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Continental to launch LD-Master L5 Traction radial tyre at Bauma 2022

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Continental plans to present its latest construction-grade tyre at Bauma 2022, in Munich, Germany, next month, saying that the new LD-Master L5 Traction radial tyre is ready for demanding conditions and fitted with tyre sensors straight out of the factory.

The LD-Master L5 Traction radial tyre expands the ContiEarth range, initially in size 35/65 R33, with its construction specifically designed for loaders operating on abrasive surfaces and in face working jobs where high productivity and assured vehicle uptime are of upmost importance.

The reinforced 3* carcass satisfies the highest load carrying capacity requirements, even under extensive production cycles, according to Continental. The L5 traction tread pattern protects the carcass and ensures smooth and safe operation on site, while the solid tread block design provides secure traction. The extra deep tread and sidewall protection also make the tyre more robust and ensure long-term productivity.

To minimise idle time and ensure serviceability even under harsh conditions, the special tyres fitted to machinery should be controlled as precisely as possible. The LD-Master L5 Traction is fitted with an integrated tyre sensor, ex-factory, making monitoring possible in real time. The sensor monitors temperature and tyre pressure, assuring at all times the most efficient operation mode for a long tyre life.

In addition to the LD-Master L5 Traction, Continental plans to present its EM-Master E3/L3 as 65-series for construction/surface applications at Bauma 2022 and a sneak preview of a new solid skid steer tyre.

Bauma 2022 will be running from October 24-30, in Munich, Germany.

Magna Tyres to unveil two new mining patterns at Bauma 2022

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Magna Tyres says it intends to unveil two new mining patterns at Bauma 2022 in Munich, Germany, in October.

The company will showcase a selection of products on its 106 sq.m booth, with the main priority being the introduction for the very first time of the all-new Magna MU30 mining pattern (pictured) for underground trucks and wheel loaders.

The Magna MU30 incorporates a number of innovative features and benefits including massive lugs and a cut-resistant centre to ensure an extremely robust tread area leading to increased service life, the company says. A specially reinforced radial casing provides outstanding damage resistance and load capacity plus even more rugged sidewalls guarantee increased shock and abrasion resistance, it added.

Production of the Magna MU30 has already commenced in size 26.5R25, with size 29.5R25 becoming available in August.

Magna Tyres also plans to showcase a new OTR pattern at the event – the Magna MA60 articulated dump truck (ADT) tyre.

This pattern will offer a unique tread lug and groove to give a powerful forward and lateral traction arrangement plus superior operator comfort, Magna says. A radial E3/L3 long-lasting tread ensures maximised productivity and reduced long-term operating costs, while a special rubber compound combined with an exceptionally robust casing guarantee even greater resistance to damage impact, the company claims.

The MA60 will eventually become available in size 800/80R29.

Bauma 2022 will run from October 24-30 in Munich, Germany.

Tsurumi to bring the pump workshop to Bauma 2022

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Tsurumi, a dewatering pump leader, says it will be lifting the veil on its new safety pumps at Bauma 2022, in Munich, Germany, in October, offering visitors the chance to learn how to service a pump properly.

For the first time, the exhibitor is coming to the show with a workbench where visitors can demonstrate their skills. The task is to service a pump, especially in the sensitive areas of hydraulics and electrics, reinforcing the need to carry out regular maintenance to avoid pump failures.

Safety is also the focus of the new product presentation, which the Japan-based company has saved as a further treat.

For the first time, the company will showe the KRDX, a model in its new series of safety pumps that are approved according to IECEx and ATEX standards.

The three-phase submersible heavy-duty pumps are designed for slurry drainage/pumping and have motor outputs from 3.7 kW to 7.5 kW. They are equipped with an agitator and an outlet of up to 100 mm to pass solids up to 33 mm in size. Tsurumi states a pumping capacity of 2,200 litres/min.

Completing the safety trifecta will be Tsurumi’s Connect system for monitoring of pumps and other machines, including those from third parties. Via a small box on the unit, the operator can determine the location, read out performance data and set alarm and error scenarios. The aim is to raise safety and efficiency to a new level, with the first systems already in use on the market.

