NEW EQUIPMENT NEWS
Liebherr Components presented a range of products for the mining industry at the International Mining and Resources Conference ( IMARC ), which took place in Melbourne , Australia , from 31 October to 2 November 2017 . The company also took the opportunity to introduce its new D9812 diesel engine to the Australian market . The D9812 is built to withstand the tough conditions of global mining , and can be adapted to fulfil a range of emission standards : fuel consumption optimised , Tier 2 , or even EPA Tier 4 final .
Bobcat Equipment South Africa ’ s B730 backhoe loader , aimed at contractors , municipalities , and local utilities , can be configured for applications ranging from construction to roadworks and maintenance , landscaping , and materials handling . According to product specialist Jan Stansfield , the 4.4l , four-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine delivers power for the most demanding applications , while the powertrain reduces operating costs and guarantees reliability and uptime . The B730 has an open-centre hydraulic system , unloader valve , electrohydraulic differential lock common , four-speed powershift transmission , tandem gear pump , and limited slip differential . Its 400mm ground clearance and 25-degree back ramp angle offer increased climbing performance over steep slopes .
Atlas Copco has launched a new range of air compressors for secure integration into utility trucks and other OEM applications . The space-saving 8 Series Utility range consists of four compressors , available in flow ranges between 3.7 and 5.4m 3 / min and working pressures between seven and 12 bar . It has a 10 % smaller footprint , on average , than comparable compressors , with all models weighing less than 750kg , including those with the option of a built-in generator . The small size and light weight means that the 8 Series can fit into more vehicle types . All compressors in the range feature a robust , corrosionresistant C3-rated canopy , with a high-performance , fuel-efficient engine fitted as standard .
Self-activating , portable fire-extinguishing Fire Orbs
Fire & Security Techniques
Centurion-based Fire & Security Techniques ( FST ) has introduced to the local market the FST Fire Orb , a unique , self-activating , portable fire-extinguishing device that activates automatically when in contact with open flames . Effective against all types and classes of fires , from electrical shortages to fat , oil , and paraffin stove fires ; vehicle fires ; and workshop and factory fires , the easy-to-use , cost-effective fire-extinguishing device can be wall-mounted for maximum effectiveness , according to FST CEO , Neil Hughes .
The FST Fire Orb activates automatically upon direct contact with open flames — not heat — and is simply rolled or thrown into the fire , whereupon it activates within three to seven seconds . Upon activation , it emits a loud bang of between 119dB and 138dB as a warning signal , and disperses the dry chemical powder to extinguish the fire .
Each FST Fire Orb weighs only 1.3kg , making it lightweight and easy to handle and operate , and comprises a lightweight case of frangible material , with a protective exterior sheathing . The internal cavity contains a pyrotechnic detonator at or near the centre of mass . Activated by fuse cords extending to the surface , the device is filled with monoammonium phosphate , a non-conductive dry chemical powder , which means it can be used on any electrical product without resultant damage . The detonator incorporated in the FST Fire Orb is a small , nonlethal explosive mechanism . The use of low-density , low-mass components means that no part of the device has sufficient mass or density to constitute a ballistic hazard , or result in concussive shock .
The FST Fire Orbs have passed tests conducted by the PSB Corporation and Sirim Qas
International for Class A , B , and C fires . Additional tests carried out include thermal resistance , burst effect , sound level , compression resistance , and drop tests . The devices are regulated and certified in accordance with ISO 9001:2001 and have also been approved and classified by the South African Police Service .
“ We offer a free riskassessment service for all clients interested in the product , whereby our risk-assessment manager advises suitable installation requirements pertaining to customer specifications ,” says Hughes . “ The product is far more effective than traditional fire extinguishers , which must be operated manually in order to be effective . In addition , fire extinguishers have no fire-alert activation to warn any bystanders , and are bulky devices that weigh 10 – 15kg on average .” ■
The FST Fire Orb is a unique self-activating , portable fire-extinguishing device that activates automatically when in contact with open flames .
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