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Smooth Operations

In the fast-paced construction industry, lubricant advancements are key to enhancing machinery performance and longevity.

CNH Launches Made-in-India TREM V Engine for Agri & Construction

This cutting-edge global engine has been localised in India

Maximising Equipment Efficiency

How filters enhance construction machinery performance

BorgWarner extends transfer case business with North American OEM

Builds on over 40 years of BorgWarner transfer case supply for the OEM鈥檚 passenger truck platform

Unearthing Potential

Today, mining is a $1 trillion industry, providing materials for everything from the energy sector to the commercial goods market.

Maximising Uptime

India bearings market is projected to reach $6714.8 million by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 13.5 per cent from 2024 to 2032.

We want to integrate sustainability into our business

Manish Bhatnagar, Managing Director, SKF India, speaks on the role of modern technologies and automation for improving competitiveness.

We are committed to achieving its carbon neutrality target by 2040.

Seshan Iyer, President 鈥� Industrial Business, Schaeffler India, speaks on the steps taken by the company to achieve the objectives of sustainability.

Boosting Performance

Lubricants are crucial in enhancing construction equipment performance, reducing wear, and ensuring smooth operation, ultimately leading to increased efficiency and prolonged machinery lifespan.

Lubricants play a crucial role in equipment efficiency: V. Maloo, ENSO

Vaibhav Maloo, Managing Director, ENSO Group, speaks on the primary factors that construction equipment customers prioritise when selecting lubricants.

Safety-Focused Conveyor Belt Cleaner for Easy Maintenance

Secondary cleaners play an essential role in the belt cleaning process by significantly reducing the volume of dust and fines dropped as carryback on the belt return.

Lubricating India鈥檚 Mining for Higher Efficiency

One of India鈥檚 mining giants sought a strategic solution from MobilTM to optimise their equipment performance and minimise maintenance disruptions

Mastering Hydraulic Hose Selection

Choosing the right hydraulic hoses is critical for system performance and safety. This article offers essential insights into hose selection, covering factors like pressure ratings, diameters, materials, and safety considerations, ensuring optimal functionality and risk mitigation.

Abilities secures patent for revolutionary piston technology

The technology is poised to transform the engine components landscape

Navigating the Road Ahead

The market for sensor pavers is expected to grow at 7-8 per cent CAGR over five years.

Heavy Truck Chassis: Maximising Longevity

Construction equipment is the backbone of infrastructure development, and heavy machinery requires a long-lasting chassis to excel in harsh environments.

We focus on embedding sustainability into design and manufacturing

Mukul Dixit, Director 芒鈧�� Sales & Marketing, Global Construction Industries (GCI), Caterpillar India, speaks on various models of new-age excavators launched by the company, and how are these excavators equipped to deal with intricate projects.

No Bumps in the Road

India has been investing significantly in infrastructure development, including the construction of roads, highways, and expressways. This investment has driven the demand for road construction equipment.

Escorts Kubota contemplates sale of railway equipment division

During 1Q, Escorts Kubota navigated a decline in tractor sales

Key concrete equipment tech that meets user demands

Key concrete equipment tech that meets user demands

Selecting the right hydraulic hose

Hoses typically become heavier for any given length, with added layers of reinforcing wire, as the working pressure requirement increases.

Navigating the Depths

How IIoT is enhancing safety and efficiency in underground mining.

Demand for locally-manufactured bearings has been rising

Sujeeth Pai, Director, Industrial Business, SKF India, speaks on the company芒鈧劉s approach to innovation and product development.

Powering up the Earth

The need for earthmoving equipment is expected to increase due to the nation's fast urbanisation and infrastructure development requirements

Cummins showcases 15L fuel-agnostic engine platform

At CONEXPO, Cummins showcased its new fuel-agnostic 15-liter engine platform with hydrogen, natural gas and advanced diesel engines offering low-to-zero carbon fuel capability.

We have fire-resistant hydraulic fluids for the mining segment

Tridib Majumder, Managing Director, Quaker Houghton India, speaks on the growth of the mining industry in India, and key digital features and solutions offered by the company.

Mining the Future

With prospects in both surface mining and underground mining, the Indian market for mining equipment appears to have a bright future.

Atlas Copco Electric E-Air Compressors on Mumbai-Pune Expressway

Between two of India芒鈧劉s most vibrant cities, a congestion-busting road is being built: the Mumbai-Pune Expressway. RVR projects is using Atlas Copco electric E-Air compressors for the tough job of shotcreting the tunnels.

Smooth road ahead!

Roads and highways sector is considered to be the most vibrant infrastructure segment where a lot of activities ongoing consistently for a long time.

Tata Motors launches all-new 5W30 synthetic engine oil for CVs

Promises lower TCO, improved fuel economy and reduced carbon impact

Heading towards a new high!