The manufacturer will also use the show, taking place on October 24-30, to provide information on many other pump models, including the residue dewatering pump LSC2.75S, and the KTZ and KRS pump series.

Yanmar strives for smart electrified systems integrator status at Bauma 2022

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Yanmar, a provider of power solutions and industrial machinery, is introducing its electrification strategy for off-road vehicles and equipment at Bauma 2022, in Munich, Germany, the world’s biggest construction equipment exhibition.

Yanmar will showcase its off-road product portfolio, commitment to customer lifecycle value and future vision for industrial equipment, including the following highlights:

  • Electrification strategy for e-powertrains;
  • Electric equipment demonstrator;
  • Yanmar/ELEO modular, high-density battery system; and
  • Extended five-year warranty for TN Series engines

Yanmar will establish itself as the all-in-one systems integrator for smart electrified power solutions tailored to the application-specific needs of individual OEMs, it says. In its capacity as a systems integrator, Yanmar will implement system engineering, design and manufacturing of e-powertrains, while also providing control development, system evaluation, procurement, manufacturing and quality assurance.

Tomohisa Tao, President Yanmar Power Technology Co. Ltd, said: “As Yanmar looks to meet the challenges of the coming century, our transformation will encompass new products with alternative fuel technologies. Our aim, together with our dealers and OEM partners, in this strategy is to build stronger relationships and create even greater customer value with new-energy technology. We will work hard to support our OEM partners and customers to achieve their environmental and performance goals.”

At Bauma 2022 on October 24-30, Yanmar will show an electrified demonstration vehicle that shows the practical application of the company’s system integrator technologies. Powered by an efficient electric drive and hard working 48 V batteries with fast charging capability, the electric excavator is a quiet, zero-emission machine designed to meet the most demanding emissions restrictions.

An important milestone for realising the urgent environmental challenges that must be overcome is Yanmar’s acquisition of battery-technology company ELEO, a fast-growing developer and manufacturer of high-performance modular battery systems. This acquisition will further Yanmar’s electrified powertrain capabilities with versatile, customised solutions for off-road applications. ELEO is building a new battery production plant, increasing its annual battery production capacity tenfold to 500 MWh – the equivalent of approximately 10,000 battery packs.

The company is also launching a new 5-year warranty (or 5,000 hours) offer, further enhancing sustainability and extended ownership of the current line-up of clean diesel solutions during the transformation to carbon-neutral power solutions, it says. This extended warranty is free of charge and valid for TN Series engines sold in Europe and operating on European territory.

Yanmar says it has already embarked on several new-energy projects in various business lines, including hydrogen-powered co-generation, research into hydrogen fuel marine engines, bio-gas cogeneration, dual-fuel power solutions with natural gas, fuel cell marine technology, smart agriculture and resource recycling technologies.

Berco to shed light on Aftermarket undercarriage parts spinoff plans at Bauma 2022

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Berco, a leading manufacturer and supplier of undercarriage parts, has chosen Bauma 2022, in Munich, Germany, to reveal to the world the company-wide transformation which it is undergoing.

The Italy-based company is setting its path to become a truly global service provider, reaching far beyond the delivery of components for the undercarriage, to satisfy a diversity of market segments, it says.

Proximity to both Original Equipment and Aftermarket customers is at the heart of this new strategy, with data management gathered through Berco’s latest digital applications playing a key role. This, ultimately, will further strengthen its technical expertise when creating tailored solutions for each customer around the world, it says.

Berco’s transformation is designed to satisfy the market demand to meet increasingly individual requirements. To this end, Berco has decided to increase its technical presence in the geographical areas closest to its customers.

The US, first, will receive additional focus, with the company strengthening its level of support on the ground. This approach will soon be replicated in other important markets such as Asia, where Berco will not only offer support to its important Asian customers, but equally to its American and European ones, whose presence in the continent is growing.

“In collaboration with our customers, our goal is to develop the best solution for each of their specific requirements and applications in any environment, wherever in the world,” Piero Bruno (pictured), CEO of Berco, said.

