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Proper tools and equipment are required for the efficient functioning of any civil works site. Equipping the building site with the proper tools and equipment is critical to delivering timely and high-quality outcomes. Roads are a country’s lifeline and the foundation of its growth. They facilitate the flow of people and products across the country, affecting the livelihoods of millions of people.
Road building is a highly technical endeavour that necessitates thorough planning and the use of a wide range of specialized road equipment. Creating a road frequently necessitates rock blasting, extensive excavations, and other tough labour.
Road construction machinery that we see today are capable of performing difficult jobs in even the most inhospitable parts of the planet, thanks to technical breakthroughs in the sector and some innovative creations.
The pandemic affected the construction sector, as well as other industries, and the supply chain was severely impacted. However, with the return of building operations in the second part of the year, the sector began to show signs of improvement in several geographies throughout the world.
Economic activity is being significantly reduced as a result of containment efforts. As a result, projects have been halted and imports have been hampered, affecting the company’s income and cash flow. The majority of the projects have been considerably delayed, while just a handful have been cancelled.
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Furthermore, the increasingly ageing transportation infrastructure propels the market internationally. Bridges and roads, for example, have collapsed as a result of an increase in high automotive traffic. The existing urban transportation networks can no longer meet the current demands, and natural disasters like earthquakes and landslides are also contributing to infrastructure devastation.
Governments and investors are investing enormous sums of money in infrastructure projects to solve the challenges and requirements. At the moment, the market is attempting to embrace new technology.
The European Commission has proposed the strictest emission rules in the world for non-road mobile machinery (NRMM), which includes construction equipment, train engines, inland canal boats, and off-road leisure vehicles.
The Stage V standards, enacted by the EU Parliament in July 2016 and published in the Official Journal of the EU as Regulation (EU) 2016/1628 in September 2016, imposed higher limits on particulate matter emissions and enhanced restrictions on non-road engines and equipment (PM).
These revisions, together with the newly proposed particle number (PN) limitations, are intended to compel manufacturers to install diesel particulate filters in non-road engines rated between 19 and 560 kW.
The Stage V emission requirements went into effect in 2018 for new engine types, and in 2019 for all sales. The guidelines are planned to replace Europe’s present multiple legal framework with a single overarching legislation. As a result, it is difficult for construction equipment manufacturers to fully comply with the most recent emission rules for various EU nations. In terms of engine technology, design, and related expenses, it becomes a problem for them.
The Europe Road Construction Equipment Market can be segmented into following categories for further analysis.
Construction is one of the world’s fastest expanding sectors, and the use of automation and machine control technology is increasing quickly. Developed nations are already experiencing the benefits of modern control technologies and advanced automation, such as increased productivity, lower costs, perfect predictability, efficiency, quality, and safety, among other things.
To accelerate the pace of higher-quality road building, equipment manufacturers have introduced innovative and intelligent road construction technologies. It is past time for project management firms to implement such technology.
Telematics is becoming more important in all aspects of road building. This allows the operator to see which surfaces have already reached the desired density, ensuring that the compaction is complete. This speeds up the job and decreases the time spent overseeing and evaluating the surfaces.
When choosing a brand of soil compactor, the most important characteristics to consider are static linear load, nominal amplitude, and vibration frequency, since they have the most impact on compaction activity.
The use of IC technology will help to improve the quality of the roadways as well as the operator’s efficiency. The quality of IC systems is not dependent on the operator’s abilities, but rather system driven and consistently obtainable.
It is necessary to educate equipment owners on the benefits of the system and how the system will assist to boost production and minimize operating costs. Intelligent technologies based on data analytics and telematics have altered OEM offerings throughout the majority of the construction equipment market.
Global sales of construction equipment have declined. Infrastructure investments, residential, commercial, and industrial building, mining and well construction, and institutional expenditure are all factors influencing construction equipment producers. Countries such as the United States are among the most severely affected.
However, projects such as hospitals and other medical facilities, labs, and shipping and transportation infrastructure are in high demand. Furthermore, several nations have begun to moderately restart activity in a variety of industries, including the building industry.
Komatsu Inc. is part of the latest development within the integration of new technologies. Komatsu Smart Loader Logic, a completely automated engine control system, is included on the WA200-8. This system collects data from numerous sensors in the car and delivers appropriate engine torque for each task phase without interfering with normal operations. It restricts torque during less demanding processes and minimizes fuel consumption without reducing output.
The Komatsu auto idle shutdown switches off the engine after a certain amount of time. This function may be simply set from 5 to 60 minutes, reducing excessive fuel use and exhaust pollutants while also lowering operational expenses. An Eco-gauge and Eco guiding recommendations on the cab monitor urge even more efficiency.
The variable pump and two-motor system are electronically controlled, allowing for very efficient and powerful operation. Both motors are engaged at low speeds to generate the most torque. Maximum rim pull is supplied from zero travel speed, making bucket filling, and scooping simple. A clutch switches off the low-speed motor at high speeds, eliminating drag and achieving exceptional fuel economy.
Volvo Group Europe has been part of the development of new construction machinery integrated with the smarter and faster technologies.
The L350H is smarter, quicker, and harder than the L350F, and it builds on the success of its predecessor, which was originally brought to the market in 2007.
The L350H, which has been upgraded with cutting-edge technology, is ready to handle a wide range of applications, from mining and quarrying to heavy infrastructure.
The L350H is powered by a D16 engine that delivers great torque at low rpm and may be equipped with auto engine shut down, which turns the machine off during lengthy periods of idle. Volvo’s eco pedal supports efficient operation by delivering a mechanical push-back force in reaction to excessive accelerator use.
The L350H is powered by a strong Volvo engine. Volvo’s state-of-the-art telematics system. Stay informed and receive reports including fuel status, machine location and hours.
