Service Contractors: Results Come Down to Training

From deep mines to large cement plants, the goal of the training is to ensure Martin’s customers experience maximum efficiency and productivity in their bulk handling systems

TVS Mobility arm acquires Italy-based automotive components supplier

TVS Mobility group on July 1 said its subsidiary SI Air Springs has acquired Italy-based automotive components supplier Roberto Nuti Group, which will help it broaden the product range and strengthen its position in the global market.

US CE rental sales to rise 12.5% in 2022

The American Rental Association (ARA) forecasts significant growth for equipment rental revenue in the United States this year despite economic indicators being described as mixed and uncertain.

Navigating the Depths

How IIoT is enhancing safety and efficiency in underground mining.

Bulk material handling equipment for steel & mining industry

Bulk material handling equipment plays a very important role in metals, mining, and related industries to ensure safe and efficient operations.

Yanmar announces expansion at Minnesota plant

Yanmar Compact Equipment North America, which encompasses the Yanmar Compact Equipment and ASV brands, has announced plans for a 32,000-square-foot expansion to its Grand Rapids, Minnesota facility.

Liebherr's last crane finishes work on Spin Tower in Frankfurt

Two 230 HC-L 8/16 and two EC-B cranes from Liebherr have been helping build the 128 m-high hotel and office tower

Living on the Cutting Edge

Wilm Schulz of Haver & Boecker writes on embracing diagnostics technology to maximise plant productivity.

Mining the Future

With prospects in both surface mining and underground mining, the Indian market for mining equipment appears to have a bright future.

Living on the Cutting Edge

Wilm Schulz of Haver & Boecker writes on embracing diagnostics technology to maximise plant productivity.

Tigercat enters dozer market

Tigercat Industries has introduced a new dozer purpose-built for forestry applications, the TCi 920.

Don’t Compromise on Vibrating Screen Health

How partnering with a technical OEM for equipment monitoring can help the bottom line.

Volvo Trucks boosts range on enhanced VNR Electric Truck

Volvo Trucks North America will kick off production of its “enhanced” VNR Electric model this Spring – a truck that features an increased range of up to 85 percent, faster charging, and more configurations than the prior model.

Companies all over the world are turning to digital integration to increase efficiency in the mining process.

In recent years, mining companies have adopted a growing range of digital solutions. Many have mechanised their operations, moved from the physical to the digital realm by adding equipment sensors.

NSK doubles bearing life in continuous casting machine application

Cylindrical roller bearings mounted to a continuous casting machine were only lasting 1-2 months before failure at a major steelmaking plant in Europe.

Volvo CE to run urban jobsite with all-electric construction equipment

Volvo CE is testing every aspect of how electric machines work in a big city – from charging infrastructure to energy supply and more – through its Electric Worksite research project.

DB Schenker to order 1500 electric trucks from Volta Trucks

Germany’s DB Schenker announced the addition of 1500 Electric trucks to its fleet. The company will order the electric trucks from startup Volta Trucks to transport goods from European terminals into city centres and urban areas.

DB Schenker to order 1500 electric trucks from Volta Trucks

The company will order the electric trucks from startup Volta Trucks to transport goods from European terminals into city centres and urban areas.

Wonder Cement orders eighth vertical roller mill from Gebr. Pfeiffer

Wonder Cement has ordered its eighth vertical roller mill from Germany-based Gebr. Pfeiffer. A MPS 3070 BK type mill has been selected for grinding petroleum coke and coal.

Stellar's TMAX 1-11 Welder Body features a 30-inch workbench-bumper combo

Ready for on-demand torch cutting and welding, Stellar Industries' new TMAX 1-11 Welder Body features a 30-inch workbench-bumper with a slide-out tray.

BKT opens Covid-19 treatment centre at Bhuj plant

The contactless Covid-19 treatment centre and E-ICU unit built by BKT at its plant in Bhuj is already operational.

BKT designs prototype of its biggest-ever tyre

Prototype ready for the new giant product, in the 40.00 R 57 size, for rigid dump trucks

Liebherr delivers 100,000th truck mixer

Liebherr handed over its 100,000th truck mixer in spring 2020, an HTM 905, which was picked up by the company Heinz Transportbeton Ingolstadt GmbH & Co KG

Success with Hy-Brid Lifts’ PS-1930 non-folding rails

Superior Rents, a Missouri-based construction equipment rental centre, sees customer success with the non-folding rails of Hy-Brid Lifts’ PS-1930, leading to an increase in unit rentals.

