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imagine all of iCs readers were shocked and saddened
by the news of the tsunami that struck the countries on
the rim of the Indian Ocean with such devastating force in
December. My thoughts and sympathy go out to the families
and friends of the bereaved.
As is the case with any disaster, natural or man-made, it is
the construction industry that now has to step in for the clean-up
and reconstruction work. It is encouraging to see that so many
companies first reaction was to make charitable donations to help
with the immediate problems, from cash to offers of help in kind,
such as free professional services and construction equipment.
As well as repairing the damage to property and infrastructure,
it is vital that questions are asked and lessons learned from what
happened. First and most obviously, it is clear that a system
to monitor changes in sea levels in the Indian Ocean is needed.
Hindsight is a wonderful thing of course, but it still seems
incredible that there was not even an effective rudimentary warning
system in place in a region that is no stranger to earthquakes and
tidal waves. It took one hour after the earthquake for the resultant
wave to hit Thailand, and two hours before it reached Sri Lanka,
and I cant help thinking that a tsunami warning system could have
helped save some of the 220000 lives that were lost.
The second key area for thought and debate concerns the
construction industry itself. Building codes need to be revised
to ensure that the houses and hotels that were swept away in
December are replaced with structures that have a realistic
chance of surviving a tsunami, and which can provide some sort of
protection from such a powerful wave.
Codes are not enough though. The key factor will be policing
and enforcing the regulations. I have already seen reports that
suggest many of the structures destroyed were built illegally,
without planning permission and without adherence to proper
building codes. It is sad to think that the construction industry
contributed to the death toll through this negligence, but that is
the cold hard truth.
I am reminded of the aftermath of the earthquake that hit
Turkey in August 1999, when contractors were found to
have cut corners in constructing many of the buildings
that collapsed. The two situations are different in Turkey
codes had been deliberately ignored, with unwashed sea-
dredged aggregates being used in concrete while some
building inspectors were bribed to turn a blind eye. In the
tsunami-hit region, haphazard illegal construction is a fairly
widely accepted practice and is not undertaken with the same
cynical intentions.
However, that distinction is academic in the face of what
happened in December. The cold hard truth
once again is that any future natural disasters
in the region and they will inevitably
happen will have unnecessarily high
death tolls unless the construction
industry is more responsible and
better policed.
Chris Sleight
Editor
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Fixed crushing and screening plants will
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high-output quarries that are operated over
several decades. However, there is a clear
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Chris Sleight reports.
Infrastructure projects rely heavily on drilling
equipment for carving cuttings through surface
rock formations, advancing tunnels by the
drill and blast method and the quarrying of
aggregates. iC looks at the latest surface rigs
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World construction spending is set to increase
from US$ 3.5 trillion in 2003 to US$ 4,8 trillion in
2008 and US$ 6,2 trillion in 2013, according to a
new report from Global Insight.
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Construction of the third bridge over the Yangtze at
Nanjing, in Chinas Jiangsu Province, is progressing
at an impressive pace. The project is made all the
more spectacular by the fact that two of the
highest capacity tower cranes ever built are being
used to lift the pylon elements into place. Chris
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SMOPYC 2005
March 1 5, 2005
Zaragoza Exhibition Centre,
Zaragoza, Spain.
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March 15 19, 2005
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Samoter 2005
May 4 8, 2005
Verona Exhibition Centre,
Verona, Italy.
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Conex Korea 2005
May 25 28, 2005
Kintex International
Exhibition Centre,
Seoul, South Korea.
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ASIA: Following the December 26 tsunami, which
killed more than 220000 people in south-east Asia, the
regions governments are beginning the massive task of
reconstruction.
In Sri Lanka, the Ministry of Finance estimates the cost
of rebuilding and repairing damage to its infrastructure
railways, ports, utilities, tourist resorts and housing
stock will be between US$ 1.2 and US$ 1.5 billion.
Work along the 900 km of coast hit by the tsunami
includes a 72 km highway between Colombo and Galle,
several bridges and over 30 beachside hotels. The latest
Government figures estimate 91000 houses and 41
schools have been destroyed, with over 25000 houses
and 200 schools partially damaged.
The countrys Urban Development Authority is currently
working with officials from the United Nations Development
Program (UNDP) in drawing up plans for its recovery and
reconstruction effort.
In Indonesia, the Government estimates the cost of
reconstruction in the Sumatra region to be US$ 1 billion
alone. In Banda Aceh, capital of Aceh Province, the local
airport, power plant, offices, hotels, roads and small
villages have all been devastated. The countrys energy
ministry says the state-run utility, PT Perusahaan Listrik
Negara, suffered damage worth US$ 53 million.
Funds pledged to the region from the World Bank, aid
agencies and the public currently top US$ 2.5 billion.
After an initial donation of over US$ 400 million,
the World Banks needs assessment report estimates
the cost of reconstruction in Indonesia alone to be
US$ 4.5 billion, with India needing US$ 1.5 billion.
World Bank President James D. Wolfensohn has
said the Bank could eventually contribute as much as
US$ 1.5 billion to the regions reconstruction effort.
So far India has turned down offers of foreign aid.
According to Finance Minister P Chidambaram it has the
resources to deal with the destruction and wants foreign
relief to be directed to countries in greater need.
Tsunami reconstruction
VIETNAM: The Vietnamese
Government has committed itself
to start construction of five major
infrastructure projects over the next
12 months.
The US$ 2.6 billion, 2400 MW
Son La hydro-electric power plant
will be built on the Da river in the
northern province of Son La.
Construction of the US$ 249
million, second production line in
the Nghi Son Cement Plant, which
will have a capacity of 2.15 million
tonnes per year, is also scheduled
to start later this year. It will include
a cement distribution station in
central Khanh Hoa Province. When
completed in 2008 the plant will
have a total capacity of 4.3 million
tonnes per year.
The third project is the US$ 281
million, 5548 m long Vinh Tuy
bridge, which will be built across
the Hong River in Hanoi. Construction
is due to start this month (February)
when the country marks the
founding of the Vietnamese
Communist Party.
Fourth on the list is the upgrading
of the US$ 370 million, 197 km
section of Highway 70, which runs
from northern Lao Cai Province to
the Doan Hung District of Phu Tho
Province. Construction is scheduled
to start later this year and should
be completed by the end of 2008.
Also on the list is the US$ 330
million enlargement of the Lang-
Hoa Lac expressway, linking Hanoi
with Highway No 21. It will be
140 m wide, five times its current
width. Construction will start later
this year and should be completed
by 2007.
Infrastructure go ahead
JCB is one of the many industry companies to donate
money and equipment to the clean-up operation. It has
pledged US$ 2 million of construction equipment, and
this backhoe loader at work near Chennai, India is one of
the first tranche of 19 machines.
Environmental
construction
CHINA: The municipal government
of Beijing has signed an agreement
with the China Development Bank
(CDB) for a CNY 50 billion (US$
6.02 billion) loan for environmental
construction.
The loan will be used for construction
projects in infrastructure and
environmental treatment of the
capital, as part of the preparations
for the 2008 Olympic Games,
according to Chinese language news
agency Xinhua.
The China Daily also reports that
Beijing is to scale back on real estate
development in the city in 2005.
It will impose strict limitations on
the construction of office buildings,
apartments, hotels and shopping
malls inside the Third Ring Road.
Restrictions are also to be placed
on the sale of land for housing
developments.
India invests
INDIA: India is to invest INR 20
trillion (US$ 440 billion) in its
infrastructure sectors roads,
ports, telecom, irrigation and energy
in the next 10 years, according
to the Ministry of State for
Commerce (MOC).
Speaking at the annual exports
awards function of the Projects
Exports Promotion Council of India
(PEPCI), an MOC spokesman said
about 50% will be spent in the
construction sector alone. The MOC
advocates a consortium approach
for construction, engineering and
consultancy companies to secure
large international projects in
turnkey modules.
The Government has also
announced plans to upgrade 25
airports at a cost of US$ 916
million.
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Hillhead 2005
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June 21 23, 2005
Buxton, UK
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Sept 22 24, 2005
Maastricht,
The Netherlands.
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Fax : +31 (0)547 261238
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RentEX 2005
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Sept 22 24, 2005
Maastricht,
The Netherlands.
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Fax : +31 (0)547 261238
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Batimat 2005
(Building materials &
equipment exhibition)
November 7 12, 2005
Paris Expo, Porte de
Versailles, Paris, France
Tel: +33 1 47 56 51 84
Fax: +33 1 47 56 21 89
www.batimat.com
Intermat 2006
April 24 29, 2006
Paris, France.
Tel : +33 (0)1 49685248
Fax : +33 (0)1 49685475
www.intermat.fr
M&T Expo 2006
May 30 June 3, 2006
Imigrantes Exhibition Center
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Plan 2500
financing
COLOMBIA: The Colombian
Government has given its financial
backing to Plan 2500, a National
Department of Planning (DNP)
initiative to pave more than
2500 km of roads throughout
the country. At present the project
requires COP 1.8 to 1.9 trillion
(US$ 760 to 800 million) to pave
nearly 3100 km of roads.
Initially the idea was to secure a
series of loans over the projects
lifetime, thereby spreading the cost
to the Government and the private
sector. The decision has now been
taken to back the project through
government funds only.
The first phase is expected to cost
COP 75 billion (US$ 31 million).
INDIA: The Asian Development Bank
(ADB) has approved two loans to India
to aid infrastructure development.
The first, for US$ 400 million, will
upgrade and increase the capacity of
566 km of key roads along the north-
south corridor, enabling the network
to meet growing traffic demand for
up to 20 years. The 4000 km corridor
is one of three key highways the
Government has earmarked for the
US$ 13 billion National Highways
Development Program, to be
completed by 2007. The other two
are the 6000 km Golden Quadrilateral
and the 3300 km east-west corridor.
The loan covers about 60% of the
projects US$ 670.6 million cost,
with the Government contributing
US$ 270.6 million.
ADBs second loan, for US$ 250
million, is for a multi-sector project
for infrastructure rehabilitation in
the Jammu and Kashmir regions. It
will restore existing infrastructure
facilities and services in two key
infrastructure sectors, the urban
environment and transport sectors.
The urban component will cover
water supply and drainage systems.
The transport component will finance
the rehabilitation of about 1500 km
of deteriorated roads and about 80
damaged bridges in 14 districts
across the State. Investment needs
for the rehabilitation and development
of infrastructure in the State is
estimated to amount to about US$ 4
billion. ADBs loan covers 70% of the
US$ 358 million project cost with
Indias national and State Governments
contributing US$ 108 million.
ADB loans approved for India
Urban construction in China
CHINA: Wuhan, capital of Hubei Province, will spend CNY 13 billion
(US$ 1.6 billion) on urban construction in 2005. Almost CNY 7.7 billion
(US$ 930 million) will be collected by the city itself, with CNY 4.1 billion
(US$ 495 million) coming from two development zones, Wuhan Xinqu,
Wangjiadun and the business zone at Yangluo airport. The money will be used
to construct urban road networks, a Yangtze River tunnel, the No 2 ring road,
and water treatment plants. Work will also start on the second phase of No 1
light rail track, which will be extended to Dongxi Lake and Chenjiaji. Completion
should lead to construction starting on the No 2 ring road later in the year.
Longest bridge
CHILE: The Chilean Ministry for
Public Works has given the go ahead
for the US$ 523 million, 2.6 km
long Puente Bicentenario de Chilo
suspension bridge project in the
south of Chile.
The structure will be the longest
bridge in South America. Featuring
access roads with a total length of
16.4 km it will connect the mainland
with the countrys biggest island,
Chilo, and will form part of the
legendary Panamericana (Pan-
American highway). The main goal
of the project is to boost economic
development in Chiles southern
regions. A Hochtief led consortium
will plan, build, finance and operate
the toll bridge on the basis of a public-
private partnership (PPP) contract.
Construction will start in the second
half of 2007 and it is scheduled to
open in late 2012. Afterwards, the
consortium will operate the bridge for
a period of 30 years.
Port
development
CAMBODIA: The Japan Bank for
International Cooperation (JBIC) has
signed a loan agreement for YEN
4.313 billion (US$ 42 million) with
the Royal Government of Cambodia
for the Sihanoukville Port Urgent
Expansion Project.
Sihanoukville port, Cambodias only
international seaport, is 240 km
south of the capital Phnom Penh. The
loan will finance the improvement
and expansion of the container berth
and the installation of large cargo
handling machinery.
