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LAPP India launches first state-of-the-art compounding plant in Bhopal

LAPP India aims to be a 300-million-euro company by 2027

Saving from untimely engine troubles

A decent periodic inspection with an in-depth analysis will allow you to locate the potential problem with the engine before it heads for a major failure.

How does the diesel engine help us today

Whether keeping farms powered or fuelling massive mining equipment, advanced diesel engines are reducing emissions without sacrificing productivity.

Atlas Copco unveils world’s first battery-driven portable screw compressor

The B-Air 185-12 is the first of its kind within the global industrial marketplace

LAPP unveils groundbreaking SPE portfolio

Pioneering future-ready industrial connectivity solutions

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.

New energy equipment at BICES 2023

BICES has clearly become a significant platform and support for the construction machinery industry.

FIRST Construction Council explains how to unlock value through ESG

With the rise in demand for sustainability, many companies are taking steps to become ESG (environmental, social, and governance) compliant. To delve deeper into the topic, FIRST Construction Council recently hosted a virtual discussion forum on the theme of “How construction companies can unlock value through ESG”.

ZASCHE handling launches ZASCHE-Rope Hoist Electric

Z-RE enables operators to position loads with great sensitivity

Volvo CE releases brand-agnostic protocol for charging electric CE

With no current industry standard for 48V DC charging solutions – the power required to charge electric compact equipment – Volvo Construction Equipment is releasing its brand-agnostic protocol for electric charging solutions.

Avant Launches New Electric Loaders – the e527 and e513

Avant Tecno has unveiled two new fully electric loader models, the Avant e527 and Avant e513, equipped with the company’s proprietary battery technology.

Komatsu’s Electric 20-Metric-Tonne Excavator

Electrification of construction equipment is nothing new to the industry at this point.

Andritz presents world’s first autonomous logyard crane

Under the motto “Building the Future Together”, ANDRITZ will be focusing on innovative technologies that enable customers to save energy, water, and raw materials in addition to reducing production costs and increasing product quality.

Preventing engine troubles

To ensure a longer life of the engine, regular maintenance is a must, writes Julian Wood of Perkins Engines.

LeeBoy unveils commercial-class electric asphalt paver

8520C E-Paver is its 1 st electric asphalt paver of commercial class

Powering Machines

Automation and industrialisation are major drivers of demand for hydraulic motors in India.

Caterpillar unveils Cat Compact ESS mobile energy storage system

Caterpillar Inc. announced the introduction of Cat® Compact ESS, a new mobile battery energy storage system that supplements traditional mobile power solutions to reduce noise and enable the deployment of renewable energy sources

Caterpillar unveils Cat Compact ESS mobile energy storage at CONEXPO

The system supplements traditional mobile power solutions to reduce noise and enable the deployment of renewable energy sources.

Why going electric is good for construction, mining & infra

Carbon reductions will become a more important differentiator as more and more companies publicly commit to more ambitious targets.

Atlas Copco India launches new range of TCX and TCA chillers

Atlas Copco – a leader in compressors, vacuum solutions, generators, pumps, power tools and assembly systems, has launched a new range of TCX and TCA process cooling chillers.

First practical application of MOBISCREEN MSS 802i EVO in Germany

Since 2021, the new screen for coarse elements from Kleemann has been processing a large number of different materials in Neumünster. Flexibility is required. Whereas sand and fine-grained material are found in the gravel quarry, the screening of rubble and railway ballast is required in recycling applications. The plant is even used for the processing of topsoil, which is often highly cohesive.

Atlas Copco India launches new range of TCX and TCA chillers

The TCX series is a compact, all-in-one water chiller with an air-cooled condenser and an integrated hydro module

Improving efficiency

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

Putzmeister showcases future of concrete construction at bauma 2022

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

Machine reliability: concept, reality & remedy

Although FMEA is a pseudo-quantitative technique, it works well when applied seriously

Heading towards a new high!

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

Siemens’ new micro servo-drive system for extra-low-voltage manufacturing applications

Siemens is extending its drive portfolio in the extra-low-voltage range for 24 to 48-V EC motors with its new SIMATIC MICRO-DRIVE.

Why going electric is good for construction, mining & infra

Why make the switch from diesel portable compressors to zero-emission electric? The article lays out the top 10 reasons why going with electric is good for business.

Volvo CE’s New Electric Compact Excavators and Wheel Loader

Contractors can now pre-order any of Volvo Construction Equipment’s newest electric machines: the L20 Electric compact wheel loader and the EC18 and ECR18 Electric compact excavators.

