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COVER STORY Rio 2106 Progress • Europe’s longest conveyor for French Contributing to ‘Museum of Tomorrow’ cement factory

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• Access for the world’s largest solar • Towering high in Brussels power facility • Russia: Crawler crane as bridge builder • Oman: Shoring for Mosque Construction WHAT’S NEW IN PLANT & EQUIPMENT • Compact Wheel Loaders from Case Tick All the Boxe • Komatsu Goes Crazy With New Equipment Launches • Is This The Most Compact All Terrain Crane In The 130-Tonne Class? • Biggest Telescopic Crawler crane from Sennebogen • New 51t Capacity Rough Terrain Crane from Tadano • New Cat 825K Compactor reviewed across • New Hoists From Alimak Hek 28 pages • New Telescopic Handlers from Bobcat • . . . . and much more Unbeatable performance and prodUctivity. Unbeatable performance and prodUctivity.

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5 Editorial Comment 23 Europe’s longest conveyor for French 6 Panorama cement factory Crawler Crane Manages High Alpine Terrain 24 Rotating Pipelayer on Pipeline Extension Bauer & the Hong Kong-Macao-Zuhai Bridge 25 Denmark: Ambitious ‘Waste-to-Energy’ Perfect Lift for Wind Farm Plant Faymonville trailers on a new Egyptian freeway 27 Towering high in Brussels project 28 Russia: Crawler crane as bridge builder Challenging Beam Lift on German Bridge JCB GT - The Fastest Digger On Earth 56 Companies Featured Precision Access On Tower Gate Paint Job Site Dumpers Powers Up Utilities Construction Working with Bobcat Leads to Greater Competitiveness All Terrain Crane For Hoisting Pipelines 13 Access for the world’s largest solar power facility 15 OMAN: Shoring for Mosque Construction

Rio de Janeiro Special 17 2016 Olympic Games Venues Take Shape 21 Contributing to Museum of Tomorrow

WHAT’S NEW IN PLANT & EQUIPMENT

• Compact Wheel Loaders from Case • New Hyundai R140/180/210W-9A Tick All the Boxes Wheeled Excavators • Komatsu Goes Crazy With New • New Combo Extends Brokk Versatility Equipment Launches • New Nordberg C130 jaw crusher • New Soil Roller Line from Dynapac • A new mobile concrete sprayer from • Gehl R Series Skid Steer Loaders Atlas Copco - the MEYCO Versa • New Terex MHS8203 Horizontal Screen • Minetruck MT42 gets major upgrade Module • Top of the Range Atlas Copco • Next Generation Hydraulic Breakers Drillmaster rotary blasthole rig from Furukawa • Avoid serious risks when reshoring slab • New 172 EC-B 8 Litronic Flat-Top Crane formwork • Is This The Most Compact All Terrain • UNO estimates 3 billion housing units Crane In The 130-Tonne Class? needed by 2030 • Biggest Telescopic Crawler crane from • PASCHAL expanded universal “Modular Sennebogen formwork” system • John Deere K-Series-II Wheel Loaders • New Hoists From Alimak Hek • A New 51 t Capacity Rough Terrain • New Upgraded Smartlink Control Crane from Tadano System • Blastcrete Upgrades D6528 Mixer/Pump • Vibratory plates with only good • Integrated “S-Pack” Binding Agent vibrations Spreader • New Telescopic Handlers from Bobcat • New Cat 825K Compactor • Tier 4 Final-compliant 6-Tonne Site Dumper Range

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Contractors World International Vol 5 No 5 Page 5 Panorama Crawler Crane Manages High Alpine Terrain

A Liebherr LTR 1060 was driven around tight bends and on gradients of up to 40 percent to the site at an altitude of 2020 meter to extend a tunnel on the Gornergrat railway in Zermatt in the Swiss Canton of Wallis. A superb team from Clausen Kran AG with technical assistance from Liebherr in advance and perfect crawler crane technology made the extremely difficult approach possible. Geri Clausen is completely happy with his Liebherr telescopic crawler crane. He commented, “We have lots of sites where this highly manoeuvrable crane is simply perfect.” Max. lifting capacity 132,300 lbs at 6.5 ft Max. load moment 188 tm Main boom 33 ft - 131 ft Lattice jib 31 ft - 52 ft Superstructure-/central 34,400 lbs / 22,050 lbs ballast Engine output 175 h.p Travel speed 0 - 1.9 mph

• Liebherr-Werk Ehingen GmbH Bauer & the Hong rock at depth of 2 to 5 meters. All the work on this project, to be undertaken by Bauer Kong-Macao-Zuhai Hong Kong, must be performed from the water. Five BG 40 rotary drilling rigs will be used – four of them are custom- Bridge built, with longer masts and larger main winches. The special foundation subsidiary BAUER Hong Kong The rigs were transported by ships to the steel plat- Ltd. is involved in the construction of the world’s forms, each accommodating only one machine. longest bridge over water, currently under construc- In support are pontoons for four bentonite plants and tion in the Pearl Delta. for 300-tons heavy cycle cranes and accessories. Over 100 The 50 kilometer link connecting Hong Kong, Macao drilling tools were assembled at the construction site. and Zhuhai forms the southern ring closure of a gigantic infrastructure project. • Bauer Group The bridge consists of a multitude of individual structures, such as cable-stayed bridges and a 6.7 kilometer long tunnel, allowing uninterrupted passage of large vessels. Artificial islands form the end points and landing points. All structures are connected by a viaduct. The joint venture Dragages-China Harbour-VSL commissioned Bauer Hong Kong with the installation of offshore bored piles for the Hong Kong Link Road (HKLR) – a 10 kilometer long section from the border between China and Hong Kong to the Hong Kong international airport. Piles with 2,300 and 2,500 millimeters in diameter are up to 115 meters long and will be installed in

Contractors World International Vol 5 No 5 Page 6 Panorama Perfect Lift for Wind Farm By investing in an LTM 1750-9.1 from Liebherr, Kran Saller based in Deggendorf, Germany has massively boosted its crane fleet. The new flagship with a maximum load capacity of 750 tonnes was immediately used at Berngerode wind farm where it erected concrete towers up to 89 metres high for twelve wind turbines. Its maximum load capacity of 750 tonnes and maximum hoist height of 154 metres are ideal for this type of application. It has variable equipment systems and massive flexibility during use. At this wind farm, it erected the first 89 metres of twelve concrete towers for 2.5 Mw wind turbines manufactured by GE. For this job, the crane was equipped with Y-guying system and a 35 metre luffing jib. The segments of the steel tubular tower up to the hub height of 139 metres, the na- celle, the hub and blades were then installed by a Liebherr LR 1600/2 crawler crane. Max. lifting capacity 742530 kg / 1,637,000 lbs at 3 m /10 ft radius The heaviest parts were the foun- Telescopic boom 16 m /53 ft - 52 m /171 ft dation rings which each weighed in at Lattice jib 6 m / 20 ft - 91 m / 299 ft almost 80 tonnes. Carrier engine/output Liebherr, 8-cylinder, turbo-Diesel, 505 kW Although the adapters used to Crane engine/output Liebherr, 6-cylinder, turbo-Diesel, 300 kW connect to the steel tubular tower Drive/steering 18 x 8 x 18 segments were considerably lighter Travel speed 70 kmh / 40 mph at 55 tonnes, they had to be hoisted Operational weight 107773 kg /237,600 lbs to a height of 89 metres by the LTM Total counterweight 203980 kg / 449,700 lbs 1750-9.1. towers”, said Sascha Wolf, project planner from Kran Saller.. “The LTM 1750-9.1 is the only crane in this load capacity class which can erect the concrete towers for Max Bögl • Kran Saller GmbH • Liebherr-Werk Ehningen

Faymonville trailers Ismailia to Alexandria - a distance of about 420 kilometers. Each beam weighed 35 tons with a length of 38 meters. on a new Egyptian The transport solution were the Faymonville TeleMAX freeway project trailers. Due to its extending loading platform, the TeleMAX A new freeway is in construction between capital flatbed semi-trailer is ideally suited for the transport of city Cairo and Alexandria. One of the leading particularly long or bulky loads. transport companies of the country is ETAL (Egyptian Its lightweight design and great steering angle Transportation & Logistics). guarantee optimum maneuverability with the highest They are involved in part of this national construc- possible payload. tion project. To build a bridge over this new freeway, several beams have been transported from Arabco Shipyard • Faymonville Contractors World International Vol 5 No 5 Page 7 Panorama

In order to guarantee safe operation, the girders were Challenging Beam Lift hoisted in “tandem lift” and the relevant load was divided on German Bridge across two cranes, using a 400 tonner ATF 400G-6 from Tadano and a 500 tonner LTM 1500-8.1 from Liebherr. The continually rising volume of traffic and the Just one month after the ATF 400G-6 was delivered to strongly increasing heavy goods traffic have massive- the crane company it was now able to prove itself against ly increased the need for rehabilitation of German its full counterweight of 138 tonnes for the first time. motorway bridges in the past few years. One such bridge is the Schiersteiner bridge, which links the re- The ATF 400G-6 managed even the heaviest bridge gional capitals of Wiesbaden and Mainz over a length part, where a total of 57 t (107 / 2 = 53.5 plus hook block of around 1.3 kilometres. and hoist rope) had to be lifted on a radius of 16 m. Rapidly increasing costs for maintenance drove the de- This took place to the entire satisfaction of the Managing cision maker to a complete rebuilding of the Rhine bridge. Director Christopher Schuch, who realised it did it without using a further 500 tonner, due to the good load bearing In 2013, the construction phase was started with an ex- capacity values and compactness of the ATF 400G-6. pected project duration of six years. In order to be able to satisfy future requirements a solid load bearing construc- The 400 tonner from TADANO has one less axle, in com- tion was required, with the aim of balanced statics. parison to its competitors, which is why it requires significantly less space on building sites. During installation of various bridge parts, in September this year, the crane company Krandienst Schuch received • Tadano Faun the job to hoist three steel girders with individual weights of 107, 44 and 40 tonnes from a transporter onto the bridge.

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JCB GT - The Fastest Digger On Earth

The world-famous JCB GT has been crowned the fastest digger on earth after reaching speeds of more than 70 miles an hour in Australia. The JCB GT backhoe loader made the attempt in front of independent record of- ficials at Bathurst, near to Sydney. Guinness World Records has confirmed that the JCB digger was officially the fastest backhoe loader in the world with a speed of 72.58 mph (116.82km/h). To celebrate the win the JCB GT went on a tour of Sydney and took a bow for photog- ‘The Dig’ during the attempt raphers in front of other world-famous icons – the Opera - was the man who steered House and Harbour Bridge. the JCB GT to its world re- The latest record is not the only one that JCB’s back- cord title. hoe holds: the machine has been the world’s biggest sell- Matthew, 43, of Werrington, Stoke-on-Trent, said: ing backhoe loader for 14 consecutive years. The company “It was great to be involved in such an exciting has made more than half a million backhoes in the past 61 project and a real honour to be behind the years since inventing the machine in 1953. wheel when we achieved the record.” Fab Carrettin, Managing Director of JCB Pacific, said: The JCB GT first made its debut in 1988, was made of “The JCB GT has always been regarded as the fibreglass and aluminium and powered by a V8 Chevvy fastest backhoe around and now it’s official. engine. It was first driven by employee Malcolm Grindey, It’s fantastic to have achieved this record who spent two years at the wheel, demonstrating its capa- and underlines the world-class engineering, bilities all over the world – including an appearance at the power and performance our customers Formula One Australian Grand Prix in 1990. demand from the JCB backhoe.” Normally based at JCB’s HQ in Staffordshire, UK, the lat- Glenn McLeod, backhoe product manager for JCB deal- est JCB GT has a loader and digger end made completely er JCB Construction Equipment Australia (CEA) added: out of aluminium. “The 116.82 km/h we achieved was actually higher than the 110 km/h benchmark set • JCB for us by the Guinness World Records. We couldn’t be happier with the results.” JCB Demonstration Driver Matthew Lucas - nicknamed

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Austria High Precision Access On Historical Tower Gate Paint Job

Austrian rental company Obermair Transporte-Erdbau GmbH recommended a Genie ZX-135/70 articulating boom lift to help painting specialist, Daniel Zauner and his team. They were tasked with the repair to the belfry and re- store the paintwork of the southern, “lower situated” tower of the walled mediaeval town of Vöcklabruck in Upper Austria. Built by the Germano-Romans in the 12th century, Vöcklabruck marks close ties with emperor Maximilian I, who reinforced the entry to the town with two tower gates. In addition to a similar edifice on the opposite side of the square, to this day, the 36 m (118-ft) tall so called “lower” gate tower, featuring a 15th century fresco, is one of the only two means of access to the town’s historic central square. The challenge of a tough timeline The job required a machine providing sufficient working height and outreach to access the tower’s front drive through and side facades adjoining other buildings, but also the tower narrow enough to pass the tight 2.60 metre (8 ft 6in) gate entrance entrance to paint the tower’s back facade inside the to complete square. work on the In addition, a bad weather forecast made it crucial for façade facing the team to complete the task within a tight three-day win- the square. dow - including time for the paint to dry thoroughly, before In addition the onset of heavy rain. to the height, Ernst Hadinger, aerial work platform manager for long reach Obermair, said: and up-and-over clearance the painters relied on, the machine’s standard self-erecting jib, that extends from 3.7 m “On this particular application, besides the (12 ft) to up to 6.1 m (20 ft), enabled the team to proceed height and outreach required to perform the comfortably at a good steady pace. task, the machine’s dimensions were essential to ensure access through the tower’s tight An intricate task performed entrance. “At this stage it was crucial to pass the gate rapidly to “Efficiency was also a key factor, as we avoid blocking traffic to and from the town centre. With had to complete the job in three days” one man at the wheel and a second controlling the traffic, we managed the entire process within minutes perfectly Long reach, fast set-up, and smoothly. compact dimensions were crucial “In all aspects of this task, the Genie boom lift provided Transported on-site on a standard-width trailer, and an ideal solution that would have been impossible to han- following familiarization with the machine, the team dle using a truck mounted boom, or other similar types of was soon ready to begin. equipment,” commented Ernst. With a maximum working height of 43 m (141 ft) and a horizontal reach of up to 21.3 m (70 ft), the articulating ZX- 135/70 boom lift provided the painters the flexibility they • Obermair Transporte-Erdbau needed to perform their task with confidence and ease. • Genie Access On the second day, the team prepared the machine to

