ENLARGED RANGE
UK-based JCB now has a single range of machines dedicated to meeting the rehandling requirements of the waste collection and recycling industry. To reflect the growing and increasingly specialized requirements of its customers, JCB has expanded the range of machines equipped to cope with the rigours of work in the waste management environment.
The line-up comprises JCB Wastemaster specification wheeled loading shovels, telescopic handlers, telemasters, wheeled excavators, tracked excavators, telescopic forklifts, skid steer loaders, rough terrain forklifts, articulated dump trucks, tracked excavators and on-site generators. All are designed for the harsh environments and high utilization demanded by the sector. All are built to deliver ongoing reliability in order to minimize down time.
Each machine can be specified to meet the unique demands of the industry, and the breadth of the range ensures suitability for all typical sector applications including kerbside collection, MRF operations, civic amenity sites, waste transfer stations, waste-to-energy plants, end-of-vehicle (ELV) stations, waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) recycling, demolition recycling, green waste and landfill sites. Specialist configurations, protection guarding and attachments give the capability to handle all common materials such as glass, metals, batteries, tyres, plastics, wood, compost and aggregates.
Light guards, lower door guards and fenders are designed to protect from potential physical impact damage. Wastemaster underbelly guards protect transmission components from material contamination. ‘X-mine’ or solid tyre options ensure maximum protection against punctures for applications such as metals recycling and municipal waste rehandling.
Protection for the operator is ensured with the fitment of cab roof and screen guards. The positive pressure cab environments can be additionally filtered too, with finer filter elements reducing dust ingress and protecting against potentially hazardous working environments.
Reversing alarms, reversing cameras, convex mirrors, rotating beacons and additional work lights to meet national and/or international regulations also ensure bystander safety – especially important in busy applications where staff may be working on the ground.
Finally, engine protection in these often dust-laden environments is achieved though the fitment of additional engine pre-cleaners, wide core radiators and reversing fan systems (designed to maintain cooling whatever the application).
The flagship model is the JCB 456eZX Wastemaster wheeled loading shovel (pictured). The model features the traditional JCB qualities of high breakout forces and robust construction with the added benefits of sophisticated operation, a larger field of operator vision, increased comfort, improved performance and serviceability. This model is proving highly successful in waste transfer, MRF, waste-to energy and compost operations.
Another machine proving its worth in the waste collection and materials handling environment is the JCB TLT35D. This is the 3.5-tonne capacity JCB Teletruk complete with new slim line boom for improved visibility. It is ideal for kerbside container handling. With a telescopic boom instead of a mast, the JCB Teletruk offers significant advantages over conventional forklifts. Loads can be lifted and placed quickly and easily using a wide range of quick-hitch compatible attachments such as buckets, grabs and fork rotators. These strengths make the model an indispensable materials handler in the recycling industry.
* For further information e-mail nigel.chell@jcb.com or visit jcb.com
SIX APPEAL
Hakowerke launched a new version of its widely used Multicar M-30 ‘Fumo’ multi-purpose truck at the recent Bauma event in Munich, Germany.
The new 6x4 chassis provides a unique combination of very narrow access capability (under two metres wide) with a three-metre long body platform. Already available with bodies suitable for waste handling and recycling applications – including compaction rear end loading refuse collection units (RCVs) and ground level demountable hooklift trucks to take waste containers and other special bodies – the M-30 can also be configured for liquid waste collection and transport, for winter maintenance (snow plough gritting), or as a oil spill recovery tanker and treatment tanker.
The fitting of the third, trailing axle to a normal 4x4 short wheelbase chassis also has the advantage of providing for a much more stable platform for heavier loads. Thus the new 6x4 model operates at a gross weight of 7.49 tonnes – considerably up on the 3.5–5.0 tonne rating of the two-axle models.
Power unit specification (power is by an Iveco turbo diesel) and tilt cab format is the same as the two-axle models and the range of power take-off (PTO) options and attachment mounting systems help ensure that this ‘high spec’ little chassis offers much increased versatility over existing competitive light and medium truck ranges.
