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Alvan Blanch Successful Commissioning to Hafodneddyn Feeds Ltd

newsroom — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 16:00:07 +0000

Alvan Blanch announces the successful commission of the feed milling system RV420 at Hafodneddyn Feeds Ltd (Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, UK). Alvan Blanch has established a collaborative agreement with Hafodneddyn Feeds Ltd, extending its existing commissioning services, ensuring the production of high quality flaked wheat.

Under the collaboration, Alvan Blanch and Hafodneddyn Feeds Ltd will work together on the small-scale grain flaking system – twin RV420 mills, steam chest and conveyor drier. Offering enhanced capabilities and greater delivery of grain.

Paul Robson, commissioning engineer for Alvan Blanch in the UK and Europe, said:

“Alvan Blanch has extensive global experience of delivering commissioning services, which will be further strengthened by this new collaboration with Hafodneddyn Feeds Ltd.”

Source: Alvan Blanch

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Komatsu Europe announces HD785-8 Rigid Dump Truck

Lazzarini Sabrina — Fri, 29 May 2020 18:00:15 +0000

EU Stage V compliant – Excellent manoeuverability and travel performance

Komatsu Europe announces the launch of the new HD785-8 Rigid Dump Truck. Designed, developed and manufactured based on 100 years Komatsu experience and know- how, the HD785-8 delivers the highest levels of safety, performance, operator comfort and productivity.

“The new HD785-8 proposes excellent operator comfort, great travel performance and the well-known Komatsu reliability”

Juuso Ahola, Product Manager at Komatsu Europe says:

“The new HD785-8 proposes excellent operator comfort, great travel performance and the well-known Komatsu reliability of the previous model. This new machine is such a pleasure to operate that you just might want to keep the keys at the end of your shift rather than hand them over to the next operator.”

Power, Performance & Efficiency

Built for mining and quarry applications, the HD785-8 has a powerful EU Stage V Komatsu SAA12V140E-7 engine (849 kW / 1,140 HP) and a payload capacity of 92.2 tonnes.

The EU Stage V after treatment solutions use dual Komatsu Diesel Particulate Filters (KDPF) – most regeneration is performed passively, with no action required from the operator and no with interference to machine operation. There is no Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR), and Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF), or AdBlue®, is not required.

Key machine metrics for utilization, production and machine health can be accessed remotely via the KOMTRAX telematics system or on the machine through the upgraded machine monitor.

The HD785-8 has a 7-speed, fully automatic transmission with two selectable reverse speeds. The Komatsu Advanced Transmission with Optimum Modulation Control System (K-ATOMiCS) ensures smooth clutch engagement for a comfortable ride and reduced material spillage.

The HD785-8 delivers fast acceleration out of the pit and has excellent travel performance on grade. Wet multiple disc brakes on all wheels provide great downhill brake retarding performance.

With a tight turning radius of 10.1 m the HD785-8 provides exceptional manoeuvrability when spotting to be loaded and positioning to dump. The Komatsu Traction Control System (KTCS) is standard on the HD785-8. KTCS automatically applies pressure to independent brake assemblies for optimum traction in various ground conditions.

The Auto Idle Shutdown reduces unnecessary idle time and operating costs.

Safety & First-class operator comfort

Safety is Komatsu’s number one priority. The HD785-8 is equipped with LED lights, ground level battery, starter and machine lockout disconnect switches. A newly designed stairway provides safe access to the cabin.

For improved safety, Komatsu KomVision is standard: it creates a real-time 360-degree bird’s-eye view on the cab monitor, and eliminates any blind spots on the rear and sides of the machine.

Operator comfort on the HD785-8 includes a new ergonomically designed cab, with a convenient control layout and a comfortable environment for more confident work and greater productivity.

The new fabric-covered, air suspension seat is adjustable to the operator’s weight and height, and includes a seat heater and a ventilator as standard.

Thanks to a low noise engine, large capacity viscous cab mountings, hydro-pneumatic suspension and independent strut type suspension on the front wheels, in-cab noise levels are kept at 72 dBA.

