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REGULARS CASE STUDIES & SPECIAL FEATURES 4 NEWS 12 THE FULL PACKAGE 38 DC (CHINESE STYLE) 7 CONSTRUCTION FOCUS Exclusive interview with Carlo Lambro, Design Challenge takes a new twist, with BY JIM MANFREDI who, as brand president of New Holland, is the winners of the BICES 2013 contest disarmingly frank about gaps in his portfolio showing some unusual ideas for off- 9 AGRICULTURE FOCUS 26 BRAND SPANKING NEW highway machinery of the future BY PETER HILL Yanmar has given the compact tractor a 44 URBAN MYTH 10 MATERIALS HANDLING conceptual revamp in its attempt to The latest in Volvo’s line of mythologically FOCUS become a premium brand titled machines is the one that’s most likely to BY MICHAEL LEU 32 LOOKING BOTH WAYS hit the market in unadulterated form – honest 82 BULLETIN BOARD JCB celebrates 60 years of backhoe 52 INTUITIVE THINKING loaders with a look ahead to 2073 A new wave of display and interface 88 THE INSIDER technologies is set to improve safety and Site dumper drivers are revolting overall performance by providing operators with highly intuitive feedback 62 EQUATORIAL GIMME With future growth in demand likely to be clustered around the Equator, suppliers with a strong global presence are likely to play a key role in OEMs’ plans

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Whenever I acquire a new piece of technology, I always start This news came as more than a surprise to a colleague who out with the best intentions. Barely is the smartphone, DVD had owned the same model for several years, incidentally – player or cycle computer out of its box before I’ve opened the user which made me remember an article written by our ergonomist manual and set to work reading up on how to get the most out of pal Steve Casey several years ago. In it, he mentioned how one it. Unfortunately, I rarely get past the Basics section, because by auto maker had taken the view that discovering these hidden the time I’ve dutifully pressed a few buttons in accord with those gems months or even years down the line would ‘delight’ the simple instructions, I’ve kidded myself that I’ve gained enough of consumer – but it would actually probably be more accurate to an understanding to get by, and gone off to do something more use the word ‘enrage’. I can certainly vouch for that, and while interesting instead. I’m unlikely to ever need the actual key, I can’t help wondering The trouble is, that approach barely scratches the surface why perhaps some subtle color-coding couldn’t have been these days. This was illustrated when I bought a new car in April employed to differentiate what is otherwise a generally uniform, and dutifully began reading the 200-page driver’s manual, a few unremarkable rectangular shape. pages each night – at least, for a week or so, anyway. Then, one The word I’m chasing is ‘intuitive’ – and you’ll find a fair few fine summer’s day, the heater suddenly began pumping out hot references to that subject dotted throughout the issue. The main air and I realized that I had absolutely no idea how to turn it one, of course, is Steve’s latest article on that exact topic, down via the surprisingly complex control panel – or not covering the use of visual techniques in display screens, as well without averting my eyes from an enjoyably twisty country lane as other, non-visual, methods of information delivery that are for an unnerving length of time anyway. emerging in the automotive market and could have practical use With winter fast approaching, it really is time I started in off-highway. And, as I say, there are a few other references to reading the Climate Control section, because who knows what innovative HMI elsewhere in the issue – but at the risk of FOREWORD hidden gems it might contain that could make all the difference enraging you, I’ll leave you to find them for yourselves… to the pleasure – or even the safety – of my journey. One such So with all that in mind, I’ve just started reading my iPhone innovation that I did find in the early pages of the manual, for manual again – and it turns out that you can actually use one of example, concerned the electronic key fob – it turns out that if these things to make phone calls! Why couldn’t Apple have you fiddle with it in just the right way, an emergency key slides mentioned that five years ago?! out to be used in the event of battery failure. Richard Carr, editor, iVT International

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CHEADLE, UK –JCB’s 1CX backhoe loader Structural improvements have been The four-ram lift-arm geometry provides has become even more versatile with the carried out on the chassis, loader arms and parallel lift for maximum load retention and addition of a tracked version. Launched at rear frame to cope with the extra loads and also provides a stable platform for powered Hillhead, the 1CX-T is likely to appeal to expected increase in duty cycles of a tracked attachments. The front loader’s arms are customers looking for increased climbing machine. With an increase in overall width – equipped with a standard skid-steer hitch ability, unparalleled stability and exceptional up from the 1.56m of the standard 1CX to which, in conjunction with the powerful high- pushing power in soft ground conditions. 1.80m – its stability on rough terrain is also flow auxiliary hydraulics, makes the machine By delivering lower ground pressure enhanced which leads to further benefits, compatible with a broad range of buckets than the wheeled version, the 320mm-wide most notably 14% greater shovel capacity. and attachments at either end. tracks enable greater productivity in wet and Although it is built on a skid-steer base, With similar power to a 2.5 metric ton loose ground, with a 40% improvement in the tracked backhoe loader offers a superior mini-excavator, (140Nm of torque and 49hp tractive effort, and excellent track retention lift capacity to a competitive 600kg skid- from a naturally aspirated Perkins 404D-22 assured via the solid undercarriage and four steer, providing a 25% greater dump angle four-cylinder, Tier 3 engine) the standard triple-flanged rollers. Due to the height of and up to 15% more breakout force. Front sideshift telescopic dipper arm digs up to the track pods, ground clearance has been loadover height rises to 2.65m, compared 36% deeper with the Extradig option, and increased, although the overall height of with the 2.59m of the wheeled model, to more than a comparable skid-steer with a the machine remains under 2.4m, making enable easier loading into high-sided over- backhoe attachment. And because the it ideal for basement digs. the-road trucks. 1CX-T’s backhoe has been designed as an

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RIGHT: The versatility of a tracked loader with the power and stability of a backhoe loader BELOW: Greater stability has led to 14% greater shovel capacity and a Track beauty boost in loadover height

integral part of the machine, its compact height canopy for greater maneuverability, dimensions make it particularly ideal for and a full cab with integrated heating or work on confined job sites. optional air-con. Both cab and canopy are fully ROPS and FOPS certified. When push comes to shove But how realistic would it be for this new Even when providing increased pushing tracked technology to make an appearance power, the Power Management System higher up the range? “Technically, it would reduces fuel consumption by controlling the be possible for the 2CX and 3CX models to transmission output to enable travel speeds be offered on tracks,” said a JCB spokesman. with lower engine rpm. Maximum breakout “However, the key benefit of the 2CX and 3CX force can be provided without spinning the backhoes is their ability to travel on the road tracks or stalling the engine. between sites.” Unlike a compact tracked loader, however, But if this tracked backhoe loader still the 1CX-T enables operators to easily enter isn’t innovative enough for you, why not have the cab from a full-height side-entry door, a look at page 32 to see the winning designs removing the requirement to clamber over a from JCB’s Project 120 competition, which potentially dangerous front attachment. Cab asked designers to predict what form these options include a standard canopy, a low- machines might take in 60 years’ time?

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DUAL EMPHASIS manufacture universal or Cat has renamed SEM multipurpose machinery in (Shandong Engineering Rantigny, while seeking a Mechanics) Caterpillar buyer for this subdivision. If (Qingzhou) Co Ltd (CQCL) in it fails to find a taker by the a bid to add emphasis to its end of 2015, the making of dual-brand strategy in China that sort of equipment will and expand the SEM-branded likely be transferred to Italy. product line as well as CQCL’s production capacity. In 2012, EQUIPMENT SALES UP MAGNI-FICENT ADDITION Cat expanded its excavator Construction equipment CASTELFRANCO EMILIA, together on an exclusive glass The load-sensing hydraulic production capacity at its sales in China, Europe, India, ITALY – Magni TH has added touchscreen display. circuit consists of a Bosch- plant in Xuzhou by 80%. Japan and North America to the nine models of its RTH Comprising five main Rexroth variable-displacement The Qingzhou plant will are set to grow 5% in unit range presented at Bauma operational screens and one pump, a Danfoss SIL 2 valve now produce Cat-branded terms this year, according to 2013, launching the RTH 5.23 for diagnostics, this Combi- system with electroproportional wheeled loaders and an Off-Highway Research. All Smart, a rotating telehandler Touch interface is also easily control, and instantaneous expanded SEM-branded five key regions should see that should provide an ideal navigable via an automotive- spool position detection in product line that includes increased equipment sales, compromise between price style joystick similar to that accordance with EN13489. motor graders, compactors with Japan leading the way – and performance. used in high-end cars. and dozers. The plan is to the last time this happened Although built on a smaller Other ergonomic features transform SEM from a was 2004. chassis than the normal RTH in the cab include a forward leading Chinese wheeled The industry fell 1% in 5.23, with pivoting outriggers view that is almost entirely loader brand to a full-line 2013, with sales in these rather than its telescopic- glazed, rather than being construction equipment territories totaling 713,363 pivoting stabilizers, the Smart obscured by a conventional provider. The expansion at machines. Now more than version incorporates most of control panel, and a movable Qingzhou should triple its 747,000 pieces of equipment its other standard features, steering column that aids SEM-branded wheeled are set to be sold in these such as the pressurized full- operator access and egress loader capacity and enable five major markets. visibility cab with standard as well as ensuring a more it to begin producing higher- air-con and 100% air filtration, comfortable operating horsepower dozers. JOY-OUS OCCASION and driver controls grouped position. Karl Weiss, Caterpillar’s Joy Global Inc has entered global VP in charge of the into a definitive agreement project, said the Qingzhou to buy Mining Technologies plant has been entirely International Inc for €38.5m. integrated into Caterpillar A Canadian manufacturer Inc and its manufacturing of underground hard rock CLASS WAR level and quality procedures mining equipment, MTI WICHITA, KANSAS, USA – most powerful models feature now rides on a 21% longer have reached Caterpillar’s serves North American Case has updated its skid- a turbo with electronically wheelbase. At 890mm, the global standards. markets and is a world- steer and compact tracked controlled wastegate and cab is now 25% wider, with Differentiated value leading supplier of raise loader ranges, claiming multiple-injection high- larger side windows and proposition of the two bore drilling consumables. performance similar to that of pressure CRI, with EGR and a ultra-thin wire side screens brands – Cat and SEM – Joy will be acquiring competitive machines from a DPF ensuring T4i compliance. enhancing 360° visibility. will also help to render substantially all of the class above, while maintaining High operating capacities – Sidelights on the A-pillar better, broader and more assets associated with MTI’s optimum ergonomics. up to 1,360kg on the largest provide an improved view of comprehensive support for hard rock drilling, loaders, One of the smallest of its skid-steer – result from the the work area in low light the company’s clients. dump trucks, shaft sinking, seven-wheeled loaders, the Power Stance chassis, which conditions. and raise bore product lines. SR150, has been replaced CAT’S FRENCH SALE The company’s fiscal 2013 with the SR160, which offers Caterpillar is planning to revenues associated with up to 15% more power (60bhp shut down and sell its plant these product lines were total) and 27% more torque in Rantigny, France, about approximately €67.9m. from its turbocharged T4F 65km north of Paris. The “This acquisition engine, without impacting facility, which employs 244 represents an exciting upon the loader’s compact people, produces road paving opportunity as [Joy] executes dimensions. Hydraulic flow equipment including planers, its growth strategy to expand has been increased by 19%. compactors and pavers. its underground mining The mid-range SV185 and The company will relocate product lines into the hard SR175 models use a turbo, two of the three production rock markets,” commented high-pressure CRI and a lines to the USA, and will Ted Doheny, Joy’s president maintenance-free DOC to temporarily continue to and CEO. meet T4F without requiring Subscribe online at www.machineryoutlook.com regeneration. With 90bhp, the

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LS MTRON GROWS allow Lexion production to South Korean tractor maker be added to the smaller LS Mtron continues to make Tucano as demand for waves in the compact and bigger combines grows. utility market, with a new KRW50bn (US$4.85m) CNH GOES BIG IN CHINA engine plant potentially The largest agricultural bringing OEM sales. equipment plant in North- LS Mtron is growing fast East China has been opened – last year, it completed a by CNH Industrial to produce 5,000-unit tractor facility in a line of Case IH and New Brazil to serve Central and Holland Agriculture products South American markets, catering for the full cycle of having already constructed corn, wheat, soybean and EXHAUSTING ALTERNATIVE a factory in China that will hay production. ANKARA, TURKEY – Powered efforts from the operator are power over a larger working complement its HQ in South Built in the area of its by a 3.4-liter common-rail FPT needed to activate the cleaning range, making it ideal for Korea. The engine plant will previous assembly plant in F5C engine, New Holland’s process, and the system is also work with power-hungry help the OEM build annual Heilongjiang Province, the upgraded T4 PowerStar series maintenance-free – an industry implements such as forage capacity up to 200,000 units vertically integrated US$100m is the first in Europe to feature first, claims New Holland. wagons. A power-to-weight by 2020. manufacturing complex is Particulate Matter Catalyst Providing 58, 64 or 74 ratio of 30.4kg/hp maximizes “We will achieve annual claimed to feature the latest (PM Cat) technology for Tier maximum horsepower, the productivity without causing sales from the tractor fabrication and painting 4F compliance. three PowerStar models also soil compaction problems. business of KRW1tn technology, with auto-guided Located in the exhaust benefit from precision fueling, The driver’s cab has been (US$97m) in 2016 by vehicles used for assembly system downstream of the which has not only achieved enhanced with an optional developing overseas and testing. The on-site R&D DOC, the PM Cat burns off fuel savings of up to 13%, ‘baler bar’ that can be used markets more aggressively,” center has use of a dedicated the PM as it passes through but enables an enhanced to mount monitors for baler said LS Mtron CEO Jae-Seol outdoor test track opened in – and as the high flow of gas response when the engine is and wrappers – located to the Shim. “We are now set to September last year. ensures the filter will never placed under load. The flat right of the operator, this is become a global leader in “We have been present in block, there is no need for engine curve between 1,900- in the ideal line of sight when the tractor market.” China via our agricultural regeneration. No additional 2,100rpm maintains maximum working. Sales have grown from equipment brands for more KRW100bn (US$9.7m) in than 100 years,” said Richard 2008 to KRW552bn (US$53 Tobin, CEO. “The inauguration m) in 2013. The next target of our new plant marks an GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, is KRW700bn (US$68m). important milestone USA – With big improvements confirming our commitment in power outputs, Case IH’s DIFFERENT CLAAS to Chinese agriculture.” new 240 Series of Axial-Flow Sourcing 70-110hp tractors Product lines include combines has been designed from Same Deutz-Fahr will Case IH Axial-Flow combines to meet the demands of the not only ease investment and New Holland T6000 and largest farming operations. demand at Claas, but also T7000 tractors. The 7240, 8240 and 9240 free-up capacity to build deliver 498hp, 571hp and more of its larger tractors at RUBBER BARONS 636hp from their FPT Cursor its Le Mans, France factory. Trelleborg will open its first 16 engines respectively, up Claas wants to lift revenues North American production from the 449-571hp of the by 6-16% in major regions – facility dedicated to premium 7230, 8230 and 9230 models and by as much as 30% in radial tires for agricultural they replace. The engines Asia-Pacific – and enter the machinery. The US$50m feature a HI-eSCR system US tractor market. The high- project, using an existing that reduces emissions by power Xerion will likely be location in Spartanburg, 95%, and a variable-speed first as it complements the South Carolina, will ensure cooling fan that runs at the POWER UP Lexion combines assembled availability of tires for OEMs optimum speed to minimize more stable ride and distance to be maintained in Omaha, Nebraska, but and dealers in a market power demand and noise. ensuring that headers up between trailer and combine, the Le Mans-built tractors central to Trelleborg’s A key feature is the option to 12.5m wide remain level. enabling true 12m Controlled will follow. growth strategy. of fully suspended tracks in They also provide more active Traffic Farming systems to be To rebuild Russian sales Production startup is addition to the standard type. support for the new, larger implemented. devastated by import tariffs, scheduled for late 2015, Available in widths of 610mm 14,400-liter grain tank, while The ‘Luxury’ cab features Claas is almost trebling the with additional equipment and 724mm, they feature four reducing ground pressure. electrically adjustable mirrors, size of its Krasnodar factory. installed over the following idlers that operate in pairs, With maximum unloading ample storage space, a semi- Apart from relieving the three years to extend the enabling them to adapt more rates of 156 l/sec, the long active seat option, and a impact of tariffs, this will US-built product range. 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HANDLING FOCUS GIVING IT LARGE NIJMEGEN, NETHERLANDS Performance mode is the hoses, seals and components MICHAEL LEU, FORKLIFTACTION.COM – Answering the problems of standard setting. wear less.” Oil-immersed disc LINDE AIMS HIGH weak market phases than handling bulky 16-18 metric Performance is further brakes further support a lower Linde MH will invest a for warehouse technology ton loads that often don’t fit enhanced with cooling on cost of operation. “substantial amount of and electric trucks,” he on standard pallets, Hyster demand and load-sensing Load-sensing power money” in its Aschaffenburg continued. has launched four trucks with hydraulics. “This means it steering also provides low- production site in the future. the aim of saving fuel in heavy saves fuel, it runs quieter and effort operation, which is “In terms of production, we DETANK EYES UK steel, concrete and pipe helps extend the life of major further complemented by the believe that Linde has now Chinese industrial forklift handling operations. components,” said Chris van smooth autoshift transmission, become the market leader maker Detank wants to For 16,000kg operations, the de Werdt, sales manager for which virtually eliminates in Europe for [the electric] conquer the UK market. H16XM-12 provides full rated Hyster Big Trucks. “The oil jerking and provides true segment, too,” says Sabine Launched in 2010, Detank capacity with a 1,200mm load and filters last longer and inching capability. Neuß, COO. “By making claims it is one of the center, while the H16XM-9 investments worth about “fastest-growing industrial offers 900mm. For 18,000kg €60m by 2021, we’ll expand machinery brands”. operations, it has launched our production capacity in Its new forklift range the H18XM-7.5 and H18XM-9. the medium-term and includes 1-10t diesel trucks, All offer the flexibility to extend simultaneously optimize our 1.5-3.5t LPG trucks, and the load center, and feature a processes even further.” 1.3-2t electrics. 3.75m wheelbase to enhance Each model has been maneuverability. INDIAN PUSH designed for the UK and Stability is enhanced with Voltas Material Handling North American markets a wide, heavy-duty drive axle, will now operate under the and built to European while the OEM claims it has name Kion India to lift the designs, using familiar achieved less mast deflection Kion Group’s corporate components to simplify than comparable products. profile in India. Kion India maintenance and repairs. Cummins engines enable will continue to sell under compliance with T4i/Stage the established Voltas and TRUCK SALES RISE IIIB without recourse to SCR Baoli brands in India. The global material handling or a DPF. Use of the Eco-eLo Voltas Material Handling equipment market grew to operating mode reduces the was launched in 2011 as a 556,800 trucks for the first maximum engine rpm as a JV between the Kion Group half of 2014 – 10% higher means of enhancing fuel and Voltas Ltd, before the than the 507,800 trucks efficiency, while the HiP High Kion Group became the sole recorded for the same period owner in November 2012. last year, according to data A spokesman said the released by Jungheinrich. group intends to fuel the Europe, the OEM’s main development of a “stable sales market, also recorded ANIMAL MAGIC manufacturing environment” an increase of 10%. Demand by providing Indian industry in western Europe rose by CLECKHEATON, UK – Valmar All feature full hydrostatic steel billets up to 12m long. with a backbone of reliable 12%, with eastern Europe’s has redesigned its complete power-on-demand hydraulic Though typically seen as a and competitive materials market volume growing 1%. portfolio of standard and and drive services to provide machine for the timber handling technologies. Demand in Asia was up 15%, bespoke sideloader products. the smooth handling and industry, Valmar’s models “Until now, the Kion group while the North American The standard range begins acceleration required when have been widely deployed wasn’t fully visible to normal market grew by 8%. with the 3-5 metric ton handling sensitive loads. within the building, concrete retail customers as Voltas Board chairman of compact Hippo machines, The latest addition is the and steel industries; this model was used as a brand and Jungheinrich, Hans-Georg through the 5-8 metric ton Mammoth (pictured), an 18 is the first of three that will be Voltas Material Handling as Frey, said: “Incoming orders Rhino, and culminates in the metric ton capacity model supplied to a stainless steel a company name. With the and group net sales should 10-20 metric ton Mammoth. that was designed to handle manufacturer in Sheffield, UK. name change, customers will be within a range of €2.4- better know the association 2.5bn. EBIT should amount with Kion group and there to €175-185m.” will be a fresh base for communication.” CROWN’S GLORY In the past, Voltas focused Crown Equipment has on IC forklifts as it had limited opened a new facility in experience with electric Roding, Germany, with a forklifts and warehouse production hall and office technology. “Voltas was, premises covering nearly therefore, more dependent 12,000m2. The new facility on market fluctuations as will enable it to significantly the demand for IC forklifts expand its European drops more significantly in production capacity. Global materials handling online: www.forkliftaction.com