The key step forward involves the placing of the Aftermarket at the centre of the company’s development. This has resulted in the creation of a spin-off, solely dedicated to the Aftermarket, with all its operations bundled. The focus of this business entity will be a customer-specific service based on a new supplychain concept. This dedicated team is headed by Diego Buffoni and located in Bologna, Italy, Berco explained.

“The core impact of this transformation process, however, is the incorporation of 4.0 digitalisation standards,” the company said. “With over 100 years of expertise in both development and engineering, Berco is now benefitting even more due to its approach to data management. Data, which are generated in the field by Berco’s latest patented ‘Smart Undercarriage’ system, as well as by the revamped ‘Bopis Life’ application, are evaluated and processed through the company’s R&D department. The data archive will be the source for any future systems solutions for both Original Equipment and the Aftermarket.”

Berco’s solutions will be presented and on display at Bauma 2022, at the thyssenkrupp Group, during the event, which takes place on October 24-30.

Enerpac ready to do the heavy lifting at Bauma 2022 in Munich

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Enerpac, a leader in high pressure hydraulic tool, controlled force products, portable machining, on-site services and solutions for precise positioning of heavy loads, plans to use the upcoming Bauma 2022 fair in Munich, Germany, to showcase not only its construction-focused offering, but solutions for handling and maintaining mining equipment.

The centrepiece of the Enerpac stand at Bauma 2022 from October 24-30 will be the new SBL600 telescopic hydraulic gantry, along with the company’s entry-level gantry system for handling mining equipment – the ML40 Mini Lift Gantry. The new E-mover battery-powered load skate will also be demonstrated together with the SCJ-Series 50T Cube Jacks-Ups. The stand will also feature the Enerpac Power Riser for safe and mobile load lifting of mining vehicles.

Demonstrating the benefits of synchronised heavy lifting is the theme of the Enerpac booth. In addition to the hydraulic gantries and cube jacks, the booth will feature a JS-250 Jack-Up, and multi-point lifting EVO system used to maintain mining shovels.

SBL600 Hydraulic Gantry

The SBL600 Super Boom Lift hydraulic gantry is a three-stage telescopic hydraulic cylinder with rectangular boom for increased capacity and first stage lifting capacity of 674 tons (611 t) and 416 tons at the third stage. The SBL600 fits in nicely between the SBL600 and SBL900 gantries, offering a lifting height of 10.6 m, compared with 8.6 m and 11.3 m, respectively.

Jeremy Stubbs, Commercial Director, Enerpac Heavy Lifting Technology, said: “Ease of transportation is another key benefit of the new gantry. A foldable boom allows for shipping on standard flatbed trucks without special permitting and routing. In addition, with the self-weight less than 9,100kg, the SBL600 allows for transport of two legs on a single road truck trailer.”

Enerpac Power Riser Lifting Jack

The Enerpac Power Riser Lifting Jack is a self-locking jack that performs automatic locking during lifting, lowering and holding. Available with 54 ton, 90 ton, 136 ton and 181 ton capacities with either pneumatic or electric pumps, the Power Riser Litfer is supplied with 3.5 m pendant cord for air-driven units with pneumatic valves and 6 m pendant cord for electric-driven units, keeping operators away from the load. It is a readily-portable unit with 102 mm ground clearance for transport over rough terrain. A three-position handle, meanwhile, provides easy tilt back and transport, the company says.

Synchronised lifting

Accurate synchronised heavy lifting is the hallmark of Enerpac heavy lifting systems, which is exemplified by the SCJ-Series Cube Jacks and Enerpac’s larger JS-Series Jack-Up.

The Enerpac Cube Jack has set the standard for ease-of-use and productivity for compact, portable lifting solutions, according to the company. It uses a base lifting frame and self-aligning, lightweight steel cribbing blocks – together with automatic incremental locking – to provide high-capacity and stabilised lifting. It is a safer, controlled, more efficient and environmentally friendly alternative to climbing jacks with tropical hardwood cribbing, Enerpac says.

Enerpac JS-Series Jack-Up systems

The Enerpac JS-Series Jack-Up Systems have transformed the way many heavy-lift projects are executed, Enerpac says.

