CRUSH, SCREEN, EXCEL

The crushing and screening equipment market — which is driven by aggregate and construction industries, road projects, and railway lines — is believed to grow at a faster pace.

Geology and Reserves of Indian Coal

India ranks second amongst the coal producing countries of the world in terms of annual coal production. However, in respect of coal resources, it is endowed with less than 1 per cent of world coal resources.

“Majority of our equipment functions on diesel.”

Jaideep Shekhar, Managing Director, Terex India, speaks on the investment made in the Indian market.

“Majority of our equipment functions on diesel.”

Jaideep Shekhar, Managing Director, Terex India, speaks on the investment made in the Indian market.

Innovations in Mining!

Organised by CII, the 16th edition of the International Mining and Machinery Exhibition (IMME) - India's only focused fair for the mining industry was held between 16 to 19 November 2022 at Rajarhat, Kolkata.

Mining opportunities!

Government’s thrust on coal mining is expected to significantly impact demand for mining equipment.

Raimondi Cranes unveils new brand and company vision

Raimondi debuts a renovated look built upon solid foundations

Lifting up!

The hoist market is expected to grow at a CAGR of up to 7.3 per cent till 2025.

Vögele Mobile Power Feeder Increasing Footprints In India

Since 2006, the VÖGELE mobile power feeders, are in use in various national highway projects in Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Gujarat.

Reaching new heights

In India, construction hoists have become very popular in the past decade. They are usually used for high-rise towers of height 70 m or more undergoing construction or renovation.

We are bullish on the long-term demand for crushers & screeners

Amol Sinha, General Manager, Terex India

VÖGELE MT 3000-2 OFFSET Power Feeder: Paving the roads for the future

VÖGELE is the world market leader in Asphalt paving and offers a right paver for every application with various combination of different paving widths and also offers state-of-the-art Power Feeders especially for the large-scale job sites to offer reliable, uninterrupted transfer of mix to the pavers.

New generation Vögele feeders

The MT 3000-3i Standard and MT 3000-3i Offset power feeders from Vögele guarantees constant, smooth transfer of material.

AUMUND supplies concept and products for greenfield cement project in Russia

Russian construction company ASK Cement is building a greenfield cement plant near Yekaterinburg in the Ural region. AUMUND F?rdertechnik GmbH is significantly involved in the implementation of this greenfield project, currently the only one of its kind in Russia.

Turn to Digital and Automation

Digitalisation, automation, analytics, predictive maintenance, etc are the present day solutions to make the fleet agile and sweat.

Crusher feeding with AUMUND arched plate conveyors

In 2015, Cementownia Warta was the first Polish company to make the decision to install an AUMUND arched plate conveyor, for hopper discharge of clinker and sticky raw materials such as natural gypsum.

CRUSHING BARRIERS

Fragmented aggregate mining, as well as issues related to regulations and liquidity, are threatening the growth of the crushing and screening equipment segment in India.

Effective Dust Prevention in Bulk Handling

ScrapeTec's virtually maintenance-free dust control system extends the service life of conveyor belts and reduce cleaning requirements of the entire conveyor system.

Caterpillar delivers equipment and collaborative support

Caterpillar offers a wide range of equipment and solutions for underground metal mining and coal mining in India.

Scaling New Heights

An anticipated growth in high-rise constructions is going to drive the demand for advanced construction hoists in the coming years.

CE components market overview

The components, accessories and spares market is all set for a renewed growth in future in the light of increased construction activities.

Siemens, MineSense join hands for real-time measurement of mined ore

Siemens and MineSense have formed an exclusive cooperation on the real-time measurement of ore grade and ore characteristics for conveyors.

Meeting intelligence and power

Going forward, the focus of hydraulics is expected to be a combination of hydraulics and electronics that will deliver smarter products with a mix of the intelligence of electronics and the power density of hydraulics.

New bulk handling solution

SAMSON Materials Handling has introduced the new generation STORMAJOR?in three models.

Putzmeister to showcase mining solutions at IMME 2018

Putzmeister, a worldwide leading solution provider for pumping, mixing and placing concrete, mortar and industrial solids, will be showcasing its low profile concrete mixers and concrete spraying equipment used in mines and tunnels, at the IMME 2018 in Kolkata.

We create the right product mix for customer productivity

Portable air compressors play a pivotal role in quarrying and mining applications. The quarrying application specifically, is a segment of paramount importance, looking at the amount of stone which is required for infrastructure projects.