After two years of lull, the excavator market should grow again and reach 25,000 units in 2022.

Miglani of ExxonMobil: Lubrication innovation can drive energy-efficient operations

Deepak Miglani of ExxonMobil on various innovations happening in lubricants sector for off-highway applications.

Enhancing efficiency

India鈥檚 construction equipment market is growing quickly, and this is stimulating demand for bearings. The bearing industry is expected to grow at a rate of 9 to 10 per cent in the years ahead.

Key concrete equipment tech that meets user demands

The line-up of key concrete equipment available today spans pumps vibrators batching plants and mixers. Do these machines adequately meet user demands or are some features missing? Should this line-up include other equipment? We provide the answers.

Premium lubrication solutions for successful mining operations

As a core industry, the mining sector plays a significant role ininfluencing the economic growth of our resource-rich country.

Maximizing Articulating Joint Life in Compactors

A compactor鈥檚 ability to reduce air pockets and increase load-bearing capacity make it vital for construction and roadwork.

Earthmoving equipment is a staple of the construction industry

Satin Sachdeva, Secretary General, Construction Equipment Rental Association (CERA) and member Global Rental Alliance (GRA)

Reducing friction

The global industrial lubricants market size is projected to reach $ 73.3 billion by 2024, from $ 62.8 billion in 2019, at a CAGR of 3.1 per cent.

Sanjay Koul of CMD, Timken: Govt programmes will have direct impact on demand for bearings

Sanjay Koul, Chairman and Managing Director, Timken India, speaks on the latest trends in bearings for construction equipment (CE) applications, and emerging technology trends.

SKF declares financial results for Q1 FY22

The Board of Directors of SKF India, India鈥檚 leading technology and solutions provider of bearings and units, seals, lubrication, condition monitoring and services, approved the unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2021.

SKF India declares its financial results for Q1 FY22

The revenue from operations of the Company for the period was at Rs 6935.3 million as compared to Rs 3012.4 million in the previous year.

Improving Machine Productivity

While the pandemic affected all industries, it positively contributed to the bearings industry. By accelerating value chain processes, and building future capabilities, the industry quickly adapted to meet the demands.

Govt programmes will have direct impact on demand for bearings in the CE market

Sanjay Koul, Chairman and Managing Director, Timken India Limited

We are committed to being a technological partner to CE OEMs

Pramod Francis, Head 鈥� Application Engineering, CCTY Bearing India

Goldhofer鈥檚 鈥淪TEPSTAR鈥� now available with wheel recesses for construction industry

The 鈥淪TEPSTAR鈥�, Goldhofer's new generation of self-tracking semi lowloaders launched in 2020, is currently in great demand.

AJAX ARGO model鈥檚 mantra is 鈥榤aximum productivity for your investment鈥�

鈥淎JAX ARGO Self-Loading Concrete Mixer (SLCM) delivers 鈥楳aximum Productivity for Your Investment鈥� says Ajay Aneja, Chief Marketing Officer, AJAX Engineering

Improving machine performance

Improving overall equipment effectiveness is always a challenge.

Sany launches first 鈥淢ade in India鈥� piling rig

Sany launches first 鈥淢ade in India鈥� piling rig

MEYER launches ISO 4 High Performance Fork Positioner

In the middle of the eighties Hans H. Meyer GmbH developed the Shaft Guide Concept for forklift truck attachments, which lead to the introduction of the first shaft-guided Fork Positioner.

Beating the friction

Trelleborg鈥檚 Lubrication Management principles offer improved lifetime and performance across the whole sealing system.

GALLOCK庐 - complete safety under heavy vibrations

Gala Precision Engineering announced the successful development and distribution of wedge lock washer GALLOCK庐. These washers are used to safely secure bolted joints exposed to heavy vibrations and dynamic load.

Ionised, cooled air to replace metalworking fluids

EcoCooling uses only ionised and cooled air and has none of the environmental hazards and costs related to oil-based fluids

Caterpillar Hydraulic Excavator

Caterpillar Inc launched its new hydraulic excavator, Cat? 313D2 L, in India. Manufactured at the Tiruvallur facility, the new excavator has unmatched versatility, improved controllability, easy operation and a comfortable redesigned operator station, according to the company.

Caterpillar Hydraulic Excavator

Caterpillar Inc launched its new hydraulic excavator, Cat? 313D2 L, in India. Manufactured at the Tiruvallur facility, the new excavator has unmatched versatility, improved controllability, easy operation and a comfortable redesigned operator station, according to the company.

Hydraulic Motors

The long term market outlook of hydraulic motors remains positive with forward looking measures from the government on infrastructure creation offering new opportunities for equipment players.

Maximising bearing life in construction vehicles

New equipment and in-cab features are evolving to fit consumer preferences. The bearings used for these applications must also follow suit with higher performance capabilities and enhanced reliability.

