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Mastering Hydraulic Hose Selection

Choosing the right hydraulic hoses is critical for system performance and safety. This article offers essential insights into hose selection, covering factors like pressure ratings, diameters, materials, and safety considerations, ensuring optimal functionality and risk mitigation.

Booming Demand

Industrial cranes are witnessing a soaring demand as they play a crucial role in various sectors, from construction to logistics, contributing to India's infrastructural growth.

Recent crane designs incorporate automation from the past few years

Neeraj Waghela, Head – Product Development, ElectroMech Material Handling Systems (India), speaks on what sets the company’s cranes apart from competitors in terms of design, functionality, and performance.

We’re also moving towards fully electric machines

In the bustling world of crushing and screening machinery, Terex India stands as a prominent player. We sat down with Neil Robinson, Product and Applications Manager, Powerscreen, to discuss their approach to the Indian market and their commitment to delivering efficient, sustainable, and technologically advanced solutions.

Selecting the right hydraulic hose

Hoses typically become heavier for any given length, with added layers of reinforcing wire, as the working pressure requirement increases.

Inching towards $5 trn economy

Infrastructure growth will play a significant role in achieving India’s target of being a 5 trillion economy by 2025. It is imperative to ensure sustainability during this journey, writes SP Rajan of L&T.

Coal continues to be the major demand driver in mining

Arvind K Garg, Senior Vice President and Head, L&T Construction and Mining Machinery, speaks on the construction and mining equipment market in India.

Putzmeister showcases future of concrete construction at bauma 2022

Concrete pumping with zero emissions – with the innovative hybrid iONTRON Truck Mounted Concrete Pump

Wirtgen’s 90 exhibits and 33 world premieres

In Munich, the Wirtgen Group is presenting sustainable – and therefore pioneering – solutions for the road construction industry and is once more demonstrating its outstanding powers of innovation.

Heading towards a new high!

After two years of lull, the excavator market should grow again and reach 25,000 units in 2022.

B&B to showcase its innovation at IMHX

IMHX will open for business at the NEC, Birmingham, on September 6-8, 2022

Volvo upgrades its largest wheel loader

The flagship of Volvo Construction Equipment wheel loaders, the 56-tonne L350H has been upgraded to increase productivity, fuel efficiency and profitability, the company says.

Loaded with opportunities

The wheel loader market is estimated to be valued at over $23.74 billion by 2030. It is anticipated to reach a CAGR of over 8.9 per cent during the forecast period from 2022 to 2030.

At L&T, customer centricity has been at the core of all activities

At L&T, customer centricity has been at the core of all activities and decisions. With our credo ‘In Service lies Success’, we have continuously provided superior value delivery to customers both in terms of the latest technology and superior performance products aided by unmatched after-sales support.

Ammann has scaled up production with a range of 11 models of asphalt plants

The infrastructure and construction sector especially the road sector has witnessed rapid growth during the past few years primarily Government both at the state and center realising the importance of building a strong road network thereby boosting the economy.

Ammann has scaled up production with range of 11 models of asphalt plants: MD of Ammann

Anand Sundaresan, MD of Ammann India, speaks on current demand trend for asphalt mix in India

From site to site: The new MK 73-3.1 from Liebherr in action

Short setup times, high-performance lifting – the new Liebherr MK 73-3.1 mobile construction crane proves its worth as a compact taxi crane for everyday construction site use. It can handle multiple jobs in different locations on the same day without any difficulty, and is able to reach construction sites in densely built-up areas with ease.

From site to site: The new MK 73-3.1 from Liebherr in action

Compact dimensions make the mobile construction crane the perfect choice for projects in densely built-up areas

With infra plans in place, there will be continuous growth for hydraulic excavators

Initially during first quarter of FY2021 there was decline in sales of hydraulic excavators due to pandemic. During second quarter the sales have improved and subsequently, during third and fourth quarter the sales of crawler excavators has picked up and ended with a total sales growth of 8 per cent compared to previous FY2020.

The new MK 73-3.1 mobile construction crane from Liebherr

Mobile construction cranes are predestined to be used as taxi cranes and, with this in mind, the MK 73-3.1 is also designed for one-man operation.

The new MK 73-3.1 mobile construction crane from Liebherr

The new MK 73-3.1 mobile construction crane is the smallest in Liebherr’s mobile construction crane family and complements the crane series comprising the MK 88- 4.1 and MK 140.

