< PreviousM ammoet was contracted by Khimji Ramdas Shipping (KRS) to safely deliver two pre-assembled onshore oil rigs and accessories from a fabrication facility in the UAE to the site in Nimr, Oman. Manufactured in the UAE, these new generation fast moving rigs are a new addition to the current fl eet of Oman’s largest drilling company - Abraj Energy Services SAOC. Shipping of oversized and heavy cargo requires specifi c expertise, as infrastructure limitations create bottlenecks that demand alternative transport approaches. At 37.7m long and 10.7m high and up to 471t, the sheer size and weight of the pieces meant Mammoet had to compose an optimal route for the cargo by performing the necessary route studies and obtaining required permits. Mammoet’s factory-to-foundation services optimized the transportation of oil rigs and its accessories by managing the complete logistics chain from the factory to the fi nal destination. Advanced preparations were needed, including road infrastructure modifi cations to temporarily replace over 100 streetlight poles and traffi c signals, plus construction of temporary bridges protecting underground electrical cables and pipelines, to ensure transport safety and infrastructure integrity. The route also crossed the UAE’s most frequently used highway - E11 - connecting Abu Dhabi with Dubai. Each rig comprised three major parts and three smaller parts, weighing 147t – 471t and the largest rig component measured up to 37.7m long x 13.5m wide x 10.6m high. They were jacked up onto beams and stools at the fabrication facility in Jebel Ali Free Zone, then transported to the Port of Jebel Ali using conventional trailers and trucks. The cargo was then loaded-out at the port onto a Mammoet 300 class barge for onward shipment to Oman, where it was received and loaded-in at the Port of Duqm. From there, the rig sections were transported over a distance of 400km to the site in Nimr. Muthu Esakki, project manager, Khimji Ramdas Shipping, said: “The prompt logistics for the movement of the packages based on the client’s timeline was critical to the overall success of the project. KRS and Mammoet team MAMMOET TRANSPORTS TWO ONSHORE OIL RIGS FROM THE UAE TO OMAN Rig components leaving the fabrication facility in Jebel Ali, Dubai. 10 PLANT / MACHINERY / VEHICLESwww.plantmachineryvehicles.comMAY 2021 HEAVY TRANSPORTworked closely and managed the end to end logistics from UAE to Oman. The challenge was to overcome hurdles arising due to the sheer size of the packages and moving them between two countries using sea and road mode. This involved extensive coordination and support from the Government authorities in both countries and we are thankful to all stakeholders for their support.” Ali Kobeissi, project manager, Mammoet, commented: “Teamwork and cohesive collaboration with government authorities and police, in both the United Arab Emirates and Oman, were the key to mitigate risks and have all permits in place. Thorough planning and coordination ensured we were able to meet the needs of our customer by safely delivering the rigs to their fi nal location.” The cargo arrived in Oman on a Mammoet 300 class barge. The cargo on the way to the site in Nimr, Oman. Ready to cross the main highway E11 – Sheikh Zayed Road. 11 PLANT / MACHINERY / VEHICLESwww.plantmachineryvehicles.comMAY 2021 HEAVY TRANSPORTA BB has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Hitachi Construction Machinery to share their expertise and collaborate in bringing solutions to market that will reduce the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with heavy machinery in mining. The companies will explore possibilities to apply ABB’s electrifi cation, automation and digital solutions to mining trucks and excavators provided by Hitachi Construction Machinery as part of wider eff orts with mine operators to electrify all processes from pit to port. Hitachi Construction Machinery also brings expertise in driverless operation and labour-saving technologies. The aim of the combined solutions is to enhance the effi - ciency and fl exibility of customer businesses, contributing to the reduction of CO₂ and the realization of a sustainable society. The collaboration with Hitachi Construc- tion Machinery is one of many that ABB are looking to develop with OEMs to accelerate the transition to all-electric mines. “ABB is calling for more collaboration between OEMs and technology companies to fast-track the development of new emissions- reducing systems with electrifi cation and