The new LG400 provides stepless control of forward and reverse movement and introduces also the possibility to stand still working on the spot for increased compaction.

For increased operator efficiency, the compactor features adjustable handle height and has been designed for easy handling. Hand-Arm-Vibration (HAV) values are below 2.5 m/s2 ensuring low vibration exposure levels for the operator at a given work period.

The bottom plate of the LG400 offers a unique shape to provide even higher traction, performance and speed plus easy cleaning. The Dynapac LG400 features new large foldable hoods and easy checkpoints for the v-belt tension. For reduced wear and tear, the bottom plate is made of Hardox 400 steel.

The Dynapac LG400 features the latest engine technology with low exhaust emission and low noise at high working speed for a high compaction performance. It is available with either 6.4 kW (8.7 hp) electrically started Lombardini diesel, or a 7.7 kW (10.5 hp) Honda petrol engine.

An hour meter is fitted as standard on diesel engines and biodegradable hydraulic oil is also optionally available.

Source: http://www.dynapac.com/en/NewsEvents/News/New-LG400-reversible-plate/

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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Plastic Technology Co., Ltd. (MHI-PT), an injection molding machinery subsidiary of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), has agreed with ENGEL AUSTRIA GmbH, an Austrian injection molding machinery manufacturer, to tie up in the area of multi-component molding machinery - machines capable of combining different types of resin material. Under the agreement MHI-PT will market medium-size two-material co-injection molding machines supplied by ENGEL, mainly in the Japanese market, under the “Mitsubishi-ENGEL” brand name. By complementing its own product portfolio of multi-component molding machinery this way, MHI-PT aims to establish a leading position in the Japanese market within this category.

ENGEL will supply hydraulic double-injection machines with a rotary platen system and featuring less than 1,000 ton clamping capacity. MHI-PT will soon begin accepting enquiries mainly from Japanese customers. MHI-PT will undertake all activities relating to sales of this machinery; from marketing, coordination of customer specification requests and order acceptance to installation, test operation and after-sale services, including parts supply. By expanding its product offerings in the Japanese market, MHI-PT will further strengthen its capability to provide a broad variety of solutions suited to the local market.

At present MHI-PT has commercialized extra-large and large-size electric double-injection molding machines with rotary platens offering clamping capacities of 3,000 and 1,450 tons, respectively. While the company has already delivered these machines in significant numbers to major automobile parts manufacturers and home electronics makers, demand has been increasing for multi-resin component molding machines with clamping capacities below 1,000 tons. By adding machines made by ENGEL - which has established a firm position in hydraulic molding machinery as the world’s largest injection molding machinery manufacturer - to its product lineup, MHI-PT aims to respond expeditiously to this demand for smaller machines.

ENGEL AUSTRIA GmbH is the core company of the ENGEL Group. In addition to injection molding, it engages in a wide range of plastic processing-related businesses. The company has its head office in Schwertberg and more than 70 business footholds worldwide.

Spurred by heightened environmental protection awareness, demand for multi-resin component molding is increasing, especially in the automobile and home electronics industries, in a quest for weight reduction, which is an effective yardstick for measuring energy consumption reduction, and streamlining of production processes, which ultimately contributes to energy-saving throughout the entire lifecycle of a product, including the production stage. In Europe, the introduction of multi-component molding machines in manufacturing has been progressing in earnest due to increased use of resins in various parts such as glazed transparent sliding roofs in automobiles. MHI-PT expects adoption of multi-component molding machinery in Japan to accelerate this year.

Going forward ENGEL AUSTRIA and MHI-PT will progressively expand their collaborative relationship. Leveraging each company’s business resources such as product technology and sales network, and further enhancing their attentive customer services by responding to customer needs precisely, the two companies aim to develop and nurture this new market to a position of prominence.