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If there’s one question to Implementing change which a journalist can usually That sounds as though further be confident of receiving a less than acquisitions, or perhaps even just satisfactory answer – or even short some straightforward investment in shrift if we’re unlucky – it’s asking product expansion, might be on the the head of an industrial vehicle cards – so would that be most likely business about any gaps in their in terms of towed implements, an product portfolio. Yet as I look back area where New Holland seems to be at the transcript of my interview under-represented in comparison with Carlo Lambro, brand president with its main rivals? of New Holland Agriculture, it seems “Today, New Holland is not that a large portion of our discussion gainfully involved in the implement concerned that exact topic – albeit business – and although we’ve now being balanced by another sizeable acquired Miller, that mainly produces chunk covering the prototypes and self-propelled equipment. But we’ve innovations in which the company valued the implement business at is breaking new ground thrown in between € 8-9bn in Europe alone, so for good measure. it is a very, very important business. We fell into the first area rather Of course, we want to keep investing unexpectedly, with Carlo revealing in our core business, but we also that, only the previous day, parent want to look at expanding it with group CNH Industrial had acquired the possibility of entering into some the assets of the Wisconsin, USA- type of association, from an OEM based precision spraying equipment agreement to an acquisition, so we manufacturer Miller-St Nazianz, are looking around for ways to adding a new dimension to New complete our product offering in Holland’s core business. Miller had terms of implements, especially for been manufacturing and distributing the EMEA and APAC regions. New Holland-badged front-boom “In North America, we have self-propelled sprayers for about four implements for tractors [mowers and years, and the acquisition looks set loaders] as well as haying equipment to expand crop production sales far [rakes and disc mowers] coming out outside of that company’s North of our plants, but we are a little bit American homeland. lacking in this offering in EMEA. “What we have sped up [in the But we are looking at the potential 12 months since Carlo took on his in that business and we hope to be role] is the structure to even further ready to give some good news in the enlarge our product offering, not next few months.” only on our conventional business Implements – especially of the – tractors, harvesters and balers – ‘intelligent’ variety that can enable but also looking at other types of more precise tractor steering and activity linked to the farming operation, etc – could certainly hold applications,” says Carlo. the key to a more profitable business “But the Miller acquisition was in future, given their widely predicted the conclusion of a long discussion importance to the development of and successful relationship.” precision farming. So putting all

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iVTInternational.com September 2014 15 OEM INTERVIEW specific horsepower range in the future. With the T7 and especially the T6, which is used in similar applications to those mid-range tractors, putting a continuously variable transmission together with our FPT Industrial engine means we can declare fuel savings between 10% and 15%. However, we are still in the prototype phase and need to assess this further to make sure that this is a viable solution for customers, as their investment in CVT is a little higher so they need to have some kind of pay-off in running costs.” Additionally, on the subject of adding a full-suspension tractor to the mix, Carlo is clear: “We are evaluating if this feature is viable commercially – of course we can do it, but right now, it is the cost and benefits that we have to question, not the technical aspects.” believe methane could be the real transforming methane derived from answer. We based it on a T6 model biomass into methane suitable for Cleaning up because that’s a multipurpose model engines is high. So most farmers who Well, that’s quite enough suitable for livestock and open-field want to run a methane tractor might of what New Holland use, so we are able to benchmark this find it more economical to take fuel doesn’t have – what about solution in different applications. from a normal methane pumping the stuff it does have that the “So far, we have learned that the station rather than from a digester other OEMs don’t? Although autonomy must be improved because – although that could all change Carlo dismissed my question we cannot run for a full day yet [the within five years as the technology TOP: The T6 140 methane- concerning the electrification or powered tractor is still 50kg of compressed methane, stored advances. Even so, in terms of the hybridification of drive systems as undergoing testing at in nine tanks, delivers approximately running cost, methane gets us 10 New Holland’s Energy not being the right solution for New Independent Farm half a day’s normal operation via the times closer to the objective than Holland, under its self-appointed four-cylinder, 3-liter FPT Industrial was the case with hydrogen.” ABOVE: The EasyDrive ‘Clean Energy Leader’ tag the belt-driven transmission engine] and if you have to stop and company has certainly brought offers a cost-effective CVT refuel every four or five hours, that’s What’s next? for compact tractors some fascinating innovations to the going to be an issue,” he continues. The idea of the Energy Independent BELOW: Neither gone market (at least in prototype form) nor forgotten – the NH2 On the upside, however, emissions Farm, and exactly how New Holland in recent years. This was perhaps hydrogen-powered are about 80% lower than those from interprets the present and prepares most evident with the NH2 fuel cell tractor is still undergoing a standard diesel engine. “And in for the future of farming, will be tests, but methane is now tractor (see iVT Nov 2009) which seen to be a more likely terms of power and reliability, it is displayed to a wider, more general was set to play a key role in the clever fuel source for the future giving some good results and would audience in Milan, Italy at World virtuous circle concept of the Energy certainly be viable for implementing Expo 2015 from next May. “We’ll Independent Farm, whereby self- across the range. Just as with the NH2, show what we have done in the sufficient farmers could make their you can generate the fuel yourself if past, how we have developed over own fuel from biomass to run their you have a sustainable farm with a our 120 years of farming, and we’ll equipment. However, this hydrogen- biogas plant, although the cost of also try to offer insight as to how powered concept now seems to have we see the evolution continuing,” fallen out of favor, to be replaced by promises Carlo. the T6 140 methane-powered concept More immediately, those World unveiled at last year’s Agritechnica. Expo activities will also be promoted “We haven’t abandoned hydrogen at Eima in November, along with – the NH2 is still at our pilot farm, the first European showing of New but in terms of time-to-market and Holland’s CR10.90, which is claimed feasibility, we are now focusing our to be the world’s most powerful effort on methane,” Carlo confirms. combine harvester. But given Carlo’s “We try to always be ahead in terms refreshing candor regarding those of a solution for alternative fuels – product gaps, I’m pretty sure he’d we were first on the market with have told me if we’ll also see a full- biodiesel in 2006, then there was suspension, fully tracked T9 with the hydrogen tractor, and now we CVT on display too… iVT

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She oozed style, a beautiful Most obvious is the broad matt- area was therefore a prerequisite for example of Italian chic design finish black stripe that runs the full providing sufficient airflow, so for and sophistication. And the lovely length of the bonnet. It stretches many years grilles were nothing young model in a flowing white from the windscreen to the nose more than an upright rectangular dress standing beside that new and is slightly recessed so that the panel of metal or plastic mesh, with Lamborghini tractor was getting white edges of the side panels little adornment. almost as much attention… But add definition to the bold style Now, as styling has become a while the tall, long-legged woman statement. It starts to taper as it more important tool in the branding may have been first to catch the eye reaches the nose panel, where a and identity of whole families and of farmers, young and old, touring bright and shiny chrome-finish individual models of tractors, and the Same Deutz-Fahr Group exhibit version of the famous Lamborghini new materials and manufacturing at the SIMA show in Paris last year, bull badge sits prominently framed techniques have allowed greater the new Lamborghini Nitro is by three tapering sides of a recess. scope for ever-more sophisticated virtually unmissable. The stripe theme is then continued designs, so the grille and the structure With its brightest of whites by the grille, which itself is unusual – supporting it have become the focus contrasting crisply with the blackest for one thing, it’s an open honeycomb of the stylist’s imagination. of blacks, the Nitro is hard to ignore, structure, giving a hint of sportiness. Today, with higher power density especially when under the glare of For another, it is surely the smallest engines generating more heat, multi- the spotlights. Its overall appearance of grilles on a tractor of this size. stage cooling packs demanding still may be what draws the attention Tractor nose grilles used to be almost more air volume and greater efficiency first, but then the fine detail and entirely functional, providing the in the routing of airflow, the frontal unusual styling features quickly only route for cooling air to be drawn grille’s role has become shared with become apparent. in over the radiator. A large surface ever-larger perforated zones on top

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and at either side of the hood. It is assembly, and which is ‘pierced’ by elsewhere. Same tractors accounted also less critical to overall cooling the main grille, achieves a similar for 18% of SDF’s €929m tractor sales performance these days. effect, while the strakes on recesses revenues in 2013, almost half the For the Lamborghini Nitro, either side of the lower grille suggest figure achieved 10 years earlier. Giugiaro Design, Same Deutz-Fahr’s a degree of sportiness. To some extent, SDF has been a renowned consultancy, has taken the “Combined with LED lights set victim of its own success in promoting opportunity to shape a much more into the upper surface of the nose Deutz-Fahr as its international brand. stylized nose grille as part of a new panel above the lamp assembly, the Energetic product improvement, ‘face’ for Lamborghini tractors that overall impression is of a tractor allied to brand development that is already migrating to smaller and having a new, aggressive personality,” has leaned heavily on automotive larger models in the range. says Ruggero Cavatorta, Same Deutz- design to project the desired The grille itself continues the Fahr group communication director. performance image, has strengthened theme of the black stripe on the “The honeycomb front grille not Deutz-Fahr to the extent that in 2013, hood, narrowing as it extends MAIN IMAGE: Giugiaro only underlines the sporty flair of it accounted for 70% of group tractor almost to the bottom of the nose Design has brought this brand but also helps to optimize sales revenues, compared with 42% added style to the latest panel and given added prominence Lamborghini tractors, which the cooling, and thereby the overall a decade earlier. by recessing the road and work lamps revert to their original white efficiency, of the new Deutz engine.” Lamborghini is one of SDF’s two on either side of the structure. livery minor brands, contributing less than The angular shape of the white TOP RIGHT: Color impact: Keeping the faith 8% of revenues – compared with a a traditional color scheme surrounding panel emphasizes the makes the aggressive The Nitro is an important new 20% share 10 years ago. Hürlimann, three-dimensional character of the Lambo appearance softer addition to a Lamborghini range that originating from Switzerland, now overall design and there are hints as for the niche Hürlimann has been relaunched in an attempt commands less than 1% of revenues brand to the strength of the vehicle behind to rejuvenate its appeal and arrest a versus its previous 4% share. ABOVE: Neat intersections the ‘face’, such as the black fillets of grille, lamps and novel progressive slide in sales, which is New products and new image- that separate the vertical pairs of hood stripe also afflicting the group’s other making aim to reverse that trend – lights and visually reinforce the Italian brands. but would it not instead be easier to grille surround. In Italy and other southern simply focus on Same and Deutz- The structure forming the upper European markets, the founding Fahr? Logically – and logistically – boundary of the small horizontal Same brand remains the group’s it would, but the marketing team grille across the bottom of the nose strongest, but that is not the case believes it still has an asset in both;

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and Lamborghini in particular. By a MAIN IMAGE: Control layout released to national and specialist attended the high-profile launch of quirk of image and distribution, it is aims to set high ergonomic motoring correspondents as well as the Nitro and its Spark and Mach standards; there are high- the strongest of the group’s brands in quality plastics, too to the agricultural media. A number siblings earlier this year. Poland, for example. And it has been FROM TOP: Light clusters, of newspapers and magazines then During that event, Lodovico chosen as the second of the group’s instruments and controls excitedly reported on the ‘sports Bussolati, SDF CEO, said of the are all designed for function brands to be introduced into the as well as style tractor’ with the evocative name. tractors: “The new ranges unveiled Indian market – as a premium brand These days, of course, Automobili today, the result of our investment with sporting overtones. Until now, Lamborghini is owned by Volkswagen in R&D, follow the Lamborghini only Deutz-Fahr tractors manufactured Group which, coincidentally, has legend, standing out for their at SDF’s Ranipet factory in India have also owned a majority holding in attention to design.” been available. Italdesign Giugiaro for the past four years. Giugiaro Design, the Italian Beauty on the inside, too Sporty connections pay group’s industrial and transport The Giugiaro Design consultancy is Capitalizing on Lamborghini’s sporty design division, created the Nitro’s playing a major role in redeveloping connections is inevitable for a tractor looks under the watchful eye of the appearance and character of SDF that was once built by the same Fabrizio Giugiaro, its co-chairman products under the guidance of group business that made high-performance and styling director, and describes R&D manager Pierangelo Margutti. sports cars, especially as many people it as: “A step forward in medium- This process started with a modest assume they still are – after all, the power tractors; it displays cutting- evolution of the ‘face’ of the more fighting bull logo and ‘Lamborghini’ edge technical features, and the powerful models in the Deutz-Fahr script are still the same. SDF does not coming-together of the ‘fighting range, before moving on to a rather directly associate the tractors with bull’s’ strength and determination.” more comprehensive program of the cars – but neither does it make The importance of the design design work. This culminated in much, if any, attempt to correct the consultancy’s relationship with the a sharper design language for the misconception. group’s tractor-manufacturing client group’s mid-range tractors, a fresh Indeed, a quick google reveals was underlined when Giorgetto interpretation of the Deutz-Fahr that Nitro launch information was Giugiaro, Italdesign’s president, ‘rocket’ logo, and a new futuristic

iVTInternational.com September 2014 23 CASE STUDY and muscular style for two flagship greasy fingers come in to close housed in a display attached to the ranges being introduced to the proximity, the dual-tone light-gray steering column – an increasingly Deutz-Fahr line-up. interior of the Nitro’s cab does make common solution that maintains The relationship has also led to it a light and airy place to be. the spacial relationship between Giugiaro Design having a hand in Bright highlights are provided by instruments and steering wheel, the evolution of SDF’s cab interiors, the color-coded controls – orange regardless of adjustments to the rake where it is especially important to for driveline, blue for hydraulics, and reach. Flexible gaiters on the gear achieve a balance between clarity of green for electronic control of the and parking brake levers add to the function, practicality in use, and the lift linkage, and mandatory yellow impression of high specification. desire of the stylist to make things for PTO-related levers and switches. look good. Storage compartments, areas for Critical acclaim It is here, after all, where a farmer ABOVE: Color-coding helps drinks bottles and cups, and several The renewed Lamborghini styling identify related controls or his driver gets his first impression ventilation outlets for the Denso flair has certainly caught the eye of of a tractor and how comfortable it climate control air-con have all been the critics. First, the Nitro won the will be to spend a day at the wheel, given a high priority, as has visibility Golden Tractor for Design accolade in as well as how easily an inexperienced through the apertures, glazed all the 2014 Tractor of the Year awards, driver could understand and master round with curved Sekurit glass judged by an international panel of the controls. It will also provide first from Saint-Gobain. agricultural machinery journalists. indications of which design flairs The operator gets a shapely It then won a Red Dot Product might turn out to be design flaws: Grammer seat with the ‘Lamborghini’ Design Award; the judges exclaiming: things that might look great in a script written large on the adjustable “This tractor, with its commanding CAD rendering may turn out to be back cushion, while ‘trainees’ get to lines and black-and-white contrasts, irritating at best, impractical or even perch on a seat that offers vertical catches the eye and delights with awkward at worst, to a busy operator. adjustment of the backrest and a high ergonomic quality.” As SDF Although operators do question split fold-up cushion. states in its promotional video for the practicality of light color schemes Analog instruments, a small data the Nitro: “What if strength could when mud-spattered clothing and screen and all warning lights are always have style…” iVT

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SDF Group transmissions and axles series-production products, as well as Advantages claimed over sheet manufactured and assembled at the customer-specific solutions. molding compounds include weight- Treviglio headquarters in Italy are saving and quicker production cycles, among the major components used A perfect body especially when functional elements in the new Lamborghini Nitro range, The tractor’s relatively limited amount must be incorporated. Telene’s Class A consisting of 95hp [69.5kW], 105hp of bodywork is the main channel for surface and high-level paint adhesion [77kW] and 116hp [85.5kW] models. design expression, however, with a minimizes labor-intensive finishing For operators who prefer stick-shift clean finish and crisp lines for the work. Telene’s recently introduced drive, the Nitro’s mechanical transmission engine hood, fenders and cab roof 1800 series is similar to the established provides five gears and two or four under- panel being essential for providing a families but can be used in non-heated drive and creeper ranges, giving up to 60 key quality message. molding tools to make components ratios forward and reverse, with three- as loader work, and the Eco tandem Supplier Verniciature D’Arcore uses with similar properties, which is speed powershift available on all versions. installation that provides 60 l/min oil Telene thermosetting resins, which are attractive for prototyping to test Advanced transmission features include flow from just 1,600rpm. These systems converted by the reaction injection- new components before SenseClutch modulation adjustment to supply oil for transmission, four-wheel molding process to produce a high- committing to costly vary the response of the shuttle clutches drive and PTO engagement functions, performance polymer favored by OEMs production tooling. between ‘soft’ and ‘sharp’ to suit not to mention the Bosch Electronics- for its resistance to impact damage. different applications, and Stop&Go, controlled three-point linkage assembly The material is designed to which automatically controls the clutch supplied by CBM Group from its former retain this characteristic at low so the operator can stop and move off SDF factory in Lublin, Poland. temperatures while resisting again, touching only the brake pedal. Hella lighting products play a major distortion in extreme heat, For finer, completely progressive speed role in providing practical solutions for whether that is from the control, the Nitro can also be had with illuminating the work area but also in environment or resulting SDF’s own CVT, with separate ranges for the appearance and styling. SDF and from close proximity to the field and road use, and three control Giugiaro Design chose a circular theme engine, exhaust pipe and modes – automatic, manual and PTO – throughout, using conventional and similar sources. the last of which keeps the engine revs projector lamps at the front, and twin constant. compound fender-mounted rear lamps An uncommon economy hydraulic using LED and reflector technology. pump option is one of three hydraulic Recognizing that lighting is a focal systems available – a single open-center point of a vehicle’s appearance, Hella pump providing 60 l/min at 2,200rpm, pursues advanced industrial design a tandem option that delivers 90 l/min to give OEMs a high degree of design for more demanding applications such freedom, with an extensive range of

24 iVTInternational.com September 2014 The new UE Agriculture Braking Regulation is coming soon! Don’t wait to take it into consideration! The DUAL LINE HYDRAULIC TRAILER BRAKING SYSTEM offer many advantages: • It is safer. • It is a unique system for all UE. • The new Tractor system allows also to operate the brakes of the old Trailer already present in the market . • For Italian trailer it is required a proper coupling interface.

