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MODERN QUARRYING
October - November 2013
BAUMA
REVIEW
Sandvik
displayed a cross-section of its
equipment ranges, launching exciting
new products, as well as showing why its
African customer’s needs truly are its focus.
Bauma Africa presented Sandvik
Construction with the perfect opportu-
nity to meet with its African customers,
introduce the Sandvik offering to com-
panies and individuals lacking familiarity,
and vitally presenting the perfect oppor-
tunity to launch new products. The show
saw the African launch of two exciting
developments: the CH550 Cone crusher
and the DH350 Surface Drill Rig.
The CH550 is part of the new gen-
eration of compact cone crushers which
provide customers with optimum per-
formance and good cubical shape, while
“The new LW900K wheel loader, which
was introduced to the local market at
Bauma Africa 2013, is an exciting devel-
opment for XCMG, to support the devel-
opment of diverse industries, including
the construction, mining and infrastruc-
ture sectors,” says Martin von Gericke,
CEO, XCMG Africa, part of the global
XCMG Group. “Continuous research and
development forms part of the Chinese
principal’s strategy to gain market share
throughout the African continent.
“With sound international backing, an
understanding of local market conditions
and the support of an expert team, the
South African operation is well positioned
to achieve strategic growth objectives.”
The robust LW900K wheel loader,
with a 9,0 t loading capacity, has been
designed for improved productivity, reli-
ability and operator comfort. This envi-
ronmentally-friendly machine also boasts
low emissions in compliance with more
stringent environmental regulations,
including European and American emis-
sion regulations and standards. The new
electronically-controlled Cummins QSM
11 engine has a power rating of 250 kW at
2 100 rpm. A cyclone type pre-filter, com-
bined with a double filtering system, pre-
vents the engine from damage in dusty
environments.
The ZF 4WG 310 transmission, backed
by ZF South Africa, has ZF electro-hydrau-
lic shifting and is designed for improved
working efficiency. The functions of neu-
tral gear start protection, shifting locking
and the KD gear, are easy to operate. The
single handle pilot control system reduces
operating force and enhances operator
comfort. An added safety feature on the
transmission is a neutral starting facility
and a gear shift lock out. The transmission
is also equipped with a KD function.
The efficient combination of the low
emission Tier III Cummins QSM11 engine
and ZF 4WG310 transmission – with
the addition of ZF wet axles – results
in a highly durable machine, perfectly
designed for efficient operation in ardu-
ous mining and construction environ-
ments. These wet multi-disc brakes are
totally enclosed which prevents the
Massive XCMG Africa wheel loader
The robust LW900K wheel loader, with a 9
tonne loading capacity, has been designed for
improved productivity, reliability and operator
comfort.
ingress of dirt, thus reducing wear and
minimising maintenance requirements.
The hydraulic brake system also features
a self-adjustable hand brake system.
This machine has also been designed
for low oil consumption. This is achieved
with a high torque engine and high
capacity torque converter which ensure
optimum efficiency during low speed
travelling. Other key features include the
steering accumulator, automatic lubrica-
tion system, oil warmer and differential
lock. These wheel loaders also have a
newly designed ROPS and FOPS cabin,
HID/LED lighting and air-conditioning for
enhanced operator comfort.
Bucket capacities of the LW900K
series vary between 4,0 m³ and 6,9 m³,
with a rated bucket capacity of 4,5 m³.
These machines have a dumping height
of 3 400 mm and a dumping reach of
1 470 mm.
This new series, with a specially
designed engine layout and large access
bonnet doors on both sides, ensures easy
servicing and quick daily maintenance.
For enhanced safety during maintenance,
the engine and transmission filters can be
changed through the engine compart-
ment. An added safety feature, which is
standard with these wheel loaders, is an
advanced rear view camera system that
reduces blind spot areas during operation.
Optional features include mud guards,
oil sampling points and maintenance-free
batteries.
ensuring the lowest operating cost
per ton for a wide range of materials
and applications. The all-new patented
Sandvik CH550 is based on the proven
HYDROCONE TM design, with the CH550
combining the ability to produce excel-
lent shaped products, in fewer crushing
stages, thereby making it adaptable to
ever-changing customer requirements.
The new Sandvik DH350 drill rig
is a diesel powered, crawler mounted,
self-contained down-the-hole drill-
ing rig, designed for drilling with 3”, 4”
and 5” hammers in the 89-152 mm hole
range. Operational productivity, hole-
accuracy and drilling smoothness, are
further enhanced by a heavy-duty rotary
head that supplies a very high torque
of 2 530 Nm, with fuel costs being mini-
mised with two separate power sources.
Both these new products are seen to be
perfect for the African market, and were
joined with representatives from the
other product areas, including: station-
ary crushing and screening equipment;
breakers; and tools and consumables.
Sandvik launches two unique products
The diesel-powered new Sandvik DH350 drill rig.
