Intermat 2024

Reduced emissions represent a key development for Ammann's asphalt plant technology. The firm’s advanced VRD filtration system from Ammann is able to remove a significant level of emissions, as well as being self-cleaning.

The Ammann VOC Reduction Device (VRD) reduces volatile organic compounds (VOCs), odours and other organic carbon emissions. It is the first technology on the market able to self-clean; no filter replacements are needed.

A novel system from Trimble offers the basic capabilities for both surveying and machine control. This is a solution aimed at use on compact machines weighing no more than 15tonnes.

The firm says that the new system is designed to be used by smaller firms looking to start using machine control technology, but without wanting to invest in costly and sophisticated packages.

The multitool approach allows smaller contractors both basic surveying and machine control capabilities in a simple package that is said to be easy to use.

Trimble is offering a simple survey system as a subscription package only.

The new tool is aimed at use by site managers or small contractors wanting to carry out their own basic surveying work for small projects. The package is offered with a monthly fee and comprises the DA2 antenna and TDC6 controller.

The DA2 unit is simple and rugged and a spokesperson for the firm said, “It’s a very basic antenna.”

Meanwhile, the TDC6 controller is the size of a smart phone and the spokesperson commented, “It’s really handy.”

Increased performance is claimed for Kobelco’s SK520LC-11E excavator, which is now being offered in two variants.

The standard model is the SK520LC-11E model, however there is also the new SK520LC-11E Mass Excavation variant, for specific application needs. Both models weigh from 52.9-57.2tonnes, depending on specification and have power from a six-cylinder Isuzu diesel rated at 348kW that meets Tier 4 Final/Stage V emissions requirements.

Versatility is the key feature of Kobelco’s new SK380SRLC-7 excavator, with its short tailswing design allowing operation in restricted space areas. Operating weight varies from 36.8-39.4tonnes depending on the specification and the machine is powered by an Isuzu diesel delivering 210kW that meets Tier 4 Final/Stage V emissions requirements.

Trimble has developed a cost-effective machine control package aimed at use by firms looking to use this technology, without spending heavily. This system uses the firm’s BX992 receiver and is designed to be used with excavators only.

The BX992 receiver can be fitted to the machine and costs considerably less than other systems on the market. As the unit is fixed to the excavator it is for use with that unit only.

Sunward is now offering its SWDM80SW piling rig for the European market. Although well proven in Sunward’s Chinese home market, the machines have not been available in Europe until now. This 27tonne machine features an 8m high boom and is powered by a Stage 5/Tier 4 Final emissions compliant engine.

The firm says that it sees potential for its piling rigs in Europe as the machines offer performance durability. An array of options is available to suit the needs of different applications.

Wirtgen’s new W 220 XFi cold milling machine has been designed to work across as many applications as possile, “from surface layer rehabilitation to complete asphalt removal,” says the German manufacturer.

“Specific carbon emissions are low and milling performance is high plus, in automatic mode, Mill Assist selects the operating strategy with the most favourable balance between milling performance and operating costs.”

Turkish firm E-MAK is now supplying its asphalt plants to customers in Europe. The first plant is already commissioned in Bilbao in Spain with a second being delivered shortly to a customer in the UK.

The machine going to the UK is being supplied to a Derby-based firm that has previously concentrated on the concrete precasting and readymix market but is now widening its operations to include supplying asphalt. The firm is buying one of the E-MAK Express batching plants, which will offer a rated capacity of 160tonnes/hour.