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Compact tractor styling is set MAIN IMAGE: Yanmar’s futuristic tractor design to become a lot sexier, judging is part of an image- by the concept developed to help building project the Japanese manufacturer Yanmar ABOVE: There’s standard celebrate its centenary and create a Yanmar compact tractor hardware beneath the new ‘quality’ brand image. stylish exterior The swept-back racy appearance of Yanmar’s Y-Concept YT01 tractor was created by industrial designer Ken Okuyama, whose automotive projects have clearly been inﬂuential. Okuyama worked as a chief designer for General Motors, a senior designer for Porsche, and a design director at Pininfarina, and has been credited with masterminding the looks of the Maserati Quattroporte and Ferrari Enzo, among others. The YT01 forecasts a move to sleeker lines supported by design ﬂourishes that suggest strength, power and durability – a far cry from the largely utilitarian shapes exhibited by most current designs in the compact tractor sector.

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Premium quality For Yanmar, the concept underscores its beginnings as a manufacturer of agricultural equipment; the company claims to have created the world’s first commercially viable small diesel engine in 1933. It was the desire of Magokichi Yamaoka, the company’s founder, to free farmers from their toil that spurred progress in agricultural technology, explains Yanmar, and built the foundations for its expansion into construction equipment and the marine power and energy markets. Yanmar now aspires to lift its image to ‘premium brand’ status, ready to step up to the next level on the world stage with a three-part philosophy: ‘Technology, service and hospitality’. No, it isn’t getting into the corporate events business – it defines ‘hospitality’ in this context as anticipating customer needs and desires in order to deliver excellence through its world-class engineering expertise and a 360° service philosophy. Yanmar promises a ‘constant stream of breath-taking innovation’ and several premium brand initiatives are being adopted to project this new image through events as well as the hardware, including high-profile The car-influenced football matches and local farmers’ styling flourishes and ‘fastback’ markets, to encourage interaction shape aim to give an between producers and consumers. impression of speed

The boldly designed concept tractors at the same time for much- compact tractor seen here has toured improved labor efﬁciency. numerous exhibitions, while there is That is something for the future, also a six-seat driving simulator in a however – for now, the YT01 only children’s entertainment center in gives clues as to how Yanmar tractors Japan, and a marine project that may be styled in the coming years. comprises a sleek power cruiser with It is certainly a very bold design, an opulent cabin, matching marine with a sharply tapered hood, swept- wear and a concept marine engine. back windshield and rounded rear Unfortunately for earthmoving window, with the shape of the air- equipment fans, though, there’s conditioning pack hinting at an nothing ready on the construction aerodynamic spoiler and creating front just yet. ‘visual speed’. The narrow hood and large one- Labor efficiencies piece door windows of the styling As far as the tractor is concerned, concept also produce the practical Yanmar attributes its YT01 concept beneﬁt of providing the driver with with technologies such as guidance good visibility forward and to the and autonomous operation, which sides, says Okuyama, and the same are currently being developed in its could be said of the projector lamp R&D department and would enable and LED lighting, which is integrated one operator to command several with the rearview mirror supports

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You may not be able to buy the tractor just yet, but the concept farm work clothing pictured below is available. Said to combine cutting-edge materials, design and technology, the clothing range project was overseen by Kashiwa Sato, creative director for Yanmar’s premium brand project, with the aim of developing high- performance wear that offers outstanding functionality and fashion sense, and adds a little fun to each day. Lightweight fabric is cut following research into typical body movement made during farm work, to eliminate the stresses and strains of these actions. “The design process involved repeatedly talking to farming families to hear their opinions and needs ﬁrst-hand,” explains Sato. “Our choice of titanium brown as the base color was inspired by the image of farmers facing the land each day in their work.” This earthy brown is offset by a lively pink highlight for the women’s wear and black accents for the men’s designs. The agricultural jacket and washable jump suit have a smartphone pocket that still gives access to the screen; pockets have a waterproof inner fastener; built-in knee pads are made from high-rebound urethane; and a hip fastener on the jump suit describes a gentle curve so that it can be opened and closed from both left and right.

ABOVE LEFT: The rear is dominated by the large curved window, aerodynamic air-con and the mirror shells themselves, as It’s a different matter when it housing and large speed controller and a linear selector well as being set into the grille. comes to the wheels on which they light clusters for the transmission that appears to be The grille itself is formed from are mounted, however. Gold-colored ABOVE: Bold wheel styling rather like a modern interpretation large honeycomb panels and has ‘spokes’ stand out against a black ABOVE RIGHT: Leather seat of the controls used to operate big and new control concepts – been positioned at an acute angle background, while a new Yanmar except for the rear linkage North American tractor powershift from the vertical chrome-finish strip chevron-like logo adorns the – are evident in the cab transmissions of old. that meets two angled strips leading chromed hub trims. Matching the speed controller, into the headlights to form a ‘Y’ subsidiary controls are also silvery- shape, for obvious reasons. Quality seat gray dials in the main, with only Chromium strips on the doors Inside the sleek cabin, a leather- the manually operated lever for the pick up the angles established by the covered seat in black with a red rear-mounted implement linkage grille, hood and shapely front ballast central stripe continues the exterior remaining much as on current weight, while around the back the ‘quality’ theme, while the leather- production Yanmar tractors. appearance is dominated by two clad steering wheel again reflects Visually, the concept is certainly large composite LED light clusters Okuyama’s automotive experience a world away from the conservative and the large curved window. via the spoke-mounted control designs of current compact tractors, Added aggression comes from the buttons. There is also a large, flat but would surely need to be toned tires – not wide and bulky, as might display screen in front of the driver down for practical considerations in be the case on a European concept providing essential information on production form. tractor, but the regular, narrow type the machine’s operational status. Like it? Boxed scale models are on with the deep tread necessary to The seat armrest control console is sale to add a futuristic touch to any maintain grip in paddy rice fields. dominated by a dial for the engine tractor enthusiast’s collection! iVT

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LOOKING BOTH WAYS JCB HAS CELEBRATED ITS FIRST 60 YEARS OF BACKHOE LOADER MANUFACTURING WITH A DESIGN COMPETITION TO SEE HOW THESE ICONIC MULTIPURPOSE MACHINES MIGHT LOOK BY 2073

JCB may well produce a vast with the launch of the Project 120 their ideas. The 10 finalists would be array of equipment, but the design competition. decided by a public vote on social company is virtually synonymous The brief for the project was to media. With a first prize of £2,000 with the backhoe loader. In fact, bring together the experience of the on offer, 54 contestants shared their it celebrated 60 years of backhoe last 60 years with a vision for the design posts, ultimately reaching an manufacture just last year, having next 60, to design a machine that audience of more than 461,000. produced more than 500,000 of retained the fundamental versatility More than 1,000 votes were cast these iconic machines. and functionality of the original for designs from around the world, So earlier this year, it harnessed concept, with both a loading end including the USA, the UK, Europe, the power of social media and the and an excavating end. The method India and Japan. The contest also internet to engage with backhoe of achieving this was left up to the generated incredible interest from a loader customers and designers of contestants, though the machine diverse audience, including a tweet the future. As part of the ongoing had to evolve to work in harmony from futurist designer Daniel Simon, development of this ever-popular with possible future changes to the creator of iconic vehicles for machine, the company decided to human habitation. Hollywood blockbuster films Tron look forward 60 years in an attempt JCB provided contestants with a and Oblivion. Leading automotive to see what customers would expect design kit and created a space on firms Ford Motor Company and from the backhoe loader of 2073, Facebook for them to demonstrate McLaren Automotive also

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1 Same but (very) different After much consideration, ﬁrst prize was awarded to Henry Parnell, from the UK, for his QBOTS design. This machine is perhaps the most similar to today’s backhoe loaders, with four equal-sized wheels and a twin-arm loader at the front. A spider excavator pod sits on top of the main gyro-bot structure of the machine. The gyro-bots can also be separated from the main structure and used to survey the jobsite. The excavator is also demounted once on site and can be relocated using four articulated legs. The machine operates autonomously, through a wireless link to the site ofﬁce. It is powered by super-graphene batteries that double as the machine’s counterweight.

contributed positive comments on than JCB’s designers and engineers the contestants’ submissions. could have envisioned at the outset The 10 finalists were then invited of Project 120. to present their work at JCB’s World “What these three [winning] Headquarters in Rocester, UK, either designers have achieved and their in person, by video conference or understanding of the industry in through email submission, which we are involved is breath- depending on their location. taking,” says JCB’s chief innovation Far more than simply putting and growth officer, Tim Burnhope. together a batch of drawings and 3D “They have managed to combine renderings, each design included elements of futuristic science fiction comprehensive detailing, along with with a practical understanding of information relating to construction the way in which flexible, versatile materials and power sources as well JCB equipment could be powered as equipment operation. The in- and operated in 60 years’ time. We depth research, forward thinking have been very encouraged by the and imagination involved in creating talent on show and the interest in the three winning designs were more JCB that Project 120 has generated.”

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2 A.C.E.R. in the hole Second prize, and £1,000, was awarded to British entrant Peter Spriggs, who lives and works in Gothenburg, Sweden. He created A.C.E.R, an Advanced Construction and Excavation Robot. Resembling a wheeled excavator with a front loader attachment, A.C.E.R also runs on four equal-sized wheels, with the front wheels ﬂipping 90° to provide extra stabilizing support when the machine is working as an excavator. The front loader bucket is connected through a telescopic arm with a variable-width fork attachment to cope with varying bucket sizes. The buckets are also equipped with leading-edge lasers to weaken the ground prior to excavation. A.C.E.R’s backhoe attachment connects to the main cylindrical pivot point of the chassis, while each drive wheel houses twin superconducting electromagnetic drive motors.

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3 Inflated opinion Third place, with a prize of £500, went to Mike Elwell and a team of three others from the University of Notre Dame, in the USA. Their design – JCB3 – runs on four self- stabilizing inflatable tracks, which rotate on a primary hub. This design has been created for one specific purpose – to deal with the future’s inevitable mountains of landfill waste. Autonomous operation of the digging elements has been used to ensure operator safety and to maximize on-site efficiency. Once in position, JCB3 splits into a static Central Action Base (CAB) control room, with the autonomous backhoe and loader components free to work independently. The primary power source is a methane generator, making good use of the landfill waste in which the machine is working. This is backed-up with photovoltaic surface coatings on the cab and body sections. Boom, bucket and traction control on both remote digging A new dimension units use battery-powered electric “The backhoe loader is not 60 years servos and internal synthetic old, it is 60 years young,” declares Tim tendons for all boom movements. Burnhope. “It has rapidly developed into a powerful and versatile tool carrier and, because of this versatility, it is also far more than just a digging machine. We’re really looking forward to the next 60 years of the backhoe loader. “Project 120 has taken the future of this flexible machine into a new dimension and we have been really excited by the creativity, ingenuity and design expertise that contestants have shown. It has been a real success ON THE WEB for JCB, both in terms of engaging More images from Project 120 and other designs with social media and in creating an from Henry Parnell and Peter Spriggs at: interactive forum for future machine www.iVTinternational.com design discussion.” iVT

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THE BICES SECOND INTERNATIONAL CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY AND COMMERCIAL VEHICLE DESIGN CHALLENGE OFFERED A PLATFORM TO SHOWCASE A VARIETY OF GOOD, BAD AND UGLY OFF-HIGHWAY INNOVATIONS

If you’re expecting our regular “The boom morphs into the tail; its Design Challenge, you’re in arthropod features complement our for a surprise this time – having modular design. The overall styling appeared in every issue since March is both stable and flexible – not 2009, the feature will be making unlike a hunting scorpion.” only occasional appearances from Inspired by the same creature, now on. But fear not, we’ll still Longking’s Engineering Rescue Robot, regularly have some of the best, or designed by Kuang Qian You, was a at least most unusual, concepts to surprising (to me, at least) winner show you – such as 2013’s BICES in the Social (Individual) Group. I Second International Construction personally don’t quite see where the ABOVE: Puppy Dog snow Machinery and Commercial Vehicle removal vehicle innovation lies – we all know the Design Challenge, for example, in MAIN IMAGE: Scorpion All- backhoe loader is a rare beast in which more than 500 of China’s up- Terrain Excavator China, but is a remote control and-coming designers submitted INSETS LEFT TO RIGHT: version designed for operation in Engineering Rescue Robot, work for consideration. Crab-style Backhoe Loader, hazardous areas really innovative? The winning designs were then Pangolin tunnel-boring A much more innovative take on revealed at the exhibition in Beijing machine the backhoe loader was inspired by last October, displaying a unique BELOW: Small/mid-sized the crab. Yang Wei Jie, Zhou Shan biaxial grader combination of skill, imagination Shan and Yin Gang Jiang’s and, to some extent, naivety. So let’s honorable mention-winning design take a look at blue-sky thinking fits two sets of excavating arms to Chinese style, with a quick stroll two overlapping turntables on its through some of the highlights. upper body. Below that, four loading Animal magnetism hoppers or buckets are mounted to Firstly, it’s evident that many of the a 360° rotating table, and can be designs took inspiration from the intelligently controlled to discharge animal kingdom. First prize in the automatically. Unless these are to College Group, for example, went to be emptied into a constant flow of the Scorpion All-Terrain Excavator, dump trucks, this would appear to designed by Zhang Xi Yan and be a cumbersome process, although Zhang Xiao Ci. Able to rotate and each of the machine’s four three- travel in any direction, the location stage telescopic legs is equipped of its six individual wheels echoes with two hydrostatically driven the animal’s aggressive stance, while wheels to offer a high degree of enhancing machine performance in maneuverability. mountainous areas. Another overtly animalistic “Scorpion-inspired bionic design… design, the Pangolin tunnel-boring optimizes the vehicle’s form, function, machine, won Wang Fang and Zhai and structure,” explain its designers. Xiao Tian an honorable mention. It

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uses a spiral ‘feeding mechanism’ on with the animal inﬂuence (this time, the boring head to push debris into the squirrel) being apparent in the the shovel-board unit before sending Scrat road roller, which won Second it to a compression unit at the rear, Prize in the Social Group for Lu Yi which compresses it all into blocks Lin, Wang Ming Jiang and Yang for subsequent handling. Wen Jun. This breaks free from the And perhaps the most blatant traditional roller design by adopting nod to the animal kingdom – and a tractor unit to tow an oversized China’s love of the cute – was the compacting drum: “It turns the Puppy Dog, a community-oriented table on the bulky block design of snow removal vehicle that won Hou road rollers of the past,” according Ji Chan an honorable mention in to the designers. the Student (Individual) Group. An honorable mention was given to the Scanning Panoramic Roller On the road (machinery) again designed by Tian Xiao Guang, Road machinery – and compactors Wang Ming Jiang and Zhang Fan; a in particular – inspired most victories, ABOVE: Scrat road roller fascinating concept that – while at

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PIECES OF EIGHT We’ve all seen or heard of quad-track machines, but until now the term eight-track has mainly been reserved for recording studios. However, the stunning LNG/CNG-powered Foregoer ‘adaptive telescopic crawler crane’ designed by XCMG’s Wang Shuo and Liu Min could change all that – with eight wheels enclosed within tracks, it delivers high climbing and obstacle surmounting performance, along with a small turning radius and high speed and agility. It also features a 360° rotating boom and a height- adjustable cab built from titanium alloy for enhanced strength and safety.

first glance appears similar in its wheelbase shortens, pushing the cab reasoning behind the CHD-FLY (not layout to the Scrat – actually houses higher. At this point, the cab is able pictured), a multifunctional long- the operator within the oversized to revolve 360°, providing the user range mountainous area roadwork front drum. Several advantages are with more efficient observation and vehicle. Combining a dozer, roller said to stem from this – although I’d inspection of the asphalt. and loader, it garnered an honorable hazard a guess that reducing whole- mention for Zhao Ya Pan, Yan Bing body vibrations may not be one of Good grades and Yang Bao Gui, and also provides them. A robust frame connects the Two motor graders also won prizes, bidirectional driving via rotation of main drum to a much smaller one with Sun Zhi Ren’s SaG concept the seat or the entire cab. This can at the rear, which is also used to taking the idea of a compactor or also move along the length of the control steering. paver’s traditional sliding seat a step machine via a trapezoidal groove. Some kind of unspecified natural further by having the entire cab influence (dung beetles, perhaps?) slide out to either side for a better Twists on forklifts seems to be at work in the styling view of the task, most notably when A couple of interesting twists on of the Extendable Modular Roller, emulating the movement of the the forklift truck were also evident which won the Scrat’s design team blade. Four tracks are another TOP LEFT: Scanning – quite literally in the case of the an honorable mention. This uses a interesting development, especially Panoramic Roller Multidirectional Electric Forklift two-part rear drum, with each of its with an adjustable mechanism that TOP: Warehouse Electric from Dong Shuo and Feng Yu Qin. sections capable of sliding to one enables their contact areas to alter Forklift with 3D-printed Winning Second Prize in the College lattice chassis structure side, effectively doubling the ground in accord with travel speed. Group, this gives a nod to the ABOVE: SaG motor grader contact area. When the drum is fully The ‘small/mid-sized biaxial articulating design more commonly BELOW: Advance Double extended, the height of the rear grader’ won second prize in the Drum Roller seen on specialist warehouse trucks, counterweight can be adjusted to Social (Individual) group for Zhang but instead of the front part of the ensure greater stability. The suspended Long and, like the SaG, also features cab design should greatly reduce the a highly mobile cab – although this vibrations felt by the operator. time, it travels back and forth along Another flexible compactor a rail that runs virtually the entire design – the Advance Double Drum length of the machine. Coupled Roller – won Yang Di an honorable with the cab’s rotational abilities, mention. An undeniably stylish this allows the grader to be driven machine, its layout for normal in either direction without having operation is generally similar to to turn 180°, making it particularly existing compactors – aside from useful for snow-clearing or building the operator being required to enter single-lane roads in rural areas. from the rear, anyway. But when road ‘Why take three machines into conditions are poor, and faster speeds the mountains when you can use are required to reach the jobsite, the one instead?’ seems to be the

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ABOVE: Multidirectional Electric Forklift RIGHT: Extendable Modular Roller LEFT: Compact Amphibious Cleaning Vehicle

Ping, Yang Wei Wei and Wang Yong At just 1.5m in diameter, the Xin an honorable mention, though Compact Amphibious Cleaning while the use of a 3D-printed criss- Vehicle from Zheng Yi Lei, Wang chassis rotating, the mast revolves cross lattice structure for the chassis Chao and Gao An Di garnered an around the front structure. undeniably takes the eye – and also honorable mention for its ability to Their entry reads, “Our team helps to remove vibrations – its clear waste from lakes and rivers, as replaced the truck mast with two durability and practicality must well as clean dry ground by acting separate screws, with a horizontal certainly be in question. just like a wet/dry vacuum cleaner. part linking them at the top. The Smaller refuse is sucked in through screws are connected at the bottom Finding a niche the intake at the front, before being to a motor, which is powered by a A handful of the winning designs disposed of in a similar way to the power source in the truck. Driven were for some incredibly quirky Scavenger; with bulkier items such by the motor, the screws can rotate, niche applications, my favorite as plastic bottles and bags picked hoisting the attached fork. There is being the Straddling Street Railing up by a robotic arm before being a groove on the vehicle body for Cleaning Vehicle from Liu Zhi An, placed in the hopper. Operation is attaching the fork assembly. Liu Mei Li and Li Gong Xun that via remote control, or autonomous, “Meanwhile, the two separate solves a problem few of us realized where it searches for debris using screws, via the groove and chains, existed. The innovative way in infrared sensors. mesh with a circular gear inside the which it tackles the task using a vehicle body. The driver can rotate ABOVE: Straddling Street longitudinally split and upward- A curate’s egg the fork assembly around the truck Railing Cleaning Vehicle pivoting hopper is truly admirable So all in all, the BICES Design body to any position by turning the BELOW: Waterborne however – assuming that the more Challenge certainly seems to have Scavenger gear, and [then] move the goods logical approach of slotting onto a achieved its primary aim of inspiring onto the fork, before rotating it to section of railings from one end is innovation in vehicle design. As the the front of the truck for handling.” rarely possible, that is… ofﬁcial statement concluded: “Some A much more stylish warehouse Two other interesting niche of the submissions achieve a high electric forklift design won Hou Jia applications that were met with a level of design sophistication. In the quirky solution focused on cleaning meantime, the experts also point up waterways, with the Waterborne out that some of the designs show a Scavenger winning Tian Xiao Guang, basic lack of understanding of the Wang Ming Jiang and Zhang Fan yet fundamentals of construction another award – First Prize in the machinery. The experts recommend Social Group. This crawler-type that, once the contestants decide refuse collection vehicle removes on a theme, they must develop a algae, duckweed and other kinds of comprehensive understanding of rubbish ﬂoating on the surface with their selected theme – in particular an auger, before sending them via a they must become aware of the conveyor to be compressed in the trend and future direction of the middle of the machine. Ejected from product, so as to ensure that they the back of the Scavenger, these are innovate – rather than reinvent – then collected by boat. the wheel.” iVT