German Machinery Exports to India

VDMA India conducted the VDMA Business Climate Survey to analyse the impact of COVID-19 on the German Mechanical Engineering industry in India.

Maximising efficiency for day-to-day loads

Talbert Manufacturing offers its Tag-A-Long Austin Carry-All Series (AC Series) trailers to minimise load times and maximise productivity

Hy-Brid Lifts’ PS-1930 non-folding rails

Superior Rents, a Missouri-based construction equipment rental centre, sees customer success with the non-folding rails of Hy-Brid Lifts’ PS-1930

New Liebherr excavators for Félix Giorgetti Sàrl

Félix Giorgetti Sàrl family business has purchased two new crawler excavators from Liebherr.

Hyundai CE partners with KT

Hyundai Construction Equipment (Hyundai CE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with KT

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.

Ajashy Weldlights: the 3-in-1 Solution

As Charles Darwin's theory of survival of the fittest explains the existence of human race and other primitive forms of lives, we at Ajashy Engineering also believe in changing our course as per the customer requirements, developing new products and remain supplier of choice and importance.

We are constantly working on innovative solutions

Timken is constantly working with its customers for their new projects and innovations. Sanjay Koul, Managing Director, Timken India, shares more on the company's solutions and the way forward.

High-performance automation doors

Prime high-performance doors are designed and factory-made with German collaboration using state-of-the-art and resourceful engineering technology.

Hydraulic Cylinders

Cylinders allow hydraulic systems to apply linear motion and force without mechanical gears or levers by transferring the pressure from fluid through a piston to the point of operation. Hydraulic cylinders are used for creating mechanical force in a linear motion.

Snow Management Made Simple

Gleason Johndrow Landscaping and Snow Management chose 12 SDLG wheel loaders for its snow removal needs, noting the value proposition of the machines and SDLG's retail snow program.

Grove GMKs perform tandem lift at Detroit

JJ Curran, a Detroit, Michigan-based crane rental and lifting service, was recently called upon to help with a massive lifting job at the city docks.

Complete motor control

Webtec's new CV120 hydraulic combination valve offers complete motor control for mobile machinery

High-speed Doors for medium and large entrances

Doors are an integral part of the smooth operations of any commercial and industrial building. That is why choosing the most suitable doors needs very careful consideration.

BEML unveils diesel electric tower car for Railways

BEML has inaugurated the self-propelled 8-wheeler diesel electric inspection and maintenance OHE tower car (8W DETC) at its Bengaluru complex.

Doing more with less

Crainco Crane Service (Crainco) is getting more work done than ever with one of National Crane's latest offerings: the NTC55 truck-mounted crane.

High-speed doors

Gandhi Automations, India's leading entrance automation and loading bay equipment company, offers high-speed doors. These are sturdy, dependable and are the ideal solution for medium and large entrances.

Intelligent Technologies

A skyscraper or super-tall building is usually characterised as a landmark in a city. For smooth construction of these structures, it is necessary to have experts who can manage technologies from material to maintenance, and apply them to work.

Eaton introduces cutting-edge technologies at Elecrama 2018

Power management company Eaton announced the introduction of a range of cutting-edge power distribution products at ELECRAMA 2018, reiterating its commitment to India?s power infrastructure modernisation efforts.

Lubricants act as blood in an equipment

Lubricants act as a blood in case of any equipment. Any deterioration happens will eventually knock down the performance of the machine and hence hamper the productivity.

High Speed Doors

Gandhi Automations offers high speed doors. These are sturdy, dependable and are the ideal solution for medium and large entrances. The doors are manufactured with European collaboration and technology with innovative and creative engineering.

EQUIPMENT INDIA Awards & CEO Forum 2018

After the bitterly cold days and nights of the famed Delhi winter, spring is said to augur good tidings. Or so it is believed. Maybe, it was in continuation of this tradition that the city successfully held yet another edition of the Equipment India Awards.

We expect to strengthen ties with our existing customers

The industry seems to be gradually moving out of the sluggishness. The impetus of the new infrastructure projects seems to have come in at an opportune time and soon we shall see the much-needed vibrancy in this high potential industry

Enabling precision movement

The new HDS24 flexible flow-sharing valve combines the post-compensated function (can continue to work in undersaturation, or under-supply mode) with the LS local pressure limitation, and enables precision movement in a wide range of applications.

