Published 4/7 at 09:04
Worksite safety, particularly regarding dangerous airborne particles, continues to be a concern of the industry, with decontamination during the pandemic especially becoming a focus for many. On this theme, this year sees many new products from a variety of manufacturers, including Generac, Dehaco and Raincanon.
Published 4/7 at 08:35
A shot blaster is a valuable part of any surface preparation contractor’s equipment arsenal. Efficiently powering away debris and contaminants provides an important head start for making an aged concrete floor like new, while also taking the cleaning burden off other tools. Here are some of the many shot blaster machines available to contractors today.
Published 4/7 at 08:32
Otrac Heavy Equipment, the Bobcat Authorized Dealer in Egypt, has secured the largest ever order in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region for new Bobcat mini-excavators for use in the ‘Decent Life’ initiative launched by the Egyptian President, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. The Decent Life or ‘Hayah Kareema’ initiative directed by the Egyptian President is focused on the eradication of poverty in Egypt. It is targeted at 4500 villages throughout Egypt, affecting 58% of Egypt’s 102 million population, with the aim of transforming slums and poor villages into thriving communities with modern infrastructure.
Published 4/7 at 08:31
In this issue of PDi we feature, as usual, a summary of new models of mini and compact excavators for efficient material handling on the demolition work site.
Published 4/7 at 08:26
No wall is too thick, no steel is too tough and no rock is too hard WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS RIGHT No matter what task a specialist contractor might be facing – wall cutting, wire sawing of steel structures or rock excavation – choosing the right equipment is the key to success. PDi’s Andrei Bushmarin presents the latest developments in the field of concrete and rock cutting.
Published 19/4 at 10:07
Manufacturers such as Cams, Lindner and Kleemann are all offering new products to aid recycling on construction sites across the globe. Here’s the latest in mobile shredding, crushing and screening units for concrete, asphalt, building material and more.
Published 11/3 at 09:40
New handheld equipment for concrete cutting and demolition include a new line of high frequency electric concrete saws from AGP, as well as new angle grinders and a dry cutting tool range from Tyrolit.
Published 11/3 at 09:30
As measures against spreading the coronavirus are reduced or removed, there is a hope that a tipping point is on the horizon and the two year Covid-19 nightmare will soon be over. Once this becomes a reality, players in the concrete sawing and drilling industry will have to ‘re-tip’ their operations and get themselves back on track. In anticipation of that moment, some have started to do just that. PDi’s Andrei Bushmarin looks at the latest innovations in core drilling.
Published 11/3 at 09:22
Crusher and screening buckets are the kind of tools that quite literally turn waste into profit. Powerful and versatile attachments, they can be fitted on a carrier of any kind - excavator, loader or even telehandler - to process a wide variety of materials from construction and demolition waste to topsoil, turf, roots and compost. PDi’s Andrei Bushmarin presents the latest news from this fast developing sector.
Published 11/3 at 09:15
This fully autonomous, battery electric prototype by Volvo Construction Equipment is the first real world example of a self-learning concept wheel loader with the brains to make decisions, perform tasks and interact with humans.
Published 11/3 at 09:14
It is one thing to muddle through the day to day challenges of a pandemic, but muddling through job after job using less than the best equipment won’t earn a contractor much profit, or future job opportunities.
Published 11/3 at 09:11
Fully automatic quick couplers are today a must in the global demolition and recycling industries. Here are the latest developments.
Published 27/12, 2021 at 12:15
The harm caused by dust is now well established with equipment to combat it having been specially developed. In this special feature, we take a closer look at Superabrasive’s and Scanmaskin’s vacuum cleaners, plus a dust suppression system from Dynaset.
Published 27/12, 2021 at 12:08
By inventing mobile the scrap shear in the late 1970s, Roy Labounty transformed the metal and concrete processing industry. Now, forty years on, any attachment manufacturer worth its salt considers its scrap shear to be a staple item of its product portfolio. PDi’s Andrei Bushmarin presents the latest releases from scrap shear suppliers.
Published 27/12, 2021 at 12:01
Husqvarna is launching four new demolition robots whilst Brokk is introducing a new online platform for connected robots, ‘Brokk Connect’. PDi’s Michael Karlsson reports.
Published 27/12, 2021 at 11:57
Although eventually expendable, diamond tipped consumables are indeed an indispensable tool for concrete cutters and drillers. Every so often it is a high performing and reliable diamond blade that makes all the difference on a job site. The combination of fast cutting or drilling speed and longevity are what diamond tool manufacturers aim for when they set about developing a new product. PDi’s Andrei Bushmarin sums up the latest innovations in the industry of diamond consumables.
Published 30/11, 2021 at 09:53
Intelligent pre-shredding with the RAPAX Sonthofen, Germany, 20 July 2021. BHS-Sonthofen’s new RAPAX combines design and functionality in one powerful pre-shredder. Versatile, sturdy and easy to maintain, this machine is perfectly suited for processing various metal fractions, commercial waste, industrial waste and construction waste. The flexible, smart control system also ensures efficient pre-shredding in every running direction.
Published 23/11, 2021 at 15:48
Striving for a circular economy has become increasingly important with one essential ingredient being improved equipment for the handling of waste material. Here are the latest newcomers.
Published 23/11, 2021 at 15:42
To a concrete cutter, a floor saw is the same as a ‘piece’ to an army officer. Just like a trained military man who can disassemble and reassemble his gun with his eyes shut, a professional concrete cutter knows by heart all the ins and outs of a floor sawing job. PDi’s Andrei Bushmarin presents the latest innovations in the floor cutting industry.
Published 23/11, 2021 at 15:29
There’s been a lot happening in the world of hydrodemolition, with what was once considered to be a revolutionary demolition technique, now being commonplace throughout the world. Its benefits are being utilised by contractors and companies in a variety of fields including construction, civil engineering, tunnelling, and of course, demolition. Here we take a look at some of the most recent developments and how they are benefitting the demolition industry.
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