Putzmeister launches transit mixers

To support the clients comprehensively, Putzmeister has added the first transit mixers P6 and P7 to its offering. With a capacity of 6 cu m and 7 cu m respectively, theserobust machines are designed for great performance.

Hydraulic Hose and Fittings

Hydraulic systems are widely used in off-highway equipment when heavy force or torque is involved, such as lifting loads of several tonnes, crushing or pressing strong materials like rock and solid metals, and digging, lifting, and moving large amounts of earth.

Cost-efficient logistics drives

In plants with many drive units, the total cost of ownership (TCO) can be reduced by up to 70 per cent through intelligent management of variants. Therefore, Nord Drivesystems has established three preferred sizes for efficient variable-frequency drives in material handling and conveyor applications.

Conveyor systems are lifeline to mining industry

Major types of conveyors used in mining include mobile/shiftable conveyors, overland belt conveyor, overland pipe conveyor, apron conveyor, reclaim feeders and sandwich belt high angle conveyor and pony belt conveyor for underground mining.

Safe Mining

Blasting method used in mining can be dangerous in mines closer to inhabited locations. Abhinay Hatewar explains the advantages of blast-free mining over the blasting method in mining.

Revival on Cards?

India is witnessing an improved growth trend in coal mining, as Coal India Ltd (CIL) is aiming an output of one billion tonne by 2020. CIL has earmarked a capital investment of Rs 57,000 crore, as part of the road map for one billion tonne target, with a planned capex of Rs 8,500 crore in 2017-18.

We expect good growth in demand for compressors

The equipment industry is in constant evolution where there is not just product innovation but also application innovation. New technology also creates new opportunities and improved ways of using equipment.

Hydraulic Hoses & Fittings

Hydraulic hose and fittings is one of the most important components in fluid power transmission. Selection of the right hose depends on various factors viz, operating pressure range, temperatures, abrasion resistance, and application and flow requirements. One should also consider the type of fluid conveyed and the application.

Recycling Economically

Time is money, especially in road construction. When it comes to cost efficiency, being able to put all equipment to maximum use is a critical factor. Consequently, it is a major advantage when a machine can be used flexibly, like the 3800 CR recycler from Wirtgen, which can use the up-cut and down-cut cold recycling processes or operate as a high-output milling machine.

Building Better Roads

The Ministry of Surface Transport has set an objective of building 40 km of roads a day from 2017-18 from the current level of 18 km a day. This has resulted in a paradigm shift in the use of road construction and rehabilitation methods and technologies.

Technology for Africa

Wirtgen supplies sophisticated and practical technologies that are designed for extreme working conditions.

We have launched five important products in all categories

KYB-Conmat caters to concrete production, concrete conveying, concrete transportation, concrete pumping, concrete laying and building construction.

Metso offers in-the-pit solutions for mining

Metso?s comprehensive in-the-pit solutions (ITPS) trim the operations by optimising the entire process - from design to selection of machinery and to production. This results in a savings of water and energy, and a cost reduction of up to 35 per cent.

Aligned with CE Growth

High pressure, large diameter and volumetric capacity hoses fitted with appropriately speced fittings and protection covering are key ingredients for heavy construction and mining machinery. Such hoses have endured extreme usage under adverse to poor operating cycles and environment.

Paving on a High

Asphalt paver was developed by Barbar Green Co that originally manufactured material handling systems. In 1929, the Chicago Testing Laboratory approached them to use their material loaders to construct asphalt roads.

Metso offers in-the-pit solutions for mining

Metso's comprehensive in-the-pit solutions (ITPS) trim the operations by optimising the entire process - from design to selection of machinery and to production. This results in a savings of water and energy, and a cost reduction of up to 35 per cent. Metso?s sophisticated ITPS offering includes concept and feasibility studies, design and engineering, equipment and systems, procurement and commissioning as well as maintenance and operation.

Witnessing Quantum Jump

In light of the various infrastructure development initiatives by our government and expansion plans declared by various related agencies, the Bulk Material Handling Equipment (BMHE) sector

Turning Waste into Energy

Putzmeister is the expert when it comes to designing and building plants that employ sophisticated systems engineering. The storage and use of sludge and high-density materials is performing an increasingly important role in the diverse field of environmental technology.