The Jack-Up is a synchronised lifting and lowering system with self-contained hydraulics in each unit for uncluttered work areas. Loads are lifted in increments as steel boxes, called “barrels”, are stacked together to form lifting towers to mechanically hold the load. The JS-250 Jack-Up system uses computer controls for seamless synchronous control, raising and lowering all towers at the same time. Capacities of the JS-Series Jack-up range from the JS-125’s 125 ton (500-ton lift with four towers) capacity to the JS-750, 750 ton (3,000-ton lift with four towers) capacity, with each solution offering lifting heights from 6 m to 20 m, respectively.

Smooth mover – Trolley System and Jack-Up combination

Electric trolleys like the Enerpac ETR provide distinct advantages over traditional methods of transport, such as skidding systems, Enerpac states. When it comes to speed, the ETR can travel as fast as 50 m/h when loaded. To help tackle large structures, the ETR has a capacity of 500 kN/50 t per trolley. They also offer continuous movement and power via wireless radio control and a self-contained electric drive unit. When used in combination with the SCJ-Series Cube Jack and JS-Series Jack-Up, they provide greater flexibility for moving heavy loads, Enerpac says.

E-mover load skate

The new Enerpac EMV-Series E-mover battery-powered load skate is a self-propelled skate featuring a central load bearing plate. It is designed to be used in conjunction with the Enerpac MLS-Series wheeled load skates. The E-mover on show at Bauma 2022 will include a hydraulic lifting cylinder in place of a load bearing plate and has a 50-t load capacity split between the E-mover and wheeled load skate. The self-propelled skate and lifting cylinder are operated by a wireless remote control, while battery life for the E-mover is expected to be between 3-5 hours dependent on usage.

Heavier lifts with Strand Jacks and EVO Synchronised Lifting

Enerpac strand jacks pack tremendous lifting capacity into a small footprint, acting like a linear winch. This sees a bundle of steel cables or strands guided through a hydraulic cylinder; above and below the cylinder are anchor systems with wedges that grip the strand bundle. By stroking the cylinder in and out while the grips are engaged in the anchors, a lifting or lowering movement is achieved, the company explains. The motion of the cylinders is driven by hydraulic power packs, with the Enerpac SCC software program synchronising the motion of the strand jacks and adjusting the motion to the loads per lifting point.

An Enerpac EVO multipoint synchronised lifting system is used to simultaneously control up to 12 cylinders, creating a highly accurate and synchronised lift. Operated using a PLC, hydraulic cylinders connected to an EVO Synchronous Lifting Pump enabling each lifting point to be monitored and controlled by a single operator. The EVO pump maintains accurate positional control within 1 mm between lagging and leading cylinders and includes built-in warning and stop alarms for optimum safety.

Enerpac’s EVO synchronous lifting system recently came to the rescue of WesTrac in Western Australia, with the Caterpillar dealer in need of an efficient, portable and safe solution to lift its Cat® 994K wheel loader.

iDig ready to offer excavator operators a new dimension in guidance tech

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France-based iDig is readying a new tool in its attempts to improve excavator guidance at construction, mining and infrastructure sites, with iDig 3D Connect set to launch at the Bauma 2022 show in Munich, Germany.

With the iDig system operators can manage distances, depths and desired slopes through a combination of advanced technologies that use no cables, are powered by radio communication and come with simplified installation and solar charging.

“True to iDig’s signature less-is-more concept, the 3D Connect has just one GPS/GNSS that’s easily removable for use as a rover,” the company said. “This feature marks a major breakthrough in excavator guidance because it enables contractors to easily stake out points and map a site just like surveyors.”

Traditionally, only companies with an in-house surveyor would stand to benefit from 3D guidance because most equipment is sold with one or more permanently installed GNSS receptors. This requires either an expensive, independent GNSS, or working with a surveyor to stake out the points that determine the boundaries of a site.

For this reason, 3D excavator guidance is often only called-upon for large scale infrastructure projects.

The iDig 3D Connect will disrupt all this, expanding the benefits of 3D to more companies, allowing even faster finish times on projects, the company says.

For users new to 3D guidance, the main advantage is that the software works with a GNSS-generated site map, enabling precision digging relative to the area and making the process even quicker, simpler and more eco-friendly than with 2D.