What’s new – and what’s next – in sustainable asphalt production

Sustainability has been part of the roadbuilding conversation for decades. Yet improvements that make the methods and machines more environmentally friendly continue to gain momentum.

The long-term growth for construction equipment is intact

India's infrastructure sector is poised to grow significantly with the increasing demand for development of key infrastructure projects.

Industrial Cranes: Looking for a Turnaround

Industrial crane market is back to pre-pandemic levels thanks to pent-up demand. An analysis of where the opportunities lie.

Welspun One to set up 110-acre warehousing project in Bhiwandi

Designed to global standards and Green Building Certification requirements, the project is positioned to become a key asset in the hub of Mumbai’s warehousing market.

SANY launches new ultra-large excavators

SANY announced an expanded product portfolio for the ultra-large excavators.

The long-term growth for construction equipment is intact

India's infrastructure sector is poised to grow significantly with the increasing demand for development of key infrastructure projects.

Port Infra Needs Facelift

Developing new ports and terminals and the revival of old infrastructure at major ports in the country are expected to open up new opportunities for port equipment companies.

Kalmar contributes to better cargo handling practices

Sustainable, eco-efficient and environment-friendly logistic solutions will be the future of the ports and logistics industry.

Kubota unveils prototype electric mini excavator

Kubota Corporation unveiled prototype of electric mini excavator at a new product exhibition held in Kyoto City.

Hy-Brid Lifts introduces LeakGuard? system for surface protection

Hy-Brid Lifts, the top manufacturer of high-quality, low-level access equipment, introduced their trademarked LeakGuard? integrated system for surface protection, providing 110 per cent hydraulic fluid containment.

Kubota unveils prototype electric tractor and mini excavator

Kubota Corporation unveiled prototypes of electric tractors and electric mini excavators, which are currently under development, at a new product exhibition held in Kyoto City.

Safety for mobile Machines

As mobile machinery becomes increasingly automated, its manufacturers must address the requirements of the European Machinery Directive and the topic of safety technology.

The level of automation in CE has skyrocketed

B&R's modular X90 control and I/O system brings all the functionality of advanced automation solution to construction equipment.

Handling methods need to be upgraded at Indian ports

Kalmar has been pioneer in many path-breaking technologies in port handling solutions. Praveen Waychal, Director - Solution Sales, India Region, Cargotec India, elaborates on the Indian port scenario and the latest container handling solutions.

Good transshipment facilities will drive port sector growth

In spite of the vast coastline and more port facilities across the coastline, India is still lagging behind many ports in the region in cargo handling efficiency. Anil Bhatia, Vice President - Sales & Marketing, TIL, elaborates on the market scenario and outlook.

On growth track

Industrial cranes are mainly used in the manufacturing sector to handle loads. The major manufacturing sectors include, steel, paper, automobile, and all engineering product manufacturing.

Pushing Boundaries

With the demand for excavators growing in the market, OEMs are introducing new features to further improve the efficiency and productivity of the machines, helping in quick and qualitative project execution.

LED Light Towers with Generator

New Chicago Pneumatic LED light towers with integrated generator offer reliable illumination for remote worksites.

Wheel Loaders from JCB

JCB wheeled loaders are known for productivity, reliability and efficiency. These machines are primarily used for loading, unloading and bulk material movement in sectors such as mining, quarry and crushers etc.

We will be showcasing our latest products first time in India

Indian construction equipment (CE) industry was always expected to be poised for growth and what we are now witnessing is realisation of these expectations. The industry is maturing both in the scale and breadth of equipment being manufactured across market segments.

LED Light Towers with Generator

Chicago Pneumatic has extended its range of electrically-powered light towers with the launch of two new models, the CPLT V2 LED and CPLT V3 LED.

On a Brighter Note

The government's increased focus on port infrastructure and through budget and Sagar Mala programme has opened new growth avenues for port equipment industry and is looking forward to a brighter future in India.

Chicago Pneumatic introduces LED light towers with integrated generator

Chicago Pneumatic has extended its range of electrically-powered light towers with the launch of two new models, the CPLT V2 LED and CPLT V3 LED.

Aiming for New Heights

Sany has made its presence felt in Indian construction equipment market with its quality range of equipment. Be it excavators, cranes, or concrete equipment, Sany has created a niche market in India. In its 15 years of service to Indian market, Sany has become the market leader in crane business.

