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Green Zone: Latest products Makita targets dust Makita’s 447M dust extraction unit is designed to meet the levels of air cleaning required by the EN60335-2-69 standard, permitting a level of dust no greater than 0.1mg/m3 of air. The unit has a maximum airflow volume of 3.1m3/minute and a PET-fleece filter with a maximum permeability of 0.1%. The casing is designed to reduce noise. Also available, the 5017RKB 190mm circular saw has an acrylic dust capture cover over the blade housing to capture sawdust during operation. It can be connected to a dust extraction unit or can retain the debris for subsequent removal. Similarly, the new SG1250 wall-chaser uses the body section that covers the rotating abrasive wheels as an integrated dust collector which, when connected to the 447M extraction unit, is claimed to remove 99.9% of fine masonry or plaster fines. T
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211678 Digbits builds business for Bricks A Shropshire-based building contractor, appropriately called Brick Plant & Contractors, is hiring out a Digbits Bavtrak 025 concrete crusher as well as using it on the company’s own projects. “The new Site Waste Management Plans introduced this month will transform the construction industry, so on-site recycling is not only important to improve sustainability but essential to avoid heavy fines,” says Managing Director Barney Brick, whose son Paul is pictured with the machine. “It is also cheaper than hiring a skip and buying in new materials, as bricks and concrete can be made into usable hardcore on site.” The 2.9 tonne Bavtrak 025 uses a patented crushing mechanism to reduce concrete, rubble and reinforcing wire into three variable grades of hardcore. “Many small building and contract workers do not have the finances or consistent workload to invest in this kind of equipment, but need it periodically,” adds Barney Brick. “The new regulations mean there is a real need for hirers to give builders access to machines like this.” T
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503020 Norton’s quiet achievement Launched at the Executive Hire Show in February, Norton’s CS 451 floor saw is the first of a new generation of Clipper machines designed for low vibration, following research at Loughborough University’s Off-highway Plant and Equipment Research Centre (OPERC). The machine is claimed to reduce vibration by 30% compared with earlier machines, and to enable an operator to use it throughout a typical 8-hour working day without exceeding permitted exposure limits. The position of the water tank improves balance and adds weight above the blade, and cutting depth is set by a hand wheel. Norton
has
also
introduced
the
Silencio
silenced
diamond
blade
range.
The
sound
dampening
is
said
to
be
especially
effective
in
the
high
frequency
band
from
2-6kHz,
which
can
be
particularly
penetrating.
Noise
levels
are
reduced
by
up
to
15
dB(A)
generally
and
by
up
to
25
dB(A)
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279550 Briggs & Stratton offers LPG options Briggs & Stratton Commercial Power offers a range of dedicated LPG air-cooled V-Twin and 3-cylinder liquid cooled Vanguard engines, which do not require any modifications to the carburetion system or valves. They offer significantly reduced exhaust emissions compared to diesel or petrol alternatives, and can give lower cost of ownership benefits for the user. Single cylinder Vanguard engines can also be converted to run on LPG with minimal modifications, making them suitable for equipment used indoors such as sweepers. The 3-cylinder Vanguard can also be converted to run on natural gas. Briggs & Stratton offers a specially designed muffler, called the QGS Quiet Genset, to ensure its engines meet stringent EU noise regulations applied to generator applications. T
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862182 GenQuip’s latest Hogloo GenQuip, a sister company of GenSet, has just launched a derivative of its environmentally friendly Hogloo, featuring two waterless urinals and a ladies/disabled toilet cubicle, with 12V power provided by batteries. A 650-litre water tank is incorporated and an efficient heating system provides warm air and hot water. When battery power is low, a 2.5kVA diesel generator starts automatically to charge them. Rainwater traps keep the water tank topped up and, as in the original Hogloo, waste is pumped into an incinerator for disposal. GenQuip has also launched the GP 420F, a version of its GP 420 welfare unit featuring a porcelain flush toilet fed by an internal water tank that can recycle rainwater. The 100-litre effluent tank can be emptied by a normal service vehicle or, if appropriate, can be discharged to a main sewer. Power comes from a 12V battery supply and a backup generator. T
