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PREFACE of <strong>the</strong> BAUMA-SPECIAL-EDITION<br />
RESEARCH & INNOVATIONS<br />
New product! New vertical drilling machine TERRA-DRILL for geo<strong>the</strong>rmal power<br />
Innovative drilling procedure for below-surface geo<strong>the</strong>rmal energy<br />
Die BAUER Maschinen GmbH - nominated for <strong>the</strong> BAUMA Innovation Award 2010<br />
Nor<strong>to</strong>n-Clipper - Foam Drilling System<br />
Glass beads instead of gravel or sand as a supporting material in bore wells<br />
The acoustic Geo-Scanner: An innovative development for <strong>the</strong> industry of construction<br />
and mining machinery<br />
Detectino - The Glassy Ground<br />
Liebherr - LH 120 C Material Handler<br />
Innovative SL 750 EiControl Plus Shearer Loader<br />
TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY<br />
Operations in Switzerland – from drilling Sedrun 2 shaft <strong>to</strong> operate with TIMDRILLING<br />
New Sandvik universal but<strong>to</strong>n -bits for drilling big blast-holes with <strong>to</strong>phammers<br />
Kiesel delivers Hitachi EX1200-6 <strong>to</strong> MSW in Moensheim<br />
Cus<strong>to</strong>m<strong>is</strong>ation – The road <strong>to</strong> success<br />
The Construction Machine as a Networker! Zeppelin and Caterpillar present innovative solutions in<br />
<strong>the</strong> area of Connected Worksite in bauma<br />
PFREUNDT GmbH – mobile weighing systems!<br />
BSW Stahl-Nebenprodukte GmbH simplifies <strong>the</strong> flow of information of weighing data<br />
Mobility on hold – Stationary workaround prevents r<strong>is</strong>ky maneuvers in quarry<br />
GNSS, 3D and „smart“-drilling – A good team for more success in blasting!<br />
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University of Technology Dresden<br />
Institute of Processing Machines and Mobile Machinery |<br />
Germany<br />
BAUER AG<br />
Schrobenhausen | Germany<br />
SAINT-GOBAIN Abrasives GmbH<br />
Wesseling | Germany<br />
OCHS Bohrgesellschaft mbH<br />
Nuremberg | Germany<br />
University of Technology Clausthal<br />
Institute of <strong>Mining</strong> | TU Clausthal | Germany<br />
Clausthaler Umwelttechnik-Institut<br />
-CUTEC-Institut GmbH<br />
Clausthal-Zellerfeld | Germany<br />
LIEBHERR-Hydraulikbagger GmbH<br />
Kirchdorf/Iller | Germany<br />
Eickhoff Bergbautechnik GmbH<br />
Bochum | Germany<br />
Thyssen Schachtbau GmbH<br />
Mülheim an der Ruhr | Germany<br />
Sandvik <strong>Mining</strong> and Construction<br />
Central Europe GmbH<br />
Essen | Germany<br />
Kiesel GmbH<br />
Baienfurt | Germany<br />
CDE Ireland Ltd.<br />
Cooks<strong>to</strong>wn | North Ireland<br />
Zeppelin Baumaschinen GmbH<br />
Garching bei München | Germany<br />
PFREUNDT GmbH<br />
Südlohn | Germany<br />
Metso Lindemann GmbH<br />
Mannheim | Germany<br />
geo-konzept GmbH<br />
Adelsberg | Germany<br />
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PREFACE<br />
& REPORTS<br />
of <strong>the</strong> BAUMA-SPECIAL-EDITION<br />
Bell Equipment leads <strong>the</strong> “Green Revolution” for Off-highway machines<br />
The European launch of Hyundai ’s 9 Series excava<strong>to</strong>r range at bauma 2010<br />
New at <strong>the</strong> bauma 2010 – New Rotary Drilling Rig BAUER BG 50<br />
News from Klemm!<br />
World premiere of Giant: Wirtgen presents biggest Surface Miner 4200 SM at bauma 2010<br />
World firsts with extra power: <strong>the</strong> new generation - Kleemann impact crushers<br />
Liebherr-Wheel loader L 586 2plus2 new block handling version!<br />
New Liebherr-LB 16 large rotary drilling rig completes lower end of range<br />
MB Crusher Buckets run through India!<br />
Upper Austrian company with a long tradition: SBM MINERAL PROCESSING - A leading<br />
manufacturer of processing plants and conveyor systems<br />
SBM Mineral Processing leading innovation: Impact crusher-„SERIES 13“ State-Of-The-Art impact<br />
crusher launched<br />
Fuel efficient and cost-effective: Mobile crushing and screening plant<br />
REMAX 1312 MAXI<br />
Komatsu S<strong>to</strong>ne Handler WA500-6: New application for <strong>the</strong> Komatsu heavy duty S<strong>to</strong>ne Handler<br />
WA500-6 in quarries<br />
Bodybuilders help Volvo flex its hauler muscles<br />
At bauma 2010 BHS-Sonthofen will exhibit its product range in <strong>the</strong> field of mixing and crushing<br />
technology<br />
DEHACO´s ongoing development - The new DE-DUST NANO<br />
HAZEMAG - Dinting Loader EL 160 versatile talent!<br />
HAZEMAG - Clay crushed by a Horizontal Roll Crusher!<br />
Flexible screening - VARIOwobbler ® always <strong>the</strong> perfect setting!<br />
Caterpillar ® will d<strong>is</strong>play close <strong>to</strong> 60 products along with innovative solutions at world ’s largest<br />
construction trade fair bauma 2010!<br />
Atlas Copco - New MINETRUCK MT42 for superior productivity in underground haulage!<br />
ContiTech at bauma 2010: High-Tech in <strong>the</strong> Service of Environmental Protection<br />
EVENTS The AMS-Event calender 2010<br />
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Geel | Belgium<br />
BAUER Maschinen GmbH<br />
Schrobenhausen | Germany<br />
KLEMM Bohrtechnik GmbH<br />
Drolshagen | Germany<br />
Wirtgen GmbH<br />
Windhagen | Germany<br />
Kleemann GmbH<br />
Göppingen | Germany<br />
Liebherr-Werk B<strong>is</strong>chofshofen GmbH<br />
B<strong>is</strong>chofshofen | Germany<br />
Liebherr-Werk Nenzing GmbH<br />
Nenzing/Voralberg | Germany<br />
MB S.p.A.<br />
Fara Vicentino | Italy<br />
SBM Mineral Processing GmbH<br />
Laakirchen | Austriah<br />
Komatsu Deutschland GmbH<br />
Hanover | Germany<br />
Volvo Construction Equipment<br />
Europe GmbH<br />
Ismaning | Germany<br />
BHS-Sonthofen GmbH<br />
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PREFACE of‘‘AMS SPECIAL-ISSUE‘‘<br />
DEAR READERS,<br />
<strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong> <strong><strong>is</strong>sue</strong>, <strong>which</strong> <strong>is</strong> <strong>dedicated</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>upcoming</strong> BAUMA 2010<br />
that will be held in April in Munich, will cons<strong>is</strong>t of a one-time<br />
special edition of our scientific journal „ADVANCED MINING<br />
SOLUTIONS“.<br />
The BAUMA 2010 Trade Fair in Munich<br />
Presents Itself in a Sensational<br />
Dimension!<br />
Once again th<strong>is</strong> time in April in Munich, <strong>the</strong> international<br />
trade fair for Construction Machinery, Building Material<br />
Machines, Construction Vehicles and Equipment presents<br />
itself as <strong>the</strong> world’s largest fair in terms of area. The<br />
record area of 555,000 square meters already reveals <strong>the</strong><br />
dimensions of th<strong>is</strong> fully booked event. In order <strong>to</strong> meet <strong>the</strong><br />
booking demand, new temporary halls have been set up<br />
prior <strong>to</strong> BAUMA. Thus, <strong>the</strong> BAUMA of th<strong>is</strong> year achieves<br />
dimensions, <strong>which</strong> have not been achieved before.<br />
Based on <strong>the</strong> current state of knowledge, over 30,000<br />
exhibi<strong>to</strong>rs are expected <strong>to</strong> attend BAUMA 2010, with a<br />
record share of 50% international exhibi<strong>to</strong>rs. Compared <strong>to</strong><br />
2007, th<strong>is</strong> constitutes a fur<strong>the</strong>r enhancement of BAUMA’s<br />
international character.<br />
The scope of th<strong>is</strong> huge event, as well as <strong>the</strong> support of<br />
<strong>the</strong> numerous exhibi<strong>to</strong>rs in times of <strong>the</strong> general economic<br />
cr<strong>is</strong><strong>is</strong> reveal that in most of <strong>the</strong> industrial and threshold<br />
countries, <strong>the</strong> construction sec<strong>to</strong>r has grown more that<br />
<strong>the</strong> entire economic activity, thanks <strong>to</strong> public economic<br />
stimulus packages. The great interest in th<strong>is</strong> exhibition<br />
evokes hope that in most countries, r<strong>is</strong>ing growth rates<br />
for <strong>the</strong> construction sec<strong>to</strong>r can be expected for <strong>the</strong> year<br />
2010, and even more for <strong>the</strong> year 2011. The BAUMA 2010<br />
sets <strong>the</strong> stage for <strong>the</strong> time after <strong>the</strong> cr<strong>is</strong><strong>is</strong>. The long-term<br />
outlook for <strong>the</strong> building industry, for <strong>the</strong> construction<br />
materials industry, for mining and for engineering can be<br />
positively assessed globally, due <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> rapidly growing<br />
markets of Asia and o<strong>the</strong>r regions, like for example Brazil.<br />
Although <strong>the</strong> high growth rates of <strong>the</strong> years 2003 <strong>to</strong> 2008<br />
are a thing of <strong>the</strong> past, for <strong>the</strong> year 2011 onwards, growing<br />
markets in <strong>the</strong> construction industry are predicted for<br />
India and China in particular, and in a smaller scope for<br />
<strong>the</strong> US, Russia and Europe.<br />
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Since <strong>the</strong> year 1954, in <strong>which</strong> BAUMA was held for<br />
<strong>the</strong> first time, <strong>the</strong> exhibition has undergone a constant<br />
development and has evolved in<strong>to</strong> a globally leading<br />
exhibition for <strong>the</strong> entire construction machine industry.<br />
Thanks <strong>to</strong> its ever new record numbers it has grown in<strong>to</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> biggest trade fair of <strong>the</strong> world. The internationally<br />
announced BAUMA innovation award, <strong>which</strong> <strong>is</strong> being<br />
awarded at <strong>the</strong> beginning of <strong>the</strong> exhibition, shows that<br />
BAUMA has also developed in<strong>to</strong> a market place of<br />
innovative technologies and innovations in th<strong>is</strong> sec<strong>to</strong>r.<br />
The subject of environment<br />
and sustainability <strong>is</strong> also part of<br />
<strong>the</strong> comprehensive spectrum<br />
of th<strong>is</strong> year’s BAUMA 2010. One<br />
main focus of <strong>the</strong> near future<br />
<strong>is</strong> for example <strong>the</strong> reduction of<br />
em<strong>is</strong>sions, due <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> fact that new exhaust guidelines<br />
are coming in<strong>to</strong> effect. Since <strong>the</strong> Guideline 97/68/EG and<br />
<strong>the</strong> US-exhaust law „Tier 4 interim“ have been tightened,<br />
new threshold values for em<strong>is</strong>sion of non-road vehicles<br />
like dredgers, road rollers and milling machines will<br />
come in<strong>to</strong> effect soon. The regulation of lower exhaust<br />
values challenges <strong>the</strong> construction machine sec<strong>to</strong>r in<strong>to</strong><br />
developing new, alternative technology solutions. As<br />
an example it <strong>is</strong> required <strong>to</strong> reduce threshold values for<br />
particles by 94 percent, compared <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> current stage<br />
III A. Previous engine modifications like mechanical and<br />
electronic control, common-rail systems, charging and<br />
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exhaust gas recirculation alone will not be sufficient<br />
any more. In order <strong>to</strong> meet <strong>the</strong> regulated reduction of<br />
em<strong>is</strong>sions with new technological lines of sight it will be<br />
necessary <strong>to</strong> rethink and fur<strong>the</strong>r develop in <strong>the</strong> area of<br />
exhaust after-treatment. It will be interesting <strong>to</strong> d<strong>is</strong>cover<br />
<strong>the</strong> answers that manufacturers have found.<br />
It <strong>is</strong> for <strong>the</strong> above-mentioned reasons that, prior <strong>to</strong><br />
BAUMA, we have decided <strong>to</strong> use <strong>the</strong> new dimensions<br />
of BAUMA as an occasion <strong>to</strong> <strong><strong>is</strong>sue</strong> a special edition in<br />
<strong>which</strong> we are aiming <strong>to</strong> inform on selected innovations,<br />
new technologies and product novelties, <strong>which</strong> can be<br />
d<strong>is</strong>covered and experienced on <strong>the</strong> exhibition from <strong>the</strong><br />
19th <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> 25th April 2010. In th<strong>is</strong> <strong><strong>is</strong>sue</strong> we will slightly<br />
deviate from <strong>the</strong> usual form of our magazine, in order <strong>to</strong><br />
adjust ourselves <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> innovative character of BAUMA.<br />
Instead of <strong>the</strong> section on “Fur<strong>the</strong>r Training”, <strong>which</strong> <strong>is</strong><br />
being continued in <strong>the</strong> next <strong><strong>is</strong>sue</strong> of AMS, we will report<br />
on <strong>the</strong> BAUMA innovation award. The nominations<br />
of th<strong>is</strong> award are differentiated and assessed in <strong>the</strong><br />
five categories of machinery, machinery component,<br />
construction process / construction work, research and<br />
design.<br />
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In judging <strong>the</strong> nominated innovations, <strong>the</strong> jury of experts<br />
has paid particular attention <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> following criteria:<br />
• Forward-looking development<br />
• Practical use<br />
• Contribution <strong>to</strong> environment and humanization of<br />
work<br />
• Improvement of efficiency and productivity while<br />
reducing energy and costs at <strong>the</strong> same time<br />
• Image value for <strong>the</strong> construction equipment, building<br />
material machinery industry or <strong>the</strong> construction and<br />
building material sec<strong>to</strong>r<br />
There are three nominations in each category, and <strong>the</strong><br />
award <strong>is</strong> being given <strong>to</strong> one of each at <strong>the</strong> onset of <strong>the</strong><br />
exhibition. Within <strong>the</strong> framework of th<strong>is</strong> special edition<br />
we will introduce <strong>to</strong> you a selection of <strong>the</strong> innovations<br />
that we believe are <strong>the</strong> most spectacular ones.<br />
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<strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong> <strong>is</strong> followed by our “Transfer of Technology”<br />
section, in <strong>which</strong> we present some new technological<br />
developments, as well as first experiences in <strong>the</strong><br />
application of new technologies. Subsequently, in our<br />
“News and Reports” section you will find a selection<br />
of current product novelties, <strong>which</strong> on <strong>the</strong> occasion<br />
of BAUMA are being presented <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> expert public by<br />
manufactures for <strong>the</strong> first time.<br />
We thank you for your trust and hope that we manage<br />
<strong>to</strong> please you with th<strong>is</strong> extraordinary special edition.<br />
Your AMS-ONLINE edi<strong>to</strong>rial team<br />
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New product! New vertical<br />
drilling machine TERRA-DRILL<br />
for geo<strong>the</strong>rmal power<br />
RESEARCH & INNOVATION<br />
With 35 years of experience in horizontal trenchless pipe and cable laying <strong>the</strong> Sw<strong>is</strong>s manufacturer TERRA AG has<br />
joined <strong>the</strong> vertical drilling market with <strong>the</strong> development of its TERRA-DRILL. The design of th<strong>is</strong> new vertical drill for<br />
geo<strong>the</strong>rmal power has taken 2 years. The aim of th<strong>is</strong> intensive devolvement was <strong>to</strong> develop a compact geo<strong>the</strong>rmal drill<br />
that would be as powerful as conventional large drilling machines, but small enough <strong>to</strong> be employed in residential<br />
gardens for <strong>the</strong> heating of ex<strong>is</strong>ting old buildings.<br />
New Design<br />
Most often, large vertical drilling rigs cannot be used in<br />
gardens, as <strong>the</strong>ir massive weight and steel crawler tracks<br />
ruin <strong>the</strong> ex<strong>is</strong>ting garden. If <strong>the</strong>y are <strong>to</strong> be used,<br />
<strong>the</strong>y are often lifted in<strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> garden, <strong>which</strong> <strong>is</strong><br />
difficult and expensive. <strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong> <strong>is</strong> why <strong>the</strong> TERRA-<br />
DRILL has a modular design. Drill rig and power<br />
pack are separated. In <strong>the</strong> transportation mode<br />
<strong>the</strong> TERRA-DRILL <strong>is</strong> only 0.95 m (37.4”) wide. It<br />
can drive through 1.00 m (3.3 ft) wide entrance<br />
doors. Its low weight of 2.1 <strong>to</strong>ns (4’620 lbs) and<br />
it <strong>is</strong> rubber crawlers prevent damage <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
garden and pathways.<br />
Machine technology<br />
The TERRA-DRILL 4407 V can drill vertical<br />
bores up <strong>to</strong> a depth of 120 m (400 ft) in most<br />
ground conditions. It has a <strong>to</strong>rque of 4’400 Nm<br />
(3’300 ft.lbs) and a pull back force of 70 KN<br />
(7 <strong>to</strong>ns). Casing pipes up <strong>to</strong> 178 mm (7”) OD<br />
can be drilled down <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> upper rock edge.<br />
These casings protect <strong>the</strong> bore channel from<br />
collapsing. Smaller casing pipes with 133 mm<br />
(5.2”) OD and 152 mm (6”) OD can also be used.<br />
The 5“down-<strong>the</strong>-hole hammer <strong>is</strong> equipped<br />
with a drill bit of 150 mm (6”). It drills through<br />
most rock and mixed ground. <strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong> large 5 inch<br />
bore channel allows <strong>the</strong> geo<strong>the</strong>rmal sonde <strong>to</strong><br />
be lowered <strong>the</strong> final drilling depths.<br />
The 5“ down-<strong>the</strong>-hole hammer <strong>is</strong> powered<br />
by an air compressor supplying 19 m3 /min @<br />
21 bar (630 cfm @ 3’000 psi) <strong>to</strong> reach optimum<br />
productivity. If smaller compressors are <strong>to</strong> be<br />
used, a 4” down-<strong>the</strong>-hole hammer <strong>is</strong> offered.<br />
The drill rods are 1.5 m (5 ft) long and have a<br />
diameter of 89 mm (3.5”).<br />
Pic. 1:<br />
The new vertical rig TERRA-DRILL 4007<br />
V for geo<strong>the</strong>rmal bores.<br />
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The TERRA-DRILL <strong>is</strong> equipped with a small power<br />
pack allowing it <strong>to</strong> be self propelled. The separate main<br />
hydraulic power pack <strong>is</strong> driven by a 24 kW (33 HP) Diesel<br />
engine, <strong>which</strong> <strong>is</strong> “clean” and fulfils <strong>the</strong> world wide<br />
environmental em<strong>is</strong>sion requirements for <strong>the</strong> foreseeable<br />
future.<br />
The duplex p<strong>is</strong><strong>to</strong>n pump in <strong>the</strong> power pack hydrates<br />
<strong>the</strong> compressed air <strong>to</strong> ensure a continuous d<strong>is</strong>charge of<br />
<strong>the</strong> drilling mud.<br />
The new patented duplex connec<strong>to</strong>r<br />
(mud spill preventer)<br />
The TERRA-DRILL operates with only one driving<br />
head. Thus TERRA has designed a new patented<br />
duplex connec<strong>to</strong>r (mud spill preventer) <strong>which</strong> allows<br />
simultaneous insertion of <strong>the</strong> casing pipe, <strong>the</strong> down-<strong>the</strong>hole<br />
hammer and <strong>the</strong> drill rods. The duplex connec<strong>to</strong>r<br />
conducts <strong>the</strong> drill mud cleanly in<strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> mud containers<br />
ensuring that <strong>the</strong> job site <strong>is</strong> always clean. As soon as <strong>the</strong><br />
casings have reached <strong>the</strong> upper rock edge, <strong>the</strong> bayonet<br />
connection of <strong>the</strong> duplex connec<strong>to</strong>r <strong>is</strong> released. From<br />
that moment on only <strong>the</strong> drill rods with <strong>the</strong> down-<strong>the</strong>-hole<br />
hammer proceeds <strong>to</strong> drill fur<strong>the</strong>r down.<br />
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Triplex clamping and break-apart<br />
system<br />
The TERRA-DRILL <strong>is</strong> equipped with a triplex clamping<br />
and break-apart system. The assembly and d<strong>is</strong>assembly of<br />
<strong>the</strong> casings and <strong>the</strong> drill rod <strong>is</strong> undertaken hydraulically.<br />
Cable winch with handling device<br />
The electric cable winch and <strong>the</strong> specially developed<br />
rod handling device enables <strong>the</strong> lifting and loading of a<br />
single casing and a single drill rod simultaneously in<strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
drill rig whereby <strong>the</strong>y are assembled hydraulically. The<br />
handling device <strong>is</strong> also used for <strong>the</strong> d<strong>is</strong>assembly of <strong>the</strong><br />
heavy casing pipes.<br />
Air drilling and fluid drilling<br />
In rocky ground it <strong>is</strong> recommended <strong>to</strong> use <strong>the</strong> air drill<br />
method with <strong>the</strong> down-<strong>the</strong>-hole hammer as it <strong>is</strong> faster. If<br />
<strong>the</strong> geology cons<strong>is</strong>ts of loose ground, even at great depths,<br />
<strong>the</strong> TERRA-DRILL can be equipped with an optional drilling<br />
fluid pump <strong>to</strong> allow drilling using <strong>the</strong> “fluid method”. Here<br />
up <strong>to</strong> 600 ltr/min (160 gpm) of ben<strong>to</strong>nite drilling fluid <strong>is</strong><br />
pumped in<strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> bore channel with a pressure of 4-6 bar<br />
Pic. 2:<br />
The TERRA-DRILL can be manoeuvred through 1.00<br />
m (3.3 ft) wide entrance doors <strong>to</strong> drill in confined<br />
gardens.<br />
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(60-90 psi). <strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong> drilling fluid <strong>is</strong> pumped through <strong>the</strong> drill<br />
rods and tricone ch<strong>is</strong>el at <strong>the</strong> drill face and forces <strong>the</strong><br />
ben<strong>to</strong>nite back <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>to</strong>p of <strong>the</strong> bore <strong>to</strong> stabil<strong>is</strong>e <strong>the</strong> bore<br />
channel and remove <strong>the</strong> spoil. At <strong>the</strong> <strong>to</strong>p <strong>the</strong> Ben<strong>to</strong>nite <strong>is</strong><br />
conducted via <strong>the</strong> duplex connec<strong>to</strong>r (mud spill preventer)<br />
in<strong>to</strong> both mud containers.<br />
Supported by <strong>the</strong> BFE<br />
Pic. 3:<br />
The newly designed and patented duplex connec<strong>to</strong>r<br />
(preventer) allows a simultaneous drilling of casings<br />
and drill rods. It conducts <strong>the</strong> drill mud cleanly in<strong>to</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> mud containers without spillage..<br />
The Sw<strong>is</strong>s association “Gütesiegel Erdwärme“<br />
(Association for Geo<strong>the</strong>rmal Drilling Companies) has<br />
publ<strong>is</strong>hed, that 1.400.000 meters (4.600.000 ft) of geo<strong>the</strong>rmal<br />
earth drilling had been completed in Switzerland in<br />
<strong>the</strong> year 2007 using large drilling rigs. At present <strong>the</strong>re<br />
are approximately 300 large drilling rigs operating in<br />
Switzerland. The Sw<strong>is</strong>s Federal Office for Energy (BFE)<br />
supports <strong>the</strong> design of <strong>the</strong> completely new geo<strong>the</strong>rmal<br />
drill rig TERRA-DRILL with <strong>the</strong> aim of utilizing geo<strong>the</strong>rmal<br />
power even in small residential properties.<br />
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FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT:<br />
TERRA AG<br />
Dipl.-Wi-Ing. Dietmar G. Jenne<br />
Hauptstraße 92<br />
6260 Reiden | Switzerland<br />
Tel.: +41 (0)62 - 751 - 24 52<br />
Fax: +41 (0)62 - 751 - 40 46<br />
eMail: terra.ch@bluewin.ch<br />
Internet: www.terra-eu.eu<br />
Pic. 4:<br />
The triplex clamping and break-apart system<br />
d<strong>is</strong>assembles <strong>the</strong> casing pipes and <strong>the</strong> drill<br />
rods simultaneously and hydraulically.<br />
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Innovative drilling<br />
procedure for below-surface geo<strong>the</strong>rmal energy<br />
With <strong>the</strong> use of <strong>the</strong> electro-impulse procedure (EIV) dec<strong>is</strong>ive savings in drilling costs<br />
can be reached for below-surface geo<strong>the</strong>rmal energy. In <strong>the</strong> earth‘s crust (lithosphere)<br />
<strong>the</strong>re are nearly inexhaustible reserves of <strong>the</strong>rmal energy s<strong>to</strong>red. In order <strong>to</strong> produce<br />
electricity from th<strong>is</strong>, <strong>the</strong> hot dry rock technology <strong>is</strong> used. For th<strong>is</strong>, at least two drillings<br />
are sunk in<strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> hard bedrock. Hereby. one drilling serves as injection drilling, <strong>the</strong><br />
o<strong>the</strong>r <strong>is</strong> an extraction drilling for <strong>the</strong> heat transfer medium. The rock functions as heat<br />
exchange.<br />
Pic. 1:<br />
Destruction of rocks by electro-impulse procedure in different kinds of rock<br />
(Granite, Basalt, Limes<strong>to</strong>ne, Sands<strong>to</strong>ne).<br />
Above ground, <strong>the</strong> extracted heat <strong>is</strong> conducted <strong>to</strong><br />
a steam cycle by <strong>which</strong> a turbine can be moved. <strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong><br />
technology offers <strong>the</strong> opportunity of building a base load<br />
power plant independent of <strong>the</strong> wind and <strong>the</strong> sun. The<br />
required temperature level in <strong>the</strong> rock for an economical<br />
power plant stands at 130°C and <strong>is</strong> reached only at depths<br />
of 3000 m. Conventional drilling equipment <strong>is</strong> suitable<br />
for <strong>the</strong> sediment rock of oil - and gas deposits. In rock<br />
such as granite it drills only very slowly (1 – 2 m/h) and<br />
wears out quickly (a lifespan of 50 – 60 h). Changing <strong>the</strong><br />
equipment due <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> wearing out, so-called roundtrips,<br />
<strong>is</strong> very time-consuming as <strong>the</strong> entire drill string has <strong>to</strong> be<br />
d<strong>is</strong>mantled and <strong>the</strong>n reinstalled. At a drilling plant‘s daily<br />
cost of € 18,000, <strong>the</strong>se standstill times run up enormous<br />
costs. Depending on <strong>the</strong> case, <strong>the</strong> <strong>to</strong>tal costs come <strong>to</strong> €<br />
8 – 13 Mi for 5,000 m of drilling. The economic success of<br />
a below-surface geo<strong>the</strong>rmal energy project <strong>is</strong> connected<br />
<strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> availability of an economical drilling technology.<br />
EIV offers a technical alternative <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> conventional<br />
drilling procedure. It uses <strong>the</strong> destructive effect of <strong>the</strong><br />
high energy electrical charges <strong>which</strong> are produced<br />
inside <strong>the</strong> <strong>to</strong> be loosened material. The loosening process<br />
<strong>is</strong>, <strong>the</strong>n, fundamentally changed. Instead of <strong>the</strong> ultimate<br />
compressive strength of <strong>the</strong> rock, its tensile adhesive<br />
strength must now be overcome. <strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong> means a reduction<br />
of <strong>the</strong> loosening res<strong>is</strong>tance of 90% in <strong>the</strong> mean.<br />
The electrical voltage used cons<strong>is</strong>ts of 300,000 V and<br />
d<strong>is</strong>charges itself within 1/10,000,000 s. The pressure<br />
and <strong>the</strong> temperature in <strong>the</strong> resulting breakdown canal<br />
increases abruptly, <strong>which</strong> causes <strong>the</strong> rock structure <strong>to</strong><br />
fail. Hereby,<strong>the</strong> electrodes between <strong>which</strong> <strong>the</strong> breakdown<br />
<strong>is</strong> produced are lying on <strong>the</strong> rock only loosely.<br />
In <strong>the</strong> framework of a project supported by <strong>the</strong> Federal<br />
Min<strong>is</strong>try of Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear<br />
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Safety, a machine concept was developed by <strong>which</strong> th<strong>is</strong><br />
innovative loosening procedure can be integrated in<strong>to</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> drilling technology. Thereby, a down-hole-<strong>to</strong>ol was<br />
created that can be integrated in<strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> drilling process<br />
like a conventional drilling <strong>to</strong>ol. Changes <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> drilling<br />
plant or additional equipment <strong>is</strong> not needed.<br />
Supplying <strong>the</strong> energy takes place via a flush-driven<br />
drilling engine <strong>which</strong> runs an electric genera<strong>to</strong>r. Its voltage<br />
at <strong>the</strong> start <strong>is</strong> reshaped over a rectifier and conducted <strong>to</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> surge voltage source (Marx principle) <strong>which</strong> generates<br />
<strong>the</strong> surge voltage for <strong>the</strong> output process. The output<br />
electrodes are arranged in such a way that <strong>the</strong> drilling<br />
hole floor level <strong>is</strong> reduced full-surface without <strong>the</strong> EIV<br />
drilling system having <strong>to</strong> rotate in <strong>the</strong> hole. The d<strong>is</strong>charge<br />
of <strong>the</strong> drilling cuttings takes place in <strong>the</strong> conventional<br />
mode via flush – drilling. A flushing-medium that sat<strong>is</strong>fies<br />
electric drilling and electrical requirements has already<br />
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been tested successfully. The technical challenge for<br />
<strong>the</strong> practical implementation of <strong>the</strong> EIV drilling system<br />
cons<strong>is</strong>ts foremost of <strong>the</strong> adaptation of <strong>the</strong> electrical and<br />
electronical components <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> high temperatures of up<br />
<strong>to</strong> 200°C in <strong>the</strong> drilling hole. Additionally, <strong>the</strong>re are <strong>the</strong> high<br />
pressures of 100 bar and <strong>the</strong> small drilling hole diameter<br />
of 12 1/4“ (311 mm). Concepts on <strong>the</strong> bas<strong>is</strong> of already<br />
ex<strong>is</strong>ting technical solutions show that <strong>the</strong> realization of a<br />
pro<strong>to</strong>type <strong>is</strong> possible despite <strong>the</strong>se high requirements.<br />
The main advantage of <strong>the</strong> EIV drilling system <strong>is</strong><br />
that wearing out does not occur due <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> absence of<br />
mechanical forces <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> mining equipment. A burn-off of<br />
<strong>the</strong> electrodes due <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> charges <strong>is</strong> not <strong>to</strong> be expected.<br />
The lifespan <strong>is</strong> presently estimated at 500 h. The number<br />
of equipment changes due <strong>to</strong> wearing out <strong>is</strong> minimized.<br />
The aim <strong>is</strong> <strong>to</strong> completely avoid <strong>the</strong>m. In addition, <strong>the</strong>re <strong>is</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> <strong>to</strong> be expected drilling speed in <strong>the</strong> granite of 4m/h.<br />
Pic. 2:<br />
Picture of <strong>the</strong> innovation<br />
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The savings potential in respect <strong>to</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> drilling costs <strong>is</strong> calculated at 30% on<br />
<strong>the</strong> bas<strong>is</strong> of <strong>the</strong> average return method<br />
with drilling data from practice. The<br />
result of th<strong>is</strong> development shows that<br />
<strong>the</strong> utilization of <strong>the</strong> EIV technology<br />
makes it possible <strong>to</strong> lower <strong>the</strong> drilling<br />
costs and, hence, <strong>the</strong> energy accrual<br />
costs for below-surface geo<strong>the</strong>rmal<br />
energy <strong>to</strong> that of <strong>the</strong> water-and wind<br />
power level.<br />
FOR MORE INFORMATION<br />
AND CONTACT:<br />
Pic. 3:<br />
EIV – Drilling Tool for deep<br />
geo<strong>the</strong>rmal wells<br />
Techn<strong>is</strong>che Universität Dresden<br />
Institut für Verarbeitungsmaschinen und<br />
Mobile Arbeitsmaschinen<br />
Dr.-Ing. Miguel Mo<strong>the</strong>s<br />
01062 Dresden | Germany<br />
Tel.: +49 (0)351 - 463 3 49 72<br />
Fax: +49 (0)351 - 463 3 77 31<br />
eMail: miguel.mo<strong>the</strong>s@tu-dresden.de<br />
Internet: www.tu-dresden.de/bft<br />
www.baumaschine.de<br />
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Die BAUER Maschinen GmbH -<br />
nominated for <strong>the</strong> BAUMA Innovation Award 2010<br />
A new development of Bauer Maschinen GmbH was nominated for <strong>the</strong> BAUMA Innovation Award 2010 in <strong>the</strong> category<br />
„Machinery Component“. What <strong>is</strong> simply called „Down-The-Hole flushing head for dry drilling rods“ represents a<br />
breakthrough: <strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong> Bauer innovation enables <strong>to</strong> significantly increase <strong>the</strong> performance of Kelly drilling rigs for drilling<br />
in rocks. Additionally, th<strong>is</strong> innovation results in an ecological benefit: The „Down-The-Hole flushing head“ supersedes<br />
<strong>the</strong> cost-intensive set-up of a slurry drilling system with slurry tank and slurry treatment plant. <strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong> new method has<br />
been successfully used several times: In May 2009 in Finland, since <strong>the</strong>n also in Russia – in Vladivos<strong>to</strong>k, and for <strong>the</strong><br />
building projects of <strong>the</strong> Olympic arena in Sotchi–, in Singapore and in Australia.<br />
The Bauer Down-The-Hole flushing<br />
head<br />
The Kelly drilling system <strong>is</strong> <strong>the</strong> most efficient method<br />
for <strong>the</strong> production of bored piles as <strong>the</strong> intermittent soil<br />
extraction from <strong>the</strong> borehole <strong>is</strong> not energy efficient and<br />
<strong>the</strong> drilling <strong>to</strong>ol can be selected for each soil layer without<br />
any loss of time. Fur<strong>the</strong>rmore, <strong>the</strong> required space for <strong>the</strong><br />
equipment and <strong>the</strong> boreholes are reduced <strong>to</strong> a minimum.<br />
Upon drilling in very strong rock – as often<br />
required - passive drilling <strong>to</strong>ols, also with <strong>the</strong><br />
use of roller bits, can only achieve a very slow<br />
drilling progress as <strong>the</strong> loosened rock chippings<br />
are not instantly removed and <strong>the</strong>refore strongly<br />
interfere <strong>the</strong> fur<strong>the</strong>r loosening process of <strong>the</strong><br />
rock by <strong>the</strong> roller bit. Due <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> telescoping of<br />
<strong>the</strong> Kelly bar and <strong>the</strong> permanent rotation of <strong>the</strong><br />
drilling <strong>to</strong>ol, <strong>the</strong> supply of flushing energy <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
drilling <strong>to</strong>ol was not possible until now. Longtime<br />
efforts <strong>to</strong> seal <strong>the</strong> Kelly bar and <strong>to</strong> turn it in<strong>to</strong><br />
a „flushing Kelly“ or <strong>to</strong> direct a simultaneously<br />
rotating hose downwards were never successful<br />
or suitable for jobsites.<br />
Previously, an improvement was only achieved<br />
by an extensive refurb<strong>is</strong>hment of <strong>the</strong> drilling rig<br />
<strong>to</strong>wards a flush drilling system with multiple drill<br />
pipe sections and <strong>the</strong> respective method for <strong>the</strong><br />
slurry circulation (flushing head, slurry tank, etc.);<br />
<strong>the</strong>re was a high demand of energy for <strong>the</strong> fluidic<br />
extraction of <strong>the</strong> rock chippings throughout <strong>the</strong><br />
complete length of <strong>the</strong> borehole.<br />
Pic. 1:<br />
Practical use of<br />
Down-<strong>the</strong>-hole-flushing head<br />
Upon reaching <strong>the</strong> rock layer, <strong>the</strong> newly developed<br />
Down-The-Hole flushing head can be used <strong>to</strong>ge<strong>the</strong>r with<br />
<strong>the</strong> subjacent roller bit full section drilling head or a roller<br />
bit core barrel – as any o<strong>the</strong>r Kelly drilling <strong>to</strong>ol – coupled<br />
<strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Kelly bar. An air supply hose <strong>which</strong> <strong>is</strong> coiled outside<br />
<strong>the</strong> borehole <strong>is</strong> connected <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Down-The-Hole flushing<br />
head.<br />
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If <strong>the</strong> drilling <strong>to</strong>ol <strong>to</strong>uches <strong>the</strong> drilling horizon and <strong>is</strong><br />
pushed downwards by <strong>the</strong> feeding system of <strong>the</strong> drilling<br />
rig, <strong>the</strong> sta<strong>to</strong>r of <strong>the</strong> Down-The-Hole flushing head <strong>is</strong> seized<br />
with <strong>the</strong> lever system at <strong>the</strong> borehole wall. <strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong> avoids <strong>the</strong><br />
connec<strong>to</strong>r of <strong>the</strong> air supply hose <strong>to</strong> simultaneously rotate<br />
with <strong>the</strong> ro<strong>to</strong>r, <strong>which</strong> transfers <strong>the</strong> rotation of <strong>the</strong> Kelly bar<br />
<strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> drilling <strong>to</strong>ol.<br />
The air flushing <strong>is</strong> conducted <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> ro<strong>to</strong>r via <strong>the</strong><br />
pneumatic multiport swivel and drives <strong>the</strong> flushing by<br />
r<strong>is</strong>ers in <strong>the</strong> drilling <strong>to</strong>ol using <strong>the</strong> air-lift method. The rock<br />
chippings are permanently transported <strong>to</strong> a tank in <strong>the</strong><br />
upper part of <strong>the</strong> drilling <strong>to</strong>ol. The transport of <strong>the</strong> loosened<br />
material <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> surface <strong>is</strong> intermittently carried out in <strong>the</strong><br />
same way as upon Kelly drilling by retracting <strong>the</strong> Kelly bar<br />
and emptying <strong>the</strong> tank outside <strong>the</strong> borehole.<br />
Pic. 2:<br />
Schematic illustration of<br />
Down-<strong>the</strong>-hole flushing<br />
head<br />
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With <strong>the</strong> same method, besides air also water, hydraulic<br />
oil or electric current can be lead downwards, <strong>which</strong> for<br />
example also enables <strong>the</strong> driving of a Down-The-Hole<br />
hammer.<br />
The Bauer Maschinenbau GmbH<br />
For more than 50 years, <strong>the</strong> name Bauer <strong>is</strong> related<br />
<strong>to</strong> special<strong>is</strong>t foundation engineering or foundation<br />
work. Inventing <strong>the</strong> grouted anchor, Bauer opened new<br />
possibilities <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> building and construction industry. Many<br />
o<strong>the</strong>r patents for construction methods have followed<br />
during <strong>the</strong> course of time – such as <strong>the</strong> Cutter Soil Mixing<br />
(CSM). As experienced in <strong>the</strong> practice of construction,<br />
Bauer has been developing and building for forty years all<br />
necessary machines for special construction engineering,<br />
rotary drilling rigs and diaphragm wall units, anchor and<br />
well drilling rigs, systems for mixing and separation of<br />
slurries as well as pile drivers. Bauer systems operate<br />
worldwide.<br />
Within <strong>the</strong> group of <strong>the</strong> l<strong>is</strong>ted company BAUER AG, <strong>the</strong><br />
BAUER Maschinen GmbH and its subsidiaries develop<br />
and manufacture all kind of equipment for special<strong>is</strong>t<br />
foundation engineering <strong>to</strong> an extent that no o<strong>the</strong>r company<br />
throughout <strong>the</strong> world can offer. Production facilities in<br />
Germany, <strong>the</strong> United States, China, Russia, Italy, Malaysia<br />
and Sweden provide a high quality product range. With<br />
2479 employees, Bauer Maschinen GmbH reg<strong>is</strong>tered a<br />
turnover of 780 million euro in 2008.<br />
FOR MORE INFORMATION<br />
AND CONTACT:<br />
BAUER AG<br />
Press contact<br />
Franz - Josef Mayer<br />
Bauer - Str. 1<br />
86529 Schrobenhausen | Germany<br />
Tel.: +49 (0)8252 - 97 12 18<br />
Fax: +49 (0)8252 - 97 29 00<br />
eMail: franz-josef.mayer@bauer.de<br />
Internet: www.bauer.de<br />
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Nor<strong>to</strong>n-Clipper<br />
- Foam Drilling System<br />
The patent-pending Foam Drilling System from Nor<strong>to</strong>n-Clipper<br />
<strong>is</strong> an innovative solution for diamond drilling in reinforced<br />
concrete. It replaces water as a coolant with foam.<br />
The Foam Drilling System<br />
Using foam as a coolant allows a much easier<br />
collection of <strong>the</strong> coolant and slurries <strong>which</strong> means ability<br />
<strong>to</strong> work on job-site that need <strong>to</strong> remain very clean and<br />
exempt of water contamination; th<strong>is</strong> can be for instance<br />
drilling holes for pipes in a inhabited house, where it <strong>is</strong><br />
very difficult <strong>to</strong> perfectly protect <strong>the</strong> surrounding; th<strong>is</strong> can<br />
also be very regarding job sites like nuclear plants where<br />
water contamination <strong>is</strong> forbidden. An obvious benefit <strong>is</strong><br />
time saving : instead of spending hours <strong>to</strong> protect <strong>the</strong><br />
surroundings against water spraying, or <strong>to</strong> clean <strong>the</strong> job<br />
site after drilling, <strong>the</strong> contrac<strong>to</strong>r can install h<strong>is</strong> equipment<br />
very quickly and leave <strong>the</strong> job-site without spending time<br />
<strong>to</strong> clean it. <strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong> brings great benefits for instance on small<br />
renovation job sites. Ano<strong>the</strong>r benefit <strong>is</strong> saving of water :<br />
<strong>to</strong> generate <strong>the</strong> foam, water <strong>is</strong> mixed with a environment<br />
friendly foaming agent, however while drilling, <strong>the</strong><br />
consumption of water <strong>is</strong> reduced by 2/3 thanks <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
effect of <strong>the</strong> foam!<br />
<strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong> system can be used jointly with all standard wet<br />
drilling rigs and mo<strong>to</strong>rs ex<strong>is</strong>ting on <strong>the</strong> market, so <strong>the</strong><br />
contrac<strong>to</strong>r does not have <strong>to</strong> invest in additional equipments.<br />
However it cannot be used with standard diamond<br />
corebits : it requires special type of corebits, adapted <strong>to</strong><br />
foam drilling, and developed by Nor<strong>to</strong>n-Clipper.<br />
The Foam Drilling system <strong>is</strong> made of a compact and<br />
easy <strong>to</strong> move foam-drilling-unit (including a compressor<br />
and a tank, <strong>which</strong> <strong>is</strong> transforming water in<strong>to</strong> a foam having<br />
<strong>the</strong> right cons<strong>is</strong>tency), a transformer tank and a vacuum.<br />
Foam drilling will soon become <strong>the</strong> preferred solution for<br />
professional drilling contrac<strong>to</strong>rs.<br />
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Pic. 1:<br />
Practical use of <strong>the</strong> Foam Drilling System<br />
Pic. 2:<br />
Recording from <strong>the</strong> practice<br />
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FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT:<br />
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SAINT-GOBAIN Abrasives GmbH<br />
Heiko Bierbrauer<br />
Birkenstraße 45 - 49<br />
50389 Wesseling | Germany<br />
Tel.: +49 (0)2236 - 89 11 0<br />
eMail: sales.ngg@saint-gobain.com<br />
Internet: www.construction.nor<strong>to</strong>n.eu<br />
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Glass beads instead of gravel or sand<br />
as a supporting material in bore wells<br />
AN INNOVATION FROM OCHS THAT GUARANTEES THAT WATER CATCHMENT<br />
WELLS HAVE A LONGER, BETTER AND MORE ECONOMIC SERVICE LIFE.<br />
Glass beads as a supporting material in<br />
bore wells<br />
Pure and clean water <strong>is</strong> <strong>the</strong> most important raw<br />
material for human life. Bore wells are required <strong>to</strong> extract<br />
ground water. These wells cons<strong>is</strong>t of three essential<br />
components.<br />
• The bore hole, <strong>the</strong> depth and diameter of <strong>which</strong> are<br />
determined by <strong>the</strong> position and thickness of <strong>the</strong> waterbearing<br />
soil layers <strong>to</strong> be opened up.<br />
• The well filter pipe <strong>to</strong> be fitted inside <strong>the</strong> bore hole, through<br />
whose slots water can flow from <strong>the</strong> well pipe.<br />
• The supporting material in <strong>the</strong> annular space between <strong>the</strong><br />
fixed bore hole wall and <strong>the</strong> well filter pipe.<br />
The selection of th<strong>is</strong> material <strong>is</strong> of<br />
crucial importance when constructing<br />
wells. Its purpose <strong>is</strong> <strong>to</strong> support <strong>the</strong><br />
layers of soil particles at <strong>the</strong> wall of <strong>the</strong><br />
bore hole in such a way that clear and<br />
sand-free water <strong>is</strong> able <strong>to</strong> pass through<br />
<strong>the</strong> free pore spaces <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> well filter<br />
pipe with as little res<strong>is</strong>tance as possible.<br />
Selecting <strong>the</strong> right particle size and<br />
material <strong>is</strong> of crucial importance for <strong>the</strong><br />
strength and problem-free operation of<br />
<strong>the</strong> well over many years. If <strong>the</strong> material<br />
<strong>is</strong> <strong>to</strong>o fine, an unwanted filter effect will<br />
be created and block <strong>the</strong> pore spaces<br />
with <strong>the</strong> consequence that <strong>the</strong> well<br />
will run dry. If <strong>the</strong> supporting material<br />
selected <strong>is</strong> <strong>to</strong>o coarse, <strong>the</strong> well will<br />
permanently transport sand particles<br />
and cloudy material with <strong>the</strong> water from<br />
<strong>the</strong> bedrock.<br />
RESEARCH & INNOVATION<br />
Gravel or sand has been used as supporting material<br />
until now. In Germany, <strong>the</strong>se are recorded in DIN 4924 for<br />
well construction that describes <strong>the</strong> minimum required<br />
material properties. Naturally occurring gravels and sands<br />
impose limits on <strong>the</strong> requirements in terms of roundness,<br />
dimensional accuracy, surface quality and, in particular,<br />
<strong>the</strong> strength of <strong>the</strong> individual particles needed by modern<br />
well construction.<br />
The innovations from OCHS GmbH cons<strong>is</strong>t in using glass<br />
beads as a supporting material between <strong>the</strong> bore hole<br />
wall and <strong>the</strong> well filter pipe. <strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong> pipe has <strong>the</strong> following<br />
dec<strong>is</strong>ive benefits for well construction:<br />
Pic. 1:<br />
Compar<strong>is</strong>on of conventional gravel and glass beads<br />
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• Between four and ten times greater strength than<br />
comparable sand and gravel material<br />
• Optimal roundness for virtually <strong>the</strong> same particle size. <strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong><br />
results in a greatest possible free pore space, regardless of<br />
<strong>the</strong> size, through <strong>which</strong> water can flow unimpeded.<br />
• A surface that <strong>is</strong> virtually perfectly smooth<br />
• Optimal size adjustment <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> water-bearing soil layers<br />
<strong>is</strong> possible, as <strong>the</strong> glass beads can be produced between<br />
0.4 mm and 16 mm diameter at 0.1 mm intervals.<br />
• Hygienically safe material combined with high chemical<br />
res<strong>is</strong>tance, e.g. <strong>to</strong> d<strong>is</strong>infectants<br />
The smooth surface, in particular, with <strong>the</strong> virtually<br />
perfect roundness of <strong>the</strong> glass beads guarantees that<br />
<strong>the</strong> water catchment wells can be operated more<br />
economically. Water can flow through <strong>the</strong> glass beads<br />
unimpeded with as little res<strong>is</strong>tance as possible. <strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong> can<br />
result in high potential savings in <strong>the</strong> electrical energy<br />
required <strong>to</strong> transport water from a great depth, as <strong>the</strong><br />
overall fall in <strong>the</strong> water table in operating <strong>the</strong> well <strong>is</strong><br />
reduced.<br />
As glass beads can be supplied without undersized and<br />
undersized particles, <strong>the</strong>se can be optimally adjusted and<br />
fitted <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> native soil. The slot width of <strong>the</strong> filter pipes<br />
can, in turn, be adjusted <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> size of glass bead selected<br />
and <strong>the</strong>refore enables water <strong>to</strong> flow as far as possible<br />
unimpeded from <strong>the</strong> soil layers <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> pump.<br />
A great deal of ground water has considerable<br />
quantities of d<strong>is</strong>solved lime, iron and manganese. Abrupt<br />
changes in pressure and, in some cases, temperature<br />
conditions in <strong>the</strong> area in <strong>the</strong> immediate vicinity of <strong>the</strong> well,<br />
coupled with <strong>the</strong> supply of atmospheric oxygen as a result<br />
RESEARCH & INNOVATION<br />
Pic. 2:<br />
By undersized particle<br />
blocked filter-slots<br />
of reducing <strong>the</strong> water table and microbial activities mean<br />
that magnesium deposits in <strong>the</strong> supporting material are<br />
a well-known problem. <strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong> can lead <strong>to</strong> regular costly<br />
well cleaning and regeneration measures. If <strong>the</strong>se are<br />
not carried out or are carried out <strong>to</strong>o late, th<strong>is</strong> can cause<br />
irreparable damage <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> well. As labora<strong>to</strong>ry experiments<br />
have proven, using glass bead with a smooth surface can<br />
make it far more difficult for deposits <strong>to</strong> build up and <strong>to</strong><br />
settle in <strong>the</strong> annular space. Extending cleaning intervals<br />
results in a lower financial outlay in maintaining and<br />
operating <strong>the</strong> well.<br />
The additional costs for a well using glass bead instead<br />
of gravel or sand represents between 5 and 10% of <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>to</strong>tal building costs. If you offset <strong>the</strong>se additional costs of<br />
building against <strong>the</strong> anticipated savings <strong>to</strong> operate and<br />
maintain <strong>the</strong> well, <strong>the</strong> profitability of using glass bead <strong>is</strong><br />
guaranteed, particularly in view of an expected service<br />
life for a modern well of 30 years.<br />
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT:<br />
OCHS Bohrgesellschaft mbH<br />
Frank Hermann<br />
Schieräckerstraße 35<br />
90431 Nürnberg | Germany<br />
Tel.: +49 (0)911 - 32 34 00<br />
Fax: +49 (0)911 - 31 43 02<br />
eMail: herrmann@ochs-bau.de<br />
Internet: www.ochs-bau.de<br />
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RESEARCH & INNOVATION<br />
The acoustic Geo-Scanner:<br />
an innovative development<br />
for <strong>the</strong> industry of<br />
construction and mining<br />
machinery<br />
The successful implementation of construction projects<br />
and energy-efficient and quality-oriented extraction of mineral<br />
resources in unconsolidated soft soil depends on a prec<strong>is</strong>e<br />
knowledge about <strong>the</strong> shape and properties of soil layers.<br />
Foundation of constructions as well as mineral deposits, e.g. of<br />
fossil energy resources, industrial and construction minerals,<br />
are mostly found in <strong>the</strong> younger sediments of <strong>the</strong> upper earth<br />
crust, <strong>which</strong> cons<strong>is</strong>ts of layers of cohesive (clay, silt, coal)<br />
and non cohesive (sands, gravels) materials. Both <strong>the</strong> stress<br />
deformation behavior and <strong>the</strong> hydraulic properties of <strong>the</strong>se<br />
sediments are significantly different. In particular, <strong>the</strong> cohesive<br />
sediments, such as clays, influence <strong>the</strong> technical feasibility,<br />
economic viability and overall success of a construction or<br />
mining project considerably.<br />
In mining operations one of <strong>the</strong>se layers <strong>is</strong> <strong>the</strong> goal of<br />
extraction while surrounding layers are considered as<br />
overburden or waste rock. These so called hanging wall and<br />
intermediate layers are non unproductive and <strong>the</strong>refore have<br />
a highly negative effect on <strong>the</strong> economics of <strong>the</strong> mining project<br />
.Usually exploration work has <strong>to</strong> be executed <strong>to</strong> get information<br />
about <strong>the</strong> underground conditions. The conventional<br />
technologies provide only selective or spot information and<br />
do not supply values of quality d<strong>is</strong>tribution within <strong>the</strong> deposit<br />
or <strong>the</strong> effectiveness of compliance with a given horizon in <strong>the</strong><br />
underground. The exploration <strong>is</strong> always a crucial fac<strong>to</strong>r in <strong>the</strong><br />
trade-off between efficiency and safety of <strong>the</strong> project.<br />
In many construction and mining sites a project accompanying<br />
inspection of <strong>the</strong> real subsoil conditions <strong>is</strong> not or insufficiently<br />
possible. The use of large open pit mining equipment such as<br />
bucket wheel excava<strong>to</strong>rs, any kind of dredging equipment as<br />
well as pile foundations in civil engineering are examples. To<br />
address <strong>the</strong>se <strong><strong>is</strong>sue</strong>s <strong>the</strong> Department for Surface <strong>Mining</strong> and<br />
International <strong>Mining</strong> at <strong>the</strong> Clausthal University of Technology<br />
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RESEARCH & INNOVATION<br />
has developed a system based on an<br />
acoustic principle - Geo-Scanner - for online<br />
exploration of soil. The integration of th<strong>is</strong><br />
acoustic device at construction and mining<br />
machinery shall optimize machine design.<br />
<strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong> leads <strong>to</strong> an increase in economic<br />
and energy efficiency and environmental<br />
protection at construction and mining<br />
projects.<br />
Pic. 1:<br />
Example for practical use<br />
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Function<br />
RESEARCH & INNOVATION<br />
The Geo-Scanner <strong>is</strong> an acoustic scanning device for <strong>the</strong><br />
determination of geogen materials. The acoustic material scanner<br />
<strong>is</strong> based on a simple physical principle, <strong>the</strong> structural borne sound<br />
behavior of <strong>the</strong> materials. During <strong>the</strong> penetration of soil, a typical<br />
fingerprint of <strong>the</strong> geological formation <strong>is</strong> formed as a result of <strong>the</strong><br />
body sound vibration generated by friction. <strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong> technology enables<br />
<strong>the</strong> online detection of different soil types.<br />
Pic. 2:<br />
Operating principle from<br />
idea <strong>to</strong> implementation<br />
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RESEARCH & INNOVATION<br />
Product innovation<br />
The product innovation <strong>is</strong> a development of a simple and robust<br />
sensor that will deal with <strong>the</strong> complex requirements and demands<br />
of <strong>the</strong> industrial usage and will substitute inadequate v<strong>is</strong>ual material<br />
evaluations.<br />
The character<strong>is</strong>tics of <strong>the</strong> Geo-Scanner are:<br />
• High mechanical load capacity<br />
• Wea<strong>the</strong>r independency<br />
• Pollution insensitivity<br />
• Independency from light<br />
• Continuous measurement<br />
• A wide range of possible applications<br />
Pic. 3:<br />
Example for pracital use<br />
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RESEARCH & INNOVATION<br />
Applications and benefits<br />
<strong>Mining</strong> Engineering<br />
• Resource conservation and efficient use of natural energy<br />
resources<br />
• Reduction of energy requirements of <strong>the</strong> processes<br />
• Sharp separation plane extraction of raw-materials<br />
• Avoidance of external admixture<br />
• Reduction of ballast materials<br />
• Optimization of <strong>the</strong> sustainable design of post-mining areas<br />
and reclamation concepts<br />
• Wear reduction of mining equipment<br />
Pic. 4:<br />
Example for practical use<br />
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RESEARCH & INNOVATION<br />
Applications and benefits<br />
Civil Engineering<br />
• Increase <strong>the</strong> efficiency of pile foundation<br />
• Protection and wear reduction of equipment<br />
• Compliance with planned foundation depths<br />
• Completion of site information<br />
• Creating a strong foundation/bas<strong>is</strong> for possible settlement<br />
of claims<br />
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT:<br />
Techn<strong>is</strong>che Universität Clausthal<br />
Lehrstuhl für Tagebau und<br />
Internationaler Bergbau<br />
Institut für Bergbau<br />
Dipl.-Ing. Thomas Hardebusch<br />
Erzstraße 20<br />
38678 Clausthal-Zellerfeld | Germany<br />
Tel.: +49 (0)5323 - 72 31 78<br />
Fax: +49 (0)5323 - 72 23 71<br />
eMail: thomas.hardebusch@tu-clausthal.de<br />
Internet: www.bergbau.tu-clausthal.de<br />
Pic. 5:<br />
Example for practical use<br />
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ContiTech Conveyor Belt Group | Phone +49 5551 702-207<br />
transportbandsysteme@cbg.contitech.de<br />
RESEARCH & INNOVATION<br />
ADVERTISEMENT<br />
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DETECTINO -<br />
The Glassy Ground<br />
RESEARCH & INNOVATION<br />
Every year, digging causes millions of Euros worth of damage <strong>to</strong> buried supply lines because in many cases no site<br />
plans are available. To avoid <strong>the</strong>se costs, <strong>the</strong> multi-sensor detection system DETECTINO was designed by <strong>the</strong> Clausthaler<br />
Umwelttechnik-Institut GmbH, <strong>the</strong> University of Frankfurt Institute of Geoscience, <strong>the</strong> machine building company ProKasro<br />
and <strong>the</strong> Detectino GmbH. Since 2007 <strong>the</strong> consortium <strong>is</strong> working on th<strong>is</strong> versatile, cost-effective mobile device <strong>which</strong> <strong>is</strong><br />
able <strong>to</strong> identify buried supply lines in <strong>the</strong> ground using a DIN-based object-type-key. In addition using differentiated GPS,<br />
<strong>the</strong> location and depth of <strong>the</strong> lines will be determined and plotted in<strong>to</strong> ex<strong>is</strong>ting cadastral maps with accuracy in <strong>the</strong> range<br />
of centimeters.<br />
Detectino<br />
The requirements (ground radar<br />
antennas, metal detec<strong>to</strong>rs and<br />
electromagnetic probes) are installed<br />
on a mobile platform that <strong>is</strong> small<br />
enough for supply line detection<br />
on footpaths. The sensor system <strong>is</strong><br />
connected <strong>to</strong> a standard PC <strong>which</strong><br />
transmits <strong>the</strong> measured data <strong>to</strong> a data<br />
base where <strong>the</strong>y are processed by<br />
new computer intelligence technology<br />
and mapped in<strong>to</strong> a virtual image of <strong>the</strong><br />
area‘s underground down <strong>to</strong> a depth<br />
of 4 meters. Because of <strong>the</strong> fact that<br />
th<strong>is</strong> system operates differently from<br />
conventional systems in an online<br />
mode, <strong>the</strong> opera<strong>to</strong>r can see <strong>the</strong> results<br />
live in a user-friendly 3-dimensional<br />
v<strong>is</strong>ualization and navigate with mouse<br />
clicks through <strong>the</strong> underground. So on<br />
<strong>the</strong> one hand it leads <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> possibility<br />
<strong>to</strong> perform earthwork without damage,<br />
on <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r hand it leads <strong>to</strong> a quality<br />
control for laying supply lines according<br />
<strong>to</strong> regulations and respectively <strong>to</strong><br />
complete cadastral plans.<br />
The described requirements<br />
were particularly challenging in th<strong>is</strong><br />
project: non-contact sensing, location<br />
accuracy in <strong>the</strong> range of centimeters<br />
using differentiated GPS and prov<strong>is</strong>ion<br />
of position and depth information <strong>which</strong><br />
can be used <strong>to</strong> update ex<strong>is</strong>ting mapping<br />
and support 2D or 3D d<strong>is</strong>play in online<br />
mode.<br />
Pic. 1:<br />
Pro<strong>to</strong>type of <strong>the</strong> mobile platform with GPR antennas<br />
Pic. 2:<br />
Pro<strong>to</strong>type of <strong>the</strong> mobile platform with GPR<br />
antennas - <strong>the</strong> lap<strong>to</strong>p-screen in detail<br />
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Possible target groups for th<strong>is</strong> type of system are:<br />
• companies that install supply lines,<br />
• electricity, water, sewage, gas and communications network<br />
opera<strong>to</strong>rs,<br />
• <strong>the</strong> insurance industry,<br />
• companies that are responsible for digging up, repairing or<br />
installing new lines,<br />
• local government and o<strong>the</strong>r agencies<br />
with a main interest in:<br />
• more efficient resource planning (personnel and equipment)<br />
based on knowledge of <strong>the</strong> situation in <strong>the</strong> underground,<br />
• a mechan<strong>is</strong>m <strong>to</strong> d<strong>is</strong>able digging equipment when it comes<br />
<strong>to</strong>o close <strong>to</strong> lines that have been detected,<br />
• efficient (fast), cost-effective survey of critical or unknown<br />
areas <strong>to</strong> assess r<strong>is</strong>ks (leaks, flaws, etc.),<br />
RESEARCH & INNOVATION<br />
Pic. 3:<br />
Radargram analys<strong>is</strong> with computer intelligence technology<br />
• verification or completion of ex<strong>is</strong>ting maps,<br />
• ability <strong>to</strong> narrow down hazard zones <strong>to</strong> eliminate or minim<strong>is</strong>e<br />
damage <strong>to</strong> ex<strong>is</strong>ting underground structures during digging,<br />
• availability of a database <strong>which</strong> contains <strong>to</strong>pographical<br />
information and ex<strong>is</strong>ting supply line networks.<br />
The development phase and initial field trials show that<br />
<strong>the</strong> Detectino system, <strong>which</strong> uses <strong>the</strong> latest mechatronics<br />
technology, IT and geophysical sensors, meets <strong>the</strong><br />
requirements profile, and <strong>the</strong> use of <strong>the</strong> device will soon<br />
be offered as a service. Excavation damage and its costs<br />
can thus be significantly reduced and implementation of<br />
effective planing on-site will lead <strong>to</strong> a huge increase of<br />
efficiency by using <strong>the</strong> system Detectino.<br />
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Pic. 5:<br />
Ano<strong>the</strong>r 3D - V<strong>is</strong>ualization<br />
of a surface with detected<br />
supply lines<br />
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT:<br />
Clausthaler Umwelttechnik-Institut GmbH<br />
-CUTEC-Institut GmbH-<br />
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Matthias Reuter<br />
Leibnizstraße 21 + 23<br />
38678 Clausthal-Zellerfeld | Germany<br />
Tel.: +49 (0)179 - 39 60 78 6<br />
Internet: www.cutec.de<br />
RESEARCH & INNOVATION<br />
Pic. 4:<br />
3D - V<strong>is</strong>ualization of a street<br />
surface with detected supply<br />
lines plotted in an ex<strong>is</strong>ting<br />
cadastral map<br />
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LIEBHERR-<br />
LH 120 C MATERIAL HANDLER<br />
RESEARCH & INNOVATION<br />
Specially designed for <strong>the</strong> movement of bulk materials, <strong>the</strong> Liebherr LH 120 C material handler makes its first public<br />
appearance at <strong>the</strong> 2010 “Bauma” trade fair. Within Liebherr’s extensive material-handling range, th<strong>is</strong> <strong>is</strong> an entirely new<br />
purpose-built design.<br />
LH 120 C MATERIAL HANDLER<br />
In response <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> continual increase in bulk material<br />
handling worldwide, Liebherr has adopted a new<br />
approach for <strong>the</strong> LH 120 C, based on an innovative concept.<br />
The new machine, weighing approximately 135 metric<br />
<strong>to</strong>ns, <strong>is</strong> <strong>the</strong> result of a development process that takes<br />
practical material handling requirements in<strong>to</strong> account.<br />
To emphas<strong>is</strong>e <strong>the</strong> new development principles that it<br />
incorporates, a new LH designation has been adopted for<br />
machines in th<strong>is</strong> series.<br />
A new design, <strong>the</strong> high-performance LH 120 C <strong>is</strong> a<br />
versatile, cost-effective material handler and <strong>the</strong>refore an<br />
interesting alternative for dockside work as well, where<br />
cranes with a low level of mobility are still being operated<br />
in many cases.<br />
The Liebherr LH 120 C material handler<br />
<strong>is</strong> powered by a 400 kW (543 hp) Liebherr<br />
diesel engine. The square layout of <strong>the</strong><br />
crawler-track undercarriage gives <strong>the</strong><br />
machine, <strong>which</strong> weighs 135 metric <strong>to</strong>ns,<br />
its high level of stability.<br />
As on <strong>the</strong> current generation of<br />
Liebherr crawler excava<strong>to</strong>rs, <strong>the</strong> LH<br />
120 C <strong>is</strong> equipped with Positive Control<br />
multi-circuit hydraulics, an efficient,<br />
high-performance system for maximum<br />
reliability and rapid load handling<br />
cycles.<br />
A high proportion of inhouse<br />
production <strong>is</strong> a<br />
guarantee of reliability<br />
Liebherr components, including <strong>the</strong><br />
engine and <strong>the</strong> hydraulic pumps, are<br />
specially designed and rated for material<br />
handling work, and ensure extended<br />
operating life and maximum economy.<br />
The LH 120 C’s multi-circuit hydraulics and its Liebherr<br />
diesel engine have been matched <strong>to</strong>ge<strong>the</strong>r for optimum<br />
results. Lower engine speeds <strong>to</strong>ge<strong>the</strong>r with hydraulic<br />
components and hoses of generous cross-section keep<br />
fuel consumption <strong>to</strong> a minimum.<br />
By <strong>the</strong> systematic use of modular assemblies, both <strong>the</strong><br />
basic LH 120 C and its attachments can be ideally matched<br />
<strong>to</strong> operating requirements in specific situations. As a<br />
result, material handling capacities are high, but costs per<br />
<strong>to</strong>n remain low.<br />
Pic. 1:<br />
The new designed LH 120 C<br />
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Functional machine design, wellplanned<br />
ergonomics<br />
Special attention has been devoted <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> machine’s<br />
design in order <strong>to</strong> optim<strong>is</strong>e its functions while retaining<br />
well-defined, brand-specific styling features. The LH 120<br />
C represents a new standard in <strong>the</strong> user-oriented design<br />
of large machines, and with its strong brand attributes<br />
sets itself apart effectively from competi<strong>to</strong>rs.<br />
Equally close attention was paid <strong>to</strong> ergonomics during<br />
development of <strong>the</strong> LH 120 C. All parts of <strong>the</strong> machine can<br />
be reached easily and safely by <strong>the</strong> steps provided. The LH<br />
120 C also has an entirely new cab that sets even higher<br />
standards in interior space and opera<strong>to</strong>r convenience.<br />
Windows of generous size provide <strong>the</strong> best possible view<br />
of <strong>the</strong> work and surrounding areas. The cab <strong>is</strong> so spacious<br />
that two persons can be accommodated in comfort.<br />
All <strong>the</strong> controls are conveniently located within<br />
<strong>the</strong> opera<strong>to</strong>r’s immediate action radius. A new<br />
<strong>to</strong>uch screen using an intuitive control principle<br />
provides a rapid d<strong>is</strong>play of all relevant operating<br />
data. Ano<strong>the</strong>r feature of th<strong>is</strong> new control concept<br />
<strong>is</strong> that <strong>the</strong> pedals have been kept clear of <strong>the</strong><br />
driver’s field of view.<br />
Among <strong>the</strong> notable features contributing <strong>to</strong><br />
Liebherr’s high safety standard are <strong>the</strong> strongly<br />
built, convenient access platforms and ladders.<br />
The cubic body panel outlines make <strong>the</strong> engine<br />
compartment easy <strong>to</strong> reach in safety, and provide a<br />
roof under <strong>which</strong> maintenance work can be carried<br />
out even in poor wea<strong>the</strong>r. Large maintenance flaps<br />
with an electro-hydraulic opening mechan<strong>is</strong>m<br />
make servicing work even easier on <strong>the</strong> LH 120 C.<br />
RESEARCH & INNOVATION<br />
Pic. 2:<br />
The new design of <strong>the</strong> LH 120 C<br />
Servicing points such as <strong>the</strong> central lubricating system,<br />
hydraulic fluid level, engine oil etc. are neatly laid out and<br />
easy <strong>to</strong> reach. The fuel tank on <strong>the</strong> right <strong>is</strong> exceptionally<br />
large, so that lengthy work sessions can be undertaken<br />
before refuelling <strong>is</strong> necessary. The fuel tank has its<br />
own integral access steps for easy access without any<br />
unnecessary increase in <strong>the</strong> width of <strong>the</strong> superstructure.<br />
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT:<br />
LIEBHERR-Hydraulikbagger GmbH<br />
Rainer Zech<br />
Liebherrstrasse 12<br />
88457 Kirchdorf/Iller | Germany<br />
Tel.: +49 (0)7354 - 80 73 26<br />
Fax: +49 (0)7354 - 80 75 35<br />
eMail: rainer.zech@liebherr.com<br />
Internet: www.liebherr.com<br />
Pic. 3:<br />
The Liebherr LH 120 C<br />
Material Handler reaches<br />
new dimensions<br />
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INNOVATIVE SL 750 EICONTROL PLUS<br />
SHEARER LOADER<br />
RESEARCH & INNOVATION<br />
TECHNOLOGY WITH HUMAN TRAITS<br />
The developed innovative Eickhoff shearer loader <strong>is</strong> <strong>the</strong> global solution <strong>to</strong> safe and highly efficient mining of <strong>the</strong><br />
worldwide most essential energy raw material, <strong>the</strong> coal, in landscape-saving underground longwalling. A completely<br />
newly developed au<strong>to</strong>mation package targets <strong>the</strong> power of three Formula 1 racing cars <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> coalface while avoiding<br />
coll<strong>is</strong>ions with <strong>the</strong> surroundings.<br />
Eickhoff SL 750 EiControl Plus<br />
Shearer Loader<br />
NOWADAYS, A MACHINE OF THIS RATING IS CAPABLE<br />
OF MINING UP TO OVER 1 MILLION TONS OF COAL A<br />
MONTH!<br />
Given <strong>the</strong> harsh mining environment, such production<br />
rates impose significant challenges on <strong>the</strong>‚ pilot‘ of <strong>the</strong><br />
mining machine. Up <strong>to</strong> recently, <strong>the</strong> machine opera<strong>to</strong>r<br />
being only equipped with a radio control, had <strong>to</strong> operate<br />
<strong>the</strong> machine with all its functions and, like <strong>the</strong> pilot of an<br />
aircraft, navigate <strong>the</strong> mining system three-dimensionally<br />
through <strong>the</strong> deposit <strong>to</strong> be extracted. Dust, rockfall,<br />
humidity, no<strong>is</strong>e and constraints <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> opera<strong>to</strong>r‘s v<strong>is</strong>ion<br />
are all grounds for <strong>the</strong> users‘ demands for far-reaching<br />
au<strong>to</strong>mation of <strong>the</strong> mining process. Hence <strong>the</strong> machine <strong>is</strong><br />
expected <strong>to</strong> au<strong>to</strong>matically orient itself as far as possible <strong>to</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> boundaries of <strong>the</strong> coal layer and <strong>to</strong> execute production<br />
au<strong>to</strong>nomously.<br />
With <strong>the</strong> au<strong>to</strong>mated Eickhoff SL 750 EiControlPlus<br />