More appealing features will be revealed at the 3D Connect launch in Munich this October, including another that’s unique to the industry, according to iDig CEO, Albert Gamal.

“The software is so easy that even operators new to 3D guidance will be able to understand the workflow,” says Gamal, hinting at what’s to come.

iDig says its 2D Touch system changed the excavator guidance industry, offering time and costs savings for construction businesses of all sizes.

iDig 2D guidance is a wireless, solar-powered system that pays for itself in just three to nine months, depending on the user’s expenses. The equipment eliminates the need for manual grade checking, either by the operator or a second-party grade checker. It has also been used on large mining-sized excavators in Australia.

At the 2021 Forexpo in Mimizan, iDig was honoured with a Safety Award for eliminating the need for dangerous descents into trenches and reducing the frequent machine starts and stops, which not only consume excess of fuel, but cause needless fatigue to the operator.

Starting in October, Gamal and his team expect to greatly enhance iDig’s contribution to the industry by offering one of the most affordable and user-friendly 3D systems that will – once again – change the way operators work.

Bosch Rexroth opens up BODAS software use, lays groundwork for off-highway automation

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Bosch Rexroth says it is opening up its mobile electronics software, BODAS, to all manufacturers and partners as part of a move to help OEMs speed up the launch of new machines and functions.

The company plans to offer manufacturers of off-highway machines free access to the entire standard portfolio of BODAS software for controlling mobile machines, with the company set to highlight this at the upcoming Bauma 2022 event in Munich, Germany, in October. Via the digital myBODAS platform, OEMs can download validated software packages for a range of applications, free of charge, in order to test them and adapt them to suit their own requirements.

Proven modules within the platform minimise the time, investment risks and costs involved, with the service only billed via a payment model based on credits if the software is used during series production. This makes it easy to use, flexible and transparent, Bosch Rexroth says.

“Whether it be hydraulic control, automation, connectivity or electrification – software plays a central role in the highly dynamic off-highway market,” the company says. “In order to achieve success with their mobile machines, OEMs must reduce the development time in a cost-effective manner while reducing functional and financial risks.”

Following registration and confirmation of the terms and conditions of use, the individual modules in the BODAS application software (AS), such as the eDA for the drivetrain, are then available. The modules are developed in accordance with current standards and already meet functional safety requirements, the company says. As a result, Bosch Rexroth helps manufacturers of any size to cope with increasing complexity in vehicle development, to compensate for a lack of know-how or resources and to update or expand their offering more quickly, it added.

“This way, the OEMs’ software developers can concentrate on selected customer values and speed up the launch of new functions and machines,” the company said. “They can also scale their own offering more quickly with software modules validated for Rexroth hardware.”

The open ecosystem of BODAS is being expanded all the time with standardised, extensively documented modules. myBODAS, thus, offers a toolkit for various control tasks involving mobile machines which is always up to date, the company explains. The growing need for automation solutions and the rapidly increasing number of assistance functions such as payload estimation, position sensing or surround sensing also make the system an attractive proposition.

Related to this, the company will present an integrated portfolio for the needs-based automation of off-highway machines, such as excavators, wheel loaders and telehandlers, at Bauma 2022.

The assistance functions cover advanced sensor systems and intuitive operating devices, including driver assistance functions for more efficient working and even virtual walls and emergency braking assistants for greater work safety. Ready-to-use software modules help to reduce the integration time into existing and future vehicle architectures and speed up their market launch, the company says. And, as a hardware platform for higher automation levels, Bosch Rexroth will announce a microprocessor-based, ROS2-compatible robotic control unit.

The automation portfolio presented at Bauma 2022 will be based on the BODAS platform for hardware, software and telematics.

The current range of assistance functions for productive and safe working processes includes easier levelling, load capacity measurement during handling operations, electronic vibration damping and various motion control systems for wheel loaders and telehandlers. Virtual walls and virtual rotary limiting systems protect the immediate surroundings by preventing the machine from accidentally leaving the safe working area. A number of functions can be adapted for other sectors, for example for tractor front loaders.

