catalysts,

ULSD, additives, ISO Cleanliness, microns, high

pressure common rail, Tier 4, etc. Use the experts

that exist in the market to help you understand;

ask questions and seek answers on all-things

diesel. When it comes to fuel cleanliness, apply

the principles outlined in these columns (clean

fuel at the tank inlet, protect it in storage, and

polish it as it is dispensed into your equipment),

and you will gain the confi dence that no matter

what challenges or problems your incoming fuel

may present, none of them will ever reach your

equipment.

Using clean fuel to keep running! ❂

Clean Fuel

TO KEEP RUNNING

By Deena Kasavelu

“The most critical step in delivering clean fuel is also the most obvious. You must utilize a high effi ciency fi lter on the downstream side of the tank, fi ltering the fuel as it’s being dispensed into the equipment.”


AROUND THE GLOBE

New HT22 quick-change toolholder system from Wirtgen for maximum milling performance and cost effi cient operation Cutting technology is a core competence of

Wirtgen and the heart of its cold milling machine

technology. Its continuous development is always

aimed at increasing the performance and cost

effi ciency of cold milling and offering customers

reliable solutions. This also holds true for the

quick-change toolholder system for point-attack

cutting tools, the robust upper part of which

can be quickly and easily replaced directly

on the job site. With its HT22 quick-change

toolholder system, Wirtgen has launched a new

development onto the market that minimizes

downtimes and increases the service life of the

milling drum.

Longer service life, fewer downtimesA longer service life and fewer downtimes are

achieved by various optimizations, such as the

signifi cantly enlarged contact areas between

the upper and lower parts. Consequently, the

high cutting forces are reliably transferred to

the lower part of the quick-change toolholder

system, substantially increasing the useful life of

the milling drum. A larger shank cross-section

and the optimized shank geometry increase the

strength of the shank, thus providing greater

resistance to undesired deformation. Additionally,

the maximum longitudinal wear of the upper part

of the toolholder has been doubled in relation to

that of the conventional version. And last but not

least, the higher pretensioning forces resulting

from an optimized screw position provide for the

reliable system pretensioning of the upper part

in the toolholder’s lower part. Service intervals

have now been extended from 250 hours to

500 hours thanks to the system’s overall more

robust construction.

Wirtgen cutting technology: powerful and

economical. All new Wirtgen cold milling machines

have been equipped with the new HT22 quick-

change toolholder system since October 2013.

Machines put into service earlier can easily be

retrofi tted with the new system, providing customers

with the ideal tools for future milling jobs.

Dowson and Dobson supplies reliable and durable Waircom pneumatic productsDowson and Dobson Industrial - a market leading

supplier of a comprehensive range of world class

industrial products and after sales service solutions

- offers a wide range of internationally recognised

Waircom pneumatic products to local industries.

Waircom was established in Europe in 1957,

and now has a presence in over 150 countries

worldwide. The company offers a range of

pneumatic components aimed at industrial

automation, including; cylinders, valves, silencers

and fl ow control systems.

Dowson and Dobson director Terry O’Kelly

notes that the company supplies a comprehensive

range of Waircom pneumatic valves, cylinders and

push-in fi ttings.

He explains: “Dowson and Dobson offers a

wide range of Waircom push-in fi ttingsin a variety

of sizes and confi gurations, to meet all pneumatic

piping needs. The company also supplies various

Waircom pilot and solenoid directional control

valves, as well as manual and mechanical

directional control valves, foot pedal valves,

cylinders, as well as standard profi le cylinders

(32-100 bore) and external tie rod cylinders from

125mm to 320 mm bore.”

The range of pilot and solenoid directional

control valves available from Dowson and Dobson

include the EK series and the MEK series of body

parted pilot and solenoid valves. “The EK series of

valves are available in various sizes, confi gurations

and voltages. They are robust and trusted in the

industry. The MEK series of valves are compact,

lightweight and fast acting solenoids.”

Dowson and Dobson also offersthree series

of Waircom manual and mechanical directional

control valves. These are: the M series miniature

valves which include a panel mount option, the EK

series spool valve, including hand lever valves, and

the CA series poppet type valves. The PC series of

foot pedal valves are also available and come with

a safety cover.

O’Kelly observes that the Waircom range

of products has been used in a variety of local

industries. “These products have been used in

wood, automotive, food and beverage, foundry,

paper and pulp, shoe and packaging industries,

as well as other processing and production

machinery.The Waircom brand is known for its

reliability, andis associated with high fl ow capacity,

compactness and durability. We see a huge

potential for the Waircom products in the local

market moving forward,” he concludes.