shearer loader it <strong>is</strong> possible for <strong>the</strong> first time <strong>to</strong> realize <strong>the</strong><br />
idea of an au<strong>to</strong>matic longwall operation where men can<br />
focus on moni<strong>to</strong>ring functions in secure and unencumbered<br />
surroundings. <strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong> leading-edge machine <strong>is</strong> equipped<br />
with capabilities of ‚seeing‘, ‚hearing‘ and ‚feeling‘ <strong>which</strong>,<br />
all in all combined, are skills only human beings used <strong>to</strong><br />
be capable of, and thus represents a genuine revolution.<br />
The newly developed Eickhoff SL 750 shearer loader <strong>is</strong><br />
currentily considered as <strong>the</strong> smartest mining machine<br />
worldwide.<br />
The machine state information, <strong>the</strong> moni<strong>to</strong>ring<br />
information on <strong>the</strong> surroundings and <strong>the</strong> coll<strong>is</strong>ion hazards<br />
of <strong>the</strong> mobile machine, and <strong>the</strong> information on <strong>the</strong> position<br />
of <strong>the</strong> mining system relative <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> deposit boundaries <strong>is</strong><br />
detected by completely newly developed, linked sensors.<br />
Algorithms evaluate <strong>the</strong> sensor data and generate control<br />
information <strong>the</strong>refrom. The navigation system imparts <strong>the</strong><br />
machine a sense of orientation in <strong>the</strong> naturally formed coal<br />
seam. The shearer thus reacts by itself <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> continual<br />
changes of <strong>the</strong> underground plant requiring adaptation<br />
of far over 1000 hinges and articulations on every single<br />
machine pass.<br />
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Pic. 1:<br />
Schematic overview<br />
Eickhoff EiControlPlus <strong>is</strong> subdivided in<strong>to</strong> logical partial<br />
systems <strong>which</strong> are <strong>the</strong> haulage au<strong>to</strong>mation for <strong>the</strong> motion<br />
sequence of <strong>the</strong> machine and <strong>the</strong> extraction au<strong>to</strong>mation for<br />
controlling <strong>the</strong> extraction height and <strong>the</strong> three-dimensional<br />
direction of <strong>the</strong> mining motion. The haulage au<strong>to</strong>mation<br />
au<strong>to</strong>mates all motion sequences along <strong>the</strong> face during <strong>the</strong><br />
extraction pass and includes haulage direction and speed,<br />
changes in direction, conveyor load protection, coll<strong>is</strong>ion<br />
warning and avoidance. The extraction au<strong>to</strong>mation controls<br />
<strong>the</strong> position of <strong>the</strong> cutter drums such that <strong>the</strong> mining<br />
system au<strong>to</strong>nomously follows <strong>the</strong> deposit boundaries, thus<br />
avoiding unnecessary extraction of undesired surrounding<br />
rock.<br />
One essential feature of <strong>the</strong> system <strong>is</strong> <strong>the</strong> powerful<br />
and transparent communication structure between <strong>the</strong><br />
machine and <strong>the</strong> mine control centre via <strong>which</strong> all relevant<br />
information <strong>is</strong> transferred online through redundant and<br />
compatible communication paths.<br />
<strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong> unique hol<strong>is</strong>tic approach <strong>to</strong> shearer loader<br />
au<strong>to</strong>mation brings about considerable advantages in terms<br />
of sustainable extraction of raw material, and of hard coal<br />
in particular. The Eickhoff SL 750 EiControlPlus shearer<br />
loader <strong>is</strong> <strong>the</strong>refore at <strong>the</strong> forefront of a machine generation<br />
<strong>which</strong> will enable fully au<strong>to</strong>nomous mining systems in <strong>the</strong><br />
future. The opera<strong>to</strong>rs will <strong>the</strong>n be relieved from <strong>the</strong> active<br />
RESEARCH & INNOVATION<br />
control tasks in <strong>the</strong> highly stressful surroundings of <strong>the</strong><br />
machine and can focus, from <strong>the</strong> mine control centre, on<br />
moni<strong>to</strong>ring and optimization tasks for <strong>the</strong> system.<br />
<strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong> obviously goes hand in hand with environmental<br />
and resource protection: Selective mining saves over 1<br />
million <strong>to</strong>ns of CO2 a year since less surrounding waste<br />
rock needs <strong>to</strong> be conveyed <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> surface over several<br />
kilometers on belt conveyors and through shafts. Thin<br />
seams <strong>which</strong> are nowadays often unrecoverably left<br />
behind in a given deposit und thus lost forever, can now be<br />
mined again in fully au<strong>to</strong>mated operations. <strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong> concerns<br />
<strong>the</strong> majority of <strong>the</strong> global hard coal deposits.<br />
<strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong> ground-breaking innovation <strong>is</strong> <strong>the</strong> result of a<br />
fruitful cooperation between research and industry. Young<br />
innovative engineers and highly specialized seniors bring<br />
in <strong>the</strong>ir skills <strong>to</strong> achieve a long dreamt-of goal.<br />
Cooperation partners are <strong>the</strong> machine builder,<br />
Eickhoff Bergbautechnik GmbH in Bochum, <strong>the</strong> mining<br />
company, RAG - Deutsche Steinkohle, and <strong>the</strong> Institut für<br />
Maschinentechnik der Rohs<strong>to</strong>ffindustrie (IMR) of RWTH<br />
Aachen with its spin-off for industrial radar technology, <strong>the</strong><br />
INDURAD GmbH.<br />
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Pic. 2:<br />
Detailed view of <strong>the</strong> components<br />
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT:<br />
RESEARCH & INNOVATION<br />
Eickhoff Bergbautechnik GmbH<br />
W. Stuckmann<br />
Hunscheidtstrasse 176<br />
44789 Bochum | Germany<br />
Tel.: +49 (0)234 - 975 26 14<br />
Fax: +49 (0)234 - 975 20 40<br />
eMail: vt@eickhoff-bochum.de<br />
Internet: www.eickhoff-bochum.de<br />
Pic. 3:<br />
Use of SL 750 EiControl PLUS<br />
in underground mining<br />
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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY<br />
OPERATIONS IN SWITZERLAND –<br />
FROM DRILLING SEDRUN 2 SHAFT<br />
TO OPERATE WITH TIMDRILLING<br />
T<br />
he development of <strong>the</strong> Thyssen Schachtbau GmbH (TS) Sedrun branch (TS-ZNL<br />
Sedrun), <strong>which</strong> led directly <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> setting-up of <strong>the</strong> Sw<strong>is</strong>s-based TIMDRILLING Joint<br />
Venture, has once again demonstrated that full commitment and dedication at individual<br />
and team level can drive a successful marketing venture in a new country.<br />
From drilling Sedrun 2 shaft <strong>to</strong> operate<br />
with TIMDRILLING<br />
Thyssen Schachtbau’s activities in Switzerland<br />
commenced in 2002 and since <strong>the</strong>n <strong>the</strong> company has<br />
been successfully involved in ra<strong>is</strong>e-boring and preventersupported<br />
core drilling work and o<strong>the</strong>r special<strong>is</strong>t mining<br />
projects. There <strong>is</strong> no doubt that <strong>the</strong> high point of <strong>the</strong>se<br />
operations was <strong>the</strong> sinking of <strong>the</strong> 800 m-deep Sedrun 2<br />
shaft, <strong>which</strong> was completed within 12 months using a<br />
shaft boring machine. Some of <strong>the</strong> planning, transport and<br />
installation work required for <strong>the</strong> permanent shaft winding<br />
system was undertaken in parallel with <strong>the</strong> shaft sinking<br />
and was <strong>the</strong>n completed after <strong>the</strong> shaft <strong>to</strong>uched bot<strong>to</strong>m.<br />
In order <strong>to</strong> provide real hands-on support for <strong>the</strong><br />
tunnelling operations and <strong>to</strong> carry out special<strong>is</strong>t civil<br />
engineering and shaft construction work in <strong>the</strong> Alpine<br />
regions, most notably in Switzerland and its neighbouring<br />
countries, three project partners – namely Implenia BAU<br />
AG (created by <strong>the</strong> merger of <strong>the</strong> two Sw<strong>is</strong>s construction<br />
companies Zschokke and Batigroup), Thyssen Schachtbau<br />
GmbH and ICOS of Italy – got <strong>to</strong>ge<strong>the</strong>r <strong>to</strong> set up <strong>the</strong><br />
TIMDRILLING project group on 06.12.2006.<br />
The common strategic objective <strong>is</strong> <strong>to</strong> develop <strong>the</strong> TIM-<br />
DRILLING Joint Venture in<strong>to</strong> a stand-alone company by<br />
2010.<br />
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Market entry with <strong>the</strong> sinking of <strong>the</strong> Sedrun 2 shaft and<br />
installation of <strong>the</strong> permanent heavy-duty winder<br />
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After lengthy preparations and negotiations <strong>the</strong> contract <strong>to</strong> sink <strong>the</strong> 800 m-deep<br />
Sedrun 2 shaft was awarded <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Sedrun II Shaft Boring Consortium in March 2002.<br />
<strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong> contracting group compr<strong>is</strong>ed RUC (South Africa), TS (Germany) and OESTU-<br />
STETTIN (Austria). A pilot hole first had <strong>to</strong> be drilled with an HG 330 ra<strong>is</strong>e-boring machine<br />
before <strong>the</strong> VSB VI shaft borer could be brought in <strong>to</strong> excavate <strong>the</strong> shaft <strong>to</strong> a diameter<br />
of 7.0 m. The sinking broke through <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> level of <strong>the</strong> new Gotthard tunnel in June<br />
2003, an achievement that was due in no small measure <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> excellent support and<br />
cooperation provided by <strong>the</strong> client, namely <strong>the</strong> TRANSCO tunnelling consortium, <strong>which</strong><br />
was responsible for <strong>the</strong> dust extraction, drainage, debr<strong>is</strong> clearance and materials<br />
supply services.<br />
The first phase of drilling at Sedrun, June 2002, 800 m of directional drilling with <strong>the</strong> hole<br />
<strong>the</strong>n taken out <strong>to</strong> 1.8 m by an HG 330 boring machine. (Pho<strong>to</strong>: Employees TS Group)<br />
The VS8 VI grits its teeth <strong>to</strong><br />
open <strong>the</strong> shaft out <strong>to</strong> 7.0 m.<br />
(Pho<strong>to</strong>: Employees TS Group)<br />
TS had already supplied and installed<br />
<strong>the</strong> heavy-duty winder that was <strong>to</strong> be<br />
used for <strong>the</strong> sinking operation. The work<br />
subsequently needed <strong>to</strong> fit out th<strong>is</strong> system<br />
as a heavy-duty shaft winding installation,<br />
and <strong>the</strong> first follow-on contract for<br />
<strong>the</strong> servicing and comm<strong>is</strong>sioning of th<strong>is</strong><br />
machine, provided <strong>the</strong> bas<strong>is</strong> for long-term<br />
operations in Switzerland.<br />
Commercial conditions<br />
for contracting companies<br />
working in Switzerland<br />
Companies w<strong>is</strong>hing <strong>to</strong> engage in<br />
business activities in Switzerland first<br />
have <strong>to</strong> meet <strong>the</strong> following conditions:<br />
• Set up a branch office<br />
• Arrange for entry in <strong>the</strong> commercial<br />
reg<strong>is</strong>ter<br />
• Reg<strong>is</strong>ter with <strong>the</strong> taxation authorities<br />
(for capital gains tax and VAT)<br />
• Apply for residence and work permits<br />
for company workers<br />
The branch office, <strong>which</strong> was first<br />
based in Zollikon, was entered in <strong>the</strong><br />
commercial reg<strong>is</strong>ter of Zurich Can<strong>to</strong>n in<br />
April 2004. The office subsequently moved<br />
<strong>to</strong> Sedrun (Graubünden Can<strong>to</strong>n).<br />
Ano<strong>the</strong>r requirement for commencing<br />
operations in Switzerland <strong>is</strong> that all<br />
deployed workers must be paid in<br />
accordance with <strong>the</strong> collective bargaining<br />
agreement for <strong>the</strong> Sw<strong>is</strong>s construction<br />
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industry (LMV). While employees’ wages<br />
and salaries are taxed locally from <strong>the</strong><br />
moment <strong>the</strong>y start working in Switzerland,<br />
ex<strong>is</strong>ting social security arrangements<br />
between Switzerland and <strong>the</strong> Federal<br />
Republic of Germany allow any pension<br />
insurance establ<strong>is</strong>hed in Germany <strong>to</strong> be<br />
retained for a period of six years.<br />
Once <strong>the</strong> first of <strong>the</strong> Thyssen Schachtbau<br />
employees had exceeded th<strong>is</strong> time limit at<br />
<strong>the</strong> end of 2008 those concerned switched<br />
over <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Sw<strong>is</strong>s pension insurance<br />
scheme on 01.01.2009. <strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong> also ended<br />
all BBG responsibility (German <strong>Mining</strong><br />
Employers’ Industrial Liability Association)<br />
for <strong>the</strong>se workers, th<strong>is</strong> role <strong>the</strong>n being<br />
taken over by <strong>the</strong> SUVA (Sw<strong>is</strong>s Accident<br />
Insurance Fund), a company under public<br />
law that <strong>is</strong> responsible for statu<strong>to</strong>ry<br />
accident insurance in Switzerland. These<br />
changes, <strong>which</strong> were a legal requirement,<br />
also indicate that <strong>the</strong> TS branch office in<br />
Switzerland <strong>is</strong> gradually developing in<strong>to</strong><br />
‘real’ Sw<strong>is</strong>s company.<br />
The conversion <strong>to</strong> an independent subsidiary <strong>is</strong> planned<br />
for <strong>the</strong> end of 2010.<br />
<strong>Mining</strong> expert<strong>is</strong>e in big demand in <strong>the</strong><br />
‘land of <strong>the</strong> tunnel builders‘<br />
A large number of tunneling and special<strong>is</strong>t civil<br />
engineering projects, most of <strong>which</strong> involved work for<br />
Alptransit Gotthard AG, have been carried out since<br />
operations commenced in Switzerland in 2002. The initiative<br />
first developed by TS has in turn been taken over by <strong>the</strong><br />
Sedrun office and TIM-DRILLING. In addition <strong>to</strong> exploration<br />
drilling in <strong>the</strong> Faido and Sedrun sections of <strong>the</strong> Gotthard<br />
base tunnels <strong>the</strong> current scope of operations includes:<br />
• Preventer-supported rotary percussive and core drilling<br />
work for preliminary exploration of <strong>the</strong> tunnel drivage<br />
• Rotary percussive and core drilling without a pressure<br />
closing system<br />
• Conventional and mechan<strong>is</strong>ed shaft sinkings, mainly for<br />
tunnel and hydro electric works<br />
• Materials and heavy- load transport tasks, installation and<br />
operation of vertical and inclined conveying installations<br />
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The success of <strong>the</strong> Sedrun II project was followedup<br />
by a number of drilling contracts for <strong>the</strong> tunnel and<br />
hydropower-plant construction sec<strong>to</strong>rs.<br />
(Pho<strong>to</strong>: Employees TS Group)<br />
• Installation of infrastructure and supply systems for<br />
tunnel construction projects<br />
• Injection work for strata sealing and reinforcement<br />
In addition <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> above activities <strong>the</strong> permanent Joint<br />
Venture TIMDRILLING will be providing <strong>the</strong> following<br />
special<strong>is</strong>t civil-engineering services as part of its longterm<br />
remit:<br />
• Ra<strong>is</strong>e-boring<br />
• Micro-tunneling<br />
• Ground freezing<br />
The TIMDRILLING head office <strong>is</strong> at Sedrun in<br />
Switzerland.<br />
TIMDRILLING project portfolio and future<br />
prospects<br />
TIMDRILLING <strong>is</strong> able <strong>to</strong> draw on TS‘ expert<strong>is</strong>e in<br />
shaft-sinking and drilling along with <strong>the</strong> special<strong>is</strong>t civilengineering<br />
knowhow of Implenia Bau AG, with <strong>the</strong> Italianbased<br />
ICOS company bringing valuable experience in<br />
micro-tunnelling and ground-freezing <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> overall group<br />
portfolio.<br />
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TIMDRILLNG‘s current activities are mainly<br />
focused on core drilling and percussive drilling<br />
work for <strong>the</strong> excavation of <strong>the</strong> Gotthard base<br />
tunnel. The geology, hydrology and geological<br />
make-up of <strong>the</strong>se sections of tunnel are<br />
extremely complex and heterogeneous in<br />
nature. Soph<strong>is</strong>ticated tunneling techniques<br />
were needed <strong>to</strong> drive through <strong>the</strong> fault zones,<br />
steep and inclined stratification and extreme<br />
strata overlap encountered along <strong>the</strong> tunnel<br />
route, an operation that posed a real challenge<br />
for <strong>the</strong> tunnel construction engineers.<br />
Preliminary drilling was carried out during<br />
<strong>the</strong> drivage phase for better geological<br />
reconna<strong>is</strong>sance and in order <strong>to</strong> verify, confirm<br />
and/or modify <strong>the</strong> ex<strong>is</strong>ting prognoses. Thanks <strong>to</strong><br />
recent advances in drilling and strata-injection<br />
technologies tunnelling engineers now have<br />
access <strong>to</strong> preliminary exploration and strata<br />
reinforcement <strong>to</strong>ols that can be employed<br />
effectively as <strong>the</strong> drivage advances.<br />
TIMDRILLING‘s future not only lies in drilling<br />
and injection work in <strong>the</strong> challenging environment<br />
of <strong>the</strong> Gotthard base tunnel but will also focus<br />
on ra<strong>is</strong>e-boring and shaft construction projects<br />
for <strong>the</strong> Alpine hydro electric industry.<br />
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Ra<strong>is</strong>e• boring heads on <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
way up <strong>to</strong> start work …<br />
(Pho<strong>to</strong>: Employees TS Group)<br />
TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY<br />
FORE MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT:<br />
Thyssen Schachtbau GmbH<br />
Sandstraße 107-135<br />
45473 Mülheim an der Ruhr | Germany<br />
Tel.: +49 (0)208 - 30 02 0<br />
Fax: +49 (0)208 - 30 02 3 27<br />
eMail: info@ts-gruppe.com<br />
Internet: www.thyssen-schachtbau.de<br />
Author:<br />
Heinz-Wilhelm Kirchhelle & Michael Müller<br />
… and <strong>the</strong> tunnel boring machine frequently had <strong>to</strong> s<strong>to</strong>p <strong>to</strong> give<br />
<strong>the</strong> small Diamec 282 <strong>the</strong> right of way (Pho<strong>to</strong>: Employees TS Group)<br />
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TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY<br />
NEW SANDVIK UNIVERSAL BUTTON-BITS<br />
FOR DRILLING BIG BLAST-HOLES WITH<br />
TOPHAMMERS<br />
GREAT VERSATILITy, SIMPLE CHOICES, RATIONAL INVENTORIES, HIGHER PENETRATION RATES, STRAIGHTER<br />
HOLES, LONGER BIT LIFE AND LOWER ENERGy CONSUMPTION. THESE ARE THE BENEFITS SANDVIK PROMISES<br />
WHEN ROCK-DRILLERS CHANGE TO RT300 UNIFACE, A NEW AND EXCEPTIONALLy VERSATILE SERIES OF THREADED<br />
BUTTON-BITS FROM 51-152 MM IN DIAMETER. THANKS TO THE USE OF ONE SUPER-GRADE OF CEMENTED-CARBIDE<br />
THROUGHOUT AND ONE UNIVERSAL FACE DESIGN PER SEqUENCE OF BIT DIAMETERS, THE USER NEED NOW CHOOSE<br />
ONLy THE BEST BUTTON SHAPE (SPHERICAL OR BALLISTIC) AND BEST SKIRT DESIGN (REGULAR OR RETRAC) IN<br />
ORDER TO OBTAIN THE BEST BIT FOR THE ROCK FORMATION IN qUESTION.<br />
As <strong>the</strong> leading component in <strong>the</strong> production chain, <strong>the</strong><br />
drill bit plays a vital role in project advancement and must<br />
be chosen skillfully and dec<strong>is</strong>ively. Today th<strong>is</strong> <strong>is</strong> hindered<br />
by a bewildering array of drill bits in <strong>the</strong> market, <strong>which</strong><br />
can make it very difficult for users <strong>to</strong> choose exactly <strong>the</strong><br />
right bit for <strong>the</strong> rock conditions. For any given bit diameter,<br />
some manufacturers can offer up <strong>to</strong> ten or more different<br />
designs. Not only does th<strong>is</strong> make it hard <strong>to</strong> choose <strong>the</strong><br />
right bit for <strong>the</strong> job, it also requires <strong>the</strong> ‘tailored’ bit<br />
<strong>to</strong> be changed whenever <strong>the</strong> rock<br />
conditions change, if optimal drilling <strong>is</strong><br />
<strong>to</strong> be maintained. For years Sandvik has<br />
been trying <strong>to</strong> clear th<strong>is</strong> minefield by<br />
consolidating more features in<strong>to</strong> fewer<br />
drill-bit models in order <strong>to</strong> widen each<br />
bit’s range of application. Hardness<br />
and <strong>to</strong>ughness, two normally mutuallyexclusive<br />
properties, are just two<br />
examples of such features. Now <strong>the</strong> firm<br />
has announced a double breakthrough.<br />
The first <strong>is</strong> XT48, a new grade of<br />
cemented-carbide that has <strong>the</strong> highest<br />
coex<strong>is</strong>tence of hardness and <strong>to</strong>ughness<br />
ever seen in one and <strong>the</strong> same <strong>to</strong>ol,<br />
making it <strong>the</strong> world’s most universally<br />
applicable cemented-carbide for rockdrilling.<br />
The second <strong>is</strong> UNIFACE, a series<br />
of three new, patent-protected universal<br />
bit-face designs, one for Ø 51-64 mm<br />
bits, one for 70-96 mm bits and one for<br />
102-152 mm bits. The Uniface design<br />
combines, synergizes and enhances,<br />
in a single drill-bit, diverse features<br />
that formerly necessitated two or more<br />
different models of bit. To qualify for <strong>the</strong><br />
RT300-Uniface label, a drill bit must have<br />
both Grade XT48 cemented-carbide<br />
but<strong>to</strong>ns (indicated by <strong>the</strong> suffix 48 in <strong>the</strong> ordering number)<br />
and a Uniface front. Expected <strong>to</strong> add value through higher<br />
productivity, better blasting results and lower rockexcavation<br />
costs, Sandvik says that RT300-Uniface bits<br />
will demonstrate quickly <strong>the</strong> practicality and benefits of<br />
greater universality.<br />
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Pic. 2:<br />
Sandvik-Universal-<br />
But<strong>to</strong>n-bits in<br />
practical use<br />
Choosing <strong>the</strong> right RT300-Uniface bit<br />
The guidelines for choosing <strong>the</strong> right Sandvik RT300-<br />
Uniface bit are simple: Spherical but<strong>to</strong>ns for very hard rocks;<br />
Ball<strong>is</strong>tic but<strong>to</strong>ns for less-hard rocks; Regular bit-skirt for solid<br />
homogenous formations; Retrac skirt for mixed, jointed or<br />
fractured formations. Thanks <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> greater versatility of all<br />
Sandvik RT300-Uniface bits, however, <strong>the</strong>ir respective ranges<br />
of use are now much wider than before and <strong>the</strong> changeover<br />
boundaries are less strict.<br />
New stepped retrac skirt balances wear and<br />
eases rotation<br />
All Sandvik RT300-Uniface ‘Retrac’ bits feature a patented<br />
new Stepped-Splines Retrac Skirt, <strong>which</strong> gives <strong>the</strong> best<br />
possible hole-straightness and retractability in mixed and/or<br />
and fractured rock formations. Since <strong>the</strong> long, splined skirt <strong>is</strong><br />
stepped diametrically, bit rotatability improves immediately.<br />
In addition, any gage wear <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> bit-face and bit-skirt <strong>is</strong> now<br />
more synchronous thanks <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> steps on <strong>the</strong> skirt, and <strong>the</strong> skirt<br />
always has sufficient gage <strong>to</strong> provide good guidance in <strong>the</strong><br />
hole. Not only does th<strong>is</strong> improve <strong>the</strong> long-term rotatability of <strong>the</strong><br />
drill bit, it also reduces wear, cuts energy demands and gives<br />
better quality holes.<br />
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Pic. 3:<br />
RT300 UNIFACE-Design:<br />
small but<strong>to</strong>n-bit-form<br />
“regular“<br />
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RT300 UNIFACE-Design:<br />
big but<strong>to</strong>n-bit-form<br />
“regular“<br />
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RT300 UNIFACE-Design:<br />
small but<strong>to</strong>n-bit-form<br />
“retrac“<br />
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RT300 UNIFACE-Design:<br />
big but<strong>to</strong>n-bit-form<br />
“retrac“<br />
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Why <strong>the</strong> RT300-Uniface design works<br />
best<br />
Sandvik RT300-Uniface drill bits combine <strong>the</strong> best<br />
features of <strong>the</strong> former Sandvik Flat-Face series of bits (for<br />
hard, abrasive rock formations) with those of <strong>the</strong> former<br />
Sandvik Drop-Center series (for mixed rock conditions<br />
and fractured formations). While <strong>the</strong> new bits exhibit<br />
character<strong>is</strong>tics of both designs, notably a combination<br />
of high, flat surfaces and deep recesses, <strong>the</strong>y are<br />
much more than just a merger of <strong>the</strong> two designs. One<br />
striking character<strong>is</strong>tic <strong>is</strong> <strong>the</strong> high number of but<strong>to</strong>ns in<br />
<strong>the</strong> face, as well as <strong>the</strong>ir more optimal placement and<br />
larger dimensions, <strong>which</strong> means that more hard-metal<br />
<strong>is</strong> presented <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> rock more strategically and more<br />
efficiently.<br />
The foregoing features assure greater efficiency,<br />
higher productivity, straighter holes and less wear. As a<br />
result, more blast-holes of better quality can be drilled<br />
more economically in less time using less energy.<br />
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FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT:<br />
Sanvik <strong>Mining</strong> and Construction<br />
Central Europe GmbH<br />
Hafenstrasse 280<br />
45356 Essen | Germany<br />
Tel.: +49 (0)201- 17 85 300<br />
Fax: +49 (0)201 - 17 85 800<br />
Internet: www.sandvik.com<br />
Sandvik <strong>Mining</strong> and Construction<br />
Local Product Line Manager Tools<br />
Udo Eckardt<br />
Tel.: +49 (0)172 - 201 32 31<br />
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KIESEL delivers Hitachi EX1200-6<br />
<strong>to</strong> MSW in Moensheim<br />
Pic. 1: Sat<strong>is</strong>fied partners: (from right <strong>to</strong> left)<br />
Stefan Kunkel (operations manager, MSW Minerals<strong>to</strong>ffwerke Südwest), Heinz Albert Mertz (CEO MSW), Alexander Tress (Kiesel Ungeheuer<br />
Leonberg), Manfred Prinz (sales manager, Großgeräte Kiesel/Baienfurt), Helmut Scherhaufer-Kremmer (CEO, LOC-matic).<br />
CRYPTOGRAPHIC EqUIPMENT IN DIRECT MINING<br />
A NEW HITACHI EX1200-6 STARTED ITS OPERATION IN THE MOENSHEIM qUARRy OF THE MSW MINERAL FACTORy<br />
TOWARDS THE END OF OCTOBER. THE 120 TON EXCAVATOR WITH BACKACTOR EqUIPMENT MINES UPPER SHELL<br />
LIMESTONE WITH THE TEARING-/LOADING-INITIATION. IN THE MSV STONE FACTORy AND ITS ADJACENT ASPHALT<br />
PRODUCTION, THE UPPER SHELL LIMESTONE IS PROCESSED INTO ROAD CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL FOR THE GREATER<br />
STUTTGART AREA AND THE NEARBy UPPER RHINE REGION KARLSRUHE/BADEN-BADEN.<br />
APART FROM THE PERFORMANCE OF THE EX1200-6, PARTICULARLy THE CUSTOMER SUPPORT OF THE REGIONALLy<br />
RESPONSIBLE KIESEL-UNGEHEUER COMPANy CONVINCES THE COSTUMERS. WITH THE OPENING OF ITS DISTRIBUTION<br />
AND SERVICE BRANCHES, THE COMPANy HAS JUST LASTINGLy INVESTED IN THE COSTUMER SERVICE OF THE REGIONS<br />
STUTTGART AND NORTH-WUERTEMBERG.<br />
Shell Limes<strong>to</strong>ne for <strong>the</strong> Entire Region<br />
The Moensheim quarry, <strong>which</strong> has been in operation<br />
since 1978, <strong>is</strong> <strong>the</strong> lead plant of <strong>the</strong> MSW Minerals<strong>to</strong>ffwerke<br />
Südwest GmbH & Co. KG, a hundred percent subsidiary<br />
company of <strong>the</strong> Heinrich Metz company, with its<br />
headquarters in Stuttgart. The medium-size enterpr<strong>is</strong>e that<br />
<strong>is</strong> being lead by Albert Mertz almost in its fourth generation<br />
and with its own plants and shares, has been nationally<br />
active for over 80 years in <strong>the</strong> rock extraction, construction<br />
material production and log<strong>is</strong>tics.<br />
Apart from shell limes<strong>to</strong>ne, <strong>the</strong> Mertz-offer also includes<br />
sand and gravel deliveries by road, train or ship from <strong>the</strong><br />
Rhine valley, regional ready-mix concrete and asphalt<br />
plants, as well as handling of old-building material. Thanks<br />
<strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> easy access, <strong>the</strong> approximately 300,000 <strong>to</strong>ns of<br />
<strong>the</strong> MSW annual production from Moensheim reach a<br />
nationwide market: Located immediately at <strong>the</strong> A8 between<br />
Pforzheim and Stuttgart, Moensheim supplies <strong>the</strong> entire<br />
Stuttgart conurbation, as well as <strong>the</strong> upper Rhine regions<br />
Karlsruhe and Baden-Baden, due <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> economic gravel<br />
return freights from <strong>the</strong> Mertz partner company.<br />
Currently <strong>the</strong> open wasting asset in Moensheim accounts<br />
for 4.5 hectar, in <strong>which</strong> upper shell lime s<strong>to</strong>ne with a depth<br />
of 25 -50 m <strong>is</strong> mined in wall heights of 5 meters, free of<br />
blasting. A large excava<strong>to</strong>r with a backacter boom and a<br />
combined tearing-/loadingbucket <strong>is</strong> used, and two 60 <strong>to</strong>n<br />
steep-dumper trucks transport <strong>the</strong> rocks approximately 100<br />
meters <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> primary crusher of <strong>the</strong> 300-t/h processing.<br />
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According <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> leader of <strong>the</strong> operation Stefan Kunkel,<br />
<strong>the</strong> deposits in <strong>the</strong> current mining area will last for ano<strong>the</strong>r<br />
one and a half years, after that <strong>the</strong> MSW will mine in<strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
south direction, since <strong>the</strong> deposit still has a license for<br />
operation for <strong>the</strong> next 25 years. After that <strong>the</strong> cycle become<br />
considerably longer, <strong>which</strong> increases <strong>the</strong> demands <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
cryp<strong>to</strong>graphic equipment extraction excava<strong>to</strong>r and thus<br />
creates new possibilities for a tailored adaptation of <strong>the</strong><br />
processing capacities.<br />
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The broad reach of a maximum of 13.75 m allows for an economic<br />
tearing-maneuver without frequent relocations.<br />
“After nine years and approximately 2000 operating<br />
hours, <strong>the</strong> service balance of our 120 <strong>to</strong>n machine rapidly<br />
deteriorated. Not only wearable parts and service costs,<br />
but only minor downtimes quickly have a negative effect<br />
on <strong>the</strong> organization of our one-shift operation.” <strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong> <strong>is</strong> how<br />
Stefan Kunkel outlines <strong>the</strong> change of demand, <strong>which</strong> at<br />
<strong>the</strong> end of last year led <strong>to</strong> a tender for new cryp<strong>to</strong>graphic<br />
equipment.<br />
High-performance Dredger Concept<br />
Apart from making inquiries from its previous suppliers<br />
and service partners, MSW made inquiries from o<strong>the</strong>r<br />
suppliers in <strong>the</strong> 120 <strong>to</strong>n category, <strong>to</strong>o. <strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong> also included<br />
Kiesel, <strong>which</strong> <strong>is</strong> <strong>the</strong> exclusive German partner of Hitachi.<br />
Parallel <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> construction of its area-wide d<strong>is</strong>tribution<br />
and service systems in construction engineering, Kiesel<br />
has lastingly positioned itself in intensive project support<br />
of giant equipment in <strong>the</strong> mining segment.<br />
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Apart from <strong>the</strong> Hitachi steep-framed-dumper and <strong>the</strong><br />
growing Zax<strong>is</strong>- wheel loader family, <strong>which</strong> currently <strong>is</strong><br />
mainly used for <strong>the</strong> reclaiming and dumps cultivation<br />
of non-metallic mineral processing plants, <strong>the</strong> German<br />
mining industry <strong>is</strong> mainly interested in Hitachi Hydraulic<br />
excava<strong>to</strong>rs with a charge weight of 50 <strong>to</strong> 120 <strong>to</strong>ns. Hitachi<br />
responds <strong>to</strong> th<strong>is</strong> by covering all typical service types in <strong>the</strong><br />
German open pit mining with five well graded types from<br />
its quarry and mining program with its models of up <strong>to</strong> 800<br />
<strong>to</strong>ns charge weight. Fur<strong>the</strong>rmore, <strong>to</strong>ge<strong>the</strong>r with its delivery<br />
partner Kiesel, it adapts itself <strong>to</strong> cus<strong>to</strong>mer-specific needs<br />
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The new Hitachi EZ1200-6 mines upper shell limes<strong>to</strong>ne in <strong>the</strong> MSW<br />
plant Moensheim with <strong>the</strong> highly productive tearing-/loadingapplication.<br />
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Pic. 4:<br />
The high filling degree of <strong>the</strong><br />
6.2 m3 ripper bucket requires<br />
4-5 loadings for each 60 – <strong>to</strong>n<br />
basin.<br />
in <strong>the</strong> company organization, thanks <strong>to</strong> comprehensive<br />
options of its ZX- and EX models. <strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong> includes both<br />
loading-geometry of face-shovel and back-hoe dippers,<br />
down <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> 50 <strong>to</strong>n model Hitachi ZX470, as well as special<br />
rock equipment for driver’s cabs and undercarriages.<br />
The Hitachi EX1200-6 <strong>is</strong> <strong>the</strong> smallest of <strong>the</strong> original<br />
Hitachi-EZ-mining excava<strong>to</strong>r family. Since its introduction<br />
in 2005 Kiesel has already managed <strong>to</strong> place 8 machines<br />
of <strong>the</strong> 120 <strong>to</strong>n excava<strong>to</strong>rs, mainly in mining operations of<br />
<strong>the</strong> natural rock and chalk industry. Hereby, for <strong>the</strong> first<br />
time in Moensheim, a version of <strong>the</strong> current 6th generation<br />
back acter was applied. <strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong> version ensures a quick and<br />
highly productive loading operation through an optimized<br />
hydraulic function, while ensuring a long service life<br />
by targeted improvements in undercarriage, rotating<br />
assembly and drive chain. The new cabin and numerous<br />
improvements in operation and security, <strong>which</strong> fur<strong>the</strong>r<br />
simplify operation and maintenance, also contributes <strong>to</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> improvements.<br />
The 567-kW strong Hitachi EX1200-6 with its 7.55m BEside<br />
arm and 3.4 m BE-upright <strong>is</strong> in operation in Moensheim<br />
on a 4.60m wide undercarriage with a slab width of 700 mm.<br />
Since mining and truck loading in <strong>the</strong> MSW operation are<br />
often done on <strong>the</strong> same bed, <strong>the</strong> back acter excava<strong>to</strong>r has<br />
been equipped with a cabin elevation, <strong>which</strong> offers <strong>the</strong> best<br />
view in<strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> charging box through <strong>the</strong> 1.1 m heightened<br />
position of <strong>the</strong> driver and also simplifies <strong>the</strong> work at <strong>the</strong><br />
wall. The plant management opted for a 6.2 m 3 rock ripper<br />
bucket HDTL 84-S of <strong>the</strong> LOC-matic from <strong>the</strong> Alershausern<br />
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delivery partner of Kiesel, <strong>to</strong> be applied as <strong>the</strong> high-wear<br />
tearing-/loading-application. The 9.8 t shovel has good free<br />
punch character<strong>is</strong>tics, <strong>which</strong> ensures high penetration<br />
and filling momentum. Its specific construction and highstrength<br />
material make <strong>the</strong> shovel buckling res<strong>is</strong>tant and<br />
