BAUMA PREVIEW
Used in a wide range of machinery from crushers and screens to underground mining trucks , Volvo Penta Stage V-compliant diesel engines and gensets have been fully optimised to meet customer needs in terms of productivity , uptime and total cost of operations , the company says . Passive regeneration of the aftertreatment system has been maximised , for example , eliminating unplanned stops during operation , while fuel consumption has been reduced by up to 5 % over the Stage IV-compliant models .
As one of Volvo Penta ’ s most popular engines for mining and construction applications , the new D16 received the 2021 Engine of the Year award . This was largely in recognition of its increased output ( 585 kW ), which was achieved at the same time as an up to 10 % reduction in fuel consumption . By incorporating water-cooled charged air , its dual-stage turbo engine delivers high performance right across the operational range , enabling maximum torque to be produced at both low and high engine speeds . A D16 unit will be taking pride of place on the Volvo Penta stand in Munich .
“ In the short-term , the focus is still very much on internal combustion engines , and we will continue our development work in this area to stay competitive ,” Blomgren concluded . “ Our engines are already able to run on hydrotreated vegetable oil and biodiesel , and , to further support our transformation journey to zeroemission solutions , we are also looking into powering them with compressed natural gas , biogas and hydrogen , as well as the use of hybridisation – all of which are likely transitioning solutions for those markets that cannot yet support fully-electric solutions .”
All-in-one systems integrator
Yanmar , a provider of power solutions and industrial machinery , plans to introduce its electrification strategy for off-road vehicles and equipment at Bauma 2022 .
The company will show its off-road product portfolio , commitment to customer lifecycle value and future vision for industrial equipment , which includes the electrification strategy for e- powertrains ; an electric equipment demonstrator ; Yanmar / ELEO modular , highdensity battery system ; and extended five-year warranty for its TN Series engines .
Through this presentation , Yanmar says it will establish itself as the all-in-one systems integrator for smart electrified power solutions tailored to the application-specific needs of individual OEMs . In its capacity as a systems integrator , it will implement system engineering , design and manufacturing of e-powertrains , while also providing control development , system evaluation , procurement , manufacturing and quality assurance .
Yanmar will show an electrified demonstration vehicle that shows the practical application of the company ’ s system integrator technologies . Powered by an electric drive and 48 V batteries with fast charging capability , the electric excavator is a quiet , zero-emission machine designed to meet the most demanding emissions restrictions , it says .
An important milestone for realising the urgent environmental challenges that must be overcome is Yanmar ’ s acquisition of battery-technology company ELEO , a developer and manufacturer of high-performance modular battery systems . This acquisition will further Yanmar ’ s electrified powertrain capabilities with versatile , customised solutions for off-road applications , it says . ELEO is building a new battery production plant , increasing its annual battery production capacity tenfold to 500 MWh – the equivalent of approximately 10,000 battery packs .
Yanmar is also launching a new five-year warranty ( or 5,000 hours ) offer , further enhancing sustainability and extended ownership of the current line-up of clean diesel solutions during the transformation to carbonneutral power solutions , it says . This extended warranty is free of charge and valid for TN Series engines sold in Europe and operating on European territory .
Berco to spin off Aftermarket division
Another company looking to make a statement in Munich is leading manufacturer and supplier of undercarriage parts , Berco .
The company has chosen the event to reveal the transformation it is undergoing , which will see Berco become a true global service provider that reaches far beyond the delivery of components for the undercarriage , it says .
Proximity to both original equipment and aftermarket customers is at the heart of this new strategy , with data management gathered through Berco ’ s latest digital applications , such as the Bopis Life cloud-based platform , playing a key role . This , ultimately , will further strengthen
Berco says it plans to become a true global service provider that reaches far beyond the delivery of components for the undercarriage
Berco ’ s technical expertise when creating tailored solutions for each customer around the world .
Berco ’ s transformation is designed to satisfy market demand for increasingly customised solutions , and , to this end , it is looking to increase its technical presence in geographical areas closest to its customers .
The US , first , will receive additional focus , with Berco strengthening its level of support on the ground . This approach will soon be replicated in other important markets like Asia .
“ In collaboration with our customers , our goal is to develop the best solution for each of their specific requirements and applications in any environment , wherever in the world ,” Piero Bruno , CEO of Berco , said .
As part of this new approach , the Aftermarket business will be placed at the centre of the company ’ s development .
This has resulted in the creation of a spin-off solely dedicated to the Aftermarket , with all operations bundled together . The focus of this business entity will be a customer-specific service based on a new supply chain concept . This dedicated team is headed by Diego Buffoni and located in Bologna , Italy .
“ The core impact of this transformation process , however , is the incorporation of 4.0 digitalisation standards ,” Berco said . “ With over 100 years of expertise in both development and engineering , Berco is now benefitting even more due to its approach to data management .”
Data generated in the field by Berco ’ s latest patented ‘ Smart Undercarriage ’ system or Bopis Life application are evaluated and processed through the company ’ s R & D department , with this data archive being the source for future systems solutions for both Original Equipment and Aftermarket , it says .
Back in November during the opening of Berco ’ s new R & D facility in Copparo , Italy , Buffoni
International Mining | SEPTEMBER 2022