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SANY brings more products to Europe
SANY may be viewed by many in the Western mining sector as a China-only manufacturer , but the European arm of the company , SANY Europe , will be showcasing its international offering in October .
The European and Chinese arms of the group recently collaborated on the first 200-t excavator in China , the SY2000 . The 200-t version is just the start , with plans in the pipeline to bring 400- t , 600-t and 800-t versions to Europe , IM understands .
A mini excavator , the SY19E , powered by an alternative , environmentally friendly drive concept , will also be displayed , highlighting a potential electrification platform for larger-sized machines on SANY ’ s books .
In addition , SANY will introduce the first models of a new ground-up range of telehandlers developed especially for Europe – the STH1440 and STH1840 – and the recent extension of its wheel loader range with the 4-t-payload SW305K . The company also has plans to present a new drill at the show that has mining applications .
Back in March , SANY became the first Chinese company to list on Switzerland ' s stock exchange via global depositary receipts as it looked to diversify geographically . The construction of a new plant able to build 10,000 excavators a year in Germany , plus an R & D centre in the country , are also aiding this pursuit .
New ADT entrant
Hyundai Construction Equipment ( HCE ) is set to display 23 machines in Munich , with some of the display 23 machines in Munich , with some of the key highlights being a new articulated dump truck ( ADT ) and a hydrogen concept vehicle .
The company ’ s stand is 30 % larger than in previous years , representing the ongoing growth journey it is on .
The entry of HCE into the ADT market involves the launch of two models , using proven , innovative design and technology to deliver high productivity and superior mobility on site , the company says .
Aimed at the 30-t and 45-t sectors , the HA30A and HA45A are built around a full-time six-wheel drive concept , with front and rear limited slip differentials and a longitudinal differential that can be manually locked , for maximum drive and traction on difficult terrain .
The two ADTs are the first joint product development between Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe ( HCEE ) and Hyundai Doosan Infracore ( HDI ), following the purchase of the Doosan business last year by Hyundai Heavy Industries Group .
The trucks have a compact chassis design to aid manoeuvrability , with a sloping rear frame and a front-mounted differential integrated into the ZF transmission , allowing for a shorter front frame section .
This , the company says , results in the smallest turning radius in the sector , alongside outstanding stability .
Self-levelling hydro-gas suspension on the front axle further supports a comfortable ride , delivering maximum traction in tough ground conditions . The mounting of the turning ring in front of the chassis articulation point also provides increased stability and traction .
The HA30A and HA45A are equipped with a full hydraulic retarder , combined with an electronic engine brake as standard . This supports the oilcooled wet disc brakes to achieve an extended service lifetime of up to 15,000 hours . A hydraulically-activated mechanical parking brake , meanwhile , holds the machine when stationary .
The trucks are supplied with a gradient meter , with flip-over protection and a Body Over Centre of Gravity function , to assist drivers when tipping and operating on rough terrain . The sloping rear chassis section evenly spreads the load between the front and rear axles .
The HA30A has a 16.8 cu . m heaped body capacity that rises to 17.8 cu . m with the fitting of a tailgate . The larger HA45A offers a 24.4 cu . m heaped capacity , rising to 26 cu . m with a tailgate .
Hyundai has employed powerful EU Stage V- compliant Scania diesel engines for both trucks .
HCE says the Hyundai HA30A and HA45A ADTs provide an ideal excavating partner for a wide range of crawler excavators and wheeled loading shovels and are designed primarily for major earthmoving and muck shifting projects , highways construction and mine and quarry operations .
The HW155H concept wheeled excavator , powered by a hydrogen fuel cell , meanwhile , features a 14-t payload that can offer eight hours of operation with a 20-minute refuelling time , according to the company . It is based on proven hydrogen commercial vehicle technology , HCE says , with the only emission from the machine being water .
Hyundai Construction Equipment ’ s HA30A and HA45A ADTs are the first joint product developments between Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe and Hyundai Doosan Infracore , following the purchase of the Doosan business last year by Hyundai Heavy Industries Group
ADT automation
As an ADT specialist , Bell Equipment is using the Munich backdrop to showcase its newest generation of the two-axle Bell B45E 4x4 ADT and a vehicle that comes with a width of less than 3 m ( the B30E ADT ).
Both machines offer a compelling advantage to customers with specific requirements , it says .
As a supplement to its range of seven “ traditional ” 6x6 ADTs , with payloads from 18 t to 45.4 t , Bell Equipment has , in the past six years , become the only articulated hauler manufacturer to offer a parallel range of two-axle ADTs , it says .
In the right applications , these machines outperform conventional rigid dump trucks that need good haul roads and three-axle ADTs designed for extreme off-road mobility to operative effectively , Bell claims .
At the upper end , the Bell B60E 4x4 – with a 55-t payload and 35 cu . m dump body capacity – is , Bell says , a benchmark for all-weather operations on undulating ground in open-pit mines or large quarries . At the bottom of the range , the Bell B30E 4x4 ( 28 t , 18.5 cu . m ) is a compact and highly economical solution for sand and gravel pits , material handling or underground operations .
Driver-related assistance systems on board these ADTs include , for example , Hill Assist as well as loading and tipping routines that ensure productivity and safety in equal measure . All electronic assistance and status displays are based on real-time measurement data from the networked vehicle sensors ( on-board scales , tilt and roll sensors , etc ). Much of this information is also available for computer analysis and tracking using Bell ’ s satellite-based machine monitoring system Fleetm @ tic ® .
The digital advances for ADTs do not end there , with achieving an autonomous-ready platform a natural progression for Bell after it successfully integrated its ADTs with pedestrian
International Mining | SEPTEMBER 2022