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Global Hydraulic Machine Market Report Shows Demand to Boost Industry Growth from 2021 to 2027

The Global Hydraulic Machine Market 2021 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2027 global study report, which was recently published by MarketQuest.biz, was built with a beautiful blend of industry knowledge, innovative ideas, practical solutions, and cutting-edge technology to deliver a better user experience. In terms of drivers, restraints, opportunities, trends, and the competitive environment, the research provides a firm foundation for users who want to enter the global market.

This research examines the market in detail, including market shares and growth potential, by product type, application, main manufacturers, important regions and countries, and forecasts for the years 2021 to 2027. The global Hydraulic Machine market study also looks into major current actions including new product launches, mergers and acquisitions, and alliances.

Types of market segmentation:

  • Movable Table Hydraulic Press
  • Movable Frame Hydraulic Press
  • Air Operated Hydraulic Press
  • Double Acting Hydraulic Press

The study gives a comprehensive overview of the present market environment, as well as a wealth of information on the overall important trends, risks, and challenges that appear to have a significant impact on revenue generation in the industry. Market segmentation based on application:

  • Presses
  • Cranes
  • Forges
  • Packing

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Leaf collecting easier thanks to Upper Arlington’s upgraded equipment

Upper Arlington crews responsible for removing fallen leaves each autumn are benefiting from the city’s efforts to upgrade equipment.

By next fall, all six frontline leaf-collection machines used by the Upper Arlington Public Service Department will feature hydraulic arms controlled by a crew member operating a joystick.

The city has five Dinkmar Leaf Masters. Adding the fifth one this year means the department has to use only one of the old leaf-collection machines that have to be operated manually.

Next year, two of the manual machines will be kept as backup options, but department workers largely won’t have to wrestle with the bulky equipment that employees said takes its toll on backs and shoulders when they’re used to pick up 1,400 to 1,500 loads of leaves each autumn.

“Just from a physically demanding standpoint, you’re riding on a seat and you’re controlling it with a joystick,” said Jeff Erdy, an Upper Arlington Public Service worker.

“The other machines, you’re walking alongside the machine,” he said. “(The newer equipment) will raise and lower hydraulically and will swing left and right. The old machine has a handle on it and you’re pushing a button and physically moving it up and down, back and forth.”

The city bought its first Leaf Master in 2016. It added two in both 2017 and 2019.

The machines cost approximately $59,000 each and are expected to last about 10 years, according to Tom Nutini, public service manager. They’re used six days a week, 10 hours per day, for about eight weeks a year.

Nutini said crews collect enough leaves to cover a football field from end zone to end zone in a 10-foot high stack.

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LS/HT Motors Bring Compact Power to Waste Shredder

Camec Srl is one of today’s go-to providers for custom-built solid-waste reduction equipment. Located in Cittadella, Italy, Camec was established in 1993 as a supplier to other equipment producers. Very quickly, however, Camec began developing its own machines for recycling industrial and municipal waste. Although the company has since expanded with three other machinery divisions—handling, bakery, and industrial—its focus on recycling equipment remains.

“Camec can address the most different problems and requests in almost any sector of waste recycling,” says Barbara Lombardo, sales and marketing Manager at Camec. “We see the recycling industry expanding more and more, not only within Italy but throughout the European community and beyond.” To stay ahead of this developing market, Camec is constantly in search of alternatives that can lead to more competitive solutions. One such alternative, Hägglunds low-speed high-torque hydraulic motors, came to Camec through word of mouth in late 2017.

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“We were intrigued to hear that such compact motors could offer the same performance as previous solutions, and without the need of a gearbox,” Lombardo adds. Camec asked Bosch Rexroth to rush-deliver a motor in time for the Ecomondo Green Technologies Expo and has since used Hägglunds low-speed,high-torque motors in a custom-designed 2-in-1 shredder solution.

Developed to recycle paper coils and other bulky waste, the shredder is equipped with two Hägglunds CA 140 motors on one side and two Hägglunds CA 210 motors on the other. These motors can work together for maximum power, but the option of freewheeling one of the motors in each set creates new flexibility. The CA 140 motors can transmit torque to 140 N-m/bar, and CA 210 motors can transmit up to 210 N-m/bar.

Both motors are rated for maximum speed to 310 rpm to provide low-speed output with no need for a speed reducer. When needed, the shredder can freewheel the motors to provide higher speed with lower power consumption. Lombardo adds, “After considering the alternatives, our technical department decided to use the motors because they require so much less space and do not need a gearbox.”

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John Deere adds more strength to its large baler range

THREE new models have been added by John Deere to its range of large square balers.

The L624 (70cm high by x 120cm wide), L633 (90 x 80cm) and L634 (90 x 120cm), will be available for the 2020 season and replace the L1500 Series. The single tie knotter 1424 and 1424C large square balers will no longer be available.

Better performance and operational safety, as well as lower operating costs, is the aim of the newcomers, said a spokesman.

The L600 Series has been designed to improve productivity by up to 15% and bale weight by up to 5% set against the outgoing models. They are also fully ISOBUS compatible, allowing operators to adjust and control various settings from the cab, including the newly designed pre-cutter which features knife group selection with a choice of 0, 11, 12 or 23 knives.