The central region of Cambodia,
extending between the cities of
Phnom Penh and Sihanoukville, is
the countrys economic centre
and home to about half of the
population.
It is expected to become the
countrys growth corridor and will
drive economic expansion.
ANTARTIC: Three winning concept designs for the new British Antarctic
Survey Halley VI Research Station have been announced.
The winning teams are Buro Happold and Lifschutz Davidson (shown),
FaberMaunsell and Hugh Broughton Architects and Hopkins Architects and
Expedition Engineers. Buro Happold/Lifschutz Davidsons proposal features
three, two tier, independently serviced linear craft, linked by bridges,
standing on adjustable, stainless steel legs. Each has a similar structure,
consisting of a rib cage of curved beams that enclose the upper deck
supported on a rigid chassis. The lower deck is a rigid trussed box set out
in a 2.7 m wide structural grid, forming the base of the craft. They will be
clad in an outer skin of soft translucent fabric, acting as a weather shield to
keep wind and snow off the interior skin, and the two elements of cladding
provide a high level of insulation. A winning design will be announced in
September 2005.
Ship lift
CHINA: The China Yangtze River
Three Gorges Project Development
Corporation is to begin construction
of a ship lift later this year.
The 120 x 18 x 3.5 m lift will
be the biggest of its kind in the
world. When complete in 2009 it
will be able to accommodate ships
up to 3000 DWT (dead weight
tonnages), or barges up to
1500 DWT.
Ships passing through the Three
Gorges Project, which is being
built on the middle reaches of the
Yangtze River, have been using a
ship lock since June 2003, which
takes three hours for a single trip.
When the lift is finished it will take
about 40 minutes for ships and
boats to pass through the dam.
European slowdown
EUROPE: Growth in the European construction sector will begin to slow down this year due to a downturn in new
housing construction and a tail-off in civil engineering activity, according to Euroconstruct. Overall growth in 2005 is
expected to be +1.9%, compared to +2.1% in 2004. The rate of increase is expected to fall to +1.5% in 2006 and
+1.2% in 2007.
Euroconstruct, a group of economic forecasting companies covering 15 European countries, says the new residential
building sector grew +4.4% in 2004. That rate is expected to slow to +0.7% this year before turning negative in
2006 (-2%) and 2007 (-1.6%).
This downturn will largely be in Western Europe, where the emphasis is expected to shift towards repair and
maintenance of the existing housing stock. However, the new build residential sector in the developing markets of
Eastern Europe is expected to accelerate sharply.
The outlook for civil engineering is similar, with Euroconstruct expecting massive growth in Eastern Europe to be
contrasted by a cool-down in the West. Eastern European infrastructure building grew +5.5% in 2004, but this figure
is expected to shoot up to +12.4% this year. Western Europe saw civil engineering output rise by just +1.7% in
2004. Marginally better growth of +2.7% is forecast this year.
Non-residential construction growth will also be high in the East, with growth expected to reach +9.9% a year in the
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IRAQ: The World Bank has
signed three grant agreements
with representatives from the
interim Iraqi government for
reconstruction and development
projects in Iraq totalling US$ 145
million.
Financed by the World Banks
Iraq Trust Fund, US$ 90 million
will be spent on emergency
projects in health, water supply
and sanitation, and reconstruction
in urban centres. The remaining
US$ 55 million will be used to
strengthen the financial and
private sectors, of which US$
40 million will finance the building
of a modern telecommunications
network across the country.
The proposed Emergency
Baghdad Water and Sanitation
Project (US$ 65 million) will help
restore basic water supply and
sanitation services in Baghdad
through reconstruction and
upgrading existing networks and
treatment facilities.
Another grant agreement for
the Emergency Water Supply and
Sanitation and Urban Development
Project (US$ 90 million) will
help restore basic water supply
and sanitation services in nine
governorates outside Baghdad.
In addition, the project will
undertake reconstruction of
roads, sidewalks, and community
centres in poor cities throughout
the country.
KOREA: The Korean Construction
Equi pment Manuf acturers
Association (KOCEMA) is expecting
weak market demand in 2005 to
cause a dip in sales of construction
equipment for the first time since
2001.
A recent survey of its members
revealed a pessimistic outlook for
2005, following a sharp decline
in orders in 2004. The survey
revealed that construction equipment
manufacturers expect to sell about
16500 units domestically, down
-7.5% from 2004.
It also said any rise in diesel fuel
prices could hurt demand, while
government plans to encourage
private investment in public
infrastructure projects may not result
in an increase in sales until 2006.
Exports, however, are likely to
grow +7.8% annually to 42400 units
in 2005 (39345 units in 2004).
Last year exports rose by +52.6%
compared to 2003.
Total exports could reach US$ 2.45
billion, promising to make it the
first year that the figures will pass
the US$ 2 billion mark. However,
declining Chinese market growth
could cut profit margins.
CHINA: UK-based architects Richard Rogers Partnership has released
images of its masterplan for the rail station in the Panyu district of
Guangzhou, China. Expected to cost US$ 641 million it would be the largest
station in Asia covering an area of 266 ha. It will form a network of four
key rail hubs in the country, the others being Shanghai, Bejing and Wuhan.
It is also the destination of the Guangzhou-Wuhan line, which will see the
worlds fastest trains reach speeds of 300 km/hour.
Domestic sales down
Scaffold falls
CHINA: Four construction
workers have been injured during
construction of the Tanglu Road in
Pudong, China. The injuries occured
after scaffolding, being used during
construction of a retaining wall,
collapsed. All four workers were
taken to the nearby Chuansha
Peoples Hospital. Two men are
being treated for serious injuries,
while two were released following
treatment for minor injuries.
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Holcim invests
INDIA: Swiss aggregates and
cement producer Holcim has
announced plans to enter the Indian
market with a total investment of
US$ 800 million. It has formed
a strategic alliance with Gujarat
Ambuja Cements and has made
a public purchase offer for The
Associated Cement Companies
and Ambuja Cement Eastern. If
both offers are accepted, they will
give Holcim a share in some 20
million tonnes of cement production
capacity.
In a separate development Holcim
has made a UK 1.8 billion (US$
3.39 billion) cash bid for Aggregate
Industries. The company is a major
supplier of aggregates, asphalt and
ready mixed concrete in the UK and
US. It has total aggregate reserves
of 5.1 billion tonnes and has the
production capacity for 7 million m
3
of concrete per year.
Bounce back
FRANCE: Powered access
equipment manufacturer Pinguely-
Haulotte saw its sales rise +30% in
2004 to 285.8 million (US$ 374
million). Full results will be announced
in March, but the company says it
achieved a 5% net profit margin and
is expecting +15 to +20% sales
growth this year.
China cranes
CHINA: Manitowoc has announced
plans to open a new tower crane
factory in the city of Zhangjiagang,
in Jiangsu Province, China. Potain
tower cranes have been built in
Zhangjiagang since 1984, and the
new factory will replace the existing
facility in 2006 and increase the
production capacity for this range
of cranes. It will also produce
components for other Manitowoc
cranes.
UAW pay
US: Caterpillar has reached a new
six-year pay agreement with the
United Auto Workers (UAW) Union,
which represents more than 9000
of its US employees. UAW members
had rejected two previous offers from
Caterpillar, and overall the negotiation
process has taken almost a year.
However, this is an improvement
on the previous contract, which took
6 years to agree.
Roller buy
SWITZERLAND: Amman has
taken over Stavostroj, a compaction
equipment maker based in the
Czech Republic. The company
has bought 92% of Stavostrojs
share capital, and has launched a
public offer for the remaining 8%.
Stavostroj employs 550 people at
its factory in Nove Mesto and exports
90% of the equipment it makes.
AC gets Lifton
SWEDEN: Atlas Copco has
acquired fellow hand-held and
mounted hydraulic breaker
manufacturer Lifton. The company
is headquartered in Denmark,
with a factory in Bulgaria. It has
annual sales of SEK 55 million
(US$ 8 million) and employs 141
people. The purchase price was not
disclosed.
Cement dispute
INDONESIA: The four-year dispute
between Cemex and the Indonesian
Government over the ownersip of
state-owned cement company
Gresik could be nearing resolution.
Cemex bought 25.5% of the
company in 1998, with an option
to gain majority control in 2001.
However, the Government has so far
failed to sell its contolling interest
due to concerns about foregin
ownership of the company.
Cemex is thought to be looking
at the possibility of international
arbitration to resolve the issue, while
newly elected Indonesian president
Susil Bambang Yudhoyono has
made the resolution of the dispute a
key objective for his first 100 days
in office.
exchange rates, january 2005
Value of 1: Symbol AU$ BRL UK CNY INR YEN MXN RUR SAR ZAR KRW CHF US$
Australian Dollar AU$ 2.07 0.412 6.41 0.592 33.8 80.0 8.70 21.7 2.90 4.59 800 0.917 0.775
Brazilian Real BRL 0.484 0.199 3.11 0.287 16.4 38.6 4.22 10.5 1.41 2.22 386 0.442 0.375
British Pound UK 2.43 5.02 15.6 1.44 82.0 194 21.2 52.9 7.04 11.1 1942 2.23 1.88
Chinese Yuan CNY 0.156 0.322 0.0642 0.093 5.26 12.4 1.36 3.40 0.452 0.714 125 0.143 0.121
Euro 1.69 3.49 0.695 10.8 57.1 135 14.7 36.5 4.88 7.75 1350 1.55 1.31
Indian Rupee INR 0.0296 0.0611 0.0122 0.19 0.0175 2.36 0.258 0.641 0.0855 0.136 23.6 0.0271 0.0229
Japanese Yen YEN 0.0125 0.0259 0.005160.08040.00743 0.424 0.109 0.272 0.0362 0.0575 10 0.0115 0.00972
Mexican Peso MXN 0.115 0.237 0.0471 0.735 0.0679 3.88 9.14 2.49 0.333 0.526 92 0.105 0.0885
Russian Ruble RUR 0.0461 0.095 0.0189 0.294 0.0274 1.56 3.68 0.401 0.134 0.211 36.9 0.0424 0.0356
Saudi Riyal SAR 0.345 0.711 0.142 2.21 0.205 11.7 27.6 3 7.49 1.58 276 0.316 0.267
South African Rand ZAR 0.218 0.451 0.0897 1.4 0.129 7.37 17.4 1.9 4.73 0.631 175 0.2 0.169
South Korean Won KRW 0.00125 0.00259 0.000515 0.00802 0.000741 0.0423 0.0998 0.0109 0.0271 0.00362 0.00573 0.00115 0.000970
Swiss Franc CHF 1.09 2.26 0.449 7 0.646 36.9 87 9.52 23.6 3.16 5 872 0.847
US Dollar US$ 1.29 2.67 0.531 8.28 0.764 43.7 102.9 11.3 28.1 3.75 5.92 1031 1.18
For example US$ 1 = AU$ 1.29
US: Caterpillars sales exceeded the milestone figure of US$ 30 billion in 2004 a +33% increase on 2003. Its net
profits hit the record level of US$ 2.03 billion, up +85% on 2004.
Jim Owens, chairman and CEO of Caterpillar said, Without question, 2004 was one of the most remarkable years
in our proud history. In 1997, with sales and revenues of less than US$ 19 billion, we set the goal of becoming a
US$ 30 billion company by the middle of this decade. While many though it was overly ambitious, today were able to
celebrate that tremendous accomplishment ahead of schedule.
It was not all good news though. Profits were below stock market expectations, a fact recognised by Caterpillar,
and blamed on high raw material costs. Were disappointed with our cost structure, particularly steel-related costs
and supply chain inefficiencies due to a lack of material availability, said Mr Owens.
Of the total US$ 30.25 billion sales last year, Caterpillar sold US$ 18.84 billion of construction and mining
equipment, a +38% increase on 2003. The remainder of its revenues came from engines and financial products.
In cash terms, the biggest increase was seen in North America, where revenues from machinery sales increased
US$ 3.03 billion to US$ 10.34 billion. However, in percentage terms, this +41% rise was less than the growth seen
in Latin America, where Caterpillar sold +63% more machinery last year for a total of US$ 1.51 billion.
Machinery sales were up +35% or US$ 642 million in the Asia Pacific region to US$ 2.49 billion. Growth in Europe,
Africa and the Middle East (EAME) was +25%, with equipment revenues totalling US$ 4.51 billion.
The company expects revenues to rise a further +12 to +15% this year, which would be from US$ 33.88 billion
to US$ 34.79 billion. Of this rise, 8% is expected to come from higher volumes, with the remainder coming from
improved margins and increases in financial products. The rise of +38% in machinery sales revenues seen last year
was made up of +33% more volume, with better prices and currency effects contributing the remaining +5%.
