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Volvo launches EC530E and EC550E, the company’s biggest excavators

When joined with large buckets, the EC530E and EC550E are pass-matched to fill articulated haulers in the 30- to 40-ton class, demanding fewer passes to load them and decreasing cycle times.

Towards smarter machines

Shifting to a smarter technology brings in many advantages. Shandar Alam elaborates on smart hydraulics and its advantages in the current industry scenario.

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.

Concrete Boom Pumps

Boom pump is a good investment for large projects like the Metros, airports irrigation projects and other high-rise infrastructure and real estate projects. These massive pumps shorten the duration of project completion, reduce downtime and labour costs.

On A High!

High-rise construction is catching up momentum with more and more sky scrapers of 300 m and above are coming up in India. With these high-rise constructions, Indian construction industry is gradually moving towards the next level of technology which has necessitated the use of new and improved construction equipment to meet the demand of safe and quality construction.

Product SHOWCASE

BAUMA CONEXPO INDIA 2016 was the right platform for the exhibitors to unveil their cutting-edge products, technologies and solutions. Many exhibitors launched their new technologies and products at the expo, while others showcased their industry leading solutions.

Smart Pumping Solutions

The infrastructure sector will drive the growth of overall concrete equipment industry, whereas the real estate segment, along with the power segment, will drive the growth of concrete pumps.

S36 Concrete Boom Pump

S 36X boom pump from Schwing Stetter is mountable on three-axle chassis of all leading truck manufacturers. The feature of this equipment is foldable booms with integrated stabilisers at front and rear.

Achieving Cost Efficiency

Cost efficiency is not only achieved through cleaner engines, but also through optimising the man-machine interface with a variety of machine control technologies, 'correcting' the usage patterns, and packaging solutions that take care of clients' business needs around project costs.

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.

Eaton is committed to developing customer solutions that drive sustainable growth.

Eaton is meeting emerging needs through the development of new smart electro-hydraulic technolo?gies that shrink the footprint of hydraulics systems, improve their performance and energy efficiency and reduce emissions.

S Valve Concrete Pumps from Greaves

Greaves Construction Equipment Business, part of Greaves Cotton, has launched its high capacity concrete pumps, with contemporary S valve technology; the concrete pumps are available in three models: GCP 5500, GCP 6500 and GCP 8500. Designed primarily for infrastructure concreting operations

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.

Eaton is committed to developing customer solutions that drive.....

Eaton engineers are constantly developing smarter ways to simultaneously deliver both eco?lo?gical and economic benefits through the development of energy efficient and environmentally friendly technologies.

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.

Pumping solutions

Back in the day, concrete pumps were used mainly in metros and major cities; in recent years, however, the industry has witnessed increased demand for concrete pumps in the Tier II and Tier III cities;

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.

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.

Metso enters globe valve business

Metso has strengthened its offering for customers in oil and gas and power by acquiring a globe valve technology and service company, Valstone Control Inc in South Korea (Valstone).

At Sany, our service commitment is to exceed customer expectations

We have adopted the most advanced patented systems in our equipment which greatly contributes to savings in energy and fuel consumption. In fact, the patented systems in our concrete pumps contribute to approximately 20 per cent saving on

With Ecodraulics, we provide appropriate component selection

Bucher Hydraulics' development departments work out customised solutions that are convincing in terms of compact construction, energy efficiency, and durability, says Kapil Sehgal, Executive Director Commercial, Bucher Hydraulics.

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 Equipment: Tapping a Bullish Market

Infrastructure projects have given a boost to off-take concrete equipment like batching plants, truck mixers and concrete pumps. Equipment India takes a look at the market trends in the concrete equipment industry.

REL to the Rescue

REL THP 45, the latest in ?S' valve technology concrete pump, achieved a singlepour vertical pumping to a record height of 91 m along with a total of 65 m horizontal at the Sobha City project in Thrissur, Kerala.

ecoMAX debutes in India

JCB launches the world-class fuel-efficient JCB engine ecoMAX. At JCB India's Ballabgarh facility, approximately 40,000 engines will be produced annually, starting April 2011.

Hydraulic Solutions

The LVS family of distributing valves from Bucher Hydraulics features high stability of flow rate controls.

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