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New Doosan 22.5 t ExcavatorDoosan has launched a new narrow widthcrawler excavator, the DX235NLC with monoboom, weighing 22.5t. Just 2.54 m wide,the DX235NLC excavator meets the transportwidth specifications of road regulations incountries such as Italy. The DX235NLC offersa combination of features including a heavycounterweight, reinforced 12.5mm shoe platesand an over-dimensioned front body section.The oversized boom and counterweight in theDX235NLC provide higher lifting performancesthan other excavators in the 21 to 24t category.HTC’s new advanced edge grinderHTC’s new edge grinder 270 EG is a breakthroughin the field of edge grindingand is available from 1 May 2011.Everyone with any type ofexperience in floor grinding knowsthat edge grinding can be a very timeconsuming task. Ergonomics and edgegrinding is also something that hasnever really gone hand in hand.The core focus in HTC’s productdevelopment has always beenergonomics, economy and ecologyand HTC 270 EG is no exception.The machine is advanced,yet simple to use and manydifferent options in configurationenables a morecontrolled and ergonomicedge grinding than everbefore.Theuniquedesignof the grinding head, which measures only100 mm in height with exchangetools attached, ensures that theoperator can grind below shelvesand radiators. The machine reaches asfar in as 260 mm and can grind all theway up to a wall without any need forextra touch-up work.The ability to adjust the grindinghead in both X and Y axis provideconditions for a perfect resultwhen grinding. Furthermore, allsettings are easily performedwithout any need for special tools.With HTC 270 EG the operatorwalks behind the machine during thecomplete grinding sequence.The machine handle can also beset to many different positions,which ensures that any operatorwill have a comfortable workingposition.www.htc.seNew hydraulicdemolition crushersfrom VTNThe new PD 120 shears, a flagship product ofVTN’s range, is the result of the constant focuson market trends and the company’s ongoingcommitment to research and development. Thenew project is the result of the marketing andsales departments working in close contact withcustomers, who have recognised the need to expandthe range for a market segment exclusivelyfocused on large-scale works.Despite its imposing dimensions, the new PD120 shears have very pleasing looks, thanks tothe modern and well-proportioned design. It ispositioned as a top-of-the-range product in itssegment for its manufacturing technology andperformance. With a jaw opening of 2.1m, itcombines closure strength of 235t on the tipand 810t on the sharp-edgeds and is offeredas an essential tool for particularly challengingbuilding sites, where companies need to optimiseoperating costs. It weighs approximately 1.1t andcan be used instead of the bucket on excavatorsweighing 90t and more.www.vtneurope.comAn innovative equipment for re-tipping coredrills. The “machine” was first presented to theaudience at Bauma fair in 2010.The quick and easy way of re-tippingsimply satisfies. The diameterrange 45-350mmand possible workinglength up to900mmGeneral Equipment CompanyIntroduces the CTS12In the US the General Equipment Company hasintroduced the CTS12 Rip-R-Stripper for floorcovering removal projects. This new machineoffers a fresh solution to the old problem ofremoving ceramic tile, hardwood floor and othertough floor coverings.The CTS12 acts as a tool carrier for electricpowered breakers, including popular modelsfrom Hilti, Bosch, Makita and Hitachi. Unlikethe random orbit-type tile stripper machinescurrently on the market, the CTS12 providesa direct impulse force, which supplies power tobreak through the high bond strengths of mastics,glues and thin-set materials.The CTS12 allows users to operate electricpowered breakers in an upright position. Inaddition the handle is adjustable to enhanceoperator comfort, and is rubber-insulated toreduce vibration. The handle also folds for storageand transportation.Breakers mount quickly to the CTS12, andblow force angles can be easily adjusted toaccommodate varying material types and bondstrengths. The unit operates from a standard115VAC, 15A power source.www.generalequip.comNew AL350 retipping equipmentfrom Atlas Diamantallow 95% of re-tipping actions. And all thatwithout the use of magnets – so withoutany follow-up costs. Any part ofthe equipment is produced in Germanyso also the requested qualityis guaranteed.www.atlas-diamant.de50 PDi • Issue 2 • May - June 2011