< PreviousF or over 60 years, Atlas Copco has pio- neered many new developments in oil-free air technology and became the fi rst manufacturer to be awarded the ISO 8573-1 CLASS 0 (2010) and ISO 22000 certi- fi cations. Oil-free compressed air has criti- cal applications in several industries where the end product cannot be contaminated by oil, such as automotive, food and beverage, chemical, electronics, oil & gas, textiles and pharmaceuticals. Clean air generated from oil-free compressors also create less waste compared to oil-lubricated compressors. This results in reduced maintenance due to fewer fi lter replacements. Akram Tamari, regional general manager, Atlas Copco Rental Middle East & India, explains the factors to be considered while choosing oil-free compressors and the incen- tives to opt for them. “Customer requirements defi ne the qual- ity of compressed air required. In most appli- cations, the use of oil-free air is necessary as the products and instrumentation are sensi- tive to oil contamination, such as in refi ning and production of petrochemicals, fertiliz- ers, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and utilities. We assess each requirement and give the best solution possible to help the customer achieve the best results. There’s a strong incentive to switch to oil-free compressed air; for customers of oil-lubricated compressors, it would be the promise of better air quality that will keep their uptime to the maximum while being assured that the quality they are thriving for, is achieved, or exceeded. Using oil-free air will also reduce the risk of any oil contami- nation at any stage in the customer processes and reduce the cost of off -spec products,” says Akram. Atlas Copco Rental Middle Eats & India off ers the PT range of oil-free compressors in the Middle East. This range includes the medium-pressure PTS 800 and PTS 1600 diesel-driven models and the low-noise PTE 1500 electric-driven model. “The PT range of compressors in our rental fl eet can accommodate any requirement and we successfully completed many projects where huge amounts of air were required. This range has units that are powered with both diesel and electricity. Both models can work alone or in parallel with many other units to produce large amounts of 100% oil- free compressed air. Due to these character- istics, these compressors are highly popular in off shore oil and gas projects and onshore food and beverage production,” says Akram. Akram points out how Altas Copco oil- free compressors help reduce operating costs: “Oil-free air compressors have zero oil contamination and that can help customers avoid any related costs of contaminated pro- duction or clean-up of their own air systems. We usually see that customers utilize our oil- free air to meet the specifi cations of the plant and project owners where no oil contamina- tion is allowed. This can apply to most indus- tries where quality, safety and effi ciency are of high value.” IT’S TIME TO GO OIL-FREE SAYS ATLAS COPCO Akram Tamari, regional general manager, Atlas Copco Rental Middle East & India. The PTS 800 diesel-driven compressor. The PTS 1600 diesel-driven compressor. The PTE 1500 electric-driven compressor. POWER EQUIPMENT 30 PLANT / MACHINERY / VEHICLESJUNE 2021www.plantmachineryvehicles.comA UNIQUE PLATFORM FOR MEP AND HVAC PROFESSIONALS TO LEARN, DISCUSS AND DEBATE THE CURRENT STATE OF THE INDUSTRY WEDNESDAY 30TH JUNE 2021 DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES FOR SPONSORSHIP ENQUIRIES: Anup Nagpurkar Group Sales Manager T: +971 52 895 0931 E: anup.nagpurkar@itp.com FOR OTHER ENQUIRIES: Sherdil Babar Conference Production Manager T: +971 52 153 9621 E: sherdil.babar@itp.com REGISTER ON MEPMIDDLEEAST.COM/CONFER ENCESB obcat has launched the new generation R-Series telehandler range in the Middle East, Africa, Russia and CIS markets, providing a choice of 12 models powered by Stage IIIA engines. The new telehandlers cover lifting heights from 6 to 18m with maximum lifting capacities between 2.6 and 4.1 tonne. The new models include: Compact telescopic loaders - TL26.60, TL30.60 and TL30.70 Middle range telehandlers - TL35.70, T35.105, T35.105L and T36.120SL High lift telehandlers - T35.130S, T35.130SLP, T35.140S, T41.140SLP and T40.180SLP The telehandlers have a newly confi gured transmission system, and facilitates operations with the combination of the boom positioning system, an updated ultra-accurate joystick, inching function and improved visibility from the cab. An enhanced inching pedal design is easier to use and reduces fatigue. A higher engine brake provides a shorter stop distance and increases safety on construction sites. Turtle/ rabbit speeds are standard on all models and operated from the joystick. The R-Series features a new cab that off ers a central control panel. Ease of operation is enabled with features such as all-in- one joystick with improved ergonomics; automotive-style controls (backlit keypad, jog-shuttle, levers under steering wheel); interactive 5-inch LCD display; semi- automatic wheel alignment; automatic transmission and parking brake. The shielded design of the telehandlers provides protection for hydraulic and 32 PLANT / MACHINERY / VEHICLESwww.plantmachineryvehicles.comJUNE 2021 LIFTING AND ACCESS EQUIPMENT BOBCAT LAUNCHES NEW GENERATION R-SERIES TELEHANDLERS COVERING LIFTING HEIGHTS FROM 6 TO 18 Melectrical components (including the