Capital Equipment News May 2019

For informed decision-making MAY 2019

SCANIA ROLLS IN NEW TRUCK RANGE

COMPACTION EQUIPMENT: At the compaction edge

MOBILE APPLICATIONS: The power is in your hands

SAFETY: THE ROAD TO PDS COMPLIANCE PAGE 24

BAUMA REVIEW – ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT: Moving with the current

SCANIA ROLLS IN NEW TRUCK RANGE

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COMMENT 2 Ditching industry warranty norms cover 4 Scania rolls in new truck range Compaction Equipment 8 At the compaction edge mobile applications 12 The power is in your hands 16 Digitalisation – A different dynamic to maintenance bauma review – electric equipment 20 Moving with the current safety 24 The road to PDS compliance Articulated haulers 28 Casting the spotlight on TCO and productivity thought leadership

materials handling News 33 Setting new lift truck warranty standards bauma 2019 review news 34 Metso's hybrid truck body makes bauma 2019 debut 35 Increased fleet efficiency with My Epiroc 36 Combined steering for CASE graders 37 New remote control system for Bobcat loaders transport & logistics news 38 UD Trucks launches eight New Quester derivatives in SA

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EDITOR'S COMMENT

DITCHING INDUSTRYWARRANTY NORMS

C ost of ownership considerations in equipment start long before the load hits the road or the bucket tips into the bin. While capital equipment buying decisions have for long been largely influenced by factors such as price and aftermarket support capabilities, warranty is seemingly taking an even more important role. We will all agree that a warranty is a very valuable component of any capital equipment purchase. As one industry expert put it, “a warranty is like health insurance, we hope we never need it but when we do we are glad we have it”. Capital equipment owners need to be certain that the equipment they are buying is free of defects in workmanship for a considerable period. During buying time, the length of warranty should not be overlooked. While similar products may have different price tags, they are also likely to have different length of warranties, and this should be figured into the equation. The longer and more comprehensive the warranty, the lower the overall potential cost of ownership. The warranty is also a good measure of the manufacturer’s confidence in its product, and it is only as good as the company providing it. With that in mind, forward-thinking OEMs and their suppliers are flipping the industry warranty norm on its head. The trend towards longer warranties has already taken root in the automotive industry where Hyundai, for example, has been the frontrunner with its 7-year/ 200 000-km warranty. In the capital equipment space, leading this revolution are Metso and its southern African supplier, Pilot Crushtec International, and more recently, Goscor Lift Truck Company (GLTC) and its principal, Doosan. In a ground-breaking development, Metso and Pilot Crushtec International

have rolled out an industry-first, standard 5-year/ 10 000-hour warranty on all Metso crushers and screens, effective 1 January 2019. The move ushers in a new era in the crushing and screening industry where a 1-year/2 000- hour warranty is generally the norm on these mission-critical assets. The initiative is a true indicator of Metso’s confidence in its product. It is also a sign of service commitment from Pilot Crushtec International as the exclusive distributor of Metso’s aggregates products and services, including static, tracked and wheeled crushers, scalpers and screens in southern Africa. The initiative is in the best interests of the consumer. A longer product warranty gives equipment owners some extra coverage for their big-ticket purchases, along with a little more peace of mind. From an OEM perspective, it says a lot about the confidence in the brand. From a supplier point of view, it also means that the dealer is committing to be there for its customers for the long haul, and be involved in their businesses with a vested interest. As you will also see in this edition of Capital Equipment News , with its newly-introduced 5-year warranty on its Doosan 7 Series range, GLTC is setting new standards in the South African materials handling equipment industry. The new offering is said to be the longest ever warranty to be offered in the South African forklift industry, where the industry norm is generally 12 months. The pertinent reasoning behind the extended warranties is the fact that the initial capital investment on these machines is very high. Therefore, to retain the value of the product, the warranty should be long enough to support the product for at least the first five years of its life.

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COVER STORY

Scania Southern Africa is introducing a completely new truck range. This is the result of more than 10 years of development work and investments globally. SCANIA ROLLS IN NEW TRUCK RANGE

KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS • New design and shape of the front and chassis for improved aerodynamics • Powertrain updates resulting in greater fuel efficiency and driving performance • Extended storage options • Enhanced driver’s seat adjustment options • Maintenance based on your operation increases uptime and profitability • Unique safety features such as roll-over curtain side airbags

• More space behind the seats for wider beds • New infotainment system with 7” touch screen

W ith the new range, Scania is extending its offering and can now supply more performance stages, connectivity and a comprehensive palette of productivity-enhancing services, as well as sustainable transportation solutions that are precisely customised for each type of customer in the highly- competitive transportation industry. With the new range, Scania promises that customers – regardless of industry and area of application – will be able to carry out their work in the most sustainable and profitable way. “It is undoubtedly the biggest investment in Scania’s 125 year history,” states Henrik Henriksson, President and CEO of Scania. “It is with hearts bursting with pride that my colleagues and I are now presenting the products and services that will bring Scania to new levels regarding market shares and carry us far into the next decade.” Production starts The assembly of the new truck range has started in South Africa and the old PGR range is being strategically phased out. The new truck range carries with it a unique toolbox of sustainable solutions

“It is undoubtedly the biggest investment in Scania’s 125 year history. It is with hearts bursting with pride that my colleagues and I are now presenting the products and services that will bring Scania to new levels regarding market shares and carry us far into the next decade.”