Dowson and Dobson Industrial has been

associated with high-quality products and

excellent service since the original company was

established in 1906. Operating throughout South

Africa from offi ces in Johannesburg, Cape Town,

Durban, RichardsBay and Port Elizabeth, the

company today supplies industrial products to

customers throughout Africa.

Capacity expansion: three terex ® all terrain cranes working at the fl oating pier in the amazonMANAUS, BRAZIL, December 2013 – Located

1500 km from the sea on the Rio Negro River,

one of the Amazon’s most important tributaries,

lies the port of Chibatao. Part of the industrial

zone of Manaus, Chibatao is one of the largest

privately owned ports in Latin America with one

million square meters and 40 thousand twenty-

foot equivalent units (TEUs) of static capacity.

Like Manaus, the Chibatao port has undergone

signifi cant expansion thanks to the industrial

development of the region, but once again, its

modern fl oating pier needed expansion. That’s

where Tomiasi Logistica Pesada and its three

Terex® all terrain cranes came to support.

Floating PierBecause its located on a river, which has

variable fl ow according to seasons, the port of

Chibatao has a 450 m long modern fl oating

pier for ships to unload its cargo. This pier can

serve up to four vessels with drafts ranging

between 12 to 20 meters and is connected

to land by a bridge that is partly fl oating and

part supported by pylons. The expansion

involved adding an additional lane to the bridge

that connects the pier to land. This involved

positioning prefabricated bridge sections that

were transported by barges.

For this to take place, the cranes were set up

on barges, too. “Tomiasi is located not far away,

on the amazon river, so to ship the cranes, we

just put them on a barge, fully loaded. It only

took 40 minutes to ship it and one hour to

have them ready for work,” says Jander Roque,

Sales analyst, Tomiasi. “The diffi culty is that

we had to perform a triple lift with cranes on

barges. The load of each section was between

320 t and 360 t. We have a Terex crawler that

could do the job, if it was on land, but in this

case, to distribute the load in multiple barges

we used three Terex all terrain cranes, an AC

200-1, an AC 350/6 and an AC 500-2.”

The bridge sections were also transported

by barge and positioned close to the cranes.

Once there, Tomiasi’s team of 8 people (3

operators, 4 auxiliaries and one lift coordinator)

proceeded to rig and lift the load.

“Operating from barges is an extremely

delicate and precise operation. At Tomiasi,

given our location on the Amazon, we are

pretty experienced, but it never ceases to be

a challenge,” says, Enoque Neto,. “In these

operations, load monitoring is vital, that’s why

using three Terex all terrain cranes with IC-1


Procon’s new MD reveals the company’s 2014 objectives Leading environmental management expert

Procon Environmental Technologies has officially

appointed a new managing director.

The company is proud to announce that Kuno

Kerlen, who boasts a wealth of experience and

expertise in the international petrochemical and

mining engineering industries, officially assumed

the role of managing director at Procon

Environmental Technologies in November 2013.

Kerlen plans to increase Procon’s

geographical footprint in 2014 through

expansion into strategically selected African

markets. “A number of African countries offer

a great opportunity to expand our market,

especially since we offer such a unique product

range and service offering. Also, we have plans

to enhance our current product offering through

technical innovation and also add some exciting

new products to this portfolio” he notes.

Kerlen believes that his knowledge of the

African mining and petrochemical market,

together with his engineering skills and strategic

management expertise, will assist him in

achieving his objectives in his new position at

Procon.

“I gained experience as a petrochemical

project manager in the Netherlands and South

Africa, before moving into an executive position

in the petrochemical and mining engineering

sector. I also have experience in the local

automotive supplier industry, dealing with the

OEMs as a key account manager. I will be

leveraging all of this experience to achieve key

objectives,” he continues.

Kerlen is optimistic about the future of Procon

and the environmental technologies market. He

believes that the outlook is positive for the long

term, as (South) African industries are becoming

more aware of their broader social role in the

communities in which they operate.

“These companies understand that polluting

their local operating environment does not

endear them to the local communities and,

by extension, the local government. Procon

is uniquely positioned to benefit from this, as

its products offer far superior performance

than traditional systems, which often do not

meet environmental discharge standards,” he

concludes.

Today more than ever before it is the

responsibility of companies and their employees

to be aware of pollution and its environmental

consequences. While the first principle of

environmental management is that prevention is

better than cure, accidents and spills do happen.

