Equipment

The UK construction equipment industry is worth an estimated 15 billion euros to the British economy and is exporting more than 60% of its production to more than 160 countries. In today’s economy, it is increasingly important that the equipment used is considered as part of a productive, sustainable system. De-carbonisation, efficiency and product longevity are driving forces in the construction industry. Read on to find out more about the innovative UK companies that can help you to grow your business. 

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Vac-Ex Vacuum Excavator

The AIR-VAC ® is a compact, lightweight, towable vacuum excavator for safe excavation around buried utilities and in restricted access areas.

Vac-Ex designs and manufactures compact vacuum excavation equipment. Being just 1 m wide, the Air-Vac ® is the smallest in size Vac-Ex makes but is very capable of excavating most types of grounds (wet or dry).

Advantages

Reduces the risk of strikes / Increases productivity against hand excavation / Increases operator safety / Non-Conductive Excavation / Remotely manoeuvred on integrated tracks / Zero H.A.V.S. / Hydraulic Power / Efficient consumption / High Filtration / Easy to mobilise / Easy loading and securing / Emergency Stop / LED Lighting

Application areas

Water – leakages & repairs / Electric – connections & faults / Trial holes / Street lighting / Trees  -  roots / Rail  - ballast

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Rhinox Uni-tusk Bucket Blade System

Reduces bucket wear by up to 7 times, and decreases the chance of a cable strike

Rhinox are a manufacturer of excavator buckets and attachments for excavators from 0.75 ton up to 20 ton.

Our Rhinox Uni-tusk Bucket blade solution is aimed primarily at the utility sector where excavators are used for digging trenches for services such as electricity and gas etc.

 The design of this attachment means that bucket wear is significantly reduced by protecting the leading edge of the bucket, and at the same time it reduces the chance of a cable strike due to its design.

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Akula Robotic Construction and Demolition Dual Fuel Diggers

Akula DR-Range is the World's first Dual Diesel and Electric Remote Control Demolition, Mining and Tunnelling Robot by BRITISH ES ROBOTICS.

• 100% Designed & Manufactured in the UK up to72kW
• Diesel Powered by world-leading Kubota engine
• Industry’s safest & most flexible radio remote control system
• Sophisticated hydraulics for increased power & smooth operation
• Intelligent ES Robotics Robo Power
• 2 Speed Tracking
• Intelligent DC Motor, requiring 30% smaller generator
• DR125 includes expanding undercarriage
• Custom built Akula Radio Remote Control designed for human safety, quality, reliability and performance, with intelligent display giving the Operator full and detailed feedback
• Highest standard with Cat 4 to ISO 13849-1 2006 and 3 operating frequencies and 2.4GHz up to 16 channels

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Terex Sampowheeler TSV7203

Patented triple shaft lubrication system and patented low maintenance surge dampers ensure this screen has sufficient capacity and to make the crushers the bottleneck of your plant and not the screen.

The Sampowheeler TSV7203 features the popular 7' x 20' TSV7203 screen, along with a flex shaft screen drive and rollaway blending chutes, make this a leader in the screen plant market. The wide conveyor belts handle peak load conditions easily. The plant is designed to get the most out of the screen so there is plenty of capacity to make the crushers the bottleneck in the circuit, not the screen.

The Cedarapids TSV series screens take the legendary El-Jay oval stroke screen to the next generation of product. These TSV series screens are built stronger, run smoother, handle more applications, and have longer life than older or copycat oval stroke screens in the market today.

The Sampowheeler comes complete with a screen feed conveyor, fines discharge conveyor and transfer conveyors for the bottom two decks. The blending chute allows the combination of top-center, center-bottom, bottom-fines to assist in allowing you to tweak every aspect of your product piles for the best results possible.

Terex has a Finnish partner Kivisampo Oy.

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Phoenix SPC12e Chipping Spreader

The Phoenix SPC12e chipping spreader has been designed as the ultimate solution for surface dressing works.

• Controls have been centralised to simplify operation with a single joystick for all spreading controls.
• With a variable width front spreading hopper the chipping spreader is capable of spread widths of zero to 4.90m.
• The Volvo Tier 5 diesel engine maximising torque output and fuel economy while achieving near-zero emissions. Maximum engine power 129kW with 800Nm torque.
• Accurate rate of spread of chippings without overlaps.
• Four wheel hydraulic drive to cope with demanding terrain.

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LF520 Revolution Low Feed Hopper Feeder

LF520 Revolution has unrivalled flexibility in a numerous range of applications. The mobility feature makes it ideal for barge loading/unloading, rail wagon loading/unloading and stockpiling. With the ability to move parallel it enables the operator to manoeuvre the unit removing the need to reposition the unit, when ship loading or ship unloading in turn boosting loading rates and machine efficiency.

• Reduces fuel cost by up to 75%
• Reduces operating cost by up to 70%
• Improve onsite safety by reducing loading shovel movements
• Reduces screener/face excavator idle time increasing production
• Production rates up to 500 tph (550 Ton/hr)
• Range of hopper capacities depending on application/production rate
• Hydraulic folding head section for compact road transportation or packed into 2x40ft containers for easy, cost-effective transport.

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Hewitt Robins Customised Vibrating Screens

Customised vibrating equipment providing customers with unique solutions.

Hewitt Robins is a World leader in the design, manufacture and supply of specialist vibrating equipment for the mining, quarrying, recycling, foundry, steel and bulk material sectors.

Our product range includes all types of Vibrating Screens, Feeders, Grizzlies and Foundry Equipment, all of which are designed for the specific application, ensuring long life, low maintenance and therefore, the lowest possible total cost of ownership.