Henrik Henriksson, President and CEO of Scania

“At Scania our main focus is always to give our customers the tools they need to achieve profitability in their businesses and in 2019 we expand on this focus and reach a milestone by launching our new truck series. It’s normally a 15 to 20-year cycle before you go to market with a totally new vehicle. It’s an exciting period for us.”

Raimo Lehtiö, MD of Scania Southern Africa

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The R-Cab has an athletic body that redefines premium in the long haulage space.

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Delivery of the new trucks begins immediately after the launch event on 21 May

The assembly of the new truck range has started in South Africa and the old PGR range is being strategically phased out

With the new range, Scania promises that customers – regardless of industry and area of application – will be able to carry out their work in the most sustainable and profitable way

Along with a comprehensive variety of applications and solutions, the segments that are being launched for the Southern Africa market are Long Haul, Construction/ Mining and Urban Distribution

in the form of products and services that Scania globally will be the first to deliver in the market. “At Scania our main focus is always to give our customers the tools they need to achieve profitability in their businesses and in 2019 we expand on this focus and reach a milestone by launching our new truck series. Delivery of the new trucks begins immediately after the launch event. It’s normally a 15 to 20-year cycle before you go to market with a totally new vehicle. It’s an

balanced, all round premium cab, with an enlarged set of options which offers the opportunity to tailor-make the G-series to perfection to suit any business’ specific needs. With the new P-series trucks, customers are assured of low weight with great visibility and driveability that is well balanced to suit specific inner-city needs. This is the most versatile cab range which is ideal for urban and regional operations and is well proven for construction and other

exciting period for us.” Says Raimo Lehtiö, MD of Scania Southern Africa. Along with a comprehensive variety of applications and solutions, the segments that are being launched for the southern African market are Long Haul, Construction/ Mining and Urban Distribution. The range The new G-series trucks are highly adaptable with outstanding driveability and visibility. The range offers a well-

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Scania South Africa says delivery of the new trucks begins immediately after the launch event.

The way payment for a transportation assignment is calculated (by weight, time used, mileage, and so on) is a good example of a factor that must be taken into account when the vehicle and its related services are being specified. Scania has concentrated its entire combined expertise on trucks, optimised transportation solutions, industry conditions and actual customer needs in the new sales support system that the company has developed. The toolbox is the result of several years’ work compiling, analysing and consolidating knowledge, insights and customer needs with regard to the global, multifaceted transportation and truck industry. One size fits no one The importance of being able to design a completely optimised vehicle and support both its ownership and use with related services like financing, service contracts and fleet management services is difficult to overestimate in today’s competitive transportation world. Scania is one of the pioneers in connecting trucks in order to help optimise use and availability, among a host of other things. The offering Scania is now introducing will give all existing customers better support and opportunities than ever before to achieve maximum return on their truck investments. The new product range and related services, combined with the way Scania has equipped itself to help customers, represents a major development stage in the industry. Scania is now becoming even better at offering support to customers when it comes to the one business they really care about; their own. b

The new G-series trucks are highly adaptable with outstanding driveability and visibility.

demanding conditions. The new S-series raises the stakes in long-distance driver comfort with an interior that is said to be a haven of luxury. The flat floor, extended storage facilities and exceptional view from the driver position all add to its appeal. The R-Cab is sturdier, yet sharper than ever with an athletic body that redefines premium in the long haulage space. The new R-series perfectly fits life on the road. Key advancements in the new truck range’s automotive technology result in improved fuel efficiency; enhanced driver experience; refined connectivity; and greater safety. Scania’s unique offering With the introduction of Scania’s new truck range, the start of the industry’s most developed and customer-centric approach has been instituted, as this enables solutions offerings which are fully

tailor-made for each customer’s specific business need, says Lehtiö. “Each truck is a production unit. The better adapted it is for its unique assignment and the more supported it is by applicable customised services, the greater the customer’s chances are of getting a return on their investment,” says Lehtiö. “The customer’s finances are determined by a range of different factors. Some of them are relatively simple to control. Others are influenced by factors that lie outside their control or are so complex in their nature that the consequences can be difficult for an individual to identify and address,” he adds. Scania’s starting point to providing a sustainable solution to customers is Total Operating Economy (TOE). The difference between TOE and the traditional Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), where only costs are reflected, is that the revenue side of a customer’s finances are also weighed in.

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COMPACTION EQUIPMENT

The 85 kW HP 180 from Hamm will be available from mid-2019.

At the compaction edge

At bauma 2019, the Wirtgen Group once again demonstrated its innovation prowess in road construction equipment with several cutting-edge compaction equipment launches from its Hamm brand, writes Munesu Shoko .