* Further information from hako.com
MOVING FORWARD
NTM-GB Ltd is the UK-based subsidiary of Finnish waste handling body and equipment manufacturer, NTM. The parent company was founded in 1950 and today specializes in truck bodywork and the manufacture of closed and insulated bodies, trailers and refuse collection vehicles (RCVs). As a result, NTM customers benefit from decades of industry experience and expertise.
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| the NTM K2K 70-30 split body FOCSA 15t. |
The group’s success is evident from its wide range of clients across not only the UK and Finland, but also the rest of Scandinavia, the Baltic States and Russia, with additional subsidiaries in both Sweden and Estonia to service these areas. NTM attributes its strong market position to three major strengths – customer orientation, know-how and quality.
The company ensures that every product meets the operational requirements and special wishes of the customer. NTM pinpoints this as the fundamental principle of all its activities, with product development and control being carried out in co-operation with the customer.
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| the NTM K-Series BATH 7.5t. |
Paul Westley, managing director of NTM-GB Ltd, explains how the company differs from many of its competitors: ‘We produce a complete range of refuse and recycling collection vehicles including split-body RCVs where the body is divided into two, three or four separate compartments. These are purposely designed to be lo-tech, but with a strong focus upon reliability, which is a very important factor for the customers in the niche vehicle market which we serve.’
NTM’s ability to provide the best possible solutions for its customers stems from the combination of the professional skills, business knowledge and individual commitment of its staff. The company emphasizes the importance of such skills through providing its staff with continuous personal development programmes. Nurturing a strong sense of team spirit and ensuring that all employees are working towards the common goal of developing and producing high-quality products are key to the company’s business strategy.
In addition to its strong customer orientation and vast industry expertise, NTM also pursues a rigorous research and development initiative that targets quality from order process to delivery. Products are subjected to various tests at every stage of manufacture, before undergoing final testing prior to dispatch. This is further supplemented by a thorough after sales service.
NTM has several new projects underway which are likely to increase market share in a highly competitive market. A recent project involved working with FOCSA Services Limited – a commercial waste and environmental management operator in the UK – to supply vehicles as part of a recycling contract for Herefordshire Council. Paul Westley elaborates: ‘This is a key contract that involves a combination of different vehicles including a number of 7.5-tonne refuse collection vehicles, 15-tonne standard rear-loading refuse vehicles and 15-tonne split body recycling collection vehicles consisting of a 70 to 30 split.’
Among the company’s wide range of rear loading RCVs is the NTM K-Series. Starting from 7.5-tonne gross vehicle weight (GVW), all K-Series models can be equipped with a bin lift to handle bins from between 120 and 1280 litres. The K-Series is also fitted as standard with the unique NTM dual circuit compaction system – a single valve block assembly with dual functions operated both electrically and hydraulically. This feature gives the true benefit of the override manual control levers, enabling operation to continue should the electrical system develop a fault.
On-board weighing equipment is available on request, as are a number of other enhancements such as a semi-automatic bin lift and kits for the collection of biowaste. The diverse choice of chassis on which the body can be mounted enables this model to offer a variety of refuse collection and street cleaning operations.
NTM produces other rear loading refuse collection vehicles such as the KG-Series, with a highly durable tensile steel body designed specifically for long life, reliability and low-cost maintenance requirements. This model is manufactured for both two-and three-axle chassis between 14 to 26 tonnes. These come with similar features to the K-Series model, although they can also be equipped with a fully automatic split bin lift ideal for domestic refuse and recycling collections.
The NTM range has also seen the introduction of recent additions as Paul Westley explains: ‘Four years ago, the company unveiled a new four compartment recycling collection vehicle, which is currently being sold across Scandinavia. Such is the success of this that we will now be releasing it into other markets such as the UK as well.’ The NTM Quatro is designed to achieve maximum collection efficiency in separation at source collections. It operates with specially designed four compartment bins and utilizes the unique space efficient pendulum principle. This means that compaction is achieved, in all compartments with a cycle time allowing for all bin compartments to be emptied simultaneously within 20 seconds.
* For further information contact stuart.collett@ntm-gb.com
NEW TRACTOR UNIT
Kenworth (a subsidiary of PACCAR Inc.) has announced that its new T440 tractor unit will be available for delivery from this month. Offering excellent visibility, good aerodynamics and versatility for regional and short haul applications, the T440 is available in both day and ‘Aerocab’ sleeper cab configurations. An extended day cab – some six inches longer and five inches higher – is also available.
