Capital Equipment News January 2016

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SDLG REACHES DOUBLE MILESTONE WITH G9220 GRADER

Shandong Lingong Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. (known as Lingong) recently cele- brated two important milestones; the com- pany sold its 100th SDLG motor grader in region EMEA, which also becomes the first grader of its kind to be sold in the Sultanate of Oman, a G9220. The G9220 was delivered to Sunshine International LLC, a leading construction company based in Oman. The machine was supplied by General Engineering Services, Genserv, SDLG’s well-known local dealer, and has already been set to work carrying out road maintenance and repairs in Oman. “SDLG graders are well-designed ma- chines that offer strong long-term perfor- mance,” explains Arun Pandey, managing director of Sunshine International. “Coupled with its competitive price, the G9220 is an excellent addition to our company’s fleet.” With an operating weight of 16 500 kg, the G9220 is a high-quality, multi-purpose machine that has many features. Offering a powerful 164 kW Dalian Deutz engine, combined with a ZF power shift transmis- sion, the G9220 delivers reliable operation. The engine also provides three distinct power curve settings to give the smoothest grade on any terrain while simultaneously reducing fuel consumption. And, offering greater versatility, the unit’s Machine Blade Control System (MBCS) allows for ultimate grading precision. This system is controlled by hydraulic mechanical levers in the cab, meaning the operator can swing the blade himself if required. “This sale is a significant milestone for

SDLG and represents exciting growth in Oman and the surrounding regions,” says Jan-Erik Eriksson, SDLG business manag- er for Middle East. “SDLG’s future growth in this region will depend on our continued development in the value segment, as well as maintained production of reliable, robust machines.” Support when you need it most Sunshine International, is one of the leading construction companies for the commercial and industrial sectors in the Middle East. It’s the sister company of Al Yam Enterprises and with extensive experience in the con- struction field, Sunshine International is an ideal partner for the SDLG brand. “The G9220 is well-balanced and has good traction, which gives operators a lot of confidence when using the machine,” says Pandey. “Overall, Sunshine International is very pleased with this latest investment.”

VOITH TURBO DRIVE SYSTEMS FOR CHINA’S FIRST HYBRID RAIL VEHICLES The Changchun Railway Vehicles Compa- ny Ltd. (CRC) of China is planning to build 30 hybrid rail vehicles featuring RailPack 400DE drive systems from Voith Turbo. Each three-part vehicle will have two of these systems, both with a 375 kW diesel engine and a 345 kW generator. The first three RailPack 400DEs have undergone comprehensive testing at CRC’s own test ring in Changchun and at Beijing Jiaotong University. The rail vehicle itself is expect- ed to be tested and approved by the China Railway Corporation, the country’s nation- al railway operator, in 2017. “This is an absolute first for China,” Roland Aeugle, rail functional head, comments. The hybrid rail vehicles are to be used in those city suburbs with only partial electrification. The RailPack 400DE will come into play here, while the operator will be able to switch to electrical drive outside these areas, with the added benefit of zero emissions. The hybrid vehicles can reach a top speed of 120 km/h with the diesel-elec- tric drive The RailPack 400DEs also fea- ture a quick-switch system from electric to diesel-electric drive. In addition, the Voith drive system can handle extreme tempera- tures of minus 40°C. “The cooperation between CRC and Voith on this pioneering rail project is based on Voith’s readiness to use existing tried- and-tested technology to develop custom- er-specific solutions,” Aeugle concludes. Voith RailPacks are drive systems for use in single-segment and multi-segment die- sel railcars for commuter, regional, national and intercity service. They can be supplied as diesel-mechanical, diesel-hydraulic and diesel-hydraulic models. They are available with an engine performance of 294 kW to 735 kW.

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