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Australia Site Dumpers Powers Up Utilities Construction

As major cities expand to accommo- date ever-growing businesses and residential areas, so too does the need for electricity substations. The State of Victoria’s highly competitive infrastructure construction market means that pricing and completion processes need to be tightly controlled if successful contracting businesses are to thrive. F.R.R. Cinel Nominees (Vic) Pty Ltd is contracted by major energy distribution companies to upgrade or construct new electrical infrastructure. The company recently acquired a compact, highly manoeuvrable Terex TA 3.5 tip and swivel dumper to give it the speed and flexibility needed to move full loads quickly around its construction sites. “Cinel’s civil works program is tightly controlled, requiring appropriate resourc- es and equipment to ensure client expec- tations are maintained. “Our tracking and program proce- dures mean we have to provide an illus- tration of the tasks involved, linking them systematically and enabling our clients to be aware exactly when the various processes are scheduled to commence and finish,” said Ralph Cinel. “Many of our construction sites are located within industrial areas and often have fairly constrained boundaries, therefore the right equipment is critical to our success.” Cinel added. • Terex Dumpers

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special excavation projects, in addition to the sale of aggregates in the Maresme area. “We have a wide range of machinery so we can offer the best quality and optimal solutions for each client’s projects and needs,” explains Manager, Joan Carles Mora. “We also have a crushing plant for recycling concrete, which provides us with subbase aggregates and recycled sand for use in other projects.” “We purchased a Bobcat E10 micro-excavator, one of the smallest in the range, with zero tail swing (ZTS) design and an operational weight of 1176 kg. We also purchased a ZTS Bobcat E35 compact excavator weighing 3.5 tonne. We already had a Bobcat 334 excavator.” “Several factors influenced our decision. The first was the quality of the product, and the second was the high level of service offered by the Bobcat distributor in our area. “ Working with Bobcat “In the case of the E10 micro-excavator, we chose the Leads to Greater machine because it sets us apart from our competitors. The recession has forced us to adapt and offer solutions for Competitiveness jobs that used to be performed manually. “ “I was amazed by its high working capacity in difficult- For over 25 years, Spanish company, Transports to-access areas due to its small size. It has allowed me to i Excavacions Jocar, has been in the business of perform many jobs that would not have been possible with earthmoving, transport, truck-mounted cranes and other excavators.” • Bobcat

Germany All Terrain Crane For Hoisting Pipelines

H & S Autokrane mobile crane company of Hesse, Germany, had challenging conditions marked by a lack of space. They chose their Terex Challenger 3160 all terrain crane. “We had to hoist pipelines and steel elements up to a height of 42 meters (137.8 ft) for assembly in an existing steel structure,” Jens Hartung explains. In doing so, the team had to overcome several particularly tricky challenges. For one thing, the approach was extremely narrow, with some passages allowing for a width of just 2.60 meters (8.5 ft) and a height of only 3.60 meters (11.8 ft). The compact design of the Terex Challenger 3160 crane was able to safely manoeuver the equipment through each “needle eye” without scraping the sides. Since there were also drains passing underneath the work- space, the maximum total crane weight for the job was limited to 40 tonnes (44.1 US tons). • Terex Cranes

Contractors World International Vol 5 No 5 Page 12 Access for the world’s largest solar power facility Ivanpah Solar Power Facility, Mohave Desert, USA

hree Alimak construction hoists were utilized in the construction of three 140 m (450’) solar receivers/boiler towers at the Ivanpah Solar Generating Facility Tin the Mohave Desert. Ivanpah is the world’s largest solar thermal power plant currently in operation. Three Alimak Scando 650 passenger & material hoists with dual hoist cars were used during construction of three 140 meter (450’) solar receivers / boiler towers at the Ivanpah Solar Generating Facility in the Mohave Desert. With a payload of 3,200 kg (7,100 lbs) and a lifting height of 140 meter (450’), the Alimak hoists provided efficient vertical access for both men and materials during the construction of the solar receivers / boiler towers. Work to jump the hoists in progress. The unique Alimak Hek working with Bechtel Power & Bechtel design of the mast made it possible to meet the Equipment performed an engineering evaluation and challenging conditions of the unique job site. specified the Alimak Scando 650 FC 32/32 II system for this project. Location: Ivanpah Solar Power Facility, Traveling at 54 m/min (177 fpm), the hoists have a 1.5 Mohave Desert, USA m wide x 3.2 m long x 2.3 m high (4’-11” x 10’-6” x 7’-6”) Application: Solar receivers / boiler towers car size and a 3,200 kg (7,100 lbs) capacity which was more Hoist type: ALIMAK SCANDO 650 FC 32/32 II than sufficient to transport site workers and bulky pal- No. of hoist cars: 6 letized materials to working height. Capacity: 3,200 kg (7,100 lbs) The Alimak machines were anchored to structural steel Hoist car size (W x L 1.5 m x 3.2 m x 2.3 m (4’-11” x at approximately 12 meter (40’) intervals and the mast was x H): 10’-6” x 7’-6”) allowed to extend above the deck 12 meter (40’) to allow Speed: 54 m/min (177 fpm) for access when the modular components were hoisted. Lifting height: 140 m (450’) The strength of the Alimak mast made this possible.

Contractors World International Vol 5 No 5 Page 13 The three towers ready to be commissioed Photo: DiverDave

The Alimak hoists were chosen to support the project Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office. because of their proven reliability to operate in harsh en- Ivanpah, which accounts for nearly 30 percent of all so- vironments, removing some of the risk that Bechtel had to lar thermal energy currently operational in the US, is the manage to install and start up this new technology. largest solar project of its kind in the world. World’s largest solar power facility The project is the first to use BrightSource’s innovative Ivanpah Solar Power Facility is the world’s largest so- solar power tower technology to produce electricity. It in- lar thermal power plant currently in operation. cludes heliostats that follow the sun’s trajectory, solar field integration software and a solar receiver steam generator. The project is located in Ivanpah Dry Lake, California on more than 1,600 hectare (4,000 acres). Since breaking ground in October 2010, the project has created thousands of jobs and, at the peak of construction, The power will be created by using over 173,500 soft- employed nearly 3,000 site workers who completed more ware controlled heliostats (mirrors) that will track the sun than 8.35 million man-hours. in two dimensions and reflect sunlight to the three boilers that sit atop the almost 140 m (450’) tall towers. Bechtel built and procured Ivanpah’s solar field, which includes 173,500 heliostats that follow the sun’s trajectory, The high temperature steam will then be piped from solar-field-integration software, and a solar-receiver steam the boilers to a turbine were electricity is generated. generator. The team exceeded its goal of installing 500 he- NRG Energy, Inc. through its wholly owned subsidi- liostats per day and achieved more than 800 heliostat in- ary NRG Solar, LLC, announced earlier this year that the stallations per day at peak construction. Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System is now operation- Bechtel designed, procured, and built the project’s trio al and delivering solar electricity to California customers. of 450-foot high power towers and successfully placed At full capacity, the facility’s trio of 450-foot (137 m) 2,200-ton boilers on top of each tower. In addition, the high towers produces a gross total of 392 megawatts (MW) team executed the project safely, working 31 months and of solar power. 7.3 million hours without a lost-time accident. The scheme is a joint effort between NRG, Google, and • Bechtel BrightSource Energy. Bechtel is the engineering, procure- ment, and construction contractor on the project. The • Alimk Hek project received a $1.6 billion loan guarantee from the US

Contractors World International Vol 5 No 5 Page 14 OMAN Shoring for Mosque Construction

he new $64m landmark Sultan Qaboos Mosque in Nizwa, being constructed by Carillion Alawi, is the first building in Oman to combine the strength of Alshor TPlus and Rapidshor equipment to create huge RMD Kwikform record-breaking shoring towers. The towers have been erected in some parts of the structure up to 43 metres tall, to support the casting of the dome, concrete slabs and beams, making up the main areas in the new Sultan Qaboos Mosque, funded by the Oman government. The vast scale of the project required RMD Kwikform to deliver over 1,200 tonnes of equipment to the Carillion Alawi site, 150 km south west of Muscat. A change in programme sequencing required both beams and slabs to be cast at the same time. Engineers from RMD Kwikform designed an innovative solution to erect a run of Rapidshor shoring support inside the previ- ously erected Alshor Plus birdcage, specified for the initial works. By combining the strengths of the two products Carillion Alawi was able to cope with the increased loading

Contractors World International Vol 5 No 5 Page 15 Carillion Alaw implement strict health and safety proceedures on site. The workers are trained in the correct handling and assembly of shoring tower components. Hardhats, gloves, protective boots and high-viz jackets are manadatory - even though the temperature can get very high.

of the slab and beams construction sequencing, optimising slabs, which had to be poured at the same time, RMD the construction cycle for the project. Kwikform engineers had to install additional equipment without restricting access. Commenting on the challenges, Carillion Alawi project manager, Mohamed Tariq said: Commenting on revised design and the project RMD Kwikform regional sales manager, Bellphine Campbell said: “With the top of the dome needing shoring support at a total height of 43 metres and “With the changes made part way through numerous concrete slabs at different levels the project, having calculated all of the making up the new mosque, the key challenge loadings, we knew we could not release for us was how to manage the safe erection the loads in the Alshor Plus to strike these of the shoring.” additional slabs. We therefore introduced a 900mm wide run of Rapidshor shoring that “Critically we also had to be conscious sat within the Alshor Plus birdcage support of the distribution of loads throughout the to distribute the loads and keep both systems project, to keep within the allowable work- within their loading capacities. ing load of the RMD Kwikform equipment. “In doing so, we also recognised the need Having worked with RMD Kwikform on numerous oth- to increase the size of the working platform, er projects in Oman, including the Wave retail centre in so we designed additional bays using Alshor Muscat, where the contractor also used Alshor Plus, they Plus. To reach the 42 metre top height of the were familiar with the high leg load capabilities of the prod- dome structure, we literally put shoring, on uct. So for the initial sequencing of the project they opted top of shoring, on top of shoring. for this solution. With different segments of the structure requiring dif- With both Alshor Plus and Rapidshor being modular ferent shoring setups, like the two level slabs next to the systems, the Carillion Alawi site teams were able to quickly prayer hall, the shoring puzzle required a great deal of en- erect the tower structures safely, bringing forward the gineering. Rapidshor shoring, reaching a height of 17m concreting element of the programme to meet the needs to the top of the dome was arranged at varying heights of the overall advanced programme time. and the systems jacks were adjusted to support the curved As part of the revised design of the structure and con- structure of the dome. struction sequencing, that included additional monolithic The Rapidshor shoring was found- ed on top of an Alshor Plus birdcage, a staggering 25 metres high, erected from the main 5.5 metre slab. In total this created a record-breaking tower for RMD Kwikform, some 42 metres tall.” Due to be completed in 2015, the new Sultan Qaboos Mosque will be one of the largest in Oman. • RMD Kwikform

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Rio de Janeiro 2016 Olympic Games Venues Take Shape

Barra Olympic Park, which will be the Tennis Centre, as well as the International heart of the Rio 2016 Olympic and Broadcasting Centre (IBC), Main Press Centre (MPC) and hotel.” Paralympic Games, is continuing to take shape. The three adjacent Carioca Arenas have seen the most progress. Competition areas have already been concreted s building work progresses, the first spec- and the initial structures for the spectator stands are in tator stands and competition areas are al- place. ready visible, providing glimpses of what it A Work is most advanced on Carioca Arena 3, where the will be like when the world’s best athletes battle for medals there in less than two years’ time. stand structure has been completed and work is underway on fitting the steel support structures for the roof. Alexandre Techima, Rio 2016’s Infrastructure Integration Director said: “We have been working very hard to ensure that the venues are designed to meet all the “Significant progress has been made and we requirements for hosting top-level sports are happy to see that work is proceeding competitions and we are very pleased to see as planned, and in some cases, is ahead of the buildings leave the drawing board and schedule. become reality. “Venue construction has progressed a lot “Now it is possible to envision how they over the past few months and the structures will be operated during the Games,” of a number of arenas are already visible, such as the Carioca Arenas and the Olympic said Josué Moraes, Rio 2016’s sport group manager for taekwondo and judo.

Carioca Arenas 1, 2 and 3 will host eight sports at the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games (Photo: EOM/Renato Sette Camara)

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Barra Olympic Park takes shape

After earthworks and installation of - under ground infrastructure, venues that will host more than 20 sports are starting to take shape. As the earthworks, foundation construction and installation of underground infrastructure – such as water, gas, electricity and drainage net- works – draw to a close, the first structures are beginning to take shape. Alexandre Techima, Rio 2016’s Infrastructure Integration Director said: “All the venue foundation works have begin in August.” been started and the constructors are meeting the scheduled targets. The Work on the foundations and pillars of the three Olympic construction will become more visible as Halls, which will form part of the Olympic Training Centre the metal structures of the floor levels and after the Games, are in the final phase, with the walls and roofs are mounted, as is the case with the first levels of the third hall already under construction. IBC, where this is already happening, and At the International Broadcast Centre (IBC) site, where Olympic Halls 1, 2 and 3, where this will the foundation works and stake and block installation are in the final phases, work has begun on concreting the first floor and mounting the metallic structure of the second floor. At the Main Media Centre (MPC) site, containment work has been finished and foundations are close to completion.