T he Wirtgen Group’s booth at bauma 2019 drew a record number of visitors. With a total of 120 exhibits, including 18 world premieres and 25 innovations, as well as six interactive technology demos, the booth was packed with leading machine and application technologies from Wirtgen, Vögele, Hamm, Kleemann, Benninghoven and John Deere. The trade show in Munich clearly demonstrated that Hamm remains a leading name in compaction gear. With the HP series, Hamm presented a totally new generation of pneumatic tyre rollers packed with technical innovations and further developments. For example, Hamm has developed a common platform as the basis for all model variants in every market throughout the world. In addition, there are important innovations affecting the operator’s platform, the water and additive sprinkling system, as well as the ballasting. Over 35 years ago, Hamm became the first roller manufacturer to offer a drum with oscillation capability. Today, the technology is an integral part of the OEM’s range of products and is being continuously developed. At bauma 2019, Hamm presented the latest innovation in this segment, rollers

with split oscillation drums, for the first time.

Series HP In the 1960s, Hamm launched the revolutionary GRW and has continued to develop it up to the present day. Today, a good 50 years later, the Tirschenreuth-based compaction specialist has again launched a new generation of this roller type: the HP series. The new pneumatic tyre roller generation will gradually replace the existing GRW series throughout the world during the next two years. The first models, the HP 280i and HP 280, have already been available since the beginning of 2019. It is envisaged that all models and variants will be available worldwide by the end of the year. Like before, Hamm will produce the pneumatic tyre rollers in different basic versions: on the one hand the HP 180 and HP 180i models with operating weights of 8 t to a maximum of 18 t and on the other, the HP 280 and HP 280i models with operating weights of between 10 t and a maximum of 28 t. Here, Hamm is providing individual markets with particular models to suit locally demanded weight classes and equipment variants – taking the locally applicable emission regulations

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Hamm’s split oscillating drum was seen on the DV+ 90i VS-OS at bauma 2019.

into account at all times. As is customary with Hamm, the new HP series pneumatic tyre rollers also offer a modern, spacious operator’s platform or panoramic cabin with maximum visibility over the machine and the construction site. All models comply with the new ISO 5006-2017 operator’s field of view standard which is markedly stricter than the previous provisions. In terms of machine design, Hamm is sticking with the proven asymmetrical frame concept in the HP series. This is not only a hallmark, it is also a quality advantage because it follows the track offset between the front and rear wheel sets and always allows a clear view of the outer flanks of the front and rear wheels. Clarity and an unimpeded overview also prevail on the operator’s platform. For example, on all models the operation is designed to be totally language-neutral and is very easy to learn. The minimal number of switches on the operator’s platform is intelligently arranged. User guidance is assisted by the unambiguous colour-coded grouping. Drive control is via a joystick ergonomically positioned on the armrest. Numerous other details in the driver’s cab ensure abundant comfort and a healthy working posture for the driver.

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The new HP series pneumatic tyre roller generation will gradually replace the existing GRW series throughout the world during the next two years

Hamm will produce the pneumatic tyre rollers in different basic versions: on the one hand the HP 180 and HP 180i models with operating weights of 8 t to a maximum of 18 t and on the other, the HP 280 and HP 280i models with operating weights of between 10 t and a maximum of 28 t

At bauma 2019, Hamm presented its latest innovation in the oscillation segment, rollers with split oscillation drums, for the first time

For the first time, it is now possible to measure compaction in oscillation mode, thanks to the Hamm Compaction Meter VIO

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The operator’s platform of the Hamm HP series has been optimised according to ergonomic principles.

Hamm oscillation Hamm also displayed a world premiere – a system for compaction measurement during oscillation compaction. The company says the two solutions show that it is responding to increasing demands in terms of the quality of compaction in earthworks and asphalt construction. Split drums are in particular demand for the compaction of curves and roundabouts, as well as for the compaction of asphalts which are prone to displacement, such as stone mastic asphalt or polymer-modified mixes. This is because these drums prevent material displacement and cracks. Hamm has now combined this added value with the advantages of oscillation compaction and launched a split drum with oscillation onto the market. An individual, mechanically-independent oscillation unit operates in each half of the split oscillation drum. An integrated control mechanism adapts the position of the unbalanced weights quickly and precisely to the position of the two drum halves. This ensures that the two drum halves always vibrate synchronously, despite their different rotation speeds around corners. The two drum halves are synchronised electrohydraulically. The compaction specialist thus offers