automation of the whole mining operation the goal. We are ready to work more with OEMs to establish a common approach for the market, and through strategic collabora- tion provide solutions that can help enable a low-carbon society and make mining operations more responsible,” said Joachim Braun, division president, process industries, ABB. “New emissions-reducing technologies can transform the energy-intensive mining industry to achieve an even more productive, but also sustainable future.” ABB has over 130 years of experience in the mining industry and delivers complete elec- trifi cation, automation and digital solutions, industry-specifi c products and lifecycle ser- vices across every stage of the mining cycle. “The time to change is now. But nobody can achieve this transformation alone. Co- creation of solutions with OEMs and mining companies is needed to successfully integrate electrifi cation in mines.” said Max Luedtke, global head of mining, ABB. ABB’s digital applications draw on ad- vanced libraries and software solutions to reduce process complexity and can integrate with existing equipment and technology. ABB Ability MineOptimize is a digitalized portfolio of connected solutions that is al- ready improving the energy effi ciency as well as productivity and optimization of CAPEX and OPEX of open pit and underground mines worldwide. “This collaboration will enable the two companies to more eff ectively work towards our shared vision for introducing eco-friend- ly technologies and systems for the mining industry,” said Sonosuke Ishii, president of mining group, senior vice president and executive offi cer at Hitachi Construction Machinery.” HITACHI CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY AND ABB COLLABORATE TO ACHIEVE NET-ZERO EMISSIONS FROM MINING MACHINERY 12 PLANT / MACHINERY / VEHICLESwww.plantmachineryvehicles.comMAY 2021 EARTHMOVERSD oosan Infracore has launched the largest excavator in its product line, the 100-ton DX1000LC. The fl agship model integrates Doosan Infracore’s latest technologies and perfor- mance features, and it is the fi rst model being launched by the company under its global platform strategy, an advanced production method which adds parts and performance specifi cally for market characteristics to the platform with standard major parts such as engine and chassis, to respond to each market with speed and fl exibility. The maximum bucket capacity of the DX1000LC is 6.80m3, or about 1.2 times the company’s previous largest model, the 80-ton excavator, at 5.58m3. It is 40 times that of the 5-ton excavator (DX55-5K, bucket capacity: 0.175m3), the best-selling model in Korea. The DX1000LC applies the electronic integrated hydraulic system and Smart Power Control, a fuel optimization system developed in-house, to increase fuel economy and provide optimal work performance with loss-free power and speed even under harsh working conditions, such as mines. Moreover, the eco-friendly product applies the world’s best level engine post-processing technologies to meet Europe’s Stage-V and US’s Tier4 Final exhaust regulations. The Intelligent Boom function of the excavator mitigates work shock to the equip- ment and all-around view monitoring (AVM) to provide a 360-degree view around the equipment to maximize durability and safety. It also provides the standard DoosanCon- nect service with cutting-edge IoT solution to monitor the machine location informa- tion, operation status, and main part status remotely; thus improving ease of equipment maintenance signifi cantly. The launch of the DX1000LC was accom- panied by orders from Chile and Mongolia. The order from Chile was from a mining company which operates 30 Doosan Infracore machines and plans to use the DX1000LC at a copper mine in Chile. The order from Mongolia was from a new Doosan customer which operates large gold and iron mines and placed orders for the DX1000LC as well as an 80-ton excavator. DOOSAN LAUNCHES 100-TON EXCAVATOR ALL IT TAKES! All products and services on www.wackerneuson.com Middle East Office: info-me@wackerneuson.com +971 4 3888930 Find your nearest dealer: 13 PLANT / MACHINERY / VEHICLESwww.plantmachineryvehicles.comMAY 2021 EARTHMOVERSF ire protection in heavy vehicles used for mining places high demands on both the equipment and its durability. Such vehicles operate in the toughest of environments, constantly exposed to dust, vibrations, and extreme temperatures. Johan Balstad, vice president of Sweden- based fi re protection and rescue equip- ment