The Cat Next Generation hydraulic mining shovel displayed at MINExpo 2021 is engineered for the future, according to Caterpillar officials. The design fully integrates Cat Electronics and provides a platform to support innovation and technology expansion. The Next Generation shovels will feature five standard technologies, including Hydraulic Optimization, Operator Assist: Enhanced Motion Control (EMC), Product […]
Hoseless drilling machine improves uptime
At MINExpo 2021, Komatsu introduced a new underground hard rock drilling machine with several advanced features originating from customer input and collaboration. Unlike previous models, it includes hoseless booms. The ZJ32Bi is a battery-electric, medium-class jumbo which, according to the company, is built on a common platform for increased user adoption and efficient training. A […]
Liebherr advances hydraulic efficiency and zero emissions
The global mining industry has demonstrated its commitment to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in support of the Paris Agreement, with many major mining companies announcing decarbonization targets over the past 18 months. This increased focus on GHG emission reduction has accelerated the implementation of Liebherr’s existing low carbon systems and triggered future projects to […]
Danfoss and partners speed autonomous vehicle development
At the September NFPA/FPIC meeting, Peter Bleday, head of Danfoss Power Solutions autonomous vehicles group in Cambridge, Mass., discussed how the mobile industry has embraced more advanced technologies like autonomy, digitization and connectivity. In the process, he explained, Danfoss has had to expand its own product offerings and its PLUS+1 control platform, and also rely […]
Groundbreaking electrohydraulic system wins Volvo Technology Award
As part of the ongoing effort to improve hydraulic efficiency in excavators, the Common Pressure Rail Hybrid system by Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is yet another innovation improving performance while reducing CO2 emissions, in line with Volvo Group’s net zero carbon ambitions by 2040. A Volvo CE team from Sweden and South Korea worked […]
Proportional flow control valves for every application
In hydraulic systems, proportional flow control valves ensure that flow rates remain virtually constant. In doing so, they have to meet a large number of performance criteria that extend beyond their core function. According to engineers at Bucher Hydraulics, manufacturers and operators of mobile machines are increasingly placing a special emphasis on energy efficiency. Flow […]
Biden owes a debt of gratitude to the mobile industry
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers represents more than a thousand companies involved in the construction and ag industries, including many suppliers of fluid power components and systems. These firms contribute over $288 billion a year to the U.S. economy and support 2.8 million high-paying jobs. So it goes without saying that AEM carries a bit […]
Nine reasons why your pump runs slow
In a recent 2021 Fluid Power Technology Conference — Virtual Series presentation, MSOE University’s Tom Wanke took an in-depth look at Pump and Motor Troubleshooting, Failure Modes and Analysis. One problem that drives engineers and maintenance technicians crazy is when a hydraulic pump underperforms or runs erratically, but doesn’t completely fail. Sorting out the root […]
Volvo delivers first electric compact machines
Volvo Construction Equipment’s ECR25 Electric compact excavator and Volvo L25 Electric compact wheel loader were first unveiled at the Bauma 2019 expo in Munich. Two Norwegian companies, K Baugerød Anlegg and Veidekke, were among the first to take delivery of the new machines, which took place at a socially-distanced handover event to comply with local […]
Komatsu dozers get smarter
Komatsu D51i-24 (131 hp) and D61i-24 (168 hp) dozers are now available with Komatsu’s intelligent Machine Control (iMC) technology. According to the company, the iMC 2.0 system can help quickly transform construction job sites into highly efficient, highly productive operations. iMC incorporates a host of advanced machine controls, software and components. For example, 3D design […]