It is for this reason that Procon Environmental

Technologies was established in 1993. We

offer a full scope of Environmental Products &

control system helps. We know the measures are

precise and consistent across the cranes. With

everything going as planned and no delays due

to the weather we managed to complete the job

in only five days.”

About Tomiasi Logistica PesadaWith 23 Terex cranes, from an RT 780 rough

terrain crane to an AC 500-2 all terrain crane,

Tomiasi Logistica Pesada is one member of

the Grupo Chibatao. Situated in Colonia Oliveira

Mechado in Manaus, Tomiasi links the most

modern equipment technology with a team of

qualified professionals. Its extensive portfolio

of services include heavy lifting, transport,

container logistics and more. As the largest

logistics company in northern Brazil built over

20 years, they have accumulated an extensive

portfolio that endorses their performance in

business logistics. They were present in the

work of the stadium from the outset offering

Andrade Gutierrez knuckle boom cranes for

transportation of pre-molded concrete and Terex

crane models AC 140, RT 130 and LT 1070 in

lifting pre-cast concrete panels. In the assembly

and disassembly, they also made available two

Terex SK 575 tower cranes and used a Terex

AC 350-1 all terrain crane with jib. During the

pre-installation of metal by Martifer, they provided

two Terex AC 200-1 and an AC 140 all terrain

crane and an RT 780 rough terrain crane. Finally,

for the lifting of metal weighing up to 100 tons

within a radius of 28 meters they will use a Terex

CC 2400-1 crawler crane.

More information at www.tomiasi.com.br

About the Terex AC 500-2 all terrain craneWith a carrier just 17.1 m (56 ft) long, the

Terex® AC

500-2 is the most compact eight-axle all

terrain crane in its class. A maximum working

height of 145.8 m (478 ft) can be achieved with

a luffing fly jib. The crane offers enormous power

across the full lifting capacity range, through

features such as the improved design of the

main boom cross-section and the reinforced

sideways superlift system/configuration. The

star-shaped outrigger layout helps to provide the

required stability. Short setup times and the IC-1

control system’s ease of use make for safe crane

operations and comfortable working conditions.

The carefully thought-out drive design of the

crane provides outstanding transfer of engine

power, yielding excellent performance on both

the highway and the jobsite.

About the Terex AC 200-1 all terrain craneWith a total length of 14.1 meters (46.1ft), the

Terex® AC

200-1 all terrain crane is the shortest five-

axle crane in the 200-tonne (220 US t) capacity

class. Its standard main boom reaches up to 67.8

meters (222.4ft), for a maximum reach of 100

meters (328 ft) when equipped with its main boom

extension and variable extension. Four outrigger

settings improve jobsite access while its state-

of-the-art IC-1 control system with touchscreen

color monitor, makes the AC 200-1 all terrain

crane particularly user-friendly to operate. A 390

kW (530 hp) carrier engine provides a powerful

and cost-effective drive mechanism and is

complemented with an automatic 16-speed

transmission that is designed to provide high

performance and excellent gradeability while

reaching speeds up to 85 km/h (53 mph). Its

independent superstructure engine provides an

output of 170 kW (231 hp). Combining power

with high maneuverability, four of the five axles

(or five of the six axles if configured as an AC

200-1P crane) are steering axles that allow the

AC 200-1 all terrain crane to turn within a radius

of 11.05 meters (36.25 ft).

Technologies, specialising in systems that

minimise the impact of contamination on the

environment and surrounding areas, and also

offer remediation services if contamination

does occur. The company has secured

exclusive partnerships with international

companies that are world leaders in their

field of expertise.

COVER STORY


AROUND THE GLOBE

Slow start for truck sales in 2014 – outlook remains positiveThe local commercial vehicle market had

a somewhat slower start to the year, selling

5.39% less trucks during January compared to

the same month in 2013.

According to the latest combined results

released by the National Association of

Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa

(Naamsa), Associated Motor Holdings (AMH)

and Amalgamated Automobile Distributors

(AAD), a total of 1 861 trucks were sold during

January.

“A slight slump in sales was expected as

the domestic truck market ended 2013 on

such strong footing,” said Jacques Carelse,

managing director of UD Trucks Southern

Africa. “As the year unfolds, we are expecting

to see that the strained local economy, as well

as the volatile Rand and continuing labour and

social unrest, will contribute to a lower growth

rate in the industry.”

Looking at the various segment’s

performances during January, Medium

Commercial Vehicles declined by 1.41% year-

on-year to conclude the month on 769 units.