supplier Dafo, sees fi re protection as a crucial element for sustainable mining: “Fires in vehicles often have a very intense development and are diffi cult to extinguish with a portable fi re extinguisher. With the right automatic fi re suppression system, you get quick and eff ective protection that limits the consequences of a fi re and gives vital time to evacuate. Dafo Vehicle Fire Protection off ers a complete range of fi re detection and fi re suppression systems for heavy vehicles, buses, forestry machines, port cargo han- dling equipment, mining, and construction machinery. “Dafo Vehicle Fire Protection experts are involved and assist in the design and planning of vehicles with manufacturers, to create well-integrated and effi cient solu- tions. First of all, we want to eliminate or minimize the risk of personal injury. At the same time, we want to avoid downtime due to fi res or other types of accidents, which in a mining environment can be problem- atic, costly, and time-consuming to rectify. Therefore, it becomes extra important that the systems and equipment work as intended,” says Balstad. Extensive electrifi cation in the mining industry is placing new demands on fi re protection for electric equipment. A battery that catches fi re through thermal runaway is not the same as fi res in diesel or gasoline- powered vehicles. Dafo has launched a fi re protection system for electric and hybrid vehicles that is acti- vated before a fi re in a battery occurs. The fi re protection solution has been developed for buses but will also be available for other heavy electric vehicles. Anders Gulliksson, technical manager, Dafo Vehicle Fire Protection, says: “Low, or non-existent emissions, cost-effi cient opera- tion, and reduced noise levels are some of the major advantages of hybrid and electric vehicles today, but the disadvantages of the technology when something goes wrong are less known. Fires in lithium-ion batteries of electric vehicles usually have rapid progress and are very diffi cult to extinguish. Dafo was concerned early on regarding the potential fi re risks and dangers this technology would bring, which meant that we also started looking at solutions to meet the develop- ment.” Dafo’s patented suppression system was developed through the EU-funded research project Li-IonFire and initially aimed at electrifi ed buses in public transport. “Our system is an advanced fi re suppres- sion system with a fi re prevention part inte- grated into the system. This means that the system can detect any temperature changes in the lithium-ion battery at an early stage and cool it down before reaching the critical ‘thermal runaway’ state, which can result in the battery starting to burn and a fully developed fi re occurs,” says Gulliksson. However, no methods have been success- ful yet in extinguishing a battery that has already caught fi re and entered the thermal runaway stage, after an overcharge or vehicle collision. If the battery starts to burn, the highly toxic gas emits hydrogen fl uoride (HF), which can cause serious damage to both the skin and the respiratory tract. “The new Li-IonFire fi re protection sys- tem will detect potential battery failure, at the earliest possible stage and take immedi- ate action by spot cooling, using the suppres- sion agent Forrex EV. This will eff ectively stop, or delay, a potentially hazardous situ- ation without the fi re developing further,” says Gulliksson. DAFO FUTURE-PROOFS FIRE SAFETY OF ELECTRIC MINING VEHICLES EARTHMOVERS 14 PLANT / MACHINERY / VEHICLESwww.plantmachineryvehicles.comMAY 2021C ontinental is expanding its General Tire portfolio for the earthmoving industry with the General TE95 model which off ers high traction, especially for soil compaction work in road and construction applications, and, like the entire product line, is equipped with V.ply technology. With this expansion, the General Tire portfolio has 18 tyre specifi cations and 14 sizes for earthmoving equipment. The optimized tyre contour of the General TE95 ensures even pressure distribution on construction vehicles such as single-drum compactors. This keeps construction site soils smooth during compaction. However, sandy, muddy or stony soils can be a challenge for construction vehicles. That’s why the General TE95’s geometric, robust tread blocks provide continuous traction performance in a variety of soil conditions. As with all General Tire EM tyres, V.ply construction technology ensures strong sidewalls on the TE95, provid- ing optimal protection