Inside the Rio 2016 Olympic Park, work is taking place on many different structures. Some are more advanced than others. Outside the park, other works are taking place to improve drainage and utilities.

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Work is most advanced on Carioca Arena 3, where the stand structure has been completed and work is underway on fitting the steel support structures for the roof (Photo: EOM/Renato Sette Camara)

Olympic Tennis Venue The Olympic Tennis Centre is also taking shape. Work on the centre court’s spectator stands, which will hold 10,000 people, is progressing well and the preparatory earthworks for the other courts has been completed, ready for surfacing. The foundations of the Future Arena, the temporary venue that will host the handball and goalball competitions, are nearing completion. Work on the arena’s steel structure is already under way, with the pillars and beams being installed. One of Rio 2016’s main social legacies, the arena will be dismantled after the Games and its parts will be used to construct four public schools in Rio de Janeiro. While Barra Olympic Park’s nine competition venues will host 24 sports, the site will also be home to two important venues for ensuring that fans all over the world can enjoy the Games: the International Broadcasting Centre (IBC) and Main Press Centre (MPC). Work on the steel frame and concrete levels of the IBC are in the final stages. The foundations of the MPC have been completed and structural work is pressing forward on the basement, ground floor and mezzanine. The 2016 Olympic Village

• Construction of Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Village 50 per cent complete. • Work enters the home straight, with 17 out of 31 buildings erected. The Village will comprise 31 buildings that will house 18,000 people during the Games and construction of the apartment complex has passed the 50 per cent completion mark. Based in Barra da Tijuca, in the west zone of Rio de Janeiro, construction started in July 2012 and the

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buildings will be finished in the first half of 2016. temporary medical centre, cafeteria with space for 5,000 people and gym, among other amenities. Rio 2016’s Olympic and Paralympic Village Director, Mario Cilenti said: Another challenge is guaranteeing the complete accessibility of the Village for the Paralympic athletes, who will “The project is progressing very well and it is arrive a few days after the closing ceremony of the Olympic exciting to see the Village take shape. Games on 21 August 2016. The opening ceremony of the “It is going to be incredible to have Paralympic Games will take place on 7 September 2016. the best athletes in the world staying in “We have two to three days, at most, to one place, here in Rio, for the first Olympic carry out the transition from Olympic to and Paralympic Games in South America. We Paralympic Village. are doing everything to ensure they have the best possible facilities so they can focus “To do this, everything has to be thought all their attention on producing their best about and built now. There will be around performances.” 700 accessible bathrooms, in addition to the common areas, which must meet the needs Seventeen of the 31 buildings in the complex have al- of not just wheelchair users, but also ath- ready been erected and construction will be completed on letes with a visual impairment and with re- the remaining 14 towers by the end of this year, with inter- duced mobility, amongst others.” nal finishings to be done in 2015. There are currently 6,500 workers involved in the pro- The next stage will be installing the ‘overlay’ – the project although this number will rise to 8,000 by the end of cess of transforming a future residential complex into the the year. They have already used an amount of concrete Olympic Village. These works include the construction of a equivalent to four Maracanã Stadiums. The 31 buildings will be divided into seven condominiums with a total of 3,604 apartments, 10,160 bed- rooms, 10,150 bathrooms and more than 18,000 beds. The total area will be 475,000 m² and during the Games, about 10,000 people (staff, contractors and volunteers) will work in the operation of the Village. [CW]

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Contributing to Museum of Tomorrow The Spanish architect and engineer Santiago Calatrava, is well known for his pursuit of uniqueness. Under his leadership, Rio de Janeiro´s harbour area is receiving a new landmark: the “Museum of Tomorrow”. his futuristically designed building is the central component of the ambitious “Porto Maravilha” urban development project which has been designed to Ttransform Rio´s historical waterfront into a thriving cultural and residential landscape by the start of the 2016 Olympic Games. Located on the highly prominent Pier Maua, Calatrava’s sculptural structure extends 300 m into the sea being sur- rounded on three sides by water. The cantilevered roof and facade with moving elements ensure optimum air conditioning. The two storeys are connected by means of inclined ramps and have a total area of 5,000 m²; when open, the museum will showcase trend-setting exhibitions and technologies. units. A customized Peri formwork and scaffolding solution For the comprehensive formwork and scaffolding plan- with 3,500 project-specific special formwork elements is ning, as well as the assembly of the formwork elements, Peri contributing to creating an extraordinary museum within international teamwork has been responsible throughout. the specified time-frame and budget. For the 3D planning at the Peri headquarters in International teamwork Weissenhorn, the German engineers were supported by In order to allow the complex in-situ concrete design experienced specialists from the Peri subsidiaries in Spain of the museum to become a reality, Peri planned, pro- and Poland. duced and delivered more than 3,500 project form- The respective assembly plans and data provided the work elements, mostly double-curved 3D formwork basis for the dimensionally accurate CNC-controlled cutting

Contractors World International Vol 5 No 5 Page 21 of the formwork units and final assembly. logistical requirements could be met on time frame and within budget. Both took place over a period of 13 months through assembly operations at Peri´s Brazilian headquarters in São On the basis of a well thought-out, modular system Paulo. concept, solutions were developed together at a very early stage as well as determining the details of execution. There, CNC woodworking equipment was used to pro- Planning, assembly and material allocation were precisely cess around 60,000 m² chipboard to create the formwork timed and coordinated within the Peri project - manage units in two-shift operations – the decisive basis for the sin- ment process to perfectly match the construction progress. gle and double-curved formwork elements. Some 25 formwork erectors in Brazil ensured that • Peri Formwork between 10-20 ready-to-use customised elements were delivered to the site every day – just-in-time according to the construction schedule. Three-dimensional forming with system In order to be able to cost- effectively realize such exceptional formworking tasks, Peri engineers used a high proportion of system components for their complex project solution. In the main, VARIO basic elements were selected which also allowed efficient handling on the jobsite – similar to system formwork. In addition, three Peri supervisors have been available throughout to provide support for the extensive formwork operations. In particular, the close cooperation between Peri- en gineers and the construction management team guaranteed that the high technical and

Contractors World International Vol 5 No 5 Page 22 Europe’s longest conveyor for French cement factory

ContiTech and Techmi have collabo- rated in installing he longest conveyor belt in Europe . The 13 km belt recently went into operation at a cement factory in Montalieu, France. The endless steel cord belt is about 13 km long and does a twist and turn on the head and tail of the system to run parallel to the loaded belt on the return. Limestone residues remain on the returning belt rather than falling underneath it. The community of Montalieu is in eastern France between Lyon and Geneva. It’s a small town located on the banks of the Rhône and home to the cement plant Vicat. To bring in limestone from the quarry 6.2 km away, Vicat required a cost-effective solution and launched a project to meet its transport needs by conveyor belt. They engaged Techmi, the French expert in bulk handling to build up the entire conveyor system. Europe’s longest conveyor The aethetic installation blends into its surroundings without any difficulty. Concrete walls and a cover en- case the conveyor belt to contain any spillage. It also means that people, animals and vehicles can cross “ContiTech has many years of practical over the construction without any problems. experience with conveyor belts that negoti- ate bends and delivers high-quality and eco- “Requirements for this conveyor belt are tough, espe- friendly products. cially for return solution,” reports Stefan Hoheisel, Segment Leader for Industry at the Conveyor Belt Group. “In addition, they were able to manu- facture the belt very quickly, which also im- “For Vicat and Techmi the classic return solution wasn’t pressed us.” really an option on this occasion. The innovative turn solution means we now have a base construction which is not The belt, as well as the steel cords for the carcass, were higher than 80 cm,” explains Nicolas Raphaël, team leader produced by ContiTech Imas in Volos, Greece. “ of the French conveyor belt team. “It’s basically a STAHLCORD ST1000-5+5 X, ContiTech supplied a STAHLCORD ST1000-5+5 X, a steel a steel cable conveyor that’s resistant to cable conveyor that is resistant to abrasion, weather and abrasion, weather and corrosion. It’s also corrosion. It’s also thermally stable, highly durable and low thermally stable, highly durable and low maintenance. maintenance,” René Brunone, Techmi’s owner explains: explains Raphaël. “We opted to work with ContiTech for a ContiTech produced and delivered it within five weeks, number of different reasons. which is extremely competitive compared to usual production time.

Contractors World International Vol 5 No 5 Page 23 The 14 km long convery belt isc overed to contain spillage and allow for safe, easy passges of people, animals and veichles.

“We did the job in two stages and spent a total of two months on location,” says Jan Poppe, Head of Field Service International. Together, the team spliced the 13 sections of belt to each other – in the middle of winter, no less. The 250 tons conveyor belt is now in operation, powered by three electric motors delivering 250 kW each. In normal conditions, the belt can transport up to 700 tons of limestone an hour. At maximum capacity, it can shift as much as 1,000 tons. The belt has officially been in operation since mid October.

In a first step, 13 rolls of one kilometre weighing 20 “We’re more than happy with the way this tonnes each were shipped from Volos to Fos-sur-Mer on project has turned out. With Techmi and the French Mediterranean coast. From there they were ContiTech, we had two extremely competent transported in a spectacular heavy duty truck convoy over partners by our side,” 360 km to Montalieu. says M. Eric Galloy, project manager at Vicat. In Montalieu the team from ContiTech France and the service team from HQ in Northeim, Germany, were on site • ContiTech to assemble the belt. • Techmi Saudi Arabia Rotating Pipelayer on Pipeline Extension

The first Volvo Construction Equipment rotating pipelayer to get to work in Saudi Arabia is helping to build a pipeline extension through the vast Khurais oilfield. The Khurais Megaproject is a recent addition to the Kingdom’s vast production facilities, comprising of the Khurais, Abu Jifan and Mazalij oilfields. Development of a new pipeline extension through the Khurais field is now underway, several unavoidable challenges. Summer temperatures av- supporting Saudi Aramco in maintaining a reliable supply erage around 45°C, and highs of 54°C are often recorded. of gas to meet the demands of domestic customers in the Regular sandstorms also prove problematic for the equip- central and western regions of the Kingdom. ment working on the project. A PL4608 rotating pipelayer from Volvo Construction The PL4608 has been built to withstand these extremes. Equipment, the first machine of its kind to get to work in the This machine is also suited to the type of pipe used on the region, is being used to ensure the project runs smoothly. project – its hydraulically variable undercarriage, which ex- The pipeline extension will cover a distance of 150 km, and pands by 500 mm (19.6 inch), provides a highly stable op- is scheduled to take 27 months to complete. The PL4608 erating platform when working with 56 inch pipe. will lay 56 inch pipe, starting at the east-west pumping station number one and running to pumping station number • Volvo CE three. The extreme conditions of the Arabian Desert presents

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Denmark Ambitious ‘Waste-to- Energy’ Plant

openhagen has set itself the goal of be- coming climate neutral by 2025. To ensure that the goal is within reach, waste will be converted to electricity and dis- Ctrict heating in the future. To achieve the ambitious goal and the visionary construction of the “waste-to-energy facilities”, around 30,000 m³ of concrete were necessary, all casted completely with PASCHAL formwork. At the end of April 2014, 4,500 m² of rented formwork from PASCHAL Danmark A/S’s LOGO system were provided for a smooth construction process. Climate neutral by 2025 The waste incineration plant is to recycle the entire urban population’s waste from 2017 and simultaneously produce electricity and district heating for up to 150,000 households. This should also raise the awareness of the in- habitants for environmental protection and resource con- servation. Thus, Amager Bakke will not continuously emit

the accumulated CO2; rather it will release one tonne of

CO2 each time in the form of a visible smoke ring. Triple use Amager Bakke is intended to be the most up-to-date and environmentally friendly “waste-to-energy facil- Over 4,500 m² of rental formwork were ity” and should also provide Copenhagen’s popula- provided by PASCHAL Danmark A/S to tion with a recreational area. ensure a smooth construction process. The plan is to design the roof of the facilities so that it can be used all year round as an artificial ski slope. At a height of 85 metres, the facilities will look like an artificial mountain upon completion and they will also be used as a climbing route.

Contractors World International Vol 5 No 5 Page 25 The extensive area spread out over 12,600 m² will boast a visitor centre where schoolchildren, for example, can find out about the functionality of using the waste as a source of energy.

The height of the waste silo is around 50 metres. Paschal LOGO formwork system was used to form the above- ground perimeter walls. The climbing brackets KK2000 and KK2400 were used here as working and safety platforms.

The outside premises are intended to become a park that will be accessible to the public as an area of relaxation as well as for sporting activities. Solid concrete basis 2,400 bored piles were driven into the ground and covered with 35,000 m³ of concrete for the foundations of the combined heat and power plant. The structural components for the furnace, silos, stair towers and connecting ways are made of reinforced con-

The structural components for waste processing are made completely of reinforced concrete. The perimeter walls are shown at 7.70 metres high. The walls will be 28 metres high upon completion. crete. The upper part of the building will primarily be made of steel to give an effect of “lightness”. The volumes of the required materials will be deter- mined, based on BIM model data and will be coordinated and monitored during construction. PASCHAL Danmark A/S has been working on the entire formwork drawings for each construction phase in close cooperation with the building contractor NCC. According to estimations from Helle Søbroe, project engineer at PASCHAL Danmark A/S, there will be 200 plans before completion of the concrete works. Weekly meetings are held to coordinate the formwork and concrete sections.