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777028 SPE increases dust collector range SPE International has developed a 3-phase version of its 316 single phase dust collector. It has a 4kW motor and is designed to cope with the high volume of dust created by larger surface preparation equipment. The machine is fitted with clear-flow PTFE filters as standard, with an optional HEPA filter available. The standard hose connection is 70mm, and a 50mm adaptor can be used to suit particular applications. The compact machine has an overall height of 1.4m, enabling it to fit easily into commercial vehicles, and it is designed for low noise. It also incorporates a 415V power take off, allowing both the dust collector and the surface preparation machine to be powered from one mains socket. T
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860709 Orange urges green action Orange Plant, a specialist hirer of arboricultural equipment like shredders, chippers and stump grinders, stresses the advantages of processing materials on site rather than transporting it in a bulky, untreated state to a facility elsewhere. “Visiting council waste depots and recycling plants, I have been amazed by the number of vehicle movements involved when a lot could be processed in situ,” says Managing Director, David Orange. The company continues to increase the number of Timberwolf S426 shredders in its fleet. The machine’s ability to handle green waste, contaminated timber, pallets, cardboard, potted plants and plastic packaging means it can be hired to customers in diverse markets, including construction. The product, which can process at a rate of up to 3 tonnes/hour, is road towable and a tracked version is under development. T
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8386337 Bosch hammer features extraction unit The new GBH 2-23 REA Professional hammer drill from Bosch has an integral, removable dust extraction unit that incorporates a removable filter. Designed to retain dust even when the drill is turned upside down, the accessory’s dust collection box has a clear panel so that collected dust levels can be monitored. A suction tube is supplied for cleaning residual dust from holes drilled. Incorporating a 650watt motor, the drill’s weight of 3.5kg facilitates operation overhead or in hard to reach areas. The tool, which generates an impact force of 2.5J, is offered in 110 and 240V versions and has a drilling capacity in concrete of 4-23mm diameter. T
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834466 Pike’s green traffic lights Pike Signals’ Tandem Duo radio controlled traffic light system combines battery powered, cable-less radio technology with a bio-diesel compliant engine. Low-power LED optics and night-time dimmers improve running time between charges and a monitoring system automatically starts the engine when the battery level becomes low. Pike says that engine running hours are reduced from 672 to 96/month, and that the oil only needs to be changed every ten months, as opposed to every three weeks with a standard machine. This cuts down on the amount of oil that has to be disposed of, and the use of long-life LED bulbs reduces landfill waste. T
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4034 HSC highlights energy efficiency The
Hire
Supply
Company’s
(HSC)
E-Lite
high
efficiency
site
lighting
range
includes
single
and
double-headed
retractable
and
swing
leg
models,
together
with
floor
standing
and
magnetic
units.
Also offered is the Compact Lighting Tower which has 400 watt metal halide lamps and can be fitted with single or double heads. It is designed to have a small carbon footprint, with minimal use of raw materials in manufacture and fuel consumption of only 0.9 litres/hour, giving running times of 18 hours or more. For dust control, the EB-1 Dust Extraction Accessory is designed to work in conjunction with a HEPA-filtered vacuum cleaner to draw away harmful respirable dust and other contaminants released during breaking operations. It is complemented by the EBCH-1 Chipping Hammer Boot, which fits small to medium electric breakers and, when used with a HEPA-filtered vacuum, it can remove approximately 99.97% of harmful particles produced. T
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0707 High-efficiency Honda Honda
has
introduced
the
EU65
to
its
EU
generator
range.
It
is
over
20%
more
efficient,
32%
lighter
and
3dB
quieter
than
the
EX5500,
which
it
replaces.
Waveform
distortion
is
less
than
2.5%
and
the
noise
level
of
the
generator
is
82dB
at
quarter
load.
