Zoomlion Heavy Industry Sci & Tch : Intermat Preview: COGUARO4 in Tunnels with Style
April 12, 2015 at 09:50 pm EDT
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Coguaro is the new and gutsy mixer that CIFA destined to special transportation of concrete in demanding environments, such as tunnels and mines, where all the vehicles are put to the test.
Small dimensions allow to move in small spaces, but at the same time it has a carrying capacity up to 4 m3. Looking closely at it, what strikes most is the unmistakable Made in Italy style and the design, unusual for this type of machine, that matches aesthetics, quality, technology, functionality and ergonomics. An electrically operated hydraulic transmission, a hydraulic pump and two hydraulic engines mounted directly on the axles ensure maximum traction, reliability and minimum fuel consumption. Four driving and steering wheels and a sturdy frame ensure high agility. High safety is due to the drum rotation control during vehicle movement and safety systems to block the drum when carrying out maintenance. The machine functions are controlled by CSD (Control Speed Drive), driving safety is guaranteed by ROPS-FOPS closed cabin, and visibility by infrared rear-view camera for manoeuvres in tunnels. Available on request are the electronic sensors for obstacles detection and active fire control system. The engine is Diesel Perkins STEP 3-A.
The new mixer will be put to the test in Peru, in an Andean mine in Chungar, which will be a real challenge, due to its 4,700 m altitude, underground temperatures reaching 38°, a high humidity level and presence of acid water.
Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd. specializes in the development, manufacturing and marketing of industrial construction equipment. Net sales break down by family of products and services as follows:
- construction equipment (94.2%): concrete machines, cranes truck, crawler trucks, tower cranes, road machinery and road maintenance machinery (motor graders, road rollers, coating cold milling), rotary drills, earth moving equipment (crawler loaders, bulldozers and excavators), materials handling machines, etc.;
- agricultural machinery (4.1%): harvesters, tillers, cultivators, tractors, drying machines, etc.;
- financial services (1.7%).
China accounts for 94.1% of net sales.