Flexible ballasting as standard Another feature that users have come to expect from Hamm is the flexibility in terms of ballasting: the operating weight is quickly adjustable to suit the asphalt type, layer thickness and application. Here, the HP series offers considerable latitude with its variable ballasting concept. For example, prefabricated steel, magnetite or concrete ballast bodies can be inserted into or removed from the large ballast compartments between the wheel sets using a forklift truck, for example. This can be carried out in the user’s workshop or on the construction site. Hamm offers various ballast body kits for this purpose, allowing different weights to be achieved. Because the ballast spaces are located in the centre of the machine, the weight is always evenly distributed over both axles – perfect conditions for optimum compaction quality. Additional ballasting of up to 17 t is possible, depending on the basic weight. In addition, the HP series also scores big in terms of safety. Drivers can always reach the brake pedal quickly and reliably because it is an integral part of the seat- operating unit on all HP series models. This makes for maximum possible operational safety because the brake is always

easily accessible, irrespective of the seat position. This aspect is especially important particularly for heavy rollers weighing well over 20 t. Additive sprinkling system Hamm has also optimised the additive sprinkler system for the new HP series due to the profusion of special asphalts that tend to be difficult to process. High-quality compaction of these construction materials calls for sprinkling of the pneumatic tyres with an additive. Previously, the additive concentrate was mixed with water and then filled into a separate tank on the roller. On the new machines, the additive concentrate is simply filled without premixing. The dosage from the large additive tank with level monitoring can be controlled from the operator’s platform in various addition levels. The roller doses and mixes the additive during the compaction in accordance with the specification. This also brings about an increase in quality, because Hamm avoids separation of the additive-water mixture by virtue of the design. And last but not least, swapping from water to additive can easily be done at any time directly from the operator’s platform.

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asphalt constructors a premium solution for challenging tasks. The split oscillating drum was seen in the DV+ 90i VS-OS at bauma 2019. There were also models with a split oscillating drum available for all other rollers in the DV+ series. Wear-resistant and maintenance-free All Hamm oscillation drums – both non-split and the new split models – are said to be extremely wear-resistant, as Hamm now uses an especially highly wear-resistant fine grain steel with even greater material strength for the drum shell than before. Hamm is thus significantly extending the operating life of modern oscillation drums. In addition, all Hamm oscillation drums are now completely maintenance- free. This has been made possible by using an optimised drive concept and innovative toothed belts. It is no longer necessary to change the toothed belt after 2 000 operating hours. Drivers and the surrounding environment also benefit from this solution – the oscillation drums are now significantly quieter when in operation thanks to the new toothed belts. Furthermore, Hamm oscillation rollers no longer require oil changes –

something which is still required for other systems on the market. Hamm Compaction Meter VIO Hamm brings together a wide range of modules for compaction measurement and documentation under the term HCQ (Hamm Compaction Quality). Claimed to be a world first, the Hamm Compaction Meter VIO is now joining this offering. For the first time, it is now possible to measure compaction in oscillation mode. The system is already available for the H 7i VIO and H 13i VIO compactors. A two-axle accelerometer and new, improved software form the core of the system. It provides the HMV value in accordance with a patented process. This corresponds to the compaction achieved and is shown on the display on the operator’s platform. For the roller driver, the application is very simple, as operation requires no additional entries. If the HMV value is recorded in the HCQ Navigator, the actual compaction can also be determined by using a calibration. Hamm VIO compactors can now document their passes with reliable measurements in a traceable way for all continuous dynamic compaction control applications. b

Hamm’s Compaction Meter VIO monitors results during oscillation compacting.

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MOBILE APPLICATIONS

Customisable push notifications alert Cat App users of machine operating condition, even if they don’t check into the app every day.

The power is in your hands

Construction and mining industries deal with big-ticket equipment that has to be properly looked after all the time. bauma 2019 reflected that there is a big focus on developing mobile apps that give equipment owners and fleet managers the power in their hands by allowing them to keep an eye on their mission-critical assets on-the-go. By Munesu Shoko .

O ne of the key takeaways from bauma 2019 was that a mobile app is a must-have for any capital equipment owner or fleet manager, as it helps them keep an eye on their fleets from anywhere, anytime. A key reason to rely on apps for fleet managers is accessibility. You can inspect your fleet 24/7 from any mobile device using your login and password. At bauma 2019, several companies showcased their mobile app developments, and among them were Caterpillar, Allu and SSAB. Caterpillar launched what it claims to be the industry’s first mobile app designed to allow customers who spend their time in a truck, at the job site and on-the-go to take advantage of equipment telematics data. The new Cat App delivers simplified, streamlined data directly to mobile devices, helping customers monitor machine

location and health, react faster to fault codes and maximise uptime. Allu unveiled the latest version of the Allu Mobile Application (Allu App), which provides an intelligent digital solution for customers and operators to obtain accurate and timely information regarding safe operations at jobsites, thereby maximising the use of their Allu equipment. The app accomplishes this whenever a mobile online service is available through accessing information that is relevant to the serial number of the attachment. SSAB presented a variety of free apps that can help customers become more productive. The apps are available on the App Store and Google Play. They help customers do the math and add up the savings when using SSAB’s high-strength steels, Hardox wear plate and Strenx performance steel.