Source: http://www.mhi.co.jp/en/news/story/1001211332.html

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Kawasaki Shipbuilding Corporation today delivered the Feg Success bulk carrier to Cape 4 Internathional S.A.at its Sakaide Shipyard.The carrier, identified as Kawasaki hull No. 1632, is the second state-of-the-art bulk carrier with 180,000 DWT to be developed by Kawasaki Shipbuilding. The Feg Success boasts one of the largest cargo capacities among vessels that can enter France’s Port of Dunkirk.

The 292.00-meter-long bulk carrier is fully compliant with the new bulk carrier hull strength rules (IACS Common Structural Rules) for enhanced safety. The vessel employs the latest in technology to achieve maximum fuel economy, including an energy-saving main diesel engine, highly efficient propellers, as well as the Kawasaki semi-duct system with contra fins (SDS-F) and rudder bulb with fins (RBS-F), which all contribute to the vessel’s enhanced propulsion performance. The Feg Success also employs double-hull fuel oil tanks and electrical deck machinery to prevent marine pollution. Another feature of the bulk carrier is its anti-corrosion coatings that comply with the new performance standards regarding protective coatings (PSPC) for ballast tanks to ensure paint quality that is better than ever.

Source: http://www.khi.co.jp/ba/2010data/ba_c3100120_1.html

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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has completed the construction of a new manufacturing facility at its Takasago Machinery Works in Hyogo Prefecture that is dedicated to production of forged turbine blades for nuclear power plants (NPP), a core component of nuclear power generation systems. The new state-of-the-art facility, which can integrally perform all processing required for blade production, commenced operation today.

The new facility further enhances MHI’s capability to supply high-quality forged blades, including one of the world’s largest 70-inch class turbine blades, for NPPs in Japan and other countries. The facility also will be an important production base for large-size NPPs, including US-APWR and EU-APWR NPPs. The US-APWR and EU-APWR are MHI’s 1,700 MWe (megawatt electric) class advanced pressurized water reactors (APWR) for the US and EU markets, respectively.

Construction of the facility began in April 2009 and was completed in eight months. The new facility is central to MHI’s initiative to significantly strengthen its production structure for high-efficiency, large-size NPP turbines, which are expected to see increasing demand in the years ahead.

Incorporating an array of the industry’s most advanced production equipment and processing methods, the facility achieves expanded unmanned machining in blade shaping and surface processing, enabling both quality enhancement and cost reduction. Coupled with a facility dedicated to NPP-use steam turbine rotor production completed last September, the new facility will strongly underpin MHI’s production and supply of high-efficiency, large-size NPP turbines.

NPP turbines are a key component of nuclear power generation systems that efficiently convert thermal energy produced by steam generators into rotational energy. The turbine - a rotating body - is composed mainly of forged blades and a rotor that functions as the turbine shaft or axis into which the blades are set. To date MHI has manufactured and supplied turbines for all 24 pressurized water reactor (PWR) NPPs in operation in Japan - a total power output equivalent to more than 20,000 MWe. The company has also received export orders for NPP turbines for PWRs from countries including China, Spain and Slovenia. For boiled water reactors (BWR), MHI has delivered NPP turbines to Mexico and Taiwan.

MHI is one of the world’s leading suppliers capable of satisfying all NPP-related needs: from basic planning and design of PWR NPPs to manufacture, inspection, installation, test operation and services after startup. Based on its track record of numerous PWR NPP constructions, the company is currently conducting marketing activities and business negotiations for the US/EU-APWRs, which are among the world’s largest PWRs. At ATMEA, a joint venture between MHI and AREVA, the “ATMEA1,” a 1,100 MWe class PWR, is also being developed. MHI has further been focusing its activities on an APWR planned for construction in Japan and on the development of a next-generation PWR, demand for which is expected to emerge around 2030.

MHI’s initiative to construct dedicated facilities for NPP turbines is the company’s response to robust development of this market. Going forward, leveraging the completion of its new facilities forming a strong production and supply base of high-efficiency, large-size NPP turbines able to accommodate advanced PWR plants, the company aims to step up its aggressive marketing activities for its PWRs and components.