Walls and columns for the furnace were formed with PASCHAL’s LOGO formwork system. The formed concrete section is 8.10 m high. Access to height was with the aid of a Genie Z45 access platform.

Project board: • Customer: ARC • Architectural office Bjarke Ingels Group • Building contractors: NCC Copenhagen • 30,000 m³ of concrete • 6,000,000 kg of reinforced concrete • Area of land 12,600 m², areas of all levels 28,000 m² • Commissioning of the power plant in spring of 2017

• Paschal Formwork

Contractors World International Vol 5 No 5 Page 26 Towering high in Brussels The city of Brussels has a new eye-catcher: At 140 meters, the UP-site highrise building on the banks of The second Wolff, of the same the Charleroi-Brussels-Canal is the tallest residential model, but with 45 meter jib, was installed three months building in Belgium and one of the highest in Europe. later on a cross frame to a free standing height of 65.4 meters and then rose up with the building up to 147.5 meters. The construction company, BPC Brabant, hired two Wolff cranes 6531.12 from Wolffkran Belgium, which have Both trolley jib cranes were equipped with a 75 kW made sure that the skyscraper grew to its ultimate height. hoist winch, lifting steel girders, formwork and other material with a speed of up to 230 m / min. With maximum Quentin Guyaux, site manager at BPC Brabant: “Right lifting capacities of up to 10.4 tons at a 30-meter jib radius from the very beginning, Wolffkran worked closely with and 7.4 tons at a 40-meter jib radius, even heavy pre-fabri- our engineering office with their accurate planning and cated elements were lifted with ease. sophisticated crane concept. There are only a few players on the Belgian market that can draw up plans for this build- One crane required two ties, the other was tied to the ing height and at the same time provide us with what we building three times. need in terms of product technology. With Wolffkran we The work of the two Wolff cranes on the UP-site build- get everything from one source.” ing was completed earlier this year. The Wolffkran team Proven Wolff climbing units ensure also designed the dismantling of the cranes to be as ef- time-saving climbing ficient as possible. The lower of the two Wolff 6531.12 was dismantled by The first Wolff 6531.12, with a jib radius of 30 me- the higher crane, making the use of a mobile crane obso- ters, was installed on site using a 300 ton mobile lete. The higher Wolff crane was climbed down to about crane to a freestanding height of 91.2 meters at the 40 meters and then completely dismantled using a 150 ton beginning of the project. mobile crane. Placed on foundation anchors to save space, it then Frédéric van Hoorebeke: “There is a very high demand climbed upwards step by step alongside the growing high- for our cranes in Belgium. Upon dismantling the two cranes rise building to its final height of 146.4 meters. at the Up-site project, they were immediately put up on The time required for climbing the crane was kept to an other construction sites in Brussels and Antwerp.” absolute minimum due to the efficient Wolff pin connection system and the external climbing unit, which pushes up the crane by 4.5 m (the length of a tower section) in just • Wolffkran one go.

Contractors World International Vol 5 No 5 Page 27 Russia Crawler crane extremely time-intensive, because the machine must be as bridge perfectly aligned in order to securely place the chains and straps. The actual lifting only takes a few minutes. builder There are 10 additional bridges on which the beams must be installed in this manner along the route. The hilly terrain and extreme inclines are no problem for the crane. Since the end of 2013, the Russian construction company BaltMostStroy has been using a The machine must lift parts weighing many tons Sennebogen7700 crawler crane to build bridges along perfectly horizontal, and position them with millimeter a new freeway route. The 300 t crawler crane lifts precision. A difficult task for operator and machine, made prefabricated parts weighing as much as 100 t onto possible by the sensitive controls of the 7700. the concrete pier heads. The Sennebogen 7700 is equipped with an 8 m wide The crane was supplied by LLC Lonmadi Saint Petersburg, crawler undercarriage and ballast of 135 t, which gives the the Russian Sales and Service Partner. machine the necessary stability. BaltMostTroy uses the flexible crawler crane for its A powerful 313 kW Caterpillar diesel engine drives the demanding infrastructure construction works in Russia. two 220 kN winches. Currently the machine is working on construction of a CEO Arkadij Borisov, who experienced the performance bridge 800 m in length that is part of the new motorway capability of the machine on site, was very impressed. In A121 between St. Petersburg and Priosersk-Sortavala. particular the possibility of moving the crane under load is Equipped with a 41 m boom and auxiliary jib, the 300 considered a welcome work facilitation. t crane lifts steel elements onto the concreted bridge The compact uppercarriage of the 7700, with a abutments. This requires the utmost precision and is transport width of 3 m, is the largest component which makes the crane easy to manoeuver and transport. The maximum 2.43 m width of all the boom sections, as well as the Starlifter undercarriage, make transportation easy, even in a container. The booms can be set up in just a few steps thanks to the innovative self-assembly system. For the driver, the Maxcab comfort cabin, which can be inclined 20 degrees, offers an optimal view of the operations. • Sennebogen

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The articulated joint and oscillating rear axle mean that when the front tyres hit a rock or a hole, there is no bucket roll motion. The cab has been lowered so that the compact wheel loaders can move easily within the jobsites and are easy to transport. With the low cab profile, the 21F and 121F fall under the 2.5 meter threshold so that they can easily travel under a 4 meter bridge when loaded on a truck. When switching tasks, no time is wasted as changing attachments only takes a few seconds with Case Connect-under-pressure. The connectors are automatically depressurized and no hand tools are needed. Powerful versatility and control The new hydraulic system delivers all the power needed to operate even the most demanding attachment. The ‘High Flow’ option, available on the 221F and 321F, increases flow from 70 to 130 litres per minute and enables the use of powered attachments such as snow blowers or as- phalt planers that contribute to get- Compact Wheel ting the job done faster. Further refinements in Loaders from Case comfort and safety The cab of the new F Series compact Tick All the Boxes wheel loaders provides a comfortable and safe work environment with Case Construction Equipment has launched features such as the 10 air vents, er- the new F Series range of compact wheel gonomic layout, standard tilting adjustment of the steering wheel and the Case joystick with adjust- loaders that are designed to tick all the box- able wrist rest. es by setting new standards of productivity, versatility, comfort, all with low cost of The all-in-one joystick with proportional auxiliary con- operation. trol, flow memory button, float function and F-N-R switch puts all the machine’s controls in the operator’s hand. he four model line-up, ranging from the 4.4 ton 21F to the 6.2 ton 321F, has the power Low emissions, High power to deliver consistently high levels of per- T The new compact wheel loaders have a 3.4 formance in every task with a powerful, highly efficient new hydraulic system. The models, all with litre, 4-cylinder, turbocharged common rail FPT Tier IV Final compliant engines, are a replacement Industrial engine with Waste Gate. This feature to existing models. reduces drops in turbo pressure. The F Series meets Tier 4 Final emissions standards Designed for productivity with a unique maintenance free solution developed by FPT By improving weight distribution, Case has given Industrial that relies on Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR), a the new compact wheel loader a higher lift capac- Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC) and a Particulate Matter ity than the predecessors. For example, at the low (PM) catalyst. end of the range, the 21F XT is designed to lift up to 2,000 kg , which is 400 kg more than the 21E model • Case it replaces - a 25% increase! The XT parallel linkage and Z-bar arms maintain the forks parallel to the ground.

Contractors World International Vol 5 No 5 Page 29 What’s New In Plant & Equipment Komatsu Goes Crazy With New Equipment Launches Since the last issue of Contractors World, Komatsu has introduced new products to the articulated dump truck range, excavators, dozers and more. HM300-5 articulated dump truck

Exhibited earlier this year at ConExpo, the HM300 Tier 4 Final is now available to customers in North America. Featuring a net 324 HP (242 kW), the HM300-5 is powered by a Komatsu SAA6D125E-7 engine that is EPA Tier 4 Final emissions certified. With a 30.9 US ton (28 metric ton) payload and a gross vehicle weight (GVW) of 117,892 lbs. (53,475 kg), the HM300-5 maintains continues to use a Komatsu Variable Geometry the productivity and performance of the previous model, Turbocharger (KVGT) and an Exhaust Gas Recirculation but offers improved fuel efficiency to deliver what custom- (EGR) valve for more precise temperature and air ers have come to expect from Komatsu articulated dump management control as well as longer component trucks. life. High Productivity The large cab provides a comfortable and quiet work environment. The ROPS/FOPS Level-2 certified cab has Through body design optimization, the model has a newly designed rounded front dash panel with easy to increased body capacity and payload. The low 9’2” reach switches. The center mounted high back, heated air (2820mm) loading height easily matches with 30-ton ride seat with 3-point seat belt provides the operator with to 60-ton hydraulic excavators or 5 yd³ to 7.5 yd³ excellent visibility during operation. wheel loaders. A high resolution 7” LCD monitor offers enhanced capa- Additionally, the two single-staged body lift cylinders bilities and displays information in 25 languages for global provide a 70-degee dump angle. Selectable working modes support. allow the operator to choose between Economy and Power modes to tailor machine performance to the application or • Komatsu America work conditions. Komatsu Traction Control System (K-TCS) automatically provides optimum traction when operating in soft ground New Technology conditions. leads the Way in New An integrated Payload Meter (PLM) is now standard on the HM300-5. The PLM displays the loaded material weight Excavator on the 7” high-resolution LCD monitor for the truck operator as well as indicates payload information to the loader he world’s first intelligent Machine Control operator via external display lamps. PLM data is also trans- excavator is launched by Komatsu with the ferred via KOMTRAX and can be accessed by web. T world premier of the PC210LCi-10 tracked excavator. Tier 4 Final Emission Certified This new excavator features Komatsu’s exclusive ma- Engine chine control and guidance system, fully integrated with all The Komatsu Tier 4 Final engine uses an advanced other existing features. electronic control system. The result is lower fuel With the exclusive control function, the operator will consumption with no loss of performance. Komatsu

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no longer worry about digging too deep or damaging a Three Year Warranty target surface. From rough digging to finish grading, the Keeping in step with trends emerging through more PC210LCi-10 excavator can dramatically improve efficiency, and more manufacturers, the latest excavator and precision and safety on the work site. the two new dozers are supported by Komatsu Operating weights range from 22.620 kg - 23.480 kg, de- CARE, a complimentary maintenance program for pending on the configuration, with a net 123 kW (165 HP) Komatsu customers that comes as standard with @ 2.000 rpm. Other specifications are identical to those for every new Komatsu EU Stage IIIB construction the Komatsu PC210LC-10. machine. Naturally, with such an intelligent machine it is fully • Komatsu Excavators wired for the latest KOMTRAX technology Automatic Real Time Digging Control New Technology in With the world’s first intelligent Machine Control Latest Dozers excavator, the bucket is automatically limited from digging beyond the target surface. Marubeni Komatsu UK provided the venue for the Global launch of two new dozers from Komatsu, to further The control function maintains grade automatically, strengthen their position in the market as a world leader in with real-time bucket edge positioning in relation to the dozing technology. machine and the job surface. With this introduction the company has brought closer Status is instantly displayed on the full colour, multi- together merging technologies to further enhance dozing function 12.1” control box monitor, eliminating the wait performance and minimise operator fatigue. time associated with conventional sensors. Most dozers today working on major sites use levelling Information such as real-time “as-built” status, a mag- and grading technologies. Typically this is either by laser nified fine grading view or a 3D bird view can be displayed or, as it becomes more accurate, GPS using attachments to simultaneously. By setting 3D design data on the control box monitor, staking can be reduced or eliminated, as can surveying and final inspection. Safety is greatly improved, with less people needed on the job site and near the machine.

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Komatsu has moved away from add-on components for the machine control system that were typically mounted on the blade. With the new model, it is a fully-integrated system within, and protected by, the cab structure. Travel speed is up to 9.00 km/h in both forward and reverse gears. Dozer blade ranges from 3,250 mm x 1,195 mm with 3.4 m³ PAT blade on the EX model up to 3,860 mm x 1,155 mm with 3.8 m³ PAT blade PXI) A Second Dozer Launch the dozer that are exposed to damage. Komatsu has also introduced the D37EXi/PXi-23 With the D61EXi/PXi-23, Komatsu build such intelli- dozer to the European market which is configured gence into the machine. In other words, a unique fully au- to the same degree with Komatsu’s latest intelligent tomatic blade control dozer capable of both finish grading Machine Control technology, enabling both finish in automatic mode, and also rough dozing. The result is a grading and rough dozing in full automatic blade significant improvement in productivity. control mode. The D61i-EXi has an operating weight range from These dozers meets EU Stage IIIB regulations using 177,40 kg to 18,660 kg depending on the configuration smart engine technology, with operator-specific features with a Komatsu SAA6D107E-2 engine Tier IV interim engine bundled into a compact 89 horsepower package. Operating delivering net 125 kW / 168 HP at 2200 rpm. weights range from 8,640 kg to 8,940 kg depending on the The new dozer also features Komatsu’s proprietary configuration and model. At 2200 rpm, the D37EXi/PXi-23 KOMTRAX (Komatsu Machine Tracking System) and pushes with a net 66,1 kW (89 HP). TOPCON’s construction management system. Both dozers come equipped with the Komatsu Diesel In the near future, this integrated system will enable Oxidation Catalyst (KDOC), which has an integrated design high-efficiency, unified management of construction work that does not interfere with daily operation. through access to realtime machine data, via its web service, to track work progress including the amount of soil • Komatsu Dozers dozed at jobsites.