CPLT H6LED Light Tower

Chicago Pneumatic has launched its seventh light tower. Equipped with wheels and featuring high-efficiency LED lamps with specially-designed optics to maximise light coverage and brightness, the new CPLT H6LED offers greater luminosity and improved transportability with the goal of reducing overall operational costs

Growth | The Way Forward

Industrial cranes are the backbone of manufacturing, infrastructure and construction in the country. In light of economy revival and Make-in-India drive in the country, the market for this equipment is expected to grow many fold in the coming decade.

Chicago Pneumatic launches new light tower

Chicago Pneumatic has launched its seventh light tower. Equipped with wheels and featuring high-efficiency LED lamps with specially-designed optics to maximise light coverage and brightness, the new CPLT H6LED offers greater luminosity and improved transportability with the goal of reducing overall operational costs.

Sany Group bags JNPT contract for E-RTG cranes

Sany Group has signed a contract today with the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) for design, manufacture and supply of 15 numbers of Electrically-operated Rubber Tyred Gantry Cranes (E-RTGCs).

Sany Group bags JNPT contract for E-RTG cranes

Sany Group has signed a contract today with the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) for design, manufacture and supply of 15 numbers of Electrically-operated Rubber Tyred Gantry Cranes (E-RTGCs).

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.

Going Green in MHE

Indian warehousing and logistics sector is booming. JLL India reports that the warehousing and logistics sector in the country received a whopping investment of Rs 1,438 crore through two major deals in 2015.

MHE Batteries

Driven by the advent of global logistics players also entering the Indian arena, electrically operated material handling equipment market is expected to grow exponentially, in light of their major thrusts and initiatives to develop warehousing hubs, all over the country.

BWSL: A Triumph of Precision Engineering

Bandra-Worli Sea Link (BWSL) is the first-of-its-kind civil engineering marvel on Mumbai?s coastline. With its cable-stayed towers soaring gracefully skywards, the sea link is a reflection of the modern infrastructure that Mumbai added in its progress towards becoming a world-class city.

Safety and Productivity at Heights

With the projects are going taller, demand for safe and productive vertical reach equipment is on the rise. Working at height has always been associated with a risk factor.

Optimising Fuel Efficiency

Transmission solutions play a vital role in the overall performance of an equipment. Availability of the latest technologies in transmission solutions have helped OEMs to improve the efficiency level of their equipment.

ZF transmissions are tailor-made for different applications

ZF has recently strengthened its business development footprint for the Indian market through establishing a local engineering resource. Suresh KV, President for ZF in India elaborates on the company?s solutions to the CE industry.

Hydraulic System Care & Maintenance

Proper maintenance of hydraulic system and the hydraulic oil is crucial in maximising uptime and reducing maintenance cost. Hydraulic machines power the moving parts of many kinds industrial machines

Working with Ease

Pearl Mineral and Mines, one of the top producers, processors and exporters of granite in India, has a fleet of 15 Volvo machines constitutes six units of EC360BLC, eight units of EC380DL and one L350F.

Innovative Solutions

Schwing Stetter India, a hundred-per cent subsidiary of Schwing GMBH (Germany), is pioneer in the manufacturing of ready-mix concrete equipment. They produce a wide range of concrete equipment like batching plants, concrete pumps, recycling plants and transit mixers.

We are at the forefront of developing new green technologies.

We have invested even in this lean period and have built our capacities for the long period of sustained growth, says Kennady V Kaipally, Country Manager, Mobile & Wind Solutions, Bonfiglioli Transmissions. Excerpts from the interview

Crushers and Screens from Terex Finlay

Terex Finlay has introduced three new products in the crushing and screening range. These include J-1175 dual power jaw crusher, C-1540 dual power cone crusher, and 693+ inclined screen incorporating innovative Spaleck screen box.

Bearings for Smooth and Durable Functioning

Not as interesting or inspiring as a tiny transistor in an electronic circuit, a bearing is as important as a transistor when it comes to the smooth functioning of a machine.

Electrification of Tractors

Electrification of tractors?as a farm equipment?may be tougher than electrifying cars and commercial vehicles. However, it is likely to become a reality, writes Bhushan Mhapralkar. Unlike passenger cars or trucks, tractors have several different standardised interfaces.

