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Hydraulic breaker manufacturer Montabert is launching a new medium range breaker for applications in demolition, roadbuilding, utilities and trenching. Weighting 730kg and working with a maximum input power of 33kW, it is said to offer exceptional power to weight ratio and is made for excavators from 8-18tonnes. The breaker features a completely new design with fewer parts and without tie rods, and provides a frequency of 870 blows/minute and can be used with excavators providing a flow range of 80-140litre

Atlas Copco is launching a new jaw variant that turns its CC 3300 Combi Cutter into a mobile shear. “Our aim is to be a leading manufacturer and solution provider for the demolition market. To round off our offerings in the silent demolition tools segment, we are introducing a mobile shear jaw for our CC 3300 Combi Cutter,” explains Wolfgang Hohn, product line manager, silent demolition tools.

Rammer, the Sandvik Construction-owned range of hydraulic hammers, will use Bauma 2013 to mark the latest stage in the development of the Rammer-branded products which were successfully reintroduced in 2012. Even though none of the models in Rammer’s extensive product range are more than two years old, Rammer says it has maintained its commitment to innovation and product development. The company says that at Bauma 2013 this commitment will deliver four new models comprising new additions to Rammer’s small

The ALLU Screener Crusher D-series is divided into two main categories: screening and crushing and fine screening, and it is presenting a “new screening concept for bucket-type fine screening.” The company says that with the totally new screening design, wet materials can also be screened down to a fine fragment size such as 15 or 25mm minus, with high productivity. With the new design vaulting or bridging between the screening discs can be minimised.

Mass stabilisation is a method for strengthening soft soils, and it can also be used for processing contaminated material by encapsulating the soil in situ and thus preventing the contaminant from spreading into the surrounding areas. According to Finnish company ALLU, which is introducing its new ALLU 3D Positioning System, the most popular use of mass stabilisation technology currently is in road construction projects and harbours, although more recently many clients globally are exploring the technique f

German firm Atlas has developed two new high performance truck loading cranes, the 186.3VB and the 129.3V. The cranes have a lower deadweight than previous models in this class and the 186.3VB model benefits from a centrally placed crane column that provides a large range of movement as well as high stability to both sides. The 186.3VB crane has extension cylinders fixed at the tip of the jib, a standard recycling valve and heavy duty supports. The short set-up time achieved due to the fast extension speed

Volvo Construction Equipment’s new extractor for bituminous fumes will be shown at bauma, where it has been shortlisted for an Innovation Award. The company says the design improves the operator environment on the company’s ABG pavers by substantially reducing fumes without significantly increasing fuel consumption, noise or affecting visibility into the auger channel. The system, which is available as an option on Volvo CE’s C-Series ABG pavers, is said to introduce a new way of removing fumes from the ope

Italian testing specialist is now offering its sophisticated new AUTOMAX range, which occupies a key position within the new SMART-Line and COMPACT-Line models. This novel range of machines has been designed with the innovative CVI concept, combining functionality, performance, modular construction, good ergonomics and power saving technology. The AUTOMAX range is offered in three levels, with the AUTOMAX Classic being the base unit, and available as COMPACT-Line all-in-one with the frame or as SMART-Line s

Atlas Copco is introducing its range of eight Smart electric pokers at Bauma 2013 to round off the portfolio of mechanical and pneumatic pokers in its concrete vibration range. Electric pokers are light and manoeuvrable and easy to use, and thanks to the built-in frequency converter all that is required to start working is a regular wall socket with the appropriate voltage. Atlas Copco says the electric motor-in-head design provides the poker head with high performance, power and stable speed, while rapid a

Italian firm CONTROLS has established its new asphalt division PAVELAB SYSTEMS to further develop advanced testing technology for pavement materials. PAVELAB SYSTEMS has expertise in systems used a wide array of testing from sample preparation to tests for mix design determination and research, from durability tests to production and process control. These products benefit from CONTROLS’ long presence in this sector and its proprietary technologies in static and dynamic systems.

NLMK Clabecq is launching new quenched and tempered steel products in 2013, with wider ranges of thicknesses and grades. During 2013, the Belgian specialist in thin and large steel plates intends to introduce superior grades for Quard, its abrasion resistant steel and Quend, its high yield strength steel. These introductions will to the range of solutions for heavy machinery manufacturers. Marketing manager Bernard Robins said, “Tests we are conducting with manufacturers are very positive. Welding our steel

Köster and Baresel have been awarded the contract for the construction of the 4.2km long Hirschhagen tunnel in the German federal state of Hesse. Since the contract worth around US$ 335.14 million (€247mn) has been signed, the construction of what will be the longest road tunnel in Hesse could start in spring 2013. The Hirschhagen tunnel is part of the A44 motorway between Kassel and Eisenach. If all goes as planned, the tunnel is due to be opened for traffic at the beginning of 2018.