Fully Automatic Blade Control While high-precision finish grading can be achieved by crawler dozers equipped with a conventional control system, the D61i-EXi can also perform rough dozing in automatic mode, thanks to a fully automatic blade load control. Komatsu claim that when compared to conventional add-on machine control systems, an increase of up to 13% in efficiency can be achieved when using Komatsu’s tech- nological innovation in rough dozing.

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ADVERTISING MEDIA KIT 2015 Contractors World International Vol 5 No 5 Page 32 New Soil Roller Line from Dynapac

New to the Dynapac range of compaction equipment are the CA1300 and CA1500 single-drum soil rollers for high maneuverability and visibility in appications where space is restricted. The new CA1500 roller features Atlas Copco’s exclusive Active Bouncing Control (ABC), a cross-mounted Tier 4 Interim or Tier 4 Final engine and steel blades that improve compaction, safety and visibility. Gehl R Series Skid The engines on both models are cross-mounted, or placed perpendicular to the frames, which is an industry Steer Loaders first. The rollers’ hydraulic pumps are also in line with the The new Gehl R Series Radial-Lift Skid Steer Loaders engine. This allows users to reach all the necessary compo- comprises three models – the R190, the R220 and nents on the engines and hydraulic pumps for fast and easy the R260. service and maintenance. Because the engines are cross- mounted rather than parallel to the frame, they provide Optional counterweights can be fitted to increase the optimal weight distribution and contribute to the units’ rated operating capacity from 957 kg on the R190 to 1261 minimal footprint. kg on the R260. Lift heights reach up to 3061 mm on the R190 and 3124 mm on the R220 and R260. The CA1300 features a Tier 4 Final, 75-horsepower Kubota diesel engine, and the CA1500 uses a Tier IV Interim, The new series come equipped with high-powered 100-horsepower Cummins diesel engine. auxiliary hydraulics with excellent flow ratings and precise control. The rollers’ high static linear loads make them ideal for compacting a range of materials, from clay to rock fill. The The operator’s compartment has a new side-folding re- CA1300 features a static linear load of 73 pounds per linear straint bar and armrests with multiple adjustments to en- inch (PLI), and the CA1500 has 112 PLI. The compaction hance operator comfort and safety. power is transferred through the rollers’ drums to efficient- The forward position of the ROPS/FOPS cab and lower ly compact soil with minimal passes. rear towers deliver improved visibility to the bucket edge The CA1300’s 54inch (1372 mm) drum and the CA1500’s and to the rear of the machine. 66-inch(1,676 mm) drum give operators optimal visibility Pressure-relieving hydraulic couplers make attachment and allow them to maneuver into tight workspaces,. changes simple and safe. Atlas Copco’s ABC system, an optional feature for the These new skid steer loaders also include other features CA1500 through CA6500 models, prevents operators from such as the manual ‘Quick-a-Tach’ or hydraulic ‘Power-a- over-compacting the soil. Tach’ attachment systems, HydraGlide ride control and the Optional strike-off blades help the rollers’ consistency Hyraloc safety system. by removing oversized rocks and obstacles in front of the thick drum shells. • Gehl The blades have an innovative, divided profile that -ef ficiently pushes out rocks, which can break up compacted soils. All Atlas Copco pad foot rollers are fitted with heavy-duty drum scrapers to keep the drums clear to ensure consistent compaction. For environmentally sensitive worksites, the rollers feature Atlas Copco’s ECO Mode, an rpm-management system. The system reduces fuel consumption by as much as 20 percent. • Dynapac Compactors

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New Terex MHS8203 Horizontal Screen Module frame, rigid diagonal truss construction, and a galvanized steel structure including walkways, stairs and guard rails. Terex Minerals Processing Systems (MPS) has launched The module structure and all its components are CE/ its largest modular screening unit to date – the new ISO compliant. Designed with logistics in mind, theen MHS8203 Horizontal Screen Module, increasing the tire MHS8203 module is easy to transport in shipping screening capacity and application capabilities of its containers. existing modular product range. This is an addition to the modular product line that con- The new moodule features the new, highly efficient sists of several pre-designed static and semi-static crushing Terex Cedarapids LJ-TSV 8’ x 20’ (1438 x 6096 mm) screen and screening “plug and play” modules. Set-up time and with proven El-Jay oval stroke action. The module’s easy- ease of operation is aided by the simplicity of the modu- to-use blending gate system and rolling chute mechanism lar product range. Modules are designed to fit and work permit exceptional product control. together interchangeably. All Terex MPS modules bolt together on site and require minimal on-site wiring. Other key features include an extra heavy-duty I-beam • Terex Minerals Processing Systems

Next Generation Hydraulic Breakers through bolts needed and it ensures more power and from resistance. Furukawa FRD‘s newest line of hydraulic breakers for excavators represents the latest in design technology. With multiple The introduction of the newly de- patented enhancements that are designed to improve day- signed FRD hydraulic breaker is a to-day performance, reduce maintenence and downtime, world premiere. Furukawa Rock smoother operation and the highest level of reliabillity. A Drill (FRD) say that the FXJ is one wider hydraulic flow range allows for use on a broad range of a kind in the market, thanks of carriers reducing inventory while increasing utilization. to the new mono-block design. With this new design there are no • Furukawa FXJ175 FXJ275 FJX375 FJX475 Operating weight: kg 1015 1775 2525 3205 Height with rod: mm 2043 2468 2715 2892 Operating pressure: MPa 16-18 16-18 16-18 16-18 Oil flow: l/min 100-160 145-220 170-260 200-300 Impact rate: bpm 450-900 350-620 350-450/550 250-450 Impact energy: Joules 3610 5120 7310 9620 Rod diameter: mm 120 140 155 170 Rod effective length: mm 620 680 715 720 Rod weight: kg 81 143 167 229 Base machine weight: ton 12-21 18-30 25-42 33-55

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New 172 EC-B 8 Litronic Flat-Top Crane

• Improved performance - increased lifting capacity • Trolley and load hook remain on the jib for transport - no assembly work • Improved erection of the compact head Liebherr has updated its successful 160 EC-B Flat- Top crane and unveiled its successor, the 172 EC-B 8 Litronic. The crane’s lifting capacity has been increased and the crane’s erection process has been simplified even further. electrical connections ensure that the switchboard and cab can be connected quickly without any errors. The redesign of the new 172 EC-B 8 Litronic Flat-Top crane has resulted in a major increase in performance in The Liebherr 37kW frequency converter hoist gear is in- terms of its lifting capacity. Its lifting capacity has in fact cluded in the basic version and allows empty hook speeds been increased by 15% over the full length of the jib. of 135m/min. A 45kW frequency converter hoist gear is also available as an option. The new Flat-Top crane will now hoist 2,100 kg at the jib head with a radius of 60.0m and offers a maximum ca- The frequency converter hoist gear is only used in 2-line pacity of eight tonnes. This represents an increase of 250 mode. Hook heights of up to 328m and empty hook speeds kg at the jib head over its predecessor. of up to a maximum of 177m/min ensure that the crane is economical to use. The modular concept and the compatibility of the tower systems ensure that the crane is suitable for a wide Advanced Litronic Controller range of uses. With the Liebherr 120 HC, 170 HC or 256 HC tower systems, free-standing hook heights of up to 71.4m The new 172 EC-B 8 Litronic is supplied with an ad- can be achieved. vanced Litronic crane controller. Functions such as redundant load moment measurement, manipula- New Erection Concept tion-proof commissioning and the monitoring of hoist gear brake with managed lowering in emergency Another new feature of the 172 EC-B is the new erec- mode provide a very high level of safety. tion concept for the jib. The load hook and trolley remain on the jib pivot section during transport. Settings such as slewing gear modes and the trolley That completely eliminates the erection work for the speed can be adjusted quickly and easily using the elec- trolley. The hoist and trolley travelling ropes can also be tronic monitor system (EMS). In crane mode, the increased reeved easily with little effort providing massive benefits sensor resolution of the new Litronic crane controller sys- particularly for jib erection in the air. tem also provides improved operating properties. Improved quick-release fastenings on the cab and switch- • Liebherr-Werk Biberach GmbH board platform allow the compact head to be split quickly to reduce the erection weights. Also, the quick-release

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time increasing brake power. Simple maintenance is pro- Is This The Most vided by easily accessible service points on the crane. For Compact All Terrain instance, the diesel and DEF tanks can be conveniently reached from the ground. Crane In The Innovative Terex Single-Motor 130-Tonne Class? Concept The new Explorer 5500 crane features the Terex With the new Explorer 5500 crane, Terex single-motor concept already seen on the Explorer Cranes is expanding its Explorer series by 5600 and Explorer 5800. This lowers the operating adding a new model in the 130-tonne ca- costs even further, since only one motor requires pacity class. maintenance. The new crane features a 60 The control system automatically recognizes each de- meter long main boom; three mand; for instance, it switches from high power in driving extensions of 11, 21, and 33 operation to energy-saving mode during crane opera- meters in length are avail- tion. Moreover, the system also has an energy- able, all of which can be saving start/stop function. The motor is a pow- offset. The maximum sys- erful and, at the same time, tem length is 86.5 meters. The maximum load moment is 395 meter tonnes, with the maximum lifting capacity when telescoping 24.5 tonnes. Outrigger extension positions of 2.54, 4.7, and 7.0 meters can be selected. With a carrier length of 12.1 meters, a total length of 14.3 meters, and a width of 2.75 meters, this 5-axle crane is more compact than any other in its capacity class, which enables it to be used inside cities as well as on narrow construction sites. In addition, steerable axles provide good maneuvera- economical 368 kW unit that meets emission standards bility in tight quarters. For comfort and safety in driving op- Euromot 4 and Tier 4 (final). eration the new Explorer 5500 crane has a dynamic launch On request, a 331 kW motor for Euromot 3a / Tier 3 is control function that prevents the crane from rolling back- also available in applicable markets. wards when starting up and maneuvering on uphill grades. The Explorer 5500 all terrain crane is equipped with er- Thanks to various configuration options, the new crane gonomically designed and spacious cabs for comfortable can be adapted to fulfill the road service approval regu- operation: The carrier cab lacks a B-column to provide op- lations of key markets for this capacity class. This is pos- timum visibility, and the superstructure cab offers ample sible with variable axle loads and axle pair intervals, the leg room. It is also tiltable up to 16° to ensure comfortable dismountable main boom, transport dolly preparation, work for extended periods. a maximum front overhang of 1.52 meters, and other features. Both cabs are equipped with ergonomic seats and have ventilation nozzles that can be adjusted individually. Focus on Economic Viability For operational safety, monitoring displays on a touch Terex Cranes place a strong emphasis on economic screen with intuitive controls provide the driver with im- viability during development. Alll components can be portant data on more than ten operational parameters of transported using a single standard support vehicle. the carrier, such as tire pressure, brake system status, and This results in low operating costs – as does, the au- the suspension system. In addition, there is constant moni- tomatic counterweight setup system, which allows toring for maintaining the axle loads. the crane to be readied for operation quickly. The electronically controlled brake system makes for lower wear and reduced operating costs while at the same • Terex Cranes

Contractors World International Vol 5 No 5 Page 36 Biggest Telescopic Crawler crane from Sennebogen

ith the new 6113, Sennebogen intro- duces its biggest telescopic crawl- Wer crane yet. It delivers a 120 t safe working load, a proven boom concept, and the high level of flexibility that extends the maximum safe working load of its telescopic cranes upwards by 50%. Until this laucnh, the Sennebogen product ranged from 8 t to 80 t safe working load. The new 6113 with a safe working load of 120 t will be an interesting solution for many crane rental companies and construction companies. Flexible and fast in use A key advantage of the machine is the strong telescopic boom. This is, as with all machines in this series, designed as Full-Power boom. The multi-cylinder technology is a maintenance-free system that enables continuous telescoping and is always fric- covers a large work area. With fly boom and lat- tion-locked. The machine can be set to any desired boom tice boom extensions boom heights up to 70 m are length variably and quickly via joystick. This saves time and achieved. permits effective work, particularly when boom lengths al- However, the true area of the machine becomes clear ternate in implementation. when the machine moves with 100% of the load and, thus, For one-cylinder systems the boom elements must be promptly serves very large sites. individually bolted in a complex arrangement, with the Even in rough terrain, the 6113 has excellent manoeu- 6113, the boom can work variably and quickly at any length. verability and is able to cope with gradients up to 4 de- Large work range grees. This can only be achieved through the particularly robust construction of the boom. A maximum boom length of 40 m means the crane The 8 m long heavy duty traveling gear components with up to 900 mm wide base plates ensure a low ground pressure. Stability is further enhanced when the undercarriage is telescoped out to a track width of 5.40 m. Compact Design Compared with many other types of cranes, the telescopic crawler crane requires over 30% less space, and is, therefore, better able to cope with restricted construction sites or access.