Sales in the Heavy Commercial Vehicle segment

declined by 19.45% to 265 units, while sales

in the Extra Heavy Commercial Vehicle segment

showed a 6.11% decline to 769 units. Only

Bus sales offered some hope, with a 48.72%

increase in sales to 58 units, due to the delivery

of some Bus Rapid Transit units.

The lower Rand exchange rate, does

however, bode well for vehicle exports,

especially into other African countries. On the

other hand, it also means an inevitable hike in

truck prices during the next six months.

The recent dramatic increase in the diesel

price is also sure to hit the economy and

especially transport operators and ultimately

consumers quite hard.

“On the positive side with all the economic

factors coming into play in 2014 and the

growth in various infrastructural construction

projects, we are a remaining positive that the

market will see growth of around 4% this year,”

concluded Carelse.

Potain tower crane restoring famous French landmark A Potain tower crane has been selected to restore the world famous building, Le Panthéon in Paris, France. The crane has been mounted on a custom-built metal frame surrounding the historic landmark, and will spend 16-months carefully lifting construction materials to rebuild the fragile building’s dome roof, which dates back to 1790.

The 8 t capacity Potain MDT 178 was supplied to the renovation project by Arcomet, the world’s largest independent tower crane rental company.

Le Panthéon’s fragile structure and historical signifi cance has added to the importance of the project. It requires careful and precise construction, which is why the Potain tower crane was selected for the job.

The crane also features excellent strength when working in a free-standing confi guration, complemented by a small footprint, which is crucial at this cramped job site. Adding to the crane’s capabilities is the responsive team at Manitowoc Crane Care who help out whenever needed. The MDT 178 is operating on a temporary metal frame that surrounds the 50 m tall dome of the building at a height of 40 m. The 300 t frame acts as a platform from which the building’s famous dome will be restored. It also elevates the crane to the required working height without the requirement of anchoring it to the building, which was not possible due to the damage this might cause.

Mounted on the frame, the Potain crane has a height under hook of 100 m and is fi tted with a 55 m jib. The MDT 178 will lift general construction materials and more than 200 m3 of

stone to restore the building’s trademark dome. During the planning stage of the restoration project, main contractor and France’s leading renovation specialist, Lefevre Renovation, considered using a mobile crane. But the company chose a tower crane because it is far less disruptive and is a more fl exible option for the job site. The two-year restoration project is due to be completed by the end of 2014.

Potain’s MDT 178 is a mid-range top-slewing city crane that offers a maximum jib length of 60 m, at which it can lift up to 1.5 t.

Arcomet operates a global fl eet of more than 1,800 tower cranes, which it supplies to large- and small-scale projects around the world.

Le Panthéon is widely considered to be an architectural masterpiece. Originally a church, it is now a national monument and the resting place of many of France’s most prestigious fi gures.

German rental giant Schmidbauer adds two Groves to fl eetGermany’s biggest crane operator, The

Schmidbauer Group, has added two Grove all-

terrain cranes to its fl eet. The company took

delivery of a 300 t capacity GMK6300L and

100 t capacity GMK4100L in late 2013, and

both cranes were immediately put to work.

Schmidbauer chose the two Grove cranes

because they combine impressive capacity

with exceptional reach, and have weight-saving

features that comply with Germany’s strict road

laws, as Werner Schmidbauer, CEO of the

company, explains:

“Grove not only makes strong cranes with

very long booms but they innovate to save

weight, making their cranes easier to transport

all over Germany,” he says. “Our two new cranes

feature aluminum wheels, which mean we can

travel to job sites with more equipment and

counterweight, saving time and hassle. They will

make a great addition to our fl eet.”

Grove is the only mobile crane manufacturer

to offer aluminum wheels as standard. On the

six-axle GMK6300L this saves up to 600 kg,

a signifi cant reduction that means owners can

travel on German roads with more custom

equipment or counterweight.

“Road laws are getting stricter in Germany,

so our customers want lighter cranes that

don’t compromise capacity,” adds Dieter Popp,

regional sales manager at Manitowoc. “Our

weight-saving wheels give our Grove cranes a

distinct advantage in the market.”

The GMK4100L’s fi rst job was at a paper mill

in Plattling where it removed an antenna from a

silo. The crane used its 60 m long boom with 6.3

t counterweight to perform the pick with ease.

Grove’s GMK6300L continues to make its

mark in the global mobile crane industry. Since

its launch at the end of 2010, more than 150

units have been sold worldwide. The crane’s

seven-section, 80 m boom is the longest in its

class, designed for strong lifts without the need

to rig a jib.

The GMK 4100L is a four-axle 100 t capacity

crane with a 60 m boom, which can be extended

to 77 m with a jib.

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