Machine Reliability: Concept, Reality And Remedy

Respective FMEA for each stage is conducted to assess how the risk is mitigated with the gradual implementation of best practices at the site.

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.

Increasing Productivity

The global hydraulic motors market is expected to witness a CAGR of over 4.5 per cent, during the forecast period, 2020-2025.

CE industry talks a common language using OPC UA

Construction equipment manufacturing is taking a solid leap with the advantage of new technology developments

Grundfos launches SCALA1 to redefine domestic water boosting in India

The SCALA1 is an all-in-one pressure booster with high-efficiency motor and hydraulics with low noise operation. It is easy to install and serves as an energy efficient solution to address pressure boosting challenges at home.

New Ammann wheeled paver on the market

Ammann has unveiled a paver that relies on European technology and is well suited to customers who focus on larger road projects.

Doosan now offers Trimble Earthworks excavator machine control

The easiest and fastest way to jump into grade control technology on a machine is to have it installed at the factory.

L&T working on war footing to build medical-grade oxygen units

Oxygen units to be functional immediately, working on plug-&-play principle

Fuel tracking solution’s penetration is less than 1% of the overall commercial fleet size

Nigraani provides IoT (Internet of Things) solutions to commercial fleet operators to help them track their diesel consumption with 99 per cent accuracy and fleet operation metrics. The SaaS (Software as a Service) model helps avoid any overhead of setting up an IT team to manage hardware/software.

ELGi partners with Italian Red Cross to maintain critical COVID-19 response vehicles

ELGi Compressors Europe, a subsidiary of Elgi Equipments, one of the world’s leading air compressor manufacturers, is privileged to have had the opportunity to support the Italian Red Cross with an urgent compressed air requirement.

L&T working on war footing to build medical-grade oxygen generation units

Oxygen units to be functional immediately, working on plug-&-play principle

ELGi partners with Italian Red Cross to maintain critical COVID-19 response vehicles

The EN Series compressed air station ensures reliability and ease-of-maintenance for the Red Cross logistics fleet supporting the Greater Turin area

OPC UA over TSN – Unified standard for the IIoT

In order to keep pace with technological advancements off-highway and mobile industry constantly invest heavily in research and development projects.

Nigraani’s fuel tracking solution’s gains enable ARSS to increase driver’s salary multi-fold

ARSS Infrastructure Projects (ARSS) achieved an RoI in fuel tracking solution in months.

Leavitt Machinery acquires Reliable Forklift

Leavitt Machinery, based in Surrey, British Columbia, has acquired Reliable Forklift Sales. Reliable, started in 2005 by Don and Mary Carlson, continues to experience tremendous growth year after year.

Mark compressors launches new range

Two new products in piston compressors range from Mark Compressors.

Godrej to expand SKUtro range

Godrej Material Handling is preparing for a range expansions for its unique intra-logistic, mobility-cumtransport solution, Godrej SKUtro.

MARK Compressors launches new range of piston air compressors

Equipped with a cast iron pump and a simple plug and play solution, the products are reliable and durable for the Indian market needs.

Godrej Material Handling to expand SKUtro range

Launched last year, SKUtro is a manual rider equipment used for transporting loads from one point to another within a shopfloor.

Curb Roller Manufacturing launches Eel Screed 6100

Curb Roller Manufacturing introduced the Eel Screed 6100, a corded roller screed designed for operator comfort and easy transportation. The innovative design of the Eel Screed 6100 allows contractors, rental customers and other operators to finish concrete screeding faster and more comfortably than alternate methods.

Complete range of Integrated hydraulic motor gearboxes for mobile solutions

Bonfiglioli provides a complete range of innovative integrated hydraulic motor gearboxes for mobile solutions.

Curb Roller Manufacturing launches Eel Screed 6100

Curb Roller Manufacturing introduced the Eel Screed 6100, a corded roller screed designed for operator comfort and easy transportation.

Our products are intelligent and connected

With one of the six global innovation centres in India and the presence of modern manufacturing set ups here, Eaton is committed to the development of Indian market.

Eaton launches 4 hydraulic products

Eaton also announced the introduction of four new hydraulic products for the Indian market - X70 closed circuit piston and plug in motor, steering unit 5SQ, Eaton spiral hose EC640 and cast iron piston motor 743XX.

Doosan launches volvo penta-powered air compressors

At the recently concluded Excon 2019, Doosan Bobcat India unveiled two new air compressors powered by Volvo Penta engines.