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Construction growth
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G
lobal construction spending is expected to increase more than +75%
between 2003 and 2013, according to Global Insights latest report on
the industry. The company says worldwide construction spending was
US$ 3.5 trillion in 2003, and that this figure is expected to reach US$ 6.2
trillion in 2013.
The biggest construction market in the world is the US, which was worth
US$ 1039 billion, almost a third of the world total, in 2003. This is followed
by Japan (US$ 465 billion), China (US$ 242 billion), Germany (US$ 221 billion)
and France (US$ 173 billion). The only other developing construction markets
that rank in the worlds 20 largest besides China are India (US$ 65 billion),
Mexico (US$63 billion), Brazil (US$ 49 billion) and Russia (US$ 34 billion).
Growth prospects
But while these emerging construction markets may not be as large as
those of the developed economies in
Europe, North America and the Asia-
Pacific region, it is these countries that
are expected to see the greatest annual
growth rates over the coming years.
Ranking these top 20 countries in terms
of Global Insights growth forecasts
puts China at the top of the list, with
the other four developing countries all
featuring in the top seven, where they
are joined by Canada and Ireland.
Ireland is the exception to the rule as
far as growth in the rest of Western
Europe is concerned. While Irelands
construction spending is expected to
expand +3.2% per year between 2003
and 2008, most of the other countries
in the region will see annual increases
in output of less than +2%. Only the
UK and Spain are expected to beat this,
with growth rates of +2.1% and +2.2%
respectively.
Indeed, overall annual growth in
Western Europe is expected to be just
+1.8% between 2003 and 2008, below
The worlds 20 largest
construction markets
Country Construction spending Average Growth
(US$ billion) 2003 to 2008
US 1039.3 +2.5%
Japan 464.5 +1.5%
China 241.9 +6.2%
Germany 220.6 +1.2%
France 173 +1.8%
Italy 160 +1.6%
UK 151.2 +2.1%
Spain 144 +2.2%
Canada 105.9 +4.3%
Netherlands 70 +1.4%
India 65 +5.1%
Mexico 62.6 +3.3%
Brazil 48.5 +2.8%
Australia 42.3 +2.2%
Russia 33.9 +3.8%
Switzerland 32 +1.4%
Austria 30.7 +1.6%
Ireland 26.3 +3.2%
Belgium 25.7 +1.7%
Denmark 24.4 +1.7%
SOURCE: Global Insight
World construction spending is set to increase
from US$ 3.5 trillion in 2003 to US$ 4.8 trillion
in 2008 and US$ 6.2 trillion in 2013, according
to a new report from Global Insight. The rate of
growth in the industry is expected to increase
from an average of +1.2% between 1998 and
2003 to +2.6% between 2003 and 2013.
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the world average of +2.6%. All the other regions are expected to exceed this
average, with Asia (excluding Japan) leading the way with a figure of +5.1%. It
is followed by Eastern Europe (+3.5%), Asia including Japan (+3.3%), the
Middle East and Africa (+3.2%), South America (+2.9%) and North America
(+2.7%). The annual growth in Japan is only expected to average +1.5% over
the five-year period, which explains why it pulls down the otherwise buoyant
Asian region.
Many of these forecasts represent a marked turnaround. For example, the
Asian construction market as a whole contracted an average of 0.8% per
year between 1998 and 2003. The improvement in South America is even
more marked, with this region seeing an average yearly decline of 4.3% in
the same five-year period.
In fact the rate of growth in construction is expected to improve in all regions
of the world between 2003 and 2008. The only area where growth is forecast
to be lower is North America. This construction market enjoyed year-on-year
growth averaging +3.8% between 1998 and 2003, but this figure is expected
to fall to +2.7% in the five years to 2008.
The major influence in this region is of course the US, which is expected to
have +2.5% growth in this period. However, neighbouring Mexico is looking at
+3.3% annual increases, and Canada will be particularly buoyant, with yearly
growth predicted to average +4.3%.
Sector by sector
The largest segment of the construction industry in 2003 was residential
building, which accounted for 44% of the US$ 3.5 trillion total, or US$ 1.52
trillion. This was followed by infrastructure (32% or US$ 1.11 trillion) and
non-residential construction (24% or US$ 852 billion).
Although residential construction represents the biggest slice of the
industry, it is also the sector that Global Insight thinks will grow the least in the
coming years. The average increase in spending is only expected to be +1.5%
per year, compared to +3.2% for
infrastructure building and +3.6%
for non-residential construction.
The infrastructure sector is of
course important in developing
countries, and it is expected to be
the main driver of growth in South
America, Eastern Europe, the Middle
East & Africa and Asia (excluding
Japan) up to 2008. The annual
increase in infrastructure spending
in these regions is expected to range
from +3.7% (Africa & the Middle
East) to +6.1% (non-Japan Asia).
The picture is different in more
mature markets, such as North
America and Japan, where non-
residential construction is expected
to be the high growth sector. The
exception to this developed/developing
market rule is Western Europe,
where infrastructure investment is
forecast to lead the way, thanks to
increased Government spending.
For more information, visit www.
globalinsight.com
Risk vs. reward
Emerging markets may offer higher growth than developed countries, but
the pay-off to these potentially big rewards is that there is often more
risk involved in working in these regions.
This bubble diagram plots Global Insights risk score, where a low
number means low risk, against growth for the worlds 20 largest
construction markets. The size of the bubble is in proportion to the size of
each countrys construction market. The average growth is +2.6%, and
the average risk score is 30.6 points, and these two figures have been
used to divide the diagram into four sections.
The bottom-left corner are low growth, low risk markets, which is
dominated by developed countries. Most of the Western European
countries can be seen clustered together here, and the quadrant also
contains the US and Japan. The US could be said to be the most
attractive market here, as it offers the highest growth, with the least
risk. Japan looks unattractive, with relatively high risk, but low growth, as
does Germany, with less risk but the lowest growth potential.
In contrast, the top-right corner contains high-growth, high-risk
markets, and the five countries falling under this category are the major
developing markets Brazil, China, India, Mexico and Russia. The much
talked-about Chinese market is clearly the biggest of the five and has the
highest growth potential, but it is also one of the most risky, with only
Russia scoring higher on this scale.
Fortunately none of the top 20 markets land in the bottom-right
corner of the graph, which is characterised by high risk and low growth.
However, there are two countries in the top-left corner, which combines
the attractive characteristics of above-average growth with below-
average risk. Canada stands out in this respect, and has the added bonus
of having a fairly large construction industry.
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T
he Yangtze is the longest river in Asia, running 6300 km from
its source in the Kunlun Mountains of southwestern China to its
mouth on the East China Sea just north of Shanghai. It is a key
transportation route through some of Chinas most populous and
economically active areas, but at the same time it is a formidable
natural obstacle.
About 300 km from the end of its course, the Yangtze flows
past the city of Nanjing on its southeastern bank. Here it is more
than 1.2 km wide, and such is the barrier it poses that this city of
more than 5 million people has only 2 bridges over the river. One of
these is a combined road and rail link to the city centre built from
1960 to 1968, while the second is a more recent cable-stayed
road bridge on the northern outskirts of
the city with a central span of 628 m.
Interestingly, the city centre crossing is a
national construction landmark, being the
first major bridge in China to be entirely
designed and constructed without foreign
help or expertise.
However, all that is changing with the
construction of Nanjing Bridge No. 3 to
the south of the city. This cable-stayed
road bridge will provide a strategically
important link in Nanjings metropolitan
highway network, completing an orbital
route around the city on both banks of the
Yangtze. The northern loop of this ring
road crosses the Yangtze at the existing
second crossing, opened in March 2001,
and there are striking similarities between
the two bridges. Both are cable-stayed with
Bridging the Y
Construction of the third
bridge over the Yangtze at
Nanjing, in Chinas Jiangsu
Province, is progressing
at an impressive pace. The
choice of prefabricated
steel segments, rather
than cast in-situ concrete
for the pylons a first
for China has helped
shorten the programme,
and the project is made
all the more spectacular
by the fact that two of
the highest capacity tower
cranes ever built are
being used to lift these
elements into place.
One of the
prefabricated steel
sections waiting to
be lifted into place
on the south pylon.
Each pylon
connection
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and outside the
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Pylon progress
When complete the bridge pylons will reach a height of 217 m. Each
comprises two towers joined by four cross-members, the lower of
which will carry the road deck, some 33 m above the river. Above
road level each tower is made up of 21 prefabricated steel sections,
generally about 10 m high and weighing 130 to 150 tonnes,
although the heaviest is 160 tonnes.
The cranes chosen to lift these sections into place are two Potain
MD 3600s, built by Manitowoc. These are thought to be the highest
capacity tower cranes ever built, and are undoubtedly the largest
tower cranes in service on a construction project today. Fitted with
40 m jibs, they can lift a maximum of 160 tonnes at a radius of
18.7 m, giving them a load moment of almost 3000 tm.
To put this in context, the largest standard tower cranes used
on everyday construction projects rarely have a lifting capacity in
excess of 300 to 400 tm, so the MD 3600s have about 10 times
the capacity of a normal construction crane.
At their full height the cranes will have an
under hook height of 232 m. The operators
are saved having to climb this high on
ladders, thanks to the installation of an
Alimak TC50-200 rack & pinion personnel lift
inside the cranes towers themselves.
Chinese first
According to Mr Li, the Nanjing No.3 Bridge
is the first bridge in China to use steel
pylons. Asked why the design departed from
the traditional cast in-situ approach, Mr Li
said, There are three reasons. First, the
steel is high strength and can be built easily
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The southern MD
3600, pictured
here with an
under-hook height
of around 130 m.
The cranes towers
are large enough
to comfortably
fit the 2-person
Alimak rack &
pinion personnel
lifts on the inside.
central spans in excess of 600 m, with three traffic lanes in each
direction.
On a larger scale, the new bridge will complete a major road link
between three of central Eastern Chinas major cities, Shanghai,
Nanjing and Hefei, and is also a crucial part of a much bigger
road project to connect Shanghai with the city of Chengdu, some
1600 km inland.
Overall the scheme comprises the bridge, which has a span
between the pylons of 650 m, along with some 15 km of roads and
approach viaducts to connect it into the motorway network. The
project got underway in December 2002, and completion is due in
December this year, with the bridge expected to be open for traffic
in early 2006.
The cost of the bridge was originally put at RMB 3 billion
(US$ 362 million), but with such a quantity of steel being used
some 33000 tonnes the final cost is not clear. Asked about
the impact of rising steel prices, Li Yu, assistant director for the
contractor, Nanjing No. 3 Yangtze River Bridge Co. Ltd. said, Yes
of course, the project costs are rising.
As the name suggests, this contractor is a joint venture formed
specifically to build the bridge. The lead company in the consortium
is China Railway Shanhaiguan Bridge Co., while its partners are
Hunan Road & Bridge Company, China Harbour Engineering &
Construction No. 2 Bureau and China Railway BaoQiao.
The two pylons are each seated on a steel caisson, which were
prefabricated in a dry dock in three sections. Measuring some
84 m by 29 m in plan, the upper and lower sections are 7.8 m
high, while the middle segment is 6.5 m high. Once complete, these
were floated into position on the river and sunk to form the 22.1 m
high finished piers. Each weighs 3250 tonnes and is supported by
30 2.8 m diameter steel encased drilled piles.
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in a factory, which is better than building on site. The second is
for environmental protection. The third is a general trend for large
bridges, like those in Japan, to be built from steel.
The pylon sections are delivered to site by barges, which are
moored to the bridge piers. The cranes can then lift them into place
on the towers, where each connection between sections requires an
average of 4000 bolts.
Speed is certainly a feature of the project. With 2000 workers on
the site, which is working 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the
contractor is beating the planned programme of one pylon section
being lifted and fixed every two days. When iC visited the site in mid-
November, this had been speeded up to one lift per day.
At this point in the project, the North pylon was only six levels
away from completion, with the next level including the second upper
cross-member. Completion of this structure was due on December
10 last year.
The South pylon was less advanced, having reached a height of
about 110 m. However, the accelerated construction programme
meant it was expected to reach completion in mid-January, ahead
of the scheduled finish of February 10.
Once each pylon is complete, the contractor will move on to install
the bridge decks. Like the pylon sections, these box-girder steel
structures will be transported to site on barges and craned into
position. The Potains will be used to lift the sections immediately
adjacent to the pylons into place, but after that the contractor will
mount cranes of their own design on the bridge deck itself to lift
subsequent sections into place. iC
The big picture
The new bridge over the Yangtze at
Nanjing will help complete a key road
link between the regions largest cities.
