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EQUIPMENT
Ripping in
Socomec, based inMedesano, Italy, used
the Samoter exhibition to introduce a
new threemodel range of vibrating ripper
attachments for mining, quarrying and
demolition applications. The three new
attachments - the RVS 2100, RVS 3300
and RVS 4500 – cover carriers from 21
up to 60 tonne. According to the company,
they are the result of an extended
development and testing programme and
deliver excellent performance when working
withmedium-low hardnessmaterials, such
as gypsum and limestone, exceeding that
of hydraulic breakers of a similar category.
Completely fabricated from high
strength steel, the simple structure and
compact design minimises servicing
requirements, with the tooth - the only
wear component - being easy to replace,
says the company. Examples of the new
tools are nowworking on a number of
challenging jobsites and quarries around
the world.
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Nobody beatsBrokk
when it comes to demolition
at reconstructions or renovations of residential,
commercial or industrial facilities. This remote-
controlled, electric powerhouse combines
impressive hitting power with an outstanding
reach, while the operator works at a safe distance
from vibrations and falling debris.
Brokk is so light that it canwork even onweak
floors. So clever that it can take the stairs (or the
elevator) between floors. So effective that you see
the difference on the bottom line. In each project.
growth
Youhave tohave ahigh stockof spareparts.”
He admitted that some customersmight
have aperception thatChinesemachinery
suggested inferior quality, cheapmachines
andno aftersales. Bart said the company
was communicating themessageofGerman
quality, coveringmanufacturing, distribution,
R&D and thepeoplewho are employedby
the company. “Wehave industry experts
and theGermanname stands for quality.
Communicating this gives confidence to
customers.”
For themost part, Sanyworkswith
exclusive, establishednational dealers. “Sany
correctlywaits for the right partner,” saidBart.
“Nowwe covermost of the targetmarket.”
For excavators, he said the timewas right
to expanddistribution inEurope. “We are
embarkingonworkingwith exclusivedealers.
Wehave confidence in thequality.Wehave
no fears over thedurabilityor reliabilityof
theproduct.Wehaveno issueswith that. It’s
the samewith components –weuseproven
components.”
The five excavators currently inEurope are
trackedmodels, with twomoreduenext year.
Bart said, “Thebasemachine is there, but the
next generationmaybemore aesthetic– for
examplemaking the cabmoreEuropean.”
At the same time, Sanyhas alsobeen
workingon awheeled excavator concept in
China.Decroos said this couldbe introduced
toEurope at somepoint in the future. There
is a full rangeof excavators inChina, andhe
saidhe expected there tobe 10 to12models
inEuropewithin thenext 18months.
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Dust Control Technology’s DustBoss dust
suppressionmachines have gained Underwriters
Laboratories (UL) and Canadian Standards
Association certification (CSA) certification in the
USA and Canada. Threemachines have covered
- the DustBoss DB-30, DB-45 and DB-60 direct
drive designs thatwent through a lengthy testing
programme. Dust Control believes that these are
the first atomisedmisting units to gain this level of
accreditation. Using standards developed by UL and
CSA, the evaluation and certification processwas
conducted by SGS, a globally respectedNationally
Recognised Testing Laboratory (NRTL) accredited
by the USOccupational Safety andHealth
Administration (OSHA).