Touching The Next Level

The demand for concrete equipment and ready mix concrete (RMC) is charting an upward trend on the back of momentum in infrastructure development and to a lesser extent, real estate.

Long Distance Concrete Pumping

HCC is executing Sainj Hydroelectric Project which is a run of the river development on river Sainj - a tributary of River Beas in Kullu District of Himachal Pradesh

On Course for Success

Bright prospects lie ahead for dumpers, but cost-effective conveyors may pose serious competition in the future, finds Charu Bahri. Industry voices affirm a turnaround has happened in the off highway dumper segment

Large Miners Forward

While the global mining industry is on the decline, India is witnessing a reverse trend. Many international mining equipment manufacturers are showcasing their products at BAUMA 2016, Germany, in a big way, at a time when Coal India

Fuelonomics Drive Developments

Mining Growth

India is on track to overtake the US as the second-largest coal consumer after China this decade. India wants to more than double coal output to 1.5 billion tonne by 2020. The central government has already taken specific actions including e-auctions of coal blocks; 28 blocks are already allocated and more blocks to be e-auctioned soon.

Mining - A New Chapter

Finally, there is good news for the Indian mining industry. The Indian Parliament has recently passed the Coal Mines Special Provisions Bill and Mines and Minerals Development (MMDR). Definitely, a huge shot in the arm for this industry and all its stakeholders.

Engineered for Success

Concrete pumping at Putzmeister has come a long way since its founder Karl Schlecht designed a mortar machine in 1958 based on his diploma thesis at the University of Stuttgart.

Smart Hydraulics

Hydraulics industry in India is on a revival mode with new designs, materials, and manufacturing technologies are coming into the market. In the coming years, energy efficiency, fuel consumption, and the life-cycle of machines will become the major deciding factors for hydraulic systems.

Eaton develops solutions that drive sustainable growth around the globe.

At Eaton, our singular focus is on helping customers manage power more efficiently, reliably and safely. We see more electronic controls making their way into hydraulic solutions. The objective here is to make hydraulics smarter than ever through increased automation.

Schwing concrete pumps have set the standard for modern concrete conveying.

With worldwide experience and up-to-date technology, Schwing has designed highly efficient and low-maintenance pumps ideal for long-term use under the most severe conditions. The innovative concrete boom pumps came into being in order to make the tedious process of carrying concrete for heights easy, says VG Sakthikumar, Wholetime Director Operations, Schwing Stetter India. Excerpts of the interview.

Indian economy could well bounce back with the initiatives taken by the government

For the last two years, the business of Indian bulk material handling has been riding a very bumpy road filled with potholes in the form dynamic fluid situations, uncertainty, ambiguous status, and other such obstacles.

Bulk material handling and processing solutions

Bevcon Wayors offers new generation innovative conveying systems for bulk material handling and processing solutions for core industries like power, steel, cement mining and minerals.

The government should form a task force team to clear all pending projects.

Bevcon is passionate about providing solutions to complex issues. We can and do provide the best possible solutions in the areas of environmental, energy conservation, cost-effective and reliable material handling solutions for the mining sector,says Y Srininvas Reddy, Managing Director, Bevcon Wayors. Excerpts from the interview.

Atlas Copco for IFF aid

Choosing VSD compressor technology from Atlas Copco has helped International Flavours and Fragrances (IFF), a leading global creator of flavours and fragrances for consumer products, achieve major energy savings at its UK manufacturing plant in Haverhill, Suffolk. IFF is a long-standing customer of Atlas Copco Compressors who, prior to the expansion programme, had originally installed an oil-free, fixed speed ZT3A together with a ZT290 machine on a service contract at the site

Sandvik bags MH orders

Sandvik Mining has secured major material handling (MH) contracts in South America and Australia. The combined value of the contracts exceeds SEK950 million. The orders include design and supply of conveying systems with a total length of 8.9 km.

Gangnam Style

Putzmeister provides efficient concrete pumping for the construction of the Lotte World Tower in Seoul, South Korea.The Lotte World Tower, a building made of steel, glass and concrete 123 floors from the ground floor up.

Boom Pumps from Schwing

Schwing Stetter has designed highly efficient and low-wear pumps ideal for long-term use under the most severe conditions.Schwing Stetter concrete pumps set the standard for modern concrete conveying.