against punctures and cuts. The General TE95 complements the exist- ing General Tire V.ply Earthmoving range. As of now, the General Tire portfolio for the earthmoving industry consists of the following tires: • General TE65: Low aspect ratio and wide base for wheel loaders and dozers used in heavy-duty digging and loading operations • General TE191: Heavy- duty wheel loader tyres for digging and loading operations • General TE 6: Bidirec- tional L3 tyre for skid steer loaders • General TE188: Multi- purpose earthmover tyre for ADT, RDT, loader and scraper applications • General TE132: Wide base tyre de- signed specifi cally for dump trucks in rough off -road conditions and shorter distance. • General TE11: Rugged tyre design, mainly for grading work • General TE95: Uniform pressure dis- tribution thanks to wide base, ideal for compaction work with compactors All tyre lines are manufac- tured using V.ply technol- ogy, which combines the advantages of cross-ply and radial tyres by integrating a weave pattern of diff er- ent strands laid out at special angles. Since steel cord does not provide an optimal bond between the carcass and the rubber cas- ing, V.ply technology uses a high-strength polymer. The carcass of a General Tire V.ply tyre consists of up to 22 layers of diagonal fi bers embedded in three wire cores and precisely aligned in a V-pattern. Unlike conventional cross-ply tyres, the intersecting textile layers of a V.ply tyre are arranged at an angle of approximately 30 de- grees. Together with the sidewall layers, this provides increased tyre stiff ness and enables a higher level of stability and durability dur- ing sudden movements and cornering. CONTINENTAL EXPANDS GENERAL TIRE PORTFOLIO FOR EARTHMOVERS The General TE95 tyre. EARTHMOVERS 15 PLANT / MACHINERY / VEHICLESwww.plantmachineryvehicles.comMAY 2021T he Trackunit Kin, launched by SaaS-based IoT solutions company Trackunit, enables all site assets and equipment to be connected and tracked using a single app. Compliant with the latest Bluetooth 5.2 standard, Kin is designed to connect to the Trackunit RAW (TU600) installed network of devices via the Trackunit Go app installed on end-user mobile devices. Each connected tag extends the operability and range of the complete tracking system, leveraging thousands of installed TU600 devices already in operation on worksites and in equipment stores around the globe. Amongst the major benefi ts of Kin is a contribution to site productivity. Construc- tion industry studies indicate that site work- ers waste signifi cant time searching for lost equipment. Additionally, up to one third of all annual tool purchases are the direct result of theft or loss, with only one fi fth of lost equipment ever recovered. Soeren Brogaard, CEO, Trackunit, said: “Trackunit Kin enables all onsite machines and equipment to be tagged and connected, tracked and managed using a single applica- tion. With Kin, lost attachments and forgot- ten tools is a thing of the past; it enables you to track down all attachments and tools, even if they leave your site. Kin also represents a major leap towards eliminating downtime in construction.” Utilising Trackunit’s cloud-based IoT platform, built specifi cally for construction, OEM’s, rental companies, fl eet managers, foremen, operators and users now have a data platform off ering real-time meaningful intelligence on equipment and accessories. Kin users will be able to precisely locate and identify attachments, accessories and tools quickly and easily. Kin capabilities will include a phased rollout of features that include: • Find my asset: Use the mobile app anywhere on site or in depot to locate an asset • LED indicator: Identify a specifi c asset in a pool of assets by activating the LED on the tag • Pairing: Track the utilisation of machine attachments and tools – including correct ‘attachment to machine’ pairing Trackunit Kin’s new hardware off ers a compact (53mm X 35mm) and robust device that can be attached to any small, medium or large sized asset and exceeds industrial design standard PP66K and IP69K guaran- teeing UV resistance and fl ame-retardant housing. The Kin device meets the latest standards and off ers a range of capabilities which include: • Bluetooth 5.2: Ultra low power, premium tier Bluetooth SoC hardware providing up to 400m of line of sight detection • Activate, install and on-board tags in seconds, using a mobile device creating a seamless experience • Battery: Self-powered using a lithium coin cell, Kin provides