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THE LATEST IN VOLVO’S ‘MYTHOLOGICAL’ SERIES OF CONCEPTS TAKES INSPIRATION FROM SWEDISH DESIGN CULTURE TO BRING THE COMPACT EXCAVATOR INTO LINE WITH THE DEMANDS OF THE MODERN CITY ENVIRONMENT. BUT THE GAIAX IS NO MERE FANTASY…

The latest offering from Volvo keeping them safe from harm. Like CE’s decade-long production Gaia, it is the first of a generation – line of mythically themed concepts and of exceptional beauty.” may be slightly less dramatic than the SfinX excavator, Centaur hauler, User first Gryphin wheeled loader and Fenix “The GaiaX places the user right paver, but it’s the one that’s by far at the heart of the machine,” Levy the most likely to make it onto the continues. “It should be easy, almost construction equipment market effortless to operate, providing the without requiring dilution of its ultimate in comfort, efficiency, innovations to make it more productivity and safety.” palatable to commercial tastes. Of course, doing all that is easy if As was sneak-previewed in iVT you’re using billion-dollar high-tech Sept/Oct 2013 (p36), the concept solutions – the real test of a designer’s unveiled at ConExpo this March creativity and ability is to visualize a took the humble compact excavator beautiful machine that’s optimized and gave it a thoroughly modern for use without being way out of the makeover, drawing inspiration from price range of its target market. a range of sources including Swedish The user-centric GaiaX is furniture. Like its predecessors, the therefore very minimalistic with GaiaX was also drawn from Greek plenty of ‘air’ in the design and no mythology, being inspired by the more structural features than are primordial deity Gaia, the creator required to carry out the job. The and mother of the universe. traditional cab has been replaced “The Mother Earth figure with a lightweight steel guard rail, embodies many characteristics of with the battery pack alone acting the concept compact excavator – as counterweight. its innate affinity with the ground, For users who might baulk at the its power, strength, and all-seeing absence of a weatherproof operating control, as well as its protective environment, however, one clever qualities,” says Sidney Levy, acting option is a ‘zip-up’ cab that maintains design director at Volvo CE. the simple approach. “This is a machine designed to “We felt that the zip-up cab was work in harmony with nature, with an elegant solution, and although minimal environmental impact, and it has not been used in construction that cares for the user and site staff, equipment before, it

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has been successfully implemented on other vehicles,” reveals Levy. GROUNDBREAKING HMI This minimalist approach offers two notable advantages – economy Though the structure of the person is required to use the machine passers-by. The tablet also connects to and sustainability. Given the reduced GaiaX may be quite simple, the – the operator can dig and keep an other machines in the fleet to provide parts list, the purchase price of this human-machine interface (HMI) is eye on the surrounding environment a more effective way of working. potentially high-volume concept – highly advanced – with half of the six- at the same time. Remote operation The HMI will always suggest the at least for the basic option – should strong design team dedicating their also allows the machine to be used most economical and ecologically become much more affordable than time to developing a revolutionary in potentially dangerous situations, friendly way to complete the work a traditional model, although Volvo operator experience. while the operator maintains a safe but will give the user the option of “The GaiaX project has been an distance. However, the mini joysticks entering new requirements that are is unwilling to estimate by just how incredible opportunity for our design ensure that the operator always has related to the task. For example, much. “Given the speed at which team to experiment with the way ultimate control, including the power material may need removing from a this type of technology progresses, it that construction equipment is used to override the machine if necessary. certain area to allow for safe passage is difficult to price a concept product – we feel as if we are paving the way The augmented reality tablet will of other vehicles, or a larger excavation such as the GaiaX – but as these to the future of Volvo and perhaps be mapped with the city’s utility area may be required to provide systems advance and become more the industry too,” says Levy. systems, showing the exact location better visibility. readily available they will become Operators can still sit on the of water pipes and electrical cables “Ground-penetrating radar more affordable,” Levy concedes. excavator in a traditional way – as on screen and enabling the operator technology does exist, but the images Looking at the cab, however, one required for precise movement and to visualize or simulate the work, we displayed at ConExpo show this in highly valued ergonomic aspect of transport – but because the GaiaX is using segmented reality, before it is a more advanced state than is available designed to be partially autonomous, carried out. A ground scanner gives today,” answers Levy when asked today’s construction equipment most applications can be carried out precise information on obstacles to when this technology could appear appears to have been abandoned remotely by using the removable guarantee the effectiveness of auto- on standard excavators. “The basic completely. Has this minimalism augmented reality tablet computer. dig modes and projects images onto technology has been developed, but been achieved at the expense of The main benefit of this transparent the ground to show the worksite and more research is needed to make this useful storage spaces, I ask? iPad-like device is that only one mark safe zones for the operator and as accurate and efficient as possible.” “When we envisaged the GaiaX, we imagined how it might be used on future jobsites and how it might of steel required, Volvo is able to interact with new types of machines explore how it can ensure its future and processes,” Levy counters. “Part machines can become even more of this imagined scenario involves environmentally responsible. This the operator spending less time in minimalist machine was therefore the cab [see sidebar, Groundbreaking designed to find out whether its HMI] and more time concentrating customers valued this approach. on high-value operations – so it’s “The GaiaX is designed to be possible they will not need to store simple and easy to use, so it would be anything in the machine at all.” possible to customize the machine Then there is the ecological depending on the job at hand,” adds benefit – by reducing the amount Levy. “That simplicity, as well as the

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simple interfaces between the parts, therefore protected using warning dimensional molded wood to exude means it would be easy to switch sensors that alert the operator to Swedish beauty and simplicity – a parts and create variations – so, if their presence, while an airbag first in the off-highway industry. necessary, regional variations could inflates from the seat to shield the “Our design team attended a potentially be implemented.” operator in case of collisions, roll- conference with Monica Förster last Adding to the environmental over or falling objects. The machine year and we were so excited by her credentials of the GaiaX are the is also equipped with an integrated design process that we wanted to lithium-ion rechargeable batteries first aid kit. apply it to one of our machines,” that should see the operator through The orange guard rails command reveals Levy. a whole working day, although the the attention of those around the The unusual seat encourages a machine can also be used while job site for a high degree of safety MAIN IMAGE: The ‘official’ symbiotic relationship between the plugged into an external electrical and are covered with leather, a prototype (below) featured operator and machine, with the power source. Its four electrically natural material that is especially quad tracks, but these natural flexibility of the corrugated other options will be powered tracks provide good ground pleasant to the touch. shared with customers wood helping to absorb any bumps surface contact and ensure superb One of the main inspirations to maximize feedback or vibrations. It’s unclear how this stability and maneuverability, even springs from another of Sweden’s ABOVE: Inspiration for the might compare with the latest air- driver’s seat came from on steep inclines. national specialties. Award-winning an unusual source – the suspended models in terms of The hydraulic system has not Swedish furniture designer Monica Swedish furniture industry reducing WBV, but the tension in been removed completely, however Förster was involved in the project the seat can be adjusted depending – the machine is a mix of existing right from its inception, creating on the corrugation, offering a lot of and new technology, incorporating the operator’s seat from three- flexibility. “By using wood, we are electrohydraulic pumps. able to reinforce our commitment “We envisage the GaiaX being to environmentally conscious used in city environments, such as machinery, as well as evoking our in the street or even inside buildings, Swedish design roots,” he furthers. where it would be easy to plug into Förster’s design process involves a power source. That said, there are creating simple mock-ups of her some great leaps being made in the projects using paper and straws – a development of electrical engines, refreshingly low-tech approach that which should one day be small and appealed to the Volvo CE designers. powerful enough to drive a machine “Usually we start work on a new such as this,” adds Levy. concept by jumping on the 3D computer-aided design package. Sitting comfortably We had never worked with physical The GaiaX’s zero emissions and objects at this stage before – but it’s silent movement may be advantages definitely helped to unleash our when operating in built-up areas, creativity,” explains Levy. but could perhaps be a disadvantage “When we started to envisage the in terms of safety. Passers-by are GaiaX, we wanted to take our design

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Despite being more production-friendly than the SfinX excavator, the GaiaX certainly seems to have adopted some of its more obvious features, such as the lattice boom and independently movable tracks. In our 2004 exploration of the SfinX (see www.ivtinternational.com) it was revealed that the boom was designed in expectation of suitable steels being developed to handle the digging forces – so, a decade on, is the GaiaX’s boom ready for operation yet? “As a futuristic concept machine, the operator comfort and access to the cab, GaiaX also envisages technologies and and this helped us to discover how we materials that are not yet in use,” Levy can enhance the operator experience. We confirms. “The boom may not be have since improved the railings on our “THE GaiaX’S STRUCTURE GIVES US operational at the moment, but the machines to facilitate easy access, and we process of developing and designing the addressed the choice of material and A CHANCE TO LOOK FORWARD AND GaiaX’s structure gives us a chance to colors we use when creating our cabs. “ ENVISAGE HOW THESE MACHINES look forward and envisage how these Also mentioned in that 2004 article machines will work in the future.” was an expectation that future excavator WILL WORK IN THE FUTURE” So have any of the innovative ideas operators might wear fighter-pilot style the SfinX showcased made their way helmets with VR projections – but given process back to basics, to experiment MAIN IMAGE: Sidney Levy, into current Volvo products yet, even the GaiaX’s transparent controller, is that acting design director at in diluted form? “The role of concept no longer Volvo’s belief? “We made this with different approaches to design Volvo CE (photo: Jennifer machines is to ask questions and discuss prediction based on our research at a and to think about our machines in Barteluk) possibilities. By investigating different time when that type of technology was different ways. It’s important to keep BELOW: Free apps enable developing our creative processes, the user to get a greater ways of constructing our machines, we are almost unheard of,” says Levy. “Now, with insight into the GaiaX able to understand how best to develop the development of wearable technology, and this is definitely something that our current products. Although they may it is more and more likely that this kind of we will do with future products.” not include features directly taken from feature will be used in the future. However, This counter-intuitive back-to- concept machines, our existing products the aim of a concept machine is to help us basics approach for something as are influenced by the issues we raise in discuss all possibilities, not to find a single advanced as the GaiaX also allowed creating these concepts. For example, solution – predicting a range of features is the design team to remain focused we discussed different ways to improve part of our development process.” on its main goal of simplicity and sustainability throughout the entire design process. “Many people have but to design and demonstrate been involved in bringing the GaiaX potential future technologies and to life and we are all proud of what enter into a dialog with engineers we have managed to achieve,” Levy and customers and come up with says. “By drawing from the furniture different options for our future industry and incorporating Monica’s machines,” Levy explains. aesthetic expertise, we have created In fact, some innovative features a practical and elegant machine that had to be removed from the GaiaX perfectly encapsulates Swedish as these elements may be included simplicity and innovation.” in Volvo machines much sooner than 2030 – the date the design True to life? team chose to envisage their future Given that all of Volvo’s other machine working – but Sidney Levy mythical concepts have been won’t be drawn on which features displayed only as large-scale models, Apps (which are still available were removed and are currently it was a little disappointing that the for free download from iTunes and under discussion. life-size GaiaX shown at ConExpo Google Play) also allowed ConExpo “We use our concept machines as was not fully operational. But while visitors to take a 360° walk around a sort of lab, exploring and testing its tracks, arm and boom might have the machine, with a zoom facility. new technologies that may find been static, visitors were able to test Augmented reality functions enable their way into our machines in the the concept HMI for themselves anyone to intuitively interact with future. We use the design process as using a prototype of the transparent the innovative excavator. a chance to spark communication controller – although that was not “The aim of the project was not in order to ensure that any features capable of completing all required to produce a fully operational model that are ready are implemented as machine functions. or to develop these technologies, soon as possible.” iVT

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naturalistic graphic elements, within Babenhausen, Germany, is being followed and displays a depth- the natural visual scene in particular. introducing its next generation of cue graphic path behind it. When At the extreme end of current head-up display that will provide navigating, the system projects an technology (and cost) is the helmet- augmented reality ‘supplements’ appropriate directional arrow at the mounted display that was developed into the natural visual scene outside actual location in the visual field to by Rockwell Collins for the F-35 the vehicle. As with most head-up show the next turn or maneuver. Joint Strike Fighter. Of course, the displays, this system projects the Continental aims to “connect requirement for quick, accurate and artificial images at depth into the what the driver’s eyes see with reasonably intuitive information scene, so the user’s accommodation explanatory information” to create comprehension in a fighter jet need and convergence need not change, a “more holistic human-machine hardly be mentioned. whether focusing on the real view interface” by placing important The primary display on the F-35 outside or the artificially added information in the driver’s direct is projected onto the faceplate of the graphics and alphanumeric data. TOP: Even with a typical line of sight. In concept, this is pilot’s helmet and is binocular in The added information is presented driver-assistance solution essentially what is being done for such as adaptive cruise nature, providing that critical, naturally and where it is needed in control, it is reassuring to the F-35 pilot via the helmet- intuitive cue to depth. The system the visual environment. see relevant information mounted display. works equally well at night and in For example, if a car’s adaptive about the activated control function displayed in daylight. Cameras located outside cruise control has been activated to Continental’s HUD An alternative take the cockpit provide a complete 360° follow and match the speed of a ABOVE: Interior cameras on the ‘intuitive display’ view for the pilot, far above and particular vehicle ahead, the system will help to close the Sensing, computational and display information loop between beyond what can be seen through identifies the specific vehicle that is the driver, the vehicle and technologies have advanced to the the cockpit canopy. vehicle’s environment point where we should not only With the helmet in position and LEFT: The Rockwell consider if a display is ‘intuitive’ to activated, the pilot ‘sees’ through Collins Helmet Mounted the user, but whether the display is, Display System features a the floor, through the wings, and binocular 40x30° field of for lack of a better phrase, acting in directly down to the ground, which view, high brightness and an intuitive manner with regard to is particularly important when high-resolution display, with integrated digital the user. executing a vertical landing. Critical night vision and provides There are a number of fully imaging, including the flight path, the pilot with unparalleled commercialized systems on the situational awareness way points, status and position of market in which the display – which the aircraft, and targets can all be serves as the front end (to the user) displayed in the visual field as well, of a network of sensors, programs, providing unprecedented situational computers and processors – adapts awareness. The display system is of to the current behavior of the user course undeniably complex, but it or the task that is being performed. has been designed to be as intuitive Bosch’s Driver Drowsiness as possible. Detection system, for instance, Back on the ground, international analyzes the steering, speed and automotive supplier Continental of other inputs of the driver (as well as

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time of day and length of journey) ABOVE: Daimler’s Active Blind Spot Assist for to model and predict the drowsiness commercial vehicles of the driver and create a ‘tiredness uses auditory and index’ – basically a prediction of the visual warnings, while the Mercedes-Benz driver’s state of alertness. Should, for S-Class Coupé applies instance, the driver repeatedly fail it to a dashboard display to make a steering input for a period RIGHT: By seeing and of time and then makes an abrupt recognizing other vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists steering correction, the system may on the road, the Mobileye signal a state of drowsiness and alert system literally ‘thinks ahead’ and warns drivers the driver through the display and of potential hazards before audio signal. This is a classic ‘drift they have a chance to occur and jerk’ maneuver made by a very similar in concept to the use of a Daimler’s drowsy driver detection fatigued or impaired driver. ‘shaker stick’ on a control yoke of a systems monitor driver behavior and Daimler has also developed a slate Boeing commercial airliner, which provide the driver with simplified, of technologies in which ‘intuitive’ shakes if the aircraft is about to stall. intuitive feedback to help avoid an feedback can be used to modify the Headquartered in Jerusalem, accident, Mobileye’s speed limit behavior of the driver. Among these Israel, Mobileye has developed its system is effectively monitoring the are its Drowsiness-Detection System, numerous driver-assist offerings by driver’s behavior by monitoring the a Lane Keeping Assist system, Active relying on an integrated sensing and vehicle’s speed, as well as providing Blind Spot Assist, and even an display system (EyeWatch) that also simple and intuitive auditory and assistance system to prevent wrong- links to the driver’s smartphone that visual feedback during instances of way driving. is mounted inside the vehicle and excessive speed. Its Lane Keeping Assist system serves as a display. A number of These products are certainly only employs a forward-facing camera in major automobile manufacturers the first wave of rapidly evolving the windscreen to image the forward have adopted the company’s technologies and systems that can track ahead as well as lane markings technologies for their vehicles. The process highly complex data about on the road. When the system detects system detects and tracks vehicles, the vehicle, the environment and that the vehicle has departed from lane markings, traffic signs and the driver, and provide simplified, the lane, a vibration motor in the pedestrians, and alerts the driver to helpful and intuitive feedback to the steering wheel activates (serving as impending lane departures, collisions, vehicle operator for the benefit of an intuitive ‘tactile display’) to warn and other undesirable conditions via overall system performance. How the driver of the lane departure. the visual display and audible sound. they can benefit the operators of The system is also even capable Mobileye’s speed limit indicator industrial vehicles is entirely up to of keeping the vehicle within a lane actually searches the visual field for you… iVT by applying the brakes to only one speed limit signs, then compares the side; any manual inputs from the vehicle’s speed with the posted For further information, contact: Steven driver will automatically stop the speed limit, and alerts the driver Casey, 5290 Overpass Rd, Suite 105, Santa automatic intervention. Daimler’s with an alarm and visual warning, Barbara, CA 93111, USA vibratory ‘display’ in the steering should the speed limit have been Email: [email protected] wheel during lane departure is exceeded. Just as Bosch’s and Web: www.ergonomicsystemsdesign.com