thus enable full utilization of <strong>the</strong> high breakaway <strong>to</strong>rque<br />
and tear-out force of <strong>the</strong> Hitachi EX 1200(according <strong>to</strong><br />
ISO: 569 kN and 438 kN respectively). The 75SV2 system<br />
of <strong>the</strong> Kiesel equipping partner Esco, <strong>which</strong> <strong>is</strong> particularly<br />
designed for hard rock demands, <strong>is</strong> being used as sprocket<br />
system.<br />
Having Invested in Service<br />
The Stuttgart branch of <strong>the</strong> regionally in charge Kiesel-<br />
Ungeheuer company, located in <strong>the</strong> 15 km far Leonberg,<br />
was in charge of <strong>the</strong> project. “The proximity and good<br />
communication and cooperation with all involved technical<br />
experts of <strong>the</strong> Kiesel- head office and Hitachi has certainly<br />
also been a dec<strong>is</strong>ive fac<strong>to</strong>r”. <strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong> <strong>is</strong> <strong>the</strong> resume of <strong>the</strong><br />
operation manager Stefan Kunkel regarding <strong>the</strong> dec<strong>is</strong>ion<br />
of opting for Hitachi for <strong>the</strong> cryp<strong>to</strong>graphic equipment in <strong>the</strong><br />
plant. “We assume that, in case a quick service reaction<br />
ensures <strong>the</strong> availability of our mining excava<strong>to</strong>rs, th<strong>is</strong> will<br />
fur<strong>the</strong>r pay off in our operation.”<br />
Pic. 5:<br />
Kiesel delivery partner LOC-matic contributed<br />
<strong>the</strong> rock ripper bucket HDTL 84-S, <strong>which</strong> ideally<br />
converts <strong>the</strong> high loading force of <strong>the</strong> back-hoe<br />
dipper with specific geometry and high-strength<br />
material.<br />
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The long-term bas<strong>is</strong> for th<strong>is</strong> has been created<br />
by Kiesel-Ungeheuer with high investments in<br />
Leonberg. It was only at <strong>the</strong> end of th<strong>is</strong> year that an<br />
admin<strong>is</strong>trative and service building was inaugurated<br />
(approx. 6.000 m²), <strong>which</strong> concentrates <strong>the</strong> cus<strong>to</strong>mer<br />
service and service capacities of <strong>the</strong> “Swabian”<br />
Kiesel-Ungeheuer branch. Beside <strong>the</strong> two locations<br />
in <strong>the</strong> Baden region, Karlsruhe and Mannheim,<br />
Leonberg <strong>is</strong> in charge of <strong>the</strong> regions Middle Neckar,<br />
Ostalb and Hohenlohe. Like all o<strong>the</strong>r nationwide<br />
branches and bases, <strong>which</strong> currently amount <strong>to</strong> 32,<br />
<strong>the</strong> new branch <strong>is</strong> fully integrated in<strong>to</strong> network of <strong>the</strong><br />
Kiesel-group. <strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong> ensures quick access <strong>to</strong> technical<br />
information from industry-sec<strong>to</strong>r and machine<br />
specific centers of competence on one hand, and<br />
on <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r hand quick mediation of services for<br />
repair and maintenance or in <strong>the</strong> leasing area.<br />
Pic. 7:<br />
The elevated driver’s cabin with its modern, fully vitrified cabin and<br />
correspondent access ensures ideal sight in any service situation.<br />
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Pic. 6:<br />
The new Hitachi EZ1200-6 mines upper shell<br />
limes<strong>to</strong>ne in <strong>the</strong> MSW plant Moensheim with <strong>the</strong><br />
highly productive tearing-/loading-application.<br />
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT:<br />
Kiesel GmbH<br />
Baindter Strasse 29<br />
88255 Baienfurt | Germany<br />
Tel.: +49 (0)751 - 500 40<br />
Fax: +49 (0)751 - 500 48 88<br />
Internet: www.kiesel.net<br />
Kiesel GmbH<br />
Alexandra Schweiker<br />
Tel.: +49 (0)751 - 50 04 45<br />
Fax: +49 (0)751 - 50 04 50<br />
eMail: a.schweiker@kiesel.net<br />
Internet: www.kiesel.net<br />
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CDE Ireland Ltd, Cooks<strong>to</strong>wn, North Ireland:<br />
CUSTOMISATION –<br />
THE ROAD TO SUCCESS<br />
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Lafarge are enjoying increased efficiencies at <strong>the</strong>ir Brooksby quarry following <strong>the</strong> introduction of a turnkey 180tph<br />
sand and gravel washing plant from Nor<strong>the</strong>rn Ireland company, CDE Ireland. The plant has recently completed final<br />
comm<strong>is</strong>sioning and initial tests on <strong>the</strong> final products show a considerable improvement in quality when compared <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
previous processing system being used at <strong>the</strong> site.<br />
Brooksby quarry <strong>is</strong> located near Mel<strong>to</strong>n Mowbray<br />
<strong>is</strong> Leicestershire and <strong>is</strong> a relatively new addition <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
Lafarge portfolio having opened for business in 2007. The<br />
company has a licence <strong>to</strong> extract 300,000 <strong>to</strong>ns of sand and<br />
gravel at <strong>the</strong> site, <strong>which</strong> at current capacity will allow for<br />
fifteen years production. The site will be progressively<br />
res<strong>to</strong>red as extraction progresses <strong>to</strong> become agricultural<br />
land and a complex of lakes.<br />
The sustainability agenda <strong>is</strong> one that Lafarge take<br />
very seriously, as can be seen by <strong>the</strong>ir membership of<br />
seventeen wildlife trusts in <strong>the</strong> UK alone. While Lafarge<br />
are recogn<strong>is</strong>ed as one of <strong>the</strong> most prominent names in<br />
<strong>the</strong> global construction materials market, <strong>the</strong>ir work in <strong>the</strong><br />
UK <strong>is</strong> character<strong>is</strong>ed by a commitment <strong>to</strong> local community<br />
groups and initiatives.<br />
“We rely on <strong>the</strong> local communities we serve in many<br />
ways” explains Andy Morr<strong>is</strong>, National Production Manager<br />
in <strong>the</strong> UK with Lafarge. “Lafarge Aggregates have over<br />
200 sites throughout <strong>the</strong> UK and <strong>the</strong> vast majority of <strong>the</strong>se<br />
operations are managed on a day <strong>to</strong> day bas<strong>is</strong> by people<br />
from <strong>the</strong> local area.”<br />
In addition <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> 200 sites operated by Lafarge<br />
Aggregates in <strong>the</strong> UK, <strong>the</strong> Lafarge group also operate<br />
30 recycling centres processing a variety of materials<br />
including used rail ballast, concrete, asphalt, bricks and<br />
o<strong>the</strong>r demolition wastes.<br />
A new solution<br />
Pic. 1:<br />
Plant at Brooksby quarry<br />
Lafarge opened d<strong>is</strong>cussions with CDE about a new<br />
washing plant at Brooksby in late 2007 as a result of<br />
difficulties being experienced in processing <strong>the</strong> natural<br />
sand and gravel at <strong>the</strong> site. “The presence of clay in <strong>the</strong><br />
raw feed was proving <strong>to</strong> be a problem with our previous<br />
processing system and th<strong>is</strong> was having a significant impact<br />
on <strong>the</strong> quality and commercial value of our final products”<br />
says Andy Morr<strong>is</strong>.<br />
A key fac<strong>to</strong>r in <strong>the</strong> selection of CDE <strong>to</strong> provide <strong>the</strong><br />
solution <strong>to</strong> th<strong>is</strong> problem was <strong>the</strong> cus<strong>to</strong>m<strong>is</strong>ation of <strong>the</strong> plant<br />
<strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> specific character<strong>is</strong>tics of <strong>the</strong> feed material. “We<br />
had gone down <strong>the</strong> off <strong>the</strong> shelf route before and it had not<br />
been successful” explains quarry manager at Brooksby,<br />
Will Laycock. “We set very high standards in relation <strong>to</strong><br />
final product quality and <strong>the</strong>se standards dictated that we<br />
sought <strong>to</strong> address <strong>the</strong> <strong><strong>is</strong>sue</strong>s ra<strong>is</strong>ed by <strong>the</strong> level of clay in<br />
<strong>the</strong> feed material.”<br />
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Tackling th<strong>is</strong> <strong><strong>is</strong>sue</strong> began with detailed materials testing<br />
at CDE’s labora<strong>to</strong>ry in Cooks<strong>to</strong>wn. A substantial quantity of<br />
material was analysed in order <strong>to</strong> gain a clear picture of<br />
<strong>the</strong> typical grading <strong>the</strong> plant would be required <strong>to</strong> process.<br />
Once th<strong>is</strong> had been determined CDE’s technical design<br />
engineers began <strong>to</strong> build <strong>the</strong> plant in order <strong>to</strong> produce <strong>the</strong><br />
final products required by Lafarge – in th<strong>is</strong> instance three<br />
aggregates and two sands (coarse and fine).<br />
Lafarge were able <strong>to</strong> provide CDE with detailed<br />
information on <strong>the</strong> grading of <strong>the</strong> final products that were<br />
required and from th<strong>is</strong> <strong>the</strong> constituent parts of <strong>the</strong> plant<br />
were adapted <strong>to</strong> produce <strong>the</strong> required results. “Lafarge had<br />
a very clear idea of where <strong>the</strong>y wanted <strong>to</strong> go and th<strong>is</strong> helped<br />
enormously when we worked on <strong>the</strong> plant configuration”<br />
explains CDE’s general manager in <strong>the</strong> UK, Terry Ashby.<br />
Given previous experience at <strong>the</strong> site Lafarge were also<br />
keen <strong>to</strong> include a number ofperformance guarantees<br />
with <strong>the</strong> order for <strong>the</strong> new washing plant. These covered<br />
gradings for all <strong>the</strong> final products and <strong>the</strong> lagoon water, as<br />
well as <strong>the</strong> final mo<strong>is</strong>ture content of <strong>the</strong> sand products.<br />
“The introduction of <strong>the</strong> performance guarantees on<br />
<strong>the</strong> plant was a critical fac<strong>to</strong>r for us in order <strong>to</strong> ensure<br />
that th<strong>is</strong> considerable investment delivered <strong>the</strong> required<br />
results” says Andy Morr<strong>is</strong>. “We were very impressed with<br />
CDE’s willingness <strong>to</strong> work with us on <strong>the</strong>se guarantees. It<br />
demonstrated a level of confidence in <strong>the</strong>ir capability that<br />
<strong>is</strong> not <strong>the</strong> norm in our experience.”<br />
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A key fac<strong>to</strong>r for CDE in accepting <strong>the</strong> performance<br />
guarantees requested by Lafarge was <strong>the</strong> level and clarity<br />
of information made available <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong>m prior <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> deal<br />
being done. “With access <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> amount of information<br />
provided by Lafarge we were able <strong>to</strong> produce a large<br />
amount of data outlining what our plant would achieve”<br />
explains Dermot Murphy of CDE’s technical specification<br />
team. “Over <strong>the</strong> last seventeen years we have continually<br />
analysed plant performance and made design adjustments<br />
where required. We know what our plants are capable of<br />
and th<strong>is</strong> confidence allows us <strong>to</strong> enter in<strong>to</strong> agreements<br />
around final product specification such as <strong>the</strong> one agreed<br />
for <strong>the</strong> Brooksby plant.”<br />
Plant set up<br />
Pic. 2:<br />
Feed hopper <strong>which</strong> feeds a<br />
horizontal ground conveyor<br />
The final plant configuration installed and comm<strong>is</strong>sioned<br />
by CDE at Brooksby quarry draws on a range of equipment<br />
from <strong>the</strong> CDE portfolio – hoppers, conveyors, ProGrade<br />
screens (both rinsing and dry sizing screens are included),<br />
<strong>the</strong> new AggMax attrition and classification system, and<br />
an A-series Evo-Wash sand plant.<br />
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Pic. 3:<br />
S<strong>to</strong>ckpile conveyors<br />
The feed material <strong>is</strong> loaded in<strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> feed hopper <strong>which</strong><br />
feeds a horizontal ground conveyor. From here <strong>the</strong> material<br />
<strong>is</strong> <strong>the</strong>n transferred <strong>to</strong> a 28m static feed conveyor on its way<br />
<strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> primary screening phase. Due <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> levels of clay<br />
in <strong>the</strong> feed material <strong>the</strong> conveyor <strong>is</strong> fitted with scrapers<br />
<strong>to</strong> ensure <strong>the</strong> belts stay as clean as possible, minim<strong>is</strong>ing<br />
spillage and ultimately increasing plant efficiency. “We<br />
offer a range of options <strong>to</strong> cus<strong>to</strong>mers based on <strong>the</strong> individual<br />
requirements of <strong>the</strong> project” explains Terry Ashby. “The<br />
character<strong>is</strong>tics of <strong>the</strong> feed material are often <strong>the</strong> most<br />
significant consideration and by having a menu of options<br />
available, it ensures we can deliver high performance, high<br />
efficiency installations.”<br />
At <strong>the</strong> primary screening stage a ProGrade R211 double<br />
deck rinsing screen <strong>is</strong> employed and <strong>is</strong> set up with two<br />
polyurethane decks. The screen measures 6 m x 1.8 m<br />
(20 x 6 ft). The oversize (+ 40 mm) material <strong>is</strong> d<strong>is</strong>charged<br />
in<strong>to</strong> a concrete bay beneath <strong>the</strong> screen while <strong>the</strong> -5 mm<br />
material and waste water are sent <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> EvoWash sand<br />
plant.<br />
The 5 mm <strong>to</strong> 40 mm material <strong>is</strong> delivered directly <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
new CDE AggMax system. <strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong> unit combines <strong>the</strong> Ro<strong>to</strong>Max<br />
attrition system and ProGrade dewatering screens in a<br />
compact configuration that reduces <strong>the</strong> space required<br />
on site <strong>to</strong> accommodate <strong>the</strong> plant. The Ro<strong>to</strong>Max system<br />
has been introduced <strong>to</strong> specifically tackle <strong>the</strong> level of clay<br />
in <strong>the</strong> feed material. The model at Brooksby, <strong>the</strong> RX100, <strong>is</strong><br />
one of three models available from CDE, with <strong>the</strong> largest<br />
capable of handling up <strong>to</strong> 300 tph. The Ro<strong>to</strong>Max uses high<br />
specification components such as 118 chrome molybdenum<br />
blades, and has been designed <strong>to</strong> ensure maximum attrition<br />
of clay bound materials. The waste water from <strong>the</strong> Ro<strong>to</strong>Max<br />
<strong>is</strong> sent <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> EvoWash sand plant <strong>to</strong> recover any of <strong>the</strong> -5<br />
mm material that made it past <strong>the</strong> first screening stage.<br />
Meanwhile, <strong>the</strong> scrubbed +5 mm material <strong>is</strong> delivered<br />
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from <strong>the</strong> Ro<strong>to</strong>-Max on<strong>to</strong> a ProGrade C-series de watering<br />
screen before being sent <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> dry sizing screen via a 20<br />
m static transfer conveyor. The dry sizing screen on th<strong>is</strong><br />
plant <strong>is</strong> a ProGrade D26 double deck screen measuring<br />
4 m x 1.5 m (13 x 5 ft) and once again set up with two<br />
polyurethane decks. The dry sizing screen classifies <strong>the</strong><br />
products in<strong>to</strong> 5 - 10 mm, 10 - 20 mm and +20 mm aggregates<br />
<strong>which</strong> are transferred <strong>to</strong> s<strong>to</strong>ckpiles by three 20 m static<br />
conveyors. “The use of high specification components can<br />
be seen throughout <strong>the</strong> plant” says quarry manager, Will<br />
Laycock. “We had some fairly tight guidelines for CDE in<br />
terms of what we expected from <strong>the</strong> plant and in order <strong>to</strong><br />
achieve th<strong>is</strong> it was essential that we <strong>to</strong>ok <strong>the</strong> quality route.<br />
CDE have demonstrated <strong>the</strong> benefits of th<strong>is</strong> approach in<br />
relation <strong>to</strong> product quality and efficiency and <strong>the</strong> results<br />
being achieved speak for <strong>the</strong>mselves.”<br />
At <strong>the</strong> sand washing phase an A-series EvoWash sand<br />
plant <strong>is</strong> employed and produces a coarse sand and a fine<br />
sand. The specification of each of <strong>the</strong>se sand products<br />
<strong>is</strong> covered by <strong>the</strong> performance guarantees d<strong>is</strong>cussed<br />
previously, as <strong>is</strong> <strong>the</strong> mo<strong>is</strong>ture content of both final sand<br />
products. The EvoWash sand plant has a 4 m x 1.8 m (13 x 6<br />
ft) polyurethane screen deck <strong>which</strong> <strong>is</strong> split <strong>to</strong> allow for dual<br />
sand production. The slurried waste water and -5 mm sand<br />
product <strong>is</strong> delivered <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> sump of <strong>the</strong> sand plant where it<br />
<strong>is</strong> <strong>the</strong>n pumped through <strong>the</strong> first of two 500 mm cyclones.<br />
The material <strong>is</strong> <strong>the</strong>n d<strong>is</strong>charged on<strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> first side of <strong>the</strong><br />
split screen where <strong>the</strong> aperture <strong>is</strong> set <strong>to</strong> allow <strong>the</strong> fine<br />
material <strong>to</strong> fall through <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> sump with <strong>the</strong> waste water.<br />
The coarse sand product <strong>is</strong> dewatered on <strong>the</strong> screen<br />
<strong>which</strong> <strong>is</strong> powered by two 9 kw high frequency vibrating<br />
mo<strong>to</strong>rs. <strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong> ensures maximum dewatering of <strong>the</strong> sand<br />
product, ensuring it <strong>is</strong> ready for market straight from <strong>the</strong><br />
belts. The fine sand material <strong>is</strong> <strong>the</strong>n pumped through <strong>the</strong><br />
second of <strong>the</strong> 500 mm cyclones. The -63 micron material<br />
and waste water <strong>is</strong> removed via <strong>the</strong> cyclone overflow and<br />
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sent <strong>to</strong> a ground sump in close proximity <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> sand plant.<br />
<strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong> material <strong>is</strong> <strong>the</strong>n pumped <strong>to</strong> on site lagoons. The fine<br />
sand product <strong>is</strong> delivered <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> second side of <strong>the</strong> split<br />
dewatering screen where it <strong>is</strong> dewatered <strong>to</strong> approximately<br />
12 % mo<strong>is</strong>ture content, once again ensuring it <strong>is</strong> ready for<br />
market straight from <strong>the</strong> belts.<br />
Conclusion<br />
The new CDE washing plant at Brooksby quarry has<br />
succeeded in addressing <strong>the</strong> specific <strong><strong>is</strong>sue</strong>s identified<br />
by Lafarge as being critical <strong>to</strong> plant success. The system<br />
successfully deals with <strong>the</strong> clay content in <strong>the</strong> feed<br />
material <strong>to</strong> produce <strong>the</strong> high quality sand and aggregate<br />
products demanded by Lafarge <strong>to</strong> uphold <strong>the</strong>ir reputation<br />
as a leading supplier <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> UK market. In addition <strong>to</strong> th<strong>is</strong>,<br />
<strong>the</strong> superior dewatering of <strong>the</strong> sand product in particular<br />
allows Lafarge <strong>to</strong> quickly turn <strong>the</strong>ir products in<strong>to</strong> revenue.<br />
The installation and comm<strong>is</strong>sioning of <strong>the</strong> Brooksby<br />
plant was delayed following an unforeseen d<strong>is</strong>covery of<br />
archaeological significant materials on site in mid-2008.<br />
“During preparation for <strong>the</strong> plant <strong>to</strong> be delivered <strong>to</strong> site<br />
we d<strong>is</strong>covered materials later revealed <strong>to</strong> be from <strong>the</strong><br />
Palaeolithic period” explains Will Laycock.<br />
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“<strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong> required some adjustments <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> location of <strong>the</strong><br />
plant and held up proceedings for a number of months<br />
while detailed investigations were carried out on site.<br />
Throughout th<strong>is</strong> process and actual installation and<br />
comm<strong>is</strong>sioning we were very impressed with <strong>the</strong> project<br />
management approach adopted by CDE.”<br />
The new CDE plant at Brooksby quarry provides evidence<br />
of <strong>the</strong> success that can be enjoyed on projects such as th<strong>is</strong><br />
when a partnership approach <strong>is</strong> taken by both <strong>the</strong> cus<strong>to</strong>mer<br />
and equipment supplier. A high level of consultation in <strong>the</strong><br />
plant design process ensures <strong>the</strong> objectives of <strong>the</strong> plant<br />
are clear <strong>to</strong> all involved, maximizing <strong>the</strong> likelihood of an<br />
efficient, high quality installation.<br />
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT:<br />
CDE Ireland Ltd.<br />
Ballyreagh Industrial Estate,<br />
Cooks<strong>to</strong>wn,<br />
County Tyrone,<br />
BT80 9DG | North Ireland<br />
Tel.: +44 (0)28 - 86 76 79 00<br />
Fax: +44 (0)28 - 86 76 14 14<br />
eMail: info@cdeglobal.com<br />
Internet: www.cdeglobal.com<br />
Pic. 4:<br />
S<strong>to</strong>ckpile conveyors in detail<br />
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Zeppelin Baumaschinen GmbH:<br />
THE CONSTRUCTION MACHINE AS A NETWORKER!<br />
ZEPPELIN AND CATERPILLAR PRESENT INNOVATIVE<br />
SOLUTIONS IN THE AREA OF CONNECTED WORKSITE<br />
IN BAUMA<br />
G ARCHING, NEAR MUNICH, IN JANUARY 2010 (ZEP/AB). ALREADY THE DEMANDS OF COSTUMERS OF CONSTRUCTION<br />
MACHINES CANNOT BE COVERED BY THE CLASSICAL PRODUCT AND SERVICE RANGE. THERE IS A NEED FOR A<br />
SYSTEMS SOLUTION, WHICH OFFERS THE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY A MAXIMUM OF ACHIEVED WORK WITH A<br />
MINIMUM OF INPUT, WHILE MAINTAINING A MAXIMUM OF FLEXIBILITY. THE SOLUTION LIES IN THE THEME COMPLEX<br />
„CONNECTED WORKSITE“ – A FIELD IN WHICH CATERPILLAR AND ZEPPELIN ARE INNOVATION LEADERS.<br />
In connection with construction machines, “Connected<br />
Worksite” stands for integrated application of GPS-<br />
determination of position, machine control, diagnos<strong>is</strong><br />
and maintenance planning, consumption and productivity<br />
moni<strong>to</strong>ring, as well as protection against <strong>the</strong>ft. The sole<br />
application of <strong>the</strong>se technologies yields significant<br />
productivity increase. Considering all machines,<br />
“Connected Worksite” mainly means <strong>the</strong> informational<br />
linkage of machine fleets with <strong>the</strong> construction site<br />
management and <strong>the</strong> central departments. It <strong>is</strong> only <strong>the</strong>n<br />
that <strong>the</strong> full potential of <strong>the</strong> new technical possibilities can<br />
be tapped.<br />
Cat construction machines can already be equipped<br />
with <strong>the</strong> products „Product Link“ (tracking, equipment<br />
condition moni<strong>to</strong>ring, plant maintenance planning), as well<br />
as Accu Grade and CGC Caterpillar Grade Control (machine<br />
control). Special products from <strong>the</strong> mining fields, like CAES<br />
or MINGEM complete <strong>the</strong> range of products. Fur<strong>the</strong>rmore,<br />
additional technologies like for example technologies<br />
for identification of objects and <strong>the</strong> remotely controlled<br />
application of construction machines are already being<br />
developed. A fur<strong>the</strong>r focus <strong>is</strong> on <strong>the</strong> construction site<br />
and fleet management systems. The systems Minestar<br />
(applications planning) and Remote Operation (control<br />
station and remote control technique) are being applied in<br />
numerous mining operations. The new fleet management<br />
system V<strong>is</strong>ion Link, as well as o<strong>the</strong>r systems for <strong>the</strong><br />
complete au<strong>to</strong>mated application of construction machines<br />
are currently under development.<br />
The newest generation of <strong>the</strong> Cat construction machines<br />
<strong>is</strong> being prepared for <strong>the</strong> application with Connected<br />
Worksite products in <strong>the</strong> production line. In order <strong>to</strong> track<br />
and position <strong>the</strong> working equipment, e.g. a dozer, only a<br />
GPS receiver <strong>is</strong> needed, <strong>to</strong>ge<strong>the</strong>r with an angle sensor,<br />
<strong>which</strong> determines <strong>the</strong> inclination of <strong>the</strong> machine. Toge<strong>the</strong>r<br />
with <strong>the</strong> information determined by <strong>the</strong> hydraulic cylinders<br />
and transferred <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> computer, any position of <strong>the</strong><br />
blade can be aimed at in a fully au<strong>to</strong>mated way. The fleet<br />
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management components, <strong>which</strong> are integrated in <strong>the</strong><br />
machine, record <strong>the</strong> location of <strong>the</strong> machine via GPS and<br />
also record numerous situation data through sensors. The<br />
data transfer <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> construction site control center or <strong>to</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> IT systems of Caterpillar and Zeppelin <strong>is</strong> ei<strong>the</strong>r done by<br />
mobile phone networks or by communication satellites. In<br />
order <strong>to</strong> communicate with each o<strong>the</strong>r and with <strong>the</strong> control<br />
center, <strong>the</strong> machines on <strong>the</strong> construction site are equipped<br />
with radio data transm<strong>is</strong>sion, <strong>which</strong> enables a bidirectional<br />
transfer of data.<br />
A system for all Machines<br />
Through its cooperation with Trimble, <strong>which</strong> <strong>is</strong> clearly<br />
<strong>the</strong> global market leader for positioning and measurement<br />
technologies, as well as for construction site management,<br />
Caterpillar has systematically aligned its own machines <strong>to</strong><br />
Connected Worksite. Thus <strong>the</strong> company developed CTCT,<br />
a 50:50-Joint Venture, <strong>which</strong> compr<strong>is</strong>es of <strong>the</strong> product<br />
lines GCS (Trimble) and AccuGrade and CGC (Caterpillar),<br />
respectively, in order <strong>to</strong> control construction machines<br />
through laser-, GPS- or tachymeter systems. Last year both<br />
partners establ<strong>is</strong>hed ano<strong>the</strong>r joint venture company. From<br />
now on Virtual Site Solution takes care of <strong>the</strong> development<br />
of construction site and fleet management systems.<br />
The strategic partnership with Trimble enables Caterpillar<br />
<strong>to</strong> integrate special technologies in<strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> machine<br />
development already at <strong>the</strong> design phase. Moreover,<br />
through <strong>the</strong> integration of Trimble products, Caterpillar<br />
also creates <strong>the</strong> prerequ<strong>is</strong>ites for costumers <strong>to</strong> manage<br />
mixed fleets with a system family. Thus <strong>the</strong> construction<br />
site and fleet management systems of Trimble can both<br />
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The newest generation of <strong>the</strong> Cat construction machines, like <strong>the</strong> dozer D6T, <strong>is</strong> being prepared<br />
for <strong>the</strong> application with Connected Worksite products, already in <strong>the</strong> production line.<br />
process <strong>the</strong> machine data of Caterpillar and Non-Caterpillar<br />
machines, and hence <strong>the</strong> costumers are not forced <strong>to</strong> use<br />
parallel systems from various manufacturers for <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
machine management. Fur<strong>the</strong>rmore <strong>the</strong> construction site<br />
and fleet management systems can transfer machine and<br />
performance data <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> ERP systems of <strong>the</strong> costumers<br />
through standard intersections.<br />
Apart from <strong>the</strong> actual products, <strong>the</strong> competence in<br />
d<strong>is</strong>tribution and most of all in service, in connection with<br />
Connected Worksite solutions, are critical for <strong>the</strong> costumer.<br />
Toge<strong>the</strong>r with <strong>the</strong> power spectrum of Zeppelin and Trimble,<br />
Caterpillar has unique offers. Its machine design, <strong>which</strong><br />
already takes in<strong>to</strong> consideration <strong>the</strong> integration of various<br />
technologies, combined with a service offer, <strong>which</strong><br />
includes <strong>the</strong> required engineering knowledge, enables <strong>the</strong><br />
costumer <strong>to</strong> achieve a maximum of work with minimum<br />
input and high flexibility.<br />
More information on <strong>the</strong> subject of Connected Worksite<br />
can be obtained by <strong>the</strong> v<strong>is</strong>i<strong>to</strong>r <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> bauma 2010 at <strong>the</strong><br />
Zeppelin and Caterpillar booth in Hall B6.<br />
Zeppelin Baumaschinen GmbH<br />
press relations office: Alexander Bock<br />
Graf-Zeppelin-Platz 1<br />
85748 Garching / Munich| Germany<br />
Tel.: +49 (0)89 - 3 20 00 511<br />
Fax: +49 (0)89 - 3 20 00 500<br />
eMail: alexander.bock@zeppelin.com<br />
Internet: www.zeppelin-cat.de<br />
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PFREUNDT GMBH – MOBILE WEIGHING SYSTEMS<br />
he market leader for mobile weighing systems for <strong>the</strong> mining, d<strong>is</strong>posal and recycling industries once again<br />
Tpresents its new p-series wheel loader scales and weighing systems for dumpers, excava<strong>to</strong>rs, crusher and<br />
sifting plants and skip containers <strong>to</strong> its cus<strong>to</strong>mers, dealers and interested parties - on two BAUMA stands. The<br />
main stand can be found in Hall A6 opposite <strong>the</strong> information desk, as in <strong>the</strong> past, and <strong>the</strong> smaller info stand <strong>is</strong> in<br />
Hall C2 in <strong>the</strong> mining section.<br />
Pic. 1:<br />
Ludger W<strong>is</strong>sing, Managing Direc<strong>to</strong>r of Pfreundt GmbH,<br />
sees growth potential for mobile weighing technology and<br />
<strong>the</strong> company’s services on <strong>the</strong> back of <strong>the</strong> new p-series<br />
wheel loader scales.<br />
For over 30 years, <strong>the</strong> scales manufactured by <strong>the</strong> special<strong>is</strong>t from Südlohn have enabled thousands of local<br />
and foreign users <strong>to</strong> reduce costs, optim<strong>is</strong>e operations and save time and money. The scales fur<strong>the</strong>rmore<br />
increase safety by preventing vehicle overload.<br />
Savings potentials – in demand also in times of cr<strong>is</strong><strong>is</strong><br />
The mobile weighing technology by Pfreundt <strong>is</strong> a permanent component of material and information flow<br />
already in numerous mining, handling, d<strong>is</strong>posal and recycling operations. Especially in <strong>the</strong> past cr<strong>is</strong><strong>is</strong> year,<br />
many companies have been looking for ways <strong>to</strong> rational<strong>is</strong>e and manage material flow more efficiently – in<br />
th<strong>is</strong> respect, mobile weighing technology can offer many optim<strong>is</strong>ation and savings potentials. It <strong>is</strong> thus not<br />
surpr<strong>is</strong>ing that Managing Direc<strong>to</strong>r Ludger W<strong>is</strong>sing sees <strong>the</strong> potential for fur<strong>the</strong>r growth of <strong>the</strong> company.<br />
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Pic. 2:<br />
<strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong> <strong>is</strong> what it will look like – <strong>the</strong> new business complex compr<strong>is</strong>ing warehouse, workshop, training and seminar<br />
rooms and a generous vehicle hall are expected <strong>to</strong> be ready for occupancy in <strong>the</strong> second half of 2010.<br />
New buildings – growth and service<br />
expansion require space<br />
“Our cons<strong>is</strong>tent growth demands additional space for<br />
development, admin<strong>is</strong>tration and manufacturing. And<br />
we also require more space for our extended range of<br />
services”, says W<strong>is</strong>sing. Last year, despite <strong>the</strong> general<br />
cr<strong>is</strong><strong>is</strong> mood, <strong>the</strong> company started with building operations<br />
for a new business complex. The larger office, warehouse<br />
and workshop space and also <strong>the</strong> training and seminar<br />
rooms and a generous vehicle hall are expected <strong>to</strong> be<br />
ready for occupation in <strong>the</strong> second half of th<strong>is</strong> year.<br />
New »pSerie« –<br />
modern wheel loader scales <strong>to</strong> meet<br />
present and future demands<br />
The new p-series wheel loader scales extend <strong>the</strong> range,<br />
adding <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> WK50 series models that have been tested and<br />
proven in over 10 000 applications. The modern pSmart and<br />
pControl electronic d<strong>is</strong>plays are more compact and offer<br />
a new, ergonomic user concept. They can be calibrated<br />
<strong>to</strong> meet <strong>the</strong> Y(b) accuracy class under MID and optim<strong>is</strong>ed<br />
weighing methods ensure additional improvement when<br />
weighing whilst <strong>the</strong> loader <strong>is</strong> in motion.<br />
pSmart <strong>is</strong> a simple d<strong>is</strong>play and control unit with all<br />
<strong>the</strong> basic technical weighing functions for calibrated<br />
applications. It <strong>is</strong> easy <strong>to</strong> use since <strong>the</strong> scale guides<br />
<strong>the</strong> user with clear symbols and no text instructions are<br />
required.<br />
pControl <strong>is</strong> fitted with a functional jog dial. Augmented<br />
by intelligent input aids and options for individual settings,<br />
operation <strong>is</strong> quick and easy. The new colour d<strong>is</strong>play of<br />
<strong>the</strong> pControl <strong>is</strong> also optimal as a moni<strong>to</strong>r for a reversing<br />
camera – saving space and increasing safety.<br />
The weighing intelligence of <strong>the</strong> p-series <strong>is</strong> located in <strong>the</strong><br />
pBase – a new functional unit. Hydraulic pressure and tilt<br />
are measured here and weight <strong>is</strong> calculated and weighing<br />
data s<strong>to</strong>red in <strong>the</strong> alibi memory. pBase communicates with<br />
<strong>the</strong> pSmart or pControl d<strong>is</strong>plays via CAN bus and can be<br />
calibrated via <strong>the</strong>se.<br />
Pic 3:<br />
»pControl« – <strong>the</strong> robust control centre for quick control,<br />
with interfaces for data transfer and up <strong>to</strong> camera port.<br />
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The new p-series can naturally also be cost-effectively<br />
retrofitted <strong>to</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r wheel loaders and <strong>the</strong> complete d<strong>is</strong>play<br />
module, <strong>the</strong> printer and even <strong>the</strong> new pressure sensor<br />
are replaceable within a calibration period if necessary –<br />
without recalibration.<br />
Ano<strong>the</strong>r novelty: <strong>the</strong> associated “pOffice” PC software.<br />
Weighing and master data can be exchanged between<br />
<strong>the</strong> PC and pControl using ei<strong>the</strong>r USB stick, GSM, GPRS<br />
or WLAN. <strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong> also enables online linking of <strong>the</strong> scales for<br />
order processing.<br />
Cons<strong>is</strong>tently positive feedback by <strong>the</strong> first users confirms<br />
that <strong>the</strong> manufacturer’s objectives have been achieved:<br />
simple operation, better overview, faster working, accurate<br />