Source: http://www.mhi.co.jp/en/news/story/1001201331.html

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Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. today announced the launch of its MX700N general-purpose large size robot.

The MX700N is Kawasaki’s top-of-the-line large size M Series robot with a maximum payload of 700 kg. The new model features the largest wrist torque (fifth axis) in its class on the market today. It creates more possibilities for gripper designs and robot postures to provide better handling of heavyweight workpieces. The new robot model significantly boosts productivity with an increased payload that enables it to move multiple workpieces in a single cycle and handle pallet layers.

This newest addition brings the total number of M Series models up to seven, including the MX350L, MX420L, MX500N and MX700N floor mounting robots, the MT400N shelf mounting robots, and MD400N and MD500N palletizing robots. The M Series of models are built to meet today’s growing need for heavy-duty assembling and material handling operations.

1. Major features
(1) Compact profile
The innovative design of the advanced link mechanism employed on the robot’s third axis has enabled Kawasaki to create a compact profile without the use of a counterbalance. This cutting-edge design reduces interference and increases the work envelope for easier application.

(2) High wrist torque
Kawasaki was able to develop a high wrist torque of 5,488 N-m by utilizing the same high power motors used in the major axes. The improved wrist torque allows for better handling of extremely heavy materials and large-size workpieces.

(3) Safe design
Equipped with vibration suppression controls on its highly rigid arm as well as collision detection software, the robot can manipulate large payloads smoothly and safely.

(4) Wide range to choose from
The M Series offers a large array of models tailored to specific applications. There are four floor mounting models (350 – 700 kg) and a shelf mounting model (400 kg) that have been designed to meet a wide range of needs for high payload assembling and handling applications. Two additional models (400 kg and 500 kg) are also available for palletizing applications.

The in-house trial saw a Michelin-shod Daewoo 30S forklift carefully monitored, with tyre inspections every six weeks to check for wear and damage. Typical of forklifts operating throughout the company’s network of branches, the truck was in operation for approximately six hours each day over a range of surfaces ranging from concrete to asphalt and grit.

David Jones, Transport Manager at Huws Gray Building Supplies, comments: “I had some initial concerns about the risk of punctures with moving from solid to pneumatic tyres but have been really impressed by the performance of the XZM product.

“We have seen little wear to the Michelin tyres in the year since they were fitted and they have proved to be totally resistant to damage. In the same period a solid tyre operating with us would have worn heavily and needed replacing.

“We have also benefited from improved ride quality to the cushioning effect of the pneumatic XZM tyres, which has resulted in the forklift suffering less wear and tear which in turn means it required less maintenance. Drivers have reported that the truck has better grip and is more comfortable to drive - an important consideration as the guys use them all day.”

The XZM is designed by Michelin to last at least twice as long as solid or crossply tyres, with high levels of traction combined with low rolling resistance. The XZM tyres offer proven resistance to cuts and damage which combined with the strong wear characteristics associated with all Michelin industrial tyres, means less downtime and excellent cost-per-hour benefits.

Jones adds: “The XZM tyres out-perform solid tyres in every area - including an increase in operating hours - so we are switching the rest of the fleet over to Michelin to enjoy these benefits across our 33 branches in Wales and North West England.”

Tyre fitment and maintenance is managed by ATS Euromaster, including regular fleet inspections and associated tyre husbandry from the company’s local service centres throughout the country.

As well as gradually replacing existing solid tyres across the fleet, any new forklifts acquired by Huws Gray Building Supplies will be specified with Michelin tyres as original equipment.

Established in 1990, Huws Gray Building Supplies is one of the largest independent Builders Merchants in North Wales and the North West of England. From its head office in Llangefni on Anglesey it offers a range of timber, plumbing and building supplies services to public and trade customers. The company also operates a specialist brick distribution business and a Truss Plant manufacturing.

Source: http://www.michelin.co.uk/michelinuk/en/more/news-detail/news/20080819113604/26312.html

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