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Off-highway vehicles will Market Share of HMI Technologies • Linde Hydraulics announced a certainly continue to be an strategic alliance with the Italian important market for suppliers of power transmission and fluid power hydraulics and electronics in the company PMP Industries in May coming years – but this market is 2014. It also declared the extension changing. Manufacturers of these and deepening of its worldwide components and systems face many strategic alliance in the field of challenges, today and in the future, hydraulics that it started with Eaton and will require equally challenging Corporation in 2010. The core of the strategies to cope with them. cooperation is to provide customers with access to the entire range of Your global presence required products and services from both There has been a global shift of ABOVE: The changing face such as China, Brazil, Turkey and, companies and to expand their power during recent years. Whereas of HMI over the next 10 increasingly, those in Southeast Asia. global sales channels. In particular, years OEMs in Europe and North America Some examples of recent supplier the two partners plan to combine provided the most attractive sales global expansion projects include: their strengths in the emerging opportunities for many component • Argo-Hytos acquired a majority markets of South America, Southeast suppliers for decades, the industrial stake in AT Automacao Industrial in Asia (including Vietnam, Thailand vehicle manufacturers in Asia (most Jarinu (São Paulo, Brazil) recently. and Indonesia) and India. notably China) and South America Since January 2014, the company Furthermore, Linde announced (largely Brazil) have significantly has also opened offices in Istanbul, that it would use the funds of its gained in importance during the Turkey. The next step might be a new Chinese owner Weichai not last seven years. stronger presence in Russia. only to build a brand-new factory In general, the market’s major • Bosch-Rexroth has announced two in Germany, but also to increase its future growth is expected to take takeovers: the acquisition of Hytec sales activities in China. place along the equator, whereas Holdings (Pty), a leading supplier • Parker Hannifin opened a new demand in southern and western and manufacturer of hydraulic and plant in Chennai, India, for the Europe will continue to be weak. automation components and fluid production of filtration, pneumatics As will be discussed later, OEMs power solutions in Africa. With the and drives, sealing and shielding in the industrial vehicle market are acquisition, the company will products in 2013. currently building up structures expand its network south of the comparable to those used in the Sahara, particularly in South Africa, Risk and reward automotive industry. Accordingly, Ghana, Mozambique, Namibia and The increasing trend toward they will prefer partners who boast Zambia. Furthermore, the company globalization poses a particular a global presence. plans to take over the hydraulics challenge to the large number of Component suppliers for these business unit of Maestranza Diesel medium-sized companies in the machines therefore need to embrace S.A. in Chile, so as to strengthen its hydraulics industry. While overseas globalization and be present around presence in one of South America’s expansion is a necessity on the one the globe – in particular in countries most promising markets. hand, it also poses a substantial risk

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for them. Therefore, it is all the more A demand for powerful several new technical challenges to important to prepare these ventures system technologies the industry. carefully and to be aware of how to There is one technological change The developments in industrial fully exploit the potential of these that has been taking place in the vehicles (see Table 1, below) aim at new markets. industrial vehicle industry during increasing the efficiency of these Due to the high price sensitivity recent years, and is set to continue: machines and their automated work typical of emerging markets, western stricter requirements in terms of functions. Also, we will see more component manufacturers must also energy efficiency and exhaust ergonomically optimized human- come up with matching products for emissions require new solutions. machine interfaces. this environment. Therefore, we can Hydraulics and electronics will be Energy-efficient hydraulic systems expect much more development the crucial components in high- are in the foreground in the western and production of hydraulic and performance system technologies. world, and the emerging countries electronic products in these areas. To successfully address this will have to follow this trend. This is According to the market conditions, development, hydraulic suppliers especially true for the export versions customized products will gradually must also offer electrohydraulic of their machines – though medium- emerge, enabling supply shortages system solutions. Whereas today’s and long-term, this also applies to in western countries to be avoided. hydraulics are still driven directly by machines for their own region. However, the level of training and the diesel engine – or indirectly via To ensure they will be able to creativity assets need to be carefully a gearbox – electric pump drives provide the corresponding system considered, as well as the fluctuation (powered by a generator) will be solutions, hydraulic companies have and rising personnel costs. used in the future. This will pose extended their product portfolios to

Trends Electrohydraulic solutions

Efﬁcient driving and working drives Diesel-electric drives require matching electronically controlled hydraulic solutions Automated work functions Hydraulic components (pumps, motors, valves, cylinders) equipped with sensors and electronics; substitution of hydraulic controls with electrical controls Ergonomically optimized HMI Whereas operating systems based on joystick solutions are dominating today, there will be tablet solutions coming into play in the future

TABLE 1: Trends in electrohydraulic solutions for mobile working machines

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LEFT: Caterpillar’s Cat intuitively using touch and swipe Connect telematics platform is soon likely to movements, with guides to support enjoy success in emerging the ﬁngers during blind operation. markets – but for different The hydraulics system is controlled reasons to those in the West via a heavy-duty joystick from the OPPOSITE PAGE Raﬁ Joyscape series, which features (CLOCKWISE FROM TOP a waterproof and wear-free design. LEFT): Vemcon’s uniGrip could challenge the status Mounted on the armrest, the quo in terms of joysticks; Glasscape touchscreen can be used Innas uses automotive- for data display and information style production technology for its advanced Floating input/programming and provides Cup pump technology; the reliably tactile feedback when PC210LCi-10 Komatsu actuated. excavator greatly improves operator efficiency through More futuristically, Volvo CE’s Intelligent Machine Control GaiaX concept (see p44) relies on a tablet-style device to control many of the excavator’s functions.

Far beyond operating devices HMI technology, however, must also be seen in conjunction with other technologies, such as intelligent machine control systems and satellite- based machine information systems. include additional hydraulic systems support, driver assistance, At last year’s Bauma, Komatsu products, comprising valves, pumps and aiding health and safety. presented a dozer with Intelligent BELOW: Rafi’s Glasscape and accessories including filters and Joystick solutions have prevailed touchscreen provides Machine Control, before introducing accumulators or electronics, such as for years, and electronic joysticks intuitive operation with the PC210LCi-10 hydraulic excavator reliable, tactile feedback controllers and sensors. This is being will – if they haven’t already done with a new machine control and BOTTOM: The highway carried out by in-house development, so – replace hydraulic models. In ‘exits’ on the road to guidance system in August of this partnerships or acquisitions. addition, intelligent display devices, autonomous vehicles year. According to the OEM, the Examples include: including head-up displays, typically • Large hydraulic suppliers such as provide the operator with the correct Bosch-Rexroth, Danfoss, Eaton and information. Parker offer not only the hydraulics, However, existing joysticks and but also the electronic control displays may come under pressure technology; from new solutions. The Vemcon • Hydac and TTTech have uniGrip solution, for example, is an established a joint venture – called intuitive, efficient and safe operating TTControl – in the field of electronic system for mobile machinery. The control technology; system allows operation of the tool • Weber-Hydraulik acquired Fluid or attachment with the right hand, Team, LOG Hydraulik and Hyco leaving the left hand free to control International in recent years. In late directional travel, meaning a faster, 2013, a joint venture with the Dutch harmonic motion will be possible. company VSE, a manufacturer of When using uniGrip, even untrained spring and steering systems used in excavator operators can quickly learn the automotive and agricultural how to control the machine in an industries, has been completed; efficient way. Experienced excavator • Hawe Hydraulics, best known for drivers can control all the machine The Way to Automatic Mobile Working Machines hydraulic power packs and valves, functions simultaneously. has acquired InLine Hydraulik, a In cooperation with Continental, manufacturer of axial piston pumps. Rafi has produced a new capacitive Programmable logic controllers input system for agricultural and complete the program range. construction machinery. This uses capacitive sensors for the operation HMI – an intermediate step to of machinery and comprises a 3D automated machines operating element, a haptic Glasscape Human-machine interfaces (HMIs) touchscreen and a wear-free joystick. play an important role in modern The ergonomically shaped 3D-Scape machines. These must meet many control module is integrated into demands, such as user acceptance, the driver’s armrest and functions

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ADOPTING TECHNOLOGIES FROM THE AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR

Manufacturers of off-highway machinery are observing the trends in the automotive industry very carefully, as many of the developments from this industry can be transferred to their own products. Industrial vehicle OEMs are using technologies from the automotive sector to reduce energy consumption and exhaust emissions, using, for example: • Fuel-efficient engines with speed reduction; • Start/stop systems; • Electric/hydraulic hybrid technologies. Another important lesson comes from telematics solutions, classed under the term ‘connectivity’ in the automotive industry. Such long- distance data-transmission systems can be used for both fleet management and customer service. It is also expected that the share of automated solutions in the production of machines will increase. Hydraulics and electronics suppliers also use manufacturing principles from the automotive industry – Innas BV, for example, applies low-cost manufacturing technology to the production of its Floating Cup hydraulic pump technology, resulting in an ‘automotive’ cost level. There are numerous parallels between the two industries, and Table 2 (available from www.ivtinternational.com) highlights examples of some different technologies deployed both in cars and in off-highway machinery. The corresponding annual growth rates between 2015 and 2020 for these technologies are shown in the diagram below. Due to the trends mentioned above, industrial vehicle OEMs are seeking suppliers with a comprehensive product portfolio, a global presence and the capabilities to solve interface problems. Globally oriented component suppliers, who have a wide range of products, and an organization that can correspond to the structures of the automotive industry, will benefit most from this new set of rules. operator no longer has to worry – look out for iVT November 2014). New Technologies for Mobile Working Machines about digging too deep or damaging The long-term goal is to have an Growth rates p.a. 2015-2020 a target surface, as the system greatly 18-ton excavator performing fully improves the excavator’s efficiency, autonomous landscape-shaping tasks. provides higher precision and higher The medium-term goal is to assist productivity, and increases site safety. the driver in monotonous, repetitive Many off-highway OEMs now tasks. According to Volvo, this is a commonly offer satellite-based research project, rather than a plan machine information systems to to replace the driver with a fully their clients – Komatsu, for example, autonomous machine in the future. offers Komtrax as standard. Caterpillar The development process should has a partnership with Trimble and be seen as a kind of highway, from uses Cat Connect to offer its telematics which there will be ‘exits’ taking the and fleet management platform. form of repeatedly useful assistance Cat expects its system to benefit systems, optimally via continuous users not only in developed countries, research, facilitating the everyday but in emerging markets as well – life of operators. in western markets – but with the although there, they want data on Comparable trends are evident widespread use of electronics, the fuel usage as a way to combat fuel in agricultural equipment, where developments in emerging markets theft, rather than for efficiency. autonomous machines will also be are expected to be offset in time. The technology presented here used. For this purpose, sensors and This development is facilitated by constitutes precursors on the way to software have to be developed, such the use of standard electronics, which fully autonomous machines. For as stereo camera, radar, ladar and are adjusted by means of software to example, Volvo CE’s project THOR thermography, that can recognize meet customer needs. iVT (Terraforming Heavy Outdoor Robot) obstacles, differences in soil texture has aimed to develop concepts for and objects such as people, animals Joachim Stieler is founder and managing the automation of machines for the trees and fences. We can expect these director of Stieler Technologie- & Marketing- construction and mining sectors – technologies to initially take form Beratung, a German management consulting namely the semi-autonomous in semi-autonomous systems. firm specializing in the mechanical engineering control of a Volvo wheeled excavator The technologies described here industry. For more information: www.stm- (and an autonomous wheeled loader will be initially, and primarily, used stieler.de or [email protected]

iVTInternational.com September 2014 65 PRODUCTS & SERVICES STEFAN KLING

Flexi time RATHER LIKE THE FORESTRY TRACTORS TO WHICH IT IS BEING FITTED, THE OPUS A6 DISPLAY SCREEN IS A HIGHLY CUSTOMIZABLE ALL-ROUNDER OFFERING FLEXIBLE USE AND OPERATOR-FRIENDLY FEATURES

Kotschenreuther Forst- & Landtechnik has specialized in the field of forest technology for more than 50 years. Its portfolio of forestry tractors covers five models from 166-249hp, and is highly adaptable to the individual needs of its customers. The driver works inside a reinforced cab, operating a variety of equipment such as a rope-winch on the front, a loading and/or rear crane, and a stacking shield at the rear. To enable flexible operation of these distinctive additional attachments, the driver’s seat has built-in controls and can be rotated up to 360°. The operating functions are controlled using a Hawe Hydraulik modular hydraulics control system. This means that the controls can be bundled in an uncomplicated manner, making it possible to develop and implement machining concepts while taking a wide range of user demands into consideration. Highly robust, its PSL/PSV proportional directional spool valves are well suited for the basic hydraulic functions of the attachments. If additional features are desired, these can be implemented using flange- mounted function modules without having to reconstruct the valve bank. The control system takes up very little space and the weight also remains low.

Valve control system ABOVE: Kotschenreuther machines – quality you see user interface without the need for in-depth The electronic PLVC valve control system is housed in and feel, especially with the Opus A6 Standard (inset) knowledge of a programming language. Pointer the cab. The freely programmable micro-control instruments, bar charts, scalable objects, or camera system processes the data provided by the sensors as interface. A touchscreen can be used for operating images can be placed easily on the screen using ‘drag well as the entries made by the operator. It also reports the full version of the device. The fully equipped and drop’ with a click of the mouse. This means that any failures, which can be read out on-site using a models in the A6 series also have three video inputs. A most settings can be executed very simply. Installing laptop, or can be transferred to service technicians via live stream is shown on the display, which can be a new project is also simply a matter of ‘plug and play’ modem. In this case, Wachendorff Elektronik’s Opus switched to other inputs using software. – the project is first loaded onto a USB stick and then A6 Standard serves as the operator interface unit, The A6 series has been expanded to include a new transferred to the device via the interface. using CAN to communicate with the named control version – the Opus A6 Eco Basic Touch. This device is The Opus A6 and the Wachendorff projector both system. When used in this context, the Opus A6 takes the same as the basic version, but is operated using support CAN protocols such as CANopen and J1939. on the classic tasks of operation and observation. An the touchscreen from the full version. The full version Wachendorff Elektronik supports these standards so i.MX35 processor with 532MHz clock frequency, and also has access to four analog and/or digital inputs, that its customers can make flexible and reliable a high-definition 7in color display with a resolution of which can be configured using the software, along adaptations to their systems. If a customized solution 800x480 pixels, form the basis of the device. with three digital outputs. Furthermore, the full is necessary, customers can generate their own CAN Two models are available, each featuring different version of the Opus A6 Standard commands a high- messages. These versions are used by Kotschenreuther equipment depending on what the user requires in speed USB interface on the front. The A6 Eco has to and provide the option of adapting the CAN performance, control concept, and interface variety. manage without this addition. Users have access to as communication to individual requirements. This For the standard interfaces, both models use two much as 256MB RAM and 1GB mass memory. option is known as CANFreestyle. iVT CANbus, one RS232 and a full-speed USB interface, as Kotschenreuther uses the Wachendorff projector to well as an Ethernet and video input. The basic version program the Opus operator unit. This Java-based tool Stefan Kling is graduate engineer geoinformatics at of the A6 Eco is a pure indicator without a user provides a convenient way of generating a graphical Wachendorff Elektronik

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66 iVTInternational.com September 2014 PRODUCTS & SERVICES JEAN MARC GUITTARD

Four steps to heaven TAKING THE OPERATOR FROM THE HELL OF EXTREME TEMPERATURES TO DIVINE COMFORT REQUIRES THE USE OF A HANDFUL OF CUTTING-EDGE SIMULATION TOOLS, AS PART TWO OF OUR GUIDE TO DESIGNING THE OPTIMUM CUSTOM-BUILT HVAC SYSTEM EXPLAINS

As highlighted in the June 2014 issue (p72), it is very important to gather knowledge of the Customer exigencies Current HVAC study application and the most severe circumstances in Cab & machines HVAC System which an off-highway HVAC system will operate. Time to achieve temperature... survey & Air conditioning Defrosting & defogging efficiency Environment test & Homogeneity of distribution air Air conditioning Temperature & humidity heating thermal balance When operating in the Middle East, USA or the south Noise emission Heating Vibrations & shocks Standards Maintenance and access Defogging & Demisting Type of dust & concentration exigencies Influence of cabin of Europe in particular, the system will be challenged! Pressurizing & Cab seal level Imaca Aggressive atmosphere & In order to ensure it is designing the right system, End user felt comfort ISO 10263 Thermographic analysis ISO 14269 machine on HVAC system EN 15695 SNDC’s engineering team therefore invariably goes SAE J standards through four steps, beginning with the heat load ...

prediction (HLP) program. In order to maintain the HVAC Unit Specifications & Step 1 preliminary study Heat Load Coil exchangers comfort condition inside the cab, an HVAC system’s Prediction study cooling and heating capacity unit – including air Performance, efficiency, Step 6 reliability life duration test. Testing rooms HVAC Step 2 Technology Design Thermal Size intake (filter system) and air distribution (cab Behavior in different Heat-Exchangers environments Process Performance dashboard and ducts) – has to deliver, despite being Step 5 Configuration 3D Design Step 3 (Tubes, pattern ...) challenged by a constant heat load from the outside. Step 4 Air flow Refrigerant simulation Data from the 3D cab (windows and walls) and the Flow Prediction Thermal shock, 3D HVAC design material used (insulation and glass coefficient) is then vibration, and aggressive entered in the HLP program. The extreme conditions Components & materials selection & Cabin comfort ambient tests optimization optimization of use, including temperature, windspeed and HVAC unit cabin integration HVAC balance Air flow Easy to build (Method) Air dynamics flow and heat optimization humidity will, together with the desired comfort Easy to access (Maintenance & repair) Standard frigorific components transfer predictions temperature inside the cab, lead to a calculation of: choice (compressor, expansion Tools design valve, hoses sizes…) Control panel Homogeneity of distribution air --- Frigorific component sizing (Coils the heat entering the cab in summer or leaving it in --- Coils exchanger efficiency Functional and exchangers, filter drier…) Automatic failure analysis Noise area detection winter, via conduction and convection; the fresh air Frigorific balance & Temperature --- intake; sun and machine radiation (from the engine Control SNDC production performance (CANbus) control check optimization compartment and hydraulic system) etc; and human body heat and the resulting humidity generation. The values obtained under those conditions will be the minimum HVAC system expected performance. could potentially lead to spitting water droplets; the refrigerant loop plays one of the most important Note, however, that when converted to the IMACA • The fin spacing that is required to obtain optimum roles in an HVAC system. standard (used to compare units tested under the condenser water drainage; The refrigerant flow prediction (RFP) software used same conditions), the air in +35°C/50% RH for air-con • The air pressure drop that can restrict the final by SNDC takes into account each component of the or -20°C for heater will provide a higher kW result than airflow of the unit. loop, and checks that: calculated with cab equilibration at 25°C or lower. The third step involves the use of airflow simulation • The minimum performance requirements (HLP) will (AFS) software, which provides a good picture of be provided and frigorific balance will be maintained Steps 2 and 3 HVAC acoustics and performance in terms of driver across all the conditions; With the required performance now specified, the comfort, including in-cab air distribution, temperature • Evaporator performance is relative to the speed coils (evaporator, heater and condenser) can then be balance, and windscreen defrosting and defogging. compressor and its discharge pressure and suction; designed. On the basis of the available HVAC unit The AFS permits full analysis of the airflow loop • Compressor capacity will increase lifetime. envelope, the thermal heat exchanger (THE) software using a 3D design file. The tool ensures that each air Clearly, then, SNDC’s 28 years of experience in determines the dimensions and characteristics of all loop component, such as coil heater, coil evaporator, HVAC systems for OEM markets is invaluable. These coils, although it primarily takes into account the flow casing, air flaps, air deflectors, ducts and louvers are two articles have been designed to educate readers conditions of the air crossing the coil, using data properly sized and provide acceptable pressure drop. on the complexity of HVAC, because building an provided by the HLP results. HVAC system is rather like being a one-man band: The sheer variety of possible coil patterns, tube Step 4 knowing the music is not enough – you must also sizes, circuits, configurations and fin spacing requires Of course, knowing the required performance (Step know how to play several instruments. This is the a special emphasis to be placed on design. For an 1), developing high-quality exchangers (Step 2) and price of driver cab comfort! iVT evaporator, the main conditions to consider include: ensuring the air distribution quality (Step 3) are all • The air velocity through the evaporator, which necessary steps – but it should not be forgotten that Jean Marc Guittard, president, founded SNDC in 1986

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Smart thinking FROM ITS HUMBLE BEGINNINGS AS A ROLLOVER MONITORING DEVICE, SMART-SENTINEL NOW OFFERS ADVANCED INTEGRATED TECHNOLOGY THAT ENABLES A VAST ARRAY OF GEOREFERENTIAL DATA TO BE ACCESSED FROM ANY LOCATION