weights, up-<strong>to</strong>-date options, increased reliability.<br />
Fur<strong>the</strong>r novelties and developments<br />
Besides <strong>the</strong> p-series, v<strong>is</strong>i<strong>to</strong>rs will also find information<br />
on numerous product improvements and extensions and<br />
o<strong>the</strong>r new developments such as <strong>the</strong> new DW-3 dumper<br />
scale for articulated dumpers. Compared <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> DW-2<br />
scale <strong>which</strong> remains on offer, <strong>the</strong> DW-3 establ<strong>is</strong>hes <strong>the</strong><br />
weight of <strong>the</strong> load via measurement sensors on <strong>the</strong> swing<br />
axle already during loading. The loading status <strong>is</strong> shown <strong>to</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> driver of <strong>the</strong> excava<strong>to</strong>r or loader via <strong>the</strong> green-yellowred<br />
colours of <strong>the</strong> connected signal light - <strong>to</strong> prevent<br />
overloading.<br />
Pic. 5:<br />
The new DW-3 dumper scale measures <strong>the</strong> weight of <strong>the</strong> load during loading<br />
already, via two measuring sensors (Picture 6) at <strong>the</strong> rear axle.<br />
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Pic 4:<br />
»pSmart« - <strong>the</strong> independent d<strong>is</strong>play and control unit with<br />
all <strong>the</strong> basic weighing functions for calibrated weighing.<br />
Service – everything under one roof for<br />
maximum cus<strong>to</strong>mer benefit<br />
Since <strong>the</strong> founding of <strong>the</strong> company, <strong>the</strong> scale special<strong>is</strong>t<br />
has made “made in Germany” product quality and<br />
cus<strong>to</strong>mer-oriented service expansion h<strong>is</strong> guiding principle.<br />
The company can <strong>to</strong>day offer its cus<strong>to</strong>mers services<br />
ranging from assembly support and conformity assessment<br />
<strong>to</strong> cus<strong>to</strong>mer and calibration service – all under one roof.<br />
Under <strong>the</strong> new MID certification, <strong>the</strong> scale special<strong>is</strong>t<br />
now also performs <strong>the</strong> “first calibration”*) of <strong>the</strong> wheel<br />
loader scales without a calibration officer – saving<br />
time and money. The calibration service has also been<br />
extended <strong>to</strong> four company calibration trucks on German<br />
Pic. 6/7:<br />
Two bright LED signal lights (red/yellow/green) indicate<br />
<strong>the</strong> loading status outside <strong>the</strong> truck.<br />
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oads - <strong>to</strong> handle conformity assessment, calibration and<br />
re-calibration. “Calibration authorities previously handled<br />
<strong>the</strong> first calibration but <strong>the</strong>se are increasingly doing away<br />
with <strong>the</strong>ir own standard weights. We are certified in<br />
accordance with <strong>the</strong> MID directive, allowing us <strong>to</strong> perform<br />
our own first calibration*)”, says Ludger W<strong>is</strong>sing.<br />
[*) technical term: “Conformity assessment”]<br />
Fur<strong>the</strong>r expansion of global d<strong>is</strong>tribution<br />
With agencies and branches in 38 countries, <strong>the</strong> company<br />
<strong>is</strong> also well placed in respect of global d<strong>is</strong>tribution. Toge<strong>the</strong>r<br />
with its d<strong>is</strong>tribution partners, <strong>the</strong> scale special<strong>is</strong>t currently<br />
serves dealers and cus<strong>to</strong>mers throughout Europe and in<br />
many o<strong>the</strong>r countries in <strong>the</strong> Americas, Australia and China.<br />
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Pic 8: The Pfreundt service department performs <strong>the</strong> first calibration*) of <strong>the</strong><br />
wheel loader scales without a calibration agency official.<br />
<strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong> means increased flexibility, saving time and reducing costs.<br />
Pic 9: Geared <strong>to</strong>wards growth – <strong>to</strong> expand its services <strong>the</strong> company has<br />
acquired two additional calibration trucks, among o<strong>the</strong>r.<br />
New partners in Peru, Romania and Bulgaria have recently<br />
been appointed d<strong>is</strong>tribu<strong>to</strong>rs for <strong>the</strong> German manufacturer<br />
and <strong>the</strong> “DISA” company in Sarnen (Lucerne) in Switzerland<br />
<strong>is</strong> also now a d<strong>is</strong>tribu<strong>to</strong>r. Besides our 11-year-old branch<br />
in Italy, ano<strong>the</strong>r subsidiary was last year establ<strong>is</strong>hed in<br />
Croatia. Reg<strong>is</strong>tration of a fur<strong>the</strong>r subsidiary in Sweden<br />
<strong>is</strong> currently under way and negotiations are in progress<br />
about possible representation in Turkey.<br />
Competent advice and cus<strong>to</strong>mer-oriented service are<br />
our guiding principles both locally and via <strong>the</strong> agencies<br />
and branches abroad. Regular training and dealership<br />
conferences are held <strong>to</strong> achieve th<strong>is</strong> goal, keeping technical<br />
and sales staff of all <strong>the</strong> partners technically up <strong>to</strong> date and<br />
also identifying and implementing improvement potentials<br />
through global exchange of information.<br />
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BSW Stahl-Nebenprodukte GmbH<br />
simplifies <strong>the</strong> flow of information<br />
of weighing data<br />
The Baden steel works (BSW) in Kehl at <strong>the</strong> river Rhine<br />
are one of <strong>the</strong> highest-performance steel works in <strong>the</strong><br />
world and produce over 2 million <strong>to</strong>ns of concrete steel<br />
and wire rod for Europe. It only takes four hours <strong>to</strong> turn<br />
steel scrap as initial raw material in<strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> ready-for-sale<br />
product – a peak value.<br />
In marketing of its side products, BSW also focuses<br />
on high efficiency. The s<strong>is</strong>ter company BSW Stahl-<br />
Nebenprodukte (steel side products), in short BSN <strong>is</strong><br />
responsible for th<strong>is</strong> task. It produces mineral material for<br />
<strong>the</strong> construction of traffic routes from electric furnace<br />
slag, <strong>which</strong> after all amounts <strong>to</strong> approx. 350,000 <strong>to</strong>ns per<br />
year.<br />
Electric furnace slag- a high-quality and<br />
versatile mineral material<br />
The electric furnace slag, <strong>which</strong> <strong>is</strong> being marketed<br />
in all establ<strong>is</strong>hed grain sizes by BSN as “EOS”, can be<br />
universally used. EOS can be used in road construction<br />
in all layers, i.e from <strong>the</strong> anti-freezing and ballast layer<br />
up <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> asphalt coating. Fur<strong>the</strong>rmore <strong>the</strong> material <strong>is</strong><br />
extraordinarily suitable for <strong>the</strong> hydraulic construction, as<br />
well as for road building and road coating. EOS can also<br />
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Efficiency in handling electric furnace slag<br />
– with <strong>the</strong> Pfreundt mobile weighing technique<br />
and WLAN-data transfer.<br />
Pic. 10:<br />
BSN weighs <strong>the</strong> electric furnace slag “EOS” directly while loading on <strong>the</strong><br />
Pfreundt wheel loader scale, <strong>which</strong> ensures optimum loading and saves time.<br />
be applied as filling material of gabions, <strong>which</strong> serve as<br />
no<strong>is</strong>e- or v<strong>is</strong>ual protection. Hereby <strong>the</strong> usage of mineral<br />
construction material preserves natural resources.<br />
Efficiency of material and information flow <strong>is</strong> an important<br />
indica<strong>to</strong>r in <strong>the</strong> BSN- fac<strong>to</strong>ry prem<strong>is</strong>es. A few minutes after<br />
<strong>the</strong> weight note for <strong>the</strong> material – <strong>which</strong> <strong>is</strong> being loaded on<br />
<strong>the</strong> trucks by 5 wheel loaders - <strong>is</strong> printed, <strong>the</strong> materials<br />
and accounts department of <strong>the</strong> BSN admin<strong>is</strong>tration <strong>is</strong><br />
informed about <strong>the</strong> exact amount.<br />
Mobile weighing technique saves time<br />
For over 10 years, <strong>the</strong> wheel loaders have been equipped<br />
with weighing systems of Pfreundt. Specific pressure<br />
sensors in <strong>the</strong> hydraulic actua<strong>to</strong>r of <strong>the</strong> wheel loader<br />
reg<strong>is</strong>ter <strong>the</strong> weight of <strong>the</strong> bucket contents and transfer <strong>the</strong><br />
measuring data <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> WK 50-weighing electronics, <strong>which</strong><br />
<strong>is</strong> located in <strong>the</strong> cockpit of <strong>the</strong> construction machine.<br />
Through an amount d<strong>is</strong>play <strong>the</strong> driver can load exactly as<br />
much material as <strong>the</strong> costumer w<strong>is</strong>hes.<br />
Through th<strong>is</strong> it <strong>is</strong> possible <strong>to</strong> effectively avoid both an<br />
overloading of trucks, as well as <strong>to</strong>o high, uncalculated<br />
loading amounts, due <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> fact that work <strong>is</strong> done<br />
“according <strong>to</strong> gut-feelings”. The way or de<strong>to</strong>ur <strong>to</strong> a<br />
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Pic 11:<br />
Thanks <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> calibrated wheel loader scale, <strong>the</strong> loaded trucks do not need <strong>to</strong> be weighed by a weighbridge.<br />
The driver receives <strong>the</strong> weigh note as a receipt directly from <strong>the</strong> driver of <strong>the</strong> wheel loader.<br />
stationary weighing scale also can be dropped. After <strong>the</strong> completion of <strong>the</strong> loading, <strong>the</strong><br />
driver of a wheel loader prints copies of a weighing card, containing <strong>the</strong> costumer-,<br />
order and/or project number. The driver of <strong>the</strong> collecting truck receives th<strong>is</strong> weighing<br />
receipt “in writing”, acknowledges receipt and can immediately start h<strong>is</strong> way <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
construction site.<br />
Pic 12:<br />
Thanks <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> calibrated wheel loader scale, <strong>the</strong> loaded trucks do not need <strong>to</strong> be weighed by a<br />
weighbridge.The driver receives <strong>the</strong> weigh note as a receipt directly from <strong>the</strong> driver of <strong>the</strong> wheel loader.<br />
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WLAN instead of memory card<br />
Up <strong>to</strong> a few months ago BSN s<strong>to</strong>red <strong>the</strong> weighing data<br />
on an integrated memory card, <strong>which</strong> was handed over<br />
each evening and was read in and processed by <strong>the</strong> BSN<br />
admin<strong>is</strong>tration <strong>the</strong> next day. A few months ago a modern<br />
and quick solution was developed in collaboration with <strong>the</strong><br />
IT special<strong>is</strong>ts of <strong>the</strong> BSW group. Daniel Baumgart, leader<br />
of EOS production with BSN says: “ Simultaneously with<br />
<strong>the</strong> print, <strong>the</strong> weighing data are sent via WLAN from <strong>the</strong><br />
weighing electronics WK50 <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> admin<strong>is</strong>tration”<br />
Increased efficiency and informational<br />
advantage<br />
With th<strong>is</strong> solution <strong>the</strong> memory card can be omitted,<br />
<strong>which</strong> simplifies <strong>the</strong> operation, increases <strong>the</strong> transparency<br />
and creates <strong>the</strong> bas<strong>is</strong> for a quick information flow from <strong>the</strong><br />
wheel loader weighing scale <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> company software for<br />
materials handling and financial settlement. It <strong>is</strong> not an<br />
<strong><strong>is</strong>sue</strong> that <strong>the</strong> data transfer <strong>is</strong> actually done in real-time:<br />
actually <strong>the</strong>re <strong>is</strong> no need <strong>to</strong> be that quick. But <strong>the</strong> au<strong>to</strong>mated<br />
procedure of <strong>the</strong> handling of <strong>the</strong> weighing data saves<br />
both time and efforts. Fur<strong>the</strong>rmore additional information<br />
<strong>is</strong> available at a keystroke. Daniel Baumgart states: “ In<br />
bigger projects <strong>the</strong> colleagues in <strong>the</strong> admin<strong>is</strong>tration, as<br />
well as we in <strong>the</strong> operation can immediately see how<br />
much material has been loaded in a 3000 <strong>to</strong>n order. With<br />
<strong>the</strong> incorporation of <strong>the</strong> mobile weighing technique in<strong>to</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> company IT, BSN puts in<strong>to</strong> practice not only a gain in<br />
efficiency, but also an information advantage.<br />
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Ramsdorfer Str. 10<br />
46354 Südlohn| Germany<br />
Tel.: +49 (0)28 62 - 98 07 0<br />
Fax: +49 (0)28 62 - 98 07 99<br />
eMail: info@pfreundt.de<br />
Internet: www.pfreundt.de<br />
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Pic 13:<br />
The Pfreundt weighing electronics WK50 with adapted printer<br />
and new WLAN connection: The pressure of <strong>the</strong> weigh note<br />
directly transfers <strong>the</strong> data <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> office computer for fur<strong>the</strong>r<br />
processing.<br />
PFREUNDT GmbH<br />
Dirk Fuchtmann<br />
Ramsdorfer Str. 10<br />
46354 Südlohn| Germany<br />
Tel.: +49 (0)28 62 - 98 07 21<br />
eMail: dirk.fuchtmann@pfreundt.de<br />
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MOBILITY ON HOLD<br />
STATIONARY WORKAROUND PREVENTS RISKY MANEUVERS IN qUARRY:<br />
A t <strong>the</strong> Kuhn Quarry near Waldhambach at <strong>the</strong> Pfälzer Wald Nature Reserve, granite and andesite have<br />
been extracted <strong>to</strong> produce ballast for many decades. At <strong>the</strong> quarry, mainly granite <strong>is</strong> extracted for<br />
<strong>the</strong> production of ballast base and frost protection courses, though some armours<strong>to</strong>ne <strong>is</strong> won, part of<br />
<strong>which</strong> are used for landscape gardening. In <strong>the</strong> natural f<strong>is</strong>sures of <strong>the</strong> andesite, agates, for example, are<br />
formed, attracting <strong>the</strong> interest of <strong>dedicated</strong> mineral collec<strong>to</strong>rs.<br />
A quarry facing big changes<br />
Since <strong>the</strong> physical partition of <strong>the</strong> fraternal<br />
company partnership in 2006, <strong>the</strong> quarry itself<br />
has been facing massive changes. Willi Kuhn and<br />
h<strong>is</strong> son-in-law Stefan Kuhn, who has taken over<br />
management since <strong>the</strong> restructuring of <strong>the</strong> company,<br />
developed a new operating concept and set up a<br />
double separate production circuit. For th<strong>is</strong> purpose,<br />
two large intermediate s<strong>to</strong>rage facilities with tunnels<br />
and metering equipment were set up. The aim was <strong>to</strong><br />
maintain <strong>the</strong> operating cycles without any interruption<br />
– irrespective of whe<strong>the</strong>r <strong>the</strong> primary crusher <strong>is</strong> being<br />
maintained or whe<strong>the</strong>r one of <strong>the</strong> screens happens <strong>to</strong><br />
be down in <strong>the</strong> modernized screening facility. Looking<br />
ahead and with <strong>the</strong> purpose of increasing productivity,<br />
Pic. 1:<br />
Rock formation of granite, melaphyre<br />
and variegated sands<strong>to</strong>ne (bot<strong>to</strong>m-up)<br />
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Pic. 2:<br />
Transfer of <strong>the</strong> material<br />
from <strong>the</strong> mobile Lokolink<br />
conveyor <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> stationary belt<br />
it was necessary <strong>to</strong> scrutinize <strong>the</strong> individual machine<br />
components. The aging stationary primary crusher had<br />
<strong>to</strong> make room for a mobile unit, <strong>to</strong> enable a more flexible<br />
extraction process.<br />
In 2008 <strong>the</strong> opera<strong>to</strong>rs opted <strong>to</strong> invest in a mobile<br />
Lokotrack LT140 supplied by Metso Minerals, <strong>to</strong> <strong>which</strong><br />
a mobile conveyor, <strong>the</strong> Lokolink LL, can be connected.<br />
Prior <strong>to</strong> th<strong>is</strong>, <strong>the</strong> company had been able <strong>to</strong> convince itself<br />
of <strong>the</strong> efficiency of Metso’s second-largest mobile jaw<br />
crusher and <strong>the</strong>n set itself <strong>the</strong> objective of more flexible<br />
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production with <strong>the</strong> new unit and above all directly at <strong>the</strong><br />
pile of blasted rock. Previously two large excava<strong>to</strong>rs and<br />
two dumpers worked at <strong>the</strong> sites <strong>to</strong> extract <strong>the</strong> andesite<br />
and granite, requiring a <strong>to</strong>tal of four operatives. Thanks <strong>to</strong><br />
investment in a mobile jaw crusher, <strong>the</strong> company hoped<br />
that it could save on three operatives as well as three large<br />
machines in <strong>the</strong> quarrying operation, <strong>which</strong> were in future<br />
<strong>to</strong> be freed up for overburden and backfilling work. <strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong><br />
was initially a very expedient dec<strong>is</strong>ion as one excava<strong>to</strong>r<br />
opera<strong>to</strong>r can deal with operation of <strong>the</strong> Lokotrack at <strong>the</strong><br />
same time.<br />
Pic. 3:<br />
Transfer of <strong>the</strong> material<br />
from <strong>the</strong> mobile Lokolink<br />
conveyor <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> stationary<br />
belt<br />
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The Metso Minerals new mobile Lokotrack LT140<br />
Pic. 5:<br />
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Stationary feed for a mobile unit<br />
On account of <strong>the</strong> steep slope and sometimes difficult<br />
space conditions, following <strong>the</strong> acqu<strong>is</strong>ition, problems<br />
arose with <strong>the</strong> manoeuvrability of <strong>the</strong> primary crushing<br />
unit. “Especially at <strong>the</strong> transfer point between <strong>the</strong> Lokolink<br />
conveyors and <strong>the</strong> crusher, we caused severe damage<br />
when we moved <strong>the</strong> crusher ...” conceded Stefan Kuhn. The<br />
machine could not be as employed as flexibly as originally<br />
planned in <strong>the</strong> current extraction situation (opening up<br />
of <strong>the</strong> quarry <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> approved final depth). The safety of<br />
<strong>the</strong> operatives and <strong>the</strong> machine were more important<br />
<strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> quarry opera<strong>to</strong>r. The company <strong>the</strong>n invested in a<br />
large semi-mobile feed bin as a temporary solution and<br />
positioned it on an intermediate level of <strong>the</strong> quarry. With<br />
<strong>the</strong> LT140 below and <strong>the</strong> connected Lokolink belts, <strong>the</strong><br />
primary crusher <strong>is</strong> initially set for stationary operation<br />
(Fig. 5). But that <strong>is</strong> <strong>to</strong> be changed in <strong>the</strong> foreseeable future:<br />
“Once <strong>the</strong> bot<strong>to</strong>m floor has been reached in around one<br />
and half year’s time, <strong>the</strong> LT140 can fully unfold its full<br />
capabilities and feed <strong>the</strong> stationary belt via <strong>the</strong> mobile<br />
Lokolink belts from <strong>the</strong>re,” Stefan Kuhn plans. Even <strong>to</strong>day<br />
<strong>the</strong> two dumpers can’t supply <strong>the</strong> material fast enough <strong>to</strong><br />
fully utilize <strong>the</strong> crusher capacity. The Lokotrack works in<br />
a single-shift operation and consumes just 35-40 l diesel<br />
per hour.<br />
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Pic. 6:<br />
View of <strong>the</strong> Kuhn Quarry at <strong>the</strong><br />
Pfälzer Wald Nature Reserve<br />
The belt weigher at <strong>the</strong> d<strong>is</strong>charge conveyor measures<br />
<strong>the</strong> daily <strong>to</strong>nnage, <strong>which</strong> with hard granite, a full bin and a<br />
gap width of around 180 mm, <strong>to</strong>tals around 450 t/h. Apart<br />
from <strong>the</strong> usual crusher <strong>to</strong>ol changes, so far no significant<br />
repairs have been necessary. As part of <strong>the</strong> modernization<br />
measures, <strong>the</strong> Type 1351 Svedala machines operated<br />
since 1981 and 1985 are currently being replaced with<br />
a Metso HP300 cone crusher. The ex<strong>is</strong>ting quarrying<br />
approval ensures long-term supply of <strong>the</strong> region with<br />
raw materials. It <strong>is</strong> <strong>the</strong>refore foreseeable that all mobile<br />
machines will get significantly more freedom of movement<br />
<strong>to</strong> permanently meet <strong>the</strong> company’s business goals.<br />
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Adservice Werbeagentur GmbH<br />
advert<strong>is</strong>ing agency -<br />
Press-Inquiries<br />
Herr Ralf Goffin<br />
An der Wolfskaul 42 a<br />
41812 Erkelenz | Germany<br />
Tel.: +49 (0)24 32 - 89 08 89 0<br />
eMail: ralf.goffin@adservice-web.de<br />
Metso Lindemann GmbH<br />
Construction<br />
Herr Karl-Heinz Hessler<br />
Obere Riedstr. 111-115<br />
68309 Mannheim | Germany<br />
Tel.: +49 (0)621 - 72 70 06 11<br />
eMail: karl-heinz.hessler@metso.com<br />
Internet: www.metso.com<br />
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View of <strong>the</strong> Kuhn Quarry at <strong>the</strong><br />
Pfälzer Wald Nature Reserve<br />
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GNSS, 3D and „smart“-drilling –<br />
A good team for more success in blasting!<br />
Drilling and Blasting plays a very important role in <strong>the</strong> production chain of an aggregates quarry.<br />
As <strong>the</strong> first step during <strong>the</strong> production it sets <strong>the</strong> stage for a successful production.<br />
Are Errors inevitable?<br />
Good blasting can influence positively secondary<br />
breaking and ease of. During <strong>the</strong> process of Drilling and<br />
Blasting <strong>the</strong>re are a few critical steps, of <strong>which</strong> some are<br />
of a technical origin, while o<strong>the</strong>rs tend <strong>to</strong> be organ<strong>is</strong>ational<br />
problems:<br />
Thanks <strong>to</strong> modern laserscanning (face profiling)<br />
technology it <strong>is</strong> possible <strong>to</strong> get a detailed view of <strong>the</strong><br />
face geometry. Therefore it <strong>is</strong> also possible <strong>to</strong> take<br />
actions in order <strong>to</strong> optimize <strong>the</strong> blast in terms of blasted<br />
volume, optimum burden and hole lengths. Never<strong>the</strong>less<br />
it <strong>is</strong> manda<strong>to</strong>ry for a successful blast, that <strong>the</strong> design <strong>is</strong><br />
transferred <strong>to</strong> reality very prec<strong>is</strong>ely. The first step <strong>is</strong> <strong>to</strong><br />
mark <strong>the</strong> hole positions. The more complex a blast <strong>is</strong>, <strong>the</strong><br />
more potential errors can occur (see figure 1).<br />
Pho<strong>to</strong>:<br />
Drilling <strong>the</strong> holes (Pho<strong>to</strong>: Atlas Copco MCT GmbH)<br />
Normally tape measure <strong>is</strong> used <strong>to</strong> mark <strong>the</strong> hole<br />
positions. So it <strong>is</strong> clear <strong>the</strong> errors sum up and it <strong>is</strong> obvious<br />
<strong>to</strong> see that hole positions and hole separations may not<br />
be identical <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> original blast design. Of course it also<br />
takes (sometimes a lot of) time <strong>to</strong> mark <strong>the</strong> hole positions<br />
manually. Since <strong>the</strong> quarry staff <strong>is</strong> mostly overloaded with<br />
work it <strong>is</strong> obvious, that lack of time also causes errors.<br />
As soon as all hole positions are marked, it <strong>is</strong> <strong>the</strong> drill<br />
rig opera<strong>to</strong>r’s job <strong>to</strong> drill all holes exactly <strong>the</strong> way <strong>the</strong>y<br />
were planned. It <strong>is</strong> absolutely important that <strong>the</strong> holes are<br />
straight and do not deviate. However: it <strong>is</strong> also critical,<br />
that <strong>the</strong> holes have <strong>the</strong> correct azimuth. Drillers typically<br />
look for a feature, <strong>which</strong> <strong>is</strong> “far away” in order <strong>to</strong> correctly<br />
set up <strong>the</strong> rig’s boom and feeder, <strong>which</strong> inherently causes<br />
errors in <strong>the</strong> hole’s azimuth (see figure 2).<br />
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Fig. 1:<br />
Complex blast design with 3 rows and adjusted hole<br />
positions for optimum burden.<br />
Fig. 2:<br />
Azimuth errors caused by setting up <strong>the</strong> rig using a<br />
feature, <strong>which</strong> <strong>is</strong> “far away”.<br />
Table. 1:<br />
D<strong>is</strong>tances between planned and actual<br />
bot<strong>to</strong>m hole depth based hole angle<br />
and hole length using <strong>the</strong> dollowing<br />
parameters:<br />
• Number of holes: 20<br />
• hole separation: 4m<br />
•<br />
Ad<strong>is</strong>tance <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> remote feature: 500m<br />
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Table 1 shows <strong>the</strong> d<strong>is</strong>tances between planned and actual<br />
bot<strong>to</strong>m hole point based on hole angle and hole length.<br />
Additional errors caused by deviating holes are not included.<br />
Additional problems occur, as soon as <strong>the</strong> holes show<br />
different azimuths, as shown in figure 3.<br />
Of course it <strong>is</strong> possible <strong>to</strong> determine actual hole positions<br />
by doing a post drill survey. It <strong>is</strong> also common practice <strong>to</strong><br />
survey <strong>the</strong> drilled holes with a hole probe and check for any<br />
d<strong>is</strong>crepancies between <strong>the</strong> blast design and <strong>the</strong> actually drilled<br />
holes. However: in case <strong>the</strong>re are any differences <strong>the</strong> blasting<br />
engineer will not be able <strong>to</strong> achieve optimum fragmentation<br />
of <strong>the</strong> blasted material, since hole separations and burdens<br />
differ from <strong>the</strong> perfect setup.<br />
Of course not only technical, but also organ<strong>is</strong>ational reasons<br />
are causing problems: In case a hole cannot be drilled at <strong>the</strong><br />
planned position, <strong>the</strong> drill rig opera<strong>to</strong>r has <strong>to</strong> choose a new<br />
position. It <strong>is</strong> manda<strong>to</strong>ry that th<strong>is</strong> information finds its way <strong>to</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> blasting engineer, so that he can change h<strong>is</strong> blast design<br />
correspondingly. It <strong>is</strong> also important, that <strong>the</strong> information has<br />
a quantitative measure (e.g. hole has been shifted 50cm <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
right and 30 cm back from <strong>the</strong> face). Especially if drilling and<br />
blasting <strong>is</strong> carried out by different parties (contrac<strong>to</strong>rs), th<strong>is</strong> <strong>is</strong><br />
even harder <strong>to</strong> achieve:<br />
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Fig. 3:<br />
Plan view of a blast<br />
design. Holes have<br />
different azimuths.<br />
Better blast with <strong>the</strong> latest technology<br />
Over <strong>the</strong> past years <strong>the</strong>re were both improvements in<br />
<strong>the</strong> survey technology (GPS/GNSS, LiDAR/laser) as well as<br />
in <strong>the</strong> au<strong>to</strong>mation of drill rigs.<br />
Already 6 years ago, AtlasCopco intruduced <strong>the</strong><br />
SmartRIG generation of drill rigs. These SmartRIGs can<br />
have GNSS receivers on board as well as several o<strong>the</strong>r<br />
sensors. In order <strong>to</strong> see <strong>the</strong> benefits of <strong>the</strong> combination of<br />
a GNSS equipped SmartRIG with face profiling systems,<br />
AtlasCopco MCT Germany, EPC Germany and geo-konzept<br />
GmbH set up a 4 month test project.<br />
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System description<br />
At <strong>the</strong> beginning <strong>the</strong> face <strong>is</strong> scanned with a 3D laser.<br />
After that <strong>the</strong> blasting engineer designs <strong>the</strong> blast using<br />
Quarry6. The blast design (hole coordinates, drill angle<br />
and azimuth…) <strong>is</strong> copied <strong>to</strong> a USB device and loaded <strong>to</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> drill rig. The drill rig itself carries two GNSS receivers<br />
and some additional sensors. Since <strong>the</strong> hole coordinates<br />
are in a global coordinate system (e.g. UTM) <strong>the</strong> blasting<br />
engineer does not have <strong>to</strong> mark <strong>the</strong> hole positions manually,<br />
<strong>the</strong> SmartRIG <strong>is</strong> guiding <strong>the</strong> rig opera<strong>to</strong>r <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> planned<br />
positions. After selecting a hole, <strong>the</strong> rig <strong>is</strong> au<strong>to</strong>matically<br />
setting up <strong>the</strong> boom and feeder with <strong>the</strong> correct angles, so<br />
that drill angle and drill azimuth fit <strong>the</strong> planned parameters<br />
and <strong>the</strong> rig opera<strong>to</strong>r can start drilling. While drilling, <strong>the</strong><br />
rig <strong>is</strong> s<strong>to</strong>ring information like <strong>the</strong> hole start coordinates<br />
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as well as <strong>the</strong> bot<strong>to</strong>m hole coordinated based on <strong>the</strong><br />
measured drill length, inclination and orientation of <strong>the</strong><br />
boom. When <strong>the</strong> holes are drilled, <strong>the</strong> collected data can<br />
be imported in<strong>to</strong> Quarry 6 again. The planned holes will be<br />
replaced by <strong>the</strong> measured holes from <strong>the</strong> rig. In th<strong>is</strong> way<br />
<strong>the</strong> blasting engineer gets a detailed view of <strong>the</strong> drilled<br />
holes (hole positions, hole length, orientation…) except for<br />
<strong>the</strong> deviation of <strong>the</strong> holes, <strong>which</strong> still has <strong>to</strong> be measured<br />
by using a hole probe.<br />
Example: Excavation of a new bench. The hole system<br />
has been tested in several blasts. One of <strong>the</strong>se blasts<br />
should be presented in more detail: A new bench should<br />
be created in a granite quarry. Figure 4 shows <strong>the</strong> planned<br />
holes in a 3D view. As a f<strong>is</strong>t step 154 holes with a <strong>to</strong>tal<br />
length of 890m are planned.<br />
The drilling bench itself <strong>is</strong> not very flat and <strong>is</strong> inclined in<br />
two axes. The first and last hole of a row have a different<br />
orientation than <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r holes in order <strong>to</strong> get a good<br />
inclination for <strong>the</strong> new face. It was planned <strong>to</strong> achieve a<br />
10% inclination for <strong>the</strong> new ramp. In combination with <strong>the</strong><br />
huge number of holes and a changing drill pattern, it was<br />
obvious that th<strong>is</strong> blast would be a good performance test<br />
for <strong>the</strong> system.<br />
Fig. 4:<br />
3D view of <strong>the</strong> planned blast.<br />
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Moreover it was not a perfect place for <strong>the</strong> reception<br />
of GPS signals, because <strong>the</strong> place was obstructed from<br />
<strong>the</strong> south. As a consequence <strong>the</strong>re were GPS outages in<br />
<strong>the</strong> morning and in <strong>the</strong> evening for about 30 minutes. The<br />
problem could be overcome by adding GLONASS capability<br />
<strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> receivers.<br />
Procedure<br />
A cross check of <strong>the</strong> hole coordinates from <strong>the</strong> rig and<br />
a post drill survey showed a correlation of better than 3cm<br />
(3D).<br />
All parties agreed that <strong>the</strong> system saved a lot of time,<br />
because <strong>the</strong> hole positions didn’t had <strong>to</strong> be marked<br />
manually. Not only <strong>the</strong> drill rig opera<strong>to</strong>r noticed, that it<br />
also saved a lot of time, that <strong>the</strong> rig set up <strong>the</strong> feeder in<br />
<strong>the</strong> correct way au<strong>to</strong>matically corresponding <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> blast<br />
design. Especially <strong>the</strong> first and <strong>the</strong> last hole of a row could<br />
be drilled quickly and very prec<strong>is</strong>ely.<br />
The only additional work for th<strong>is</strong> workflow <strong>is</strong> setting up<br />
<strong>the</strong> GNSS base station every morning, <strong>which</strong> takes about<br />
5-10 minutes. Future tests will show whe<strong>the</strong>r <strong>the</strong> base<br />
station could be replaced by correction data from a GNSS<br />
VRS network.<br />
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As all information from <strong>the</strong> rig was saved, it was also<br />
possible <strong>to</strong> update <strong>the</strong> blast design in <strong>the</strong> software. The<br />
files were sent via internet, so even <strong>the</strong> blasting engineer<br />
saved time because he received all necessary information<br />
by email without having <strong>to</strong> drive <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> quarry.<br />
Additional benefits<br />
Additional benefits of <strong>the</strong> integration of GNSS are <strong>the</strong><br />
documentation of <strong>the</strong> blast itself and even every single<br />
hole location. Therefore it <strong>is</strong> very easy <strong>to</strong> get answers<br />
<strong>to</strong> questions like “What’s <strong>the</strong> d<strong>is</strong>tance <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> vibration<br />
moni<strong>to</strong>rs? What’s <strong>the</strong> d<strong>is</strong>tance <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> nearest buildings?”.<br />
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Of course it also makes it easy <strong>to</strong> continuously update<br />
mine maps. Last but not least saving data th<strong>is</strong> way offers<br />
prec<strong>is</strong>e accounting for quarries.<br />
Result<br />
The blast was very successful. Blasted material showed<br />
good fragmentation and <strong>the</strong> ramp had exactly <strong>the</strong> planned<br />
inclination and <strong>is</strong> very even.<br />
geo-konzept GmbH<br />
Gut Wittenfeld<br />
85111 Adelsberg | Germany<br />
Tel.: +49 (0)8424 - 8989 0<br />
Fax:+49 (0)8424 - 8989 80<br />
eMail: geo@geo-konzept.de<br />
Internet: www.geo-konzept.de<br />
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT:<br />
Press-contact<br />
Dipl. Journ. Sascha Matters<strong>to</strong>ck<br />
Tel.: +49 (0)8424 - 8989 77<br />
Fax: +49 (0)8424 - 8989 80<br />
eMail: smatters<strong>to</strong>ck@geo-konzept.de<br />
Internet: www.geo-konzept.de<br />
Pho<strong>to</strong>:<br />
SmartRig with GPS<br />
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bel l eq u i pM e n t<br />
BELL EqUIPMENT LEADS THE<br />
“GREEN REVOLUTION” FOR OFF-HIGHWAY MACHINES<br />
Along with its current range of Articulated Dump Trucks (ADTs), Bell Equipment will showcase its<br />
solution <strong>to</strong> <strong>upcoming</strong> European Off-Highway Stage 3b em<strong>is</strong>sions leg<strong>is</strong>lation at Bauma 2010.<br />
Bell will util<strong>is</strong>e SCR technology (Selective Catalytic<br />
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Bell will continue <strong>to</strong> use Mercedes Benz 500 and 900<br />
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To minim<strong>is</strong>e <strong>the</strong> impact <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> cus<strong>to</strong>mer <strong>the</strong><br />
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• Up <strong>to</strong> 5% better fuel consumption, means<br />
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The SCR technology <strong>is</strong> reliable and offers many inherent advantages in Off-highway practice.<br />