Improving Cost-efficiency

Improvements in cost-efficiency, noise control, environmental design and ergonomics - the construction industry is facing such demands on many fronts. The good news is that not only the OEMs.

S-valve technology

The S-valve technology allows pumping with higher concrete pressure to reach higher output at greater heights. At the same time, the wear and tear of an S-valve pump is lower and so the operation costs are considerably lower.

Bevcon Goes from Strength to Strength

Bevcon Wayors is among India?s leading providers of high-quality, technologically advanced integrated bulk material handling and processing solutions.Formed with the intent of catering to the rising demand for bulk material handling solutions, Bevcon Wayors has come a long way by evolving as an industry leader that offers high-quality, technologically advanced bulk material handling systems.

BAUER BC Trench Cutter Technology

BAUER hydraulic trench cutter system, the most advanced excavation system, has opened new horizons for the use of the diaphragm wall technique in terms of quality, safety and speed. The constant or even exponential increase of population density in urban agglomeration areas is a global trend.

New Generation Conveying Systems

Bevcon Wayors in collaboration with multiple foreign companies has successfully brought new generation conveying systems and techniques to the Indian market.With increasing space constraints, many a time conventional conveying techniques fail to serve the purpose.

Boom Pumps from Schwing Stetter

With worldwide experience and up-to-date technology, Schwing Stetter has designed highly efficient and low-wearing pumps ideal for long-term use under the most severe conditions.Schwing Stetter concrete pumps set the standard for modern concrete conveying.

MB crusher bucket

MB products are being used for important construction in Brazil ahead of the 2014 World Cup. It's a Brazilian challenge for the Italian company MB, leader in the earthmoving and construction industry: its products have been in use for several months at various sites across the country

BC Trench Cutter Technology

BC trench cutter technology is the most advanced technology for cut-off walls in hydroelectric power schemes.

Sandvik bags mining order

Sandvik Mining has entered an agreement for the delivery of a large materials handling and crushing system for a copper mine with a customer in South America.

From Strength to Strength

A pioneer in introducing mechanised bulk material handling equipment in India, today Elecon has become the single largest company with a composite range of almost all types of bulk material handling equipment and products.

We are developing mobile, compatible plants and conveyors

Our service engineers are well trained in all aspects of the equipment on hand and also on the processing side of the plant to help achieve optimum performance, says Ravi Thakur, Managing Director, Amarshiva.

New Leader in Pumps

The largest Chinese-German transaction to date, the Sany-Putzmeister merger will create new global leader for concrete pumps.Finally, it?s official that the Putzmeister Holding GmbH, one of the leading players in the concrete equipment industry has been taken over by Sany Heavy Industry. Sany, based in Changsha, is a large Chinese producer of construction machinery.

MCS facility in Pune

Mahindra Conveyor Systems (MCS) has set up a new facility at Ambadwet in Pirangut near Pune. The facility will supply high quality conveying equipment, mainly to the cement industry in India.

We have doubled our capacity for batching plants and concrete pumps

Knowledge transfer is the focus area in Aquarius. The training courses con?ducted by Aquarius provide all the basic skills required for operation and main?tenance of various equipment dealt by the company, says AV Dikshit, Technical Director, Aquarius Engineers

S-valve Technology

The S-valve technology allows pumping with higher concrete pressure to reach higher output at greater heights. At the same time, the wear and tear of an S-valve pump is lower and so the operation costs are considerably lower, writes Michael Schmid ? Lindenmayer.

Concrete pumps for precast plants

Bernd Maerkert tells about the potential for concrete pumps in precast plants, with respect to application fields, technical process optimisation and feasibility.

Anaconda is a solution-focused company

We see a very good opportunity in the construction, demo?lition waste and solid waste recycling market and will focus on that area as our equipment is designed and built to cater to that industry as well, says Saurabh Khanna, Senior Business Development Manager - India, Anaconda Equipment International.

Nawa has been a prime mover in CSE industry since 1998

Track-mounted crushing, screening and conveying equipment are some of the latest innovations in this industry. Nawa will also be introducing this machinery in 2012 in India totally manufactured in Nawa plants.