The automotive industry has always been in the vanguard and has often demonstrated that any new technology is likely to be welcomed by the market if it meets two requirements: it must improve conditions for all; and it needs to be easy to use. Adopting this as a basic principle, Cobo S.p.A, a multinational company with headquarters in Leno (BS), Italy, and a worldwide supplier of devices and systems to major OEMs involved in agriculture, construction and the automotive industry (sports cars and superbikes), has been consistently investing in the ‘Smart-Sentinel’ project. The company’s know-how supports its successful combination of research and development in terms of mechatronics, wireless sensors, plug-and-play systems, connectivity and HMI devices. Integrating all these leads to new systems and services that can satisfy the requirements of the latest generations of vehicles. In the beginning, the system was born as a safety and prevention device to monitor overturning risk (risk level control) in a continuous and automatic manner, and has greatly helped operators control tractors or public works vehicles under demanding compared with the rest, at any time (in real time, in ABOVE: Examples of Smart Sentinel technology conditions or in difficult environments. the past few minutes, days or months). It takes just a applications, both on Cobo’s Can View display and As a result of the constant evolution of Multisensor few seconds to make an overall assessment of both on one of the most common modern tablets. (More images and screenshots can be seen at www. and its in-built reception and communication devices resources and out-of-pocket expenses, such as which ivtinternational.com) (GPS, GSM, RF, BT, CAN, ISObus), Smart-Sentinel vehicles and tools are being used, by which operators, soon became a small operating control unit that can for how long, and how much fuel is used, per click, each of these can be associated to a moment, provide georeferential data for farm-management individual work area. position, and the operating conditions of the vehicle services for farmers, fleet-management services for Another feature worth highlighting is the ability to where it occurred. contractors and renters, online and remote telemetry, budget costs and times of works to be executed in a All of Cobo’s subsequent endeavors have been e-services and maintenance for manufacturers of more efficient manner. aimed at making information and services easily vehicles and tools, as well as for workshops and available because operators want systems and devices support centers. Data distribution that, besides being inexpensive, provide little invasion Smart-Sentinel ‘gives voice’ to vehicles, related Multisensor can send data via GPRS using an ordinary into a vehicle’s interior space and can be used tools, operators, work areas, and also to all the SIM card, or via a device with Bluetooth (tablets or anywhere, easily and quickly. resources that are involved in the services and smartphones) which serves a ‘bridge’ making use of Finally, with Smart-Sentinel, the company is hoping management of a modern business, whether that be its connection. An app facilitates the use of the user’s to attract and engage young farmers and managers, an agricultural, industrial, municipal company, or a mobile or tablet like a display. to support them in their search for improvement and service provider. Data is then sent via the internet to the user’s own change by using the devices and networks they love. Touching the ‘Fleet’ key once enables the user to dedicated domain; from where he can easily consult Cobo wants to share with these farmers and managers see the vehicles actually being used at any time, all data in this domain from any location. the spirit that drives its business and product where they are on a map, their main clusters, and the Smart-Sentinel, besides efficiently managing a development, which is expressed in the motto: ‘There operator and tool attached for each of them. company’s operations, offers a great safety advantage is nothing permanent except change.’ iVT Queries can be asked by means of the ‘Stat’ as it automatically saves all the risk situations that function, enabling users to obtain a breakdown of occur while driving a vehicle and the signals of alarm Head of innovation and advanced engineering, Gino each resource (vehicles, tools, operators, work areas) ‘sensed’ by the CAN network – with just a simple Mainardi has worked at Cobo Group since 2002

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68 iVTInternational.com September 2014 KAB seating beneﬁts from expertise in design and manufacture of vehicle seating for a wide range of application including truck and bus, agriculture, construction and forklift.

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Plastic 2.0 HIGHLY CORROSION-RESISTANT, REQUIRING LESS MOUNTING ADJUSTMENT THAN TRADITIONAL ALUMINUM MODELS, AND WITH LEDS THAT WORK AT FULL CAPACITY, THE THERMO PRO TRULY REPRESENTS THE NEXT GENERATION OF PLASTIC WORK LIGHT

Setting a new benchmark in vehicle lighting, The housing is then no Hella will soon launch the Thermo Pro range of longer hermetically sealed: high-performance LED work lights. This series features water easily penetrates the a newly developed, heat-conductive housing made work light, damaging the from an innovative synthetic material boasting heat- electronic components and, conductive properties comparable to aluminum. This in turn, the work light itself. allows the LEDs to be put into operation at their full But even under particularly capacity, even at high ambient temperatures. Should exacting conditions, Hella’s even higher temperatures prevail in the work light, Thermo Pro series scores big thermal sensors kick in to reduce the input current so points – the synthetic housing that the LEDs can continue operating at the optimal material stops corrosion in its temperature. As a result, Thermo Pro series lights are tracks and a long service life able to boast a service life of up to 60,000 hours. is guaranteed. Inspected in accordance with Hella’s No. 67101 standard, the work lights undergo tough testing Compact design procedures to meet the requirements of the equally The first work light launched harsh daily working conditions. Pendulum impact with this new and extremely tests, ball drop tests, vibration tests up to 40g, and promising technology will be even immersion and high-pressure cleaning tests the Q90 LED. This work light present no problem or danger for this robust synthetic is a new addition to the Hella housing. The Thermo Pro series meets all the family and is already making requirements of the IP6K9K/6K8 protection class, a great impact with its compact construction and its which means they are completely resistant to water, good light performance. Its square plastic housing dust, immersion and high-pressure cleaning. has a very flat design and a light-emitting surface of Although the Thermo Pro series has the same 90x90mm. Cooling fins, located on the rear side of properties as those found in other kinds of housing, it the housing, ensure that all necessary heat dissipation stands out by virtue of its substantially lighter weight is directed outward away from the LEDs. This, in turn, and enhanced vibration behavior. When exposed to guarantees that the temperature of the LEDs remains strong vibration, heavy LED work lights often tend to optimal and no damage can occur. illumination variations. The close-range illumination work loose and tilt downward, so the work light has Fitted with four high-performance LEDs, the Q90 lends itself particularly well to work carried out with to be readjusted and screwed tightly back on again – LED generates a light output of 1,200 measured wider machinery. The driver is able to see all details such corrective work results in downtime, which also lumens while consuming just 25W. In comparison, located around the vehicle; this then enables him to costs money. But products in the plastic series weigh halogen work lights with an H3 bulb usually generate steer faultlessly and exactly as required and, as a up to 60% less than comparable work lights made lower light values but have a considerably higher result, working efficiency is considerably increased. from aluminum. The force exerted on the mounting energy consumption (1,150 lm, requiring 55W). As The Q90 LED will also be available as long-range elements is therefore considerably less and the selected well as better energy efficiency, Hella LED work lights illumination. This variation is equipped with a clear mounting position does not have to be readjusted. also deliver higher, and consequently more pleasant, lens designed for illumination stretching into the Work lights are exposed to rain, flying stones, color temperatures. The LEDs used in this model distance. By combining these two illumination branches and all manner of other external influences generate 6,500K, creating illumination very similar to variations, it is possible to achieve a working area that on a daily basis, so it is especially important that the that of natural daylight – a situation that greatly is well-lit-up in its entirety. housing is protected from all such hazards. Severe enhances working conditions. This helps to distinguish In the near future, Hella will also be launching rock and grit damage, in combination with water and colors more easily in the dark, facilitating the human more exciting products in the Thermo Pro range. salt, is very detrimental to the surface of a work light eye’s sensory perception task. Different kinds of constructional designs and various and can destroy its powder coating. As soon as such a The light beams are homogeneously diffused into light outputs are among the features that can be surface is damaged, water can infiltrate the coating the working area by means of an aluminized high- expected to illuminate the future! iVT and the housing begins to corrode – and corrosion gloss reflector, creating pleasant illumination. The sounds the death knell on every kind of LED work light. Q90 LED work light will be available in a selection of Michael Sobotka is product manager at Hella

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Trending now MARK ANKERS, VP OF PRODUCT MANAGEMENT AT CURTIS INSTRUMENTS, SHARES HIS THOUGHTS ABOUT THE INDUSTRY, FORKLIFT TECHNOLOGY AND THE CHALLENGES OF MATERIAL HANDLING TODAY

Mark Ankers, VP of product management for Curtis Instruments, directs the worldwide product development and marketing of its motor control systems and instrumentation for industrial electric vehicles. His career began in the UK with the installation and commissioning of industrial process control systems, and has gone on to encompass the full spectrum of applications engineering, technical sales and product marketing for the European, Asian and US industrial electric vehicle markets. In a recent interview at the Curtis world headquarters in New York, he shared his insights…

Mark, you travel the world serving the materials handling/EV industry. What overall trends have you observed? The global OEMs are all about productivity. To differentiate themselves further from their smaller competitors, they are not just selling a truck; they want to provide the customer with a complete turn- key warehousing solution, where the truck is fully integrated with the customer’s business systems.

And the smaller, regional OEMs? The quality of trucks is improving globally. In China and Korea, for example, OEMs typically do not want to be early adopters of new technology – they want proven, reliable components that do exactly what’s needed for the lowest possible price. Here, the productivity improvement is often the initial step-up from manual labor to powered materials handling – for instance, the Chinese Class III OEMs have had huge success recently by offering very small powered pallet trucks as an upgrade over manual pallet trucks. Japan is a unique market and domestically its trucks This was a strong trend at recent trade shows; it’s The reliance on software in almost every aspect of are subtly different. While the basic functionality is what the tech leaders are showcasing. One of the US industrial truck functionality started ringing alarm similar, you’ll often ﬁnd components in use that you OEMs has a new remote ‘smart glove’ for low-level bells a few years back. This resulted in EN ISO 13849- won’t see on trucks anywhere else in the world. order picking. The operator is off the truck and he’s 1, a far better tool for determining the safety of a picking goods; as he walks down the aisle he can tap software-based control system than the previous Any other factors in the push toward higher the glove to remotely move the truck along the aisle. standard. Curtis was one of the ﬁrst companies to productivity at lower cost? So again, the basic truck hasn’t really changed recognize the advantages of EN13849 and I’ve been The truck operators are part of the equation – human all that much, but the new technology enables higher personally championing it for some time. I believe the error becomes a major issue. So there’s a trend toward productivity to be achieved. intent of the standard is what’s important: to minimize autonomous or semi-autonomous guided trucks that risk of injury or death to those working on or around can pick the right pallet off the shelves with less, or How have all these advances affected safety industrial vehicles. With our latest ‘E’ family of even zero, driver involvement. standards? controllers, Curtis has fully embraced the intent.

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right decision. For those cases, outsourcing to proven specialists in the technology will be a better solution.

What changes do you see ahead for industrial electric vehicle system technology? It’s all about smart components, smart systems and smart networking. The cost of equipping vehicles so they can exchange data with local networks and the cloud is dropping all the time. The industry has been talking about improved battery chemistries for years. I believe we’re still a long way from any mass migration away from lead acid, but there’s a lot of work currently being done around the various types of lithium batteries. It’s going to be very interesting to see what effect the automotive EV/hybrid market is going to have here. It’s a similar story for motor technology. AC induction is entrenched. For low-speed industrial Today’s industrial electric vehicle systems are all about smart components, truck applications, nothing can match its ruggedness smart systems and smart networking and torque-speed characteristics at the price, and that won’t change soon. However, PMACs – synchronous Because it’s all about productivity, how can How has wireless networking and cloud AC motors with permanent magnet rotors – have suppliers serving the truck OEMs help create computing impacted the material handling/ been around for a while. They offer several benefits, new efficiencies? EV industry? albeit for a premium price: a smaller physical size for Material handling vehicles are a mature product in a There is nothing more unproductive than a broken- a given kilowatt rating, lower rotor temperature and highly competitive market. Everyone is looking to down truck. Adding vehicle telemetry and remote higher efficiencies over most of the speed range. Axial lower costs to protect their margins, and this directly diagnostics which advise when specific preventive flux PMAC motors also offer a very different form- impacts component/integrated system suppliers. The maintenance tasks should be carried out makes factor and are ideal if stack length is a problem. challenge is simple – for every new product, such as a breakdowns less likely. With lift-trucks operating in controller or instrument, the market expects it will do warehouse environments that are fully networked, it’s What about motor speed controllers, one of more for the same price, or accomplish the same now easy to dial up a truck and interrogate it remotely your special interests? functionality for a lower price. So for a new product to over the internet. The obvious advance is microprocessors. It’s amazing be a real winner, it has to do more for less. There’s another interesting aspect here: the OEMs how much capability you can get for a few dollars. The most effective way to achieve this is to have ‘cloud’ access to this same information. The Controllers such as Curtis’s AC models can now run integrate the function of other electronic components ability to collect and analyze this data is hugely faster control loops using higher-resolution data, for into the controller, eliminating the need for other valuable to the truck designers, who get to see exactly tighter control of voltage, current and torque, which ‘black boxes’. At Curtis, we accomplish this with VCL how the vehicles are used day in, day out. Once they allows motors to run more efficiently. It also makes – our Vehicle Control Language. have real data on how customers actually use their more microprocessor power available for use via VCL, trucks, they can start optimizing them for the next to provide the extra ‘vehicle manager’ functionality. What are the capabilities of VCL in the mission generation. They can identify how to make cost It’s astonishing how many applications we do these to eliminate components? savings, or performance and reliability improvements days where our controllers are the ‘CAN Master’, VCL is a proprietary, highly programmable vehicle by right-sizing every component on the vehicle, and managing all the interfacing between multiple CAN application software layer that resides in our AC so make tomorrow’s trucks even better. devices from several different vendors. motor controllers. It enables the industrial truck Even basic electronic components are still evolving. manufacturers to create ‘virtual’ vehicle managers Forklift drive systems are complicated. So Improvements offered by the latest MOSFETs and inside our AC motor controllers. The motor controller can OEMs with a vertical business model advances in the chemistry for something as basic as is also the CAN system master. VCL is a big advantage realistically develop this expertise? an electrolytic capacitor have had a remarkable effect in simplifying development when creating smart Vertical integration is a sound principle as long as you on how much power our motor controllers can components and systems. commit to a long-term strategy, can commit to the provide for a given size – we keep making them Eliminating other black boxes, such as a dedicated huge investments required, and are sure that the smaller, but more powerful than ever. vehicle manager, is a huge win. It reduces the number economies of scale will remain in your favor. For a The net effect of this continual component of components and simplifies the wiring harness. This highly complex product such as a controller or improvement is that, ultimately, we are very capable corresponds to lower manufacturing cost, simplified inverter, even the biggest truck OEMs can’t practically indeed of doing far more for less. iVT service and maintenance, and lower operating costs develop fully optimized solutions for each and every over the vehicle’s lifetime, so it offers a steady stream vehicle in their range – there will always be lower L S Harris is a business and technology writer located in of cost and productivity benefits. volume, niche trucks for which ‘buy, not make’ is the the New York City area: [email protected]

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iVTInternational.com September 2014 73 PRODUCTS & SERVICES PETER ABBES

Make a connection ONLY THE BEST HYDRAULIC COUPLINGS WILL DO TO ENSURE RELIABLE CONNECTIONS BETWEEN A WIDE ARRAY OF COMPONENTS AND INDIVIDUAL ELEMENTS IN SCHEUERLE’S NON-CASSETTE CARRIER

The Non-Cassette Carrier from Scheuerle is the only vehicle of its kind on the market for the palletless transportation of huge packages of metal sheets. It can move payloads of up to 250 metric tons, equivalent to the weight of up to 10 jumbo jets. Reliable power transmission between the individual elements is guaranteed with the use of components from ContiTech Fluid Technology. With 24 steered axles, 48 wheels and a length of around 25m, the Non-Cassette Carrier is extremely impressive in appearance. But even more impressive is the vehicle’s versatility in use: it not only moves stacks of steel plate for in-house operations without requiring any pallets, but can additionally be used in combination with a freight ship. Hydraulic couplings from ContiTech The design is based on a robust ladder frame that ensure reliable power transmission is combined with the proven, hydraulically assisted between the individual vehicle elements pendulum axles and 14 integrated lifting forks. In

order to be able to accommodate the required generation; hoses for the hot and cold sides of the payload of 250 metric tons – even if this does not turbocharger; the air intake for the turbo; the extend over the entire length of the vehicle – each crankcase ventilation system; and cooling water lines. individual fork has been designed to handle a load of 30 metric tons. When it comes to connecting the Comprehensive materials expertise various vehicle elements, Scheuerle puts its trust in ContiTech Fluid Technology’s expertise lies in the ContiTech’s reliable hydraulic couplings. development and manufacture of high-performance Scheuerle transporters are a byword worldwide for hose assemblies for industrial applications – including leading-edge technology and special product quality. exhaust gas scrubbing, air-conditioning and fuel Reliability in daily operations, with a high level of supply solutions. The company is committed to robustness and a long lifetime, make the vehicles an producing solutions that deliver high performance important part of modern logistics processes – thanks, while also being environmentally friendly. It boasts not least, to ContiTech Fluid Technology’s connecting comprehensive materials expertise in the field of systems, which supply external components with oil media transport, enabling innovative combinations of and make it possible for the vehicle bodies to function materials that ensure greater safety and flexibility in as supertransporters. industrial applications. These innovations include an Scheuerle has fitted ContiTech couplings in its electrically conductive fuel hose and a multi- special-purpose vehicles for many years in a application oil line, which is both dimensionally stable proven collaboration: “Further evidence that and flexible. our products satisfy the most demanding These flexible yet dimensionally stable oil lines are requirements,” emphasizes Achim Liecker, approved for operating pressures up to 80 bar and are sales manager industrial vehicles at already being used successfully in forklifts. They are ContiTech Fluid Technology. suitable both as low-pressure hydraulic lines and for The Non-Cassette Carrier is powered by numerous other applications involving the movement a six-cylinder MAN diesel engine delivering of oil. They consist of a PA pipe with a strength 338bkW. This, too, contains numerous hoses member and, although preformed, they provide and lines from ContiTech: the resonator for considerably more flexibility than the PA pipes used the compressed-air line which dampens noise up until now. This enables them to dampen system