pipes, harness and transmission) and a steel plate protecting the base of the machine. All Bobcat telehandlers have a rigid boom structure and a robust frame with box section layout. The optimum weight distribution of the telehandlers, with or without the compact stabilizers being employed, also allows operators to safely reach as high and as far as possible while handling heavy loads with the machines. Under the bonnet, the well-proven Perkins Stage IIIA engine provides high power and the simplicity of its mechanical injection system. In addition, all R-Series telehandlers feature a new engine hood with a steeper profi le that increases visibility and reduces blind spots by 15% on the right hand side of the machines. Together with the new dashboard design, this provides excellent unobstructed visibility from the cab, allowing the driver to move around the job site with ease and minimises accidents or mistakes. Gustavo Otero, president, Doosan Bobcat EMEA, said: “Telehandlers are a fundamental asset of our business strategy and key pillar of our 'Next is Now' initiative. Our new R-Series off ers high performance, robust machines for maximum uptime with a focus on accurate controls and intuitive operation for tackling any job on the construction site. With these new models and the increased investment in our telehandler business, we are aiming to double the production of telehandlers by 2025.” “Bobcat telehandlers are popular in MEA and we want to further improve our presence and accelerate our growth in the MEA construction and rental market with this new generation. Leveraging from the ease of use, safety and reliability of our equipment, we aim to be present on every job site, where this kind of equipment is needed,” he added. Quentin D’Hérouël, product manager- telehandlers, Doosan Bobcat, said: “As with all new Bobcat telehandlers, the R-Series off ers customers peace of mind with a 3-year warranty (or 3000 hours) on the entire machine as standard from the factory. Bobcat is the only manufacturer to provide a 3-year warranty as standard, allowing customers to focus entirely on growing their business without worrying about their machines. With regard to the cab interior, we’re now the leaders in the fi eld. As we have constantly involved our customers in their design, we’re confi dent that the new generation machines will be very well received.” 33 PLANT / MACHINERY / VEHICLESwww.plantmachineryvehicles.comJUNE 2021 LIFTING AND ACCESS EQUIPMENTA s construction of the Red Crescent mixed-use building, including a 2B+G+2 fl oor shopping mall, in Abu Dhabi nears completion, a JLG 860SJ telescopic boom lift supplied by Johnson Arabia has been employed for cladding works by Galaxy Universal Contracting company. The scope of the project includes fi xing aluminium cladding sheets, formation of joints and paint jobs around the building, all of which require 3–4 months. Johnson Arabia selected the JLG 860SJ because the AWP was required to work at diff erent heights and access diff erent areas of the building, particularly access the red cladded area from diff erent angles. The AWP was also required to move on asphalt and sandy surfaces around the building, which was addressed with the machine’s rough terrain tyres. “When we inspected the site, it was clear that the JLG 860J would be ideal for the job. The rough terrain tyres on this model allows it to move smoothly on the rough surface providing a more secure workspace at high heights than with a standard ladder or man lift,” says Gareth Conley, executive manager- AWP, Johnson Arabia. Johnson Arabia also plans to supply AWPs or the mall’s interior work. “Our extensive product range helps us to be the fi rst choice of local customers as we have machines ready available for any application. We expect to supply the JLG X17 and JLG 6RS for interior work in coming days,” says Gareth. s 34 PLANT / MACHINERY / VEHICLESwww.plantmachineryvehicles.comJUNE 2021 LIFTING AND ACCESS EQUIPMENT JOHNSON ARABIA EMPLOYS JLG 860SJ FOR FINISHING WORK AT RED CRESCENT MALL IN ABU DHABI35 PLANT / MACHINERY / VEHICLESwww.plantmachineryvehicles.comJUNE 2021 LIFTING AND ACCESS EQUIPMENT S pain-based Alba-Marcel Group off ers cost-eff ective material and people transport solutions for all types of low, medium and tall buildings and the restoration, repair and construction of all types of façades. Alba material hoists have load capacities up to 2,000kg, maximum height up to 250m with twin cabin on a single mast, maximum cage dimensions of 3.2x1.4m, and speed of 20m/min. The hoists also include an updated emergency brake with automatic recovery that saves time in the restarting of the elevator. Alba mast climbing platforms have load capacities up to 5,000kg, maximum height of 250m, and maximum speed of 10m/min. The PEC range, in particular, is suited to façade rehabilitation or closure works, being able to cover the perimeter of a building with circular, corner and zigzag confi gurations, with extensions of up to 2.6m. These platforms, made of galvanized steel, present benefi ts in terms of safety that facilitate work in adverse weather conditions. Compared to other lifting alternatives, the PEC work platforms reduce installation and disassembly time, as well as labour times, which increases productivity. To double the working capacity on the PEC 130 and PEC 150models, an additional work platform (double decker) can be installed on the same mast, with