STAR VFD has excellent usability

LIFTKET works mainly in three product divisions - Industry, Custom and Stage. For these, the corresponding products are adapted to specific requirements. LIFTKET's innovative spirit is reflected in the latest development in the hoist sector.

Eaton launches 4 hydraulic products at Excon 2019

Power management company Eaton participated at the 10th edition of Excon, the largest construction equipment event in South Asia, in Bengaluru.

Doosan launches Volvo Penta powered air compressors at Excon 2019

At the recently concluded Excon 2019, Doosan Bobcat India unveiled two new air compressors powered by Volvo Penta engines. These new air compressors are benefitting from fuel efficiency, productivity, reliability, long service intervals as well as reduced noise and vibrations with the use of Volvo Penta engines.

Escorts showcases India's first Hybrid Concept Tractor

At Esclusive 2019, Escorts' annual innovation platform, the company announced India's first Hybrid Concept Tractor, powered by fuel and battery both.

Liebherr Crawler Crane LR 1300.1 SX

At this year's bauma, Liebherr Werk Nenzing GmbH presents the LR 1300.1 SX of the new generation. The crawler crane impresses with many innovative assistance systems, which both increase operational safety as well as simplify handling.

Escorts showcases India?s first Hybrid Concept Tractor

At Esclusive 2019, Escorts? annual innovation platform, the company announced India?s first Hybrid Concept Tractor, powered by fuel and battery both.

Couplings for Diesel Engines

KTR Couplings (I) Pvt Ltd, established in 1998 at Bhosari, Pune is a 100 per cent subsidiary of KTR Systems GmbH Germany, a well-known name worldwide for couplings and power transmission products.

Riding on infra push

Pick-up in infrastructure spending and construction activities is expected to drive the demand for tipper trucks in the coming years.

India is going to be a new market in 2019

Finding the Indian market challenging, Michael Brookshaw, Global Distributor Manager, Keestrack sheds light on the current market scenario, company's growth and strategy.

Indian CE Market Overview

The market for construction equipment will follow an upward trend in the next five years.,

SDLG unveils concept electric compact excavator at bauma China

he E660F-EX was among the 25 construction machine models that SDLG exhibited during the event.

More than AN Opportunity

MB's product range with the Triple R System reduces, reuses and recycles inert material directly at the construction sites.

Total Concreting Solution

As a major concrete equipment manufacturer, Ajax Fiori offers wide range of concreting solutions for various infrastructure projects. Debasis Bhattacharya elaborates more on the products and technologies.

Energy-efficient air compressor launched

Atlas Copco has launched its latest oil-free rotary screw air compressor, the ZR 90-160 VSD+. It delivers up to 35 per cent energy savings for a fast return on investment, according to the company.

Filters are moving away from standard to customer-specific

Elofic offers filters for fuel, oil and air segments which help the equipment to achieve the required emission and performance levels. MB Sahni, Chairman-cum-Managing Director, and KD Sahni, Vice Chairman-cum-Joint Managing Director, Elofic Industries Ltd, share more on the company and the industry scenario.

Atlas Copco launches air compressor with up to 35% less energy consumption

Atlas Copco has launched its latest oil-free rotary screw air compressor, the ZR 90-160 VSD+. It delivers up to 35 per cent energy savings for a fast return on investment, according to the company. The new ZR is available with or without integrated dryer.

Atlas Copco launches air compressor with up to 35% less energy consumption

Atlas Copco has launched its latest oil-free rotary screw air compressor, the ZR 90-160 VSD+. It delivers up to 35 per cent energy savings for a fast return on investment, according to the company. The new ZR is available with or without integrated dryer.

More Konecranes electric RTGs to reach Slovenian terminal

The Port of Koper operator in Slovenia, Luka Koper d.d., has ordered five electric Konecranes RTG cranes. The cranes will be equipped with cable reels featuring an auto plug-in system. They will be delivered in the summer of 2019. The contract was signed in June and the order was booked in Q2 2018.

Oil drain valves and accessories

Elesa+Ganter's GN 880 oil drain valve speeds up the used oil draining and makes the job neater and cleaner.

CMPDI identifies 30 new coal mining projects

The Central Mine Planning and Design Institute (CMPDI) has identified 30 new coal mining projects for Coal India (CIL) that can add to the annual production capacity by 100 million tonnes.

LED Light Towers with Generator

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

All set to meet infra growth demand

Aggressive infrastructural development is imperative to the overall economic welfare of a country. If the economy is likened to a wheel, its infrastructure sector is most certainly the central hub that supports all the other sectors in the form of spokes and keeps the wheel spinning smoothly and efficiently.

