The 2016 crème de la crème

Here’s presenting a sneak peek of Bauma Conexpo India 2016

15th December 2016, curtain comes down on Bauma Conexpo India 2016 – the international trade fair for construction machinery, building material machines, mining machines and construction vehicles held in Gurgaon. The 4-day long extravaganza came to an end after showcasing the best product innovations of 2016.

More than 31,000 participants and 647 exhibitors—of which 57 per cent were international companies—from 30 countries came to the fourth edition of the trade fair, which occupied a total of 150,000 square meters of space, the organisers claimed. Igor Palka, CEO of bC Expo India is pleased that “positive developments in the Indian market” were noticeable at the show. Here we present to you some glimpses.

CASE launches new dozers and soil compactor
In line with company’s endeavor to consistently launch and upgrade innovative machines to ensure the best fuel efficiency, longer life cycle expectancy, minimal operating costs and high operator comfort, CASE Construction Equipment extended its range of dozers and enters the 12-13 tonne, 16-18 tonne and 20-21 tonne classes with three new models. It also upgraded the 1107EX soil vibratory compactor, the best in the industry, further raising the bar on its performance, fuel economy, comfort and safety

Abhijit Gupta, Brand Leader, CASE Construction Equipment India said, “On the heels of a successful entry in the motor grader segment, the dozers will mark our next step towards providing best technology in heavy line construction equipment in India. The new 1107EX Soil Compactor will further cement our leadership position in this segment keeping up with the evolving customer needs.”

The three new models, 1150L, 1650L and 2050M, ranging from 13 to 20 tons operating weight, are powered by a 6.7-litre 6-cylinder engine engineered by FPT Industrial, the sister powertrain brand to CASE Construction Equipment within the CNH Industrial group, which manufactures world-class diesel engine technologies.

The CASE 1107EX soil compactor features a new FPT Industrial S8000 3.9 litre engine that delivers 100 hp at 2,200 rpm and torque of 435 Nm at 1,300 rpm. The turbo after cooled engine with internal Exhaust Gas Recirculation ensures best-in-class fuel economy.

Ajax Fiori launches new concrete pump

In keeping with its commitment of delivering innovative concrete equipment solutions to its customers, Ajax Fiori unveiled the latest addition to its product range at Bauma Conexpo India 2016. The JSP50 Concrete Pump was launched by Jagadish Bhat, CEO of Ajax Fiori in the presence of customers and various stakeholders.

Ajax Fiori entered the concrete pump industry in 2013, with two models, the JSP 40 and the JSP 70 with a pumping capacity of 40 cu.m/hr and 70 cu.m/hr respectively. The newly introduced JSP 50, with a pumping capacity of upto 50 cu.m/hr, features the robust “S” valve technology, durable components and upgrades such as Auto Lubrication, Remote control etc.

Ajax Fiori has continued to focus on providing the right machines for all concreting needs. The company’s products are a familiar sight at various infrastructure development projects such as roads, railways, irrigation, building construction to name a few. Today, Ajax Fiori has around 8,000 plants and machines working across the country.

JCB introduces 7 new products in larger equipment category

Earthmoving and construction equipment manufacturing giant JCB India unveiled seven new products in the larger equipment category. In the Excavators, it launched the JCB 30Plus (3T Mini Excavator), the JCB 220LC Xtra (22T Tracked Excavator), the JCB 305LC (30T Tracked Excavator) and the JCB 370LC (37T Hydraulic Excavator).
“With the introduction of 7 new products, JCB is transforming into a full range infrastructure equipment partner. We have introduced a range of innovative machines many of which are in the larger equipment category. All of these revolutionary products are aimed at maximising productivity and profitability for our customers. These machines will be used in several sectors like Roads and Highways, Mining, Ports, Irrigation projects etc and will contribute towards building of India’s infrastructure,” said Vipin Sondhi, MD and CEO, JCB India.

It also launched the 5.5T Wheeled Loader, the 455ZX and the 11T Soil Compactor, the VM116 at the event. The event also saw JCB launch the new and versatile 2DX Backhoe Loader.

With Internet of Things (IoT) becoming an important part of our daily lives, visitors had a chance to witness this technology first-hand through JCB’s Livelink, an innovative and advanced telematics technology that enables users to remotely monitor machines. It maximises the productivity of the machines by providing real time alerts on service, operation and security benefits to the machines owners, the company said.

L&T, Komatsu launch new Motor Grader, Hydraulic Excavator

Larsen & Toubro and Komatsu unveiled GD535-5 Motor Grader and PC350LC Hydraulic Excavator at Bauma Conexpo India 2016 held in Gurgaon.