SCR vs. EGR (Compar<strong>is</strong>on with EGR)<br />
Many o<strong>the</strong>r manufacturers util<strong>is</strong>e EGR technology<br />
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<strong>the</strong> NOx levels; PM <strong>is</strong> reduced by a diesel particulate filter<br />
(DPF).<br />
EGR technology has <strong>the</strong> following d<strong>is</strong>advantages:<br />
• EGR increases heat rejection <strong>which</strong> results in a lot of<br />
wasted energy;<br />
• Catalytic converter requires energy (heat) for<br />
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• EGR engines need low ash lube oils;<br />
• EGR engines need low or ultra low sulfur fuel;<br />
• A DPF requires periodic maintenance.<br />
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Hy u n d a i Heavy ind<strong>is</strong>tries eu ro p e n.v.<br />
Issue 01 | 2010<br />
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THE EUROPEAN<br />
LAUNCH OF HYUNDAI’S<br />
9 SERIES EXCAVATOR RANGE AT BAUMA 2010<br />
A comprehensive range with advanced features and Hyundai’s opera<strong>to</strong>r-focused values!<br />
Hyundai’s long-anticipated 9 Series Excava<strong>to</strong>rs at Bauma in April 2010 will be <strong>the</strong> culmination<br />
of a long and detailed period of product planning, design, development and testing:<br />
The launch of <strong>the</strong> full range, from 1.6 <strong>to</strong> 50t, of Hyundai’s<br />
long-anticipated 9 Series Excava<strong>to</strong>rs at Bauma in April<br />
2010 will be <strong>the</strong> culmination of a long and detailed period<br />
of product planning, design, development and testing for<br />
what Hyundai believes will set a new standard in opera<strong>to</strong>r<br />
sat<strong>is</strong>faction.<br />
In addition <strong>to</strong> several pre-launch activities, including some<br />
pro<strong>to</strong>type and pre-production previews at international<br />
shows and events over <strong>the</strong> past 12 months, Hyundai<br />
has also introduced a selective feedback programme in<br />
Europe, beginning in January 2010, enabling opera<strong>to</strong>rs <strong>to</strong><br />
get hands-on experience and <strong>to</strong> provide valuable feedback<br />
<strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> company.<br />
The focus of attention at Hyundai’s Research and<br />
Development department in Ulsan, Korea, over <strong>the</strong> full<br />
design and development proces, has been centered on <strong>the</strong><br />
machine opera<strong>to</strong>r. Every working component and system<br />
has been thoroughly analysed and assessed in <strong>the</strong> light of<br />
its impact on both <strong>the</strong> mechanical and functional quality of<br />
<strong>the</strong> machine with regards <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> comfort and convenience<br />
of <strong>the</strong> opera<strong>to</strong>r, as well as durability and reliability.<br />
The guiding principle behind th<strong>is</strong> approach has been<br />
not just <strong>to</strong> perpetuate Hyundai’s legendary reliability, but <strong>to</strong><br />
create an environment in <strong>which</strong> <strong>the</strong> opera<strong>to</strong>r feels happy<br />
and gains both pleasure and sat<strong>is</strong>faction from working<br />
in an opera<strong>to</strong>r-rewarding environment. <strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong> aspect of<br />
opera<strong>to</strong>r productivity, as well as <strong>the</strong> wide range of followon<br />
benefits of all-round improved efficiency and costeffectiveness,<br />
will appeal equally <strong>to</strong> machine owners.<br />
Core Product Values<br />
The three core opera<strong>to</strong>r-focused product values <strong>which</strong><br />
Hyundai believes can help opera<strong>to</strong>rs <strong>to</strong> take pleasure in<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir work are: opera<strong>to</strong>r preference, fast prec<strong>is</strong>ion and<br />
lasting performance. And a fourth core value, intended<br />
specifically for <strong>the</strong> owners of 9 Series excava<strong>to</strong>rs, <strong>is</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
concept of <strong>the</strong> machine as a reliable and productive ‘profit<br />
centre’.<br />
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<strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong> whole new breed of excava<strong>to</strong>rs enables<br />
opera<strong>to</strong>rs <strong>to</strong> adjust and set machine performance<br />
and comfort levels <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir own personal needs and<br />
preferences. The preference nerve centre <strong>is</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
dashboard cluster, complete with a multi-function,<br />
13cm (5 inch) colour LCD screen and <strong>to</strong>ggle-switch. It<br />
provides instant access <strong>to</strong> a wide choice of functions<br />
and checks: a selection of power modes, work modes,<br />
maintenance checks, instant diagnostics and much<br />
more. Comfort level selection <strong>is</strong> given high priority,<br />
with opera<strong>to</strong>rs now able <strong>to</strong> choose a fully adjustable<br />
air-suspension seat, and <strong>to</strong> set <strong>the</strong> arm-rests and<br />
joysticks <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> preferred position and height. All -9<br />
Series opera<strong>to</strong>rs will benefit from having full control<br />
over <strong>the</strong> cabin temperature with <strong>the</strong> standard, high<br />
capacity air conditioning system, and also have a builtin<br />
radio/MP3/CD player at <strong>the</strong>ir d<strong>is</strong>posal, with remote<br />
control, <strong>to</strong> create <strong>the</strong> ideal working atmosphere.<br />
Fast prec<strong>is</strong>ion <strong>is</strong> <strong>the</strong> product of efficient power<br />
delivery and <strong>the</strong> finesse of <strong>the</strong> hydraulic system<br />
controlling that power. <strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong> <strong>is</strong> an area in <strong>which</strong> Hyundai<br />
has come up with a unique and innovative solution:<br />
<strong>the</strong> ‘Posi-Nega’ hydraulic system <strong>which</strong> <strong>is</strong> installed on<br />
midsized 9 Series excava<strong>to</strong>rs. <strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong> uncomplicated, and<br />
<strong>the</strong>refore reliable system, combines <strong>the</strong> controllability<br />
benefits of a soph<strong>is</strong>ticated ‘positive’ system, with<br />
<strong>the</strong> servicing benefits of a technically less complex<br />
‘negative’ system. The positive part controls boom<br />
and arm movements, with optimum power and speed,<br />
whereas <strong>the</strong> negative part feeds bucket, swing<br />
and travel functions when required. The variablevolume<br />
axial p<strong>is</strong><strong>to</strong>n pump arrangement, with solenoid<br />
controlled valve block, provides extra sensitive control.<br />
In addition, <strong>the</strong> arm-in flow regeneration eliminates<br />
cavitation and permits smooth arm movements. Even<br />
<strong>the</strong> hydraulic track drives benefit from shock-proof<br />
s<strong>to</strong>p-start functions for smoo<strong>the</strong>r ride and positioning.<br />
But for Hyundai, <strong>the</strong>re <strong>is</strong> more <strong>to</strong> prec<strong>is</strong>ion than just<br />
excellent hydraulic response. The opera<strong>to</strong>r’s view on<br />
<strong>the</strong> worksite has been fur<strong>the</strong>r improved by using a<br />
new, narrower tube section for <strong>the</strong> cab structure, with<br />
low-cut and larger windows. Fur<strong>the</strong>rmore, <strong>the</strong> -9 Series<br />
cabin allows <strong>the</strong> opera<strong>to</strong>r <strong>to</strong> concentrate fully on <strong>the</strong><br />
job at hand, in a ‘stress less’ environment, thanks <strong>to</strong><br />
special low no<strong>is</strong>e upholstery and low vibration cabin<br />
mounting.<br />
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The dashboard cluster with LCD screen <strong>is</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
preference nerve center of <strong>the</strong> 9 Series excava<strong>to</strong>r.<br />
The 9 Series excava<strong>to</strong>r cabin, a clean,<br />
comfortable, ‘stress less’ work environment.<br />
A clear and wide view on <strong>the</strong> jobsite<br />
<strong>is</strong> a key element for working prec<strong>is</strong>ely.<br />
Easy access, long service intervals<br />
and fuel efficiency contribute <strong>to</strong> profit.<br />
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The third key element in defining opera<strong>to</strong>r pleasure <strong>is</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> machine’s overall performance, <strong>which</strong> <strong>is</strong> dependent on<br />
<strong>the</strong> available power and on applying that power effectively.<br />
Heavy-line -9 Series excava<strong>to</strong>rs use <strong>the</strong> latest, well-proven<br />
Cummins QSB six-cylinder diesel engines, <strong>which</strong> meet<br />
Stage IIIA em<strong>is</strong>sion requirements and <strong>which</strong>, <strong>to</strong>ge<strong>the</strong>r with<br />
a re-designed and updated CAPO (computer aided power<br />
optimization) system, provide optimal power allocation.<br />
The best example of th<strong>is</strong> <strong>is</strong> au<strong>to</strong> boom-swing priority, a<br />
smart function that au<strong>to</strong>matically and continuously finds<br />
<strong>the</strong> ideal hydraulic flow balance for <strong>the</strong> boom and swing<br />
motions of <strong>the</strong> machine, in real time.<br />
Profitability <strong>is</strong> almost a natural follow-on, if <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r three<br />
parameters are right. Hyundai machines have always been<br />
noted for <strong>the</strong>ir reliability, ensuring high earning power and<br />
good resale value. <strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong> reputation <strong>is</strong> fur<strong>the</strong>r enhanced by<br />
applying a number of fuel efficient systems and functions,<br />
like one-<strong>to</strong>uch and au<strong>to</strong>-deceleration and a fan clutch<br />
system that increases <strong>the</strong> engine cooling fan speed only<br />
when necessary, greatly reducing energy loss and thus<br />
saving fuel. O<strong>the</strong>r fac<strong>to</strong>rs <strong>which</strong> have a bearing on both<br />
reliability and maintenance costs include <strong>the</strong> use of high<br />
quality components, extended maintenance intervals with<br />
centralized lubrication points, long-life filters, lubrication<br />
and wear-parts.<br />
To help owners safeguard and moni<strong>to</strong>r <strong>the</strong>ir investment,<br />
Hyundai <strong>is</strong> introducing its GPS technology based remote<br />
management system: ‘Hi-Mate’. The system facilitates<br />
machine tracking, tracing and moni<strong>to</strong>ring anytime and<br />
anywhere, thus providing owners with a time saving<br />
advantage. With Hi-Mate it <strong>is</strong> now possible <strong>to</strong> remotely<br />
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diagnose equipment, check operating hours as well as<br />
fuel level, and pinpoint <strong>the</strong> exact position of <strong>the</strong> owners’<br />
Hyundai fleet.<br />
V<strong>is</strong>ion<br />
Announcing th<strong>is</strong> major new product initiative, Mr. J.W.<br />
Hwang, Managing Direc<strong>to</strong>r of Hyundai Heavy Industries<br />
Europe says, “With th<strong>is</strong> project for opera<strong>to</strong>r friendly<br />
equipment, we underline our company v<strong>is</strong>ion for building<br />
a better future. A v<strong>is</strong>ion that <strong>to</strong>day has more value than<br />
ever before. At Hyundai, we have taken <strong>the</strong> long view, and<br />
invested in technology <strong>which</strong> will see our machines take<br />
a major step forward. We believe that <strong>the</strong> adoption of <strong>the</strong><br />
four strong core principles in our design philosophy will<br />
show through in <strong>the</strong> products and establ<strong>is</strong>h a benchmark<br />
<strong>which</strong> o<strong>the</strong>rs will want <strong>to</strong> emulate.”<br />
“To fully appreciate <strong>the</strong> value of <strong>the</strong> whole -9 Series<br />
package,” adds Michel de Weert, European Marketing<br />
Manager, “you need <strong>to</strong> see it in <strong>the</strong> flesh, and in action,<br />
<strong>to</strong> understand just how much opera<strong>to</strong>rs will love <strong>the</strong>se<br />
machines. We are expecting th<strong>is</strong> range <strong>to</strong> set a new<br />
standard in opera<strong>to</strong>r appeal, and become <strong>the</strong> preferred<br />
choice for <strong>the</strong> d<strong>is</strong>cerning owner”. “It will all be on show <strong>to</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> world at Bauma – and with more besides.”<br />
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT:<br />
Hyundai Heavy Industries Europe N.V.<br />
I.Z. Geel-Wets zone 3<br />
Vossendaal 11<br />
2440 Geel | Belgium<br />
Tel.: +32 14 56 22 00<br />
Fax: +32 14 59 34 06<br />
Internet: www.hyundai.eu<br />
Michel de Weert<br />
(Marketing Manager)<br />
eMail: michel.deweert@hyundai.eu<br />
Liesbeth Boels<br />
(Marketing / Communication Special<strong>is</strong>t)<br />
eMail: liesbeth.boels@hyundai.eu<br />
R210LC-9 will be one<br />
of <strong>the</strong> machines with <strong>the</strong><br />
clever posi-nega hydraulic<br />
system installed.<br />
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New Rotary Drilling Rig Bauer BG 50 - a new<br />
dimension.<br />
Issue 01 | 2010<br />
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bauer MascHinen GM bH<br />
NEW AT THE BAUMA 2010 – NEW ROTARY<br />
DRILLING RIG BAUER BG 50<br />
When <strong>the</strong> new Bauer BG 50 rotary drilling rig <strong>is</strong> exhibited at Bauma 2010, BAUER Maschinen<br />
GmbH of Schrobenhausen will showcase <strong>the</strong> most powerful rig of <strong>the</strong> BG series produced <strong>to</strong> date.<br />
The development of th<strong>is</strong> new flagship has evolved from a suggestion made by one of our American<br />
cus<strong>to</strong>mers.<br />
The machine, <strong>which</strong> has an operating weight of 240 <strong>to</strong>nnes, has an engine output of 706 kW. The<br />
mast of <strong>the</strong> new Bauer BG 50 can be extended <strong>to</strong> an overall height of up <strong>to</strong> 35 m.<br />
The rig <strong>is</strong> designed for drilling depths of up <strong>to</strong> 100 metres and borehole diameters up <strong>to</strong> 4.50 metres.<br />
These dimensions require a winch with a 60 <strong>to</strong>nne single line pull capacity. The machine will be<br />
show-cased at Bauma 2010 with a 3 metres diameter drilling bucket.<br />
The Bauer BG 50 and <strong>the</strong> special foundation crane MC 128 are both mounted on <strong>the</strong> same type of<br />
Bauer undercarriage.<br />
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT:<br />
KLEMM Bohrtechnik GmbH<br />
Wintersohler Str. 5<br />
57489 Drolshagen | Germany<br />
Tel.: +49 (0)27 61 - 705 0<br />
Fax: +49 (0)27 61 - 705 50<br />
eMail: klemm-bt@klemm-mail.de<br />
KleMM bo H r t e c H n iK GM bH<br />
BAUER Maschinen GmbH<br />
Bauer - Str. 1<br />
86529 Schrobenhausen | Germany<br />
Tel.: +49 (0)82 52 - 97 0<br />
Fax: +49 (0)82 52 - 13 59<br />
eMail: info@bauer.com<br />
Internet: www.bauer.de<br />
NEWS FROM KLEMM!<br />
During Bauma 2010 KLEMM Bohrtechnik GmbH will exhibit - amongst o<strong>the</strong>r<br />
drill rigs - <strong>the</strong> newly de-signed anchor drill rig type KR 802-3S. <strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong> 10 <strong>to</strong>n class<br />
rig has an engine output of 95 kW. It can carry a newly designed drill mast<br />
with magazine for augers or bore anchors. Besides <strong>the</strong> magazine <strong>the</strong> newly<br />
developed kinematic <strong>is</strong> a highlight as <strong>the</strong> range of accessible drill points has<br />
been greatly increased.<br />
HAUSHERR System Bohrtechnik GmbH will show a compact 12 <strong>to</strong>n class<br />
quarry drill rig type HSB 500 with a newly designed cabin and compressor on<br />
oscillating tracks.<br />
During Bauma 2010 Bauer<br />
subsidiary KLEMM Bohrtechnik<br />
will exhibit four drill rigs.<br />
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Wi r t G e n GM bH<br />
WIRTGEN PRESENTS<br />
BIGGEST<br />
In<br />
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WORLD PREMIERE OF GIANT:<br />
NEWS & REPORTS<br />
AT BAUMA 2010<br />
1980, Wirtgen GmbH built <strong>the</strong> first surface miner for <strong>the</strong> mining of minerals in open-cast deposits. Today, Wirtgen<br />
<strong>is</strong> <strong>the</strong> market leader in th<strong>is</strong> segment, offering a technically mature product portfolio for opencast mining that has<br />
been tried and tested in operations around <strong>the</strong> globe. The latest machine in th<strong>is</strong> product div<strong>is</strong>ion <strong>is</strong> <strong>the</strong> large 4200 SM: <strong>the</strong><br />
mining giant will be presented <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> industry special<strong>is</strong>ts in Munich as a world premiere. With a <strong>to</strong>tal weight of over 200<br />
<strong>to</strong>nnes and a length of over 30 metres, <strong>the</strong> huge machine <strong>is</strong> <strong>the</strong> heaviest and longest exhibit of <strong>the</strong> entire Wirtgen Group<br />
exhibition stand.<br />
4200 SM: maximum performance in<br />
large-scale opencast mining<br />
At bauma, <strong>which</strong> <strong>is</strong> <strong>the</strong> leading trade fair in <strong>the</strong> industry,<br />
<strong>the</strong> 4200 SM will represent <strong>the</strong> successful surface mining<br />
div<strong>is</strong>ion of Wirtgen GmbH that compr<strong>is</strong>es three machines<br />
for opencast mining in different performance classes.<br />
Surface miners from Wirtgen offer cutting widths ranging<br />
from 2.20 m <strong>to</strong> 4.20 m and cutting depths of between 20<br />
cm and 83 cm. Wirtgen <strong>is</strong> <strong>the</strong> only manufacturer covering<br />
a scope of performance ranging from 100 <strong>to</strong>nnes <strong>to</strong> 3,000<br />
<strong>to</strong>nnes per hour. <strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong> high measure of productivity <strong>is</strong><br />
attributable <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> miners’ efficient cutting technology<br />
plus a wealth of experience gained in three decades of<br />
application technology.<br />
Productivity <strong>is</strong> clearly also <strong>the</strong> hallmark of <strong>the</strong> new 4200<br />
SM: <strong>the</strong> miner <strong>is</strong> a high-performance machine suitable for<br />
SURFACE MINER 4200 SM<br />
mine opera<strong>to</strong>rs and cus<strong>to</strong>mers in large-scale open-cast<br />
mining whose goal <strong>is</strong> <strong>to</strong> achieve an annual mining capacity<br />
in soft rock of up <strong>to</strong> 12 million <strong>to</strong>nnes while wanting <strong>to</strong> make<br />
full use of <strong>the</strong> benefits offered by Wirtgen’s selective mining<br />
technology that enables cutting, crushing and loading in a<br />
single working pass.<br />
The panorama cabin of <strong>the</strong> 4200 SM offers an excellent view for<br />
permanent moni<strong>to</strong>ring of <strong>the</strong> work processes from <strong>the</strong> opera<strong>to</strong>r’s<br />
platform. Being <strong>is</strong>olated from <strong>the</strong> vibrations and no<strong>is</strong>e em<strong>is</strong>sions of <strong>the</strong><br />
engine and cutting drum, <strong>the</strong> cabin offers a high degree of opera<strong>to</strong>r<br />
comfort when working in 24-hour shifts.<br />
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The 4200 SM <strong>is</strong> available in two different configurations<br />
for operations in ei<strong>the</strong>r hard or soft rock. For applications<br />
in soft rock with unconfined compressive strengths of up <strong>to</strong><br />
50 MPa, <strong>the</strong> 4200 SM <strong>is</strong> equipped with a 4.20 m wide cutting<br />
drum unit with larger cut-ting diameter, thus permitting a<br />
cutting depth of up <strong>to</strong> 83 cm. The largest Wirtgen miner can<br />
alternatively be equipped with a drum assembly offering<br />
a cutting width of 4.20 m and a cutting depth of 65 cm for<br />
applications in hard rock with unconfined compressive<br />
strengths ranging from 30 MPa <strong>to</strong> 80 MPa.<br />
The heavy-duty machine <strong>is</strong> equipped with a 16-cylinder<br />
diesel engine from Cummins, making it <strong>the</strong> ideal candidate<br />
for a wide range of applications as its power of 1,194 kW /<br />
1,623 PS offers tremendous reserve capacity. Generously<br />
dimensioned tanks offering capacities of 2,900 l for diesel<br />
and 10,000 l for water additionally increase <strong>the</strong> miner’s<br />
uptime.<br />
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4200 SM in <strong>the</strong> Cloudbreak Mine in Western Australia: <strong>the</strong> most<br />
powerful Wirtgen surface miner <strong>is</strong> operating in iron ore, achieving<br />
daily production rates of 12,000 <strong>to</strong>nnes per shift.<br />
A two-stage conveyor system with 1,800 mm wide<br />
primary and d<strong>is</strong>charge conveyors and optional d<strong>is</strong>charge<br />
conveyor lengths of 12,000 mm or 16,000 supports <strong>the</strong><br />
surface miner’s impressive cutting performance of up <strong>to</strong><br />
3,000 <strong>to</strong>nnes per hour. The conveyor’s large slewing angle<br />
of 180 degrees, flexible height adjustment and variable<br />
conveyor belt speed ensure smooth loading of large<br />
transport trucks even in restricted space conditions.<br />
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT:<br />
Wirtgen GmbH<br />
Claudia Fernus<br />
Reinhard-Wirtgen-Straße 2<br />
53578 Windhagen | Germany<br />
Tel.: +49 (0)26 45 - 13 17 44<br />
Fax: +49 (0)26 45 - 13 14 99<br />
eMail: claudia.fernus@wirtgen.de<br />
Internet: www.wirtgen.com<br />
With <strong>the</strong> surface mining product div<strong>is</strong>ion, Wirtgen offers successful mining<br />
technologies for opencast operations. At bauma 2010, <strong>the</strong> 4200 SM will be exhibited<br />
with a 16-m long d<strong>is</strong>charge conveyor and cutting drum assembly for hard rock.<br />
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KleeMann GM bH<br />
Issue 01 | 2010<br />
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World firsts with extra power:<br />
THE NEW GENERATION-<br />
KLEEMANN IMPACT CRUSHERS<br />
At <strong>the</strong> Bauma 2010 trade fair, Kleemann<br />
<strong>is</strong> exhibiting two completely newly<br />
developed, contrac<strong>to</strong>r-class mobile<br />
impact crushers<br />
The foremost goal during development was <strong>to</strong> ensure<br />
maximum power while simultaneously providing <strong>the</strong><br />
highest economy and availability.<br />
The secret of success:<br />
improving <strong>the</strong> flow of material through <strong>the</strong> entire<br />
machine. „To attain genuinely better performance, we were<br />
not sat<strong>is</strong>fied with just addressing individual components.<br />
The key <strong>to</strong> a real increase in performance <strong>is</strong> <strong>the</strong> redesign<br />
of <strong>the</strong> flow of material – encompassing all components,“<br />
says Thomas Kühnle, Head of Technology at Kleemann.<br />
Material flow concept <strong>is</strong> key <strong>to</strong> highest<br />
performance values<br />
The new material flow concept cons<strong>is</strong>tently prevents<br />
narrowing of <strong>the</strong> material stream, and <strong>the</strong> system widths<br />
of <strong>the</strong> conveyor elements „open“ in <strong>the</strong> material flow<br />
direction. <strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong> allows performance values <strong>to</strong> be attained<br />
that are unmatched in <strong>the</strong>se size classes. For <strong>the</strong> smaller<br />
of <strong>the</strong> two machines, <strong>which</strong> has a crusher inlet opening of<br />
1100 mm, input capacities of over 350 t/h are measured. For<br />
<strong>the</strong> larger system, <strong>which</strong> has an inlet opening of 1300 mm,<br />
input capacities of 450 t/h and higher are attained.<br />
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT:<br />
Kleemann GmbH<br />
Mark Hezinger<br />
Manfred-Wörner-Str. 160<br />
73037 Göppingen | Germany<br />
Tel.: +49 (0)71 61 - 20 62 09<br />
Fax: +49 (0)71 61 - 20 61 00<br />
eMail: mark.hezinger@kleemann.info<br />
Internet: www.kleemann.info<br />
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Direct drive:<br />
Versatile and economical<br />
The outstandingly economical performance <strong>is</strong> made<br />
possible in part by <strong>the</strong> extremely efficient direct drive with<br />
<strong>which</strong> both machines are equipped. A latest-generation<br />
diesel engine transmits its power almost loss-free via<br />
a robust fluid coupling and <strong>the</strong> V-belts directly <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
flywheel of <strong>the</strong> crusher. <strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong> drive concept also enables<br />
enormous versatility, as <strong>the</strong> ro<strong>to</strong>r speed can be adjusted<br />
in four stages. For example, <strong>the</strong> machines are equally well<br />
suited <strong>to</strong> use in quarries and in recycling, where <strong>the</strong> input<br />
material <strong>is</strong> often highly inhomogenous, particularly for<br />
difficult processing of construction waste.<br />
Innovations in <strong>the</strong> individual components<br />
Of course, <strong>the</strong> most important new feature for <strong>the</strong><br />
individual components <strong>is</strong> <strong>the</strong> heart of <strong>the</strong> machines, <strong>the</strong><br />
completely newly developed impact crushers of <strong>the</strong><br />
SHB series. They feature many convincing new detailed<br />
solutions that are unmatched: from <strong>the</strong> hydraulically<br />
actuated crusher inlet in extremely robust heavy-duty cast<br />
design <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> optim<strong>is</strong>ed, steeper inlet angle <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> new<br />
blow bar fastening system – <strong>the</strong>se all have a positive effect<br />
on availability. In addition, <strong>the</strong>y have an innovative fully<br />
hydraulic crushing gap adjustment that can be operated<br />
easily and in mere seconds from <strong>the</strong> operating panel. The<br />
crushing gap adjustment, zero gap measurement and<br />
overload protection functions are cleverly integrated in<strong>to</strong><br />
one compact unit.<br />
The crusher bypass was also given a complete overhaul.<br />
An optim<strong>is</strong>ed flow of material ensures that <strong>the</strong> input<br />
material, <strong>which</strong> <strong>is</strong> screened off by <strong>the</strong> extremely effective<br />
double-deck pre-screening unit and cleaned, <strong>is</strong> continually<br />
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moved past <strong>the</strong> crusher, even at high screening output.<br />
One critical effect of <strong>the</strong> restriction-free material flow <strong>is</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> considerably reduced wear, particularly in <strong>the</strong> areas of<br />
<strong>the</strong> crusher outlet, crusher bypass and d<strong>is</strong>charge chute.<br />
However, <strong>the</strong> crusher <strong>is</strong> not <strong>the</strong> only new feature.<br />
For example, <strong>the</strong>re <strong>is</strong> a newly designed feeding hopper<br />
<strong>which</strong>, supported by a load-dependent control, enables<br />
continuous loading. Critical advances have also been<br />
made in <strong>the</strong> shape and drive of <strong>the</strong> d<strong>is</strong>charge chute. Only<br />
its added d<strong>is</strong>charge capacity makes it possible <strong>to</strong> manage<br />
<strong>the</strong> higher volumes of material in <strong>the</strong> critical outlet area of<br />
<strong>the</strong> crusher.<br />
Ano<strong>the</strong>r extremely important feature for capacity and<br />
quality <strong>is</strong> <strong>the</strong> new classifying screening unit, <strong>which</strong> has<br />
been enlarged by 45% and <strong>which</strong> enables a closed circuit<br />
and thus <strong>the</strong> production of a defined final grain. Even for<br />
sieving grains up <strong>to</strong> 35 mm, <strong>the</strong> machine can make use<br />
of its full capacity without reducing <strong>the</strong> input volume. A<br />
swivelling return conveyor enables optional d<strong>is</strong>charge of<br />
oversized particles <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> waste rock pile.<br />
Fast changeover times, high availability<br />
In addition, <strong>the</strong> development process placed special<br />
emphas<strong>is</strong> on high availability and fast changeover times.<br />
Thus <strong>the</strong> hopper walls of <strong>the</strong> input unit are now not only<br />
lifted hydraulically, but also locked au<strong>to</strong>matically by a new<br />
bolt system – without <strong>the</strong> need for any additional manual<br />
intervention.<br />
The bot<strong>to</strong>m line: with <strong>the</strong>se two machines, Kleemann<br />
<strong>is</strong> starting a new chapter in terms of both capacity and<br />
economy.<br />
In a class by itself in terms of capacity and availability: <strong>the</strong> new generation of mobile Kleemann impact crushers.<br />
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li e b H e r r-We r K bi s cH o f s H o f e n GM bH<br />
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LIEBHERR-WHEEL LOADER L 586 2PLUS2<br />
NEW BLOCK HANDLING VERSION!<br />
wheel loader L 586 2plus2<br />
Liebherr’s largest wheel loader with hydrostatic<br />
transm<strong>is</strong>sion, <strong>the</strong> L 586 2plus2, was introduced at <strong>the</strong><br />
2007 ‘Bauma’ and has already given excellent results in<br />
a variety of applications all over <strong>the</strong> world. At <strong>the</strong> 2010<br />
‘Bauma’ Liebherr <strong>is</strong> exhibiting a block handling equipment<br />
package for th<strong>is</strong> model, intended specifically for <strong>the</strong><br />
handling and transport of large s<strong>to</strong>ne blocks. <strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong> newly<br />
developed version of <strong>the</strong> L 586 2plus2 <strong>is</strong> for example<br />
ideally equipped for <strong>the</strong> loading and transport of heavy<br />
granite or marble blocks.<br />
When blocks of s<strong>to</strong>ne intended for fur<strong>the</strong>r processing<br />
are extracted, it <strong>is</strong> preferable for <strong>the</strong>m <strong>to</strong> be as large as<br />
possible. The maximum weight that <strong>the</strong> L 586 2plus2 can<br />
carry <strong>is</strong> influenced by operating conditions, but depending<br />
on lifting height and <strong>the</strong> s<strong>to</strong>ne block’s centre of gravity, it<br />
<strong>is</strong> possible <strong>to</strong> handle blocks weighing at least 24 metric<br />
<strong>to</strong>ns.<br />
The Liebherr block handling package cons<strong>is</strong>ts of various<br />
purpose-designed equipment options, including various<br />
s<strong>to</strong>ne fork patterns, shovels and a special tearout <strong>to</strong>oth.<br />
<strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong> extensive range of equipment enables <strong>the</strong> wheel<br />
loader <strong>to</strong> be closely matched <strong>to</strong> a variety of operating<br />
conditions and loading tasks. For maximum flexibility, <strong>the</strong><br />
block handling package includes a quick-change device<br />
for <strong>the</strong> working attachments.<br />
The new block handling equipment package means<br />
that companies operating in th<strong>is</strong> specific area can now<br />
benefit from <strong>the</strong> quality and <strong>the</strong> many system-related<br />
advantages of Liebherr’s wheel loaders with hydrostatic<br />
transm<strong>is</strong>sion. These advantages include fuel consumption<br />
that <strong>is</strong> as much as 25 % lower than wheel loaders with<br />
conventional transm<strong>is</strong>sion, an effectively wear-free<br />
service brake, minimum tyre wear and safe, convenient<br />
single-lever control.<br />
Since steep gradients are encountered in s<strong>to</strong>ne<br />
quarries, <strong>the</strong> braking effect of <strong>the</strong> hydrostatic transm<strong>is</strong>sion<br />
with its au<strong>to</strong>matic self-locking action makes a major<br />
contribution <strong>to</strong> safety, and also avoids overheating of <strong>the</strong><br />
brake system and axles.<br />
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT:<br />
Liebherr-Werk B<strong>is</strong>chofshofen GmbH<br />
Sabrina Schiefer<br />
Dr.-Hans-Liebherr-Str. 4<br />
5500 B<strong>is</strong>chofshofen | Austria<br />
Tel.: +43 (0)50 80 9 - 11 741<br />
Fax: +43 (0)50 80 9 - 17 741<br />
eMail: Sabrina.Schiefer@Liebherr.com<br />
Internet: www.Liebherr.com<br />
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Issue 01 | 2010<br />
NEWS & REPORTS<br />
NEW LIEBHERR -<br />
LB 16 LARGE ROTARY DRILLING RIG<br />
COMPLETES LOWER END OF RANGE<br />
LB 16 large rotary drilling rig<br />
At <strong>the</strong> 2010 ‘Bauma’ Liebherr <strong>is</strong> introducing <strong>the</strong> LB 16 large<br />
rotary drilling rig, an additional model that rounds off its LB<br />
series. <strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong> series entered production only three years ago,<br />
and <strong>is</strong> now available in five sizes with <strong>to</strong>rque ratings between<br />
16 and 36 mT.<br />
The LB series <strong>is</strong> an ideal adjunct <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> ex<strong>is</strong>ting Liebherr<br />
LRB range of combined piling and drilling rigs. The LB concept<br />
<strong>is</strong> derived from Liebherr’s many years of experience in deep<br />
foundation applications, and takes in<strong>to</strong> account <strong>the</strong> <strong>to</strong>ughest<br />
demands now placed on modern rotary drilling rigs. All LB<br />
models are special-purpose machines for demanding drilling<br />
tasks. They are suitable for a wide range of applications<br />
including Kelly, continuous flight auger or double rotary<br />
drilling, and for use with soil mixing equipment.<br />
Exceptional performance and equipment<br />
features<br />
The new LB 16 rotary drilling rig has compact dimensions<br />
and <strong>is</strong> <strong>the</strong>refore also ideal for use where space <strong>is</strong> limited. Its<br />
minimum gateway and transport width <strong>is</strong> only 2.5 metres. It<br />
has a rated <strong>to</strong>rque of 16 mT and <strong>is</strong> intended for a maximum<br />
drilling diameter of 1.5 m and drilling depths down <strong>to</strong> 34.5 m.<br />
For cased holes, a casing oscilla<strong>to</strong>r for diameters up <strong>to</strong> 1.2 m<br />
can be operated.<br />
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT:<br />
Liebherr-Werk Nenzing GmbH<br />
Wolfgang Pf<strong>is</strong>ter<br />
Dr.-Hans-Liebherr-Strasse 1<br />
6710 Nenzing/Vorarlberg | Austria<br />
Tel.: +43 (0)50 80 9 - 41 444<br />
Fax: +43 (0)50 80 9 - 41 500<br />
eMail: Wolfgang.Pf<strong>is</strong>ter@Liebherr.com<br />
Internet: www.Liebherr.com<br />
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A notable technical advantage of <strong>the</strong> LB 16 <strong>is</strong> <strong>the</strong> rope<br />
crowd system, with a retraction force of 20 t. It offers <strong>the</strong><br />
user maximum performance and reliability even under <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>to</strong>ughest soil and operating conditions.<br />
Unique technical features of <strong>the</strong> LB 16 are its robust<br />
leader design and exceptionally load-res<strong>is</strong>tant kinematic<br />
layout with generous system width. They give th<strong>is</strong> large<br />
drilling rig significantly higher stability and strength than<br />
o<strong>the</strong>r machines of similar size. Design and construction<br />
of <strong>the</strong> LB 16 prepare it for <strong>the</strong> most severe demands ever<br />
encountered in practice. For <strong>the</strong> user, th<strong>is</strong> not only means<br />
greater performance potential but also reduced wear,<br />
so that <strong>the</strong> operating life of <strong>the</strong> machine <strong>is</strong> au<strong>to</strong>matically<br />
prolonged.<br />
Versatility for increased efficiency,<br />
low-cost transport<br />
The compact dimensions of th<strong>is</strong> smallest member of<br />
<strong>the</strong> LB series of machines make it possible for <strong>the</strong> basic<br />
machine and <strong>the</strong> leader <strong>to</strong> be carried as a single unit. The<br />
overall length for transport purposes <strong>is</strong> only 15.5 metres<br />
and <strong>the</strong> width 2.5 m. A folding leader-base option fur<strong>the</strong>r<br />
reduces transport length <strong>to</strong> only 13.5 m. <strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong> speeds up<br />
and simplifies machine repositioning and makes work on<br />
<strong>the</strong> construction site more flexible.<br />
