TECHNOLOGY REVIEW – LIFTING & LOADING
Epsilon’s Z-boom loaders can be equipped with a central greasing bar for convenient greasing of main lift cylinder and linkage system from top seat
think about the daily problems of customers. Some of the most exposed areas on the loaders with the highest risk of damage, are the hoses that hydraulically connect the loader to the rotator and grab. Epsilon has solved this problem with its patented feature Epslink. Epslink is a four-ear cast iron link that allows Epsilon to have the hoses between the crane and the rotator routed inside and therefore protected in the best possible way. Together with another special feature out of Epsilon’s Epsolution range called Epscope, which is a double ‘tele’ system with hoses and extension cylinder mounted inside, this gives an entirely ‘closed’ system that offers maximum protection for the hoses all the way through to the grab.
“Especially when you are loading logs or manipulating waste wood, there are numerous occasions where you can rip off those hoses, which results in delay because of repairs and this is what we have tried to avoid with Epscope and Epslink,” Friedrich said. “Those developments help our customers to increase productivity as they can focus on the loading job itself, while they do not have to watch hoses hanging around and of course this increases the availability of the loader because there is less down time due to repairs.” The other point Epsilon’s engineers have given special attention to is the performance of the equipment. For Epsilon, as a premium supplier, this means that
the loader must not lose any of its abilities over years in application, whether that be performance, controllability or productivity. “In order to guarantee sustained performance, our loaders require a minimum level of maintenance, which is normal for the industry. The difference on the Epsilon compared to other brands is the ease of that. For example, on Epsilon Z-boom loaders a central greasing bar for all greasing points on main lift cylinder and linkage systems between main boom and crane column is available, which makes greasing as convenient as possible for the operator. The greasing bar is comfortably accessible from the top seat, so the operator can use the greasing gun and grease seven different greasing points at once. On L- boom loaders all bushes can be greased from the side, when the loader is parked on the body, right through the centre of the pins. Hence the operator does not have to climb up the top seat to move the loader in different positions to get access to all the greasing points.” Moreover, all bushes on the Epsilons are made of bronze, which increases life time, with greasing channels for ideal grease distribution all around the bearing. All Epsilon log grabs are equipped with adjustable pins, which guarantee that the grab does not have any clearance when it leaves the factory and “what is tight, stays tight” – so, even after
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years in operation, the grab is still a very precise tool, which offers the highest precision during loading and manipulation of logs. “The name of our current loader series in the market explains our philosophy quite well,” Friedrich stated. “Epsolution simply stands for smart solutions from Epsilon for our customers in order to make them more successful in their job, as pressure is increasing on them day-by-day and only the best equipment is good enough.”
Intermat 2012 is the venue that has been chosen by Ausa for the launch of its two latest innovations in telehandlers for the global market. The two original and unique telehandlers are examples of excellent design and innovation. They are intended to provide material handling solutions in a wide range of fields and activity and complete Ausa’s Taurulift (telehandler) line. The T 235 H and the T 144 H, can be seen at the exhibition gala to be held next month (16-21 in Paris- Nord Villepinte). The T 144 H and the T 235 H
have a load capacity of 1.35 t and 2.3 t respectively. These two ultra- compact telehandlers are unique in their class, and they introduce a new concept to the global market of lift and material handling equipment, according to the manufacturer. “Ground breaking innovation and design, which is intended to obtain maximum productivity and efficiency when lifting loads, are characteristics of the new
models,” Ausa stated. “From the very first glance, it would be difficult to confuse a telehandler made by Ausa with any other telehandler because of its innovative design, focused on compactness and practicality with a front tilting cabin, patented by, and exclusive to, the company, ensuring that maintenance is a quick and easy task with easy access to all major components including the brakes, filters, transmission, etc. This results in a significant reduction of maintenance costs.” The Taurulift line combines the best features of the vertical mast forklift with the advantage of a telescopic arm. This is coupled with a greatly reduced turning radius, a forward driving position and exceptional ergonomics (attributed to Ausa’s ‘Total Control system’), the machines are highly functional with superior manoeuvrability and mobility. The machines’ compact dimensions and geometry enable them to carry out their work comfortably in tight spaces, which are common in many work settings.
Whilst these two new machines
have their own unique features, they maintain many of the same advantages as the rest of the models of the Taurulift line such as all-terrain capability, compactness, power, strength, flexibility, easy maintenance, overall safety, easy handling and excellent ergonomic design. They also offer great versatility because of the various attachments and accessories, making them highly functional tools and unique in the market. With these two new additions, Ausa again shows its high capacity for innovation which makes the company a leader in the field of compact construction equipment.
Agile and compact telehandlers “The T 144 H 4WD is a development that sets new standards for the ultra-compact telehandler market and provides this class of machine with many new applications,” Ausa stated. Its compactness is its hallmark feature and can be seen at first glance – it is only 2.66 m in length, 1.4 m in width and has a
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