Pit & Quarry, February 2016
Excavators Dredges Excavator combines comfort efficiency for increased productivity Volvo Construction Equipments 22 ton crawler excavator offers reduced emissions and fuel consumption while enhancing power and productivity The Volvo EC220E is fitted with a toprange Tier 4 Final Volvo D6 engine that meets strict emissions legislation without compromising power With increased pump input power the excavator boasts highly responsive operation for greater productivity and cycle times A boom float function allows the unit to divert pump power normally used for boom lowering for other functions which also reduces cycle times Lifting controllability while traveling is also improved For example the operator can maintain the bucket teeth parallel to the ground while grading during the entire cycle even in H mode Volvo says the model improves fuel efficiency by 5 percent and an auto shutdown mode when idle further saves fuel The unit is designed for the operators comfort and productivity with ergonomic joysticks a keypad and an easy to read 8 in LCD monitor Functions like the windshield wipers cameras and auto mute can be assigned short cut buttons on the joystick allowing the operator to quickly select a function without disruption An optional sideview camera in addition to the rearview camera displays images on a color monitor to cover blind spots The X shape lower frame enables even weight distribution for increased stability and durability and helps prevent damage from rocks and debris Internal plates are positioned within the boom and arm to disperse pressure during use www volvoce com Modular design boosts cutter suction dredges portability DSC Dredge designed its Shark Class cutter suction dredge with a new modular design to make transportation easier while maintaining all of its conventional features The dredge offers standard discharge sizes ranging from 10 in to 36 in making it ideal for sand and gravel producers and construction contractors Premium features such as a PLC based operating system electro proportional hydraulic circuits a high capacity service water system and an inline direct marine style transmission for dredge pump reduction are available to maximize operational efficiency and longevity The rugged machine has been designed with an ergonomic userfriendly control panel that makes the unit very simple to operate This Shark Class dredge also features power up down spud systems with API rated winch drums for proper cable storage DSC Dredge will customize each standard production model to fit exact applications and production requirements including extended digging depths additional production instrumentation and GPS dredging systems A highly reliable machine the Shark Class cutter suction dredge typically experiences a higher percentage of operational time exceeding the typical lifespan of others within the same class www dscdredge com 46 PIT QUARRY February 2016 www pitandquarry com
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