up to 5-years’ reliable use in normal operating conditions • Clear identifi cation: Locate your asset via visible LED pulses • Utilisation and Analysis: Movement, vibra- tion and activity detection using low power embedded sensors (fi rmware updates to be introduced in 2021). TRACKUNIT KIN ENABLES TRACKING OF ALL CONSTRUCTION SITE ASSETS WITH A SINGLE APP EARTHMOVERS 16 PLANT / MACHINERY / VEHICLESwww.plantmachineryvehicles.comMAY 2021T he new Cat 992 wheel loader provides up to 32% greater productivity, reduces maintenance costs by as much as 10% and off ers up to 48% greater payload-per-fuel effi ciency than the earlier model 992K. Powered by the new Cat C32B engine with U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V and Tier 2 equivalent emission engine options, the Cat 992 meets the global industry’s demand for high-production equipment with greater pay- loads. Powertrain design enhancements to the transmission, axles and fi nal drive, along with the new engine, deliver a 20% longer interval for planned component replacement. Off ering both standard- and high-lift con- fi gurations, the 992 delivers the lowest cost- per-ton when paired with fl eets of Cat 775, 777 and 785 trucks. Standard-lift payload capaci- ties reach 23.1 tonnes (25.5 tons) for quarry face applications and 27.2 tonnes (30 tons) for loose material handling, while high-lift capacities reach 20.4 tonnes (22.5 tons) and 24.5 tonnes (27 tons) in respective applications. The Cat 992 has demonstrated in fi eld testing up to 48% greater payload-per-fuel effi ciency in applications where a four-pass match to 90.7 tonne (100-ton) trucks was achieved, versus fi ve passes with the 992K. The wheel loader provides up to 9.5% more rimpull during digging and up to 20% more breakout force. The wheel loader features an on-demand throttle mode to optimize payload-per-fuel effi ciency without slowing production. New standard automatic retarding controls disable the impeller clutch, enable the lockup clutch, and use the implement and fan pumps retard- ing to slow the machine on grade. The avail- able advanced automatic retarding controls with engine brake feature off ers full control of the loader’s speed on grade to maintain a desired hold speed. Automating critical digging cycle elements, optional new autodig components further improve productivity and effi ciency while reducing tyre wear. To stop slippage before it happens, a tyre slip prevention feature reduces rimpull before the tyres are set and increases rimpull when downward force is applied to the tyre. The tyre set function detects pile contact and automatically lifts against the pile to set the tyres and increase available traction. The lift stall prevention feature automatically manages rimpull in-dig to prevent hydraulic stall while lifting through the face, so the 992 spends less time in the pile. The optional new payload overload preven- tion allows for productivity and effi ciency improvements by providing a large enough bucket to be used to achieve target pass-match across a range of material densities without the risk of overload. With the overload value fully adjustable based on the target payload, this feature can be confi gured to automati- cally stop or slow the lift function when the overload value is exceeded. Improvements to the setback and strike plane angles, a longer bucket fl oor, and a stronger and larger bottom section increase the bucket fi ll factor by 10%. The taller side plate with level top surface helps to improve visibility beyond the bucket edge to the material pile. Available operator coaching empowers operators to exceed productivity targets by measuring and providing feedback to teach proper operating techniques. Among other operating techniques, this feature shows how to properly shorten travel, avoid unracking in- dig, enter the pile with a level bucket, reduce the dump height, and use the kickout. Extended major component life on the new 992 and improved service access deliver up to 10% lower maintenance costs. Automatic lubrication to Z-bar linkage pins with robust guarding helps to deliver a more reliable operation. A front walkaround platform simplifi es cleaning of cab windows. Two large openings per machine side off er quick and convenient access to the improved cooling package, reducing cleaning time. CATERPILLAR’S 992 WHEEL LOADER OFFERS 32% MORE PRODUCTIVITY AND 48% MORE EFFICIENCY THAN ITS PREDECESSOR EARTHMOVERS 17 PLANT / MACHINERY / VEHICLESwww.plantmachineryvehicles.comMAY 2021A MCS technologies