The LB 16 can also be carried with <strong>the</strong> rotary in position,<br />
without exceeding <strong>the</strong> transport width of 2.5 m; <strong>the</strong> weight<br />
<strong>is</strong> <strong>the</strong>n in <strong>the</strong> region of 47.5 t.<br />
If working height <strong>is</strong> limited, <strong>the</strong> LB 16 can be converted<br />
<strong>to</strong> operate with a shorter leader. Overall height <strong>is</strong> <strong>the</strong>n 12.5<br />
m. With a 3-fold Kelly bar in use, <strong>the</strong> machine can reach<br />
drilling depths of as much as 16.5 m.<br />
Like all Liebherr piling and drilling rigs, <strong>the</strong> new LB 16<br />
<strong>is</strong> equipped with <strong>the</strong> well-proven Litronic control system.<br />
Based on <strong>the</strong> latest CANBUS generation, th<strong>is</strong> control<br />
system compr<strong>is</strong>es not only programmes for <strong>the</strong> various<br />
drilling methods but also servicing and troubleshooting<br />
information in a clearly laid-out form. A remote maintenance<br />
modem and a process data recorder <strong>to</strong> document <strong>the</strong> work<br />
carried out are available as plug-in modules.<br />
Issue 01 | 2010<br />
NEWS & REPORTS<br />
Weight Operating weight* 53,5 t<br />
Rotary Max. <strong>to</strong>rque 160 kNm<br />
Kelly winch Line pull 160 kN<br />
Rope crowd<br />
system<br />
Kelly operation<br />
Crowd force 200 kN<br />
Slide travel 12 m<br />
Max. drilling diameter** 1599 mm<br />
Max. drilling depth 28,5 m<br />
In-line 4 cylinder diesel engine Liebherr<br />
Engine<br />
D 934 A7 180 kW (241 hp) at 2000 rpm<br />
*) Weights can vary depending on <strong>the</strong> final configuration<br />
of <strong>the</strong> machine.<br />
**) O<strong>the</strong>r drilling diameter available on request.<br />
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MB S.p.A., <strong>the</strong> und<strong>is</strong>puted world leader in <strong>the</strong> production<br />
and sale of crusher buckets, views th<strong>is</strong> new project as a<br />
positive turning point for India, <strong>which</strong> will progress from<br />
both a commercial and economic standpoint, all in full<br />
respect for <strong>the</strong> environment, an <strong><strong>is</strong>sue</strong> that has <strong>to</strong>p priority in<br />
<strong>the</strong> philosophy of <strong>the</strong> Breganze-based company (currently<br />
in <strong>the</strong> process of obtaining <strong>the</strong> ISO 14001 certification). It <strong>is</strong><br />
no accident that its buckets work using <strong>the</strong> hydraulic system<br />
of <strong>the</strong> excava<strong>to</strong>r <strong>the</strong>y are fitted up, and, unlike traditional<br />
crushers, offer significantly reduced transportation and<br />
waste d<strong>is</strong>posal costs, thus allowing inert materials <strong>to</strong> be<br />
recycled.<br />
In order <strong>to</strong> build <strong>the</strong> mo<strong>to</strong>rway, it was decided on <strong>the</strong><br />
BF120.4 bucket, <strong>which</strong> will be used <strong>to</strong> produce <strong>the</strong> stabilized<br />
pavements every 50 km. The peculiar feature of <strong>the</strong> BF120.4<br />
<strong>is</strong> that it <strong>is</strong> <strong>the</strong> only piece of equipment capable of reducing<br />
<strong>the</strong> size of crushed granite from 20 <strong>to</strong> 4 cm, thus making <strong>the</strong><br />
job easier and more versatile.<br />
India will thus become familiar with <strong>the</strong> high quality of<br />
MB products, and will have <strong>the</strong> opportunity <strong>to</strong> see <strong>the</strong>m<br />
in action, evaluate <strong>the</strong>m and be completely sat<strong>is</strong>fied<br />
Issue 01 | 2010<br />
NEWS & REPORTS<br />
MB CRUSHER BUCKETS<br />
RUN THROUGH INDIA!<br />
The crusher buckets<br />
will be used <strong>to</strong> build <strong>the</strong> Hyderabad-Bangalore mo<strong>to</strong>rway<br />
The first mo<strong>to</strong>rway connecting <strong>the</strong> cities of Hyderabad-Bangalore will be built using MB crusher buckets, equipment<br />
that stands out due <strong>to</strong> its unique and unm<strong>is</strong>takable character<strong>is</strong>tics. The mo<strong>to</strong>rway will be approximately 600 km long,<br />
with 3 lanes in both directions, and will represent an important change in India as <strong>the</strong> country will benefit from a fast<br />
and greater flow of communication, transportation and commerce networks, <strong>which</strong> up until <strong>to</strong>day have been carried<br />
out mainly by sea.<br />
by <strong>the</strong>ir performance, and th<strong>is</strong> because it relies on a<br />
prestigious company, in constant growth and with highly<br />
qualified expert<strong>is</strong>e, a company that handles <strong>the</strong> needs of<br />
its cus<strong>to</strong>mers with a high level of commitment.<br />
“We are extremely optim<strong>is</strong>tic on <strong>the</strong> successful outcome<br />
of <strong>the</strong> mo<strong>to</strong>rway that will connect <strong>the</strong> cities of Hyderabad<br />
and Bangalore, both extremely excited <strong>to</strong> try out our highly<br />
technological, Italian-made buckets and <strong>to</strong> obtain a new<br />
communication line that we are sure will be appreciated<br />
by <strong>the</strong> Indian country”, stated Guido Azzolin, Managing<br />
Direc<strong>to</strong>r of MB S.p.A..<br />
MB S.p.A.: a name, a philosophy, a company that has<br />
managed <strong>to</strong> assertively position itself on <strong>the</strong> market,<br />
demonstrating that its products are high-quality, safe,<br />
versatile, long-lasting, innovative and 100% Made in Italy.<br />
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT:<br />
MB S.p.A.- Marketing<br />
eMail: info@mbcrusher.com<br />
Internet: www.mbcrusher.com<br />
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sbM Mi n e r a l pro c e s s i n G GM bH<br />
Issue 01 | 2010<br />
NEWS & REPORTS<br />
Upper Austrian company with a long tradition:<br />
SBM MINERAL PROCESSING A leading<br />
manufacturer of processing plants and conveyor systems<br />
UPPER AUSTRIAN-BASED SBM MINERAL PROCESSING IS A LEADING MANUFACTURER OF PROCESSING PLANTS<br />
AND CONVEYOR EQUIPMENT FOR GRAVEL, SAND, CRUSHED ROCK AND SIMILAR MATERIAL. THIS INNOVATIVE<br />
AND PROGRESSIVELY MANAGED COMPANY OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF PRODUCTS INCLUDING CUSTOM MACHINES,<br />
STATIONARY AND MOBILE PLANTS, MOBILE CONCRETE MIXING PLANTS, AND RELATED SERVICE AND SUPPORT. ALL<br />
PRODUCTS ARE MANUFACTURED IN AUSTRIA ACCORDING TO THE MOST STRINGENT QUALITY STANDARDS. SBM<br />
RANKS AMONG THE TECHNOLOGICAL AND GLOBAL MARKET LEADERS IN SEVERAL FIELDS. THE COMPANY RECENTLY<br />
RECORDED REVENUE OF EUR 51M, OF WHICH 80% WAS GENERATED IN THE EU, WITH EASTERN EUROPEAN MEMBER<br />
STATES ACCOUNTING FOR THE LION’S SHARE. SBM’S MOST IMPORTANT MARKETS OUTSIDE THE EU ARE RUSSIA, THE<br />
MIDDLE EAST, SOUTH ASIA AND NORTH AFRICA.<br />
Stationary plants and cus<strong>to</strong>m machines<br />
SBM’s stationary plants are designed, manufactured,<br />
assembled and operated around <strong>the</strong> world. Delivery <strong>is</strong><br />
centrally managed by SBM. The plants are used <strong>to</strong> process<br />
natural s<strong>to</strong>ne, sand and gravel, as well as wet or dry<br />
processing for recycling purposes. Throughput for turnkey<br />
plants ranges from 50 <strong>to</strong> 2,000 t/h.<br />
The product range also includes cus<strong>to</strong>m machines.<br />
SBM Mineral Processing offers an extensive range of<br />
machines for crushing (e.g. impact crushers), grading (e.g.<br />
circular vibrating screens and drainage screens), and wet<br />
processing and conveying natural s<strong>to</strong>ne, ore, sand, gravel,<br />
recycled material and slag (e.g. bucket wheels, fine sand<br />
traps and conveyor belts).<br />
Mobile plants<br />
The mobile plants are used for wet and dry processing of<br />
natural s<strong>to</strong>ne, sand, gravel and recycled material. Crawlermounted,<br />
wheel-based, semi-mobile and container versions<br />
are available <strong>to</strong> facilitate transportation. SBM’s mobile<br />
product range covers various size and weight classes.<br />
The plants are generally compatible with conventional<br />
handling equipment, while <strong>the</strong> design <strong>is</strong> both practical and<br />
user-friendly, enabling rapid assembly, initial start-up and<br />
relocation.<br />
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Mobile concrete mixing plants<br />
SBM Mineral Processing also supplies wheel-based<br />
and semi-mobile Euromix concrete mixing systems<br />
<strong>which</strong> enable cost-effective on-site production of<br />
hardened concrete at a rate of 60–200 m3/h. The plants<br />
are character<strong>is</strong>ed by excellent mobility, high availability,<br />
a long service life, and easy operation and maintenance.<br />
Equipment <strong>is</strong> delivered <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> building site as ready-<strong>to</strong>-use<br />
units — since <strong>the</strong>y do not require foundations or elaborate<br />
infrastructure, <strong>the</strong>y can enter service within a few hours.<br />
Insulated wall linings make <strong>the</strong>m suitable for use at sub-zero<br />
temperatures. Optional extras include a mobile concrete<br />
reclaimer, a mobile container<strong>is</strong>ed heating and cooling<br />
facility, and a mobile water supply. The fin<strong>is</strong>hed product<br />
meets <strong>the</strong> stringent quality requirements prescribed by <strong>the</strong><br />
EN 206 and ASTM C 94 standards.<br />
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Service & Support<br />
NEWS & REPORTS<br />
Service and Support <strong>is</strong> a key business area for SBM<br />
Mineral Processing. SBM provides global services and<br />
expert consulting <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> natural s<strong>to</strong>ne and recycling<br />
industries and <strong>to</strong> users of mobile concrete technologies.<br />
The combination of comprehensive delivery, service and<br />
maintenance agreements, readily available spare and<br />
wear parts, comprehensive experience and a friendly,<br />
professional team guarantees <strong>to</strong>p quality.<br />
SBM Mineral Processing leading innovation:<br />
IMPACT CRUSHER -„SERIES 13“<br />
State-Of-The-Art impact crusher launched<br />
MINERAL PROCESSING HAS REVAMPED ITS TRIED-AND-TESTED UNIVERSAL IMPACT CRUSHERS (RHS,<br />
SBM RHSK, RHSM AND RHSMK), AND BROUGHT THEM TOGETHER IN THE NEW SERIES 13 RANGE. IN ADDITION<br />
TO CHARACTERISTICS THAT CUSTOMERS ALREADY WELL KNOW AND VALUE — SUCH AS LONGEVITY, STURDINESS,<br />
DURABILITY AND EXCELLENT PRODUCT QUALITY — SBM FOCUSED ON CUSTOMISATION, EASY OPERATION AND<br />
AUTOMATION DURING THE REDESIGN PROCESS. AT BAUMA 2010, TRADE VISITORS WILL HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO<br />
INSPECT THE NEW PRODUCT LINE’S FLAGSHIP — THE 13/16/4 RHSMK-3 IMPACT CRUSHER WITH FULLY HYDRAULIC<br />
IMPACT APRON ADJUSTMENT. THIS MODEL REFLECTS THE PRODUCT RANGE’S HIGH STANDARDS IN TERMS OF<br />
AUTOMATION, WORKMANSHIP AND OVERALL QUALITY.<br />
Specifications<br />
• Type 13/16/4 RHSMK – 3<br />
• Ro<strong>to</strong>r diameter 1.280 mm<br />
• Ro<strong>to</strong>r width 1.540 mm<br />
• No. of blow bars 4<br />
• Weight approx. 20 t<br />
The innovative adjuster for <strong>the</strong> impact aprons <strong>is</strong> based<br />
on a robust and effective combination of mechanical and<br />
hydraulic adjustment options, and ensures a high level of<br />
operational reliability when foreign objects penetrate <strong>the</strong><br />
crushing chamber. The control unit and software for <strong>the</strong><br />
new 13/16/4 RHSMK-3 impact crusher are manufactured<br />
by SBM. The impact crusher can be integrated with<br />
ex<strong>is</strong>ting facilities at low cost, and as a result of <strong>the</strong> highly<br />
au<strong>to</strong>mated wear and tear compensation production <strong>is</strong><br />
continuous. Downtime <strong>is</strong> also minim<strong>is</strong>ed by <strong>the</strong> fact that<br />
no set-up <strong>is</strong> required when switching from one product <strong>to</strong><br />
ano<strong>the</strong>r.<br />
Toge<strong>the</strong>r with SBM’s internally developed and<br />
manufactured control unit, <strong>the</strong> impact crusher provides<br />
clients with many innovative and practical solutions for<br />
cost-effective use in <strong>the</strong> primary and secondary phase.<br />
Features include:<br />
• Au<strong>to</strong>matic wear compensation<br />
• Program selection<br />
• Manual product quality regulation option<br />
• Adjustments under load<br />
• Easy operation of <strong>the</strong> impact crusher and <strong>the</strong> entire crushing<br />
plant<br />
• Remote maintenance<br />
• Remote moni<strong>to</strong>ring with or without option of intervention<br />
• Stand-alone or integrated in plant control system<br />
• System v<strong>is</strong>ual<strong>is</strong>ation with all operating data and machine<br />
settings<br />
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Issue 01 | 2010<br />
NEWS & REPORTS<br />
Fuel efficient and cost-effective:<br />
MOBILE CRUSHING AND SCREENING PLANT<br />
REMAX 1312 MAXI<br />
The crawler-mounted Remax 1312 MAXI crushing and<br />
screening plant <strong>is</strong> used for processing concrete, asphalt,<br />
brick, building rubble, natural s<strong>to</strong>ne and o<strong>the</strong>r recyclable<br />
materials. Its short set-up times, high mobility and a low<br />
diesel consumption of less than 30 l/h at throughputs of<br />
more than 250 t/h make for outstanding cost-effectiveness,<br />
even with small batch sizes and frequent changes of<br />
location. The clear diesel-electric drive layout also allows<br />
<strong>the</strong> plant <strong>to</strong> be directly connected <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> public power grid,<br />
if required.<br />
The Remax 1312 MAXI also features d<strong>is</strong>charge feeders<br />
<strong>which</strong> are protected against wear and tear, and equipped<br />
with shock absorbers, as well as a large crusher d<strong>is</strong>charge<br />
and a rescreening unit with integrated return belt<br />
conveyor. The adjustable, high-performance crusher with<br />
regulated ro<strong>to</strong>r speed ensures ideal final grain sizes during<br />
<strong>the</strong> entire lifespan of <strong>the</strong> wearing parts. The drive layout<br />
ensures excellent operational efficiency for <strong>the</strong> whole<br />
plant, while also reducing fuel consumption. The plant can<br />
be transported with a lowbed trailer or directly using <strong>the</strong><br />
dolly.<br />
Thanks <strong>to</strong> its modular design <strong>the</strong> plant can be operated<br />
purely as a crushing plant (eco) or as a combined crushing<br />
and screening plant (maxi). Fur<strong>the</strong>r options are available,<br />
such as a third crushing stage, a pivoting d<strong>is</strong>charge<br />
conveyor, soot particle filters or a cold climate package for<br />
use in low-temperature locations.<br />
REMAX 1312 MAXI<br />
SBM’s range of mobile products covers various size and<br />
weight classes. The plants are generally compatible with<br />
conventional handling equipment, while <strong>the</strong> design <strong>is</strong> both<br />
practical and user-friendly. Rapid assembly, initial startup<br />
and relocation are possible. Less common tasks, such<br />
as processing railway track ballast or non-ferrous metal<br />
separation, are also straightforward.<br />
SBM’s mobile crushing and screening plants are<br />
manufactured in Austria and stand out for <strong>the</strong>ir superior<br />
quality. The base frames are galvan<strong>is</strong>ed, robust and weigh<strong>to</strong>ptim<strong>is</strong>ed<br />
thanks <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> finite element method. All core<br />
activities — including engineering, production, sales and<br />
service — are centrally coordinated from <strong>the</strong> Laakirchen<br />
headquarters.<br />
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT:<br />
SBM Mineral Processing GmbH<br />
Mag. Barbara Krautgartner, MBA<br />
Arbeiterheimstrasse 46<br />
4663 Laakirchen | Austria<br />
Tel.: +43 (0)76 13 - 27 71 160<br />
Menedetter PR<br />
eMail: Barbara.Krautgartner@sbm-mp.at<br />
Mag. Brigitte Mühlbauer<br />
Internet: www.sbm-wageneder.at<br />
S<strong>to</strong>ß im Himmel 1<br />
1010 Wien | Austria<br />
Tel.: +43 (0)1 - 533 23 80<br />
eMail: muehlbauer@menedetter-pr.at<br />
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Issue 01 | 2010<br />
NEWS & REPORTS<br />
KOMATSU STONE HANDLER WA500-6<br />
NEW APPLICATION FOR THE KOMATSU HEAVY DUTY<br />
STONE HANDLER WA500-6 IN qUARRIES<br />
Heavy Duty S<strong>to</strong>ne Handler WA500-6<br />
The new Komatsu WA500-6 will be shown at Bauma<br />
2010 in a heavy duty S<strong>to</strong>ne Handling configuration. <strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong><br />
37-<strong>to</strong>nnes machine replaces <strong>the</strong> well proven WA500-3<br />
S<strong>to</strong>ne Handler and perpetuates a long tradition of reliability<br />
and durability that owners and opera<strong>to</strong>rs appreciate all<br />
over <strong>the</strong> world.<br />
Well prepared for <strong>the</strong> <strong>to</strong>ughest block handling work<br />
with a reinforced frame and an optional axle oil cooling<br />
system, <strong>the</strong> WA500-6 easily moves 27 <strong>to</strong>nnes blocks up <strong>to</strong><br />
a maximum height of 1.500mm. In addition, an articulation<br />
angle of 40° <strong>to</strong> both sides –<strong>the</strong> widest in its class - ensures<br />
excellent manoeuvrability, <strong>which</strong> <strong>is</strong> essential in a tight<br />
quarry work environment.<br />
Specifications WA500-6:<br />
Engine 263 kW / 358 PS<br />
Operating weight 32,5 t<br />
payload 9,5 t<br />
Shovel-volume 4,5 - 6,3 m³<br />
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WA500-6 Heavy Duty S<strong>to</strong>ne Handler Specifications:<br />
Issue 01 | 2010<br />
Operating weight 37.800 kg<br />
Maximum payload 26.500 kg<br />
Max. Lifting Capacities at payload of 26.500 kg 1.250 mm<br />
Max. Lifting Capacities at payload of 25.500 kg 2.050 mm<br />
The WA500-6’s SAA6D140E-5 Komatsu engine <strong>is</strong> part of<br />
Komatsu’s ECOT3 range of low-em<strong>is</strong>sion, EU Stage IIIAcompliant<br />
engines. It delivers up <strong>to</strong> 357HP at 1.900 rpm and<br />
a very impressive engine <strong>to</strong>rque of 1.875 Nm at only 1.250<br />
rpm. These superior performances mean less effort for <strong>the</strong><br />
opera<strong>to</strong>r in daily operations. Komatsu’s two-door ROPS /<br />
FOPS cab <strong>is</strong> mounted on v<strong>is</strong>cous dampers for lower no<strong>is</strong>e<br />
levels less vibrations during operation.<br />
A high efficiency drive train with a large-capacity <strong>to</strong>rque<br />
converter gives <strong>the</strong> WA500-6 a high travel speed even on<br />
steep gradients. The optional sequential <strong>to</strong>rque converter<br />
lock-up system already operates in 2nd gear and drastically<br />
improves fuel efficiency and productivity, especially when<br />
going up-hill.<br />
The chass<strong>is</strong>, loader linkage and front and rear axles are<br />
reinforced for increased <strong>to</strong>rsional rigidity. An easy-access<br />
ladder with optional step light provides opera<strong>to</strong>rs with a<br />
safe entrance in<strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> vehicle in any conditions – even<br />
after dark.<br />
NEWS & REPORTS<br />
Centralized filters and optimum access <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> engine<br />
compartment with its detachable engine <strong>to</strong>p bonnet makes<br />
<strong>the</strong> WA500-6 easy <strong>to</strong> maintain. Last but least, <strong>the</strong> KOMTRAX<br />
satellite support system helps <strong>to</strong> ensure daily performance<br />
and increases <strong>the</strong> machine availability.<br />
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT:<br />
Komatsu Germany GmbH<br />
Hanomagstraße 9<br />
30449 Hanover | Germany<br />
eMail: marketing.kdg@komatsu.eu<br />
Internet: www.komatsu.de<br />
Komatsu Europe International N.V.<br />
Kevin Broman<br />
Tel.: +32 (0)2 - 255 24 58<br />
eMail: kevin.broman@komatsu.eu<br />
Internet: www.komatsu.eu<br />
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volvo co n s t ru c t i o n eq u i pM e n t<br />
Issue 01 | 2010<br />
NEWS & REPORTS<br />
BODYBUILDERS HELP VOLVO FLEX<br />
ITS HAULER MUSCLES<br />
Bauma gives Volvo <strong>the</strong> chance <strong>to</strong> demonstrate a range of innovations in <strong>the</strong> articulated hauler<br />
sec<strong>to</strong>r. One of <strong>the</strong>m <strong>is</strong> <strong>the</strong> Hauler Chass<strong>is</strong> programme, <strong>which</strong> provides bodybuilders with a modular<br />
system that forms <strong>the</strong> bas<strong>is</strong> for several o<strong>the</strong>r superstructure versions.<br />
Bauma 2010 will see <strong>the</strong> international launch of <strong>the</strong><br />
Hauler Chass<strong>is</strong> concept – a Volvo Construction Equipment<br />
programme that <strong>is</strong> designed <strong>to</strong> open up a world of<br />
application possibilities. While <strong>the</strong> load body <strong>is</strong> a traditional<br />
‘attachment’ for articulated haulers, several o<strong>the</strong>r effective<br />
hauling solutions can now be easily developed. Using<br />
E-Series articulated trac<strong>to</strong>rs, with a standard or extended<br />
frame as a base, bodybuilders, often in cooperation with<br />
Volvo dealers, can create a wide range of off-highway<br />
specials, such as hook lift, container hauler, concrete<br />
mixer, construction trac<strong>to</strong>r, pipe carrier, wood chipper<br />
or timber transporter – sat<strong>is</strong>fying cus<strong>to</strong>mers’ needs in<br />
different segments. For example, a Volvo pipe carrier,<br />
<strong>to</strong>ge<strong>the</strong>r with a crawler excava<strong>to</strong>r-based Volvo pipe layer,<br />
can be a perfect solution for <strong>the</strong> oil and gas industry.<br />
The Hauler Chass<strong>is</strong> programme gives bodybuilders<br />
<strong>the</strong> appropriate support throughout <strong>the</strong> design and build<br />
phase. Volvo has developed a <strong>dedicated</strong> web-portal, where<br />
drawings, diagrams and technical instructions <strong>to</strong> perform<br />
suitable work on a hauler chass<strong>is</strong> can be found. There <strong>is</strong><br />
also clarification about legal responsibilities, warranty<br />
conditions and <strong>the</strong> possibility <strong>to</strong> contact Volvo experts for<br />
additional help if needed, so that <strong>the</strong> complete vehicle can<br />
perform its task safely, efficiently and economically.<br />
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Total hauling solutions<br />
In addition <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> A25E Hauler Chass<strong>is</strong>, with a hook lift,<br />
<strong>the</strong> Bauma 2010 exhibition in Munich will also feature three<br />
o<strong>the</strong>r Volvo articulated haulers with ‘traditional’ load bodies.<br />
On Volvo’s outdoor area, two medium platform haulers, <strong>the</strong><br />
A25E and A30E will be joined by one large platform machine,<br />
<strong>the</strong> A40E FS, featuring ATC – Au<strong>to</strong>matic Traction Control.<br />
The Full Suspension (denoted by an ‘FS’ in <strong>the</strong> machine<br />
designation) provides good off-road performance, allowing<br />
a fully loaded hauler <strong>to</strong> travel at much higher speeds,<br />
appearing <strong>to</strong> float over rough ground without bouncing,<br />
significantly increasing opera<strong>to</strong>r comfort, <strong>which</strong>, in turn,<br />
increases overall productivity. When travelling empty,<br />
return trips are also substantially faster due <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> smooth,<br />
stable ride even over rough conditions, fur<strong>the</strong>r decreasing<br />
<strong>the</strong> overall working cycle time.<br />
The Volvo FS system features au<strong>to</strong>matic levelling and<br />
stability control. The system constantly moni<strong>to</strong>rs <strong>the</strong><br />
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position of <strong>the</strong> axles, with <strong>the</strong> help of sensors, adapting<br />
<strong>the</strong> suspension <strong>to</strong> suit <strong>the</strong> changing conditions, absorbing<br />
rough spots and keeping <strong>the</strong> machine level while travelling,<br />
loading or dumping. Vibration levels are also considerably<br />
lower than in conventional machines, and by providing<br />
a smoo<strong>the</strong>r ride, opera<strong>to</strong>rs experience less fatigue, so<br />
efficiency increases greatly.<br />
Au<strong>to</strong>matically efficient<br />
The Au<strong>to</strong>matic Traction Control system fitted as an<br />
option <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> A25E, A30E and A40E FS haulers on d<strong>is</strong>play<br />
in Munich, ensures that Volvo’s 6x4 and 6x6 capabilities<br />
are properly used in all, especially <strong>the</strong> most unforgiving,<br />
conditions. With <strong>the</strong> ATC system, <strong>the</strong> opera<strong>to</strong>r’s influence<br />
on tyre wear, fuel consumption, component life, steering<br />
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ability and overall machine productivity <strong>is</strong> significantly<br />
reduced. Opera<strong>to</strong>rs benefit from operating <strong>the</strong> machine<br />
in <strong>the</strong> safest possible way by keeping <strong>the</strong>ir eyes on <strong>the</strong><br />
road at all times. The system chooses <strong>the</strong> optimal drive<br />
combination, au<strong>to</strong>matically engaging or d<strong>is</strong>engaging ‘dog<br />
clutch’ type differential locks, when needed. As a result,<br />
<strong>the</strong> machine keeps traction, mobility and <strong>is</strong> easier <strong>to</strong><br />
operate – in all conditions.<br />
These are just some of <strong>the</strong> reasons why more and more<br />
cus<strong>to</strong>mers, everyday, choose Volvo articulated haulers<br />
for applications where <strong>to</strong>p class productivity, reliability,<br />
manoeuvrability and flexibility in <strong>the</strong> <strong>to</strong>ughest conditions<br />
are <strong>the</strong> main dec<strong>is</strong>ive fac<strong>to</strong>rs.<br />
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FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT:<br />
Volvo Construction Equipment<br />
Direc<strong>to</strong>r, External Communications<br />
Bill Law<br />
Avenue du Hunderenveld 10<br />
1082 Brussels | Belgium<br />
Tel.: +32 (0)478 - 92 43 26<br />
Brain O´Sullivan<br />
eMail: bill.law@volvo.com<br />
SE 10<br />
Internet: www.volvo.com<br />
London | United Kingdom<br />
Tel.: +44 (0)77 333 - 50 30 7<br />
eMail: osullivan@se10.com<br />
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Hs so n t H o f e n GM bH<br />
AT BAUMA 2010 BHS-SONTHOFEN WILL EXHIBIT<br />
ITS PRODUCT RANGE IN THE FIELD OF MIXING AND<br />
CRUSHING TECHNOLOGY. SEVERAL INNOVATIONS IN<br />
BOTH FIELDS WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE MARKET<br />
FOR THE FIRST TIME.<br />
Innovations Mixing Technology<br />
The twin-shaft batch mixer <strong>is</strong> <strong>the</strong> main product in <strong>the</strong> field<br />
of mixing technology. Several thousand BHS machines are<br />
in operation worldwide. The production of concrete <strong>is</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
most frequent application.<br />
The following innovations will be presented:<br />
• The new series of mixer type DKXN. It has been<br />
especially developed for ready-mix producers using<br />
mostly high-slump concrete. Due <strong>to</strong> several design<br />
measures <strong>the</strong> prices can be calculated more attractive<br />
than for <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r twin-shaft mixer series.<br />
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• For mixing applications, <strong>which</strong> need higher shear forces,<br />
a special twin-shaft batch mixer has been developed.<br />
Each shaft <strong>is</strong> equipped with double mixing <strong>to</strong>ols and <strong>the</strong><br />
drive system allows a much higher mixing speed. <strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong><br />
mixer <strong>is</strong> mainly suitable for <strong>the</strong> production of modern<br />
concrete recipes in <strong>the</strong> field of pre-cast concrete<br />
production (e.g. UHPC) or for special applications like<br />
landfill sealings.<br />
• As mixing accessory <strong>the</strong> new impulse controlled<br />
lubrication system will be presented. It allows an<br />
au<strong>to</strong>matic greasing of all mixer sealings at <strong>the</strong> end of<br />
each production shift. The lubrication can be released<br />
by a control panel giving an adjustable grease quantity.<br />
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Innovations<br />
Crushing Technology<br />
In field of <strong>the</strong> crushing technology BHS<br />
<strong>is</strong> specialized on vertical shaft impact<br />
crushers and mills. The BHS machines<br />
are operating <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> great sat<strong>is</strong>faction of<br />
many aggregate producers worldwide<br />
in order <strong>to</strong> improve <strong>the</strong> shape of <strong>the</strong> final<br />
product, <strong>to</strong> produce crushed sand or for<br />
selective crushing applications.<br />
An innovation at bauma will be a semi<br />
mobile plant with a BHS Ro<strong>to</strong>r Centrifugal<br />
Crusher. The plant <strong>is</strong> equipped with<br />
feeding hopper, conveying belts for in-<br />
and output and a control system. It can<br />
hydraulically be lifted up and down in<br />
order <strong>to</strong> place it on any standard lowbed<br />
trailer. The plant <strong>is</strong> an attractive<br />
solution for opera<strong>to</strong>rs with changing<br />
locations. Also in export markets <strong>the</strong>re<br />
<strong>is</strong> a growing demand for such a compact<br />
unit, <strong>which</strong> can easily be integrated in<strong>to</strong><br />
any ex<strong>is</strong>ting facility.<br />
Exposed Application Examples<br />
Ano<strong>the</strong>r main focus on <strong>the</strong> booth of BHS will be <strong>the</strong><br />
presentation of practical applications examples. In <strong>the</strong><br />
field of mixing technology several concrete columns will<br />
be presented, <strong>which</strong> were made from various demanding<br />
modern recipes (e.g. colored concrete, SCC, steel fiber<br />
concrete …). In <strong>the</strong> field of crushing technology several<br />
transparent columns will be exposed. They are filled with<br />
crushing examples from various kinds of rock. For a better<br />
analys<strong>is</strong> <strong>the</strong> individual screening fractions are placed in<br />
layers on <strong>to</strong>p of each o<strong>the</strong>r. The examples demonstrate <strong>the</strong><br />
wide range of applications of BHS machines in mixing and<br />
crushing technology.<br />
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT:<br />
BHS-Sonthofen GmbH<br />
Bettina Bauer<br />
Hans-Böckler-Str. 5<br />
87527 Sonthofen | Germany<br />
Tel.: +49 (0)83 21 - 80 23 12<br />
Fax: +49 (0)83 21 - 80 22 20<br />
eMail: info@bhs-sonthofen.de<br />
Internet: www.bhs-sonthofen.de<br />
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deHaco b.v.<br />
Issue 01 | 2010<br />
NEWS & REPORTS<br />
DEHACO´S ONGOING DEVELOPMENT<br />
- THE NEW DE-DUST NANO<br />
With <strong>the</strong> DE-Dust Pico Dehaco B.V. became second at <strong>the</strong> elections for <strong>the</strong> prestigious<br />
“Demolition Awards”. <strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong> by <strong>the</strong> company itself developed mini nebula cannon <strong>is</strong><br />
particularly suitable for smaller demolition and renovation activities indoors. Dehaco<br />
has not been idle in <strong>the</strong> meantime and now officially presents <strong>the</strong> DE-Dust NANO,<br />
Pico’s big bro<strong>the</strong>r. V<strong>is</strong>i<strong>to</strong>rs of <strong>the</strong> demolition trade fair (Sloopwerk Vakdagen) in Houten<br />
could already observe it. Once again Dehaco competently reacts <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> demand from<br />
<strong>the</strong> market; <strong>the</strong> development of new products and evolving already ex<strong>is</strong>ting products<br />
for <strong>the</strong> demolition and redevelopment branch for asbes<strong>to</strong>s.<br />
Dehaco improved <strong>the</strong> DE-Dust product series of nebula cannons once again. Now <strong>the</strong><br />
Pico standard has been equipped with a program switch in order <strong>to</strong> be able <strong>to</strong> adjust<br />
<strong>the</strong> water consumption between 4 and 8 litres per hour. To some extent <strong>the</strong> large models<br />
have been improved, so that th<strong>is</strong> machinery can be<br />
A SECOND<br />
PLACE FOR THE<br />
DE-DUST PICO<br />
AT THE “DEMOLITION AWARDS“<br />
delivered in different models easily.<br />
The new type of nebula cannons, <strong>which</strong> has been<br />
showed at <strong>the</strong> recently held demolition trade fair<br />
(Sloopwerk Vakdagen) in Houten, <strong>is</strong> Pico’s big<br />
bro<strong>the</strong>r and has been designed for <strong>the</strong> demolition<br />
of larger rooms indoors or for <strong>the</strong> demolition of<br />
small objects in <strong>the</strong> open air. One only has <strong>to</strong><br />
connect <strong>the</strong> NANO <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> water and power supply.<br />
<strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong> type does not need compressed air. The water consumption can be adjusted up <strong>to</strong> 80 litres per hour. The NANO can<br />
be easily taken along, it weighs 19 kg. An important character<strong>is</strong>tic of <strong>the</strong> a<strong>to</strong>mization head <strong>is</strong> its large opening, <strong>which</strong><br />
reduces <strong>the</strong> r<strong>is</strong>k of clogging <strong>to</strong> zero. A force pump <strong>is</strong> also not required, <strong>which</strong> results in a reliable and simple solution.<br />
The first product series will be available shortly. For more information about <strong>the</strong> DE-Dust Nebula cannons please v<strong>is</strong>it our<br />
website: www.dehaco.nl.<br />
Dehaco B.V. Since 1985 Dehaco sells and rents<br />
an extensive range of hydraulic and pneumatic<br />
(demolition) products, asbes<strong>to</strong>s redevelopment and<br />
safety products. Moreover Dehaco has a modern<br />
test station for accessories and asbes<strong>to</strong>s <strong>to</strong>ols. Large<br />
construction and demolition companies are part of <strong>the</strong><br />
clientele. Dehaco <strong>is</strong> an ambitious company, whose<br />
goal <strong>is</strong> it <strong>to</strong> expand its range at home and abroad.<br />
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT:<br />
Dehaco B.V.<br />
Frank Berbée<br />
P.O. Box 189, 2160 AD L<strong>is</strong>se (NL)<br />
Kru<strong>is</strong>baak 25<br />
2165 AJ L<strong>is</strong>serbroek | Ne<strong>the</strong>rlands<br />
Tel.: +31 (0)252 - 41 79 50<br />
Fax: +31 (0)252 - 42 85 31<br />
eMail: info@dehaco.nl<br />
Internet: www.dehaco.nl<br />
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HazeMaG & epr GM bH<br />
HAZEMAG -<br />
DINTING LOADER EL 160<br />
VERSATILE TALENT!<br />
HAZEMAG Dinting Loader EL 160<br />
Dülmen, February 2010: HAZEMAG dinting loaders of<br />
<strong>the</strong> EL 160 series are very successful in <strong>the</strong> coal mining<br />
industry all over <strong>the</strong> world in <strong>the</strong> field of maintenance and<br />
repair of underground galleries. The compact design of<br />
<strong>the</strong> dinting loader EL 160 permits its application in narrow<br />
spaces. For crushing rock fragments five hydraulically<br />
driven impact ch<strong>is</strong>els are integrated in <strong>the</strong> bot<strong>to</strong>m of <strong>the</strong><br />
box-type bucket.<br />
As an alternative <strong>to</strong> th<strong>is</strong> bucket <strong>the</strong> machine may be fitted<br />
with a hydraulic rammer for especially difficult operating<br />
conditions as e.g. for loosening parts of rock with a high<br />
compressive strength or for crushing large-scale rock<br />
plates.<br />
On <strong>the</strong> BAUMA Fair in Munich HAZEMAG <strong>is</strong> going <strong>to</strong><br />
present <strong>the</strong> newly-developed version of <strong>the</strong> EL 160 LS<br />
with a gun-mount for blast hole- and anchor bore hole<br />
drillings. By using modern construction- and production<br />
technology as well as high-quality materials th<strong>is</strong> new gun<br />
mount achieves a low dead weight and, at <strong>the</strong> same time, a<br />
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very high stability. <strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong> allows high drilling speeds at a high<br />
prec<strong>is</strong>ion of <strong>the</strong> boring. In case of <strong>the</strong> exhibit <strong>the</strong> drilling<br />
tasks are carried out with a hydraulic drifter in a rotarypercussive<br />
drilling method up <strong>to</strong> a diameter of 52 mm and<br />
a boring depth of 2.4 m in hard rock. Due <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> quick and<br />