This should be a big improvement to operator comfort, as drivers won’t need to leave the cab to select different knife groups.

For better monitoring of harvesting conditions, John Deere has also made further improvements to the machine’s moisture sensor. This now has a wider measurement range of 9-40%, instead of 11-34% on the previous models – which theoretically will suit Scottish buyers.

Baler components have also been strengthened and optimised to deliver the promised higher productivity and operational safety benefits. The L624 and L634 models use a 468kg flywheel, which is 64% heavier than on previous machines, which should help smooth out lumps. All models feature an even, shear-bolt free drive system, despite the fact that hydraulic chamber pressure has been increased by 17% from 180 to 210 bar to increase bale density.

Both existing rotor options, RotoFlow HC and MaxiCut HC, with 23 knives, will continue to be offered on the new range. Rotor diameter on the heavy-duty RotoFlow has been increased by 25% – available on the L624 and L634 models – which improves crop intake and lowers the risk of blockages.

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Hitachi unveils the EX3600-7, the latest in its EX-7 Series excavator lineup

Hitachi has unveiled the EX3600-7 mining excavator, which delivers increased efficiency, reliability and durability for customers in North and South America. The new model is the fourth machine in Hitachi’s new EX-7 Series lineup, following the recent launch of the EX5600-7, EX2600-7 and EX1200-7.

“The EX3600-7 sets a new standard in the mining industry,” said Brian Mace, Mining Product Marketing and Applications Manager, Hitachi Construction Machinery – Americas. “With a multitude of innovative features, it’s a reliable workhouse that is ready for its tough job. A variety of new features reduce its fuel consumption, increase its efficiency and make maintenance even simpler.”

Available in a backhoe or shovel configuration, the new EX3600-7 features Fuel Consumption Optimisation (FCO) technologies that reduce consumption costs while achieving superior productivity and enhancing sustainability. Through engine options and hydraulic system improvements, the new machine reduces fuel consumption by 4-7% compared to the previous model (the EX3600-6 with Cummins engine configuration).

Customers can choose from a Cummins or MTU EPA Final Tier 4 engine option. For non-regulated countries, customers can choose from a Cummins or MTU engine option that features fuel-calibration optimisation settings that contribute to improved efficiency.

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Volvo expands excavator lineup with 20-ton EC200E

Volvo Construction Equipment has introduced a new excavator model aimed at contractors and rental houses looking for a machine larger than the 16-ton EC160E, but less expensive than the 22-ton EC220E.

The new EC200E is a 20-ton model that the company says is primarily designed for those in need of a light- to medium-duty excavator.

“This machine’s size and price point make it a great new option for rental yards and for owners of smaller fleets looking to move up to take on bigger projects, particularly those in the building segment,” says Sung Sook Kim, product manager excavators at Volvo Construction Equipment.

One benefit in particular to the EC200E’s size, Volvo says, is the ability to transport the machine on a trailer without additional permits.

Powered by a 154-horsepower Volvo D4 engine, the EC200E has a lifting capacity of 16,138 pounds. For greater fuel efficiency, the engine features auto idling, auto engine shutdown and an ECO mode. You can read more specs in the sidebar.

The machine is fitted with X1 hydraulic piping and has an attachment management system that allows for pre-setting hydraulic flow and pressure for up to 20 attachments, Volvo says. It also supports quick couplers.

Inside the ROPS cab, operators will find a new 8-inch color display and a single dial for controlling integrated work modes that incorporate engine rpm and hydraulic flow.

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Kaiser S12 – The Alp Climbing machine clear the power line

Some weeks ago, I had the pleasure to see a Kaiser S12 machine in operations. It’s an extreme versatile machine, normally used to climb the Alps for different kind of jobs. I visited one of the few machines that are currently operating in Sweden, doing clearing work. A Kaiser S12 that contractor Ekströms Skogsservice uses to clear brushes and small trees in power lines. On flat land!

Under a high voltage power line, I met Niklas Jonsson who runs the contracting company (together with Johan Persson) and Jonny Svensson who’s operating the machine. They showed me how the Kaiser S12 machine works and it’s a pretty cool and capable machine to watch. In the video (below) you can see how it can adapt to terrain and obstacles.

Before we go into the details of the Kaiser machine, it’s a good idea to tell a bit more about Ekström’s forest service: It is a company that specializes in clearing power lines in both wide (tree-secured) and narrower power lines. The company is located in Eksjö in south Sweden and they have about 30 employees. Except for clearing power lines the company also do silviculture and forest services such as forest clearing and some arborist missions.

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Why Your Hydraulic Machine Probably Needs an Oil Cooler—and a Big One!

A lot of attention is paid to contamination of hydraulic fluid, usually viewed as dirt, water, and air. But heat is also quite detrimental to hydraulic fluid and may account as many component failures as “regular” contamination.

The inconvenient truth about hydraulic machines is they are heat-generating systems. They are not unique in this respect: Energy conversion and control with 100% efficiency remains elusive. But it’s my contention that unavoidable inefficiency, which manifests as energy contamination of the hydraulic fluid, does not command the attention it deserves.