Fitted with the PX-8 Paccar diesel as standard, with ratings up to 350hp, a Cummins ISL unit is also offered as an option. But of special interest to operators in waste and recycling operations is the availability of manual (with 6, 9, 10, 11 and 13-speed options) and five or six-speed automatic gearbox options as standard line fitting.
Kenworth claims to be a leader in fuel-saving technology designed to reduce consumption while offering class-leading low exhaust emissions. Kenworth is the holder of a clean air excellence award from the US Environmental Protection Agency in recognition of research into liquefied natural gas (LNG) truck engineering.
* For more information contact: jparetti@paccar.com
BENEFITING FROM CUSTOMER INPUT
The newly launched Sennebogen 818 has been designed specifically to suit the arduous conditions found in waste and recycling. A key advantage, claims the manufacturer, is that the design of this new 19.5-tonne operating weight recycling machine is the result of direct input from operators, and as such, it should set new standards in its class.
Taking into account safety concerns, it’s interesting to note that the 818 has a rear end swing radius of just 2.3 metres and an overall total width of 2.5 metres, making it agile and easy to use in often cramped material recovery facilities (MRFs) and recycling sites.
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| The Sennebogen 818 |
Boom length in standard form is 9.2 metres and, when fitted with an attachment such as a five-tine ‘orange peel’ grab, the hydraulics are capable of providing the operator with fine and sensitive control movements that can increase productivity in sorting and picking operations, while reducing driver fatigue. A choice of outrigger and/or dozer blade configurations increases that versatility, tailoring the machine exactly to the type of operation.
A key feature of the new 818 is that the boom and stick are controlled by a single hydraulic cylinder. This provides for improved protection of these components, while fewer parts help reduce downtime and whole life costs. Additionally, the boom cylinder is ‘reverse assembled’ so that no dirt is deposited on the front of the cylinder, while at the same time, providing for a better pipe run for the hydraulics.
Underlining the ‘built for the job’ philosophy, the 97 kW 818 features a new ‘encapsulated ventilation space’ which directs the cooling air to the outside and not through the engine compartment. This allows for an inclined – and very large – radiator which, when coupled with a large core design, reduces the chance of dust sticking to the cooling fins. Unlike the current trend in construction machines, Sennebogen is keen to report that ‘no unnecessary electronics’ are included in the design of this waste handler – worth stating in conditions where electronics are known to fail. In contrast, however, there will soon be ‘an electric motor equipped’ Sennebogen waste handler for operations where zero emissions are of prime consideration.
* For info visit sennebogen.com.
COST-EFFECTIVE MATERIALS HANDLING
Many facilities are now turning to alternative fuels for heat and power generation. Such materials tend to be bulky and difficult to handle, and while considerable attention is paid to the generation process, it is not unusual for reception and handling to be an afterthought.
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The design of the reception of materials into the plant can make or break a successful project. Just how do you get tonnes of material from the road transport and into your plant reliably? The answer used to be ‘not easily’. But now the new ‘Toploader’ (EU Patent 882390) from Dutch company, Spiro, takes the headache out of solid fuel reception.
The Toploader enables the delivery truck to back in and discharge its load into the bunker. When the delivery is complete and the truck has gone, a carriage automatically moves over the material. An arm is lowered at the front of the pile which is equipped with a small bucket. This then drags a small load of material to the back of the bunker, where it can be discharged onto a conveyor which takes the material to the generator. The process repeats itself when the generator calls for more material. It can handle all manner of bulky products such as wood chip, solid recovered fuel (SRF), sawdust, compost and animal waste – to name but a few. Such materials are famously difficult to convey. The Toploader resolves this by delivering small amounts when required. This allows the process to keep the material moving and eliminates many of the handling problems that can often otherwise be encountered.
Large volumes of material can be stored even if the discharge rate is small. This means that savings can be made by ensuring that a full truckload is delivered rather than having to pay a premium for a part load. As the truck can discharge its load and go, there are no additional costs resulting from the driver waiting on-site. Furthermore, the need to own a front loader vehicle and pay for the operator is eliminated, helping to keep operating costs down.