Oerlikon Fairfield to Launch Hybrid Electric Drivetrain

The new driveline system to be launched during the ConExpo is a complete series electric driveline system from engine to wheel featuring an innovative energy recovery system. Oerlikon Fairfield will unveil its new patent-pending hybrid electric drivetrain technology at the upcoming ConExpo-Con/Agg trade show from 4-8 March at the Las Vegas Convention Center. This technology is a complete series electric driveline system from engine to wheel featuring an innovative energy recovery system.

Specialists on the job

Atlas Copco compressor units provide base load and back up peak 7 bar air to the drilling and roof bolting equipment, and the water pumps. Compressors from Atlas Copco are providing an essential supply of compressed air to coal extraction operations for Unity Mine in the Neath Valley.

Aggresand for Efficient Operation

The newly launched modular wash plant Aggresand" by Terex Washing System's (TWS) brings together aggregate and sand washing on one modular chassis, producing three aggregates and two sands on one machine. The main objective in developing the Aggresand plant was to meet our customers

High capacity floating cranes

In open sea or sheltered waters, efficiency and flexibility are the main factors of a floating crane. Floating crane is a specialised lifting equipment mounted on the vessel, which can be maneuvered to any location in the sea or river for lifting heavy loads.

ZF: Specialist for Chassis Technology

ZF is a leading worldwide automotive supplier for driveline and chassis technology.ZF took up the challenge of responding to permanent changes within the markets and developed into the technology leader for drivelines by supplying highly innovative products.

World's first hybrid reach stacker

The new reach stacker, 4531 TB5 HL T, promises fuel consumption and emissions with at least 30 per cent while offering improved performance. KONECRANES has recently announced the introduction of the world's first hybrid reach stacker,

Rock valve technology

The rock valve patented by Schwing powers majority of pumps manufactured by the company. The valve system has several advantages which has made it a favourite of contractors worldwide.

We are very focused on fuel-efficient concrete pumps

We are offering boom pumps starting from 20 m class up to 43 m class. In future, based on the customer need and availability of suitable truck chassis, we will offer boom pumps with a reach of more than 43 m,

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.

Wirtgen Group Mineral Technologies

The Wirtgen Group's Mineral Technologies division offers a well-matched range of products for mining and processing useful minerals with the Wirtgen Surface Miners and Kleemann crushing and screening machines. Extracting minerals in opencast deposits and processing mineral raw materials places great demands on man and machine

We have set up an independent service and repairs business

We are in the design stage to launch our service business with a lot of strength and power, and we are committed to support our customers fully,

Bauer is committed to fuel-efficient and environment....

Bauer is globally known for its advanced and innovative solutions in foundation industry. So, our key strength is our technology, continuous research and development for new, more efficient equipment and their applications,

New Range of Ride-on Trowels

Atlas Copco Construction Tools is launching a new range of three ride-on trowels for concrete floor specialists and rental companies. Their robust design, smooth operation and very good balance ensure top class concrete surfaces.

We constantly monitor our products to ensure minimum downtime

We test our prototypes, in our chemical and electrical laboratory, to ensure that the specification set out by the customer is met, before we embark on regular production, says Shankar Swamy, Managing Partner, Sharana Industries.

Solid Performance

The new Cat 770G and Cat 772G off-highway trucks deliver solid performance and superior reliability and durability. The new Cat? 770G off-highway truck is a 40-tonne class model designed and built for demanding construction, quarry and mining applications.

Offerings from Groz

G roz, a respectable name amongst the world?s largest manufacturers of lubrication and fluid-handling equipment, has a wide and varied range of products. The Groz range of lubrication equipment that covers oiling, greasing and fuel handling is by far the most comprehensive range offered by any one manufacturer.

An introduction to the AP/APM212 family

Gearpumps are widely used in modern hydraulic systems thanks to their high performance, long service life, and lowpurchase and maintenance costs.

Ural Trucks on a Roll

The Ural Aryan range of heavy-duty trucks is all about efficiency and convenience. In 2005, the four-decade old, Kolkata-based Motijug Agencies decided to enter into an exclusive technical tie-up with Miass-based Russian heavy-duty truck-maker, Uralaz.

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.

Buyer's Guide to Overhead Cranes

Raman, Head - Design, ElectroMech, attempts to demystify matters and assist prospective buyers of electric overhead travelling cranes.

Re-launch of the Fluke 345

Fluke Corporation, an industry innovator in compact, professional electronic test tools has announced the re-launch of Fluke 345 power quality clamp meter, designed as a tool for servicing and commissioning electronic switching loads including variable frequency drives, electronic lighting and uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems.

Tunnel work in Sweden

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

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