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CONSTRUCTION WORLD
JUNE
2015
PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
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According to Mhodi, the Best for Universal diamond blades have
two innovative product features which set them apart from other
blades on the market.“The SpeedteQ segment shape of the blades
allows for increased speed when cutting thanks to the reduced friction
and the constant segment length and spacing. The 3DteQ Diamond Array
technology maximises the cutting capacity of the blade due to with its
optimal diamond distribution.
The Universal diamond blades are designed for specialised profes-
sionals, such as restorers, bricklayers, pavers and roofers.“These blades are
designed with the skilled and well trained craftsman in mind. The focus
is on productivity, innovation, and accessories for specific applications
and a broad range of tools.”
The high cutting speed allows the user to deliver all work on time,
cutting through hard construction materials with ease. The Best for
Universal diamond blades can be used for cutting reinforced and non-re-
inforced concrete, brick, masonry, and natural stone.
Mhodi points out that there are universal diamond
cutters for angle grinders, table and petrol saws.
The Best for Universal diamond blades are ideal for
general building materials such as reinforced and
non-reinforced concrete, masonry, brick, granite, cast
iron pipe. The blades have a segment
height of up to 15mm for a long lifetime,
even in demanding materials.
“The blades feature laser welded
diamond cutting segments, which
ensures the strength and durability of
the blades. The Bosch Best for Universal
diamond blades are available in
115 mm and 300 mm diameters for
angle grinders and from 300 mm to
450mm for table and petrol saws. These
blades are the ideal solution for any
professional craftsman, as they have
been specially designed to allow for
increased high speed in multiple appli-
cations,” concludes Mhodi.
Most new Cat machines leave the factory with Product Link
fitted as standard. “Retrofit kits are available for older machines,”
explains Barloworld Equipment senior product manager, Wally
Parsons. Automatically set for international roaming, Product Link provides
seamless cross-border coverage.
Offered in five levels, Cat EMS meets every operational scope require-
ment, from plant hire and construction fleets to full-scale mine sites.
Benefits of registering machines on the EMS programme include peace of
mind; cost reductions; better resale; safety; higher mechanical availability;
and improved utilisation.
Key EMS features include near real-time fuel level information;
machine filtering by job site/geographical location; multiple machine
tracking; payload displays on medium and large wheel loaders; and
geo-fencing capabilities.
Machine tracking and reporting is the responsibility of the Equipment
Monitoring Bureau. This is a control room based at the Barloworld Condi-
tion Monitoring Centre in Boksburg, Johannesburg.
At the Bureau, a dedicated Barloworld Equipment team tracks indi-
vidual machine data feeds downloaded via their onboard ECM (Electronic
Control Module) units. ECM alerts sent via VisionLink notify fleet owners
when standard protocols have been exceeded. Examples of typical alerts
are ‘engine over speed’, ‘high torque converter oil temperature’, ‘machine
abuse’, and ‘implement hydraulic oil temperature high’.
The five Cat EMS packaged options are Level 1 Access; Level 2 Inform;
Level 3 Advise; Level 4 Support; and Level 5 Manage.
In terms of summary overview, Level 1 Access enables users to enter
the VisionLink portal to knowwhere their equipment is and what it’s doing
with remote, near real-time information.
Level 2 Inform enables users to manage equipment health and utilisa-
tion trends compared to benchmarks via automated reporting.
With Level 3 Advise, the package moves beyond pure reporting to
include expert dealer recommendations. A Barloworld Equipment condi-
tion monitoring adviser provides valuable advice about maintenance,
utilisation and repair, drawing from the data trend analysis generated.
These recommendations work hand-in-hand with a conditioning moni-
toring programme that can include in-field machine inspections, and fluid
analysis via the Cat S-O-S SM Services programme.
Level 4 Support builds on Level 3 and caters for larger fleet owners,
entailing the outsourcing of fleet maintenance, parts or repairs to a
Barloworld Equipment technical services team, backed by the full EMS
and S-O-S suite, plus a dedicated condition monitoring adviser.
For mining customers, Level 5 Manage is in turn a negotiated mainte-
nance and repair contract option where Barloworld Equipment has sole
responsibility within predetermined maintenance pricing structures for
agreed machine rolling availability targets.
Cat S-O-S Services fuel and oil analysis programmes are either optional
or inclusive depending on the EMS level selected. The Cat S-O-S Services
laboratory for the Southern African region is housed at the Barloworld
Condition Monitoring Centre. “Cat S-O-S Services are an essential
component in machine life cycle costing, predictive and preventative
maintenance strategies,” Parsons stresses, adding that VisonLink enables
users to view machine health data and Cat S-O-S sample results through
the same portal.
GROWING THE EMS PLATFORM
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DIAMOND BLADES
The Bosch Best for Universal diamond blades offer
users up to 30% more cutting speed than other
premium blades. Bosch Power Tools SA Accessories
senior brand manager, Campbell Mhodi notes that
the blades provide a superior lifetime even when
used in rough conditions.
Bosch Universal diamond cutting blade.
Bosch Universal cutting blades has
various ranges for various applications.
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In January 2014, Barloworld rolled out the Cat
Equipment Management Solutions (EMS) telematic
suite across its Southern African dealer footprint.
Now, over a year later, there are more than
4 000 machines reporting to the Cat VisionLink™
internet portal via Product Link™, the onboard
transmitting hardware, either through GSM
cellular connection, or satellite.