Easy & Safe Maintenance

Radiator cleaning becomes easy thanks to the hydraulic radiator fan with reverse mode. The ground level jump start receptacle and service centre with fast fill coupler for engine, transmission, brake oil & coolant refills further facilitates easy and safe maintenance. For safety at height, technicians can attach lanyards to tie-off points (ISO 14567) well-placed around the HD785-8.

New Features and Benefits

EU Stage V emissions compliant – Peace of mind.
Komatsu Traction Control System (KTCS) – Maximised productivity
Energy saving operation – Optimised efficiency.
New, ergonomically designed operator cab – Improved operator comfort
Heated & ventilated air suspension seat – Improved operator comfort
Service centre with fuel, oil & coolant fast fill connection (Wiggins) – Maximum uptime, maximum productivity, maximise profit
KomVision surround view, with radar – For industry leading safety – Peace of Mind
Engine secondary and emergency shut down switches – Safety, peace of mind
Full LED lighting system – Safety, peace of mind
KOMTRAX Step 5 – Ultimate asset management
Updated KOMTRAX-Plus – convenient machine follow-up & data management
Komatsu CARE – Peace of mind

Source: Komatsu Europe

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Workshop LIVE at Agritechnica 2019 shows the role of agricultural technicians

Sofia Davalle — Wed, 06 Nov 2019 11:13:14 +0000

Young people to be exposed to career opportunities in the agricultural engineering sector – Hourly presentations will show today’s agricultural technicians at work – Computer diagnostics and maintenance are now central to technical roles in agriculture

As agricultural dealerships across Europe struggle to recruit sufficient service technicians, Workshop LIVE will return at Agritechnica 2019 in November to highlight the range of skills required to carry out this important role in the 21st century. The days of the heavy toolbox are gone, and today’s technician is more likely to be equipped with a laptop computer loaded with diagnostic software, as agricultural machinery becomes more complicated and intelligent.

The service technician’s role is certainly more technical than ever, but while high-tech electronics and on-board computers mean farm machinery is more complex, the equipment is also more reliable; this means the role of those employed in this vital career is switching from repairs to maintenance – particularly when remote telematics can give dealers an early warning of likely component failures.

For the past 12 years, Workshop LIVE has provided a behind-the-scenes look at the job of the agricultural technician, and this year it will again feature a team of 15 real people from real companies, including apprentices, live in action. They will take part in half-hour shows, presented live by a moderator, as they carry out a specific maintenance task on an item of machinery. This will be followed by a question-and-answer session, and there will still be time for face-to-face discussions with the technician after that.

The sessions will start on the hour from 10:00 to 17:00 hrs, and the machines featured this year include a Valtra tractor; a telescopic handler from New Holland; a disc mower from Krone; a Claas ball press; a Kubota wheeled loader; a chainsaw from Stihl; and tyre-fitting equipment from Bohnenkamp.

Hosted by DLG (German Agricultural Society) together with the German Agricultural Engineering Association (LandBauTechnik), Workshop LIVE will take place in Hall 2 at Agritechnica, home of the International Dealer and Service Provider Centre and Information Centre for the Used Machinery Trade. The live demonstrations, with commentary in German, will also be projected on a large plasma screen, making it easy for a large audience to follow closely the various steps that take place in the workshop.

“During the course of the seven days at Agritechnica we will showcase more than 50 live demonstrations involving repair work on tractors and other equipment,” says Heinzbert Mies, the project manager for Workshop LIVE. “This is also a great opportunity to show the exciting and challenging side of the profession, as it involves working with top-line technology that is constantly evolving and improving. Nothing could be more perfect for someone who enjoys working with their hands, and with tractors.”

As well as the hourly demonstrations conducted daily, students from the Hanover area have been invited to visit Agritechnica and participate in Workshop LIVE. This aims to expose young people to the agriculture sector, giving them the chance to ask questions and discover for themselves the opportunities that are available. Training experts will also be present to provide tips on vocational courses available in the field of agri-mechanics and engineering.

Agritechnica 2019 takes place at Hanover’ Exhibition Grounds from the 10th to 16th November (with special preview days on 10th and 11th November). More than 2,750 exhibitors from all over the world have registered to take part.

Source: Agrithecnica

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