The risk with vertical axes

Safety of people and machinery is a constant challenge, particularly with applications that involve loads transported and positioned vertically.

Escorts showcases new products at IREE 2017

Escorts has developed a series of new products to make rail travel safer and faster. The new products include anti-lift AARH couplers, axle-mounted disc brakes, brake disc for high-speed LHB coaches, locomotive brake electronics for both electric and diesel locomotives, high-end dampers for locomotives and LHB coaches besides air springs.

Air spring press

ContiTech has expanded its workshop portfolio. The company is now unveiling its own air spring press for fitting replacement air springs in commercial vehicles. 'This helps workshop staff fold the air spring bellows in itself, thereby simplifying the fitting operation on a truck or bus,' says Bastian Dobrick, sales manager for the air springs aftermarket at ContiTech Air Spring Systems.

Linear Actuators with Synchronisation

Thomson Industries, Inc, a leading manufacturer of mechanical motion control solutions, has announced the availability of new synchronisation capabilities for its Electrak?HD heavy-duty electromechanical linear actuators.

John Deere adds new features to L-Series backhoes

The new added features enhance productivity and uptime in lifting and multi-tasking on the job site.Updates to the John Deere L-Series backhoe line-up enhance the productivity and uptime for professionals looking to lift more and multi-task on the job site.

Konecranes delivers 3,000th Noell Straddle Carrier to Antwerp

Konecranes delivered its 3,000th Noell straddle carrier to Antwerp. The milestone machine has now been put into operation at the MSC PSA European Terminal (MPET) in Antwerp, Belgium.

John Deere adds new features to L-Series backhoes

Updates to the John Deere L-Series backhoe line-up enhance the productivity and uptime for professionals looking to lift more and multi-task on the job site. The key backhoe updates include the introduction of precision mode, enhanced pilot controllers, two new rear quick coupler offerings and a redesigned hydraulic thumb.

Manitowoc starts new Grove dealership in Norway

Manitowoc has appointed Danish partner company UN Mobilkraner to be its exclusive mobile crane distributor in Norway. In addition to providing sales and service support for Manitowoc?s Norwegian customers, the move will enable Manitowoc and UN Mobilkraner to continue to build on the strong relationship the two companies have fostered over more than two decades.

Konecranes bags order for 25 AGVs with Li-Ion battery

Konecranes has received an order from Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) in Germany for 25 Konecranes Gottwald Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) with lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery drives for the Container Terminal Altenwerder (CTA).

We are poised to develop products for construction equipment applications

Prospect Engineering Works (PEW) is engaged in manufacturing, distribution and export of various types of clamps and couplings under the brand name 'JOLLY'. In an in-depth interview with EQUIPMENT INDIA, Ashish Anant Apte, Managing Partner, PEW, shares more on the mantra behind the power that is driving the company's scorching growth story.

Product development is a continuous process in Caterpillar

Skid steer loader (SSL) is a utility machine which is highly versatile. Mostly the machines are used in general construction: residential, commercial buildings for moving materials like sand, bricks, cement, crushed stone aggregates etc.

BICES 2017 205-Day Countdown Ceremony

On February 27, the 14th Beijing International Construction Machinery Exhibition & Seminar (BICES 2017) ushers in its 205-day countdown, and all sponsors of BICES jointly organised and held the Countdown Press Conference in Beijing.

BICES 2017 205-Day Countdown Ceremony

On February 27, 2017, February 2 in the lunar calendar, the traditional ?Dragon Head-Raising Day? when all things begin to grow up, the 14th Beijing International Construction Machinery Exhibition & Seminar (BICES 2017) ushers in its 205-day countdown, and all sponsors of BICES jointly organized and held the Countdown Press Conference in Beijing.

TPS delivers Gottwald mobile harbour crane to Port of Otake

The fleet of diesel-electric Terex Gottwald mobile harbour cranes in Japan continues to grow. In spring 2017, Terex Port Solutions (TPS) will supply a Model 2 crane to the Port of Otake in the south of the country. There, the machine in the G HMK 2204 two-rope variant ordered via Chikuho Seisakusho Co., Ltd. (CS) will handle mainly containers and general cargo

Tenth Terex Gottwald mobile harbour crane for Japan

The fleet of diesel-electric Terex Gottwald mobile harbour cranes in Japan continues to grow. In spring 2017, Terex Port Solutions (TPS) will supply a Model 2 crane to the Port of Otake in the south of the country.