A ground-breaking HMI concept provides an intuitive user experience, the company says. This is based on ergonomic Sense+ joysticks with multi-dimensional optical and haptic feedback as well as high-resolution, high-contrast and glove-operable BODAS displays with easy-to-record visualisations for the relevant assistance functions.

The BODAS ecosystem also includes telematic modules for remote updates over the air, software remote maintenance and interfaces for transferring the wide range of operating data generated by the automation functions to ERP systems and their digital processes.

The new sensor systems for ultrasound, radar and inertial measuring systems form the basis for numerous other automation functions by recognising objects in the surroundings and recording the position of the kinematic systems with respect to each other via acceleration. There are plans to add extra functions and sensors such as LiDAR on a step-by-step basis, the company says.

For object recognition and terrain mapping, Bosch Rexroth is working with Bosch to develop a ROS2-compatible perception stack. On this basis, Bosch Rexroth plans to offer complete function packages in the future – from sensor integration and object recognition to machine intervention.

The new control platform is currently being developed, with prototypes for pilot projects available from the middle of 2023.

Hyundai Construction Equipment to enter the ADT market with 30- and 45-t models

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Hyundai Construction Equipment (HCE) is set to display 23 machines at bauma 2022 in Munich, in October, with some of the key highlights being a new ADT and a concept hydrogen vehicle.

The company’s stand is 30% larger than in previous years, representing the ongoing growth journey it is on.

HCE’s stand will reveal Hyundai’s position as a technology leader, with a clear roadmap to a cleaner, safer and more productive construction site, whatever the industry sector, it said.

The entry of the company into the articulated dump truck (ADT) market involves the launch of two models, using proven, innovative design and technology to deliver high productivity and superior mobility on site, the company says.

Aimed at the 30-t and 45-t sectors, the HA30A and HA45A are built around a full-time six-wheel drive concept, with front and rear limited slip differentials and a longitudinal differential than can be manually locked, for maximum drive and traction on difficult terrain.

The two ADTs are the first visible sign of the new cooperation between Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe (HCEE) and Hyundai Doosan Infracore (HDI), since the purchase of the Doosan business last year by Hyundai Heavy Industries Group.

The HW155H concept wheeled excavator, powered by a hydrogen fuel cell, meanwhile, features a 14-t payload that can offer eight hours of operation with a 20-minute refuelling time, according to the company. It is based on proven hydrogen commercial vehicle technology, according to the company, with the only emission from the machine being water.

The trucks have a compact chassis design to aid manoeuvrability, with a sloping rear frame and a front-mounted differential integrated into the ZF transmission, allowing for a shorter front frame section.

This, the company says, results in the smallest turning radius in the sector and outstanding stability.

Self-levelling hydro-gas suspension on the front axle further supports a comfortable ride, delivering maximum tractability in tough ground conditions, it said. The turning ring is mounted in front of the chassis articulation point, resulting in an equal weight distribution to the front wheels in all driving situations for increased stability and traction.

Having equal weight distribution allows the operator to use the limited slip differentials with just a 45° locking value, maintaining drive to both front wheels even when steering. The two rear axles employ a tandem bogie drive design, with a single central differential and twin internal gear drives on each side of the truck. These tandem reduction gearboxes rotate in total by almost 40°, allowing maximum oscillation of the rear axles to maintain ground contact on rough terrain, the company said. The single central differential increases ground clearance beneath the truck.

The HA30A and HA45A are equipped with a full hydraulic retarder, combined with an electronic engine brake as standard. This supports the oil-cooled wet disc brakes to achieve an extended service lifetime of up to 15,000 hours. A hydraulically-activated mechanical parking brake, meanwhile, holds the machine when stationary.

The trucks are supplied with a gradient meter, with flip-over protection and a Body Over Centre of Gravity function, to assist drivers when tipping and operating on rough terrain. The sloping rear chassis section evenly spreads the load between the front and rear axles.

The HA30A has a 16.8 cu.m heaped body capacity that rises to 17.8 cu.m with a tailgate fitted. The larger HA45A offers a 24.4 cu.m heaped capacity, rising to 26 cu.m with a tailgate.

Both dump bodies can be optionally heated by the engine exhaust gases to prevent freezing and sticking of materials when operating in colder temperatures. Internal wear plates are available as an option for hard rock use.