T
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8000 Cautrac’s Komplet solutions Cautrac offers the Komplet range of recycling machinery ranging from 3/4 – 11.5 tonne. Models are available to meet various user requirements in terms of machine dimensions, the material to be processed, and the desired output size. Wheeled and tracked versions are offered, powered by diesel engines or electricity. The line-up also includes specialist hammer mill crushers that reduce materials to the size of small pebbles or, even, sand. Users typically work with media such as marble and off cuts from granite worktops, and waste from potteries and monumental stonemasons. T
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273111 Dronco’s quiet Evolution Dronco Abrasives UK’s new Evolution Protect blade range features a specially developed steel core to reduce noise levels by up to 10db(A). Vibration is also said to be reduced, which lowers wear and tear on the blade segments and gives longer life, as well as lessening operator exposure to HAV. The blades can be used on hard and abrasive materials. The company also emphasises the importance of stock rotation and observing the ‘use by’ date that is typically stamped on the bore washer of a blade. After this period, performance will deteriorate, leading to longer cutting times and higher energy consumption, says Dronco. T
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2600 Husqvarna declares on 20 Husqvarna Construction Products says that each of its 20 power cutters now has an environmental declaration quoting information such as material content, energy consumption, emissions, noise, vibration and recycling data for the product and packaging. 85% of components used are recyclable. The
K750
and
K960
are
said
to
reduce
emissions
by
70%
compared
with
previous
models,
with
a
15-20%
lowering
of
fuel
consumption
from
the
DualCharge
engine
and
SmartCarb
filter
compensation.
Noise
is
decreased
by
25%
and
three-stage
centrifugal
air
cleaning
is
said
to
extend
filter
life
by
up
to
five
times.
Husqvarna
has
just
launched
a
special
fuel
can
for
filling
the
machines.
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1394 TCP Ecolite for fuel efficiency Taylor Construction Plant’s (TCP) Ecolite lighting tower can operate for up to 200 hours on a tankful of diesel and its low fuel consumption is claimed to reduce running costs by up to 80%. This also decreases the emissions released into the atmosphere. Biodegradable fluids are used for the operation of the mast, and the machine is fully bunded to retain 100% of the fuel tank and engine contents. The Ecolite incorporates a Hatz engine complying with the Eco 3 exhaust regulations, and is designed for low noise. T
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850777 Stihl’s environment-friendly technology Among measures developed by Stihl to minimise environmental impact is an engine with four channel technology to optimise combustion. It also features ‘stratified scavenging’ to minimise fuel losses and reduce emissions. The engine is used on the MS 441 chainsaw and all Stihl cut-off saws, which can be fitted with a dust suppression kit. The power unit on the MS 280-I chainsaw has the manufacturer’s Intelligent Engine Management System to precisely match the fuel mix to the engine speed for optimum acceleration and reduced fuel consumption. Stihl’s 4-Mix engine, used on several brushcutters, hedge trimmers and blowers, is a four-cycle power unit running on a fuel/oil mix for better economy and low emissions. T
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137574 Hilti’s new dust initiatives According to Richard Wardle, Product Manager - Diamond Systems with Hilti (Gt Britain), “Dust is a major Health & Safety issue that affects thousands of operatives every year, yet many have a low understanding of the problem. However, the law in the UK is clear, with the exposure limits for respirable dust at 4.0mg/m3 and 0.1mg.m3 for respirable quartz dust. At the moment there is no 100% dust-free solution, but it is possible to reduce exposure by using a co-ordinated extraction system. Hilti’s insert tools with optimised airflow help reduce dust, while hood protectors can be used with dry cutting, grinding, sawing or drilling equipment. High performance vacuums dramatically reduce the amount of dust in the air.” Hilti’s latest wet and dry vacuums range include the VC 40-U, and later in the year will see the launch of the more compact VC 20-U. Next month, the company unveils the DD 110-D dry diamond coring system, a lighter version of the DD 100-D designed for higher performance. It offers drill speeds of up to 1,360rpm and features a built-in dust extraction head. Hilti will also introduce a new range of electric diamond cutters this year. The DCH 230 and DCH 300 offer cutting depths of 85mm and 120mm respectively, and both feature a 2.6kW motor with a SmartPower control to match power to the material and pressure applied. T
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