We will be launching new concrete reclaimers in 2011

The configuration and the capacities of RMC plants are expected to change and we expect higher capacity plants to increase its demand phenomenally, by at least 50 per cent over the next couple of years,? says Amit Popatwala, Director?Sales and Marketing, WAM India. 0 - - 13798 14 162 2011-02-01 00:00:00.000 Equipment India Innovative approach to product design is the key to success

?Energy-efficient systems will be in great demand and hence, LED lights and other efficient power systems will dominate the market,? says Ashish Garg, Director, Aska Equipments. Speaking to Equipment India, Navdeep throws light on the emerging trends in the lighting industry. Excerpts from the interview.

From manufacturing worship lamps, Aska has come a long way by creating a niche that provides lighting solutions to different verticals. To what would you attribute the success?
Innovative approach to product design, manufacturing and marketing are some key success factors for us.

How do you look at the evolution of the lighting industry in India?
Power is becoming expensive and unavailable in our country. It is the energy efficiency of lighting systems which can deliver better luminous characteristics, and that is likely to dominate the market in the future.

What is the potential for lighting products in verticals like mining, construction and disaster or rescue operations?
Endurable and energy-efficient lighting systems which are light and easily transportable will have good potential. It is, however, difficult to boil it down to a specific figure as there are vast applications in mining as well as disaster and rescue operations.

What will be the market for mobile lighting towers, and also tell us about the range offered by Aska?
The Indian mobile light tower industry is highly fragmented and so are the product variations. Attempts to quantify the market size have not yielded any conclusive results. Estimates put up by some of the industry players have mentioned that the mobile light tower market may range from 1,000-2,000 units per annum (pa). Aska manufactures complete and integrated mobile light towers with tower heights of nine and 18 m. We have also introduced solar-powered mobile light towers which offer the unique benefits of harnessed energy.

How strong is Aska is in the remote lighting systems solutions?
We are the market leaders and are continuously working on product improvements and further developments to light up areas which need urgent attention and where no other system can be successful.

What are latest trends in lighting solutions in India? What is the scope for solar lighting in different verticals?
As mentioned earlier, energy-efficient systems will be in good demand and hence, LED lights and other efficient power systems will dominate the market. Solar lighting systems have already attracted the attention of many and are becoming hugely popular; although initial investment is high, there are virtually no maintenance costs.

What is the scenario in LEDs in this segment?
LED lighting solutions, being energy-efficient and durable are the latest developments in this industry. Escalating energy costs and unpredictable power availability has necessitated alternative developments and LED is among the prominent ones. LED is going to be in the vanguard of lighting systems in the years to come despite being more expensive.

Could you brief us about the portable inflatable emergency lighting system, its reach and advantages?
It is a lighting system which can be carried to a site where no other power source can reach. It is a compact, light (45 kg) and portable lighting system which is capable of illuminating an area of 10,000 sq m for eight hours without refueling. This system is quick and can illuminate in just three minutes while using the most energy-efficient lighting system.

What are the products and services offered by your company, in the rescue equipment range?
Inflatable lighting towers, water mist fire fighting systems, LED lighting systems and emergency cutters are some of the products that Aska offers.

How do you look at the threat of imports from LCC?
We do not see any noteworthy or significant threats, as the cost of manufacturing in India will still be advantageous.

What are your capex plans for the next fiscal?
We are currently consolidating our future plans and will take a final decision as soon as possible.

How are exports doing for Aska now?
We are not making any extra effort to export as of now, due to our commitments in the domestic market.

How is Aska placed to meet the surging demands for advanced products and services in this evolving scenario?
The infrastructure sector has been in the limelight for a few years now. Although the global slowdown did make some impact on Indian infrastructure as well, it cannot be termed a tough situation; I would rather call it as a minor hiccup which passed fast. Aska has its plans in place, to meet any sudden upsurge in demand and has already geared up its production capacities to supply at the shortest notice.

How has the company fared in the last two quarters and how does Aska look at ending this fiscal?
Aska has performed consistently well in the market, thanks to the progressive design and quality manufacturing policies that have been laid out by the management. We hope to achieve a growth of over 30 per cent this fiscal.

What sort of topline growth are you looking at in the next five years and which sector do you see the growth coming from?
The construction sector has moved from traditionalism to modernism in the recent past owing to market requirements of efficient and quality delivery systems. Our company fits this bill from the very beginning and has been a pioneer in its field. We plan to continue the current rate of growth in our business in the coming years and hope that besides the infrastructure sector, construction, power and industrial applications will also facilitate growth.

Tunnel work in Sweden

The Putzmeister concrete pumps help in creating a slab track system in a city tunnel in Sweden.