Yanmar Presents New ViO57-6

The ViO57-6 is probably the most compact excavator in its class, providing Yanmar customers with true peace of mind, especially in urban environment. A new range of compact excavators has been introduced by Yanmar for urban environment.

Enjoying Successful Market Launch

For exactly one year the Liebherr Plant in Ehingen has been delivering the new compact crane, model LTC 1050-3.1. The innovative mobile crane with a lifting capacity of 50 tonne has proven extremely popular on the market and has positioned itself superbly.

Yanmar presents new ViO57-6

Yanmar has launched the new ViO57-6 range of compact excavators, probably the most compact excavator in its class, providing its customers with true peace of mind, especially in urban environment where space is limited.

Spring balancers

SP Air Tools is engaged in manufacturing spring balancers. These spring balancers are widely used by many sector like automotive OEMs, heavy industries, electrical/refrigeration companies, packaging industries, fabrication industry in the production assembly lines for handling light/heavy weights pneumatic tools, hydraulic tools, welding machine, grinders etc.

Round seat mount

Shiv Sound System is engaged in offering a distinct collection of round seat mount. Under the supervision of talented engineers, the provided seat mount is manufactured using quality tested raw material with the aid of innovative methodology.

Safety in Construction Hoists

PV Ramdev elaborates on the safety features associated with construction hoists.Construction hoist, popularly known as Passenger and Material (PM) Hoist, is used for transporting men and materials during high-rise construction vertically to heights up to 821 m - Burz Al Khalifa at Dubai is currently the tallest tower in the world and there are reports that Bechtel has been awarded an ambitious contract by Saudi Arabia to design a still taller tower.

Innovations by L&T

Since its entry into the construction and mining equipment industry in India, Larsen & Toubro has made rapid strides to become one of the leading companies in the industry with its products and innovations. Arvind Garg elaborates.

Widening Growth Path

For the emerging and developing nations, the growth path widens which will inevitably be attractive destinations for machine makers worldwide, writes Pradeep Sharma.

Air Springs

Advance Sales Corporation offers air springs. These are highly engineered elastomeric bellows with specially designed metal enclosures.

Safety Relief Valve

Alfa Laval has introduced a true spring-loaded safety valve. This new valve is designed to protect both equipment and people.

Valve Guides

ral Exports offers valve guides. In most types of piston engines, a valve guide is provided for each engine valve in the cylinder head. Along with the valve spring, it serves to positively locate the valve so that it may make proper contact with the valve seat. A valve guide is a tube-shaped piece of metal, pressed into the cylinder head, with the valve reciprocating inside it.

Front-end Loaders Dominate Rentals

Market information on rental industry is extremely fragmented. No accurate or authentic data is available in the industry to support this activity. Having said that, as per available information gleaned from various sources, the industry size for 2-3 cu m bucket capacity front-end loader is estimated to be in excess of 20,000 units in India.

Truck Air Springs for Extreme Temperatures

The temperature resistance requirements of air spring systems are becoming increasingly stringent. Extreme temperatures in particular present major challenges for developers and manufacturers. Extremes impose high requirements on vehicle components

Safety in Construction Hoist

Safety is paramount in construction equipment and their users. Following the international trend of according utmost importance to safety consciousness lead by DuPont and others many reputed Indian companies like L&T, HCC, etc.

Automotive Leaf Springs

Kumar Styrene Packaging offers a range of Automotive Leaf Springs. Manufactured at the company?s well-equipped production unit

German CE sector grows

Turnover achieved by German manufacturers of construction equipment in 2014 grew by eight per cent, equaling ?8.4 billion in total, and, with this, is higher than was originally expected. This amount is about the same as was reached in 2006.

Multileaf Springs

This section provides information on products that find use in the making and maintenance of construction and equipment.

ContiTech introduces new bushing for Volvo CE

ContiTech has developed a heavy-duty bushing for Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) for use in particularly challenging applications. Mounted on the rear axle, it ensures optimum damping in articulated haulers of the full-suspension (FS) type.