Contractors World International Vol 5 No 5 Page 37 Easy to operate. Easy to undercarriage, the machine can be set up in a few transport steps, within a short time. For the driver, the maXcab comfort cab with slid- When the traveling gear is dismounted the ing door, which can be inclined 20 degrees, offers transport width is reduced to 3.00 m. excellent ergonomics and an excellent overview. Modern and clean engine Typical for Sennebogen, is the optional possibil- technology ity of designing the cab with 2.70 m adjustable height, in order to maintain the unique over- The 6113 meets Tier IV final emission standards view and safety advantages. due to the powerful 168 kW Cummins engine combined with a soot particle An extensive safety package with filter and a cutting-edge exhaust LED headlights and surround aftertreatment system. cameras supports the driver in every work situation. Significant energy savings are possible using the For crane rental com- Eco Mode, operating panies, the easy trans- at a reduced engine port is a particularly speed. important advantage. With the aid of the innovative self- assembly system of the Starlifter telescopic • Sennebogen

emission regulations without sacrificing power or torque. John Deere K-Series- The 744K-II (303 hp), 824K-II (333 hp) and 844K-II (377 hp) II Wheel Loaders are designed to be simple, fluid efficient, fully integrated and fully supported, employing field-proven cooled ex- Three updated models join John Deere’s K-Series haust gas recirculation (EGR), easy-to-maintain high-up- Four-Wheel Drive Wheel Loader lineup. The 744K- time exhaust filters and selective catalytic reduction (SCR). II, 824K-II, and 844K-II meet Final Tier 4 emissions The K-Series-II loaders come equipped with larger, standards and bring added durability, productivity, higher-capacity Teammate V Axles (744K-II & 824K-II) with increased uptime and lower daily operating costs to standard cooling and filtration, and on-the-fly engageable the jobsite. front differential lock giving operators heavy-duty traction The EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage IV diesel engines meet for the most demanding terrain. The 744K-II, 824K-II and 844K-II are LOADRITE L2180 ready, which not only provides operators on-board payload data, but is integrated into JDLink Ultimate for remote viewing and analysis. All John Deere wheel loaders come standard with John Deere WorkSight, a comprehensive, easy-to-use suite of technology available for increasing uptime and productivity while lowering operating costs. • John Deere

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Crane Capacity 51 t x 2.5 m Max. Lifting Height Boom 42.4 m Jib 56.0 m Max. Load Radius Boom 35.6 m Jib 44.2 m Boom Length 11.1 m - 42.0 m Jib Length 8.0 m and12.7 m Specifications for Carrier Engine Model Mitsubishi 6M60-TL Max. Output 200kW/2,600 rpm A New 51 t Capacity Max. Torque 785Nm/1,400 rpm Overall Length 13,390 mm Rough Terrain Overall Width 2,960 mm Crane from Tadano Overall Height 3,865 mm Tadano Ltd. will launch a new rough terrain reach and lift capacity means that the crane can op- crane for overseas markets in March 2015. erate in restricted access areas or in remote off-road The new GR-500EXL with a 51 tonne capac- locations. ity, a 42 m 5-section boom and right-hand Extra reach of 8 m to 12.7 m is provided by a 2-stage drive. under slung jib. The jib stows alongside the base boom Tadano recognises an increasing need of its custom- section and is designed for easy installation at confined ers in regions such as Southeast Asia where the driv- jobsites. ing position is on the right. ◊ Compact Carrier To meet this customer demand and for safety reasons, The GR-500EXL uses a compact carrier to minimize Tadano is to start producing rough terrain cranes with driv- setup space necessary at the jobsite. By reducing ing position on the right. the length of the carrier to just 8.7 m and making At the same time, Tadano has redesigned this rough the counterweights heavier, Tadano has been able to terrain crane to have a long boom, a compact carrier, im- shorten the maximum extension width of outriggers. proved drivability, increased safety and environmentally This allows the GR-500EXL the highest possible maxi- friendly performance. mum crane capacity, for confined jobsites in urban areas The whole package, Tadano claim, will deliver out- like Singapore. standing lifting performance, easy maintenance, and high ◊ Improved Carrier Drivability and Safety productivity at a great value. The carrier features semi-elliptic leaf springs used Primary Features and Benefits on all wheels to improved drivability. With a maximum speed of 48 km/h. the crane can quickly travel ◊ Right-Hand Drive to Meet Destination Market from location to location. Needs On site, there are 3 steering modes - 2-wheel front, To meet the needs of markets, such as those in 4-wheel coordinated and 4-wheel crab. Transmission is Southeast Asia, where right-hand drive is required, electronically controlled automatic. Tadano has newly developed this right-hand drive rough terrain crane. This new design will contribute In addition, using a shorter twin cylinder-design has to greater safety for operators when driving. allowed the cab to be positioned forward. This gives the operator more visibility from the driver’s seat which has ◊ Outstanding Boom and Jib also been significantly upgraded, making for a much safer With a 42 m 5-section boom, it will be one of the operator experience while travelling. longest booms available in the 51 tonne class. The

Contractors World International Vol 5 No 5 Page 39 ◊ Safe Lifting and an ‘Eco-mode’ to keep fuel consumption as The crane is equipped with Tadano’s Automatic low as possible. We have Moment Limited which gives both an audible and equipped this model with visual warning when approaching a critical position. Tadano’s state-of-the-art Should the operator try to continue in putting the fuel monitoring system, crane in to a potentially unsafe status, the system and “Eco-mode” which will automatically cut the crane’s motions. reduces fuel consumption The system also has a limit function on the working when the crane is being range (load radius and/or boom angle and/or tip height operated. and/or slewing range). ◊ Installation of The in-cab LCD display shows the operator all HELLO-NET the information he needs to see what the crane Tadano has equipped this rough terrain lifting status is at all times crane with ‘HELLO-NET’ which allows cus- ◊ More Reliable at Lower Cost tomer’s to monitor crane status at any time via By using a more conventional, computers or mobile devices. proven Mitsubishi 6M60- The customer can monitor crane activ- TL (Euromot 2 level) ity, work history, ma- 6-cylinder diesel chine position data, engine, Tadano an- and maintenance in- ticipates improved formation. The abil- reliability. Apart ity to track the ma- from reduced main- chine allows for early tenance, replace- identification of a -ser ment parts are more readily available vice need as well as management of the crane’s time. at lower cost. ◊ Environmentally Conscious Crane With increasing awareness of fuel costs, the new RT • Tadano cranes will feature Tadano’s fuel monitoring system

material in just 45 seconds and keeps it in suspension as Blastcrete Upgrades the machine dumps material into the unit’s 12 ft³ (0.34 m³) D6528 Mixer/Pump hopper with hydraulic agitation. Operators can use a skid steer loader and Blastcrete’s The upgraded D6528 Mixer/Pump from Blastcrete optional calibrated bucket to load as much as 7.6 ft³ (0.215 gives gypsum flooring contractors a versatile and m³) of material into the mixer at a time. easy-to-use mixer/pump with high capacity and low maintenance. Blastcrete designed the exclusive squeeze pump with 33% fewer wear parts for reduced maintenance. The pump Contractors can use the D6528 Mixer/Pump to install operates with up to 450 psi for consistent delivery of up to gypsum underlayments for sound and fire proofing floors, 12 yd³ (9.17 m³) of material per hour. as well as up to 1/2-inch (12 mm) aggregate concrete mixes “We have been very impressed with what we can do for breezeways and patios. with the unit,” said Dewayne Olsen, owner of Western The hydraulic mixer blends up to 9 ft³ (0,.25 m³) of Slope Gypsum in Rifle, Colorado. “We can pump gypsum up to five stories high and as far as 400 feet (137 m)horizontally.” The squeeze pump does not require lubrication to keep it cool and is not damaged if the hopper runs dry. The D6528 Mixer/Pump comes equipped with a 29 hp/21.6 kW , water-cooled diesel engine or an optional 40 hp/29.83 kW Kohler gasoline engine. The engine is positioned away from the mixer and receiving hopper to prevent thermal transfer that can cause material to set prematurely. • Blastcrete

Contractors World International Vol 5 No 5 Page 40 Integrated “S-Pack” Binding Agent Spreader

o allow binding agent to be spread without generating clouds of dust, Wirtgen has introduced the “S-Pack” (spreader pack) for the WR 240/WR 240i And WR T250 models. This addition to the construction machinery manu- facturer’s product range, by adding more versatility, creates new opportunities for optimizing machine usage and cost-efficiency. Used on motorways, in residential areas, on industrial estates and on difficult terrain, recyclers and soil stabilizers have to cope with an extremely varied range of situations. In many instances, contractors face additional challenges due to strict emission standards and other regulations. Wirtgen S-Pack The binding agent tank, which takes very little time to fill, is located directly above the milling and mixing rotor of the Wirtgen WR; the diesel tank is over the rear wheels. A conventional silo vehicle containing around 27 t can easily be emptied by the “S-Pack” within the space of just Cost-Efficient Spreading Without two hours. Dust: Lower Emission Levels, Using the integrated spreader module, a WR with Enhanced Safety “S-Pack” spreads the binding agent directly in front of the milling and mixing rotor which immediately mixes it into the soil. The closed drum housing and an additional double curtain of rubber matting prevents the formation of dust clouds and ensures that the material is spread only inside the milled cut. Due to the integrated spreader module, the binding agent can now be spread regardless of wind and weather and without drifting or displacement due to vehicles driving ahead or passing by. Materials such as cement or lime must be spread safely and precisely and processed without emissions. This is particularly true in sensitive areas such as industrial -es tates that are subject to restrictions on account of food

“S-Pack” enlarges the range of solutions offered by Wirtgen for cold recycling and soil stabiliza- tion. With this brand new process, contractors can now respond to different challenges with greater flexibility and cost-efficiency.

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The binding agent tank is located directly above production facilities or areas near airports. the milling and mixing rotor of the Wirtgen WR. This applies especially to motorways, where drifting A few minutes is all it take to refill with bind- must be avoided in order to avoid endangering the flow of ing agent. A conventional silo vehicle containing traffic. around 27 t can easily be emptied by the “S-Pack” within the space of just two hours. Making Light Work Of Difficult the spreading quantity is assured by microprocessor- Terrain controlled processes. Wirtgen’s WR 240/WR 240i and WR 250 models are A two-part transverse auger is continuously supplied predominantly used on rough ground and soils with with binding agent by a conveyor unit and ensures that the insufficient bearing capacity. material is uniformly applied over the complete working Wherever other machines come up against their limits, width of 2.40 m. the two recyclers and soil stabilizers bring a tremendous In addition, the maximum spreading width can be in- off-road mobility into play, and they now can also be used crementally adjusted to 1.60 m and 80 cm by individually in combination with the integrated spreader module. switching the 80-cm-wide flaps in or out. As a result, jobs can be completed rapidly, utilizing a Depending on the application concerned, the spread- minimum of machinery and personnel and hence minimiz- er can deliver between 1.5 and 40 kg/m². ing transport costs, too. The level in the binding agent tank (which has a maxi- Technical Sophistication Ensures mum gross capacity of 5.5 m³) is monitored by extremely Top Quality When Mixing sensitive sensors and indicated on the control display at all times. Spreading is optimized by a number of sophisticated technical features. Metering cells ensure that the bind- The spreading quantity is simultaneously calibrated via ing agent is applied in precisely metered volumetric the display when the bulk density of the binding agent is quantities, and constant precision, continuous control entered. In addition, ten exhaust air filters, with automatic self- cleaning function, ensure effective purification of the- ex The operator can also see, at a glance, exactly haust air through the high air flow rate, how much binding agent is left in the tank.n this way, the driver always has a perfect overview of Clear Operation And Process the work process and remains in full control Control at all times. Operation of the integrated spreading system and di- agnosis of the work process are simple intuitive ac- tions effected via the control display in the driver’s cabin. The machine operator is in control of the mixing process at all times and can adapt the metered quantity to the current situation.

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Contractors World International Vol 5 No 5 Page 42 What’s New In Plant & Equipment New Cat 825K Compactor

The new four-drum, padfoot Cat 825K compactor incorporates Caterpillar’s Machine Drive Power (MDP) system—an exclusive feature that enables operators to consistently attain compaction specifications with minimal passes This results in low operating costs by saving time, fuel, rework ex- pense, and machine hours. Adding available technology for mapping and for stor- Delayed Engine Shutdown feature protects the engine by ing and analyzing data creates an intelligent compaction stabilizing operating temperatures before shutdown. system that provides comprehensive project management. The drive train uses a 3F/3R Cat power-shift transmis- Along with compaction intelligence, the 825K has the sion featuring Single Clutch Speed Shifting, which assists in weight and power to take on maintaining torque flow the most difficult compact- through the transmission ing and dozing chores, fea- during gear changes, re- turing massive structures for . . .available in North sulting in smoother shifts long-term durability and an and minimal power inter- operator’s environment that America, South ruption—especially ben- ensures optimum comfort, eficial on uphill grades. safety, and productivity. America, Africa, An integral lock-up Power train and Middle East and Asia torque converter pro- structures vides direct-drive effi- Pacific regions. ciency, speed, and fuel With a maximum operating savings, while also sig- weight of 78,326 pounds nificantly reducing drive- (35 528 kg), the 825K de- train heat. Additionally, velops 405 net horsepower (302 kW) from its Cat C15 an auto-shift system allows the machine to automatically ACERT engine. upshift or downshift based on machine speed and torque, The C15 ACERT is available with emissions-control optimizing performance and thus saving fuel. This feature technology to meet either US EPA Tier 4Final/EU Stage IV can be easily enabled or disabled on the soft keypad. for higher regulated countries or US EPA Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA equivalent emission standards for lesser regulated Compaction with confidence countries. Caterpillar’s MDP system measures the soil’s load- bearing strength to assess compaction. The system— An Engine-Idle-Shutdown system conserves fuel by which works efficiently with single- or four-drum stopping the engine after a pre-set interval of idling, and a