When compared to other types of alternative fuel reception technologies, the Toploader has competitive capital costs. It has the added advantage that it can often be constructed on an existing flat concrete floor. There is no requirement to dig a pit for the actuators as these are all fitted overhead. The discharge point is well above ground level, allowing plenty of height to mount the onward conveyor.
The Toploader only draws power when it is moving material. For a microgeneration heat and power project, this is crucial as it increases the amount of energy available for export and therefore increases the scheme’s profitability.
Where a heat or power project needs to receive large volumes of alternative fuels, the Toploader is ideal. It is simple to operate and simple to maintain. With a low purchase cost and low running costs, it is the key to a successful project.
* For more information contact sales@spiro.nl or visit www.spiro-floor.com
MORE UNDERGROUND DEVELOPMENTS
Well-known German waste container systems manufacturer, Bauer GmbH, has extended its product range with the introduction of a new underground container system, Model GTR. Ideal for both upgrading existing city downtown areas and new developments, the GTR meets the highest standards of environmental engineering together with the economy needed in these difficult financial times.
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The GTR underground collection system. |
Above ground, all the general public sees is a stylish stainless ‘receptor’ column mounted on an anti-skid pavement panel, which hinges for access to the underground container. A key feature of this new design is that, in addition to crucial requirements such as reduced noise levels and anti-odour/rodent capability, the receptor can be used by children and wheelchair users.
Underground, the concrete outer lining installation (the bunker) and the removable galvanized metal inner container for the waste or recyclable materials are to a patented design, with a self-closing platform that guarantees operator safety at all times – even when the container is in the process of being lifted.
Underground storage and retrieval systems are now seen as offering major advantages in that different waste factions can be pre-sorted and kept separate during the entire collection and disposal process. This avoids cross-contamination, while ensuring the best possible price is obtained for those factions with a recyclable value.
Underground systems also offer greater versatility in terms of collection as larger capacity containers can be stored completely out of sight from the public and without the risk of vandalism or unsightly appearance in busy downtown areas where space is at a premium. This has the added bonus that collection trucks can be programmed to call less often in order to pick up the same volume of waste (than existing smaller containers) and therefore reduce noise levels and disruption to residents and visitors during busy periods. In warm climates, the use of underground containers has the added benefit of keeping all the waste material out of the reach of the Sun’s rays, thus reducing odour levels and fly infestation.
* For more information email info@bauer-suedlohn.de
INCREASED PROTECTION
The Caterpillar Corporation offers one of the widest ranges of ‘industry specific’ machines that are designed and built to meet waste and recycling sector applications. The CAT ‘Waste Handler’ range is factory built to incorporate machine protection, pre-cleaner filtration for air intakes, and reverse flow, wide core cooling systems to avoid engine overheating in the dust-laden environments found in waste and recycling applications.
One such example of this approach is the 930H waste handler – a 14-tonne machine weight wheeled loader. The 930H waste handler incorporates the ‘Versalink’ front linkage – available in both standard and ‘high lift’ configurations (the latter primarily to aid the fast and safe loading of refuse bulker trailers) which, with a CAT high dump bucket achieves load-over heights of up to 5.05 metres. Advanced traction-aiding technology enables the 100% full locking front axle to be engaged ‘on the fly’ (when moving at up to 10 kph), while a limited slip differential (LSD) is optional on the rear axle for especially slippery surfaces.
While the 930H can be fitted with either standard or puncture-resistant 20.5-R25 L5 tyres, the recently available CAT ‘Flexport’ tyre can be specified as an option. These solid rubber tyres have a longer life in arduous conditions and can offer major improvements in downtime.
The 930H comes with factory-fitted guards to protect the driver, the drivetrain, the power unit and radiator, while load-sensing hydraulics help provide the operator with a safer and more comfortable working environment. Single joystick control together with ‘dual mode’ (quick steer) steering also help to reduce fatigue on long shifts; with this unique system, the number of steering wheel turns from lock-to-lock are reduced from 2.5 to 0.5.
Maintenance times are also reduced thanks to the wide-space radiator cooling cores and auto-reversing fan, while a turbo pre-cleaner is designed to increase the life of the air cleaner.
* For more information visit www.cat.com/requestcatinfo
