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Atlas Copco is upgrading its mid-sized compressors for the construction industry with new features including the use of the latest Deutz engines. The new XAHS 237+ compressor delivers air at 12bars and a rate of 236litres/sec while the XAMS 287+ is rated at 8.6bars and delivers a flow rate of 285litres/sec. The engines are said to feature good fuel economy due to the use of the innovative and proven FuelXpert system, which regulates speed and air intake. Other features include centralised fluid drains, acce

Sandvik has carried out a two day Quarry Academy for key senior industry personnel in Qatar. The event was used to discuss blasting and crushing solutions to meet demand for the large volume projects forecast for the region. The event was jointly sponsored by local distributors Q-FAB and Boodai and was attended by around 40 key senior management figures from Qatari contractors, quarry operators and drill and blast companies. The event was run as a continuous lecture-style presentation on the quarry process.

Nottingham city in central England has upgraded its Urban Traffic Control (UTC) system to PC SCOOT, supplied and installed by Siemens, to further improve the management of the traffic network around the city. PC SCOOT will initially monitor over 450 junctions and all major routes within Nottingham, with the aim of reducing congestion and CO2 emissions and improving journey times.

Generator manufacturer SDMO says that its new 102mm water pump and 3kW generator offer high performance and portability. Both are powered by Kohler engines, with the 5.2kW Command CH270 petrol engine in the PERFORM 3000 generator and a 5kW KD350 diesel engine in the TRASH 4 pump. The PERFORM 3000 features a solid and compact frame with a 4.1litre fuel tank that allows 3.2 hours continuous use. Power output for the 43kg unit is 3.75kVA through 110V and 240V 16A sockets. The set is protected by two individual

ITALIAN CONSTRUCTION equipment manufacturer, TowerLight, has established a special division that will focus on wheel-washing technology.

Atlas Copco claims that its high precision tunnelling (HPT) system will offer greater productivity and reduced costs in drill and blast tunnelling operations. The HPT system is a package with five options for use on drill rigs and other types of construction equipment. Advanced PC-based software allows a worksite office to provide operational support to Atlas Copco rigs equipped with the Rig Control System (RCS). The Tunnel Manager system can help plan, store and evaluate data for the drilling process. This

Metso is adding to its mobile Lokotrack crushing range with the new LT110C model. Designed for primary crushing, the LT110C is rugged in design but compact and features a Nordberg C110 jaw crusher, with a feed opening of 1100x850mm. Metso is offering two feeder variants and where large quantities of fines need to be scalped, a pan feeder and a separate two-deck scalper can be fitted. Depending on the feeder system selected, the Lokotrack LT110C can be equipped with either a standard 6m3 or an optional 9m3 f