It is also important in the bigger picture
of Chinas infrastructure development
programme.
When complete, the bridge will join up
two major regional highways, the Nanjing
to Shanghai motorway and the Nanjing to
Hefei link. Shanghai, Nanjing and Hefei are
the capitals of their respective Provinces
Shanghai, Jiangsu and Anhui, with
Nanjing located about 300 km northwest
of Shanghai. Hefei is a further 150 km due
west from here.
Shanghai is of course the largest
and most commercially significant of
these metropolises, with a population
of between 13 and 15 million people.
However, Nanjing and Hefei are also major
settlements. Nanjings population is in
excess of 5 million people, while Hefei has
more than 4 million inhabitants. The three
provinces have a combined population of
around 150 million people. Anhui is the
largest at 140000 km
2
, while Jiangsu is
the most populous, with more than 70 million inhabitants.
On a national scale, the third Nanjing Bridge will form part of an uninterrupted
1700 km highway link between Shanghai and Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan
province. Sometimes known as The Rice Bowl of China, this massive province
has an area of 570000 km
2
, making it larger than France. It is home to
100 million inhabitants, with Chengdu alone having a population of 10 million people.
As well as being important from the point of view of agriculture, Sichuan has significant
mineral reserves, and is a major producer of coal and metals.
Assistant
director Li Hu is
responsible for the
operation of the
tow MD3600s.
The inner structure
of the pylons.
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he leading construction industry
players in the region (and most
of the smaller ones, too) will be
presenting their product lines and services
at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2005 and the show
is predicted to be the largest construction
industry trade event of 2005.
The exhibition started life as two separate
events, with the first ConExpo being held
in 1909, when powered construction
equipment was still very much in its
infancy. Since then the show has developed
in line with the industry, particularly after
World War II when industry in the US was
undergoing massive growth.
In the 1970s, ConExpo-Con/Agg first
opened its doors to exhibitors from outside
the US and began to feature an international
business centre. In the 1980s, it moved to
its now regular home in Las Vegas in order
to accommodate the growing number of
visitors and exhibitors.
The 1999 show broke every record
for US trade shows, with 1.7 million ft
2
of exhibits (157000 m
2
) and 124000
attendees. The 2002 show confirmed its
position as the largest trade exhibition in
the US, although perhaps because of the
difficult market conditions at that time, attendance fell to 108000
(15500 from outside the US); 60% were contractors and other
equipment users, 21% were construction material producers, and
5% came from dealers, the rental industry and manufacturers.
The 2005 event currently has 1.85 million ft
2
(172000 m
2
) of
display space confirmed, and the organisers are predicting visitor
numbers well over 100000. Wherever possible the organisers
Held every three years
in Las Vegas, the
ConExpo-Con/Agg
exhibition will
be the largest
construction
equipment show in
the world in 2005. This
international event will see
many major manufacturers
launch new machines
for the world market. iC
previews the new machines
being launched at the show.
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When:
15 to 19 March 2005
Where:
Vegas Convention Centre,
Las Vegas, Nevada, US
Hours:
Tuesday 15 to Friday 18:
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday 19:
8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Show Organiser:
Association of Equipment
Manufacturers (AEM), Conexpo Show
Management Services:
Tel: +1 414-298-4141
Accommodation:
Contact the CONEXPO-CON/AGG
2005/ITS Housing Center
Tel: +1 847 940-2156
Fax: +1 847 940-2386
Transport:
McCarran International Airport is the
main airport serving Las Vegas. It
is located 1 mile (1.6 km) from Las
Vegas main boulevard, the Strip, and
about 3.5 miles (5.6 km) from the Las
Vegas Convention Center. McCarran
services flights from over 70 cities
in the Western Hemisphere. Once in
Las Vegas, a complimentary shuttle
bus system will operate a regular
service from most Las Vegas hotels to
drop off points inside the Convention
Center. The Las Vegas monorail also
has a Convention Center stop.
Exhibitors:
2300 predicted exhibitors
occupying 1.85 million ft
2
(172000 m
2
)
Visitors:
More than 100000 from
120 countries expected.
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arm and bucket
control, one of
the longest wheel
bases in its class
and the companys
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hydraulics.
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the new removable auger/strike-off.
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Information
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Shuttle Bus/Taxi
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PRODUCT CONCENTRATION AREAS
1 Aggregates
2 Asphalt
3 Concrete
4 Earthmoving Machinery & Attachments
5 Engines & Components
6 Information Technology (IT)
7 IFPE 2005Power Tranmission:
Hydraulic, Pneumatic,
Mechanical, Electrical
8 Trucks
9 Utilities
10 LiftingAerial & Cranes
11 Associations & Industry Events
have tried to keep specific industry sectors together in the
showground to make it easier for visitors to find their preferred
exhibits.
Equipment launches
As the largest exhibitor at the show, Caterpillar will be showcasing
a huge array of products and services. On its indoor stand visitors
will be able to see the new D8T tractor, the 730 Ejector Truck,
930G wheeled loader, 345C L excavator and RM-500 reclaimer/
soil stabilizer. Also on display will be the 325C LCR excavator.
Other launches include two new wheeled loaders, the 980H
and the 988H. In the North Hall, Caterpillar OEM Solutions will
be presenting Caterpillar components for original equipment
manufacturers (OEMs).
Outside Caterpillar will be showing the new 904B compact
wheeled loader, the TH215 compact telehandler, and the largest
of its backhoe loaders, the 446D. While in the demonstration area
nine machines, including skid steer loaders, multi terrain loaders,
telehandlers, small tractors, mini excavators and the new CB-114
vibratory compactor, will be put through their
paces. Visitors will also be able to see
updated versions of its AP-1055D and
AP-800D asphalt pavers, the new PM-
201 cold planer and the new RM-300
reclaimer.
At the heart of the Bobcat stand will
be its new conventional drive 430
zero tail swing mini-excavator, on
show in Vegas for the first time,
is an alternative to the FastTrack
version of the 430 launched last
year together with the S205 skid-
steer. The new S205 is at the top
end of the medium frame range, with
a rated operating capacity of 2050 lb
(930 kg) and a tipping load of 4100 lb
(1860 kg).
Elsewhere, the Bauer Maschinen Group - Klemm, RTG and Bauer
Equipment USA, Inc. will be showing several new machines at
this years show, including two new foundation drill rigs the MBG
12 and the BG 28, the successor to its BG 25.
The MBG 12 is a lightweight rig - 31 tonnes with rotary head
and Kelly bar - in combination with a high-torque rotary head. The
BG 28 will be shown in a special version for CFA and other single
pass drilling methods. Besides all the features that made the BG
25 popular, the rig now allows an 80 ft (24.4 m) single stroke.
RTGs new RG 19 T is capable of handling 60 ft (18.3 m) sheets/
piles. It can use various drilling systems - DTH, double rotary head
drilling, soilmixing, for example. Klemm Bohrtechnik will show
three of its latest developments - KR 702-1 mini-pile drill with
telescopic mast, KR 805-1 for small-diameter foundation drilling,
and KR 806-4 tieback drill rig.
Komatsu America will be launching its largest skid steer loader
at the show the SK1026-5. The 4 tonne class machine weighs
8134 lb (3690 kg) and Komatsus HydrauMind Automatic Power
Control and two-speed transmission boost. The unit has a vertical
lift design for maximum bucket reach at full dump height and
has a hydraulic self-levelling bucket. It is powered by Komatsus
turbocharged S4D98E-2NFD engine.
Liebherr will be showing no less than 25 machines, including
six hydraulic excavators, four wheeled loaders, two dozers and
a crawler loader, four mobile cranes, three tower cranes, two
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Stand: S-571
Power Pavers PS-
2700 places and
spreads concrete
from 12 to 27 ft
(3.65 to 8.23 m)
wide up to 14"
(355 mm) thick.
Briggs & Strattons
new Vanguard
V-Twin Big
Block air- and
liquid-cooled
engines are
available
in 25, 27,
29, 31, 33
and 35 hp
models.
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Rugged, reliable and high
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- Hgglunds hydraulic motors
Hgglunds hydraulic motors are engineered for demanding
applications such as drilling rigs, trenchers, trimmerheads
and crushers. Our hydraulic motors deliver full torque
throughout the speed range and the speed control is infini-
tely variable from stand still to full speed and can stop
instantly if required. The light weight, compact size and
reliability of our systems make them ideal for demanding
mobile applications.
Hgglunds Drives Inc. 2275 International Street,
Columbus, OH 43228, U.S.A. Tel: (614) 527-7400,
E-mail: info@us.hagglunds.com
Internet: www.hagglunds.com
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crawler cranes and two models from the
concrete mixing technology range.
The PR734 dozer on show represents
the fourth-generation of Liebherr dozers
and like its stable mates features reduced
fuel consumption and a re-designed cabin.
Of interest to demolition visitors will be the
200 tonne capacity HS 895 HD hydraulic
crawler crane and the Type LRT 622
recycling unit.
Liebherrs L 524 wheeled loader gets
its US launch at the show. The 22266
lb (10.1 tonne) machine has a 3.1 yd
3
(2m
3
) bucket, 81 kW (110 hp) engine
and is rated for tipping loads up to 15450 lb
(7 tonnes).
Volvo will be unveiling its latest and largest
excavator in Las Vegas. The new 70 tonne
machine is currently in the final development
stages and is due to go into full production
during the last quarter of this year.
It will be shown in two different configurations:
standard boom and arm and mass excavation
boom and arm, and will be powered by a
Tier 3 engine featuring Volvos new Advanced
Combustion Technology (V-ACT) system.
New Holland Construction will be showing the
latest additions to its 8 to 10 tonne dozer range
- the DC75, DC85 and DC95, rated at 75 hp
(56 kW), 84 hp (63 kW) and 96 hp (72 kW),
respectively. The new crawler dozers deliver
blade angle forces up to 31000 lb (14061
kg) and blade angle torque up to 85200 ft-lb
(38669 kg).
John Deere will be showing 18 pieces of
new and existing at equipment, including six
D-Series motor graders, three J-Series dozers,
two D-Series compact excavators and two compact
track loaders. Other equipment on show includes
three J-Series loaders, the 410G and
710G backhoes, two 300 Series skid
steers and a 400D articulated dump truck.
Two unique John Deere condition-based
maintenance technologies - the Super
Caddy fluid cleaning system and the Ultra
Clean hydraulic cleaning system - will also
be on show.
The Hamm Compaction Division of
Wirtgen America Inc. will be showing
a new, larger asphalt compactor, the
Hamm HD O120V, which incorporates
its exclusive oscillation technology. With
an operating weight of 26345 lb (11960
kg) features include a drum width of 78"
(1982 mm), an offset working width of
81.5" (2070 mm), and a working speed
of 3.9 mph (6 km/hour). The rear drum
features oscillation compaction with a
force of 46125 to 62775 lb (20940 to
28499 kg), while the front drum features
conventional vibration at a top frequency of
3000 vpm.
Hamm will also show its 3412 VIO soil
compactor with both vibration and oscillation
within the drum in the US for the first time. Its
operating weight is 26433 lb (12000 kg) and it
has a working width of 84" (1792 mm).
Wirtgens new HT 11 cutting system featuring Rhino
cutting bits and holders, the 2000 Combo Cutter, a new FCS L
fast-change drum system for the W 1900 and W 2000, which
permits exchange of a standard drum with fine-texture drum in
two to three hours, will also be on its stand. Other new equipment
includes its WR 2000 recycler/reclaimer, and the W 50 and W
50 DC mid-sized cold milling machines.
A new electric screed from Vgele America Inc., which includes
the 8 ft (2.44 m), front-mounted HF400E and 10ft (3.05 m), rear-
mounted HR500E will also be on the stand, as will Vgeles 2219T
paver with the new AB 600 TP2 high-density screed.
Junttan will be showing an upgraded version of its PM 20 pile-
driving rig. Modified to better meet changing transport limitations
in several countries the new compact rig, with reduced weight, is
even easier and more economical to transport, says the company.
It is also more mobile on worksites thanks to the reduced turning
radius of its upper-carriage.
Terex - Schaeff will be showing its new HR3.7 and HR1.6 mini
excavators, and new SKL814 wheeled loader alongside its new
HR42 excavator. Also on the stand will be its TX970 and TX760B
Fermac backhoe loaders
Concrete equipment
New from Gomaco is a detachable telescoping auger/strike-off for
increased flexibility when using its highway slipformers. Designed
to give contractors the benefit of a mold that can be either an open
front or auger/strike-off, it is easily broken down with removable
and telescoping sections.