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“Thanks to our extensive materials and process- related expertise, we are a development partner and OEM for customized complete solutions for fuels – comprising hoses, pipes, fittings and quick connectors, which carry media such as gasoline, diesel, hydrogen and liquid gas to supply fuel to the engine,” says Liecker. The company uses both elastomers and plastics for these, combined with materials such as textile, steel and aluminum. Therefore, pre-formed polyamide oil and fuel lines, for example, are a lightweight and inexpensive solution wherever flexibility and media resistance are the key requirements. In addition, ContiTech offers flame-resistant fuel hoses, which are approved for railway applications. vibrations that could cause cracks in the material as outer lining is resistant to radiant heat up to 150°C, well as noise nuisance. They are also more flexible and, briefly, even 175°C. Heated connectors and optimal air-con during fitting. Selective catalytic reduction, or SCR, technology Electrically conductive fuel lines have been used for Extremely heavy-duty fuel lines converts harmful nitrogen oxides (NOx) into water quite some time as original equipment in the ContiTech Fluid Technology has also developed vapor and nitrogen with the aid of a urea solution automotive sector. Now this application – not least extremely heavy-duty engine-mounted fuel lines (AdBlue). ContiTech has achieved a pioneering role in because of appropriate regulations in the USA – is specifically for modern high-performance engines. the introduction of this forward-looking technology becoming increasingly attractive for industrial trucks. These new engines have enabled both fuel with its heated EPDM-based hose assembly module The conductive inner lining is made of FPM consumption and emissions to be greatly reduced. that was specially developed for the SCR process. (fluorocarbon rubber) to prevent static build-up at The design of the components means that they will The second generation has, among other things, high throughflow rates which – in the worst-case continue to be unreservedly usable in the future, even heated quick connectors with optimized contacts scenario – could result in sparking and spontaneous in conjunction with future measures to cut emissions. that guarantee complete defrosting of the medium, ignition of the vehicle. The high flow rates are a result The new lines are pressure-resistant to 35 bar and including within the connector area. ContiTech has of the increasing trend in industry toward downsizing, withstand operating temperatures up to 180°C. This developed heated hose assemblies made of plastics which therefore means that the available installation has been achieved through using a new, extremely especially for SCR systems with retractive suction. The space is becoming ever smaller, with a consequential temperature-resistant rubber compound and special company also develops and manufactures hoses and reduction in line diameters. mesh, which can cope with such high operating hose assemblies for conveying air in diesel particulate ContiTech’s highly flexible fuel lines are suitable for pressures. The stainless steel braid that is also available filter systems. These form the interface between the gasoline, diesel and biodiesel, and can withstand means that further improvements in heat dissipation DPF and the control unit. operating temperatures from -40° to +150°C. The are possible, too. The company’s Eco AC refrigerant circulation system enables air-conditioning systems in industrial and commercial vehicles to be greatly improved. This extends from improving the performance of the air- TOP: In addition to its SCR lines, which have sold in the millions, conditioning system, to cutting consumption as a ContiTech now also offers an result of lower pressure losses, and on to design enhanced second generation improvements. The use of the internal heat exchanger of lines featuring heated quick (IHE) developed by ContiTech in itself promises some connectors 5% greater efficiency. In addition to this line- RIGHT: MAN also puts its trust integrated solution, the company has also developed in ContiTech’s reliable fluid a compact, inexpensive alternative to the IHE in the technology form of the Conti Eco Compact XR. FAR LEFT: ContiTech’s ContiTech Fluid Technology has brought together electrically conductive fuel its product lines for carrying all media flows in hose prevents static build-up construction machinery, other industrial applications at high throughflow rates and commercial vehicles, into a single, effective Commercial & Industrial Vehicles segment. As a result, customers can purchase all the components worldwide from a single source. iVT

Peter Abbes is head of communications at ContiTech Fluid Technology

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iVTInternational.com September 2014 75 PRODUCTS & SERVICES CHRISTIAN BISCHOF

Shift work AS IF CVT WASN’T A BIG ENOUGH CHANGE, THE MANUAL GEARBOX IS EVOLVING AGAIN. SHIFT IN MOTION (SIM) IS AN INNOVATIVE PROPULSION SYSTEM FOR INDUSTRIAL VEHICLES MAKING FREQUENT CHANGEOVERS BETWEEN ROAD AND FIELD USE

High tractive efforts in working mode and high maximum velocities in transport or transfer mode are the attributes that OEMs and operators alike expect from the drivetrains of today’s industrial vehicles. These requirements can be met through a wide array of traditional technological concepts, ranging from simple manual transmissions (shifted at standstill), powershift or highly complex powersplit CVT transmissions. Each of these concepts comes with specific advantages – but also with inherent system disadvantages, as well as cost differences when compared with the other solutions. As a specialist in hydraulic and electric drive systems, Linde Hydraulics is committed to this challenge for optimal solutions, following the trend towards higher performance while bearing in mind reduced energy consumption, emissions, installation space and costs. One result of the intensive and consistently market- orientated development work at Linde Hydraulics is the Shift in Motion (SIM) traction drive system. The HPV variable-displacement pump with E2 control technology combines the cost and space advantages of a manual gearbox with the advantages of with a comparable range of functions, the cost and hydrostatic drives, including electrohydraulic control space advantages of manual transmissions apply. logic to a multistage drivetrain that can shift gears in motion, similar to a powershift transmission. SIM is Minimal effort essentially a continuous variable hydrostatic rotating In order to minimize an OEM’s implementation effort, drive, consisting of a pump and a motor, mounted on SIM was designed as a propulsion system that can be a standard manual transmission. The system is installed on customary standstill manual transmissions additionally equipped with a hydraulic shift actuator. without design changes: the OEM selects a gearbox With SIM, the electrohydraulically synchronized of its choice, and Linde Hydraulics supplies the gear change is both noise- and jerk-free. The actual essential SIM components and aligns them with switching operation inside the standstill manual application specifics and customer preferences transmission is initiated through an actuator that is accordingly. These are – in addition to the high- also controlled electrohydraulically. Synchronization pressure pumps and motors of HPV-02 and HMV-02 shifting logic is controlled by an electronic driving series – the SIM control valve for the transmission control and is monitored at all times. Optionally, it actuator as well as the electronic drive control. can be set up with a manual drive mode selection as Linde Hydraulics has already supplied OEMs of well as an automatic or fixed gear preselect mode. various application types with SIM for testing SIM is especially suitable for vehicles that often purposes. The feedback has been totally positive: change between working and transport modes, manufacturers have praised the increasing freedom of regularly requiring high tractive efforts and high design when it comes to varying vehicle layouts. The maximum velocities, such as harvesting, municipal and test drivers, on the other hand, have particularly forestry machinery. Due to the considerably enhanced valued the driving performance and comfort, as well conversion range of the drive system, various driving as the low noise emissions during synchronization. iVT strategies in terms of performance and ergonomics, energy consumption, rotating speed and noise level Christian Bischof is director of marketing and corporate can be realized. In contrast to traditional drive systems Gear-shifter control valve communications at Linde Hydraulics

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Nov 12-16 Position of power Bologna, Italy Hall 20, Stand B13 WITH HIGH PERFORMANCE AND LOW MAINTENANCE, THE VP SERIES OF DRIVESHAFTS FOR PROFESSIONAL APPLICATIONS IS SET TO INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY, IMPROVE SAFETY AND REDUCE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

Comer Industries revealed its professional range of VP series driveshafts for agricultural applications recently, featuring high safety performance as a result of their new EC type-approved accident prevention protection, ease of maintenance and long greasing intervals (Figure 1). This product line was created to meet the demands of high-performance, intensive use that are typical of the contractor sector. Nine product sizes are available in the standard version (covering the power range from 21-221kW) and four sizes in the CVJ constant velocity version FIGURE 1: Comer Industries VP7-CVJ driveshaft (from 21-122kW). The VP professional range of driveshafts will be on show at the Eima exhibition in Bologna, Italy, in a further simplified with optional devices, such as display that will specifically focus on CVJ models automatic collar and free rotation coupling. dedicated to round balers. The CVJ constant-velocity VP series Solutions for improved performance “The version with VP7-CVJ constant velocity joint has A key feature of the VP driveshafts line is their easy a new guard that allows the PTO to operate as far as and low maintenance. The reduction in maintenance 80° working angles, without interfering with the is due to innovative protection, supporting ring nuts, tractor’s master shield,” Olivieri explains. “The new higher-performance bearings and new cross bodies constant-velocity joint system, thanks to its special with high load capacity grease tanks. floating plates, improves the sealing of the lubricating The VP series features cold-drawn tubes with a grease, thereby reducing maintenance intervals.” Nitox treatment that both increases resistance and As well as driveshafts, Comer Industries provides diminishes axial force during operation. For greater safety devices, such as automatic torque limiters, reduction of the axial thrust in extension, models FIGURE 3: Thermographic test on a driveshaft at clutches and the easy-connecting system with PTO. VP7-CVJ and VP9-CVJ also feature a Rilsan coating. Comer Industries’ Mechatronics Research Center These are designed and manufactured according to “Maintenance is facilitated thanks to the alignment quality procedures in compliance with international of the greasing points: lubrication can be performed New polyurethane seals for telescopic profiles standards. Moreover, all of its driveshafts protect the without disassembling the driveshaft from the PTO, as ensure better cleaning and reduced leakage of operator from any hazards associated with agricultural the grease nipple is assembled on the bearing cup for lubricants, while a tube protection support helps machine applications, and provide complete better access,” says Luciano Olivieri, director sales agri reduce vibrations, particularly in the case of driveshafts protection with counter-cones and extended guards. at Comer Industries. Maintenance intervals have also with high extension level and elevated speed rotation. Enhanced performances were proved by the tests been extended and, depending on the use conditions, The guard-locking system with a single chain carried out at its Mechatronics Research Center, can reach up to 250 hours. guarantees a quick and safe solution for installation of located at the company HQ in Reggiolo, Reggio “We have a new lube system for the lubrication of the driveshaft on the machine; additionally, the guard Emilia, Italy (Figure 3). This is a state-of-the-art the telescopic tubes,” he adds. “Lubrication is easier offers the possibility of moving the bellows backward, laboratory for applied research and innovation, where due to the grease nipple located externally near the thereby facilitating the assembly on the PTO of the product lines are developed, tested and approved. bellow.” (Figure 2.) tractor. The assembly of the driveshaft to the tractor is The public research institute IRSTEA (formerly known as Cemagref) also tested and approved the VP series according to procedures established by UNI EN 5674 and EN 12965. All driveshaft products are compliant with the 206/42/EC Machinery Directive. iVT

Morgan Motta is agri sales support manager at Comer FIGURE 2: New lube system via grease nipple outside the bellow Industries, where he has worked since 1999

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iVTInternational.com September 2014 79 Smart control, ef cient visualisation and integrated diagnostics of vehicle data

Display: Technology: TN, ASTN/FSTN and colour TFT | Readability: Excellent even under sunlight | Resolution: From standard to high

Emission control features: Compliant to Tier 4 and other emission standards

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Casing: Different standard sizes

Front fascia design: Custom in colour, form, design

Designed for: Rough and hard environmental applications

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BAUSER GMBH & CO. KG We make your brake Julius-Bauser-Straße 40 | 72186 Emp ngen | Germany www.knott.de Tel.: +49 (0) 74 85 - 18 1 - 0 | Fax: +49 (0) 74 85 - 18 1 - 16 E-Mail: [email protected] | Web: www.bauser-control.de PRODUCTS & SERVICES DANILO PERSICI

Nov 12-16 Bologna, Italy Ideas in motion Hall 20, Stand B17 BY ENABLING GREATER INDEPENDENCE THAN BELT- OR PTO-DRIVEN MODELS, HYDRAULICALLY DRIVEN PUMPS ENSURE MORE FLEXIBLE AND PRODUCTIVE OPERATION OF OFF-HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT

The demands of earthmoving and agricultural machinery operators have led OEMs to produce a wide range of accessories suitable for machines equipped with hydraulic systems. These accessories are essential to enable more flexible and productive use of mini excavators, excavators, skid loaders, wheeled loaders, backhoe loaders and cranes. The use of hydraulic motors in these applications has many advantages: the location of the pump is not linked to the PTO or the engine driveshaft as it can be mounted in a variety of locations that best suit the application requirements. The performance is only dependent on the supply of hydraulic oil to the motor and is not necessarily tied to the engine speed. A hydraulic-driven pump can produce higher pressures than PTO or belt-driven pumps, and it can also hold constant pressure at varying engine speeds on closed- center hydraulic systems. On a hydraulically driven pump, there are no belts to align or break, while separate pump and hydraulic motor shafts simplify repair and replacement. These components exploit the hydraulic system of A typical gear motor application: bush cutter with T-system gear motor the machine to which the components are connected – consequently all hydraulic components should be hydraulic circuit. The short pumps may accept T-system is available in all versions of group 2 and 3 extremely reliable across all operating conditions and different configurations of flanges, shafts, and inlet AL and GH pumps and motors in displacements possibly also resistant to mishandling by the operator. and outlet ports. Also available are common inlet between 4.5-87cc/rev. All these products can be To satisfy the tough demands of the agricultural and versions where only one port feeds two or more equipped with integrated valves; cavitation valves, construction equipment markets, Marzocchi Pompe stages of the pump. ALPC and GHPC pumps are relief or electroproportional valves can be integrated has therefore developed a number of specific products. available with displacements from 1.4-87cc/rev. in the cover. The use of cavitation valves prevents, in the transient condition of circuit, the motor reversing ALPC and GHPC pumps Pumps and motors in the direction of rotation, and offers protection in Multiple pumps with reduced axial dimensions have T-system pumps are special models that can also work the event of it not being mounted correctly. been designed to enable easier integration in the with radial and axial forces applied to the motor shaft, Relief or electroproportional valves are useful to engine compartment of small agricultural machinery. thereby making possible the transmission of motion control the rotation speed or to limit the available They are available in two configurations: the ALPC by means of pulleys, belts, chains, sprockets, or the shaft torque. It is also possible to equip the hydraulic with flange and aluminum cover; and the GHPC with direct fitting of large and heavy fans. motor of a system with radial sealing at the shaft that cast iron flange and cover. The use of the bearing support is essential for these can bear internal overpressures or high shaft rotation These new pumps feature reduced axial dimensions applications because it supports external stresses, without damage. This is particularly useful in single- of more than 40% compared with standard modular leaving the internal bushings free to move, following direction hydraulic motors when, in certain conditions multiple pumps. The connections between the stages the movement of the gear without other constraints. of use, high overpressures will be generated at the are obtained by internal grooved couplings so as to The shaft is supported by a double-row angular motor output. With bidirectional motors, the area minimize the axial dimensions, while ensuring high contact ball-bearing that can withstand heavy radial adjacent to the seal ring of the drive shaft will be torque transmission. and axial loads. The bearing is permanently lubricated maintained at atmospheric pressure by the drainage These particular models of multiple pumps can be by the oil hydraulic circuit, thereby ensuring optimal circuit. iVT supplied in either two-stage or three-stage versions; a lubrication and a good heat exchange. The compact number of stages greater than three is still available design means it is ideal for use in conditions where Ing. Danilo Persici leads test, FEA and CFD analysis in following verification of the operating cycle of the space-saving solutions are needed. Marzocchi Pompe’s R&D department

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iVTInternational.com September 2014 81 BULLETIN BOARD Ultimate protection in tough agricultural environments KAB Seating specializes in The system features a semi-active the bus and truck market. The range the design and manufacture suspension that induces a reduction has been developed with easy-to-use of suspension seating for in vibration by up to 40%. This also features and adjustments that help on- and off-highway applications, protects against excessive jolts caused maintain comfort over long periods. including construction, agriculture, by intensive farming activities. It offers a premium solution for material handling, marine and truck The company has also announced drivers of a variety of on- and off- and bus. Its 40 years of expertise in the enhancement of its GSX range for highway vehicles including trucks, seating have led the company to buses, cranes, harbor trucks, road build up an unrivalled knowledge of sweepers and utility vehicles. its customer base, understanding The range offers new enhanced customer and market needs, to features, and will benefit from the greatly improve driver safety, addition of two new models, with comfort and seat ergonomics. specifications to suit all users, from KAB offers a comprehensive range Base through to Deluxe. Additional of seats suitable for a wide range of improvements include installing a red agricultural vehicles, from small seat belt as standard throughout the The KAB Seating range will be tractors up to large harvesters. The range, to offer better visibility and previewed at the IAA Commercial Invictus Dynamic Ride Control [DRC] help look after driver safety. Vehicles Show in Hanover, Germany, is its new advanced engineering One of the new models is the (September 25 to October 2) in Hall solution for ultimate protection in GSX Partner seat, which flips up as a 11, stand I08; SIMA 2015, February tough agricultural environments. space-saving solution and is offered in 22-26; and Intermat 2015, April 20- The advanced DRC damper trims that will complement the basic/ 25. measures changes in vibration and standard and premium versions of READER INQUIRY SERVICE self-adjusts every 15 milliseconds, the GSX 3000. Restyled stylish fabric To learn more about this advertiser, effectively protecting the human and leather trims offer a greater choice visit: www.ukipme.com/info/ivm Quote Ref: 510 body from higher vibration frequencies. for every level of specification.

New possibilities in ergonomic design Human Solutions and efficiency and this has a real targeted significant impact on visual analysis, which is, increases in functionality of course, of major importance in and performance with the latest the world of heavy machinery design. generation of its proven Ramsis There is one particular innovation, technology, and the company has however, that will capture the interest certainly achieved its objectives: the of industrial vehicle manufacturers – Ramsis NextGen provides a quantum the simulation of entering and leap in terms of the ergonomic design exiting the vehicle with Ramsis has of industrial vehicles. been brilliantly enhanced and now This is hardly surprising, given that offers many new ways of optimizing the system core, user interface and safety at the early virtual model stage. infrastructure have all been completely This is a very important safety redeveloped from the ground up. factor, as vehicle entry and exit are Program operation is therefore now the second most common cause of much simpler, team collaboration is construction machinery accidents. supported by a separate module, and Ramsis Next Generation for the manikin has been completely industrial vehicles is available now – revamped and expanded to include and it will be hugely appreciated by an international pool of test persons. Ramsis beginners and experienced The modular structure of system users alike. core, BodyBuilder and project and ergonomics analyses simplifies the upgrading process and the integration READER INQUIRY SERVICE of individual field studies. To learn more about this advertiser, Automation and role allocation visit: www.ukipme.com/info/ivm Quote Ref: 511 also increase analysis performance

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Steering committee The flexible approach

Designed for OEMs J R Merritt Controls’ agricultural, mining and demanding lightweight ultra-rugged Pro-6 forestry equipment. and high-performance joystick provides precise The company offers a steering equipment, Moxi 10 is proportional control for AC/DC large selection of proportional the brand-new aluminum steering variable speed drives and outputs for the Pro-6, column from AMA’s Pertex Division. electrohydraulic valves. including potentiometer, Featuring an exclusive aluminum This single-axis joystick features PWM, CANbus and Hall- steering housing fixed on a steel a smooth, field-adjustable friction effect. The Pro-6H Hall- tubing structure, it enables any off- brake with positive center detent effect joystick is highway vehicle operator to adjust for applications where speed must designed with the it to their own standard of comfort, remain constant under continuous same heavy-duty Hall 18, B8 by acting on its wide range of shock and vibration. mechanical possibilities regarding length, tilting Due to the possibility of its The unit is designed for a construction as and angle adjustments. Both tilting integration in the dashboard and/or mechanical operating life of 20 the Pro-6, but and telescopic devices can be traditionally fixed to the cabin floor, million cycles and offers universal enhanced with the constantly locked and released via it can be equipped in a wide range mounting capability and various improved lifecycle a single hand lever or via cable for of agricultural, material handling electronic amplifiers to accommodate provided by a non- the driver’s maximum comfort and and construction vehicles that are control requirements. contacting Hall- safety. manufactured all over the world. The rugged 10mm-diameter effect proportional AMA Pertex division is part of handle shaft allows for a large output device. Hall-effect AMA group, one of the world’s variety of optional handle output meets or exceeds CE leading suppliers of OEM customers, configurations, including triggers, EMC requirements. with 13 different lines of products rocker switches, push buttons and READER INQUIRY SERVICE manufactured in its 25 production thumbwheels. The Pro-6 is suitable To learn more about this advertiser, plants and benefiting from the hard for use on scissor lifts, aerial work visit: www.ukipme.com/info/ivm Quote Ref: 513 work of 880 employees. platforms, bucket trucks, cranes, READER INQUIRY SERVICE To learn more about this advertiser, visit: www.ukipme.com/info/ivm Quote Ref: 512 Multi-use device offers flexibility