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To maintain maximum productivity on site and to minimise equipment downtime, the Allu App provides information about the ideal maintenance frequency and the changing of wear parts, based on working hours.

mobile device, along with the machine’s operating hours, health and utilisation data. It enables operations to get the most from their equipment by moving an under-utilised asset to precisely where it is needed most. Customisable push notifications alert Cat App users of machine operating condition, even if they don’t check into the app every day. Upcoming planned service indicators, based on machine operating hours, are sent to the user, so service can be scheduled for when it doesn’t impact production. “Fault codes, such as engine alerts, provide warnings of critical service issues that need to be addressed before a downtime event occurs. The flexible app allows users to establish different thresholds for when an event notification is sent,” says Matthew Hendry, technology specialist at Caterpillar. Designed for machine owners worldwide, Cat App users can choose from 35 different languages. It is available on both iOS and Android operating systems and can be downloaded from Apple iTunes or Google Play store. Once downloaded, the user can log in by using existing credentials to load previously stored Cat machine data. New users can sign up and enter equipment data into the app by clicking “Get Started”. Data can also be viewed and uploaded easily on the companion site, https://my.cat.com, by logging in and supplying asset information. information can be accessed or updated on the Caterpillar website or from the mobile platform. Users can quickly self- install Cat PL-542 product link devices to connect equipment without telematics reporting systems to the Cat App. Providing a fully integrated and streamlined user experience, fleet

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bauma 2019 reflected that there is a big focus by OEMs on developing mobile apps that allow equipment owners and managers to keep an eye on their mission-critical assets on-the-go

The new Cat App delivers simplified, streamlined data directly to mobile devices, helping customers monitor machine location and health, react faster to fault codes and maximise uptime

Using IoT technology, the Allu App provides information about the working hours and the right angle of inclination with the Allu Transformer

All the apps SSAB develops have intuitive, appealing interfaces. The apps calculate results within seconds and present them in an easy-to-understand format

Cat App The culmination of a targeted voice-of-customer programme, the new Cat App is optimised for contractors who need to track critical machine operating data from the field. “App development included 150 customers and dealers from around the world to learn what they considered most important from their telematics data,” says Fred Rio, director of digital and technology for Caterpillar Construction Industries. “The vast majority of the feedback, regardless of brand, fell into three customer challenges: tracking machine hours and location, receiving equipment fault codes and managing maintenance without being tied to the computer back at the office.” The new mobile equipment management tool gives customers an easy way to monitor their entire fleet, request parts and service and connect with their Cat dealer from the work site. The exact location of all equipment tracked by the app is displayed on the

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MOBILE APPLICATIONS

product (frame and drums); matches base machine (wheel loader or excavator) to the attachment being used; notes specific applications to the model and correct working angle; provides access to relevant pictures and videos as well as a safety guide; facilitates proactive servicing and maintenance; and enables access to operational and installation guides. SSAB Apps SSAB also presented a variety of free apps this year at bauma Munich that can help customers become more productive. Popular apps that have been developed and enhanced over the years include WearCalc and WeldCalc. WearCalc helps users compare different Hardox grades for their particular application and calculate the increase in service life and payload when upgrading from mild steel to high- strength steel. The app can also be used to predict erosion wear, sliding wear and impact wear. WeldCalc helps welders optimise the process of welding Strenx or Hardox steel, smartly and safely. The user simply inputs the parameters, and in seconds can see the recommended machine settings, temperature, heat input and a risk analysis. Other SSAB apps that customers were introduced to included SSAB EcoUpgraded, SmartSteel and the all-in- one SSAB app. For customers who not only want to get better payload but want to reduce their environmental impact, SSAB launched a new app for its SSAB EcoUpgraded customers. The SSAB EcoUpgraded app shows customers how they can contribute to lowering CO 2 emissions and fuel consumption over the lifecycle of a product that is upgraded to high-strength steel. Customers can also select different options to view the savings during operation or the increase in capacity during operation. All the apps SSAB develops have intuitive, appealing interfaces. The apps calculate results within seconds and present them in an easy-to-understand format. Users can choose to save, export or share results with colleagues. And product data that users see in the apps is always kept up to date. The apps provide customers with actionable information that can bring many benefits, including the ability to optimise the best steel for a specific application and type of wear; increase the service life of equipment; decrease product weight and increase payload; improve fuel economy; and reduce environmental impact. b

Designed for machine owners worldwide, Cat App users can choose from 35 different languages.

Allu App Using IoT technology, the Allu App provides information about the working hours and the right angle of inclination with the Allu Transformer. It can be downloaded from the AppStore and PlayStore free of charge. In order to maintain maximum productivity on the site and to minimise equipment downtime, the Allu App provides information about the ideal maintenance frequency and the changing of wear parts, based on working hours. “With these new features, the Allu App enables more efficient customer service, now that the specific information of the product is also available for the customer,” says Jukka Parviainen, support manager at Allu. The Allu App provides instructions to guide the operator through safe working methods when using an Allu attachment throughout the whole operating and ownership process. It also provides specific information about different jobsite applications, and how best to utilise Allu equipment, ensuring that the very best performance is obtained from the attachment. This is facilitated through accessing quick guides ranging from set-up, installation and operations with the operating manual always being on hand. Some of the features and benefits of the Allu App include its ability to connect the serial number to the relevant data with efficient sensor; provides a description of the The Allu App enables more efficient customer service, now that the specific information of the product is also available for the customer.