Where replacement machines, of any manufacture, are required our equipment is designed to retrofit into the existing structure saving significant costs and down time.

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CATHEFENG Mucking Machine FK80-30L

This machine relies on crawlers to travel, with a large driving force, wide extraction range, full-face rock loading, no dead corners, no manual assistance to clean the working surface. This machine adopts imported hydraulic pilot control lever system, accurate positioning, wide extraction range, and transportation The material speed is fast; this the machine can be equipped with a variety of equipment such as magnetic separator and material separator.

• Digging width: ≤4.8m
• Digging distance:(from the shovel mouth): ≤1.7m
• Digging height: ≥2.8m
• Excavation depth: ≤500mm
• Unloading height:1.8-2m(variable)
• Minimum loading height: ≥1.5m(variable)
• Unloading distance:2.5m(can be lengthened)
• Maximum turning angle:45°

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The Ultra Mobile Concrete Batching Plant Range

80-140m³/Hr of Onsite Concrete Batching, Set up in 1 Day 

The Ultra Mobile range of concrete batching plants from TBS allows for the sustainable production of quality concrete on-site, in compact cities or remote locations, on-demand & at a lower operating cost. With a self-erecting one-day set-up, there is no requirement for a crane, foundations or loading ramps.  Equipped with the latest BHS Sontofen twin shaft mixers, optimal performance is assured, with outputs ranging from 80-140m³/Hr.  For maximum application flexibility, options include up to 4 silos, 5 aggregate bays, 6 admixtures, all-weather heating & hybrid power.  The TBS Ultra Mobile range can be cost-effectively deployed anywhere, on any medium to large project, all year round.

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Fast Form the Lightweight Low Carbon alternative to traditional Formwork

Fast-Form Systems Ltd are manufacturers & suppliers of the Fast-Form ™ formwork system range of formwork and road forms.
 A unique and innovative formwork system, so versatile, lightweight yet strong, durable and easy to use.

Fast-Form™ formwork hire will improve your safety, reduce your carbon footprint and save you time and money, typically, 50-60% cost and time savings can be achieved against traditional methods and traditional methods use up to 10 times more Carbon. Using Fast-Form can also lower your Carbon Footprint by 60-100%.

Already established in the UK market, Fast Form has also had major success in the USA and New Zealand markets and is establishing itself as the No 1 for Low Carbon formwork and expanding Worldwide.

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SCIOX Construction machine seating

The SCIOX super high 86H is now available as a replacement seat for a wide range of 24V industrial vehicles, across Construction, Industrial and Agricultural sector. The seat originates from the SCIOX family if seats, offering superior comfort and durable suspension mechanism over rough terrain.

The high back air suspension seat with adjustable comfort features; heater and mechanical lumber, allows different users to adjust the seat to meet their requirements. Approved to be fitted with armrest, 2, 3 or 4 point seat belt.

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ProStack Telescopic conveyor range

ProStack Telescopic conveyor range can reach a height of almost 58m and can be tailored to meet any customers needs.
The Telson Telescopic Conveyor range features five specifications that are capable of 270° of radial movement and up to 19.5° working angle.
ProStack’s ability to tailor our telescopic conveyors to suit any job is what sets us apart. Mobility, Conveyor Belt, Radio Remote Control and many other options including Roller and Pulley Lagging and Dust Containment systems are all available. With a multitude of tried and tested options available you can be sure your demands will be met.

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Parts & Materials

Engine Cooling Fans, Viscous Drives, Fan Clutches & Electronic Coolant Pumps

Optimising performance whilst reducing emissions and noise is a must for today’s manufacturer of vehicles and applications in need of an advanced engine cooling system.

Our range of air-sensing fan drives and electronic fan drives provide maximum efficiency and precision cooling for any IC application or vehicle including OEM projects and aftermarket requirements.

We also provide a range of advanced cooling solutions for EV & Hybrid vehicles including EMP brushless electronic coolant pumps (oil & water) for traction motor cooling, power electronic cooling and battery heating & cooling.

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Manuli hydraulics staple lock fittings

Manuli hydraulics is focused on achieving excellence in the design, manufacture and supply of fluid conveyance solutions, components and associated equipment for high-pressure hydraulics, refrigeration and mining applications. Manuli UK specialize in staple-lock adaptors, staples, valves & hydraulic hose assemblies for Underground mining applications.

We offer an extensive range of staple lock fittings, with most types stocked, and if not, reasonable batches & lead times to work with customer requirements.

We have colleagues based in Finland via our Fluiconnecto branch (previously Hytar Oy).

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GlassIIEdge Systems Worldwide PATENTED glazing technology

Folding Sliding Doors - Thermally efficient, triple glazed, argon gas filled, unique architectural designed with in or outward configurations, with maximum security and integrity without compromises. Powder coated thermally broken aluminium frames for structural stability and strength blended with a unique designed glass retaining system ensuring that no glazing beads are required and that the structural integrity of the glass panels remain intact in all opening situations. The design of the system also ensures the glazing chambers are fully ventilated thus ensuring longevity of the triple glazed units.

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Nylacast Nylube® & Nylacast Oilon® Materials

Nylacast Nylube® & Nylacast Oilon cast nylon material grades offer high strength, high impact resistance, low wear, low coefficient of friction and a wide temperature range. These materials allow us to offer multiple solutions to the construction industry such as wear pads, bushings, rollers & guides. Material strength, low weight and self-lubricating properties reduce overall weight and maintenance requirements within construction equipment. Nylacast is one of the leading manufacturers of cast nylons and has specialized in developing this unique polymer for over 50 years, offering engineering polymers as replacements for traditional metals such as wood, steel, cast iron and bronze.

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