international
construction
december 2014
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Concrete showcase
the PMH 80F-RL suitable formixing cement screeds, grout,
mortar, textured coatings, sealants, adhesives andother self-
levelling compounds.
Batches up to 350 lbs (160 kg) can be mixed at a time,
and the machine’s trolley means these can be moved and
placed by one person.The standard unit comes mounted
on heavy-duty castors for use on floors, and air-filled
tyres are available as an option.
Formwork manufacturer Pilosio will feature its
Magnum Evo panel formwork at the show. The
modular system can be used vertically or horizontally
and requires only one tie rod per 1.8 m
2
and one
connection clamp every 3.6m
2
. The capacity is 80 kN/
m² for walls and 150 kN/m² for columns.
The steel framework is available either painted or
powder-coated and the facing material can be either
traditional phenol film-coated birchply, or suppliedwith
a one- or two-sided plastic coating.
Also on show will be the company’s MP heavy duty tower
system.The system comprises simplemodular components and
a rangeof accessories, allowing it tobeused for either scaffolding
or shoring. Each vertical support has a capacity of 200 kN, or
800 kN for a four-leg tower.
General equipment
Caterpillar will use the show to unveil its E2 series of five new
compact radius excavators from3.5 to8.5 tonnes. Akey feature
is the new High Definition Hydraulic (HDH) system, which
has load sensing and flow sharing capabilities leading to better
precision, performance and controllability. In addition to these
improvements, Caterpillar said closer integration with the
18 kW engine on the 303.5E2 has delivered -8% lower fuel
consumption and +7%more efficiency than the E-seriesmodel
it replaces.
The 305.5E2, 305E2, 304E2 and 303.5E2 all include a
redesigned operator station which includes a wider opening, a
high quality suspension seat, easy to adjust arm rests and an
overall improved ergonomic layout. Caterpillar said, a new
interlocking front window system, updated operator interface
controls and all pilot controlsmeant thesemachines offered the
best operator environment in their class.
The E2 models are equipped with a digital control panel
designed for Cat compact excavators, the company’s Complete
Operation, Maintenance, Performance, and Security System
(COMPASS) system. This includes an anti-theft system,
which requires a five-digit alphanumeric password to start the
machine, an automatic engine-idle selection and an adjustable
auxiliary-flow control for work tools.
Subaru Industrial Engines’ standwill feature two newV-Twin
engines, the 35 hp (26 kW) EH90 and 40 hp (30 kW) EH99.
The company says these air-cooled gasoline engines are suitable
for applications including concrete polishers, ride-on trowels
and utility vehicles.
The 1-litre class engines feature heavy-duty connecting rods,
large crankshaft bearings and three-ringpistons. Subaru says the
hardened exhaust valve and seats canhandle high temperatures,
which improves engine performance, efficiency and overall life
of the engine. Temperature sensors are located on the engine
heads and have an optional engine shutoff to prevent any
damage from overheating.
In addition, the standard four-cycle engines feature a dual
element air filter that protects the engine fromdust and reduces
maintenance. An optional Donaldson canister style air cleaner
has an inlet pre-cleaner, which offers additional filtration by
removing a majority of the particles before they reach
the filter, minimising maintenance and extending the
intervals between cleanings or filter changes.
Perhaps surprisingly, exhibitions like World of
Concretearegoodplaces tofindoutabout shows inother
parts of theworld. For example, Brazilian construction and
construction equipment association Sobratema will be at
the event promoting its Construction Expo 2016, which
will take place São Paulo in June 2016.This is expected to
attract some 20,000 visitors from theBrazilian construction
industry and keymunicipalities.
This year’s expowill be themed “Cities inMotion - Solutions
inConstruction forBrazil’sMunicipalities”andwill focuson the
constructionneeds of Brazil’smajor cities andmunicipalities.
But with 1,100 exhibitors taking part in the exhibition, this
preview covers only a fractionof thenew equipment thatwill be
ondisplay. As ever, the bestway tofindoutwhat’s new atWorld
of Concrete is to visit the show for yourself.
iC
Terexwill present
an updated
version of its Bid-
Well 4800 roller
paver.
E-Z Drill will be showing its three-model range of carrier-
mountedmulti-gang drills.
Subaruwill be
featuring its new
40 hp (30 kW)
EH99 gasoline
engine, which
is designed for
applications
including
concrete
polishers, ride-
on trowels and
utility vehicles.
