R210LC-9 is part of company’s new 9 Series of construction equipment.
Hyundai Construction Equipment, Norcross, Ga., has introduced the newest offering in its line of Robex 210 crawler excavators the R210LC-9. It’s part of Hyundai’s new 9 Series of construction equipment that the company says provides operators many improved features and benefits including optimized safety, enhanced technology and operator comfort, reduced operating costs and an extended life of machine components and wear parts. The R210LC-9 is a mid-size crawler excavator, powered by a reliable Cummins QSB6.7 water-cooled, 4-cycle, low emission diesel engine with 143 horsepower at 1900 rpm. At 49,390 pounds, the excavator has a dig depth of 19 feet, 1 inch and bucket digging force of 29,320 foot pounds making it ideal for mid-size excavating projects, road and utility work and demolition, says the company. New steel tube construction on the cab has increased its safety, protection and durability. Inside-the-cab improvements include more room due to an increased cab size, better visibility, reduced sound, improved storage and better climate control. Operators of the R210LC-9 will also benefit from a reconfiguration and consolidation of controls and easier access to critical switches. For operator convenience, controls for volume, channel or song seek, mute, buttons for hands free answering phone calls, a USB port, and jacks for headphones and phone connections are all located together on the right side of the console. AM/FM Radio/MP3 player all come standard. The R210LC-9 also comes standard with Hyundai’s 7 inch wide color LCD screen cluster with toggle switch. The cluster allows the operator to select their personal machine preferences as well as power and work mode selection, self diagnostics, maintenance check lists and machine security making the excavators more versatile and operators more productive. Hyundai offers as standard, rear-view camera which is viewed from the Cluster display. In addition to the cluster, the R210LC-9 comes standard with Hi-mate, Hyundai's proprietary remote management system that provides operators and dealer service personnel access to vital service and diagnostic information on the machine from any computer with internet access. Users can pinpoint machine location using digital mapping and set machine work boundaries, reducing the need for multiple service calls. Hi-mate saves time and money for the owner by promoting preventative maintenance and reducing machine downtime. Hyundai’s 9-series excavators offer bushings designed for extended lube intervals of 250 hours – and polymer shims to resist wear and reduce noise. You also get extended-life hydraulic filters (1,000 hours), long-life hydraulic oil (5,000 hours) and more efficient cooling systems and integrated preheating systems. These help extend service intervals thus reducing operating costs and machine down time. More information about Hyundai is available at www.hceamericas.com or by calling 877-509-2254.
TL10 and TL12 include selectable auxiliary work modes.
Pendergrass, Ga.-based Takeuchi-US, a manufacturer of compact loaders and excavators, has announced the release of its TL10 and TL12 track loaders. Takeuchi’s new track loaders feature EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) Tier 4i-compliant engines along with an “Eco Mode” function designed to reduce fuel consumption during operation. The new track loaders include selectable auxiliary work modes, which allow the operator to fine-tune the auxiliary hydraulic output to three specific attachment settings for reduced downtime on job sites, the company says. The new track loaders also feature a sleek interior with enhanced controls, pressurized cab with improved HVAC performance. The TL10 has an operating weight of 10,318 pounds, a tip load of 6,867 pounds (7,793 pounds with optional counterweight) and an improved rated operating capacity of 2,403 pounds (2,723 pounds with optional counterweight). The more robust TL12 has an operating weight of 11,618 pounds and a tip load of 8,102 pounds (9,315 pounds with optional counterweight). The company adds the fully welded, purpose-built frame features integrated cross members and an undercarriage that maintains steel-to-steel contact between the large, heavy-duty rollers and forged steel imbeds that are incorporated into the rubber track. As with previous Takeuchi track loaders, double reduction planetary drives are positioned rearward to allow more contact points between the sprocket and track allowing incredible traction forces along with better track durability, the company says. The TL10 and TL12 feature a variable flow auxiliary hydraulic system, which offers three settings that can be programmed to match the flow requirements of various attachments. Setting I is standard 100 percent flow, and Settings II and III can be set anywhere from zero to 100 percent. A hydraulic oil temperature light has been added to the gauge panel, and a second auxiliary circuit comes standard on all high-flow machines. The TL10 features a 12.9-gallon hydraulic reservoir and offers up to 36.3 gallons per minute of auxiliary hydraulic flow. The TL12 comes equipped with a 15.9-gallon hydraulic reservoir and offers up to 40 gallons per minute of auxiliary hydraulic flow. The TL10 features a V3800CRT Kubota diesel engine with common rail fuel injection and turbocharger that helps deliver 7 percent more horsepower and a 9.4 percent improvement in torque as compared with previous models. The TL12 features a V3800CRTI Kubota diesel engine with common rail injection, turbocharger and intercooler that delivers 10.8 percent more horsepower and a 19.5 percent improvement in torque as compared with previous models, Takeuchi says.
