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Driving Dynamics

Hydraulic motors are integral to the driving dynamics of construction equipment, providing the necessary power, precision, and control for a wide range of applications.

ELGI Sauer opens new factory in Coimbatore

The new 50,000-sq.ft. facility will begin manufacturing high-pressure compressors, pressure-reducing stations and portable breathing air compressors for the industrial, commercial shipping, naval and offshore markets in India.

ELGi Sauer opens new manufacturing plant in Coimbatore

ELGI Sauer Compressors, the joint venture between Elgi Equipments and the German-based Sauer Compressors Group, expanded operations by opening a new manufacturing facility in Kallappalayam, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.

Improving efficiency

Hydraulic motors are among the most commonly used motors across a wide range of industries.

Premium lubrication solutions for successful mining operations

As a core industry, the mining sector plays a significant role ininfluencing the economic growth of our resource-rich country.

India & Germany signs pact for Indo-German Green Hydrogen Task Force

India and Germany have signed a joint declaration of intent on the Indo-German Green Hydrogen Task Force.

L&T wins mega overseas contracts

A consortium led by L&T Hydrocarbon Engineering (LTHE), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro, has secured two offshore packages from a prestigious overseas client. The scope of work comprises EPC for new facilities and integration with existing installations.

L&T wins mega overseas contracts

A consortium led by L&T Hydrocarbon Engineering (LTHE) has secured two offshore packages from a prestigious overseas client.

Larsen and Toubro achieved consolidated revenues of Rs 29,335 crore

Larsen and Toubro achieved consolidated revenues of Rs 29,335 crore for the quarter ended 30 June 2021, registering a y-o-y growth of 38 per cent, attributed to healthy execution of projects despite the second wave of Covid-19 affecting operations at many locations.

Siemens acquires FORAN software

Siemens Digital Industries Software announced that it has signed an agreement with Spain-based SENER, a leading multinational company in engineering and technology, to acquire its FORAN software business.

Larsen and Toubro achieved consolidated revenues of Rs 29,335 crore

Larsen and Toubro achieved consolidated revenues of Rs 29,335 crore for the quarter

Are IoT & AI just a hype

Trelleborg is currently focusing the Cognitive Sealing approach on industries and applications in which there is a very high cost of downtime and maintenance.

Repairing at 1000 m: The perils of bridge work

Bridges form an essential part of modern day economic and transportation systems. They can be used to connect islands that can span several kilometres into deep seas, connect stretches of separated lands - as well as joining cities, separated by lakes and rivers.

Prioritising ports

The modernisation of ports is a prerequisite. The various policy measures announced in the sector are expected to increase investor confidence in the sector which in turn will translate into great opportunities for growth in the port equipment market.

Are IoT & AI just a hype

The internet of things is significantly transforming industries such as automotive, Healthcare & Medical, Energy and Off highway.

Crane Norway Group adds nine new Grove all-terrain cranes to its fleet

Crane Norway Group recently purchased nine new Grove all-terrain cranes to add to its fleet and to meet increased demand from customers for high capacity cranes

NORD launches UNIVERSAL motor range

NORD has introduced its new UNIVERSAL motor, with 20 models in the range extending from 0.12 kW to 45 kW power.

NORD UNIVERSAL motor available from 0.12 kW to 45 kW power

NORD has introduced its new UNIVERSAL motor, with 20 models in the range extending from 0.12 kW to 45 kW power.

The highlight of the expo will be front-end attachments

Ajashy Engineering manufactures quality offshore and onshore cross country pipeline equipment, special attachments for construction equipment, diesel bowsers, lighting masts and mobile service vans in India.

Wabtec wins drill motor deal with MEIL

Wabtec and Megha Engineering & Infrastructure (MEIL) announced an agreement for 143 AC drill motors to support an upcoming onshore rig replacement project for India?s state-owned petroleum explorer, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC). T

SAFE LOAD MOVEMENT

Hoist trolleys from JD Neuhaus provide safe movement of load in various industries

Danfoss India launches first enclosed low harmonic drive with passive filters

Danfoss India, an industry leader focused on climate and energy-efficient solutions, unveiled its latest product to the variable frequency drives (VFDs) segment ? an enclosed low harmonic drive with passive filters, at the Energy Efficiency Summit at Hyderabad,

Innovative welding technology transforms productivity

A pioneering new type of local vacuum electron beam welding technology developed in the UK by Cambridge Vacuum Engineering (CVE) is helping to revolutionise the power generation sector.