Komatsu GD535-5 Motor Grader is a new-generation machine and upgraded version of GD511, which was hitherto highly popular in the contractor segment. The machine meets the emission norms of Bharat Stage-III. Some of its features are – ROPS canopy with excellent visibility, large fuel filter for enhanced performance, easy to refuel from the ground level, longer wheelbase and short turning radius, elevated battery bay to prevent dust penetration, scarifier attachment to handle hard surfaces, and dual mode transmission – lockup torque convertor (auto mode) and direct drive (manual mode). The machine is fitted with 145 HP engine and has operating weight of 13,820 kg.

Komatsu PC350LC-7 Hydraulic Excavator has been fitted with heavy-duty undercarriage that includes double flange track roller, heavy duty track link sprocket guard and travel motor guard. The machine is fitted with 242 hp engine and weighs 34,500 kg. It is expected to meet the good demand for 35-tonne class excavators arising in the marble and stone segment.
Heralding the ‘Make in India’ concept, L&T had on display L&T 1190 Soil Compactor, L&T 990HF Tandem Compactor and L&T 9020 Wheel Loader, which have been manufactured by L&T Construction Equipment Ltd indigenously.

Liebherr’s ‘Made in India’ crane makes debut

Liebherr announced the world premiere of a new series of top-slewing cranes with a flat-top design: the NC-B cranes. With 6 tonnes of maximum lifting capacity, 62.50 metres maximum radius, 501 metres maximum hook height; the new cranes are specifically developed to meet the requirements for use in conurbations in emerging economies like India.

“NC-B 6-62 tower crane is engineered in Germany and being manufactured in India at the company’s Pune plant to meet the very specific needs of India and neighbouring countries,” said Dr. Gerold Dobler, Head – Corporate Communications, Liebherr-International Deutschland GmbH.

The new 16 EC tower system has been developed for these cranes. The first two models in the new series can cover a wide range of construction projects in these areas. The 9-tonne version is ideal for hoisting heavy prefabricated components – for example for building shopping centres, production plants and car parks. The 6-tonne NC-B 6-62 crane, meanwhile, is perfect for erecting tower blocks in inner city areas where they work with low load weights but enormous hook heights.

SCHWING Stetter unveils heavy-duty stationary pump

To meet the requirement of high-rise pumping, concrete equipment manufacturer SCHWING Stetter India (SSI) introduced a heavy-duty stationary pump SP 4507.

This advanced pump bridges the gap between SP3800 and SP4800 capacity pumps. This will cater to high-rise segment where the present challenges of pumping the mix with stiff consistencies at a faster rate to around 300 metres vertical.

The pump develops 203 bar pressure on concrete and delivers an output of 54 m3/hr in high pressure configuration. The pump kit and rock valve of the SP 4507 each has its own hydraulic circuit that helps to handle high grade mix.

Technocraft launches MACH range of scaff & formworks

Technocraft announced the launch of MACH range of Scaffolding and Formworks solutions manufactured in India especially for the Indian market.

Navneet Saraf, Director, Technocraft Industries (India) Ltd said, “We are now launching the MACH range of Scaffolding and Formworks solutions incorporating the same high standards of quality for the Indian market. The brand name MACH would be synonymous with quality and dependability in scaffolding and formworks solutions.”

The MACH range of scaffolding and formworks solutions fulfill every need in construction and infrastructure building. They are manufactured with superlative precision and finish and tested and proven to be truly international in quality and function. Also, they are designed to be assembled and dismantle with speed, ease and total safety.

Volvo launches new asphalt compactor in India

Volvo Construction Equipment unveiled its new double drum asphalt compactor DD90B that provides flexibility to handle varying conditions, widths and flexible pavement compaction applications.

The Volvo DD90B is built in India and powered by Bharat Stage-III (CEV) emissions regulations. This compactor is engineered to deliver the compaction performance necessary to accommodate the heavy volumes of traffic that the sub-continent’s roads often carry. “Using extensive knowledge and experience, Volvo CE built the new model to ensure that compaction rates and pavement final density are suitable for a variety of operational circumstances, delivering high quality output,” informed Dimitrov Krishnan, Vice President & Head, Volvo CE in India.

Built for power and efficiency, the Volvo DD90B combines high centrifugal force, heavy drum weight and variable amplitude to produce the energy necessary for excellent compaction. With the choice of dual amplitudes and frequencies, the 9-tonne double drum asphalt compactor delivers a smooth, finished mat in fewer passes for optimum productivity and profitability.

To prevent pavement surface flaws, the drums are precisely machined to full-width concentricity, while the drums’ profile reduces edge marks as well as the need for finish-rolling operations. The automatic vibration start and stop system, Smart Vibration, also prevents surface damage to ensure a flawless finish. Utilising dual frequencies and dual amplitudes, performance can be matched to a wider variety of applications for increased productivity, the company said.

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