With the exception of the reservoir, every component in a hydraulic system is a heat-generating device. The process of moving hydraulic fluid through a conductor from A to B results in pressure drop and, therefore, heat generation. Installing depth filters to control particle contamination also creates a pressure drop, which increases heat load. Pumps and motors leak internally, resulting still more heat-generating pressure drops. The charge pump on a hydrostatic transmission is 100% heat load. In open circuits, heat-generating orifices, throttles (in all their various forms), and hydrostats are installed to control direction, flow, and pressure—and loads are counterbalanced by installing hydraulic resistance.

Read more: Why Your Hydraulic Machine Probably Needs an Oil Cooler—and a Big One!

Why Your Hydraulic Machine Probably Needs an Oil Cooler—and a Big One!

The inconvenient truth about hydraulic machines is they are heat-generating systems. They are not unique in this respect: Energy conversion and control with 100% efficiency remains elusive. But it’s my contention that unavoidable inefficiency, which manifests as energy contamination of the hydraulic fluid, does not command the attention it deserves.

With the exception of the reservoir, every component in a hydraulic system is a heat-generating device. The process of moving hydraulic fluid through a conductor from A to B results in pressure drop and, therefore, heat generation. Installing depth filters to control particle contamination also creates a pressure drop, which increases heat load. Pumps and motors leak internally, resulting still more heat-generating pressure drops. The charge pump on a hydrostatic transmission is 100% heat load. In open circuits, heat-generating orifices, throttles (in all their various forms), and hydrostats are installed to control direction, flow, and pressure—and loads are counterbalanced by installing hydraulic resistance.

The point is that energy wasting-pressure drops are a fact of life in hydraulic systems. They can (and should) be minimized, but they can’t be completely eliminated. So let’s stop ignoring the elephant in the room. Because if left unchecked, energy contamination is just as problematic as particle contamination, and arguably more so.

Energy Contamination Affects Lubrication
Adequate lubrication of hydraulic components and efficient power transmission both depend on appropriate oil viscosity. If hydraulic fluid temperature is allowed to exceed that required to maintain viscosity at around 20 centiStokes (cSt), the likelihood of boundary lubrication—resulting in friction and wear—increases dramatically.

The temperature at which this point is reached depends on the fluid’s viscosity grade and its viscosity index (VI). The VI is a measure of an oil’s resistance to change in viscosity with a change in temperature. An oil with a high VI is often called a multi-grade oil. Multi-grade oils are often specified for equipment that must operate in cold. The high VI helps prevent the oil’s viscosity from increasing (thickening) at low temperatures. However, a high VI also helps prevent its viscosity from decreasing (thinning) at high temperatures.

Read more: Why Your Hydraulic Machine Probably Needs an Oil Cooler—and a Big One!

GOMACO to Unveil GT-3600 Curb, Gutter Machine at World of Concrete

GOMACO’s new Xtreme GT-3600 curb and gutter machine will be displayed for the first time ever in GOMACO’s booth in the Central Hall at World of Concrete 2019. The GT-3600 was the first three-track machine to slipform a 24-in. radius, and now, with the Xtreme package on board, tight-radius paving is easier and more efficient than ever before. The Xtreme package adds G+ radius software with slew drives, smart-sensored hydraulics and intelligence to the GOMACO GT-3600.

Xtreme steering and ultimate intelligence have been added to each of the GT-3600’s three tracks and include rotary-sensored slew drives, sensored All-Track Steering and All-Track Positioning, and smart hydraulic cylinders. The Xtreme GT-3600’s tracks can now rotate farther than ever before. The smart cylinders allow the G+ control system to know the exact position of all three tracks so it can make steering adjustments as needed. It’s the ultimate in finite and accurate machine control.

The first three-track slipform curb and gutter machine to slipform a 24 in. radius now features GOMACO’s Xtreme Radius program for tight radii on stringline. The G+ radius software allows the operator to program the size of the radius into the controller.

G+ calibrates and manages all the aspects of traveling around the radius, including track angles and individual variable track speeds. As the Xtreme GT-3600 approaches the radius, with the values already dialed in, the operator activates the radius program, and the machine slipforms around the radius. It’s that easy for any operator to pour a curb and gutter radius. The individual track speed control provides smooth machine travel around the radius. The G+ control system also easily interfaces with any of the major 3D guidance systems for the same smooth control.

A smart hydraulic cylinder also is utilized for intelligent offset when telescoping and sideshifting the mold mounting system. The smart cylinders provide G+ the ability of repeatable mold offset. The trimmerhead and mold also have independent vertical adjustments for raising and lowering to work around job-site challenges.

The Xtreme GT-3600 is equipped with the latest in Tier IV technology. Along with Tier IV is a new optimized cooling package with a hydraulic fan controlled by G+. G+ adapts the cooling needs to individual jobsite conditions for a quiet and efficient operation. Fuel efficiency also has been optimized and combined with an increased fuel capacity for an uninterrupted day of paving. The Xtreme GT-3600 also is available with GOMACO Remote Diagnostics (GRD) for machine troubleshooting, diagnostic reviews, software updates, and more.

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