New radio remote controls for hoists and cranes

J D Neuhaus (JDN) has further enhanced their remote control capabilities with the introduction of new radio remote controls for hoists and cranes.

New radio remote controls for hoists and cranes

J D Neuhaus (JDN), the world leader in air hoists, cranes, trolleys and monorail hoists, has further enhanced their remote control capabilities.

Palfinger Marine secures orders of 151 cranes

Palfinger Marine was chosen as supplier of platform and nacelle cranes for the Trianelwind farm Borkum II. The wind farm, located in the North Sea approximately 40 kmnorth of the island Borkum, consists of 32 Senvion 6.2M152 turbines.

L&T wins Rs 1,267 crore contract from ONGC

L&T Hydrocarbon Engineering, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Larsen and Toubro (L&T), has bagged an offshore contract from Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC). The Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation and Commissioning (EPCIC) contract for balance of work for pipeline replacement project-4 is valued at Rs 1,276 crore.

Essar Projects commissions ONGC platforms

Essar Projects India Ltd (EPIL), a leading EPC contractor, announced the successful commissioning of four offshore well platforms for ONGC. An EPIL-led consortium?with Saipem as the engineering partner?was awarded the contract for Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation and Commissioning (EPCIC) of four new well platforms by ONGC.

New Concept in Hoist and Crane Control

J D Neuhaus (JDN) has developed an innovative and robust new concept for controlling hoists and cranes. The company's JDN-RC (Radio Control) receiver is designed for long-lasting performance in rigorous operating environments commonly found in industrial and offshore applications, including ATEX (explosive atmosphere) zone 2/22 conditions.

Transport vessel for turbines

A roll-on-roll off-loading (ro-ro) ship will fulfill the needs for cost effective transportation of the large nacelles used in Siemens direct drive offshore wind turbines.

ALE launches new light crane

ALE has launched lightweight service crane for lifting in confined spaces on offshore and civil construction projects. Its latest design is for a relatively small crane that can be positioned right in there close to the action

Gmmco is here to stay for the long haul through good and bad times

Gmmco, a C.K. Birla Group company, is celebrating 50 years of exemplary business this year. On this special occasion, H Jayaram, Managing Director & CEO, Gmmco Ltd, spoke exclusively with EQUIPMENT INDIA.

Compact Double-acting Piston Seal

A new ?best-in-class? seal for hydraulic cylinders with the ability to ?thrive in unforgiving conditions? has been launched by Trelleborg Sealing Solutions. The Zurcon? Glyd Ring? D comes with a combination of performance and service

ALE expands marine services

International heavy lift and transport company ALE has announced the expansion of its marine services to provide full offshore barge transportation, including brokering, chartering and hire, as well as full turnkey marine operations.

Mammoet prepares for FPSO integration

Mammoet has begun preparations for lifting modules on to the P-76 floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) hull in Brazil.

Dolphin Offshore bags ONGC contract

Dolphin Offshore Enterprises (India) has bagged contract worth $3.99 million from ONGC for underwater structural repair of HC platform in Heera Field.

Oerlikon Fairfield displays products at OTC

Oerlikon Drive Systems? off-highway vehicle and industrial equipment brand Oerlikon Fairfield, participated at Offshore Technology Conference 2016, from May 2-5.

Liebherr LR 11350 erects large near-shore wind farm

For around one year, the IJsselmeer (Lake IJssel) in the north of the Netherlands was the scene of an unusual job for a Liebherr LR 11350 crawler crane.

SSAB?s performance steel

Strenx 700 OME from SSAB provides the offshore industry with new opportunities to save weight and reduce welding costs.

Air-operated Hoists Provide Safe Solution

The J D Neuhaus Profi TI range of air-operated hoists incorporate many years of design and development, and have successfully proved their versatility and reliability following installations within a wide range of light, medium and heavy duty industrial workplaces.

