Consisting of a new torque converter with Lock Up and free wheel stator, Optishift is a new system that integrates the Volvo-patented Reverse-by-Braking (RBB) function – both significantly reducing fuel consumption together by up to 15 percent – as well as increasing operator comfort and driveline durability.
The new Cat 336E H excavator centers on an innovative, fuel-saving “hydraulic hybrid” system that captures and reuses energy. The machine was given a proper introduction to the market at a special April product launch in Peoria, Ill., attended by Rock Products Assistant Editor Josephine Smith.
Rear Eject Bodies Engineered To Tackle Sticky Situations
The Marlin Class underwater pump mining dredge manufactured by DSC Dredge LLC is designed to meet the needs of deep mining and aggregate deposits by providing a more efficient tool for material excavation. Every Marlin Class dredge is specifically designed to handle a particular deposit – from sand and gravel to industrial minerals – to ensure maximum efficiency.
Fuel efficiency often tops the list of demands that customers place on their machines. That’s why Volvo Construction Equipment’s (Volvo CE) engineers are constantly developing clever innovations to make equipment more fuel efficient while reducing emissions and environmental impact; OptiShift is a prime example of this. Sven-Åke Carlsson and Björn Brattberg – the two engineers who developed the OptiShift system – were awarded the Volvo Technology Award 2012 for their outstanding technological achievement and engineering expertise.
Read more: Optishift Delivers Up To 15 Percent Improved Fuel Efficiency
