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EQUIPMENT CATERPILLAR RELEASES NEW HYDRAULIC EXCAVATORS Goodyear has signed a collaboration agreement and letter of
GOODYEAR, MONOLITH SIGN AGREEMENT FOR
CARBON BLACK PRODUCTION
Caterpillar has launched
the new 320 GX and 323
intent with Monolith for the development and potential use of
GX excavators in Asia,
South America, Africa and
the Middle East.
tires.
New carbon black process could reduce environmental impact
The OEM says that the new carbon black produced from methane and/or biomethane for
excavators feature “classic of tires across life cycle
Cat D Series quality” The carbon black is produced using a
coupled with modern upgrades, such as a high-performance plasma-based methane pyrolysis process
hydraulic system and modern controls. which is intended to advance Goodyear’s
320 GX and 323 GX excavators are designed to meet a range work to identify and use more sustainable
of customer needs, from maximum productivity, low cost-per-ton materials.
operation, lower fuel consumption and reduced maintenance Typically, carbon black is produced in
costs. a process involving the combustion of
The 320 GX and 323 GX are reported to be up to 15% more fuel residual oil or coal tar oil.
efficient than the 320D2 GC and 320D2 L in similar applications. Carbon black is a key ingredient in tires,
The new excavators feature grease sealed between track pins and providing tire compounds with added
bushings to deliver reliable undercarriage operation. strength, tear resistance and abrasion
Multiple bucket designs and capacities are available to meet resistance.
contractors’ specific application need. Customers in certain Monolith is described as a world leader in
regions can equip the buckets with optional Advansys tips that clean hydrogen and materials production.
retain sharpness longer and can be quickly changed using a The plasma-based process used to produce the carbon black
lug wrench. uses electricity from renewable sources and results only in the
Standard Product Link telematics improves efficiency by output of carbon and hydrogen.
automatically and accurately collecting machine information, A life cycle assessment completed for Monolith shows the plasma-
including location, hours, fuel usage, idle time, maintenance based process should result in environmental benefits across the
alerts, diagnostic codes, and machine health – all viewable life cycle, including a reduction in carbon emissions, compared
online through web and mobile applications. to traditional carbon black.
In addition, the life cycle assessment shows that this technology
KLEMM RELEASES NEW COMPACT CLASS DRILLING RIG has the potential for a carbon-neutral to carbon-negative impact,
German equipment manufacturer Klemm Bohrtechnik has based on increased utilization of biomethane feedstock versus
launched the KR 800-3G, the latest drill rig in its compact class natural gas in the future.
product range.
Klemm Bohrtechnik KR 800-3G BOELS ORDERS 600 ATLAS COPCO COMPRESSORS
With an operating An E-Air compressor from Atlas Copco Portable Air.
weight of 9 tonnes Boels Rental has placed an order for more than 600 portable
and an on-board compressors from Atlas Copco Portable Air, including Stage V
diesel engine, the diesel units and E-Air VSD electric mobile compressors.
company says the Adding to Boels’ emission-free equipment offering, the E-Air VSD
KR 800-3G is the compressors are plug-and-play, electric-powered compressors
lightest and smallest for working in low emission zones.
model in the Klemm “The absence of diesel emissions, combined with the low noise
800 series. With a total width of only 1.80m, an adjustable mast levels (as low as 61dB(A) – comparable to the sound level of a
for different stroke lengths, and the option of mounting various normal conversation), make the E-Air range the perfect match
rotary heads or hydraulic drifters - for both single and double-head for companies committed to sustainability,” Atlas Copco said in
drilling – the company believes the KR 800-3G meets the wide a statement.
range of the requirements of drilling in confined spaces. In early 2021 Boels stated its mission to become “the largest
Using the remote-control unit with display, Klemm says the drill provider of zero-emission equipment in the rental sector.”
operator can always assume a safe working position around It is understood Boels, which has been a key account for Atlas
the drilling rig. The high functional safety of the control concept Copco for more than 20 years, is consolidating equipment
ensures that operator safety is provided in accordance with the purchasing for the whole group centrally via its headquarters in
requirements of EN 16228. In addition, a separating device for Sittard, the Netherlands.
protection against moving parts in the work process can be The group places large equipment orders every three to four
provided. The 100 kW diesel engine complies with EU V and Tier 4f years, and this latest order also follows a smaller one for handheld
emissions standards. A version with EU IIIA emissions standard (90 pneumatic equipment from Atlas Copco’s Portable Air Division
kW power class) is also available. earlier in 2021.

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