A New Seal Material on the Sunny Side

One of the harshest elements is the sun and its ultra-violet (UV) rays can have a highly deteriorating effect on sealing materials reducing seal life significantly. This can lead to frequent maintenance requirements and extended downtime, impacting the productivity of manufacturers and operators.

Pick-n-Carry Hydra: Bestseller

As the Numero Uno bestselling lift and reach product, Hydra crane still continues to be the most demanding mobile crane category in India. Tyre-mounted articulated steering, hydraulic mobile pick-and-carry crane, colloquially termed ?Hydra?, was introduced in India

Tough Drives for Fast Climbers

STROS has been working with NORD Drivesystems as its single-source drive supplier for more than 15 years. STROS, the largest manufacturer of construction hoists in the Czech Republic

Hydraulic Piling Rig

A hydraulic piling rig is an expensive equipment, utilised for varied applications, using a very wide and diverse range of attachments. It is also required to perform under the most adverse underfoot conditions and geographical terrains which include offshore drilling for marine structures

Laying Strong Foundation

India?s drive for infrastructure development has already commenced resulting in increased usage of foundation equipment. Their demand is expected to grow further in the coming years.

A true professional

Mohanlal Pillai, Managing Director of Virgo Marine Shipyards Pvt, has a rich working experience of over 35 years

Chukar rep for Vietnam, Myanmar

Chukar Waterjet announced that MinhAnh TechInfo Co Ltd / RentATool Vietnam has been named its authorised representative for Vietnam and Myanmar.

Crane Repairs on Offshore Platform

When the diesel engine of a deck crane failed, it caused major handling problems for an offshore platform operating in the Dutch sector of the southern North Sea, problems that were solved with the use of J D Neuhaus air operated hoists.

We offer customised and modular innovative access system solutions.

We always think out of the box and provide innovative, cost-effective solutions for architectural challenges, says Siraj Dalvi, Managing Director, Simple Engineering Solutions. Excerpts from the interview

Our strategy is to provide something unique in our products

The market is upgrading continuously and customers are becoming more demanding, which makes for better products. The quality is already there but you have to offer something different to survive in this market,

Liebherr LHM growth up

Liebherr mobile harbour cranes played a significant role in the overall success of the Liebherr Maritime Cranes division in 2013. Close to 80 mobile harbour cranes were delivered across the world in 2013, helping generate a turnover of -?280 million ($378 million). The 2013 figures were helped by a number of major orders for the 600 series in Latin America and the launch of the Liebherr maritime cranes simulator range. In 2013, 12 units of the Liebherr LHM 600 were sold in the Latin American m

TH Heavy?s expansion plans

TH Heavy Engineering Berhad, one of the major Malaysian offshore fabricators, purchased two Manitowoc 16000 cranes in April. The company is using the cranes for building offshore oil platforms

Seajacks ties up with Samsung Heavy Industries

Seajacks International has entered into a contract with Samsung Heavy Industries to build the world's largest and most advanced offshore wind farm installation vessel.

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.

Innovative turnkey rental packages

Bardai provides turnkey rental packages that help develop, engineer, provide solutions and offers almost immediate parts availability to minimise downtime and maintain maximum productivity.

We provide innovative solutions for architectural challenges

If a project needs to be completed in time, efficient access equipment/machine needs to be deployed, as early completion of project will bring down the overall cost. There is an urgent need of legislation or some kind of Bureau of Indian Standard (BIS) certification, says Siraj Dalvi, Managing Director, Simple Engineering Solutions. Excerpts from the interview.

Safety, Key for BAUER

BAUER Maschinen believes that supplying products that can reduce environmental impact throughout the whole of the product lifecycle, not just at the manufacturing stage, is their key responsibility as a manufacturer and also a useful choice for the realisation of a sustainable society.Due to the increasing and rapidly accelerating globalisation, the field of occupational safety, health and environment is facing new cha?llenges.

We offer a unique service experience

We have been following a zero accident policy and maintaining this consistently since we came into the business. If there is proper prequalification and competitive bidding, or a challenging project, we invariably win it, says Siraj Dalvi, Managing Director, Simple Engineering Solutions.