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configurations, smooth or padfoot—senses the - roll ing resistance of the material being compacted (the Engine Cat C15 ACERT measure of its load-bearing strength) to determine Net power- hp (kW) 402 (302) the degree of compaction. Max. weight- lb. (kg) 78,326 (35 528) Wheel weight- lb. (kg) 16,167 (7 333) Unlike accelerometer-based compaction-measurement Drum diameter- in. (mm) 51.1 (1 299) systems, the MDP system correlates well with portable Drum width- in. (mm) 44.3 (1 125) measurement devices, works in a wider range of applica- Tips per wheel 65 tions and also measures closer to the depth of the lift with Wheel diameter- in. (mm) 65.8 (1 672) less variability, both in granular and cohesive materials. Max. fwd speed- mph (kph) 10.7 (17.2) Operators can quickly establish the MDP target value clean environment, fitted with an air-suspension seat, that matches the compaction specification, and then can and mounted to the frame with a system designed to rely on the intuitive MDP monitor in the cab to assess pro- reduce vibration and sound within the cabin. gress of the compaction process. The Cat STIC (Steering and Transmission Integrated MDP measurement technology is the foundation com- Control) system places complete control in the operator’s ponent of the comprehensive Cat Compaction Control sys- left hand, and the electro-hydraulic implement-control joy- tem. It is scalable to meet a wide range of needs and ap- stick provides precise, proportional response. The imple- plications. Mapping capability, with two levels of accuracy, ment-control system also features electronically controlled enables the operator to easily monitor compaction pro- cylinder stops and soft-detents. For added convenience gress and ensures that compaction is of uniformity quality. and safety, the left pedal in the cab serves as an engine Compaction data can be downloaded or wirelessly decelerator, transmission neutralizer, and brake. transmitted to the online VisionLink user interface for anal- Operators can safely and comfortably enter and exit ysis and reporting, using a computer or mobile device. The the cab via stairways (left and right) with reduced angles overall system provides a means to attain optimum pro- and standard lighting. ductivity, job quality, and profitability. The fold-up STIC console allows easy access to the seat, Operator environment, safety, while handrails and non-slip walking surfaces for added service safety. A comfortable cab has automatic temperature con- • Caterpillar trol, and is pressurized with filtered air to maintain a

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In addition to power and efficiency, the new wheeled excavators feature a new and improved travel system. An auto cruise control system reduces operator fatigue by maintaining a fixed speed when driving distances. A new auto ram lock system is available to improve operating safety by locking or releasing the ram cylinder according to the operating mode. An optional forward/reverse travel pedal control allows operators the choice of using the travel pedal control while in work mode or the lever while in control mode. A new creep speed travel system is also provided to improve maneuverability and fine control. Hyundai has improved the structure strength of the 9A series cabs with stronger but slimmer tubing for optimum safety. Low stress, high strength steel forms a New Hyundai R140/180/210W-9A more durable upper and Wheeled Excavators lower frame. Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas, Inc., has introduced three new wheeled excavator models, An optional ROPS the R140W-9A, R180W-9A and the R210W-9A, to their (Roll Over Protective 9A series product line. Structure) cab can be The R140/180/210W-9A models are mid-size excava- equipped to further tors providing plenty of power and mobility to get the job enhance operator done and are ideal for excavating projects, road and utility safety. work and demolition. The newly de- The R140W-9A, R180W-9A and R210W-9A have operat- signed cabs were con- ing weights of 30,200 lbs (13,700 kg), 38,100 lbs (17,280 kg) ceived for more space, and 45,200 lbs (20,500 kg), respectively. enhanced operator comfort and a wider Hyundai has powered each of these 9A wheeled ex- field view. Special attention has been given to a clear, open cavators with low emission, low noise, Cummins QSB6.7 and convenient interior with plenty of visibility on the ma- Interim Tier 4/Stage IIIB engines. Electronically controlled chine surroundings and the job at hand. fuel injection and diagnostic capabilities add to- theen gines’ efficiency and serviceability. Hyundai has integrated the seat with the console to reduce operator fatigue and adjustable air suspension comes Other innovations such as the variable speed fan clutch, standard. New joystick consoles are adjustable in height by two-stage auto decel system and the economy mode help pushing a single button. to conserve fuel and reduce environmental impact. The excavators come standard with a newly designed Optimum Precision 7 inch, color LCD Display cluster with easy to read digital To achieve optimum precision, Hyundai has rede- gauges for monitoring temperature, fuel levels and other signed the hydraulic system on each of these mod- maintenance items. els to provide the operator with precision touch and The simplified design allows the operator to easily ad- controllability. just engine power and work modes, set boom speed and Improved pump flow control minimizes fuel consump- arm regeneration, view what’s happening behind them tion and improved spool valves are engineered to provide with the optional rear-view camera, and protect the ma- more precise flow to each function with less effort. chine with the new password anti-theft system. Boom-down flow regeneration and control valve tech- Maximum digging reach: 8.78 m (20’ 10”) nology are also improved. An auto boom-swing priority Maximum digging depth: 5.75 m (18’ 10”) feature automatically and continuously looks for the ideal Maximum dump height: 6.62 m (21’ 9”) hydraulic flow balance for the boom and swing motions of (with 4.6 m boom and 3 m arm length) the machine to maximize performance and productivity. • Hyundai Construction Equipment

Contractors World International Vol 5 No 5 Page 45 What’s New In Plant New Combo Extends Brokk Versatility

Brokk remote-controlled demolition equipment brings Goliath-sized drilling power in a David-sized package for mining, demolition and tunneling applications with the latest TE160 hydraulic drifter rock drill from TEI Rock Drills. When paired with the Brokk 100 or Brokk 160, the new drill attachment is far superior to the alternative jackleg drills for drilling in cramped spaces,. The Brokk/TEI combination eliminates fatigue caused by operating the heavy handheld tools, improves overall drilling accuracy and promotes safety by allowing operators to stand farther away from the drilling site. When miners use jackleg drills for drilling 1 5/8-inch diameter holes for blasting they stand within 3 feet (1 m) of delivers 35 to 60 foot-pounds of impact energy at 5,000 to the working surface, which puts them at risk of being hit by 6,500 blows per minute. water-propelled, fractured rocks or falling debris. The new drill attachment complements other Brokk at- With a Brokk machine and the TE160 attachment, they tachments for added versatility. For example, demolition can drill to 20 ft ( 6 m) depths remotely. crews can use the Brokk 100 or Brokk 160 with the TEI attachment to bore 2-inch-diameter holes for splitter or Operators can take the 45” (1,143 mm) tall Brokk 100 cracking agents in non-explosive demolition applications. units into areas with 6’ (1.82 m) height clearances, which They can then quickly switch out the drill for a hydraulic make them great for workspaces with little headroom. breaker, shear or bucket to size and remove debris. In addition, when the arms and stabilizer legs are folded in, the Brokk 100 is less than 31” (788 mm) wide, narrow The hydraulic drill attachment is quieter than pneumat- enough to fit through doorways or onto elevators at demo- ic handheld alternatives. lition sites. • Brokk At just under 26” (660 mm) long, the TE160 is the smallest drill attachment from TEI. It might be small but it still • TEI Rock Drills New Nordberg C130 The new model is a 40-tonne jaw crusher in terms of jaw crusher operating weight and features a pinned and bolted design for reliability, long life and easy service. The latest crusher from Metso, the Nordberg C130, can process more rock in the crushing process, thanks Large feed opening saves blasting to the larger cavity volume delivering higher produc- costs tion in high-capacity primary crushing in demanding The large, 1300 x 1000 mm (39” x 51”) feed opening quarrying and mining applications. make it possible to process even the coarsest feed The cavity vol- and maintain a trouble-free material flow through ume of a jaw the crusher. This results in savings in blasting costs crusher has a big and allows the processing of coarser feed at the pri- impact on the mary stage. efficiency of the With its compact design, replacing older crusher models crusher. The can be accomplished easily. The pinned and bolted design Nordberg C130 also makes it possible to disassemble the C130 and trans- jaw crusher has port it to deep underground mines or remote quarries. a 21% larger cavity volume The introduction of the new jaw crusher continues the in comparison to renewal of Metso’s mid-size and large jaw crushers. Prior previous models in to the launch of Nordberg C130, Metso launched the all- this size class. new Nordberg C120 and C150 jaw crushers. • Metso

Contractors World International Vol 5 No 5 Page 46 What’s New In Plant & Equipment A new mobile concrete sprayer from Atlas Copco - the MEYCO Versa

Atlas Copco MEYCO AG has launched a new mobile spraying unit designed for efficient shotcreting of mid-size tunnels. This unit, called MEYCO Versa, is the first Atlas Copco branded product to be launched on the market since Christof Ziegler, Product Manager at Atlas Copco the company acquired MEYCO in 2013. MEYCO, says: The sprayer is designed to meet the present and future “One of the key features of this machine is concrete spraying (shotcreting) needs of mid-size tunnels its Mezza boom which is fast and smooth, in hydro-power, road and rail projects. while at the same time reducing overall wear and tear. This has been achieved thanks to a It is based on a new design concept aimed at meet- new type of glide bearing technology that we ing demands for high productivity, ease of operation and have developed as a result of feedback from reliability. our customers.” The MEYCO Versa is an all-in-one solution for concrete Added to this is an intuitive user interface making spraying designed for one operator. It has a new carrier the MEYCO Versa easy to understand and handle with all platform with 4 x 4 crab steering, and is powered by a Tier key functions carried out from the radio remote control. 4 diesel engine. Bearing in mind that the unit is meant for one operator, the It also has a new boom, an optional 75kW on-board machine’s components have also been cleverly arranged to compressor, a 20m³/h low pulsation concrete pump and a minimize setup and cleaning time. high-precision dosing system. • Atlas Copco Meyco

the previous model, but with a reduced dump height. Minetruck MT42 gets The geometry is new with optimized internal plate major upgrade angles, making it easier for material to be released. In addition, the new box is equipped with an innova- The popular 42-tonne truck from the Atlas Copco tive tailgate, which acts as a spill guard. The tailgate folds Minetruck range is given a major upgrade for in- down automatically behind the box before dumping with- creased productivity, safety and sustainability. out affecting either ground clearance or visibility through Atlas Copco’s Minetruck MT42 was introduced to the the rear view camera. The gate is hydraulically operated market in 2009, and has since been a workhorse for mines and the status of the gate’s position is presented for the around the world. Now a range of new improvements has operator on the display in the cabin. given this 42-tonne capacity vehicle the means to beat its own high productivity record. Tier 4 final engine The new engine alternative for Minetruck MT42, the New box with tailgate Cummins QSX15, meets the exhaust emission require- The new box is made of high strength steel. It has ments of both EPA Tier 4 final and EU Stage IV, the same physical envelope size as moving forward to meet near-zero emission levels. Compared to Tier 3 emission levels the new engine represents a 90 percent reduction for both PM (particulate matter) and NOx (nitrogen oxides). The engine installation is fully integrated into the design of the Minetruck MT42 and the Atlas Copco’s Rig Control

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System, RCS. which can show the status of the particulate resulting in increased productivity. filter and the level of the diesel exhaust fluid tank can be This solution can be especially useful in applications monitored on the display in the cabin. with a high degree of haulage downhill with load, such as The engine alternative is only suitable for markets with haulage of waste rock fill or in cut and fill applications. supply of Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel (ULSD), and low ash en- “All these new features make this truck even gine oil. better when it comes to productivity, safety, Retarder for higher speed reliability and sustainability. It’s all about moving as much ore as possible in a safe The Minetruck MT42 is also ready for an optional and controlled manner and the upgraded electromagnetic retarder braking system. When Minetruck MT42 is unmatched in doing that.” hauling downhill, the retarder creates resistance and retardation, providing wear-free braking. Under the says Marcus Lundbergh, Product Manager at Atlas right conditions it can also allow for a higher speed, Copco. • Atlas Copcop Rock Drills AB

had a diesel engine, and averaged about 80-90 liters per Top of the Range hour of fuel. Atlas Copco Depending on need, customers can order the model with an 1800 CFM (52 cubic meter per min) compressor Drillmaster rotary for the electric model and a 1900 CFM (52 cubic meter per blasthole rig min) compressor with a diesel. A high pressure version for DTH drilling is also available for both power groups. Atlas Copco Drilling Solutions LLC has introduce the Mark Stewart, Marketing Manager for Atlas Copco latest in the rugged and reliable Drillmaster (DM) line. Designed to fill the gap between the DML and the Pit Viper 275, Atlas Copco’s DM75 is now available in non- Tier 4 markets. Manufactured in Nanjing, China, the DM 75 is suited for rotary drilling of 9” to 10-5/8” (229 to 270 mm) holes, with low and high pressure compressor options. The component layout and spacious electric over hydraulic cab are taken directly from its big brothers in the DM line. Having already been put to the test in Eastern Europe, the rig is ideal for drilling in hard rock applications such as iron ore and copper. In its first test in such an application, Drilling Solutions in Nanjing, China said: it has averaged a controlled 8,000 to 9,000 metre’s drilled per month at a 95% availability rate. “Atlas Copco Drilling Solutions established manufacturing in Nanjing, China with a goal Offering 34 tonnes (75,000 lbf) of pulldown, the DM75 to develop a world class, affordable product has a maximum depth capacity of 51.2 m (168 ft). With a for the mineral extraction industry. weight ranging between 68,000 to 85,000 kg (149,600 lb to 187,600 lb), the DM 75 offers a smaller overall footprint We are well positioned with service and than its PV-275 counterpart. parts available from our Nanjing distribution center to support the DM 75 in all corners of During tests, the rig averaged 600 engine hours per the world. month with an availability of 95%. The DM75 can come with an electric or diesel engine. This particular machine • Atlas Copco Drilling Solutions LLC