an anti-collision safety system, to work at double height at the same time. Compared to tubular scaff olding, Alba claims its mast climbing work platforms to reduce installation and removal time by 90%, reduce work time by 40%, and improve work safety, signifi cantly. Ahmad Wraikat, regional manager, Kanoo Cranes, the exclusive dealer of Alba in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain, explains the features of Alba ALBA HOISTS AND MAST CLIMBING PLATFORMS OFFER HIGH LOAD CAPACITY, SPEED AND STABILITY machines that makes them superior to other brands in the region. “Alba hoists and mast climbers are easier to install and dismantle compared to other similar machines. They are also support higher speeds, load capacities and wind speeds. Alba’s mast sections are stronger and off er more stability that other brands because of their square mast section design. The standard safety features on Alba machines include load sensors and stability sensors that help prevent overloading and indicate faults to prevent accidents,” says Ahmad. “As construction activity picks up in the region, demand for hoists and mast climbers will increase for both functional and decorative façade work. As the industry evolves and companies look for cost effi cient alternatives to purchasing and maintaining equipment, Kanoo Cranes is also off ering Alba equipment for hire,” he adds. 36 PLANT / MACHINERY / VEHICLESwww.plantmachineryvehicles.comJUNE 2021 LIFTING AND ACCESS EQUIPMENT THE MEN FROM MARR’S SOLVES ACCESS CHALLENGES AT SYDNEY METRO CONSTRUCTION SITE WITH SINGLE M1280D LUFFING CRANEL ocated in the heart of Sydney’s CBD, Sydney Metro’s integrated station development at Martin Place will include the new Martin Place metro station, two new commercial buildings above the station, a retail space, new underground pedestrian connections and improvements to the public domain. The John Holland CPB Ghella (JHCPBG) joint venture was contracted to deliver the tunnel and station excavation works for the Sydney Metro City & Southwest project, which included the excavation of the Martin Place Station site. Construction of the Martin Place Station site included building an underground platform-to-platform connection between the existing heritage-listed Martin Place Station and the new Sydney Metro Martin Place Station – built mainly by excavating new pedestrian tunnels from the Sydney Metro construction site. Faced with a challenging schedule of works, JHCPBG partnered with The Men From Marr’s for a solution. Excavation and construction works on a congested CBD site in the middle of a busy pedestrian thoroughfare and high traffi c area presented a number of challenges in terms of access, in particular the heavy equipment required onsite at diff erent stages of the works to meet the demanding programme. Added to these constraints, JHCPBG’s scope of works included lifting into the site 14 plunge columns that were 30-metres long and weighing 80 tonnes each as well as the associated 90-tonne drilling rigs, excavators and spoil removal. The original craneage scheme proposed the use of two crawler cranes and a small tower crane installed on a steel platform to complete general and medium lifting requirements. For the heavy lifting requirements, a mobile crane operating on the street was proposed, but this would have required costly road closures and associated risks to the construction programme. This solution could also only deliver the plunge columns in 20-tonne sections which then had to be assembled and welded onsite prior to installation. Marr’s solution was to eliminate the need for road occupancies by installing one of its M1280D heavy lift luff ers to do all the lifting from a single point within the site. This also allowed for the 80-tonne, 30-metre plunge columns to be prefabricated off site and lowered into their fi nal position. The M1280D gave JHCPBG the fl exibility to meet the demands of lifting a range of diff erent equipment with changes in project requirements and thus helped avoid delays to the construction schedule. The Martin Place South site was delivered ahead of schedule, and the Men From Marr’s has been engaged by the construction partners for the above ground works on Sydney Metro Martin Place Station. Will Freelander, construction manager, JHCPBG, Martin Place Station, said: "As tunnellers, we do not necessarily have a lot of experience with tower cranes and their operation, and we had some fears about this unknown factor at the start of the project; however, those fears were unfounded. To date Martin Place south site has delivered on all its milestones and KPIs. 37 PLANT / MACHINERY / VEHICLESwww.plantmachineryvehicles.comJUNE 2021 LIFTING AND ACCESS EQUIPMENTT he new Potain MDT 489 topless crane from Manitowoc fi lls the gap between the manufacturer’s popular MDT 389 and new MDT 569 models and is suitable for large-scale construction and infrastructure projects, especially the installation of large, prefabricated components, as well as for shipyards and mines with heavy loads to handle. The MDT 489 has been designed for high performance, while keeping the concept of using topless technologies that overlap and avoid collisions on jobsites with multiple cranes, unlike hammerhead tower crane models. The crane can handle a maximum load of 20t or 25t within an 80m radius and be confi gured in multiple ways. In addition, its compact confi guration enables it to operate