Digital Platform for efficient CE Sourcing

With markets being overcrowded and competition more intense than ever, coupled with a flurry of information in this digital age creates a lot of distractions.

Everest bags biggest tower crane order

Everest Engineernig Equipment has bagged a bulk order for 62 units of 12t flat top tower cranes from BG Shirke. 'This is the biggest order in the history of tower cranes.

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.

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.

Universal bags award for best mobile concrete batching plant

Universal Construction Machinery & Equipment Ltd received a consecutive award for ?Sarvottam Concrete Mobile Batching Plant Manufacturer in India?, at the hands of the Maharashtra PWD Minister Eknath Shinde and HN Vijaya Raghava Reddy, President, Builders? Association of India (BAI), during the ?Navratnas of Indian Construction Industry Awards 2017? in association with BAI in Mumbai.

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.

New Electric Compressors

The electric range of compressors from Atlas Copco offers different pressure and flow combinations so that customers can now experience the full power of electric.

Optimal Solutions

GS Caltex began base oil production in November 2007 with 16,000 BPSD capacity, but almost doubled its capacity by 2014. By using the latest cutting-edge hydro-cracking technology, the company produces high quality environment-friendly base oil, which satisfies challenging specifications of lubricant manufacturers.

New Gensets for Rental Sector

HIMOINSA is returning to IRE, the International Rental Exhibition, being held in Amsterdam during May 2-4, 2017, to showcase its lighting towers and generator sets designed specifically for the rental market. Having recently won the ?Growth Excellence Leadership Award' in the European market, the company will exhibit generator sets with low noise emissions that are ideal for events or work in urban areas with tighter noise restrictions.

HIMOINSA presents new gas generator

HIMOINSA has developed a new gas-powered generator set with maintenance periods that stretch for up to 10,000 hours, or 14 months of continuous work.

Buoyant Future

An unprecedented and the highest-ever, $1 trillion has been earmarked for investment in infrastructure development by Government of India in the current Five-Year Plan period (2012-17). Speeding along the guidelines set forth by the government, the infrastructure construction activity is rapidly growing in roads and highways, bridges, airports and power, while realty sector is yet to catch up.

Working at Mega Bridge Project

The Queensferry Crossing in the east of Scotland is a construction project of great importance for the Scottish traffic planning. For the work in high altitudes also equipment from Wacker Neuson is used.

Fisher Engineering updates poly-caster line of spreaders

Fisher Engineering has updated its poly-caster hopper spreader. The new features improve the efficiency of the poly-caster spreader by making it easier for operators to control and optimise their spreading operations, according to the manufacturer.

Sennebogen electric material handler offers mobility

The advantages of an electric material handler combined with the flexibility of a mobile machine is what the Sennebogen 821 offers with its integrated powerpack.

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.

Danfoss launches BPC software technology

Danfoss Power Solutions announced the global launch of its Best Point Control (BPC) software technology, As a PLUS+1? compliant software block, BPC

Steering Solution with Full Safety Integration

The system incorporates both a steering and a safety controller into an electrohydraulic actuator, saving development resources and accelerating time to market for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) across agriculture, construction, road building, material handling and specialty markets.

Danfoss BPC software

Danfoss Power Solutions announced the global launch of its Best Point Control (BPC) software technology, which increases machine efficiency levels by detecting the needed power for current operation conditions and automatically adjusting the engine speed to meet optimum efficiency points

Indo-German trade volume grew 13.5 per cent during first half of 2015

German companies in India are looking forward to the implementation of GST in 2016 which would help in the ease of doing business here, says Rajesh Nath, Managing Director, VDMA India.

A visionary leader

Haresh K Sippy is currently the Managing Director of TEMA India and is a pioneer in design technology and fabrication methodology in the field of process equipment manufacturing.

CE Maintenance and Hydrostatic System

Pankaj Srivastava elaborates on the major cause of failures in hydraulic systems and steps to be taken to prevent these failures. Hydraulics, ie, transmitting power by supplying or pushing fluids in a confined area is most common medium of power transmission

Intelligent Compaction

Performance and productivity remain key issues for compactor manufacturers, with firms keen to enhance output from their latest units. EQUIPMENT INDIA takes a peek into the features major OEMs have built in, in terms of improving machine

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

Alfa Laval offers mixproof valves for maximum flexibility

Alfa Laval offers Unique Mixproof Valves that provide maximum flexibility in hygienic flow processing by making it possible to handle two different fluids at the same time, with no risk of cross-contamination.

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