Safety for mobile Machines

As mobile machinery becomes increasingly automated, its manufacturers must address the requirements of the European Machinery Directive and the topic of safety technology.

Customers are shifting to all-round solution

Shell Lubricants has developed next-generation oils and greases for various industry applications, using the best-in-class technology.

We have the widest range of oils to meet all requirements

GS Caltex India is a 100 per cent subsidiary of GS Caltex, which is a 50:50 joint venture between GS Energy of South Korea and Chevron Corp of USA.

Recycling inside port

The BF90.3 crusher bucket was used in the tunnel demolition job inside Adani Port in Goa to crush the concrete.

Caterpillar launches new hydraulic excavator in India

Caterpillar Inc launched its new hydraulic excavator, Cat? 313D2 L, in India. Manufactured at the Tiruvallur facility, the new excavator has unmatched versatility, improved controllability, easy operation and a comfortable redesigned operator station, according to the company.

Towering opportunities

Choosing a tower crane is increasingly about safety and productivity features, as customers seek to lift more with less power, upgrade to a higher capacity economically, and safely use multiple cranes at space-constrained project sites.

Sany Piling Rig SR 285R

The SR285RC10 rotary drilling rig is suitable for hard soil and rock drilling, widely used in pile foundation of civil engineering, expressway, bridge, high-rise buildings etc.

Caterpillar launches new hydraulic excavator in India

Caterpillar Inc launched its new hydraulic excavator, Cat? 313D2 L, in India.

Effective Dust Prevention in Bulk Handling

ScrapeTec's virtually maintenance-free dust control system extends the service life of conveyor belts and reduce cleaning requirements of the entire conveyor system.

We are constantly working on innovative solutions

Timken is constantly working with its customers for their new projects and innovations. Sanjay Koul, Managing Director, Timken India, shares more on the company's solutions and the way forward.

The market growth will definitely continue

As infrastructure and agriculture market continue to grow, demand for hydraulic motors is here to stay. Marc-Oliver Nagel, Sales Subsidiary Manager India, Poclain Hydraulics, shares more on the market and technology trends.

Concrete Future

Requirement of concrete in construction is expected to increase in the future with a slew of projects in the pipeline in real estate and infrastructure projects.

Goldhofer showcases innovations at bauma

Goldhofer Aktiengesellschaft was satisfied with the outcome of bauma 2019. The great interest shown by trade visitors in the new products and features making their public debut and the high level of demand for quality transport solutions more than exceeded the expectations of Rainer Auerbacher, Member of the Board Transport Technology at Goldhofer Aktiengesellschaft.

Couplings for Diesel Engines

KTR Couplings (I) Pvt Ltd, established in 1998 at Bhosari, Pune is a 100 per cent subsidiary of KTR Systems GmbH Germany, a well-known name worldwide for couplings and power transmission products.

Goldhofer to showcase heavy haulage solutions at bauma 2019

Goldhofer Aktiengesellschaft will be present at this year?s bauma with a broad portfolio of vehicles and new products for the construction and heavy haulage industries.

Mahindra launches FURIO truck

Mahindra's Truck and Bus Division (MTB) announced the commercial launch of the FURIO, its brand-new range of intermediate commercial vehicles (ICVs) with an unprecedented guarantee of "More Profit or Truck Back".

Mahindra launches FURIO truck

Mahindra?s Truck and Bus Division (MTB) announced the commercial launch of the FURIO, its brand-new range of intermediate commercial vehicles (ICVs) with a guarantee of ?More Profit or Truck Back?.

Lubricant industry is becoming more dynamic

Lubricants are a crucial component of achieving significant business value by helping reduce costs and improve equipment productivity. Praveen Nagpal, Chief Technology Officer, Shell Lubricants India, shares more on his company's major activities towards this.

Mahindra unveils new ICV range

Mahindra's Truck and Bus Division (MTBD) unveiled the FURIO, its brand new range of Intermediate Commercial Vehicles (ICVs). FURIO marks the company's entry into the ICV segment and is set to make Mahindra a full range commercial vehicle player.

Managing risk in a highly competitive industry

With a strong but volatile outlook for the mining sector, the industry is focused on future growth through expanded production, without losing sight of operational efficiency and cost optimisation.

Flow of innovations

Hydraulic hoses have come a long way to become an innovative product that has all the features needed for efficient flow of the fluids with adequate strength to withstand high pressure, resistance to corrosion, flexibility for ease of use and more.

Mahindra unveils new ICV range

Mahindra?s Truck and Bus Division (MTBD) unveiled the FURIO, its brand new range of Intermediate Commercial Vehicles (ICVs). FURIO marks the company?s entry into the ICV segment and is set to make Mahindra a full range commercial vehicle player.