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PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE

The digital revolution from a preventative maintenance perspective is a talking point globally, and Sandvik has been an industry leader in providing solutions in that regard.

Digitalisation – a different dynamic to maintenance

Controlling cost and expenses has always been the biggest challenge faced by many maintenance managers. In a world where there is pressure to do more with less, digitalisation is changing the face of preventative maintenance. Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology is one of the OEMs at the forefront of the digital revolution and believes digitalisation offers a different dynamic to preventative maintenance, writes Munesu Shoko .

T raditionally, equipment maintenance has always been viewed as a costly exercise. Today, it is increasingly characterised by digital services such as telemetry solutions and data analytics, making it easier to manage. This is in line with the digital trend sweeping across the industry globally. Digital developments are progressing rapidly, and what many are calling the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) is starting to take shape, with interconnected machines communicating and able to take decisions and integrate with their environment. Five areas or trends where these opportunities are particularly evident are big data analytics, cloud services and increased mobility, the Internet of Things (IoT) and connectivity; artificial intelligence and augmented reality;

KEY BENEFITS OF OPTIMINE ® ANALYTICS

• Translate insights into actions jointly with Sandvik mining optimisation experts • Gain incremental improvement in Overall Equipment Efficiency and get additional • Predicting breakdowns and monitoring maintenance compliance and performance enables higher fleet lifecycle efficiency • In-shift utilisation increase through insight into recurring bottlenecks • Utilise predictive maintenance practices to reduce the value of lost production productive hours and subsequently more tonnes

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Telemetry is very important because it gives readings from the equipment itself.

and automation and robotics. Niel McCoy, business line manager Automation at Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology Southern Africa, says the digital revolution from a preventative maintenance perspective is a big talking point globally, and Sandvik has been an industry leader in providing solutions in that regard. “We have been at the forefront of preventative maintenance for many years in the industry. We have had performance maintenance contracts running in South Africa for more than 18 years, but this has always been a manual process. Traditionally we utilised a Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to do manual predictions and forecasts based on trends and experience of people on site,” says McCoy. He says that process has worked fairly well over the years but the downside is that it never gives you true insights into what’s happening with the equipment. “We have since embarked on a data analytics journey, which is part of our digital offering. We have three legs to our digital strategy, namely connected equipment, autonomous equipment and features, as well as analytics and process optimisation,” says McCoy. A key component of the OptiMine ® package is Analytics, the next generation of OptiMine that transforms data into

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The digital revolution from a preventative maintenance perspective is a big trend globally

Sandvik has three legs to its digital strategy – connected equipment, autonomous equipment and features, as well as analytics and process optimisation

Globally, Sandvik has thousands of connected machines – a mixture of owner-maintained fleets and machines that Sandvik maintains

Sandvik currently has a population of a few hundred connected machines in South Africa

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One important thing to remember with data analytics is that it only truly functions when you have proper telemetry off the equipment.

Sandvik has implemented Analytics, looking at site-specific conditions. The company pulls a wide range of data from the site, not just the telemetry of the equipment. McCoy reiterates that telemetry is very important because it gives you readings from the equipment itself, but there are other factors that also influence the performance of equipment. “This includes your maintenance effort and the actions of the operator on the equipment – this has a marked impact on how the equipment performs and when it could potentially fail. Through our Analytics database, we look at these parameters, we process and provide the predictions in terms of potential failures and overall equipment health,” says McCoy. From an equipment health point of view, Sandvik focuses currently on three core areas, namely engines, transmissions and brake systems, as well as the associated components around these three core areas. “That’s our starting point of data analytics. As our intelligence grows and we gather more information, we will start spreading the focus to other systems on the machines,” says McCoy. McCoy notes that one important thing to remember with data analytics is that it only truly functions when you have proper telemetry off the equipment. By default,

“There is a massive drive for digitalisation in the local market as several mining houses want to jump onto the digital bandwagon. However, many customers still don’t understand what it entails and our job is to guide them to help develop their digital strategies.”

Niel McCoy, business line manager Automation at Sandvik South Africa

process improvement via predictive insights and actionable dashboards.

package is Analytics, the next generation of OptiMine that transforms real- time data into process improvement via predictive insights and actionable dashboards. “Analytics provides insights into equipment health and also predicts potential failures in the short to long term,” explains McCoy. “Sandvik has established a global pool of information from our connected equipment worldwide. We have data collection units on as much equipment as possible worldwide and this creates a pool of information that we can pull from on a global scale. It gives a raw spectrum of information coming out of the equipment,” says McCoy.