Designed to move independently with hydraulically adjustable
mounts on the front of the mold, a self-
supporting transition adjuster (TA)
is standard to allow for crowning in the
material. Both the strike-off and the auger have
6 ft (1.8 m) of telescoping capabilities to aid in changing
paving widths.
All the contractor has to do is add or remove a section of the
New Holland
Construction will
be showing the
latest additions
to its dozer range
at the show -
the DC75, DC85
(shown) and DC95.
Michelin North
America will be
showing two
new tyres at
ConExpo, the X
Super Terrain
AD (shown),
for articulated
dump trucks,
and X Haul, for
rigid dump trucks
and bottom dump
trucks.
Sandviks new
Crawlmaster
1208i is available
in three different
versions, each
designed to handle
different types of
materials.
With an
operating
weight of 13
tonnes Atlas
Copcos HB7000
is thought to
be the largest
hydraulic breaker
in the world.
It is suitable
for primary
and secondary
quarry breaking,
demolition,
tunnelling,
trenching and
foundation work.
features a unique 6 m wide blade profile,
enabling just one operator to strike off
concrete floors. Other features include a 50% lighter
blade than its predecessor and easy reversal for form-
to-form screeding and wet work.
Other features include a maintenance-free flexible
drive shaft, ergonomic finger-tip throttle control for easy
screed speed adjustment, portable design for simple
storage and transportation, a height-adjustable control
handle, shock mounts to minimise operator fatigue and
an integrated lifting bar that is now part of the control
handle. The 32 lb (14.5 kilograms) unit is powered by a
4-stroke 1.5 hp Honda GX-31 gasoline engine.
Guntert & Zimmerman will be showing two new pieces
of equipment at this years show - the PS1200 Placer/
Spreader and the Eagle 6500SS Side Shift Trencher,
alongside its S850 Quadra Slipform Paver and Compact
Dowel Bar Inserter.
The PS1200 can be transported in a single load under
12 ft (3m) wide. Features include a high production wide
receiving conveyor, spreader plow system and telescopic
strike-off.
The 6500SS is designed for digging highway edge
drains. The bucket wheel design is enhanced with a side
shift feature allowing trenching
to be done in highly constrictive
areas. Other features include
a hydraulic digging wheel drive
and optional front pass conveyor
system, which loads spoil directly
onto a truck.
Cranes and access
The Manitowoc Crane Group will
be showing a full lineup of products
at ConExpo. The company will have
a total of 14 cranes, 12 of them
new, on its indoor and outdoor
stands, including three brand new
machines and a number of units
paving mold and then telescope the auger and strike-off in or out.
The auger incorporates bolt-on flighting to accommodate changing
widths.
Power Pavers will be showing its PS-2700 for placing and
spreading concrete in front of paving machines at widths from 12
to 27 ft (3.65 to 8.23 m). Optional extensions are available for a
32 ft (14.02 m) width.
The PS-2700 paves to depths of 14 (355 mm) and has self-
loading legs, which lift 42 (1066 mm). According to the company
the machine cleans, loads and is ready to go in just 60 minutes.
Disassembly is not needed when moving, eliminating a crane for
set-up. The conveyor belt is mounted beneath the machine, which
can cycle an 8 yd3 (6.12 m3) dump truck in 30 seconds.
Also on the companys stand will be Power Curbers 5700-Super-
B, for slipforming curb and gutter, barrier, and sidewalk, alongside
its Power Curber 150, a walk-behind extruder for concrete or
asphalt curb in small parking lots.
Elsewhere, Multiquips new CE certified one-man DuoScreed
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exhibiting its
Spicer drivetrain
components and
systems.
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making their first appearance in the US.
The units on display will include the Groves new
GMK5130-1 (known as the GMK5165 in the US) all-
terrain crane, the RT875E rough-terrain crane, the
TMS800E truck crane, the YB5515 industrial crane and
the YB7720XL industrial crane.
New Manitowoc cranes include the Model 16000
crawler crane and the Model 12000 crawler crane. New
cranes on display from National include its new Series
690E boom truck, Series 9125E boom truck and Series
18103 boom truck.
New from Potain will be its MDT 178 Topless City
tower crane, HDT 80 self-erecting tower crane, Igo 50
self-erecting tower crane and Igo MA 21 self-erecting
tower crane.
Linden Comansa will be exhibiting two cranes at
ConExpo, the LC-5211 with 52.5 m jib and the top-of-
the-range 21LC550, which lifts 4 tonnes at the end of
its 80 m jib.
Using a four-part line it can lift a maximum of 18
tonnes. Part of the 2100 series, it has a larger, roomier
cab, but uses the same frequency-controlled drive
system for its hoist and trolley. The tower system can be
dismantled for transportation.
The 6 m folding cross-base can be transported
as a single piece, inside a closed, HQ container.
An interchangeable, bolt-on feet
system means the base can also
be used with all the companys
masts, allowing freestanding
heights of up to 64.9 m.
Getting its world premier at the
show is Liebherrs LTM 1095-
5.1 five-axle crane. The longest
telescopic boom of its class, at
Extec will be showing a range of new
crushers together with its S-5, S-4
and S-3 series of screening plants
and C10 (shown) and C12 tracked
jaw crushers.
Volvo will be unveiling its latest, and
largest, excavator in Las Vegas. The 70
tonne machine is currently in the final
development stages and is due to go into
production later this year.
Liebherrs PR734
dozer is a fourth-
generation
machine and
features reduced
fuel consumption
and re-designed
cabin.
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190 ft (58 m), is matched to a hook height of 269
ft (82 m). A lifting radius of 203 ft (62 m) is also
possible using the 23 ft (7 m) telescopic boom
extension and the 62 ft (9 m) double swing-away jib.
Time Manufacturing will be displaying the Condor
170-S, 170 ft (51.8 m) working height, and the
CTA-104-I, whose short jacking capability allows for
the lift to operate over one side of the truck without
requiring the operator to fully extend the out and down
outriggers on the opposite side. Also on display will be
the Versalift VST-6000 articulating, telescoping aerial
and VO-40-MHI articulating, material handling aerial.
Genie will be showing its new Z-135/70 articulating
boom. According to the company the Z-135/70 offers
the largest working envelope in the articulating boom
market, providing a maximum working height of 141 ft
(42.9 m), horizontal outreach of 69 ft 9 in (21.3 m),
and up-and-over clearance of 75 ft 6 in (23 m).
The Z-135/70 features Genies new and exclusive
Wirtgens new WR
2000 recycler/
reclaimer (shown),
and the W 50 and
W 50 DC mid-
sized cold milling
machines will get
their US launch at
the show.
Junttan will
be showing an
upgraded version
of its PM 20 pile-
driving rig, which
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X-Chassis axle configuration. Each axle
pivots from vertical mounting pins,
providing easy and reliable machine set-up.
The new Jib-eXtend jib provides exceptional
access by extending the platform from a
stowed length of 12 ft (3.7 m) to a fully
extended length of 20 ft (6.1 m). This
new design provides access to up, over
and in applications inaccessible by a
traditional jib.
Elsewhere, Alimaks new fully modular Scando 650 hoist is
available in single or twin car configuration for payloads of 1500
to 3000 kg per car. The standard maximum lifting height of 400
m can be increased on request. The freestanding mast height is
32 m when equipped with optional pipe support.
Two or three FC frequency control or two DOL motors drive the
system at a maximum 65 m/min. Control comes from Alimaks
ALCII collective control system, which is capable of controlling up
to six hoists.
Two car frame sizes 2.8 m and 3.5 m long x 2.3 m high
internally, are available with extension parts to provide additional
length cars at 3.2 m, 3.9 m and 4.6 m.
Another new feature is the A-50 mast
section and module 5 rack. With 4.2 mm-
thick tube walls, stiffer diagonal members
and improved latticework, the A-50 mast
sections are lighter than previous masts
but allow the 650 to climb higher without
the need for additional reinforcement.
Alimak has tested the rack on the A-50
mast to a breaking load of 48 tonnes.
Demolition and recycling
Rammer will add a new hammer to its
in range at the show. The new in22,
the largest model in the range, has a
maximum operating weight of 230 kg and
is for carriers of 2.5 to 5.5 tonnes.
The other models in the range have all
been modifications and now come with
a patented mounting bracket, which is
designed for a wide range of mounting
configurations with a single bracket. This
is expected to prove particularly popular
among rental customers requiring a
single hammer to match a wide range of
carriers.
Centre of the Komatsu America stand
will be the 69450 lb (31.5 tonne)
BR380JG-1 mobile jaw crusher. It is
designed for mobile crushing applications
including highway construction, demolition,
quarry and excavation work.
Mastermag is launching its latest SCB
heavy-duty magnet in North America at
the show. Featuring its Tri-Polar magnetic
circuitry, which is said to avoid magnetising
of the steel frame, rollers, and other
steel equipment in close proximity to the
magnet, the concentrated magnetic field makes it +30% more
powerful than equivalent conventional permanent magnets of equal
size, says the company.
Visitors to the demolition area will also be able to see what is
thought to be the largest hydraulic breaker in the world Atlas
Copcos HB7000. An operating weight of more than 13 tonnes
makes it suitable for primary and secondary quarry breaking,
demolition, tunnelling, trenching and foundation work. Hydraulic
flow required is a modest 119 gallons a minute at 2610 psi.
Impact rate is up to 450 bpm.
Extec is promising two new additions to its range at ConExpo-
Con/Agg but the company is not releasing
any details ahead of the event. In addition it
will also show the S-5, S-4 and S-3 series
of screening plants and the C10 and C12
tracked jaw crushers.
Brokk will be featuring its 180 unit fitted
with a CC400 concrete crusher at the
show. The 180 weighs 1900 kg (4200
lb), has a minimum height and width of
1390 mm (54.8 inches) and 780 mm
(30.8 inches) and has an 18.5 kW electric
power plant.
Sandviks stand will feature its latest
Crawlmaster 1208i - a new generation
of the Crawlmaster crushing unit. The
i stands for intelligence and, according
to Sandvik, the on-board control system
provides operational data and also controls
sequenced start-ups, closedowns and
faultfinding. It is available in three different
versions, each designed to handle different
types of materials.
Lovejoy ROSTA will be showing a range of
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Zimmerman will
be showing two
new pieces of
equipment at this
years ConExpo,
the PS1200 Placer/
Spreader and the
Eagle 6500SS Side
Shift Trencher
(shown) alongside
its S850 Quadra
Slipform Paver and
Compact Dowel Bar
Inserter.
Genies new
Z-135/70 features
its exclusive
X-Chassis axle
configuration and
distinctive new
Jib-eXtend jib,
which provides
access to up,
over and in
applications
inaccessible by a
traditional jib.
Alimaks new
fully modular
Scando 650 hoist
is available in
single or twin car
configuration for
payloads of 1500
to 3000 kg per car.
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tensioners, damping and vibration-limiting
parts and equipment. Demonstrations at
its stand will include AB oscillating mounts
on a shaker screen. Visitors will also be
able to climb a set of stairs fitted with its
AB and AB-D family of oscillating mounts
to feel the degree of vibration isolation they
offer. There will also be a demonstration
of its belt tensioner with SE elements and
motorbase showing how this product helps
extend belt life.
Elsewhere, Leading Edge Attachments,
Inc. will be showing excavator versions of
its award winning SHARC (Shanks on an
ARC) Multi-Ripper (MR) and Multi-Ripper
Bucket (MRB) alongside the WagMann
Wedgelock pin-grabber Quick Coupler.
According to the company the MR and
MRB break rock up to four times faster
than a hammer, and rip up to 10 times
faster than a single pointed ripper. Their
patent pending technology uses short
staggered shanks that hit one at a
time to provide maximum breakout
force sequentially to each tooth.
Generated tooth force is as
much as eight times that
of the standard five-tooth
bucket. The constant tip radius leaves a relatively flat bottom in the
trench, plus it has the ability to rip the sides of the trench easily.
Genesis will feature two linkage
attachments at the show in addition
to hydraulic equipment. Two models to
look out for are the Genesis Mechanical
Pulverizer and the Genesis Rebar Shear.