has equipped all the tower cranes at the Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant site in England with its latest generation anti-collision and zoning system, the DCS 61-S. The construction of the buildings that will house the two nuclear reactors is currently being carried out by 52 tower cranes with horizontal and luffi ng jibs, of which four are traveling. AMCS has also supplied additional security products such as cameras and aircraft warning lights. This project represents a major technical challenge in the fi eld of anti-collision due to the high number of diff erent kind of cranes in a very small area. The 52 tower cranes each have several inference zones with other cranes. This means that several cranes can work in the same area and the risk of collisions between their cables or between cables and jibs could occur. The DCS 61-S systems allow these numerous areas of interference to be managed in real time. Consequently, this ensures the productivity of the site but also the safety of the machines and the 3,500 workers (in periods of high traffi c) mobilized day and night (20 hours per day), 7 days a week. The DCS 61-S detects in real time the risk of collision of all interfering crane components; for example jib on jib, jib on cable, etc. The device calculates in real time and in 3D the distances between each element of the cranes as well as the speeds and direction of movement (when they are on the rails) in order to intervene on the control mechanisms of the crane to ensure a slowing down and then a complete immobilization of the machine at a preset distance from the other machine. The system also provides the crane operator comfort by displaying all the parameters useful for operating the machine. It allows the operator to visualise in real time the position of the crane as well as the positions of interfering cranes, which contributes to high productivity. AMCS technologies also developed site supervisors (SUP 61) available for site management. They can view and monitor in real time the activity of the cranes as well as their positions, the operation of the DCS 61-S devices installed on the site and other useful information such as wind speed. AMCS TECHNOLOGIES EQUIPS 52 CRANES AT HINKLEY POINT C WITH DCS 61-S ANTI-COLLISION AND ZONING SYSTEM 18 PLANT / MACHINERY / VEHICLESwww.plantmachineryvehicles.comMAY 2021 CRANESR aimondi Middle East has erected 11 additional topless tower cranes - six MRT111 and fi ve MRT159 fl attop cranes - at the Aljada project in Sharjah. Each crane erection took one day involving four staffi ng groups. Raimondi has previously installed more than fi fteen Raimondi tower cranes at Aljada. Wael Hasan, commercial director, Raimondi Cranes Middle East, said: “We are very proud to keep working with one of region’s most infl uential master developers and are delighted to further support Arada on this project by positioning the 11 additional cranes onsite for the construction of the 'East Village'. Chosen for the maximum lifting capacity of 8 and 10 tonnes, respectively, matched with their high performance on jobsites of this nature, the cranes are also all fi tted with the Raimondi Deluxe R16 crane cabin, and in terms of technology have the company’s latest iterations.” The Raimondi MRT111s, working with jib lengths ranging from 42 to 50 m, are freestanding with a height under hook (HUH) between 38.55 and 47.2m. The Raimondi MRT159s, also freestanding with a HUH ranging between 31 and 47.2 m, boast jib lengths going from 42 to 50 meters. One major boon of the MRT159 fl attop is that it arrives onsite with all parts preassembled, ropes passed, and rope connections installed, facilitating easier onsite integration and installation. “Due to the layout of the jobsite and the substantial number of cranes operating simultaneously, the project presented specifi c challenges. First, the operations and technical departments from Raimondi Middle East had to strategically study the cranes’ erection and positioning site plan to ensure machine effi ciency and safety. Secondly, we were focused on speedy delivery and installation to meet the client’s needs,” said Hasan. The cranes, positioned across three diff erent plots on the large-scale development, will lift site materials as part of the development’s ongoing construction over the next year. RAIMONDI CRANES MIDDLE EAST ERECTS 11 ADDITIONAL TOPLESS TOWER CRANES AT ALJADA CONSTRUCTION SITE IN SHARJAH 19 PLANT / MACHINERY / VEHICLESwww.plantmachineryvehicles.comMAY 2021 CRANESNext >