Otto engineers utilized an optimized product The right tools for the job development process Hall 15, A3-A7 to develop the company’s Product development inscription, resulting in excellent new CAN-driven operator tailored to the user’s needs abrasion-resistance properties. control module and meet is the key to user-oriented All of these ingredients are customer requirements for HMI design and successful products. essential for customized designs. a forestry tractor Therefore close cooperation between Truck manufacturers can easily application. This control industrial truck manufacturers and create their unique, ergonomically module includes indicator the component system supplier optimized design by using proven lights, a custom backlit keypad, allows this goal to be reached. and tested technology. Time saving and Hall-effect switches such as a As a specialist for development is another major benefit of this JHM joystick, an HTL toggle and a and production of controls, Frei has innovative concept. U2 rocker. therefore set up a new HMI toolbox. Pictured below is the HMI of The module’s plug-and-play This kit includes a precisely defined the new multifunctional armrest CAN environment ensures that all set of components, assemblies and designed exclusively for Mitsubishi messaging, error handling and principles: various mechanics with Nichiyu, incorporating technology prioritization hierarchy is specified, and design requirements and Hall sensor technology inside to from Frei’s new HMI designer kit. guaranteeing that the unit will work produce multiple prototypes before realize analog functions, buttons READER INQUIRY SERVICE as soon as it is plugged into the spending valuable time and money and switches, and the corresponding To learn more about this advertiser, network. on standard tooling. hardware and software (with CAN- visit: www.ukipme.com/info/ivm With Otto’s rapid product Otto’s Operator Control Module Quote Ref: 514 Interface) to complete the kit. development infrastructure in place, is a great example of a multi-use All of the kit modules are designed the engineers are able to work on device with joystick and keypad for harsh ambient conditions using the components and interfaces functionality combined into one non-contact Hall-effect sensors. The while the machine shop provides active assembly using a variety of sensors and the evaluation electronics rapid prototypes of the customer’s controls. remain entirely separate from the conceptual product. This 3D Jampel will be showcasing Otto moving mechanical parts and are printing capability provides control products at EIMA. therefore optimally protected production-grade thermoplastic READER INQUIRY SERVICE against environmental influences. models from CAD designs that are To learn more about this advertiser, The symbols on the control accurate and repeatable, allowing visit: www.ukipme.com/info/ivm Quote Ref: 515 elements are created by laser the user to refine the ergonomics

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Minimum input, maximum results Making machines smart

can be housed in a standardized PCB An ‘intelligent HMI’ is not casing, which, if necessary, can be the same solution in a modified. It is, however, possible wheeled excavator as in a for Bauser’s design team to create production drill rig in the quarry. But customized casings entirely to diverse applications have one thing customer specifications, whereby in common – the intelligence is all Just a few simple steps are any components not required can about software. needed to launch into a be discounted from the PCB. The maximatecc solution is to new instrument cluster Even after production, changes offer a palette of software frameworks project with Bauser. The first thing due to future vehicle modifications and tool chains, supporting different The maximatecc display portfolio to decide is the number of digital and can be made with a PC levels of system complexity and has two product lines: the CCpilot analog inputs; then how they will be configuration tool. With such a tool, different approaches to software Xtreme line is designed for advanced connected (using a low switch or high consisting of a hardware adaptor to design. The company has integrated HMI applications in the toughest switch), followed by the thresholds of communicate between display these different software solutions in environments, and the CCpilot these inputs, and the CAN protocol, instrument, PC and software tool, the LinX Software Suite, which is a Vision line is designed for in-cab which is then implemented into the OEMs, users and service technicians common platform for all its display HMI functions in standard vehicle cluster’s hardware and software. have an easy-to-operate solution at products. The platform is based on applications. The latest addition is The instrument cluster can be their disposal. It is therefore open standards and OEMs can choose the CCpilot VC, a 5in color display controlled by up to 26 pins, fulfilling straightforward to re-parameterize a range of programming tools: the with optional touchscreen. The VC the demanding requirements of a various analog inputs, upgrade QuiC configuration tool which has a truly multifunctional capability customer’s project. CAN uses two of firmware, set a clock, or update requires no programming skills, – it can be used as instrumentation the pins (for CAN high and CAN low), service interval values. CoDeSys for users who prefer PLC display, control system GUI, video and the remaining pins are used READER INQUIRY SERVICE programming, and Qt and C/C++ monitor, service tool, and more. for digital and analog inputs, FET To learn more about this advertiser, for more advanced programming. This is a major benefit in space- outputs, and for the instrument visit: www.ukipme.com/info/ivm Through this approach, OEMs and sensitive cabs where it can replace Quote Ref: 516 cluster’s power supply. The cluster system developers have the right multiple smaller displays. With all tools to develop intelligent HMIs HMI functions in one device, OEMs efficiently with high quality. can create a more efficient, intuitive The UX (user experience) Designer user interface. The CCpilot VC comes Clear control module of the LinX Software Suite with the LinX Software Suite, meaning contains smart graphical components that the road is open to implement Machines are becoming and style sheets – smart in the sense a truly intelligent HMI solution. more complex, so it is all that they are highly and easily READER INQUIRY SERVICE the more important to adaptable and that they, by design, To learn more about this advertiser, deliver clear, precise information ensure a high standard in terms of visit: www.ukipme.com/info/ivm Quote Ref: 517 about the machine’s functionalities Additional usability and interaction design. in an appropriate manner. to the graphics, all values are Moba therefore created the visualized numerically. single-unit HMImc with a 3.5in color An additional encoder on the side display and 320x240 pixel resolution. of the robust HMI allows operators Make a difference It is CoDeSys programmable and to switch between different menu offers smart applications – i.e. it can items and to switch between pages Time-to-market is be adapted according to customer quickly. Three additional LED lights speeding up for OEMs demands and only the features over the three freely programmable who choose a DP700 needed are shown, to avoid the key buttons enable the highlighting Series PLUS+1 industrial vehicle display of cumbersome data. of special features. display. Being designed for swift The HMImc mainly works with CANbus communication and the customization, the series gives graphics and standardized symbols real-time operating system offer high machines a competitive difference, according to ISO 7000 that can be performance and all data is shown with much less effort required from interpreted intuitively. This allows a in real time on the display. Also the development engineers. fast interpretation of the information boot time is very fast. Danfoss has focused on making and also makes it usable worldwide. It is also important that a display the interactive, 7in display screens The HMImc works with a simple, is built to survive harsh conditions – easy to read and sufficiently robust • A rugged build that will last in structured menu and indicators, so Moba’s HMImc is temperature- to survive even the toughest work extreme environments. which, with the clear color structure, and moisture-resistant, and offers environments. Operators can count The displays are available with guide the operator through the menu. outstanding readability in sunlight. on the real-time performance data a variety of options, including a To illustrate the processes being It can also be combined with other to help them take machines to the projective capacitive touchscreen carried out, animated symbols allow HMImc components, for example highest level of productivity. The that works through the elements – them to be pictured vividly. The cycle with keyboard or joystick modules. displays boast: and even through an operator’s times, depending on the application, READER INQUIRY SERVICE • Access to data in-cab or open gloves. lie in the millisecond range so they To learn more about this advertiser, usage; READER INQUIRY SERVICE allow real-time visualization. Due to visit: www.ukipme.com/info/ivm • Fluid navigation; To learn more about this advertiser, Quote Ref: 518 the high graphical performance, the • Enhanced viewability; visit: www.ukipme.com/info/ivm Quote Ref: 519 animation flow can be realized fluently. Hall 18, B10 • Display of data in real time;

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Components make EIMA presence felt Connected couplings

Part of the EIMA as China, India and Turkey, all Faster has introduced market, the available threads include International aiming to expand their footprints on the new FFHP series of NPT as standard, with other threads agricultural mechanization international markets, by supplying couplings. Available in provided on request. exposition being held November the manufacturing industries as sizes 04 and 06, they have been Available sizes cover: 12-16 in the Bologna Trade Fair well as producing spare parts and developed to offer the best • FFHP04: size 04 (1/4in); center, EIMA Components is looking accessories directly for end-users. connection solution to hydraulic • FFHP06: size 06 (3/8in). forward to a record-breaking event. Massimo Goldoni, president of equipment such as rescue tools, READER INQUIRY SERVICE The specialized salon has already FederUnacoma, says, “Out of a total hydraulic tools and jacks, power To learn more about this advertiser, reached an all-time high, with more of 1,800 exhibiting industries taking packs and industrial equipment. visit: www.ukipme.com/info/ivm Quote Ref: 521 than 800 manufacturing companies part in EIMA International, this means Featuring a maximum working now signed up and confirmed as we will have nearly 800 in the pressure of 72MPa (10,440psi), this participants, and a number of others components sector alone and this is push-to-connect system also offers on a waiting list. an indication of how important and easy disconnection – merely by The 2012 exposition attracted vital this mechanical engineering rotating and pulling back the female 760 manufacturers, and data that sector is and how farsighted it was sleeve. An automatic safety sleeve has now been released by the Events to raise the profile of components helps prevent self- or accidental Office of FederUnacoma, the Italian by dedicating a specialized salon to disconnections. Agricultural Machinery Manufacturers them within the great Bologna With a high burst resistance of Federation, which is responsible for exposition.” over 200MPa (29,000psi), and the organization of EIMA International, Marco Acerbi, responsible for polyurethane and NBR seals, their indicates a significant increase for the organization of FederUnacoma longevity is further assured with the the 2014 edition. This year’s salon events, agreed, saying, “Moreover, addition of a Mate1000 zinc-nickel will feature an exposition area of components are a fundamental coating treatment. Interchangeable more than 40,000m², 13% larger factor for innovation in the with similar products present on the than the space allocated in 2012. mechanical engineering sector. Components will take over Pavilions “The success of EIMA Components 15, 18, 18bis and 20, and areas in confirms the way in which this Pavilions 21, 22, 26 and 29 will be review is truly oriented towards All work and no play used for the display of a huge range innovation, and is trained on the of mechanical parts, spare parts, great numbers of professional Vehicle designers want all sensing when an aircraft’s nose-wheel accessories and electronic devices. operators interested in everything the benefits of contactless is in position on a tow tractor cradle. In all, 353 merchandise categories that can improve the performance, rotary sensing (no wear A second solution creates immunity will be presented by manufacturers reliability and safety of machinery and tear) without suffering the to radial and axial play on mobile from all over the world. and equipment used for farming expense of over-engineered shafts where misalignment usually One of the countries with the and all activities for the maintenance solutions. They want high accuracy results in poor performance and largest representations, Italy will sit of rural lands.” plus stable performance over a long labor-intensive maintenance alongside those enjoying strong READER INQUIRY SERVICE lifetime, despite environmental programs. An arc magnet (when industrial traditions, including To learn more about this advertiser, extremes. Contactless Hall-effect 360° rotation angle is unnecessary) Germany, France, the USA and the visit: www.ukipme.com/info/ivm specialist Piher Sensors & Controls is attached to rotating parts of kit, Quote Ref: 520 UK. The salon will also bring together has now launched two solutions such as boom loaders and skid-steer newly industrialized countries such that play to this requirement. buckets, and the electronics module Piher’s novel PST-360 ‘through- to the chassis (or vice versa). Again, shaft’ sensor effectively wraps around over 50 million cycles, stable any shaft sensing directly at source. electrical output and the specified One slimline 9mm package contains linearity are maintained between two non-contacting components – a both sensor packages, despite radial full circle magnet and an electronics and axial play of ±1 to ±1.5mm (and module. The application-patented upward), respectively. design can be fitted anywhere on a All Piher sensors are low-profile, shaft, giving engineers the flexibility yet extremely rugged, and can be to be creative. It is easy to assemble, custom-engineered to fit existing so production line costs are lower mechanical assemblies. than those of other sensor solutions. READER INQUIRY SERVICE No maintenance is needed over To learn more about this advertiser, the product’s life. This contactless, visit: www.ukipme.com/info/ivm Quote Ref: 522 through-shaft sensor delivers the same level of 360° precision and stability over >50 million rotational cycles, despite extremes of vibration, shock, temperature and contamination. Current applications include the sensing of front loader movement in some axes, sensing steering angle in ride-on scrubbers and forklifts, and

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Rust-resistant cartridge valves Easy to clean flat-face couplers

Products with a long Hall N4, 701 The Stucchi product service life are especially range not only includes valued in times of carbon steel quick economic uncertainty. That’s why couplings with a zinc plating HydraForce has added a corrosion- treatment, but also stainless steel resistant coating to more than 200 solutions for a variety of applications. of its standard hydraulic cartridge For applications requiring the valves. The proprietary zinc-nickel highest corrosion resistance, Stucchi plating has been tested to ASTM offers FL and AX series flat-face inside the circuit. Minimal fluid B117 standard, which requires quick couplers: interchangeable to spillage occurs during disconnection, products to pass 1,000 hours of ISO16028, these are manufactured with minimal air inclusion during salt-spray testing without showing charge on selected models from in AISI 316 stainless steel and are connection. Linear flow reduces signs of red rust or corrosion. HydraForce’s range of solenoid, available with Viton seals. Seals in internal turbulence and pressure Products that last that long in electro-proportional, directional, nitrile, EPDM or other compounds drop, maintaining circuit efficiency solid salt spray will last even longer flow and pressure-control hydraulic are available on request. in the entire system. out in the field, helping to extend cartridge valves. FL and AX coupling series are The AX series has a modular the service life of hydraulically The complete list of valves can be Stucchi’s solution for connecting design for external thread operated construction, agricultural found on the company’s website. hydraulic lines in environments with configuration (DIN type thread, ED and other mobile off-highway READER INQUIRY SERVICE corrosive atmospheres. Typical thread for manifold); the female has equipment. To learn more about this advertiser, applications include cooling lines for a higher operating pressure in the Better yet, the corrosion-resistant visit: www.ukipme.com/info/ivm industrial plants or molding machines, disconnected position than the FL Quote Ref: 523 coating is available at no additional hydraulic machines and plants for series. The FL series also enables a the steel mill industry, maritime compact design in the case of machinery, snow removal, salt internal port configuration. spreaders and street sweepers. READER INQUIRY SERVICE What’s the angle? With their flat face, FL and AX To learn more about this advertiser, couplings are easy to clean, which visit: www.ukipme.com/info/ivm Quote Ref: 524 In the mobile automation reduces the risk of contamination sector, it is increasingly important to measure tilts so as to prevent machinery tipping over, and to detect the angle of Economy drive booms and swivel arms. Siko is therefore expanding its A product of the JV inclinometer product range with Like the IK360, the IK360L is between Dana Holding the IK360L, incorporating built-in available as a single-axis version (0- Corporation and Bosch electronic evaluation. The IK360L 360°) or dual-axis version (±80°). Rexroth, the R2 hydromechanical is constructed identically to the System accuracy is ±0.5° (-10° to variable transmission (HVT) features existing IK360 inclinometer: a black, +40°C°), making this economical a modular design that is adaptable glass-fiber reinforced PBT housing, inclinometer perfect for low-cost for a variety of material handling and installation made simple with applications. All other applications with net input power a three-point assembly method. supplementary functions, such as from 135-195kW, including reach IP67, IP68 and IP69K allow the ability to program the unit via stackers, empty container handlers, extended immersion of the sensor in the RS232+I, RS232+U (0-10V) or heavy forklifts, and RoRo tractors. HVTs enable sensitive, precise water and cleaning, even with a high- CANopen interfaces, as well as the The HVT R2 is available for vehicle positioning with a stepless pressure steam jet. The tilt or angular teach-in functions for direct on-site prototypes, and production is drive that offers improved acceleration position is detected on an absolute zero-point setting or change in expected to begin next year, while maintaining tractive effort. They basis, meaning that no recalibration rotation direction, are available in depending on OEM adoption. optimize the operating point of the of the actual position is required when the IK360L. Other features include a As fuel prices rise and emissions engine by decoupling engine speed the supply voltage is interrupted. resolution of 0.01°; response time of regulations become more stringent, from drive speed, and maintenance 10ms (without filter); programmable HVTs reduce fuel consumption costs are reduced via hydrostatic parameters (resolution, preset, notably by decreasing engine speeds braking and wear-free directional software filter) and a teach-in throughout the duty cycle and at idle, reversing without clutches. function that covers limiting of the where speeds can be dropped to as The HVT R2 is a modular platform measurement range, zero-point low as 600rpm. 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IN THESE DAYS OF GREATER EQUALITY FOR ALL COLORS AND CREEDS, SITE DUMPER DRIVERS STILL SUFFER FROM YEARS OF INGRAINED PREJUDICE. HOW LONG MUST THEY REMAIN SECOND-CLASS CITIZENS? One of the criteria for locating my ofﬁce in the center of town was its proximity to all the major pubs. I frequently hold ‘meetings’ in my favorite establishment, but on this occasion I was drinking with Toby, a friend who runs a contracting business out of one of the neighboring depots. He was complaining about business, as he always does. “And to top it all,” he went on, “my dumper drivers are revolting!” Well, I had met some of his staff and one in particular was possibly the ugliest man I had ever met. “Perhaps you could offer them

cheap loans to get plastic surgery,” Julie Welby Illustration: THE SITE I offered helpfully. “What the devil was just happy that he no longer until it is scrap. So, yes, I do think are you talking about?” he snapped. had to push the wheelbarrow. These quality is a term we can use. DUMPER “Well, it would help improve their days, though, site dumpers can range It therefore makes total sense to DRIVERS self-image; that’s very important right up to 6 tons in capacity, and are control the environment in which these days,” I stumbled. formidable machines in their own they operate. The problem is that in WERE NOT “They’re revolting – as in a revolt, right. Their drivers may never have sectors where vehicles traditionally RELISHING a revolution,” he said. I could see his pushed a wheelbarrow – and yet still do not have cabs, the cost of the cab THE PROSPECT problem immediately – you can’t those site dumpers rarely have cabins. has been absent from the machine have your workforce tearing down The same usually applies for small price for so long that the shock of OF WORKING flags and building barricades and machinery: big roller, big cabin; small introducing it makes customers shy WITHOUT ANY storming buildings. It would all be roller, no cabin. The problem is not away. But be it on a building site in PROTECTION so counterproductive. just confined to the industrial sector Dundee or a rice field near Chennai, “Well, just sack them,” I said (I’d either – it is market dependent. A a comfortable driver will be more AGAINST THE recently finished reading Margaret harvester of any denomination to productive, as well as able to work WEATHER Thatcher’s autobiography so this be sold in Europe, for instance, will longer shifts than a guy freezing in seemed entirely reasonable). But it always be fitted with a cabin. Yet in the rain or melting in the heat. turns out the problem is a disparity Asia, cabins on harvesters – and even Unfortunately, there has also issue. With the British winter on its tractors for that matter – don’t exist. been a move toward ergonomically way, the site dumper drivers were not Like Toby, many contractors who perfect luxury cabins, which has relishing the prospect of working own equipment – be it for their own influenced the expectations not only without any protection against the use or as a hirer – do not seriously of the customers, but also those of weather. They had cited the fact that consider the human element when producers. A high-end harvester cab, all the other vehicles in Toby’s stable sourcing equipment. The old sales for example, could well damage your were fitted with cabs, whereas the adage of ‘walking in the customer’s bank balance to the tune of €15,000 site dumpers had nothing more shoes’ needs to be applied to our (US$20,000) which is a huge chunk than a rollover protection bar. thinking when we come to design of money to anyone. Question is, do And, I guess it is true that with the environment the driver will have we really need that luxury? Okay, certain machinery we somehow make to work in if we are going to be able it’s great to have a really plush cab the decision that a cab is not really to attract quality drivers to put the boasting enough space to hold a appropriate. The site dumper, for machines to the use for which they good-sized pop concert, but all the instance, has developed from the were intended. guy in Chennai wants is a box to universal need to move soil and Quality drivers? All sounds a bit hold an air-con system. The Scottish aggregate around a construction site. patronizing doesn’t it? But to get the guy just wants a heater. Early machines were little more than best out of modern machinery, we Cabs were once simple items – powered wheelbarrows – and as you need drivers who fully understand and with our modern construction wouldn’t put a cab over a guy pushing a machine’s capability to work and techniques, it should be easy to come a wheelbarrow, why should it be how its advanced management up with something cheap and more or needed on a site dumper? systems can be applied, and who less universal – even if it is just for the Thing is, such thinking was fine will ensure that if something goes sake of Toby’s revolting drivers. iVT 50 years ago when the average driver wrong, the machine is not driven Comments: [email protected]

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