The Mechanical Pulverizer is available in
three sizes with jaw openings of 29 to
35 (730 to 890 mm) and is suitable for
40000 to 110000 lb (18 to 50 tonne)
carriers. The Rebar Shear is designed to
cut rebar into 16 (400 mm) lengths as it
makes two sequential cuts each time the
jaws close and is available in two sizes to
fit carriers of 65000 to 110000 lbs (30
to 50 tonnes)
Terex Pegson will be showcasing its 1412
Impactor together with its 1000R Cone
Crusher and 1100X650 Premiertrack.
Finlay will have the 1165 on show
alongside the 740 Trommel and J1175
Crusher while Powerscreen will have its
new Warrior H3S (folded conveyor) on
the stand and Phoenix 1200 and Chieftain
2100 Triple Deck.
Engines & components
Caterpillar will be showing several new small to mid-size engines
ranging from the C1.1 IOPU to the C7 featuring ACERT technology
to meet Tier 3/Stage IIIA emissions standards. Large engines, also
featuring ACERT, are on display too, with a Cat C9 cutaway engine
revealing some of the magic.
In the South Hall Perkins Engines
Company Ltd. will be displaying an array of
engines, including its 1100D Series, which
also employ ACERT technology to meet
Tier 3/Stage IIIA emissions regulations.
Bonfiglioli will be showcasing several
new products including the latest addition
to its 700 series of travel drive trains,
the 720C3H, which, says the company
marks a move to extend its travel drives to
crawler machines of up to 180 tonnes. It
features a torque delivery of 220000 Nm,
a standard reduction ratio of 1:174 to
1:287.2 and hydraulic motors from 1600
to 2500 mm are integrated, allowing
additional space to be saved along the
units length. It is also equipped with
hydraulically released multidisc failsafe
parking brakes.
For excavator slew drives in the 25 to
iC ConExpo
Leading Edge
Attachments,
Inc.s Multi-
Ripper uses short
staggered shanks
that hit one at a
time to provide
maximum breakout
force sequentially
to each tooth.
Generated tooth
force is as much as
eight times that of
the standard five-
tooth bucket.
Manitowoc Cranes
Model 12000
makes its first
public appearance
at ConExpo. The
109 tonne (120
ton) machine can
be equipped with
a maximum of
70 m (230 ft) of
heavy-lift main
boom. Maximum
boom and fixed
jib combination is
61 m plus 21 m
(200 ft plus 70 ft).
Maximum boom
and luffing jib is 43
m plus 52 m (140
ft plus 170 ft).
Caterpillars new
345C L hydraulic
excavator has an
operating weight
of 97940 lb (44460
kg), a 321 hp (239
kW) CAT diesel
engine and a
maximum reach of
42'8" (13 m).
30 tonne class Bonfigliolis new 710-M5X180
combines a planetary gear unit from its 710T
series with a Kawasaki M5X hydraulic motor,
specially designed for slew drive applications.
The planetary unit, available with reduction ratios
from 1:19 to 1:33, maximum torque delivery
of 18000 Nm and a wide range of output shaft
options, features a compact design and excellent
adaptability to application-specific requirements.
Also new is its 706CK-MAG50VP travel drive.
Designed for tracked
mini-excavators, it is
also suitable for small
crawler loaders, tractors
and similar machines in
the 3 to 6 tonne class
range. With a standard
reduction ratio of 1:26.8
to 1:43.8, a maximum
torque delivery of 12500 Nm it boasts excellent
reliability both in operation and in transfer mode,
says the company.
Dana will be exhibiting its Spicer drivetrain
components and systems axles, transmissions,
brakes, electronic controls, driveshafts and related
components at the show. It will also be showing
examples of complete systems capabilities for
off-highway vehicles including telescopic boom
handlers, medium and heavy front-end loaders,
backhoe loaders and compactors.
In response to growing customer demand for
more engine horsepower, Briggs & Stratton
Commercial Power will be introducing its Vanguard
line of V-Twin Big Block air- and liquid-cooled 25,
27, 29, 31, 33 and 35 hp engines. Features
include an advanced debris management system,
which is incorporated into the air-cooling system.
It also enhances durability and performance, says
the company, while its tuned intake and exhaust
systems provide a quieter running engine.
Another feature is V-Twin/Overhead Valve (OHV)
technology, which reduces wear and tear while
providing better balance and low vibration. Steel-
backed aluminium bearings mean increased load
capacity and reduced engine noise. An innovative
intake and exhaust system and large-volume
muffler also mean a quieter running engine. A
lightweight aluminium block increases the power-
to-weight ratio and a centrifugal, multi-stage
industrial air cleaner provides engine protection.
Italy-based manufacturer Brevini Riduttori will
be launching two new series of high-efficiency
planetary winch drives: the compact PWD series
for drive applications
from 3 to 12 tonnes,
and the SLW-SCW series
for operations requiring
line pulls in excess of
12 tonnes. Both are
designed for easy
integration into winch
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Bauer wil be
showing a range
of new equipment
at ConExpo, details
of which will be
available at the
show itself.
Bobcats new S205
skid-steer, based
on the S185, has
a rated operating
capacity of 2050
lb (930 kg) and
a tipping load of
4100 lb (1860 kg).
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drums and offer the ability to work in arduous environments via
double sealing and optional epoxy paint finishes.
Other products
Michelin North America will be showing two new tyres at ConExpo-
Con/Agg, the X Super Terrain AD and X Haul. The X Super Terrain
AD is the newest E4 radial for articulated dump trucks. Its extra-
deep tread and special rubber compounds help provide for long
life, enhanced traction, and outstanding ride comfort, says the
company. Its shoulder design provides exceptional resistance to
damage.
Michelins X Haul tires are made for rigid dump trucks and
bottom dump trucks. They are ideal for haul trucks operating at
high speeds, and are designed to provide excellent protection
and long life. Currently available in 18.00R33 size, Michelins
Earthmover Group will launch a new size 24.00R35 in third
quarter 2005. iC
Brokks 180/CC400
combination
working on the
demolition of the
old Xeral Hospital
in Santiago de
Compostela in
Spain (photo
courtesy of
Denis Estevez,
of contractor,
Dentellada)
Genesis will
feature two linkage
attachments (both
pictured) at the
show the Genesis
Mechanical
Pulverizer and the
Genesis Rebar
Shear.
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According to equipment
manufacturers, there are one or
two clear trends in the crushing
and screening business. The first seems
to be the continued move towards mobile
machines. Roland Svensson, Sandvik
Rock Processing mobile crusher product
manager told iC, We sell both static and
mobile units. We have seen a clear trend in
the market towards mobile machines in
some markets up to 90% of the units we
sell are mobiles.
This remark of course has to be qualified.
According to Per Hedval, Sandviks Rock
Processing process specialist, if a plant
has a throughput in excess of 500 tonnes
per hour about 1 million tonnes per year
based on eight-hour days and five-day
weeks large fixed crusher and screens
will be the best option. According to Mr
Hedval, mobile plants are simply not big
enough to handle these sorts of capacities.
It should be said though that there are
mobile crushers on the market with
theoretical throughputs as high as 1000
tonnes per hour, and there are numerous
case studies to show that such machines
can provide an economical solution.
Sites where aggregate production is
between 250 and 400 tonnes per hour
are, according to Mr Hedval, something of
a grey area. Either mobile or fixed plants
could be suitable, but the best solution will depend on a range of
other factors the quarry layout, the type of material and so on.
However, it is quarries and applications where throughput is less
than 250 tonnes per hour that mobile machines come into their
own. The large investment involved in setting up a fixed crushing
and screening plant would be uneconomical for such relatively
small production volumes.
Indeed, one of the main drivers for the rising popularity of mobile
crushers and screening units, is a trend in many countries of the
world towards smaller quarries with this kind of capacity.
The reason for this is based on the human and environmental
impacts. By definition, smaller quarries have less impact on
the environment. There is the obvious point that less extraction
means less direct impact, but there are also knock-on effects. For
example, a lower production volume at a site means there will be
fewer truck journeys to and from it.
This situation favours mobile crushers and screens. Part of the
reason is that they tend to be smaller than fixed plants, so are
naturally matched to lower production volumes. The other point is
that mobile units can be easily moved between sites, so a company
that operates a number of quarries in a particular area may be
able to do so by investing in just one set of crushing and screening
equipment, plus trucks and trailers of course.
There are a few different options when it comes to types of
mobile machinery. According to Mr Hedval, tracked mobile units
are best if the owner intends to move them more than 30 times
per year. If fewer movements are planned between five and 30
per year wheeled units would tend to be a better investment
choice. Below this up to five movements per year the optimum
solution is likely to be portable fixed plants.
The use of mobile crushers also allows a change from traditional
quarry working methods. Rather than hauling blasted rock from
the face to a fixed crushing and screening plant a long journey
in many quarries the use of mobile units means the primary
crushing stage can be carried out next to the face itself. Tracked
machines can be moved in close when its time to crush, and
shifted out of the way during blasting.
The advantage of primary crushing at the face is that it cuts >
Fixed crushing and
screening plants will
always have a place in
the market at large, high-
output quarries that are
operated over several
decades. However, there is
a clear trend for small- and
medium-sized aggregate
production facilities to use
mobile equipment. Modern
mobile machines can offer
incredible flexibility without
sacrificing efficiency
and productivity.
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Sandvik Rock
Processings
Crawlmaster
1208i. With its
high output and
sophisticated
electronic
control, the
machine
embodies the
key development
trends in the
crushing and
screening
industry.
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out the process of hauling large rocks over long distances. Once
crushed, material is easier to handle and transport, and may even
open the door for conveyor systems to move material from the
face to fixed secondary and tertiary crushers and screens.
This may not reduce the total distance that material has to travel
from the face to the final stockpile, but it can help reduce the
transportation of bulky material. The advantage here is that such
a system could reduce the need for large haulers and loaders,
which cost a lot to run in terms of fuel and other consumables
such as tyres.
Besides pure quarrying applications, mobile plants are used
in other areas of the industry. They can often be found on
construction projects that are taking place
in rocky terrain particularly road building
schemes. Once rock is excavated, often
by blasting, the mobile crusher is used to
reduce it to a size where it can either be
trucked away and disposed of off site, or
reused as aggregate on the project.
There is also a growing market for mobile
crushers in the demolition and recycling
industry. Many countries, particularly in
Northern Europe, impose a tax on waste
material being dumped into landfill sites and
this, along with other legislative devices,
has provided a huge incentive to recycle
old building materials. This has opened a
market for crusher manufacturers, which
have seen their machines being used to recycle concrete, masonry
and asphalt. Machines used in this sector tend to be small, so they
can be easily transported by road, and fit on cramped city sites.
Electronics
Besides the move towards mobile units in many markets, another
discernable trend is for several of the larger manufacturers to
include electronic control systems on their crushing and screening
machines. Such sophisticated systems can provide a range of
useful features and information to quarry operators.
By tracking production and regulating crushers and screens, the
machine owner can get an accurate picture of real-life production
volumes and costs. There is also a preventative side to such
systems they can protect crushers against overloading, and
allow different units in the process to talk to each other.
An interesting machine that embodies both trends is Sandvik
Rock Processings new Crawlmaster 1208i. A mobile jaw crusher
with a 1200 x 800 mm feed opening, the machine weighs
in at between 58 and 70 tonnes, depending on options and
configuration, and has a maximum theoretical capacity of 600
tonnes per hour. As with many mobile crushers and screens,
power comes from a Deutz diesel engine a turbocharged 256
kW, 12 litre V6 unit in this case.
Dam aggregates
One of Queensland, Australias largest dam projects in recent times is well on target for
completion by November. The AU$ 200 million Burnett River Dam Project, or Paradise
Dam as it is often referred to, is being constructed 400 km north of the state capital
Brisbane to supply water to the regions many vegetable, fruit, nut and sugarcane
growers as well as domestic and industrial users.
In conjunction with the Burnett Dam Alliance, Wagners Quarries is contracted to
crush 1.05 million tonnes of graded aggregate from material excavated from the dam
foundations, from which 415000 m
3
of roller compacted concrete will be produced. In
addition to this, 50000 tonnes of concrete aggregate is required for the production of
36000 m
3
of conventional structural concrete to be used in the Project. Wagners has
also been contracted to manufacture 21000 m
2
of PVC-lined precast concrete panels
for the upstream face of the dam wall.
The crushers being used to produce all the aggregates has been supplied by Metso
Minerals and include the 550 tonnes per hour Nordberg Lokotrack LT300HP the first
of its kind to be sold in Australia.
