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were easily able tomeet the client’s strict
quality requirements.”
He added that the systemhelped reduce
the team’s downtime on the project, with
continuous working from 7.00 am to
4.00 pm possible. “That made it easier
to comply with the tight schedule and
likewise made a key contribution to the
outstanding results,” he added.
Telematics
Theuseof remotemonitoring technology
– telematics – is taking hold across
the construction industry, and it was
something Florida, US-based contractor
The Turtle Companies found invaluable
for its largest ever project. It won the
contract to mill some 30 lane miles (48
km) of asphalt as part of the expansionof
Interstate 75 (I-75) and although it had
five milling machines working on the
project, the company experienced less
than 1% downtime.
TimHammer, maintenance supervisor
with The Turtle Companies said, “Our
Elite Maintenance Programme and a remarkable Guardian
Telematics System on our newer millingmachines has virtually
eliminated unexpected downtime.”
The maintenance programme calls for three hours of
maintenance after eight hours ofmilling, and in addition, all the
Ghanaian challenge
SDLGmachines impress in difficult conditions
G
hanaian company, JustmohGroup is
benefitting from the county’s economic
growthwith several road building
contracts. These include several schemes outside
Takoradi –westernGhana’s largest city –where
it has several SDLG units in its fleet, including
an LGS814L compactor, LGG8200 grader and an
LG956Lwheel loader.
Justice Amoh, CEO and founder of the
Justmoh Group said, “We have used other
brands of machinery but have found that
SDLG’smachinesweremore reliable and the
company has a best-in-class level of after sales support, through its dealer SMT
Ghana Ltd.”
Operator Michael Tugal added, “The SDLG LGG8200 (grader) gets the job done faster
than anymachine I have previously experienced. Themachine has very good down
force on the blade and rim pull. It is also comfortable to operate as iswell balanced,
with no tire spinning.”
This company’s LGS814L compactor is currently operatingwith a smooth drum but can
be adjusted to accommodate a pad foot. With a vibrating force of 264 kN this gives enough
power on the ground to simply and effectively compact an assortment of soil and rock
fillings. The fully enclosed cab has clear visibility and air conditioning – vital in a country
where average temperatures are over 30°C.
Justice Amoh, CEO and founder of
the Justmoh Group.
Minnichmachine-mounted drills
are availablewith a number of
features engineered to increase
safety and productivity
c
An addition to the GOMACO range is the new Commander
III slipform paver. The three-trackmachine has a Tier
4-compliant engine and features themanufacturer’s G+
control system and a new operator’s platformwith a pivoting
control console.
work crewmembers have been trained to recognise andperform
simple repairs as required.
TheGuardian systemmeanwhile, is a telematics solution from
Roadtec, whichTurtle has fitted to two of its Roadtec RX-600e
and two Roadtec RX-700e milling machines. It is designed