A Key Player on NY Bridge Project

The $3.9 billion New NY Bridge is one of the largest infrastructure projects in North America and nearly half of the cranes on the job are Manitowoc made. The venture is constructing a three-mile twin bridge to replace the 60-year-old Tappan Zee Bridge that spans New York?s Hudson River.

Electronic fuel pump

Sonic Fuel Components is a manufacturer of a wide range of electronic, electrical, and mechanical fuel feed pumps. The fuel feed pumps are manufactured using SS springs, CRCA sheet metal, viton valves, flange gaskets and other high quality raw material.

Electronic fuel pump

Sonic Fuel Components is a manufacturer of a wide range of electronic, electrical, and mechanical fuel feed pumps. The fuel feed pumps are manufactured using SS springs, CRCA sheet metal, viton valves, flange gaskets and other high quality raw material.

Springs for All

Aditya Industries manufactures various types of coil springs, rings, heavy-duty springs and sheet metal components. Aditya Industries is a leading manufacturer and supplier of all types of coil springs, rings etc

Nothing Beats An ACE

ACE is a dominant player in the cranes market having introduced innovative crane solutions/products from time to time. ?The growth of the Indian construction equipment (CE) industry is dependent on three factors

Mechanical Truck & Trailer Suspensions

Basant Metal Works is a manufacturer of truck trailer parts and mechanical suspensions. The product range comprises chassis brackets, shackles, wheel hubs

ContiTech offers spring installation solution

ContiTech has announced a globally unique service for the air spring replacement business: In its capacity as the first air spring manufacturer

Volvo FMX 440 8x4 Tipper

The new Volvo FMX is the best mining and construction truck in the Indian market. Just three years after the first Volvo FMX was launched, this new one is ready to take its place and will take performance and productivity to a whole new level.

DesignED to Rule

Long-haul Reliability

The VE series of Eicher Terra 25 - 6x4 tipper is engineered for superior performance, long-haul reliability and uncompromising durability.Terra 25 is fitted with the proven Cummins B 5.9-180 31 BS-III engine which is known for seamless higher engine hours of operations and fuel efficiency.

Sheet metal components

Saket Metal Technocraft is a manufacturer of sheet metal components for tractors, earthmoving and construction equipment.

Farm Implements on Fast Growth Track

INDIA ranks second in farm output worldwide. Agriculture and allied sectors like forestry, logging and fishing accounted for 17 per cent of the GDP in 2012. Rising costs and scarcity of manpower

Grease fittings

Accurate Products Corporation is a manufacturer of grease fittings, relief valves, grease cups, air breathers, precision-turned parts for the automotive brake systems, and pressed components.

Fuel Saving Solutions

Advanced electromagnetic design tool helps speed commercialisation of innovative energy storage system for construction machinery. The innovative magnetically coupled flywheel could save approximately 10 per cent of fuel.

Compression Springs

Techno Spring is a manufacturer of various types of springs; compression springs, conical springs, extension springs, torsion springs, spiral springs and wire forms. Catering to the needs of various industries including the automotive industry, the company also specialises in the manufacture of custom compression springs, extension springs, torsion springs, conical springs and wire forms.

We plan to grow with the industry

Solid tyres would present a good opportunity to grow. It was this thinking that got me into the manufacture of solid tyres, says Ramanik Patel, Proprietor, Affix Cold Tread Company, in an interview with Bhushan Mhapralkar. Excerpts of the interview.

Automotive fasteners

Atop Fasteners is a manufacturer of various type of spring steel sheet metal components, machined components and fasteners. The product range includes circlips (all types), conical washers, star washers, external tooth washer, internal tooth washer, keys (parallel, taper, gib-head, woodruff), pins (straight and tapered), dowels, lock retainers, mild steel and spring steel, nut clips and nut springs, plain washers, and all types of shims.

Road 2 recovery

Despite the present day gloom in the market, the future for the construction equipment sector, especially for the road equipment segment in India, still holds much potential as this sector has a profound and immediate impact on the country?s economic growth. Off-Highway Research is optimistic about the growth in demand for road equipment and forecasts growth at a CAGR of 12.67 per cent over the next five years. Agith G Antony finds out more about the positive vibes in the industry.

Concrete Pumps from Aquarius

Combining a futuristic look with the latest design, the existing series has been completely redesigned with many operation friendly features. The new design canopy has brought down the sound levels of the pump drastically. The pumps are the most fuel-efficient with maximum vertical and horizontal pumping distance capability in their class.