Wagners processes 3100 tonnes of material per 10-hour shift through two lines of
crushers. The first line consists of a Nordberg LT105s mobile primary C-series jaw
crusher plant feeding an LT1100 mobile secondary GP-series cone plant. The second
line has a primary stage LT110 C-series jaw plant feeding the LT300HP producing a
consistent -25mm product. Both lines feed into a fixed Nordberg HP300 cone crusher
for tertiary crushing and then a Metso Barmac 6100 vertical shaft impactor (VSI) for
quarternary crushing.
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purchased a fleet
of Extec mobile
crushers and
screens to produce
aggregates for
road projects at a
range of locations
throughout Mexico.
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The main change on the CM1208i, compared to the CM1208
is an update of its control unit. It now features a push-button
automatic start, and a range of clever features to make operation
more efficient. For example, the on-board system monitors how
full the crusher chamber is. If it fills up, the feed is slowed down
or stopped, and a beacon on top of the crusher flashes to tell the
operator to stop filling the hopper.
There is a sensor at the tip of the conveyor which stops the
machine if the stockpile gets too high. The conveyor also has a
belt weighing system built in, so production can be automatically
measured, verified and logged an important feature for
contractors that are paid by the tonne. This feature also allows
the crusher owner to work out fuel consumption (and other running
costs) per tonne. Sandvik says the main markets for electronically
controlled mobile crushers are Spain and the UK, and it is also
pushing the concept in the US.
The use of electronics in this sector is a relatively recent
development and it will take time to see how widely it is accepted.
The trend towards mobile machines however has been going on for
longer, and the concept is now fairly widespread and accepted.
For example Tarmac, a multi-national aggregates producer,
has opened a new 650 tonnes per hour quarry in Huzhou, China,
to serve the fast-growing Shanghai area. The company opted
for mobile crushers a Lokotrack LT140 primary jaw plant
Metso Minerals
has supplied two
of its tracked
Lokotrak mobile
crushers to a new
quarry operated by
Tarmac in Huzhou,
China. Pictured
is the 110 tonne
LT140 primary jaw
plant.
Powerscreen
supplied this
washing and
screening plant
to Salatie Marine
of Bahrain for
the production
of washed and
accurately sized
4 mm sea-dredged
sand.
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Recycling with impact crushers
In terms of basic mechanisms there are two common ways of crushing materials either with
compression forces or impact forces.
Compression crushers use jaw, cone or roll mechanisms to break up materials, and in a classic
quarrying situation jaws are normally used as primary crushers. They handle incoming, previously
uncrushed materials, and due to their small reduction ratio, are normally used in combination with cone
and roll crushers in secondary and tertiary roles to produce the final product
Impact crushers shatter materials by striking them with blow bars mounted on a rotating shaft,
and the rotor speed can be varied according to the type of application and materials being crushed.
According to American manufacturer Grasan, modern impact crushers have major advantages over
any combination of compression crushers jaw, jaw/cone or jaw/cone/roll when it comes to recycling
applications such as concrete, masonry and asphalt crushing.
One key advantage is the speed and high reduction ratio as much as 30 to 1 in a closed circuit
of impactors. This makes the process more efficient and means a secondary crusher is not required.
Generally, a primary impactor costs more than a jaw crusher but less than a jaw and cone system, so
can save money on purchase costs as well as in efficient production.
Grasan, which makes both impact and compression crushers, also says that the impact mechanism
has fundamental advantages over jaw crushers when it comes to recycling composite materials such
as reinforced concrete. A jaw crusher bites large pieces of material, such as concrete slabs and
lengths of curbstone, slowly, piece by piece, which can leave steel mesh and rebar still embedded in
the concrete. In contrast, impactors shatter concrete instantly leaving steel clean so it can be pulled
out by an electromagnetic separator on the discharge conveyor.
and a Lokotrack LT1315 secondary impactor, both from Metso
Minerals.
The track-mounted units work at the quarry face in a two-stage
process, from where the crushed rock is transported to a nearby
stationary screening plant by truck. The final aggregate products
are then shipped in barges along the canal network that connects
Huzhou and Shanghai.
In fact, we originally planned the whole quarry concept to be
mobile. At a later planning stage it became clear that mobile
crushing and stationary screening would be the best s olution
for us, said Terry King, project manager at Tarmac Aggregates
(Huzhou) Ltd.
He continued, At present we are shaping the limestone
quarry faces for the most efficient production, and have built the
screening plant at a temporary position. In a few months time, the
stationary screening plant will be moved to its permanent position,
some 500 m from the quarry.
We have tested, fine tuned and started aggregate production
with the mobile crushing plants. According to the tests, they
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May last year saw
the commissioning
of the first stage
of this recycling
plant in Kuwait.
Kleemann +
Reiner supplied an
impact crusher,
screening systems
and water spray
dust suppression
equipment to the
facility, which is
now processing
waste asphalt and
concrete.
We have even produced close to 700 tonnes per hour with the
Lokotracks.
Like crushers, mobile screening systems are also a popular
alternative to fixed plants, for many of the same reasons
mobility, flexibility and so on. Last year Powerscreen, part of
Terex, supplied Salatie Marine of Bahrain with a Commander
1400 12X5 Rinser, a Trident 2 Dewaterer and a T4026 Conveyor
to wash and size sea-dredged sand for the gulf states booming
construction industry.
The Commander 1400 is a fully integrated mobile conveying,
screening and rinsing plant. In this case, the top screen deck
has a 12 mm mesh size, with 4 mm bottom screen mesh size
to accurately produce the desired 4 mm sand. The Commander
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own electric hydraulic powerpack to drive
the bucket wheel and fines recovery screw.
The variable speed fines recovery screw
ensures effective movement of fine sand
to the discharge bucket, ensuring all the
processed product is discharged to the
T4026 stockpiling conveyor.
A configuration such as this would usually
be used to remove contaminates such as
clay or silt, but in this case the majority
of the waste products were seashells. It
was also essential to wash the material
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In Mexico, Cemex has purchased a range of mobile crushers
and screens from Extec to produce aggregates for the National
Highway Authority. Included in the fleet are C-12 track mounted
jaw crushers, track-mounted Impactors, and S-5 track-mounted
scalping, screening and stockpiling machines.
A principle reason for the acquisition of the Extec mobile
machinery is that the project requires the production of a range
of base materials and aggregate from the indigenous granite and
limestone at a number of different locations. Cemex found the
flexibility, mobility and high reduction rates given by the Extec jaw
crushers in particular is making a tremendous contribution to cost
reduction.
All the Extec machines are track-mounted, self-propelled and
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any material as quickly as an excavator and commence processing
immediately. All the models are fitted with wheeled bogies and fifth
wheel coupling assemblies for road transportation. They can be
relocated within hours to a new segment of the project providing a
huge degree of productivity and flexibility.
Fixed vs mobile
Fixed plants will of course always have a place in the aggregate
production industry, but what these case studies and interviews
illustrate is the increasing role of mobile equipment. The advantages
of flexibility and mobility, combined with the basic advantage that
one set of mobile machines can be used at a variety of locations is
According to BHS
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crushers produce
aggregates with
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parts slower than
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The limiting factor is the production capacity of mobile equipment.
Perhaps Mr Hedvals assertion that 500 tonnes per hour is the
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he biggest news in the drilling world in the last 12 months
has been Atlas Copcos acquisition of Ingersoll Rands
Drilling Solutions business. First announced in February last
year, the deal was finally completed in July for US$ 225 million.
Hot on the heels of that deal is the news that Terex Corporation
has completed its acquisition of the Reedrill division from Metso
Corporation. Reedrill had estimated revenues of approximately
US$ 80 million in 2004.
We are very excited about the opportunity in front of us. We
believe the Reedrill product lines are a nice complement to our
products [and] helps us to better service our customers needs
and provides further penetration into the mining, construction
and utility businesses, said Rick Nichols, president of Terex
Materials Processing and Mining.
We believe that there are cost saving opportunities to
make this business more profitable, as we integrate the
Reedrill product line into the Terex business model and
our Materials Processing and Mining group, he added.
New equipment
While there may be room for further mergers and
consolidation in the industry, manufacturers have also
been busy launching new products. For down the hole (DTH)
users, for example, Missions new Mirror-Impact-Technology
features a reversible piston case and simple construction for a
long service life and easy maintenance.
Infrastructure projects
rely heavily on drilling
equipment for carving
cuttings through surface
rock formations, advancing
tunnels by the drill and
blast method and the
quarrying of aggregates.
iC looks at the latest
surface rigs and tunnelling
jumbos, and examines the
part consumables play in
the efficient orientation of
equipment.
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Atlas Copcos Cabletec L,
is a high capacity cable
bolting rig for drilling
and cable bolting by
one operator.
Numas new
Patriot 120 and
125 down the hole
(DTH) hammers
are suitable
for rock
sockets,
caissons,
Drilled in
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Lubricated bit shanks minimise spline wear, which guarantees all
bits against shank failure. Its optional Optimizer system varies air
consumption and allows operators to maximise operating pressure
and performance using the power output of the compressor.
The range has now been extended with the Mission 30, 80W and
85. The 30 is suitable for blast hole drilling and civil construction.
The 85 is intended for blast hole drilling in open pit mines and
quarries and the 80W is for water wells.
Bits are available for diameters from 90 to 305 mm. Different
design combinations can tackle any type of rock formation and
customers can select the type of button
(spherical/ballistic), and type of face,
(convex, concave, flat)
The button profile is geometrically
optimised, which makes it easier to
regrind. Features include Dual Property
(DP) carbide, developed to improve
strength and wear life. Currently, two DP
options are available, 55 and 65.
Elsewhere, Numas four new down the
hole hammers, the Patriot 50, 80, 120
and 125, are suitable for rock sockets,
caissons, foundation holes, elevator shafts,
exploration drilling, blast holes, or any other vertical or horizontal
rock drilling projects.
The 50 and 80 hammers drill holes from 140 to 156 mm in
diameter (Patriot 50) and from 200 to 254 mm in diameter (Patriot
80). The 50 accepts the QL50 bit shank while the 80 accepts the
380 bit shank, which allows operators to convert to Numa without
having to switch over the bits they are currently using.
Strength and performance
Key to the strength and performance of these new models, says
the company, is its engineering, which packs a full powered
hammer into a smaller envelope. This promotes faster drilling
speeds at a lower cost. Both hammers also have fewer overall
parts making them easy to maintain.
The Patriot 120 is capable of drilling holes from 302 to
445 mm in diameter while the 125 drills holes from 311 to
508 mm in diameter. Like their smaller cousins the 120 and
125 pack a full powered hammer into a small envelope allowing
operators to use DTH technology where not previously possible.
Also new is the latest addition to Boart Longyears Alphbit
range of impregnated diamond bits, the Alph7 diamond
core bit.
According to Caiomhin Armstrong, sales & marketing
manager for North America, this has been developed
for medium hard ground conditions, particularly gabbro, >
Road widening scheme
A Furukawa HCR12-DSV hydraulic crawler drill is working
12 hour shifts on road widening schemes near the Ethiopian
capital Addis Ababa.
The work is part of a five-year plan to widen all trunk roads
around the capital, and is designed to alleviate traffic congestion and
increase the economic viability of the region.
Located 2500 m above sea level Addis Ababa
is the third highest capital in the world, and
with no inland ports getting spares, supplies
and men out to the site proved problematic, in
fact the rig itself took over a month to arrive
on-site once it had been unloaded. However,
that was not the only problem facing Chinese
contractor CWHEC (China Water Resources
& Hydropower Engineering Bureau). In July to
September there is a long rainy season, while
in March and April there is the short rainy
season, which means the roads in the area can
be flooded for almost five months of the year.
Features on the HCR12-DSV include a
dual damper system, which automatically
turns the drifter for maximum performance
regardless of the rock condition. The new
piston design is engineered to maximize
energy transmission and to drill effectively
in a variety of rock types. Automatic control
of the drifter impact pressure on the HCR9-
DS and HCR12-DS models enhances drill
performance, while a new drifter design
minimises drill noise and vibration, according
to a company spokesman.
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Blasting guide
The 2nd Edition of the former US Federal Highways
Administrations Rock Blasting and Overbreak Control is now
available. The book is a guide to efficient blast design and
vibration control for heavy construction, mining and quarrying
projects. Dr. Calvin Konya, one of the original authors of the
first edition, provides overviews and in depth analysis on
current technology, including blasting, vibration control, and
new revised blasting specifications for surface blast design
projects. Rock Blasting and Overbreak Control is a must for
anyone in the blasting industry interested in practical, effective
methods and procedures.
The US$ 75 price includes shipping and handling (US only).