Rolling innovations

Bearings for construction and mining applications have seen innovative developments in the recent times. With the construction and mining equipment market is growing, the momentum of innovation in bearings is to pick up in the coming days.

ROLLING AHEAD

Bearings make an important component of a machine that enable a smooth movement of the machine parts. Most bearings facilitate the desired motion by minimising friction.

New sealing solutions from Trelleborg

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions is continually working to enhance the design and performance of its wear rings. Slydring?, Trelleborg's proprietary line of wear rings guide pistons within hydraulic cylinders, absorb transverse forces and prevent metal-to-metal contact between stationary and moving components.

Privatisation of coal mining

India's coal demand-supply balance still remains tilted in favour of coal imports as the state-run miners, Coal India and the Singareni Collieries Company have been unable to entirely meet India's coal demand, especially for higher grade thermal coal/washed coal and coking coal.

Perkins launches diesel engine oil

Perkins has launched a new Perkins Diesel Engine Oil, the only oil formulated specifically to match the conditions in Perkins engines, according to the company.

New hydro-blaster range from Aussie Pumps

Australian Pump has announced an expansion in their Aussie Mine Spec Extreme series. The range of continuous duty hydro-blasters now includes the big Aussie 4,300 psi Python with a huge 31 lpm that delivers real cleaning whack.

We are working on futuristic solutions using IoT, AI, AR and VR

We build outcome impacting solutions integrating Internet of things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) to enhance customer experience and improve organisational performance.

The risk with vertical axes

Safety of people and machinery is a constant challenge, particularly with applications that involve loads transported and positioned vertically.

Lubricants for Mining applications

Equipment working at mining sites need to perform reliably and efficiently, without major breakdown and other issues. Safe and efficient operation is imperative for mining equipment to increase productivity and safety in mining operations. Lubricants play a major role in this by minimising wear and tear of machinery parts and safeguard the equipment in the harshest conditions.

Zurcon DRV5 Flange Seal

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, with decades of experience in providing innovative solutions has introduced Zurcon? DRV5 flange seal, which acts as an insurance policy for equipment's SAE J518 and ISO 6162:1 flanges.

We expect a business growth of 15-20 per cent in 5 years

AKSH has a vision to become the leading Indian manufacturer of slew ring bearings with world-class engineering and product quality. Pratik Gokhale, Director - Sales and Marketing, AKSH Manufacturing Pvt Ltd, elaborates on the company's presence in the market and future plans.

Facilitating efficiency

Bearings fulfill a number of important functions, starting with their ability to reduce friction. Other primary functions include supporting a load, promoting the efficient transmission of power and ensuring alignment is maintained.

A Smooth Rollout?

Emerging markets with infrastructure needs continue to accelerate the growth of construction equipment manufacturing, which in-turn drives the bearing market in construction segment.

Lubricants market in India is getting more lucrative

The expected robust demand for construction equipment and machinery is going to generate a concomitant demand for industrial and construction machinery lubricants in India. Akhil Jha, Chief Technology Officer, Shell Lubricants India, explains more on the new trends and product innovations in lubricants.

Customer in Focus

Apar Industries offers the entire range of lubricants for construction and mining applications. This includes engine oils, transmission oils, UTTO, hydraulic oils, ATF, multi-purpose and speciality greases.

Optimising efficiency

With the construction, mining and infrastructure projects are growing faster, there is a growing demand for productive and efficient equipment in various projects. This will boost the demand for technologically superior lubricants to meet the industry needs.

Building Better Roads

The Ministry of Surface Transport has set an objective of building 40 km of roads a day from 2017-18 from the current level of 18 km a day. This has resulted in a paradigm shift in the use of road construction and rehabilitation methods and technologies.

Lubrication| A Vital Cog

Lubricants are the lifeblood of engine and machinery. The purpose of lubrication is to prevent contact between the rolling elements or between the shaft and bearing. Lubricants are necessary, and are composed of the proper additives with defined viscosity. The correct lubricants to be used are determined by the speed and load carried.

Innovative Rotary Seal

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has launched an innovative seal, Turcon? Roto Glyd Ring? V, which is primarily intended for double-acting pressure within severe working conditions that require extended rotary service.

Construction enabler

India is on a fast track to develop world-class infrastructure in the country. Commencing with road sector wherein a construction speed of 40 km a day has already been achieved, plans are afloat to take it to 100 km a day. Similar traction has begun in other construction sectors like canals and more will follow.

Reliable Sealing Solution

John Deere makes use of the friction and wear behaviour of sealing rings made of DuPont? Vespel? in its pioneering dual-clutch DirectDrive Transmission (DDT) with eight powershift speeds.

Aligned with CE Growth

High pressure, large diameter and volumetric capacity hoses fitted with appropriately speced fittings and protection covering are key ingredients for heavy construction and mining machinery. Such hoses have endured extreme usage under adverse to poor operating cycles and environment.

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