exact positioning of <strong>the</strong> drill boom <strong>to</strong>wards <strong>the</strong> starting<br />
point of <strong>the</strong> boring very good drilling results are achieved. A<br />
hydraulic quick changing device on <strong>the</strong> drill boom permits<br />
<strong>the</strong> conversion <strong>to</strong> a side tipping bucket for loading <strong>the</strong><br />
previously blasted rock on <strong>the</strong> available conveying system<br />
within a short time.<br />
The use of modern hydraulic components coupled<br />
with a powerful cooling plant permits a reliable and failsafe<br />
operation in areas with high ambient temperatures.<br />
In accordance with <strong>the</strong> respective country-specific legal<br />
requirements <strong>the</strong> machine <strong>is</strong> equipped with electrotechnical<br />
components <strong>which</strong> allow <strong>the</strong> application in mines<br />
with methane gas.<br />
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HAZEMAG Dinting Loader EL 160 with<br />
gun mount for blat holes and additional<br />
lateral stabilizer.<br />
HAZEMAG - CLAY CRUSHED<br />
BY A HORIZONTAL<br />
ROLL CRUSHER!<br />
Clay crushed by a Horizontal<br />
Roll Crusher<br />
Dülmen, February 2010: With <strong>the</strong> feed material<br />
being Clay -Sticky, Wet and Hard-with a feed<br />
size of 500 mm ( 19 5/8 inch) <strong>to</strong> be crushed <strong>to</strong><br />
a final size of 0-60 mm ( 2 3/8” minus) was <strong>the</strong><br />
challenge, These are <strong>the</strong> operational conditions<br />
<strong>the</strong> HAZEMAG horizontal Roll Crusher FB 0708 <strong>is</strong><br />
facing a prepared <strong>to</strong> conquer.<br />
At <strong>the</strong> end of 2008 Peißener Tonprodukte GmbH & Co.<br />
KG was in <strong>the</strong> process of comm<strong>is</strong>sioning its new materials<br />
preparation plant for clay. The clay <strong>is</strong> used as an additive<br />
in <strong>the</strong> cement making process and has <strong>to</strong> have a specific<br />
size. During <strong>the</strong> crushing process, extra attention has <strong>to</strong><br />
be paid <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> stickiness and mo<strong>is</strong>ture content of <strong>the</strong> feed<br />
material. In addition, <strong>the</strong> feed material ( 500mm or 16 5/8”<br />
x 0) has <strong>to</strong> be guaranteed <strong>to</strong> be reduced <strong>to</strong> 0-60 mm (0 x 2<br />
3/8”) taking in<strong>to</strong> consideration that <strong>the</strong> material hardness<br />
<strong>is</strong> 160 MPa (23,200 PSI) and impurities of limes<strong>to</strong>ne can<br />
reach 200 MPa ( 29,000 PSI).<br />
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The cus<strong>to</strong>mer was finally convinced of solving th<strong>is</strong><br />
crushing challenge because of <strong>the</strong> many advantages /<br />
solutions <strong>the</strong> HAZEMAG Crusher was offering. The Light<br />
and Compact Design combined with easy installation and<br />
inexpensive setup and material feeding were obvious.<br />
Today <strong>the</strong> HAZEMAG SOLUTION <strong>is</strong> one of <strong>the</strong> main<br />
plant components – assuring <strong>the</strong> company a successful<br />
operation. The Horizontal Roll Crusher type FB 0708<br />
cons<strong>is</strong>ts of two main subassemblies:<br />
• Crushing Roll<br />
• Chain Conveyor<br />
The arrangement of <strong>the</strong> crushing roll above <strong>the</strong> chain<br />
conveyor makes <strong>the</strong> chain conveyer both <strong>the</strong> feeding<br />
conveyor and <strong>the</strong> d<strong>is</strong>charging conveyor –All In One! Due<br />
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<strong>to</strong> Single direction material flow, oversized material can be<br />
crushed and blockages or non crushable feed occurs (ie.<br />
metallic tramp metal), <strong>the</strong> blockage can be cleared by simply<br />
reversing <strong>the</strong> feed direction. At <strong>the</strong> same time horizontal<br />
crushing accommodates feeding at grade or with only<br />
small ramps but usually WITHOUT feeding hoppers. Even<br />
when hoppers are desired, as was <strong>the</strong> w<strong>is</strong>h of Peißener<br />
Ton, feed with trucks can be easily accompl<strong>is</strong>hed without<br />
concrete pads or expensive ramps.<br />
The light and compact design makes it easy <strong>to</strong> transport,<br />
set-up and comm<strong>is</strong>sion <strong>the</strong>se crushers on site. No special<br />
construction work such as concrete foundations <strong>is</strong><br />
necessary. Only two 8 hour shifts were needed <strong>to</strong> setup<br />
th<strong>is</strong> plant, ready <strong>to</strong> run!<br />
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FLEXIBLE SCREENING<br />
HAZEMAG - VARIOWOBBLER ®<br />
ALWAYS THE PERFECT SETTING !<br />
Always <strong>the</strong> perfect setting –<br />
<strong>the</strong> HAZEMAG VARIOwobbler ®<br />
Dülmen, February 2010: HAZEMAG & EPR GmbH in<br />
Dülmen introduces <strong>the</strong> HAZEMAG VARIOwobbler®, <strong>which</strong><br />
represents a new generation of wobbler feeders for prescreening<br />
operations in crushing plants. An outstanding<br />
feature of th<strong>is</strong> wobbler <strong>is</strong> <strong>the</strong> facility for infinitely varying <strong>the</strong><br />
gap between <strong>the</strong> individual shafts by means of an effective<br />
hydro-mechanical control system, in order <strong>to</strong> determine<br />
The plant was handed over <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> pleased cus<strong>to</strong>mer after<br />
fulfilling a performance test of 200 metric <strong>to</strong>ns per hour plus<br />
reaching all o<strong>the</strong>r parameters such as final product size<br />
etc. At BAUMA 2010, HAZEMAG <strong>is</strong> d<strong>is</strong>playing one of <strong>the</strong><br />
bigger bro<strong>the</strong>rs <strong>the</strong> FB 1111. <strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong> crushers’ technology can<br />
be used for Gypsum, Potash, Coal and many softer minerals<br />
at feed sizes of up <strong>to</strong> 1500 mm 5 Feet) with throughput rates<br />
of 1000 tph. Make it a point <strong>to</strong> s<strong>to</strong>p and see Hazemag at<br />
BAUMA 2010 in front of Hall 2. Also, don’t forget - if you<br />
have <strong>to</strong> crush harder s<strong>to</strong>ne, our impact roll crushers can<br />
be used for <strong>the</strong> hard s<strong>to</strong>ne, also. These same machines are<br />
crushing granite and gne<strong>is</strong>s in <strong>the</strong> Switzerland along with<br />
<strong>the</strong> hard rock tunnelling application <strong>which</strong> <strong>is</strong> commonly<br />
know as NEAT (New Alp Transit / St. Gotthard).<br />
<strong>the</strong> screened product granulometry at <strong>the</strong> <strong>to</strong>uch of a but<strong>to</strong>n<br />
and without <strong>the</strong> use of any <strong>to</strong>ols. <strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong> system allows for<br />
quick and flexible reaction <strong>to</strong> changing requirements and<br />
ensures that <strong>the</strong> feeder <strong>is</strong> always adjusted <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> correct<br />
setting.<br />
Such a system <strong>is</strong> of particular interest under <strong>the</strong> following<br />
circumstances:<br />
• When wea<strong>the</strong>r conditions fluctuate, <strong>the</strong>re can be<br />
changes in <strong>the</strong> H20 content, and consequently in <strong>the</strong><br />
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screening behaviour of <strong>the</strong> material <strong>to</strong> be processed.<br />
The gap setting adjustment facility provides <strong>the</strong><br />
optimum means <strong>to</strong> compensate for any such variations<br />
during <strong>the</strong> screening operation.<br />
• In quarry operations, <strong>the</strong> character<strong>is</strong>tics and<br />
properties of <strong>the</strong> recovered material – for instance,<br />
<strong>the</strong> proportion of actual suitable material, and thus<br />
<strong>the</strong> screening behaviour - can vary. In such cases,<br />
<strong>the</strong> optimum setting can be selected similarly at <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>to</strong>uch of a but<strong>to</strong>n.<br />
• If market or cus<strong>to</strong>mer demands and requirements<br />
change, i.e. should a coarser product be desired, <strong>the</strong><br />
gap setting <strong>is</strong> simply widened, and likew<strong>is</strong>e, if a finer<br />
product <strong>is</strong> called for, <strong>the</strong> gap reduced appropriately.<br />
In a conventional vibrating screen, <strong>to</strong> undertake such<br />
changes involves considerable time and effort in changing<br />
<strong>the</strong> actual screen grates. The new VARIOwobbler® screens<br />
can replace a conventional screen in a crushing plant<br />
without any problems; <strong>the</strong>y can be designed as single- or<br />
multi-stage machines, according <strong>to</strong> whe<strong>the</strong>r or not ex<strong>is</strong>ting<br />
machine height differences need <strong>to</strong> be overcome. Thanks<br />
<strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> various stages, <strong>the</strong> material flow <strong>is</strong> agitated several<br />
times, facilitating <strong>the</strong> downward flow of <strong>the</strong> fine material<br />
from <strong>the</strong> upper layers of <strong>the</strong> material bed and separating<br />
<strong>the</strong>se fines from <strong>the</strong> coarse material. Additionally, <strong>the</strong><br />
fines - <strong>which</strong> often contain a high percentage of <strong>the</strong><br />
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material‘s mo<strong>is</strong>ture content – are removed prior <strong>to</strong> entry<br />
in<strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> crusher, avoiding <strong>the</strong> potential danger of clogging<br />
and caking in <strong>the</strong> actual crusher. The wobbler itself<br />
<strong>is</strong> not affected by sticky material. All <strong>the</strong> shafts of <strong>the</strong><br />
VARIOwobbler® are individually driven.<br />
The use of <strong>the</strong>se roller screens leads <strong>to</strong> increased<br />
operational safety and <strong>to</strong> a reduction in energy and<br />
operating costs:<br />
Thanks <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> horizontal material flow on <strong>the</strong> roller<br />
screen, <strong>the</strong> downstream crusher <strong>is</strong> fed evenly and uniformly<br />
in a controlled manner. By separating <strong>the</strong> fines, <strong>the</strong> load on<br />
<strong>the</strong> crusher <strong>is</strong> reduced, resulting in less wear and reduced<br />
power requirements, and even possibly <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> introduction<br />
of a reduced crusher size.<br />
The HAZEMAG VARIOwobbler® has been designed for <strong>the</strong><br />
following applications:<br />
• Types of material: Limes<strong>to</strong>ne, Marl, Clay, Coal, Natural<br />
rock, Minerals with sticky inclusions,<br />
etc.<br />
• Feed size: 0 – 1.500 mm<br />
• Separation: 15 – 150 mm<br />
• Capacity: up <strong>to</strong> 2.500 t/h<br />
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT:<br />
• Width: up <strong>to</strong> approx. 3,5 m<br />
HAZEMAG & EPR GmbH<br />
Gudrun Richter<br />
Brokweg 75<br />
48249 Dülmen | Germany<br />
Tel.: +49 (0)25 94 - 77 488<br />
Fax: +49 (0)25 94 - 77 400<br />
eMail: Gudrun.richter@hazemag.de<br />
Internet: www.hazemag.de<br />
HAZEMAG & EPR GmbH <strong>is</strong> a medium-sized, internationally operating<br />
mechanical engineering company with headquarters in Dülmen/North<br />
Rhine Westphalia. As one of <strong>the</strong> pioneers in its field, HAZEMAG <strong>is</strong> a leading<br />
plant and equipment manufacturer for <strong>the</strong> raw materials processing,<br />
mining and drilling industries. The company has an extensive net of<br />
licensees and agents in more than 40 countries <strong>to</strong> provide guaranteed<br />
cus<strong>to</strong>mer back-up and support world-wide. HAZEMAG has a staff of<br />
some 400 employees in Germany and abroad.<br />
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CATERPILLAR ® WILL DISPLAY CLOSE<br />
TO 60 PRODUCTS ALONG WITH INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS AT<br />
WORLD’S LARGEST CONSTRUCTION TRADE FAIR BAUMA 2010!<br />
Continuing with its establ<strong>is</strong>hed <strong>the</strong>me focusing on <strong>the</strong> success of our cus<strong>to</strong>mers,<br />
Caterpillar <strong>to</strong>ge<strong>the</strong>r with its German dealer Zeppelin will exhibit <strong>the</strong> latest products<br />
and solutions at bauma 2010 under “your Success. Our Commitment.” – a <strong>the</strong>me<br />
highlighting continued focus and full commitment <strong>to</strong> supporting <strong>the</strong> business success of<br />
Caterpillar cus<strong>to</strong>mers. The stand, located in <strong>the</strong> hall B6 and <strong>the</strong> adjoining outside area, will<br />
cover a <strong>to</strong>tal of 10,700 square meters.<br />
Close <strong>to</strong> 60 high-quality, reliable Cat® machines<br />
will be on d<strong>is</strong>play covering products from <strong>the</strong> 301.6C<br />
mini hydraulic excava<strong>to</strong>r <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> 993K large wheel<br />
loader. In particular, new and updated products<br />
will include M325D L material handler with port<br />
handling attachment, AP555E asphalt paver, 434E<br />
Mechanical and 432E backhoe loaders, 988H<br />
large wheel loader, 50 DEM demolition excava<strong>to</strong>r,<br />
TH417 telehandler, P200 series hydraulic concrete<br />
pulver<strong>is</strong>ers and a new quarry body for <strong>the</strong> 770 rigidframe<br />
off-highway truck. Many more new products<br />
will be on d<strong>is</strong>play for <strong>the</strong> first time in Europe.<br />
In addition <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> machines, <strong>the</strong> Caterpillar stand<br />
will feature a central area <strong>dedicated</strong> <strong>to</strong> practical,<br />
business driven innovations, technology and<br />
services designed <strong>to</strong> help cus<strong>to</strong>mers’ success,<br />
lessen environmental impact and work more<br />
safely. Most importantly, <strong>the</strong> area incorporates<br />
information on Tier 4/Stage 3B solutions, <strong>the</strong><br />
D7E electric drive track-type trac<strong>to</strong>r, as well as<br />
The Caterpillar 993K large wheel loader<br />
The Caterpillar dumper 770<br />
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Caterpillars large wheel loader 998H<br />
connected worksite technology with next generation<br />
Product Link and new integrated Cat Grade Control. The<br />
area also presents <strong>the</strong> Caterpillar EcoDrive concept,<br />
simula<strong>to</strong>rs for several Cat products and consultancy for<br />
a quarry site assessment.<br />
O<strong>the</strong>r features of <strong>the</strong> Cat stand will include a large<br />
outside Cat Rental S<strong>to</strong>re area featuring information<br />
about <strong>the</strong> Caterpillar global rental network as well as <strong>the</strong><br />
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Press Inquiries<br />
Europe, Africa and Middle East<br />
Mia Karlsson<br />
Tel.: +41 (0) 22 849 46 62<br />
Fax: +41 (0) 22 849 99 93<br />
eMail: Karlsson_Mia@cat.com<br />
Internet: www.cat.com<br />
German presence, Cat Financial on-<strong>the</strong>-spot service and<br />
Cat Merchand<strong>is</strong>e shop with a wide selection of <strong>the</strong> wellknown,<br />
Cat-branded shoes, clo<strong>the</strong>s and accessories.<br />
Located in Building A4, <strong>the</strong> Caterpillar Industrial Power<br />
Systems Div<strong>is</strong>ion will feature it‘s complete range of<br />
Tier 4/Stage IIIB engines.<br />
The Caterpillar 993K large wheel loader<br />
About Caterpillar<br />
For more than 80 years, Caterpillar Inc. has been building <strong>the</strong> world’s infrastructure and, in partnership with its worldwide<br />
dealer network, <strong>is</strong> driving positive and sustainable change on every continent. With 2008 sales and revenues of<br />
$51.324 billion, Caterpillar <strong>is</strong> a technology leader and <strong>the</strong> world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining<br />
equipment, diesel and natural gas engines and industrial gas turbines. More information <strong>is</strong> available at www.cat.com..<br />
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ATLAS COPCO NEW MINETRUCK MT42 –<br />
FOR SUPERIOR PRODUCTIVITY IN UNDERGROUND HAULAGE!<br />
Atlas Copco’s new Minetruck MT42 represents our next generation of underground trucks.<br />
<strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong> high-speed 42 <strong>to</strong>nne articulated truck has been designed <strong>to</strong> maximize productivity as<br />
well as provide increased safety and excellent opera<strong>to</strong>r comfort in underground haulage<br />
applications. The Minetruck MT42 <strong>is</strong> available now in Scandinavia and Canada and will be<br />
launched globally in 2011.<br />
The Minetruck MT42<br />
The Minetruck MT42 <strong>is</strong> powered by a fuel efficient,<br />
low-em<strong>is</strong>sion Cummins QSX15 520 hp EPA Tier 3/Stage<br />
IIIA engine, coupled with proven drivetrain components,<br />
delivering reliable performance and high speed on ramps.<br />
The transm<strong>is</strong>sion has eight forward and two reverse<br />
gears and features a self-diagnostic system for rapid<br />
troubleshooting.<br />
Opera<strong>to</strong>r comforts in <strong>the</strong> standard ISO ROPS/FOPS<br />
certified cabin include an air suspended forward-facing<br />
seat, a clear, multifunction d<strong>is</strong>play moni<strong>to</strong>r, air conditioning<br />
and a trainer’s seat. The opera<strong>to</strong>r’s sound exposure <strong>is</strong><br />
below 80 dB (A) in <strong>the</strong> cabin. Front axle suspension fur<strong>the</strong>r<br />
contributes <strong>to</strong> opera<strong>to</strong>r comfort, while also allowing greater<br />
speeds on mine roadways.<br />
Proven performance<br />
An extensive, 12-month field test at Boliden’s Garpenberg<br />
mine in Sweden proved <strong>the</strong> capabilities of <strong>the</strong> Minetruck<br />
MT42, while also winning pra<strong>is</strong>e from <strong>the</strong> opera<strong>to</strong>rs. “The<br />
Minetruck MT42 has a lot of power and with its four wheel<br />
drive it can go anywhere,” says Stefan Olsson, a truck<br />
opera<strong>to</strong>r for mining contrac<strong>to</strong>r Euromining.<br />
Fellow opera<strong>to</strong>r, Jan Lehtinen also appreciates <strong>the</strong><br />
driving qualities of <strong>the</strong> new Minetruck. “The MT42 <strong>is</strong> able<br />
<strong>to</strong> go round corners that o<strong>the</strong>r trucks would need <strong>to</strong> back<br />
up again and again <strong>to</strong> get round. Both backwards and<br />
forwards, it takes corners smoothly,” he says.<br />
“Some trucks can lose traction on inclines, especially<br />
when <strong>the</strong>y are not carrying a load or in wet conditions. <strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong><br />
<strong>is</strong> no problem for <strong>the</strong> MT42, you just drive straight on.”<br />
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FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT:<br />
<strong>Advanced</strong> productivity<br />
Atlas Copco Underground Rock Excavation<br />
Product Manager, Large loaders and trucks<br />
Mark Smith<br />
Tel.: +46 (0)19 503 - 13 95<br />
Tel.: +46 (0)73 270 - 94 64<br />
eMail: mark.smith@se.atlascopco.com<br />
Internet: www.atlascopco.com<br />
Atlas Copco<br />
Communications Professional<br />
El<strong>is</strong>abeth Nilsson<br />
Tel.: +46 (0)19 670 - 70 19<br />
Tel.: +46 (0)70 670 - 82 67<br />
eMail: el<strong>is</strong>abeth.nilsson@se.atlascopco.com<br />
Internet: www.atlascopco.com<br />
The articulated steering increases maneuverability<br />
and allows agile cornering, while <strong>the</strong> dump system can<br />
d<strong>is</strong>charge a full load in just 13 seconds. Rear facing<br />
cameras, one backup camera and one loading camera<br />
covering <strong>the</strong> box, complement <strong>the</strong> opera<strong>to</strong>r’s view from<br />
<strong>the</strong> cabin.<br />
Minetruck MT42 during field tests at Bolidens Garpenberg Mine<br />
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Minetruck MT42 during field<br />
tests at Bolidens Garpenberg Mine<br />
The truck’s brakes are spring applied, hydraulic released<br />
(SAHR) – <strong>the</strong> safest in <strong>the</strong> industry. SAHR brakes eliminate<br />
<strong>the</strong> need for a separate parking brake, are low maintenance<br />
and provide extended service life. A service bay on <strong>the</strong> side<br />
of <strong>the</strong> truck allows easy access <strong>to</strong> filters, valve blocks and<br />
service points for daily maintenance and <strong>the</strong> cabin can be<br />
hydraulically tilted <strong>to</strong> expose <strong>the</strong> engine bay.<br />
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NEWS & REPORTS<br />
CONTITECH AT BAUMA 2010:<br />
HIGH-TECH IN THE SERVICE OF<br />
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION<br />
Conveyor belt systems help<br />
save energy and reduce CO2<br />
em<strong>is</strong>sions !<br />
• A new, more flexible ContiClean® A-H<br />
with improved low-temp res<strong>is</strong>tance<br />
• New application areas for SICON® belt<br />
conveyorsystem•SCRlineskeepconstruction<br />
machine engines cleaner • Hydraulic<br />
lines more pressure-res<strong>is</strong>tant all <strong>the</strong> time.<br />
Hanover, March 2010. ContiTech’s participation at<br />
bauma 2010 (hall B2, booth 303/400) focuses on technical<br />
innovations, eco-friendly, energy-efficient solutions and<br />
contributions <strong>to</strong> greater cost-efficiency. Core <strong>to</strong>pics are<br />
energy-efficient transport solutions, a low-temperatureres<strong>is</strong>tant<br />
conveyor belt with anti-stick properties, and<br />
SCR modules for exhaust gas purification in construction<br />
machines and heavy-duty hydraulic lines. „These<br />
days technical solutions alone no longer spell market<br />
success,“ says Hans-Jürgen Duensing, head of <strong>the</strong><br />
ContiTech Conveyor Belt Group. “That’s why we keep<br />
an eye on providing for sustainable operation in all our<br />
developments. Our conveyor belt solutions can help<br />
<strong>to</strong> eliminate large quantities of CO2.“ Günter Frölich,<br />
head of ContiTech Fluid Technology also attaches great<br />
importance <strong>to</strong> an environmental outlook: “Our SCR hose<br />
lines for exhaust gas purification systems in construction<br />
machines contribute <strong>to</strong> cleaner air. <strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong> <strong>is</strong> why <strong>the</strong>y are<br />
in such high demand.”<br />
ContiTech Conveyor Belt Group<br />
In Munich <strong>the</strong> ContiTech Conveyor Belt Group will be<br />
presenting a conveyor belt with an energy-optimized<br />
cover that can reduce <strong>the</strong> amount of energy a conveyor<br />
belt system consumes by up <strong>to</strong> 20 percent. Ano<strong>the</strong>r<br />
<strong>to</strong>pic of d<strong>is</strong>cussion <strong>is</strong> that of generating energy during<br />
downhill transport. It makes systems more economical<br />
and reduces <strong>the</strong> environmental impact. The Group <strong>is</strong>,<br />
moreover, also presenting a number of new products.<br />
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auma <strong>is</strong> <strong>the</strong> venue for <strong>the</strong> debut of <strong>the</strong><br />
latest addition <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> company’s range<br />
of ContiClean® A-H anti-stick conveyor<br />
belts, <strong>which</strong> have proven <strong>the</strong>mselves in<br />
flue-gas desulfurization systems and in<br />
<strong>the</strong> recycling industry. “The new type<br />
can also be formed in<strong>to</strong> a trough so that<br />
it <strong>is</strong> able <strong>to</strong> transport a lot more material<br />
than before,” says Andreas Ullmann,<br />
head of <strong>the</strong> Industry segment. “A flexible<br />
material on <strong>the</strong> underside of <strong>the</strong> belt also<br />
makes it suitable for use at temperatures<br />
as low as minus 25°.“<br />
The ContiTech Conveyor Belt Group‘s<br />
SICON® belt conveyor system makes<br />
for more cost-efficient, eco-friendly<br />
operations: “Thanks <strong>to</strong> its pouched shape,<br />
<strong>the</strong> SICON® deals with <strong>the</strong> transport of<br />
bulk goods in a wholly unique fashion,”<br />
explains Dr. Regina Gensigora, head of<br />
<strong>the</strong> Engineered Products segment. “<strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong><br />
flexible means of transport remains<br />
closed from feed point <strong>to</strong> d<strong>is</strong>charge point<br />
and <strong>is</strong> thus ideally suited <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> transport<br />
of goods that must be contained. What’s<br />
more <strong>the</strong> belt exhibits enormous dexterity<br />
in negotiating curves.” It <strong>is</strong> thus just<br />
right for transporting limes<strong>to</strong>ne, sand<br />
and gypsum as well as paper, tree bark,<br />
woodchips and salt.<br />
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ContiTech Fluid Technology<br />
ContiTech Fluid Technology kbrings two new products <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
show: 2nd generation SCR technology hose line modules that<br />
keep construction machine engines cleaner, and an expanded<br />
selection of hose line modules for hydraulic applications. “A<br />
technical highlight at <strong>the</strong> show <strong>is</strong> our range of complete line<br />
sets. They bear witness <strong>to</strong> our ability <strong>to</strong> offer cus<strong>to</strong>mers allembracing<br />
solutions,” says Robert Wurm, head of <strong>the</strong> Industrial<br />
Lines segment. “They are delivered <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> cus<strong>to</strong>mer with fitting<br />
markings and filled with oil. <strong>Th<strong>is</strong></strong> saves <strong>the</strong>m <strong>the</strong> bo<strong>the</strong>r of having<br />
<strong>to</strong> individually screw <strong>the</strong> lines <strong>to</strong>ge<strong>the</strong>r.”<br />
CONTITECH: The ContiTech Conveyor Belt Group‘s<br />
SICON® belt conveyor system makes for more costefficient,<br />
eco-friendly operations.<br />
(Pho<strong>to</strong>: ContiTech)<br />
CONTITECH: The ContiTech Conveyor Belt Group‘s<br />
SICON® belt conveyor system makes for more costefficient,<br />
eco-friendly operations.<br />
(Pho<strong>to</strong>: ContiTech)<br />
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Alongside its known SCR lines – tried and tested a<br />
million times over – ContiTech now also offers an advanced<br />
2nd generation version of <strong>the</strong> lines, equipped with heated<br />
quick connec<strong>to</strong>rs that guarantee that <strong>the</strong> medium always<br />
thaws, right up <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> plug-in connection. The connec<strong>to</strong>rs<br />
are available in two types: With PUR coating of <strong>the</strong> entire<br />
plug, <strong>which</strong> <strong>is</strong> suitable for high unit volumes and makes<br />
for a very compact solution overall, and as an extremely<br />
flexible modular system with hinged manifold sleeves and<br />
a separate heating component. The second version <strong>is</strong><br />
suitable, above all, for small <strong>to</strong> medium-size unit volumes. In<br />
future, ContiTech will also be offering three hose types for<br />
<strong>the</strong> SCR line: <strong>the</strong> previous standard solution; an advanced,<br />
higher-quality rubber hose; and a plastic solution.<br />
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FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CONTACT:<br />
ContiTech AG - Vice President Communications<br />
Anja Graf<br />
Vahrenwalder Straße 9<br />
30165 Hannover | Germany<br />
Tel.: +49 (0)511 - 938 - 11 90<br />
Fax: +49 (0)511 - 938 - 14 02 5<br />
eMail: anja.graf@contitech.de<br />
Internet: www.contitech.de<br />
ContiTech AG - Head of Technical Media Relations<br />
Mario Töpfer<br />
Vahrenwalder Straße 9<br />
30165 Hannover | Germany<br />
Tel.: +49 (0)511 - 938 - 13 04<br />
Fax: +49 (0)511 - 938 - 13 05<br />
eMail: mario.<strong>to</strong>epfer@contitech.de<br />
Internet: www.contitech.de<br />
The ContiTech AG<br />
With sales of approximately €20 billion<br />
in 2009 Continental <strong>is</strong> among <strong>the</strong> leading<br />
au<strong>to</strong>motive suppliers worldwide. As a<br />
supplier of brake systems, powertrain<br />
and chass<strong>is</strong> systems and components,<br />
instrumentation, infotainment solutions,<br />
vehicle electronics, tires and technical<br />
elas<strong>to</strong>mers, Continental contributes<br />
<strong>to</strong> enhanced driving safety and global<br />
climate protection. Continental <strong>is</strong> also<br />
a competent partner in networked<br />
au<strong>to</strong>mobile communication. Continental<br />
currently employs approximately 134,500<br />
in 46 countries.<br />
The ContiTech div<strong>is</strong>ion holds a global<br />
market leadership position for many nontire<br />
rubber products and <strong>is</strong> a special<strong>is</strong>t<br />
in plastics technology in <strong>the</strong> non-tire<br />
rubber sec<strong>to</strong>r. The div<strong>is</strong>ion develops and<br />
produces functional parts, components<br />
and systems for <strong>the</strong> au<strong>to</strong>motive and o<strong>the</strong>r<br />
key sec<strong>to</strong>rs of industry. It has a workforce<br />
of approximately 22.000 employees. In<br />
2009, ContiTech reported sales in <strong>the</strong> order<br />
of € 2.4 billion.<br />
CONTITECH: Alongside its known<br />
SCR lines – tried and tested a million<br />
times over – ContiTech now also offers<br />
an advanced 2nd generation version of<br />
<strong>the</strong> lines, equipped with heated quick<br />
connec<strong>to</strong>rs.<br />
(Pho<strong>to</strong>: ContiTech)<br />
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2010<br />
THE AMS-EVENT CALENDER<br />
Issue 01 | 2010<br />
6 Apr 2010 3rd International Exploration Forum - CESCO 2010<br />
April 2010<br />
Santiago, Metropolitana,<br />
Chile<br />
EVENTS<br />
www.cesco.cl/exploracion<br />
12 - 16 Apr 2010 EXPOMIN 2010 - The center of <strong>the</strong> world mining industry in Chile Santiago, Chile www.expomin.cl<br />
13 Apr 2010 Nunavut <strong>Mining</strong> Symposium - 2010 Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada www.nunavutminingsymposium.ca<br />
13 - 14 Apr 2010 GeoDrilling 2010<br />
Peterborough, United<br />
Kingdom<br />
www.geodrillingshow.com<br />
14 - 16 Apr 2010 <strong>Mining</strong> World Russia 2010 Moscow, Russia www.eventseye.com/fairs<br />
19 Apr 2010 GDMB - Fachausschuss für Bergmänn<strong>is</strong>che Ausbildung Rheinland, Germany www.gdmb.de<br />
19 - 24 Apr 2010 Bauma 2010 Munich, Germany www.bauma.de<br />
20 Apr 2010 Calgary <strong>Mining</strong> Annual Forum Calgary, Alberta, Canada www.meg.calgary.ab.ca<br />
20 Apr 2010 Wiederholungslehrgang Sprengtechnik<br />
27 Apr 2010 LatAm <strong>Mining</strong> Congress 2010<br />
27 Apr 2010 SIBMINING 2010 - Equipment<br />
Clausthal- Zellerfeld,<br />
Germany<br />
Coral Gables, Florida,<br />
USA<br />
Novosibirsk, Siberia,<br />
Russia<br />
www.fwt-clz.de<br />
www.terrapinn.com/2010/latmining<br />
www.mining.sibfair.ru/eng<br />
28 Apr 2010 Canadian <strong>Mining</strong> and Industrial Expo 2010 Sudbury, Ontario, Canada www.dacshows.com/mining<br />
28 Apr 2010 "Grundlehrgang Sprengtechnik "<br />
Clausthal- Zellerfeld,<br />
Germany<br />
www.fwt-clz.de<br />
28 - 29 Apr 2010 GDMB - Fachausschuss für Bergbau Brussels, Belgium www.gdmb.de<br />
May 2010<br />
11 - 14 Mai 2010 <strong>Mining</strong> & Asia Focus 2010 Shanghai, China www.miningasiaonline.com<br />
11 - 14 Mai 2010 Global <strong>Mining</strong> Technology Forum‘10 Istanbul) Istanbul, Turkey. www.fleminggulf.com<br />
17 Mai 2010 World <strong>Mining</strong> Investment Congress 2010 London, United Kingdom www.terrapinn.com/2010/mining<br />
25 Mai 2010 International <strong>Mining</strong> Investment Conference/Exhibition on Nigeria (IMICON) Abuja, Nigeria www.imicon.org<br />
26 - 27 Mai 2010 AIMS 2010 - Mineral Resources and Mine Development<br />
Aix-la-Chapelle,<br />
Germany<br />
www.aims.rwth-aachen.de/AIMS<br />
26 - 28 Mai 2010 Min Tech-2010 Karaganda, Kazakhstan www.kazexpo.kz/mintech<br />
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02 Jun 2010 Coal Congress of Turkey - 17th Zonguldak, Turkey www.komur.maden.org.tr<br />
03 Jun 2010 China International Coal Equipment/Mine Equipment Exhibition - CICEME 2010 Beijing, China www.ciceme.com/en<br />
06 - 10 Jun 2010 Copper 2010 7th International Copper Conference Hamburg, Germany www.CU2010.gdmb.de<br />
07 Jun 2010 Central Asia <strong>Mining</strong> Congress 2010 Almaty, Kazakhstan www.terrapinn.com/2010/camining<br />
08 - 10 Jun 2010 Euro Mine Expo 2010 Skelleftea, Sweden www.euromineexpo.com<br />
11 Jun 2010 61. Berg- und Hüttenmänn<strong>is</strong>cher Tag - „Ressourcen für die Mobilität“ Freiberg, Germany<br />
18 Jun 2010 Clausthaler Kongress für Bergbau & Rohs<strong>to</strong>ffe - MINING 2010<br />
21 - 22 Jun 2010 12. ABK – Aachener Altlasten- und Bergschadenkundliches Kolloquium<br />
Clausthal-Zellerfeld,<br />
Germany<br />
Aix-la-Chapelle,<br />
Germany<br />
www.tu-freiberg.de/forschungsforum<br />
www.bergbau.tu-clausthal.de/<br />
MINING2010<br />
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23 - 25 Jun 2010 CSG Drilling & Completions 2010 Br<strong>is</strong>bane, qLD, Australia www.iir.com.au/drilling<br />
27 - 29 Jun 2010 RMCMI 106th Annual Meeting and Convention Midway, Utah, USA<br />
01 - 07 Jul 2010<br />
July 2010<br />
Gemeinsame Tagung: GDMB Fachausschuss Lagerstätten - GDMB Fachausschuss<br />
Rohs<strong>to</strong>ffwirtschaft<br />
26 - 28 Jul 2010 Africa <strong>Mining</strong> Congress 2010<br />
27 - 29 Jul 2010 qME 2010 - queensland <strong>Mining</strong> and Engineering Exhibition<br />
Halle, Germany www.gdmb.de<br />
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AACHEN INTERNATIONAL MINING SYMPOSIA<br />
AIMS 2010:<br />
Third International Symposium<br />
“Mineral Resources and Mine Development”<br />
26 and 27 May 2010<br />
Aachen, Germany<br />
No minerals – no future!<br />
Nobody denies that <strong>the</strong> world will continue <strong>to</strong> need minerals in <strong>the</strong> future. But are we<br />
prepared <strong>to</strong> secure <strong>to</strong>morrows supply with critical raw materials? Which minerals will be<br />
needed, what will be <strong>the</strong>ir long-term demand and where are <strong>the</strong> deposits <strong>to</strong> accommodate<br />
<strong>the</strong>se requirements?<br />
Questions that will be d<strong>is</strong>cussed at <strong>the</strong> third international Symposium “Mineral Resources<br />
and Mine Development” within <strong>the</strong> scope of <strong>the</strong> conference series “Aachen International<br />
<strong>Mining</strong> Symposia”. Organized by <strong>the</strong> Institute of <strong>Mining</strong> Engineering I, RWTH Aachen<br />
University, in cooperation with <strong>the</strong> RAG Deutsche Steinkohle and <strong>the</strong> European Association<br />
of <strong>Mining</strong> Industries (Euromines) it <strong>is</strong> sponsored by European Technology Platform on<br />
Sustainable Mineral Resources (ETP SMR), Becker <strong>Mining</strong> Systems AG, Hilti and Sandvik.<br />
About 50 experts from Europe, Australia, Canada, India, Japan and <strong>the</strong> United States,<br />
representatives of European Min<strong>is</strong>tries and Geological Services as well as CEOs from<br />
international companies are invited <strong>to</strong> present <strong>the</strong>ir point of view <strong>to</strong> around 400<br />
participants. At a plenary session <strong>the</strong> European Technology Platform on Sustainable<br />
Mineral Resources (ETP SMR) will provide an interesting insight in<strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> EU Comm<strong>is</strong>ion´s<br />
Raw Materials Initiative (RMI).<br />
As sustainable management of mineral resources starts with <strong>the</strong> state-of-<strong>the</strong>-art extraction<br />
of raw materials, presentations at <strong>the</strong> Symposium also focus on practical <strong><strong>is</strong>sue</strong>s such as<br />
<strong>the</strong> physical development of mining projects covering modern production methods as well<br />
as prepara<strong>to</strong>ry and supporting <strong><strong>is</strong>sue</strong>s .<br />
Against <strong>the</strong> background of <strong>the</strong> imperial city of Aachen both <strong>the</strong> show at <strong>the</strong> venue and <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong>med Dinner Party will offer ample opportunity <strong>to</strong> get in contact with cus<strong>to</strong>mers and<br />
colleagues.<br />
For more information and pictures please have a look at:<br />
www.aims.rwth-aachen.de/AIMS<br />
or contact<br />
Ms. Mirjam Rosenkranz<br />
Symposium Secretariat<br />
Institute of <strong>Mining</strong> Engineering I<br />
RWTH Aachen University<br />
Wuellnerstr. 2<br />
52056 Aachen, Germany<br />
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