CONEXPO PREVIEW
‘ Earthmoving For Everyone ’
K . A . Group is set to showcase its three leading earthmoving equipment brands – K-Tec , Ashland and Metalcraft – during the event .
The K-Tec offering includes scrapers ranging from 28 to 63 cu . yd ( 21 to 48 cu . m ) for various heavy construction and mining operations , while Ashland products include scrapers ranging from 3.25 to 34 cu . yd for the compact , agriculture and industrial construction markets .
K-Tec and Ashland announced their merger at the previous CONEXPO in 2020 , while Metalcraft joined the K . A . Group in May 2022 .
K . A . Group ’ s theme for the 2023 show is “ Earthmoving For Everyone ”.
It explained : “ The company recognises that earthmovers everywhere have a variety of materials to be moved from one location to another . The optimal equipment selected to move this material is dependent on the application and the machines that are already owned by the earthmover . Contractors of all sizes can use their existing fleet of prime mover power units to easily move bulk material by attaching a scraper . Whether you move millions of cubic yards of material as a heavy construction equipment manager or a solo landscaping contractor sculpting residential properties , K . A . Group has scrapers available to make the task of moving material more effective and improve fleet versatility .”
K-Tec displayed the ADT scraper concept back at CONEXPO 2008 and there will be plenty of examples on display at this year ’ s show .
“ The ADT scrapers are a versatile and economical method of earthmoving which has consistently gained popularity in the market ,” the company said . “ With a booth zone focused on heavy construction and mining this show , a variety of OEMs are providing ADTs ranging from 30 to 50 tons ( 27 to 45 t ), showcasing K-Tec scraper hauler integrations .” These ADTs will be on display with K-Tec ’ s 1228ADT ( 28 cu . yds ), 1237ADT ( 37 cu . yds ) and 1243ADT ( 43 cu . yds ) attachments , showing there is a scraper solution for all brands and size of trucks contractors may have in their fleet , the company said .
Another ADT set to be displayed at the show is a Volvo A45G fitted with a K-Tec EJB4X ejector body on the back , a setup that allows trucks to safely eject loaded material in areas with reduced overhead clearance , K . A . Group explained .
An earthmoving implements zone will also showcase a variety of complementary attachments that K . A . Group offers through its worldwide dealer network including a newly designed Land Leveler and the Metalcraft Road Grader RG-14 .
The company concluded : “ K . A . Group ’ s scraper specialists will be available at the booth for assisting attendees in assessing optimal earthmoving job site solutions .”
Diversity on display
Sandvik will introduce new products and digital
K . A . Group is set to showcase its three leading earthmoving equipment brands – K-Tec , Ashland and Metalcraft – during the event
Sandvik will launch the Ranger DX910i , its latest flagship top hammer surface drill rig , at CONEXPO
solutions , and display its latest technologies for helping contractors and aggregates producers improve profitability and productivity at North America ’ s largest construction tradeshow .
The OEM will showcase some of its newest innovations in surface drilling , rock tools , stationary crushing , and screening and parts and services .
Sandvik will launch the Ranger™ DX910i , its latest flagship top hammer surface drill rig , together with new drilling tools . The shoulderdriven curved thread systems – CT55 and CT67 – increase productivity and reduce fuel consumption on the rig .
The Ranger DX910i on display will be equipped with the new high-power rock drill RD930C , which expands Ranger DX910i ’ s hole size range beyond existing DXi rock drill options .
The company will display its electric concept surface drill rig , which demonstrates advanced technologies that will be featured on future Sandvik surface rigs to support more sustainable and energy-efficient drilling . It will also showcase its Leopard DI650i , a surface drill simulator and the RockPulse system for optimising Ranger drilling results .
Sandvik ’ s latest rock tools offering will also be on show , including the Tundo™ RH650 downthe-hole hammer , Sandvik Alpha™ 340 top hammer drilling tools – which feature an entirely new asymmetric thread – as well as LT90 top hammer drilling tools . The company will also highlight its Carbide Recycling Program for recycling customers ’ worn carbide tools , aimed at improving sustainability across the value chain .
The Sandvik CH865i mid-range cone crusher will anchor the stationary crushing and screening display , which will also feature SAM by Sandvik – the ever-evolving “ always on ” digital assistant to support operational excellence in crushing and screening plants , Sandvik says . This crusher is
16 International Mining | FEBRUARY 2023