Eaton O&G Technology Day

Eaton Corporation, a global leader in diversified power management solutions, hosted an Oil & Gas Technology Day in Mumbai.

Explosion protected cranes market

The coming two years looks good for explosion proof crane market considering that Government supports the needed requirement, says Tushar Mehendale, Managing Director,

Anupam Cranes in Kenya

Anupam bags order from Hyundai Engineering, Korea worth Rs 40 million. Anupam has bagged an order from Hyundai Engineering Co (HEC), Korea to supply four cranes and hoists worth Rs 40

Moventas, Areva ink deal

Moventas and Areva Wind have signed an agreement worth EUR 80 million concerning 5 MW gear unit deliveries for the coming years.

Trelleborg Establishes Platform in India

Leading global engineering group Trelleborg continues to show a strong commitment to the Indian market, increasing its physical presence and customer support in this key region with the opening of multiple new facilities in 2011 and more planned for 2012.

Palfinger Wind consolidates position

Based on the high level of orders received in 2011, Palfinger Wind has further strengthened its position as market leader in offshore wind cranes. Thomas Nitsch, Head of Palfinger Wind Cranes, says, ?Our success in winning orders for several major offshore wind farm

EBI's unique marine crane

EBI Cranes offers a unique marine crane for the offshore oil & gas industry. The Hammer Head Hose Handling Crane is different in that its blocks are side by side allowing for better hose handling specifically with regard to hose-end alignment.

Faro Laser Tracker

Smart engineering and technology have often been the key drivers for any kind of industrial development. In particular, the science of precision engineering has been and still is a core enabler for complex manufacturing pro?cesses in manufacturing.

We provide turnkey rental package for our clients

Our wide range of super long reach excavators, of which there are no equal in terms of reach and digging depth, are highly valued and in great demand, says Murad Jetha, Director, Bardai Group. In an exclusive chat with EQUIPMENT INDIA, Jetha speaks about the rental industry.

New rental company in Poland

Viatron, a new rental company in Gydnia, Poland, purchased a Grove GTK1100 for projects across Poland, Scandinavia and Eastern Europe. The crane has already completed its first jobs, including the refur?bishment of an offshore drilling platform in Gdansk

Hyva offers cranes from 1-80 T metre range

Sudhir Chaudhary, General Manager (Sales), Hyva India, elaborates on the changing trends in the lifting and loading segment, and the range and services offered by Hyva to the Indian customers.

Knuckle Boom Cranes: The Integrated Solution

While over 90 per cent of the lift-and-carry market is dominated by knuckle boom cranes the world over, in India pick-and-carry (P&C) cranes dominate, with 95 per cent sales.

Major order for Palfinger Wind

REpower Systems SE, leading producer of wind turbines, is continuing to rely on the expertise of Palfinger Wind: A major order for 48 cranes confirms the successful co-operation that has existed since 2003.

Dieseko Group launched in China

The Dieseko Group recently established its presence in China by launching Shanghai ICE Construction Machinery Trading Company.

Dieseko develops new power pack

Dieseko Group has developed a high performance power pack as a driving unit for IHC S-280 Hydrohammers to be used in extreme conditions.

Suretech represents all major foundation equipment manufacturers

The success of Suretech as the leading foundation equipment dealer is because of our focus in offering efficient and prompt after sales service, says Surajit Mukherjee, Managing Director, Suretech Infrastructure.

On A Solid Foundation

The market for foundation equipment appears to be quite buoyant with increased demand in the infrastructure segment, particularly in the power, steel, ports and transportation sectors.

Caterpillar secures big bid

Caterpillar Global Petroleum was recently chosen to provide CNOOC with 8 x 16 M 32 C crude oil engine generator sets.

Caterpillar secures big bid

Caterpillar Global Petroleum was recently chosen to provide CNOOC with 8 x 16 M 32 C crude oil engine generator sets.

25 Years of Nation-Building

Gmmco was formed in 1967 when the GP-CK Birla Group took over Blackwood Hodge Equipment, who were distributors for the Terex range of products.

Palfinger marine crane for Japanese ship

Palfinger Marine?s development department has made the leap into the champions? league of offshore crane systems by designing the first Palfinger heavy-duty foldable marine crane for one of the world?s state-of-the-art research ships.