on tight and congested sites. All components, save the slewing mechanism, can be transported in standard- sized shipping containers. The rotating section of the MDT 489 can be transported in nine containers, which is four or fi ve fewer than needed for a typical crane of this size, decreasing transport cost and complexity, as well as making access to the jobsite much simpler. Protective packaging with brackets helps secure the jib sections and cushioning pads within the containers protect the sections while facilitating effi cient packing. With an 80m jib and 50m mast, assembly of the crane takes a maximum of two days. The MDT 489 can be placed on a 6m or 8m cross base platform and assembled in various confi gurations to best use the space and equipment available on the jobsite. The jib has been designed for erection with built-in slinging points. The jib sections can be assembled in diff erent confi gurations to off er jobsite fl exibility according to the assist crane size and ground space available. The heaviest jib section weighs 6.7t. The rotating cab and design of the counter-jib connection points also make for easy mounting. The MDT 489 can be set up in 15 minutes by using Manitowoc’s crane control system (CCS). This feature enables highly controlled and effi cient operation throughout the crane’s time on the jobsite. The trolley off ers two falls for fast duty-cycle lifting or four falls for heavy lifting. The wire ropes for the trolley can be tensioned and then the sensor recalibrated simply by using a push-button inside the operator cab. This is suitable for long-term jobsites that require more frequent tensioning. Customers have the option of the new high-performance 110 HPL winch or the 150 HPL (the 132 HPL and 180 HPL are available for the North American market). Productivity is increased with the new 110 HPL winch, enabling up to twice the lifting speeds of the older 100 LVF winch. This feature, in combination with new motor brake management and a new architecture that facilitates maintenance operations, means the 110 HPL winch speed up construction times, improve overall driving comfort and provide more precise load placement. These performance improvements do not increase power consumption, and maintenance is easier. Additionally, with the ‘power control’ functionality, it is possible to limit the maximum electric power required for the crane operation without impacting low-load and no-load working speeds. 38 PLANT / MACHINERY / VEHICLESwww.plantmachineryvehicles.comJUNE 2021 LIFTING AND ACCESS EQUIPMENT THE POTAIN MDT 489 TOPLESS CRANE FILLS THE GAP BETWEEN THE MDT 389 AND MDT 569 MODELS39 PLANT / MACHINERY / VEHICLESwww.plantmachineryvehicles.comJUNE 2021 LIFTING AND ACCESS EQUIPMENT F ollowing the launch of a new driver’s cab on Grove three-axle all-terrain cranes – GMK3050-3, GMK3060-2 and GMK3060L-1 – in December 2020, Manitowoc is introducing this new generation cab on four- and fi ve-axle GMK cranes up to 150t capacity. The new cab is now available on the Grove GMK4090-1, GMK4100L-2, GMK5150-1 and GMK5150L-1 all-terrain cranes. The new carrier cab has a modern design, which meets the latest crash-test requirements in Europe and is ECE R29-3 approved. Crane operators benefi t from increased space within the cab, while the overall compact dimensions of the all- terrain cranes remain unchanged. Within a 2.55-m width, Manitowoc accommodates plenty of features in the interior. Practical compartments in the dashboard, between the seats and integrated into the vehicle’s doors off er ample space to store loose items and documents. There is further storage space between the driver and passenger seat. The cab interior also incorporates cup holders and USB ports that allow charging of mobile phones and other electronic devices. An ergonomic driver's seat with air suspension, armrests and seat heating comes as standard. Operators can easily move between the driver and passenger side as the central console does not divide the new cab. Overall, the layout of the cab off ers a feeling of increased space. Andreas Cremer, vice-president for product management-mobile cranes, Manitowoc, said: “User-friendliness and driver ergonomics were our priorities in the development of the new generation of Grove carrier cabs, so an understanding of operators’ day-to-day work conditions was essential to the process. The operator needs to feel comfortable to and from any jobsite. We introduced the prototype MANITOWOC LAUNCHES CARRIER CAB ON FOUR- AND FIVE-AXLE GROVE ALL- TERRAIN CRANES UP TO 150T of the new generation of Grove carrier cabs ‘cab2020’ to the market at Bauma 2019 as part of a design study. The feedback was already extremely positive at that point, yet we still took the opportunity to speak directly with customers and operators and included their comments in the fi nal development stages of the new carrier cab.” The crane control system (CCS) can be reached comfortably from a seated position and has been ergonomically integrated into the cab. The intuitive interface makes the operator’s job much easier as the most frequently used settings, such as chassis level and axle locking, can be selected via the CCS. Diff erent drive modes can also be chosen en route via the CCS screen. As all CCS displays off er the same layout and navigation throughout the GMK model range, it is easy for operators to switch from one Grove all- terrain crane to another. Next >