Capital Equipment News May 2018

CONSTRUCTION NEWS

Caterpillar launches new three multi-processor models Caterpillar Work Tools has expanded its range of excavator attachments with three new multi-processor models– MP332, MP345 and, MP36 – which build on the company’s demolition-technology experience with new features aimed specifically at users requiring large, flexible, purpose-built tools that can handle virtually any demolition task. The new models join the MP318 and MP324 in the Cat multi-processor range. The design of the new multi-processors valve automatically activates. The Speed- Booster system combines a “speed” and “booster” valve and can therefore use a smaller cylinder

diameter (compared with previous models), which nearly halves cycle time for jaw opening and closing. In addition, depending on the jaw set used, closing force is up to 19 percent higher, compared with previous- series models. The configurations of the interchangeable jaw sets include: Concrete Cutter (CC); Demolition (D); Pulveriser (P); Shear (S); Universal (U); and

allows pairing a basic housing with any of up to six jaw sets, increasing jobsite versatility; the design also boosts productivity with patent-pending features, such as a new jaw locking system and the Speed Booster valve. The net result is optimum performance, cou- pled with low owning and operating costs. The new MP300 Series models are compact and designed with a high power to weight ratio, delivering exceptionally strong cutting and crushing power, while reducing stress on the carrier. Also, the housings used for the new tools incorporate a heavy-duty rotator that provides 360-degree movement for positioning the multi-processor at an optimum angle for any demolition situation. In operation, when the jaws meet resistance, the integral hydraulic booster

The design of the new multi-processors allows pairing a basic housing with any of up to six jaw sets.

Tank Shear (TS). The jaw sets are designed to be exchanged in as few as 10 minutes using only basic tools. Larger models feature a pin capture system that retains the cylinder pin with the jaw to further enable fast, safe jaw exchanges. Compared with previous designs, the jaw sets have fewer welds (fewer stress points) and more replaceable wear parts. Many

wear parts are pinned and can be easily and quickly replaced in the field, saving the time and expense of moving the jaw to the shop for cleaning, grinding, and welding new parts in place. Jaw configurations D, CC, and P benefit from parts commonality. In addition, jaw configuration P uses Cat ground engaging tools while D and CC use the same retention system as the Cat ground engaging tools. b

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