Contractors World International Vol 5 No 5 Page 48 automatically, it has to be activated. This is achieved Avoid serious risks by releasing all the props for a moment and then when reshoring slab retensioning them in order to reshore the slab. By releasing the props, the slab can bend through and formwork develop its required strength. If this is not done, the slab cannot generate its own load bearing capacity fully and is Take a typical case of three slabs being poured in quick thus not able to carry the load of the slab works above it. succession. Structural planning has stipulated a load bearing capacity that relies on subsequent utilisation It passes the surplus load down through the props. of the slab, e.g. 2.0 kN/m² for normal office activity These may be damaged or bent. Also, the slab could (people, furniture, fittings) that represent the actual develop cracks, allowing moisture to creep in and cause load. the rebar to rust. The site wants to proceed with the next slab as soon When are additional props as possible. This generates additional loads on the freshly required? poured first slab caused by workers, material, activity and the load of the second, new slab itself. Additional or auxiliary props are needed when additional loads bear on the freshly poured concrete The site management needs to calculate and cater for slab, over and above the slab’s own weight. these risks. This happens when building activity continues on the Early stripping with MevaDec slab, when material is stored on it or when the next slab The MevaDec slab formwork system allows early above it is poured. stripping and reusing the panels and beams for the New MEVA calculation tool for safe next slab pour right away. This is possible once the concrete has developed sufficient strength to carry reshoring its own weight safely. The new MEVA calculation tool for reshoring allows people to work safely and fast when pouring slabs. It With MevaDec, this is achieved at 8 N/mm². To remove calculates the number of props per m² needed to support them, the drop head is released and lowered. Props remain the slab and carry additional loads on it. in place to support the freshly poured slab. It also shows when props may be overloaded, enabling If you proceed correctly and adhere to the rules of re- you to plan workflow to avoid any dangerous risks. The shoring, you can save up to 40% of inventory, reduce mate- calculator allows you to calculate the fresh concrete rial and rental costs and simplify logistics. pressure, the pour speed for wall formwork systems and It is essential to activate the slab’s the reshoring for slab formwork. inherent strength • MEVA The slab’s load bearing capacity doesn’t develop

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UNO estimates 3 billion housing units needed by 2030

The future of residential construction is marked by a rapidly growing demand for cost-effective, simple housing in developing and emerging countries, esti- mated to reach 3 billion housing units by 2030. This immense construction calls for innovative solutions such as motivated NEOPOR System GmbH from Germany to increase awareness of its cellular light-weight concrete solutions. This kind of foamed concrete enables small housing units to be erected quickly and in great numbers. It needs no compacting and has a favourable insulating effect. weight, hand-set system with no crane required coped wall This is advantageous for mass housing in regions with pours to room height in one go, hot climates. Traditional plywood facing proved unsuit- able because of its strong absorptive behaviour, which has • Neopor System GmbH a negative effect when foamed concrete is pumped in at • MEVA great speed. In trials, MEVA formwork, with its all-plastic facing, light-

fixed width of 60 cm. The modular PASCHAL column panel, with its dimensions expanded of 60 x 150 cm, has a dead weight of less than 40 kg, so it is easily man- universal ageable for two people. ‘Modular The height of the Modular column panels can be extended by formwork’ fastening them one below the other using the keybolts. Connection system holes have already been made in the frame profiles and plywood to In reaction to customer demand provide a force-fit corner connec- from various countries where rein- tion with locking screws. forced concrete frame construction is dominant, Paschal has expanded its The prepared holes in the 15 universal modular formwork system. mm thick phenolic resin-coated plywood are sealed at the factory with This system expansion allows con- PVC plugs which simply have to be tractors to form square as well as rec- popped out on the construction tangular reinforced concrete columns site. The locking screw fits through with external dimensions from 20 to 50 the two parallel opposing holes so cm in increments of 5 centimetres. that it can be hammered in from the The system is designed to cre- outside as usual. ate column forms in varying lengths, The Modular column formwork widths and heights in a short time using system is configured for a maximum a small number of light panels. Where fresh concrete pressure of 60 kN/m² necessary, chamfer angles or sealing in accordance with DIN 18218. strips can be inserted in the corners of the formwork and fixed there. • Paschal Formwork The panels come in heights of 100 cm, 125 cm and 150 cm and have a

Contractors World International Vol 5 No 5 Page 50 New Hoists From Alimak Hek

Bauma China saw Alimak Hek introduce its latest models to the range of rack and pinion hoists. he all-new fully modular Alimak SC 65 (pictured) is T based on the proven design of the SCANDO 650, which has been very successful in the market. Alongside that is the ALIMAK SC 45 which is based on the proven design of the SCANDO 450, a model that has delivered reliabaility and duarabiity in applications around the world. Alimak has taken construction hoist technology to a new level with the introduction of the all-new Alimak SC 65. It is a modular system that can adapt to different Accessibility is improved by the new microprocessor applications using relatively few modules and components. based control system. Called ‘ALC II’. it can solve many site Available in single or twin car configuration, the SC logistic problems. For example, the system reduces waiting 65 offers payloads of 1,500 to 3,200 kg per car and has a times by storing all calls from the landings and sending the standard maximum lifting height of 250 m, which can be hoist car that is logistically nearest to a landing to pick up increased on request. cargo or passengers. The free-standing mast height is 32 m when equipped It can be equipped with a frequency control unit (FC), with an optional pipe support. with closed-loop, which gives very smooth starting and stopping with low starting current and less wear and tear. Two or three FC frequency control or two DOL motors drive the system through a high efficiency gearbox. The As with most models, it can be used in single or dual car hoist operates at speeds up to 65 m/min and provides configurations. For further versaility, it can also share the more hoistpower while using as much as 40% less power mast of a HEK MS CPF platform or an ALIMAK CM materi- than previous models. als hoist. Thereby optimising vertical lifting operations with minimum components. Alimak SC 45 - latest in construction hoists. This unique advantage improves utilisation of accessories and increases the access capability in a cost-effective The SC 45 offers flexibility, efficiency, safety, low en- way. The hoist car design is truly modular and offers several ergy consumption and low cost of ownership making optional car lengths between 2.0 and 3.2 m and a multiple it the ideal choice for both construction and rental choice of doors or ramps. companies. • Alimak Hek

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New Upgraded Smartlink Control System

Genie announces that the updated SmartLink Control System for its Genie GS Slab scissors and Runabouts product family have now been implemented for the EMEAR Region (Europe, Middle East, Africa and Russia). Driven by customer feedback, the SmartLink system upgrade includes a new, simplified platform controller user interface, as well as additional functionality such as proportional lift and drive control on the joystick. The upgrade will also reduce Available to order via Genie hand fatigue by replacing the Parts, a SmartLink upgrade “push and hold” with a “mo- retro-fit kit including software mentary push” button to begin Europe, Africa update, controller overlay re- lifting on the joystick. & Middle East placement, upgrade decal kit and replacement manuals can Outriggers are also con- be installed easily in the field trolled by the joystick. To make without replacing platform or user experience even easier on existing machines, the up- ground control units. grade may be quickly retrofitted in the field. The SmartLink system upgrade applies to Genie scissor “The SmartLink upgrade is a clear example of and portable products that use the SmartLink control how we continuously improve our products to system including the GR, GRC, QS, GS slab scissors and GS- provide additional value to our customers,” 69 DC and GS-69 BE Series. said Carlo Forini, Director of Business Development & Product Management, Terex AWP EMEAR. • Genie

With a new damping concept, Wacker Neuson has man- Vibratory plates with aged to reduce the hand-arm vibrations to a value that al- only good vibrations lows the operator to work without a time limitation and at the same time provides for more comfort and safety. The latest innovation for reversible vibratory plates The diesel-powered vibratory plates DPU 4545, DPU from Wacker Neuson in the weight class from 300 5545 and DPU 6555 achieve values of less than 1.5 m/s². to 800 kilograms (or 40 to 100 kN of compaction The DPU 4045 lies at just 0.9 m/s². performance) reduces vibration values to less than 1.5 m/s² for hand-arm vibrations. The advantages for customers are obvious: they have According to the Directive 2002/44/EC, the powerful vibratory plates, save time and money due to the operator may, work without a time limitation reduced documentation and training effort and operators with this equipment. benefit from the low hand-arm vibrations, which ensure more comfortable and gentle work. With the introduction of the new center pole, Wacker Neuson is now offering the entire product series of reversible vibratory plates - from 140 to 800 kilograms with an operating time of at least one working day. The vibration values are below the trigger value of 2.5 m/s²; for the 30 kN, equipment vibration values are below the exposure limit of 5 m/s² (permissible working time: 8 hours per day). • Wacker Neuson

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New Telescopic Built for Construction and Rental Whether for construction or rental compa- Handlers from nies, versatility to maximise machine usage is very much in demand for Bobcat all plant and equipment. The To replace model variations of the T35100 and T36120SL telescopic handlers, Bobcat has introduced latest generation models in the 10-12 m lift range. Sharing the same modern styling being introduced across the Bobcat range, the latest models incorporate many of the improvements already seen in the larger models launched over the last 18 months. Different Engine Options For markets with regulated emissions, the engine is a high performance 74.5 kW (100 HP) 410 Nm Perkins Stage IIIA, optimised to deliver the power and torque to ensure efficient operation in the most difficult ground conditions. For those countries without emission regulations or where low-sulphur fuel is not available, the new models are also available with a Deutz Stage IIIB diesel engine. The new telescopic handlers have a hydrostatic transmission offering a maximum travel speed of 30 km/h for travelling from location to location and load and new telescopic handlers meet this demand. carry operations. When it comes to placing loads with pre- They feature an auxiliary hydraulic line to allow a wider cision, an inching function puts the operator in control. range of attachements to be used. All modelas are sup- The telescopic handlers are supplied as standard with plied with a 1.12 m wide foldable pallet forks carriage with road lights and turn signals. backrest and 1200 mm pallet forks as standard. The T36120SL incorporates both stabilisers and the An important safety feature is the Aggravating frame-levelling system while the T35105L features the Movement Arrester (AMA) system which cuts off all aggra- frame-levelling system. vating movements to ensure safe use within the working envelope, whatever the attachment used and the type of load (palletised or suspended) being lifted. The T35105 and T35105L telescopic handlers both have a maximum lift capacity of 3.5 tonne. The working envelope has a maximum lift height of 10.29 m and a maximum forward reach of 6.88 m. The larger T36120SL telescopic handler has a maximum lift capacity of 3.6 tonne. The working envelope has a maximum lift height of 11.87 m and a maximum forward reach of 8.20 m.

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brief specifications T35105 T35105L T36120SL Max lifting capacity: 3500 kg 3500 kg 3600 kg Max lifting height: 10290 mm 10290 mm 11871 mm * Max horizontal reach: 6886 mm 6886 mm 8198 mm Max travel speed: 30 km/h Total weight (unladen): 7700 kg 7700 kg 8660 kg * on stabilizers Specifications are for guidance only and will vary according to configuration. Increased Safety and Enhanced maximum control at fingertips, allowing the driving direc- Control tion to be selected at the touch of a button while still keeping a grip on both the steering wheel and the joystick for A large parabolic windscreen to the ROPS/FOPS cab improved safety and productivity. provides panoramic visibility especially when handling loads at height. Semi-automatic wheel alignment provides automated assistance to the operator ensuring the wheels are always A larger back window and a cab door with windows aligned when changing between the three steering modes above and below the handlebar make for optimum visibil- of 2-wheel, 4-wheel or crabbing. Maximum Drive speed ity when manoeuvring close to walls or other obstacles. (creep mode) and auxiliary flow control are easily and pre- Overall the new cab is designed to provide the operator cisely controlled via the joystick. with a higher level of comfort, reducing fatigue and improving safety and performance on site. Compact stabilisers ensure that the full capabilities of the telescopic handler can be utilised in the most confined On the new dashboard, the digital display provides the working areas and close to walls (minimal loss of reach). operator with an easy to understand and quick overview of machine performance and status. In addition, optimal steering capabilities with minimum external turning radius (3.76 m at tyres) make the Important information such as total and job operating machines extremely manoeuvrable and easy to position at hours, rpm, boom angle and a continuous readout of the any job site. frame levelling angle are clearly displaed. When the levelling function is activated, the readout Optimum Reliability and on the display screen changes automatically, to show the Serviceability angle of the machine to one side or the other, so that the Advanced electronics in the new telescopic handlers operator is always fully aware of the working conditions. are based on ‘can bus technology’ which enables The boom angle value showing the inclination angle of smart machine management and monitoring of the the telescopic boom is also available on the LCD screen. main components for easier maintenance. This allows for precise movements and faster work cycles Based around a 100 l/min gear pump, the advanced for repetitive tasks. hydraulics feature an active diagnostic system which- en The operator is provided with an ergonomic array sures that in case of hydraulic failure, the machine always of machine controls, all within easy reach from their remains within safe limits. comfortable mechanical or optional air suspension seat,. Controls include a new all-in-one joystick with integrated FNR control and an adjustable steering wheel column. • Bobcat The FNR control on the joystick ensures the operator has

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Tier 4 Final- compliant 6-Tonne Site Dumper Range

As part of a continued drive to meet international emissions regulations, global construction solutions pro- vider, Terex, has announced a Stage IV/ Tier 4 Final compliant range of 6-tonne site dumpers. Featuring 55 kW (74 hp) JCB EcoMAX turbo-charged diesel engines, the new Terex TA6 and TA6S dumper models will deliver gauge and fuel level readout. New early warning alerts, superior machine performance and efficiency. such as water-in-fuel and air filter blockage, will help pre- Providing users with 400 Nm of torque, the dumpers vent costly downtime. In addition, a user readout panel will deliver user productivity through faster acceleration will provide real-time machine information, while Engine speeds while also lowering running costs and reducing fuel Control Unit (ECU) technology will manage performance consumption by up to 8%. data to improve uptime and reliability. A rugged automotive style Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) • Terex Dumpers dashboard complete with hour meter, coolant temperature

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