Both models feature a diesel particulate filter to help control particulate emissions, as well as cooled exhaust gas recirculation (CEGR) for reduced NOx emissions. A swing-out cooler module places the hydraulic oil cooler and engine coolers side-by-side for optimal performance. The TL10 and TL12 track loaders feature selectable power modes designed to allow the operator to match the engine performance to any specific task. Normal mode offers a good mix of power and economy for general work, while the power mode produces peak engine power for maximum performance. The company says the all-new eco mode can provide up to 15 percent fuel savings while still offering maximum torque and excellent power characteristics, drastically lowering the operating cost of the machine. The eco mode conserves fuel by limiting the engine speed to 2,400 rpm. When engine load is less than 30 percent, the speed will automatically decrease to 2,040 rpm after eight seconds. Conversely, when power demand exceeds 30 percent, the engine speed will return to the throttle position setting. In addition to the improvements in performance and operation, many enhancements and special features have been incorporated into the interior of the operator’s cab. First, the new track loaders feature a sealed and pressurized cab, which helps maintain a clean environment for the operator. The cab also features improved blower fan and HVAC performance and a high-back seat with adjustable suspension rate and height settings for improved operator comfort. Additional available options include a three-point seat belt, heavy-duty radio and ride control. The roll-up door can be opened regardless of the boom/attachment position and can be locked in the open position for operation. Takeuchi’s precision pilot controls are complemented by an innovative quick-change selector valve — available as a factory option — which allows the operator to select between ISO or H pattern controls. An easy to use multi-function control handle provides fingertip control to the 14-pin attachment connector while a heavy duty rocker switch now provides control of the “G” and “H” pins of the connector providing more attachment versatility and control. More information on the loaders is available at www.takeuchi-us.com.
Speakers will address hot topics that C&D recyclers and demolition contractors face.
C&D recyclers and demolition contractors face many challenges in order to remain competitive in their businesses. From legislative issues to LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) to materials theft—the issues abound.
The C&D Recycling Forum, Sept. 23-25 at the Hilton Long Beach and Executive Meeting Center in Long Beach, Calif., will tackle many of these hot topics during a session titled, “Taking on the Issues,” Sept. 24 at 3:30 p.m.
Long-time waste industry consultant Bob Brickner of GBB Inc., Fairfax Va., will moderate the session with subjects that are diverse and having an effect on the industry.
Jason Haus of Dem-Con Companies, LLC, Shakopee, Minn., will provide an update on regulatory conditions including the EPA’s Non Hazardous Secondary Materials Rule (NHSM). Haus also will discuss progress the Construction Materials Recycling Association (CMRA) is making to certify the recycling rates of C&D recycling facilities through the Institute for Certification of Sustainable Recyclers independent, third party certification.
Richard Lorenz, Central Environmental Services Inc., Orlando, Fla., will provide advice on how to prevent metals thefts from construction and demolition sites-an issue that can cost demolition contractors thousands of dollars in lost revenues.
This is just one of several sessions geared at helping improve the businesses of those who handle C&D debris. More information about this and other sessions is available at www.CDRecycler.com/Forum.
Piscataway, N.J.-based company joins Metso distributor network.
Foley Inc., a Piscataway, N.J.-based equipment distributor, has been named an authorized distributor of Metso’s crushing and screening products, according to Jeff Merle, vice president of Foley machinery sales. Foley also will provide parts and service for the Metso line.
Several major projects could be tipping the scales toward fast growth in the waste-to-energy market.
Converting waste into energy is not revolutionary and has occurred for decades, but a series of presenters at the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) 2012 WasteCon event say that a momentous shift in thinking and investment is about to revitalize this sector. Harvey Gershman, a principal with solid waste and recycling consulting firm Gershman, Brickner & Bratton Inc. (GBB), Fairfax, Va., offered an update of a presentation that he admitted the firm had been using for 10 years. Gershman noted that the timetables on many waste conversion projects mentioned in his presentation have moved ahead in 2012. The list includes an Enerkem waste-to-energy plant in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; the INEOS Bio plant in Vero Beach, Fla., which is beginning to ramp up; and a Plasco Energy Group waste conversion facility in Salinas Valley, Calif. Many of the current projects involve conversion technologies that are not necessarily proven on a large-volume scale, noted Gershman. He added that at least one major “mass burn” plant is under construction in the Durham-York region of Ontario, Canada. One major project on which the plug has been pulled was a planned waste-to-energy plant in Port St. Lucie, Fla., noted Gershman. Presenter Chris Koczaja of PHG Energy, LaVergne, Tenn., described PHG’s gasification technology and provided an update on the company’s recent projects. He described PHG’s gasification systems as providing “scalable, clean energy for large and small projects and waste streams.” The company is installing a system in cooperation with the City of Covington, Tenn., to convert biosolids and wood trimmings into power that will be used to run the city’s wastewater treatment plant. Presenter Dirk Andreas of Montreal-based Enerkem touted the benefits of his company’s ability to convert several forms of waste into transportation fuel. “We feel the thermo-dynamic path is better, because there are more options as far as what end products we can produce,” said Andreas. He said that, unlike corn ethanol, using waste as a feedstock creates transportation fuel “that does not compete with food” while still “displacing our reliance on petroleum.” Andreas added that if the estimated 140 million tons of MSW generated in the United States was converted to fuel, it would result in some 14 billion gallons of ethanol. Enerkem is currently building a plant that will convert the City of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada’s unrecyclable municipal solid waste (MSW) into fuel and also has large-scale plants under construction in Pontotoc, Miss., and Varennes, Quebec, Canada (near Montreal). The 2012 SWANA WasteCon event was held Aug. 14-16 in Oxon Hill, Md.