NEW EQUIPMENT NEWS
CDE buys Northern Ireland manufacturing facility
Rachael Craven
Northern Ireland ’ s global leading wet processing equipment company , CDE , announced that it has bought the Caterpillar Northern Ireland manufacturing facility in Monkstown . This gives CDE 300 000ft 2 of extra plant , effectively multiplying its existing operations tenfold and one that will drastically
CDE factory sign at Global HQ in Cookstown , Northern Ireland . cut lead times for project delivery in sub-Saharan Africa . The announcement was made just before exhibiting at the bauma CONEXPO Africa in Johannesburg , where the company also launched its CDE Meta division focusing on the mining industry .
CDE head of Mining , Adam Holland , says the announcements are significant . “ We are demonstrating the company ’ s considerable commitment not only to the region but also to meet demand and respond to the company ’ s rapid expansion .” Regional director for CDE in sub-Saharan Africa , Nicolan Govender , adds , “ Our equipment and engineering prowess has seen major growth in Africa and we are delighted that we can not only reduce lead times but also deliver a fully integrated and bespoke service to our customers . Our compliance standards — for water recycling , health and safety — are beyond exemplary and our customers are realising the value of gaining significant competitive advantage through maximising return on their investment while minimising environmental impacts .”
Coupler for fast and safe attachment exchanges
Kinshofer offers the X-LOCK Coupler , a safe and quick solution for exchanging excavator attachments on the jobsite . The X-LOCK Coupler easily pairs with buckets , rippers , rakes , and mechanical grabs , as well as a wide variety of demolition , recycling , and railroad attachments .
The wedge-locking principal connects the coupler to the attachment in two separate places and provides a two-and-ahalf-fold locking force compared to a pendular jaw quick hitch . This constant applied working pressure continuously readjusts the wedge , keeping both pins firmly against the quick hitch . Two pressure relief valves operate the wedge , which locks at 1 730psi and unlocks at 3 455psi . This ensures the hydraulic circuit is not over pressurised and minimises wear in the locking area between the coupler and the attachment . A rear lock safety device ensures the wedge does not retract and disconnect the attachment if hydraulic failure occurs .
Additional safety features within the X-LOCK Coupler allow the operator to connect and disconnect safely from within the cab . When connecting , the X-LOCK Safety Knuckle
Kinshofer immediately and automatically engages onto the front pin , which can only be released by the operator . The self-adjusting wedge locks the second pin as soon as the lock switch is deactivated , safely securing the attachment .
When disconnecting , the operator unlocks the selfadjusting wedge from the rear pin and unlocks the safety knuckle from the front pin . The coupler is now ready to be
removed from the attachment . If the attachment is not fully detached within five to 12 seconds , the coupler will automatically reattach for safety . The auto-lock window time period is customisable .
Once disconnected , the safety knuckle re-engages and is ready to lock the front pin of the next attachment .
The durable X-LOCK Couplers are made of high-alloy steel and are available for excavators with 2 200- to 220 000-pound operating weights . Each coupler installs simply and safely , with just one hydraulic circuit and two hydraulic hoses . All parts are enclosed within the system , reducing damage and lessening parts replacement costs .
Kinshofer offers four models of X-LOCK Couplers , including Hydraulic Pin-to-Pin , S-Style Nordic Style , and Tilt or Tilt Rotation and Mechanical Pin-to-Pin .
Kinshofer offers the X-LOCK Coupler , a safe and quick solution for exchanging excavator attachments on the jobsite .
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MAY 2018