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Sandvik has unveiled the Premium QI441 PriSec Impactor mobile crusher and the QE341 mobile scalper, both of which have been designed with improved output, easier operation and increased mobility. The QI441 features Sandvik’s patented PriSec crushing chamber, which is designed for rapid switching between primary and secondary crushing applications. Two hydraulically adjusted curtains permit the production of a wide range of product sizes. Increased discharge heights and conveyor lengths deliver up to 50% mor

The VDMA is to have a representative office in São Paulo, Brazil. This means the German construction equipment and machinery organisation will be represented in all of the BRIC countries with its own offices. “Brazil has become very important for the German engineering sector during the past few years. More than one fourth of the German exports are machines and plants. Especially materials handling technology, power transmission engineering as well as food processing machinery and packaging machinery are in

Italian firm Simex has produced a new TF 800/V rotary cutter for tunnel excavation applications. Two of the new rotary cutters were used to help construct the key Varzo Tunnel link in Italy, close to the border with Switzerland.

Pumpex’s new range of drainage and sludge pumps will introduce new technology to the dewatering market, the company said. It also claims the Pumpex Super Drainers (series PS and SPS) will make dewatering easier and safer for miners, contractors and industrial users and other professionals with tough applications.

Six different quick changing devices are available for Sennebogen’s material-handling machines. The range covers simple quick-change couplings to Toolmatic and Vario Tool automatic change devices. The control system Tool Control allows simple and safe working and ideal configuration of the hydraulic parameters of up to ten attachments.

Herrenknecht has developed a boxhole boring machine (BBM), based on its proven microtunnelling pipe jacking technology. The BBM1100 has been designed to drill slot holes and inclined shafts with a diameter of up to 1.1m and a maximum length of 30m. The machine uses a compact crawler base, with a modular jacking frame, cable drum and power pack that can be positioned separately if required.

Parker Hannifin has introduced a fourth proportional function joystick for use in materials handling, construction and forestry equipment. The IQAN-LC6 mini-coordinate joystick allows the use of a fourth proportional circuit through a ring around the base of the lever.

Sennebogen’s new 835 Electro material handler’s electric motor is said to save up to 50% of operating costs and energy compared to a diesel-powered solution. The first machine of the new E-series, the new 835 Electro, comes with a user-friendly component arrangement, increased cooling capacity, and numerous undercarriage variants. A powerful 160kW is available from the machine’s standard electric motor.