Three legs The first leg of Sandvik’s digital offering is connected equipment. This basically utilises telemetry off the equipment, pushing it into the Cloud, and providing basic reporting and insight to the customer. The third leg is the OptiMine process optimisation package, which includes OptiMine Analytics, OptiMine 3D Mine Visualiser, OptiMine Scheduler, OptiMine Task Management, OptiMine Location Tracking and OptiMine Monitoring. A key component of the OptiMine

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it requires equipment to be Controller Area Network (CAN bus) enabled. If equipment doesn’t have CAN bus systems on, you get very limited data in terms of equipment health and performance, and not the full telemetry. “For example, our intelligent 14-t loader produces over 2 000 CAN signals at any given stage, which you can analyse to inform your maintenance effort. Comparably, with a non-intelligent loader, you can only pull off basic engine information and maybe four or five pressure sensors and gauges of the equipment,” says McCoy. Two ways There are two ways in which Sandvik operates when it comes to data analytics. The original equipment manufacturer (OEM) can provide analytic solutions directly to the customer if they wish to purchase the solution. Alternatively, through its performance contracts, Sandvik can utilise the analytics to better its maintenance practices. “We have two ways of approaching it. If the customer has owner-based maintenance, they can purchase the OptiMine software package and through the system they can get all the relevant information that’s necessary to their maintenance effort. Alternatively, we can do it internally,” explains McCoy. McCoy is of the view that data analytics brings a whole new dimension to maintenance in the long run. He says traditionally maintenance has always been hourly-based. The hourly intervals have been set up based on experience in the industry and consultation with component manufacturers. Despite the digital approach to maintenance, McCoy is of the view that in the short to medium term, hourly-based maintenance intervals will not fall away. “There is still need to do some form of preventative maintenance and the hourly-based intervals provide for that. This will remain the basis of maintenance in the short to medium term, and what data analytics does is that it gives you the ability to optimise maintenance efforts,” reasons McCoy. “For example, with data analytics you can see a critical health score on a transmission and then plan immediately to pull the machine off, get the component changed and get the machine up and running as quickly as possible. By doing that, you are preventing a catastrophic failure and also reduce the actual cost of repairs,” says McCoy. He adds that the reasoning behind analytics is to catch failures as soon as they start occurring – that’s the optimal zone where you get the maximum value out of data analytics. Growing interest From a local market perspective, McCoy says there has been massive interest in digitalisation, especially with preventative maintenance in mind. He says there has been a fundamental change in mindset in the past six months by most of the mining houses in southern Africa, and Africa at large. thousands of connected machines – a mixture of owner- maintained fleets and machines that Sandvik maintains. “There is a massive drive for digitalisation in the local market. Most mining houses want to jump onto the digital bandwagon. However, most customers still don’t understand what it entails and our job is to guide them to help develop their digital strategies,” Sandvik currently has a few hundred connected machines in South Africa. Globally, the OEM has

says McCoy. McCoy says the benefits of data analytics abound. He says that the first and most important one is having full visibility of the fleet. In the past it was difficult to pull information out of the CMMS system and analyse it. It was basically reliant on having a good planner, or maintenance person with extremely good skills to analyse all the data. “Now, given the tools you have upfront, you have full visualisation. Depending on how good the network is, you can have close to real time visibility of equipment. That’s the number one benefit for me,” says McCoy. The second benefit of data analytics when it comes to maintenance, according to McCoy, is that you now have a direct impact on the maintenance effort. “You can coordinate your maintenance effort so much better. When we talk about the maintenance effort, we are not just referring to the swinging of physical spanners, we are talking about the whole process behind it, from planning to ordering of parts and getting the machine back up and running,” he says. “The whole value chain is affected by having this data and managing it effectively. Ultimately, the data starts linking up into your resource planning and this can be added into the whole logistics planning.” McCoy speaks of two important case studies where data analytics has made a big impact when it comes to preventative maintenance – Barminco in Australia and Finsch diamond mine in South Africa. These are the two trial implementation sites for Sandvik’s analytic product. “We have recorded some massive success at the two sites thus far,” concludes McCoy. b

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BAUMA 2019 REVIEW – ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT

ELECTROMOBILITY BY VOLVO CE • 80% – Charge up to 80% in as little as 1-2 hours • 8 hours – Up to 8 hours runtime on a single charge • 0 – Zero exhaust emissions

The L25 incorporates lithium-ion batteries which allow for eight hours of operation in the machine’s regular applications, including light infrastructure work, gardening, landscaping and agriculture.

Moving with the current

At bauma 2019, Volvo Construction Equipment proved it is delivering on its commitment to ‘building tomorrow’ by unveiling its first fully electric compact machines to be commercially available – the ECR25 excavator and L25 wheel loader, writes Munesu Shoko .

V olvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) at Volvo Trucks, Volvo Buses and Volvo Penta are at the forefront of emobility in their respective industries. “Through hard work, engineering ingenuity and hard- earned experiences, we have developed electric solutions that never compromise on performance while providing all the benefits of electric power,” says Melker Jernberg, president of Volvo Construction Equipment. The machines, which are the first to be shown from a new electric range of Volvo-branded compact excavators and compact wheel loaders, deliver zero exhaust emissions, significantly lower noise levels, reduced energy costs, improved efficiency and less maintenance requirements, compared to their conventional counterparts. From mid-2020, Volvo CE will begin to launch its range has been developing and adapting electric technology through a number of research projects and concept models for a long time. And across the Volvo Group, its colleagues

of electric compact excavators (EC15 to EC27) and wheel loaders (L20 to L28), stopping new diesel engine-based development of these models. “From ever more urbanised cities to rural farms, compact equipment is all around us. It is also a segment that continues to grow, putting us all in increasingly closer proximity. By introducing our first electric compact machines, we hope to steer this growth in the right direction,” says Jernberg. Electric operation To make the ECR25 and L25 electric, the combustion engines have been replaced with lithium-ion batteries. The ECR25 is fitted with lithium-ion batteries and one electric motor which powers the hydraulics in order to move the machine and the attachment. The machine’s batteries store enough electric energy to power the ECR25 for eight hours in its most common applications, such as utility work. The L25 incorporates lithium-ion batteries which

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The ECR25 is fitted with lithium-ion batteries and one electric motor which powers the hydraulics in order to move the machine and the attachment.

QUICK TAKE

Volvo Construction Equipment used bauma 2019 to unveil its two fully-electric machines – the ECR25 excavator and L25 wheel loader – the first in its compact electric range to be commercially available

From mid-2020, Volvo CE will begin to launch its range of electric compact excavators (EC15 to EC27) and wheel loaders (L20 to L28), stopping new diesel engine-based development of these models

allow for eight hours of operation in the machine’s regular applications, including light infrastructure work, gardening, landscaping and agriculture. The L25 also incorporates two dedicated electric motors, one for the drivetrain and one for the hydraulics. Decoupling the subsystems has led to higher efficiency in both the systems and the entire machine. Both the ECR25 and L25 have onboard chargers that enable overnight charging via a regular household plug socket. A fast charging option, requiring more powerful grid access, will also be available. “The ECR25 and L25 are revolutionary machines that demonstrate Volvo CE’s commitment to future technology,” says Scott Young, director Electromobility and Automation. “As the machines are electric, no particulate matter, nitrogen oxide or carbon dioxide are released into

To make the ECR25 and L25 electric, the combustion engines have been replaced with lithium-ion batteries

Both the ECR25 and L25 have onboard chargers that enable overnight charging via a regular household plug socket

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the environment. This, together with the fact that they have extremely low noise levels, makes them ideal for use in cities and densely populated areas.” From concept to reality The launch of the ECR25 and L25 follows positive reactions to Volvo CE’s concept machines over the past few years. This includes the prototype EX2 fully electric compact excavator and the prototype LX2 electric compact wheel loader. “While the ECR25 and L25 are different machines, the learnings from these research projects have helped to build the foundations for the new range of electric compact machines,” explains Young. “The technology we have been developing is now sufficiently robust and this, together with changes in customer behaviour and a heightened regulatory environment, makes now the right time to launch our electric compact machines.” Now that the first electric compact machines have been unveiled, a number of machines will be used and tested by customers in pilot projects before production begins mid-2020. “This isn’t just an aspiration. Our commitment to an electric future is clear and tangible. By mid-2020 we will begin to launch a range of electric compact excavators (EC15 to EC27) and electric wheel loaders (L20 to L28), stopping new diesel engine-based development of these models,” says Jernberg. “In parallel, we will keep working to find additional opportunities for electromobility across all product ranges and applications. We want to be able to offer our customers clean, efficient solutions that deliver on performance and productivity. We want to be able to offer responsible, sustainable products, a clear path to a better tomorrow,” adds Jernberg. Innovating for a sustainable future Jernberg says unveiling the first commercial electric machines marks a significant moment in Volvo CE’s journey towards building a more sustainable future. “In line with the Volvo Group’s strategic focus on electromobility in all business areas, we are driving leadership in electromobility and delivering sustainable solutions that support customer success. The electrification of construction equipment will produce cleaner, quieter and more efficient machines – this represents the future of our industry.” “When confronted with the challenge of building a better tomorrow, you have to pick a side. Between positive and negative.

“When confronted with the challenge of building a better tomorrow, you have to pick a side. Between positive and negative. Between action and apathy. At Volvo CE, we have picked our side, we have committed to changing the status quo. We have made our stance and decided on which path to take. We are moving with the current, towards an electric, sustainable future.”

Melker Jernberg, President of Volvo CE

“The technology we have been developing is now sufficiently robust and this, together with changes in customer behaviour and a heightened regulatory environment, makes now the right time to launch our electric compact machines.”

Scott Young, director Electromobility and Automation at Volvo CE

TALKING POINTS

Volvo ECR25 Electric Runtime

Up to 8 hours

Off-board fast charging

80% recharge in 1 hour

On board 230 VAC charger

6-hour recharge

Weight

2,5 t

Breakout force

20,2 kN 2,76 m 3,07 m

Max. digging depth

Max. dump height

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