Capital Equipment News November 2016

CONSTRUCTION NEWS

Increased longevity for new CP Red Rock compressors

International construction equipment man- ufacturer Chicago Pneumatic recently launched Red Rock, said to be its toughest ever range of portable air compressors. The Red Rock range is made tough by its durable polyethylene canopy supplied as standard on all 10 models. “With the Red Rock range, our portable compressors have taken a massive leap forward in durability,” says Manu Claes, spokesperson for portable compressors at Chicago Pneumatic. “To show just how tough the canopies are, we threw everything at them, from bricks to logs, and are happy to say they passed the test with flying colours! As a result, operators can be rest assured the compressors are highly protected, ensuring performance over time and increased longevity.” “Remarkably these compressors weigh less than 750 kg and two of the models in the range feature a built-in generator as standard and still weigh below the 750 kg mark,” says Jacques van der Westhuizen, business development manager for Chicago Pneumatic in South Africa. Thanks to the compact design, the compressors boast a small footprint. As a result they take up less space on the job site and can be simply transported on a single truck. The compressors can also be easily and NEW MB DRUM CUTTERS FOR CONFINED SITES Renowned bucket crusher manufacturer MB Crusher has expanded its product portfolio with its range of MB-R hydraulic drum cutters, available in three models for excavators from 6 t to 35 t. The range of drum cutters is particularly suit- able for rocks and levelling concrete surfaces, in quarry excavation, tunnelling, demolition and road works. Reduced size makes them ideal for applications in urban areas and confined con- struction sites, where it is generally difficult to deploy large machines. The range’s compact design with a low centre of gravity significantly improves the overall balance and drastically reduces the strain and vibrations on the excavator arm. The range’s patented system, the twin direct drive motor, allows force distribution in the two drum heads. In case of materials with different hardness, MB drum cutters mould by using a proportional force depending on the tenacity of the material, thus resulting in increased sta- bility and reduced stress on the excavator arm. The special MB custom hydraulic system limits the demand for fluid and provides a significant cooling effect, prolonging the excavator life. b

Chicago Pneumatic’s recently launched Red Rock is said to be the toughest ever range of its portable air compressors.

conveniently towed by a standard passenger vehicle. For added peace of mind, Red Rock compressors are easy and affordable to maintain requiring a simple service every 500 hours or once a year. The machines are also quick to service; a simple-to-follow process ensures that service can be done in a matter of minutes instead of hours and no special

tools are required. The range is available in working pressures between 7-12 bar and flow ranges between 2-5 m³/min. “The introduction of this range enables us to offer a complete solution of portable diesel air compressors required in the local construction industry,” adds Van der Westhuizen. b ucts over the past 18 months. “Our tests have determined that the products are of world class quality and design that make them highly suitable for our local market conditions, especially in construction,” says Bester. One of the most important design features of the Rato engine is the dou- ble balancer crankshaft running on roll- er bearings which enables it to operate in vibratory conditions typically found in the tough construction environment. For further reliability, GPP has also in- troduced a specialised air filter system on all its construction equipment en- gines. The Rato product range available to the African markets from October 2016 includes petrol driven genera- tors (2-10 KVA and inverters), engines (7-15 hp), as well as fertiliser pumps and trash pumps (3 and 4”). Bester adds that there are plans to later ex- pand the range to include water pumps (15-100 ml), high pressure cleaners, fire fighter equipment and twin engines from 20 hp upwards. b

Goscor powers Rato engines into local market Goscor Power Products, a leading Southern African distributor of generators, engines and pumps, has been appointed as the of- ficial distributor of the Rato power product line up for the Southern Africa and East African regions.

“In accordance with the agreement we signed with Chongqing Rato Power, our entire construction equipment range will all be powered by Rato engines,” says Mark Bester, managing director of Goscor Power Products (GPP). Bester says that following extensive research, GPP took on Rato, a Chinese brand already well-known and proven within the middle and high-end custom- er sectors across Europe and in North America. Rato is manufactured in the Subaru, Wacker, Koshin, Ellemax ap- proved 470 000 m 2 factory, in Chongqing and is said to be one of the most com- petitive enterprises in general-purposed engine fields in China. Rato also has a manufacturing facility in the United States where the brand is, according to Bester, “taking the market by storm.” GPP has been testing the Rato prod-

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