For further information or to place an order, please contact
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Boart Longyears
Alphbit range
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diamond bits
feature bi-modal
cutting matrix,
which delivers a
smoother cut and
wears more
slowly.
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Mission 30, 80W
and 85 hammers),
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case and simple
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maintenance.
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granite, rhyolite and diorite. It features a
bi-modal cutting matrix, which means the
metal powder particles are packed much
more tightly than before so they deliver a
smoother cut, wear far more slowly and
never need to be sharpened.
Mr Armstrong said that extensive testing
has shown a +25% increase in cutting
speed and up to a +40% increase in
bit life. The new bits incorporate metal-
coated diamonds and feature a Ti-coating
that allows the diamond to be retained in
the crown for longer by protecting it from oxidation and surface
degradation during the manufacturing process.
Extensive research proves that coating the diamond with
specific metals inhibits premature pull-
out and increases the number of cutting
edges exposed to the rock. The result
is the diamond can cut for longer, offers
improved cutting speed and longer bit life,
said Mr Armstrong.
Dam construction
While DTH is generally used for large
diameter holes top hammers are more
frequently used in looser material for
civil construction projects. In Vietnam,
for example, main Contractor Song Da
Construction Corporation is using Tamrock
Pantera and CHA55O drill rigs and Sandvik
rock drilling tools in drilling operations on
one of the countrys largest hydro-electric
projects, the Na Hang Dam.
Straddling the mid-level reaches of the
Tough market
Founded in 1994 Russian aggregate producer Stroitrans currently owns three
quarries with a combined production of about 10 million tonnes per year (quartzite,
granite used in civil construction, gabbro - used in road construction). Facing stiff
competition from newly opened quarries in the region Sergei Losikov, director of drilling
and blasting, was looking to up production rates without increasing customer costs.
Because of the higher demands of the end users (construction companies) all
aggregate producers have to increase the quality of their product. The most popular
fraction is 5 to 20 mm with less than 15% flakeness. To reach this fraction and
maintain quality we have to have good drilling equipment, said Mr Losikov.
In 2004 Stroitrans bought its first Tamrock Pantera 1500 and tested it in all three
quarries. The best results were found in our granite quarry. The advantages included
higher mobility and operational speed, less 0 to 5 mm fragments after blasting and
the possibility to use the 1500 on difficult surfaces.
We found the best proportion between drilling speed and explosion quality was
reached at 102 mm at an average depth of 12 m. Mainly we used vertical drilling,
at the edges of the blocks we drilled at 5 for better quality of separation, said
Mr Losikov.
Gam River, 600 km north of Hanoi, the dam works started
in late 2002. When completed in 2008 the dam, which rises
124.5 m above the riverbed, will be capable of producing 342MW
of electricity. Song Da Construction has
fifteen separate divisions operating at the
dam, which use five Pantera 1100 rigs and
two CHA550 machines.
The Pantera 1100, a hydraulic, self-
propelled, self-contained crawler-based
surface-drilling rig equipped with cabin and
rod changer, is able to drill 89 to 140 mm
vertical, inclined or horizontal holes with
51 and 60 mm extension rods. The power
pack is mounted crosswise at the rear to
balance the weight of the boom.
Also at the dam site a Tamrock CHA 550
rig is being used to develop the spillway.
The self-propelled top hammer rig, with
its high ground clearance and low center
of gravity, is ideal for safely accessing
the steep and unstable ground conditions
encountered.
Sandviks rock drilling tools T38 drill
strings and 76 mm diameter normal drill
bits are being used here too. Drilling
depth at the spillway is to 4 m at <10
vertical with approximately 60 holes being
drilled per blast cycle. iC
Atlas Copsos
MAI T76 self
drilling anchors
are being used as
both temporary
and permanent
support for sheet
piling during dock
expansion and
modernisation in
Riga, Latvia.
Rockmore
Internationals
new Marathon
carbide insert for
button bits employ
microstructural
design changes to
increase hardness
and maintain
optimum toughness
characteristics
that resist
catastrophic
fracture. Extensive
trials showed the
carbides lasted
+20% longer than
previous designs.
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suppliers
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Boart Longyear 251
BPI 252
Dando Drilling International 253
Driltech Mission 254
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Bauma China
The second Bauma China exhibition was held
in Shanghai last November and attracted an
impressive 50000 visitors. It is thought
to be the biggest construction
equipment exhibition ever held in
Asia, with 742 companies taking
up more than 100000 m
2
of
exhibition space. Naturally
there were plenty of
new products designed
for the needs of the
Chinese market on
show from domestic
and overseas
manufacturers
alike. Chris Sleight
reports.
Caterpillars 140H grader was new
to many at Bauma China.
Liugong used the exhibition to
unveil its first skid steer loaders.
Pictured are the 375 and 380
models with rated capacities of
870 kg and 1000 kg.
Terexs chairman and CEO told
journalists, Our goal is to double
ourselves in China every year We
should have at least US$ 1 billion of
business in China. He also raised
the possibility of the company
using its Chinese factories to build
excavators for export to Europe.
I wouldnt like to put a figure on
it, he said, but we have to be
aggressive. I wouldnt want to do it
for 100s of machines it would have
to be 1000s.
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LEFT: Liebherr exhibited its 200
EC-HMc 10 Fr.tronic tower crane
at the exhibition. This 200 mt top-
slewing crane is specially configured
for the Chinese market, with a
simplified range of options. Chinas
tower crane market is dominated by
some 100 domestic manufacturers,
however, few of their models exceed
60 mt.
The Chinese tracked excavator
market has been dominated in
recent years by 20 tonne-class
machines. What was noticeable
at Bauma China however was
the number of manufacturers
showing a fuller range of
machines. The Daewoo stand
for example included a 40-
tonne class machine.
ABOVE: Case unveiled its 5 tonne class ZTS CX55B compact short radius
excavator to the Chinese market. Compact excavators have seen a sharp
rise in popularity recently with annual demand rising from virtually zero a
few years ago to some 3500 to 4000 units per year now.
The concrete placing booms
pictured here are built by
Zoomlion, one of the countrys
more export-oriented
manufacturers, which is targeting
the Middle East and South East
Asia. On exporting in general, a
Zoomlion spokesman told iC, We
have a strong price advantage
because the price of a used
Caterpillar machine is higher
than that of our equivalent
new machine.
LEFT: The Chinese excavator market has seen a huge slowdown following
the Chinese Government's measures to slow the booming construction
market. Dirk von Wahl, president of Volvo CE China told iC, We have
reduced production substantially A year ago everybody expected this
to be a 40000 units per year market, and everyone had big plans in place,
but those plans have changed substantially. Having said that, we are here
for the long-term. We have bought a piece of land adjacent to our existing
facility for expansion.
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On November 24
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Richard High reports.
H
istory was made 100 years ago
with the introduction of a
machine that would arguably
revolutionize the world of construction,
and ultimately lead to the formation of
the Caterpillar Tractor Co.,
predecessor of Caterpillar Inc. based
in Peoria, Illinois.
On November 24, 1904, Benjamin
Holt first demonstrated his innovative
steam tractor moving on self-laying
tracks. The machines movement
inspired the photographer hired to
record the event for posterity to call
out Why if that dont look just like a
caterpillar, thereby giving a name to
what is one of the worlds best-
known brands.
Unveiling the three new models
the D8T (34 tonne class), D9T
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marketing representative of the
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Tracked Cats
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ACERT engines
What this means for the customer
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the 18 litre C18 for the D9T
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the D10T (482 kW). All these
engines in turn feature Cats ADEM
engine management system the
core, the brains of ACERT, according
to Mr Lynch. ADEM provides users
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consumption and maximum power
by constantly monitoring the engine
requirements.
Another common feature is the
companys Advanced Air Management
System. This is designed to improve
engine responsiveness, a more
complete combustion in the cylinder
and lower operating costs. While
Precision Fuel Delivery, also common
to all three machines, is a multiple
injection fuel delivery system that
lowers combustion chamber
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efficiency.
Operator comfort has been well
looked after too. The new cab
was described by Mr Lynch as, not
just a cab, more an integrated
electronic platform. The operator
is able to monitor the Computor
Aided Earthmoving System (CAES)
and AccuGrade laser system,
which are fitted for better
productivity. The tapered hood,
large windows, notched fuel tank
and narrow single-shank ripper
carriage gives the operator a clear
line of sight to the front and rear
work areas.
Steering, machine direction and
gear selection are all clustered in a
single handle for easy, one-handed
operation with Finger Tip Control
(FTC) steering in the D10T. The D8T
and D9T feature a dual-twist tiller to
control the differential steering
system that is standard on all
machines.
User friendly
A new Advisor Monitoring System
(AMS) provides on-board diagnostics
to minimise downtime and maximise
machine performance. It displays
key machine operating information
and lets the operator set and adjust
features such as the blade response,
blade float, auto blade pitch and
spread rate.
Mr Lynch said that before
designing systems such as AMS,
AutoCarry (automatic blade control)
and Auto Blade Assist, which
automates common blade functions
for increased operator efficiency and
reduced workload, and AccuGrade
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what we could do to make the
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Enquiries 320
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enquiries 142
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Cut & slice
The highway running southwest from Shanghai toward
Hangzhou in Zhejiang Province, China is severely
congested. In order to increase its capacity, bottlenecks,
such as old bridges, need to be replaced, and one such
structure over the Changshan River is being demolished
with diamond saws supplied by Hilti.
Changshan River is a busy shipping route, so the bridge
is being removed in small sections, with an emphasison
care and precision. The main contractor, state-owned
The Second Company of The Transportation Construction
Group of Zhejiang Province, is using three Hilti DS-TS 32
saw heads with the appropriate blades, powered by D-LP
32 hydraulic units, along with a DS-WS 15 diamond wire
saw as well as the lighter, easily-handled, DS-WS 10
units for the horizontal cuts. Other equipment includes
a DD 130 diamond coring system to drill holes in
the concrete that are needed to thread the diamond
wires through.
Support is provided by Charlie Ren and Gusty Taymans,
diamond systems specialists, with Hilti China.Mr
Taymans told iC, The sections cut vertically from the
edge of the carriageway are 4 x 4 m in size, and those
from the middle of the carriageway measure 2.5 by
4 m. They have a thickness of 350 mm on average.
He explained that wire saws even cut through concrete
as thick as 450 mm and also slice through rebar and
tensioning cables.
John Ding is responsible for infrastructure projects at
Hilti China, where he oversees construction of streets,
railway lines, sea and airports. He estimates that China
has 4000 bridges each year that require renovation,
enlarging or strengthening.
Enquiries 321
iC equipment
Dozer update
Dressta North America has rolled
out the new TD-40C Tier II Crawler
Dozer. It features a 390 kW
Cummins QSK-19C engine with full
electronic control, dual overhead
camshafts, a variable output turbo
system, and oil change intervals of
up to 500 hours.
The first thing operators will notice
in the TD-40C Tier II is the improved
ease-of-operation. A single left hand
joystick controls all machine motion
functions direction, gear ranges,
and steering modes. Steering
includes 2-speed geared steering,
clutch/brake, and pivot modes.
Other improvements include
a 4 inch (100 mm) wider track
gauge, which at 98 inches (2.49
m) provides improved side slope
stability and increased cooling
airflow area. The blade lift cylinders
have been relocated forward to give
more direct blade lift force, and
the cylinder crosstube has been
eliminated for easier servicing. All
hydraulic hoses to the tilt and pitch
cylinders are completely enclosed.
Enquiries 322
Dual role
During construction of the Comalco
Alumina Refinery (CAR) project
in Gladstone, in Queensland,
Australia, Bechtel Australia relied
on three Alimak industrial lifts
operated as construction site
hoists to move personnel and
materials. Once operational, the
refinery will continue to use the
lifts for industrial access
The largest lift, a SE2400FC
was installed on the alumina
calcinations building in March last
year. Initially installed at the fourth
floor level as a construction hoist,
it was extended floor by floor as
building progressed to the seventh
floor, with a final lift height of
44 m. Featuring a 2400 kg
capacity and 0.6 m/s travel speed,
the lift has car dimensions of
2210 x 1560 mm.
With an on-site power supply
rating of 690 V, the Alimak
installation team had to install
transformers to each lift assembly
to step-down the voltage to
420 V operation at 50 Hz. All three
lifts were specified by Comalco as
stainless steel cars together with
all landing doors. The masts for
contracts 330 and 490 feature a
galvanised finish with the unit for
contract 420 painted to meet a
higher specification.
Enquiries 323
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