Hyundai has employed powerful EU Stage V-compliant Scania diesel engines to power both trucks. The HA30A uses a five-cylinder, 9.3-litre, DC9 turbocharged diesel, developing 276 kW and 1,876 Nm of torque. The larger HA45A employs a six-cylinder, 12.7-litre DC13 diesel engine, producing a maximum 368 kW and 2,476 Nm of torque. Both engines drive through eight-speed ZF automatic transmissions, with integrated retarders.

The torque converter has lock-up in all gears, reducing fuel consumption and increasing efficiency. Fuel, AdBlue diesel engine exhaust fluid and a standard auto-lube greasing system can all be easily accessed from ground level, for improved site safety. The engine canopy tilts forward for access to filters and fill points, while the complete cab structure can also be tilted towards the rear of the truck to provide access for repair and maintenance.

Hyundai’s Himate telematic monitoring system is standard, with satellite and GSM connectivity, to reach the most inaccessible construction and mining sites across the world. This allows customers to remotely monitor productivity, fuel consumption, system warning and maintenance status, reducing unplanned downtime and improving fleet utilisation.

With the most spacious ROPS/FOPS cab on the market, the Hyundai ADT features an ergonomic layout to the controls, which are easily reached from the high-quality air-suspended operator’s seat.

There is plenty of storage around the cab interior, with room for an optional cool/hot box and 12 V power sockets for operator phones and other accessories. Full cab climate control is standard on both models and the cab boasts an internal sound level of just 72 dB(A) for maximum comfort throughout the working day, the company says.

The sloping bonnet provides an excellent view to the front of the truck and there are sliding side windows with hand rails to the side of the seat. A comprehensive monitor panel provides an integrated payload meter, to prevent overloading and to record productivity. Diagnostic functions are included within the monitoring system and the operator can remotely check hydraulic and transmission oil levels from the cab.

A gradient metre ensures that the truck is driven safely within its limits, while an integrated rear-view camera and large mirrors provide excellent all-round visibility, when reversing under an excavator or into the tipping area, the company claims.

The Hyundai HA30A and HA45A articulated dump trucks provide an ideal excavating partner for a wide range of crawler excavators and wheeled loading shovels, according to the company. Designed primarily for major earthmoving and muck shifting projects, highways construction and mine and quarry operations, Hyundai’s articulated haulers provide maximum drive and traction in the worst site conditions, maintaining all-year round productivity for the customer, it says.

MTG to launch GET detection and new bucket lip system at bauma 2022

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MTG, a Barcelona-based specialist in the design and manufacture of high-quality wear solutions for earth moving machinery, is planning to present some major new innovations at the upcoming bauma 2022 event in Munich, on October 24-30, it says.

Among the mining-related launches due to be presented at the world’s biggest trade fair are the launch of VEEMET, a versatile system for excavators and loaders of between 20 and 250 t equipped with plate lip buckets; and its own ground engaging tool (GET) detection system called GET DETECTION.

As the successor to the well-known STARMET system, VEEMET has been optimised for an increased performance and user-friendliness, according to MTG. It offers improved stability due to its V-shaped fitting, which provides more resistance against torsional loads.

VEEMET also features an optimised locking option for quick and easy assembly and disassembly; reinforced pins; and a slim tooth design for enhanced penetration and increased machine efficiency, MTG says.

The wide range of self-sharpening teeth and plate lip adapter designs are suitable for any construction, quarrying and mining application, providing a better digging performance, it says.

in terms of GET detection systems, MTG says it is the first major player in the industry that has developed its own in-house platform.

The launch of GET DETECTION follows successful field tests in Europe and Australia, where the system – made up of magnetic field sensors and actuators integrated in the corresponding GET components, antennas, ECUs and an operator tablet – was able to show its ability to improve operational safety and avoid unplanned downtime, MTG said.

“MTG’s GET DETECTION system, the first series of in-house developed DIGITAL SOLUTIONS, detects GET detachment in less than three seconds with zero false alarms,” the company says.

At MTG’s booth at bauma 2022 (437 in Hall A6), there will be a display of the GET DETECTION system for visitors to learn live how it works.