The new Stihl TS 500i is a handheld
power tool with electronically controlled
fuel injection. Available at Stihl dealers,
this latest cutting machine provides an
easy starting mechanism, optimum engine
power and acceleration, economic fuel
consumption and low emission features.
The specialised engine design without
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allows easy and safe starting without
chance of operating errors. The electronic
water control system is a standard feature
and allows users to adjust water supply.
Stihl’s patented anti-vibration system
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A cut above the rest
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Fitted with Stihl ElastoStart and a
decompression valve, starting the machine
is also easier by reducing abrupt power
peaks and cylinder pressure.
Other features include: the TS 500i
can be operated by hand or using the
FW 20 cart; the 100% electronically
controlled injection ensures perfect
running properties; the long-life air filter
system with cyclone air routing ensures
80%
of dust particles are separated and
transported to the surrounding air. This
extends the cleaning intervals for the foam
pre-filter.
For more information visit website:
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The Hitachi soil recycler and the new Hitachi hybrid excavator will undertake key excavation and
stabilisation works
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Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia
(
HCA) will play an integral role in the
Platypus Remediation Project in Sydney’s
Neutral Bay.
A Hitachi SR2000G track mounted soil
recycler and the new Hitachi ZH210LC
hybrid excavator have been recruited by
Thiess Services to undertake key excavation
and stabilisation works as part of the
remediation process.
From the 1870s until the mid-1930s, the
historic Platypus site was predominantly
used as a gasworks facility prior to it
becoming a Defence base for Australia’s
submarines. Remediation works will
be undertaken by Thiess requiring
the excavation and stabilisation of
approximately 30,000 tonnes of gasworks
contaminated fill and bedrock material.
The Hitachi SR2000G track mounted soil
recycler will be utilised in the treatment of
contaminated material in the odour control
enclosure. An emission control system will
support this process by preventing emissions
of dust, odour and contaminants being
released into the environment.
Project Manager for Thiess Services,
James Cole, said specialised technology such
as the Hitachi SR2000G would play a crucial
role in meeting the strict environmental
requirements for the remediation project.
“
The machine will be used to stabilise
soils and tar during the project. It was
selected due to its superior ability to
consistently blend additives into the feed
material at the preselected rate,” he said.
The Hitachi ZH210LC hybrid excavator,
the first hybrid unit introduced into
Australia by HCA, complements the vision
shared by Thiess and the Harbour Trust to
be as environmentally conscious as possible.
With fuel savings of around 20% over the
standard Hitachi ZX200-3 model and lower
diesel emissions, the new hybrid excavator
is suited for work on the Platypus site.
According to James, the Hitachi
hybrid proved the obvious choice when
considering the environmental aspects.
“
We chose the hybrid excavator for
its reduction in CO2 which is extremely
Hitachi supports Platypus Remediation Project
important when you are working within
an enclosure. It will be used to load the
SR2000G track mounted soil recycler, and
the reduction in CO2 will create a safer
environment for our workers as well as
minimising the load on our emission control
system,” he said.
The introduction of the hybrid excavator
in May 2013 is the beginning of a range of
Hitachi technologies for Australia.
For more contact 02 9780 6900 or visit:
www.hcma.com.au
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