Hydraulics & Pneumatics October 2022

A Doosan DX530DM top-of-the-range demolition excavator has been used in a top down demolition of part of an historic manufacturing plant in Lissone in Monza in Italy. The site is owned by Brugola OEB Industriale Spa, producer of fasteners and other parts for the automotive sector. The contract for the demolition was awarded to Seli Manutenzioni Generali Srl of Monza, a company with over 50 years of experience in the construction sector, which has seen significant growth in its recently formed Business Unit dedicated to demolition and decommissioning. The company’s DX530DM, the largest demolition excavator produced by Doosan, with a 29 m boom and a truly impressive working range, was the ideal machine for a contract of this magnitude. Like all Doosan demolition excavators, the DX530DM is particularly flexible, allowing the demolition arm to be swapped for an excavation arm and vice versa, thus making it possible to perform different jobs on the same site, with the same machine. All Doosan demolition excavators are also equipped with a unique high visibility cab that tilts by up to 30 degrees, specifically designed for these high reach applications. Another important feature is the extendable undercarriage which guarantees optimal stability, which is essential on sites of this magnitude. The undercarriage width can be reduced hydraulically to make transport easier. The DX530DM equipped with a long arm and demolition grapple, carried out the entire demolition from above of two industrial buildings consisting of a tower section, 20 m high, and two single-storey buildings, that made up the old OEB factory. Surgical precision The DX530DM excavator, customised in the white and yellow colours that distinguish the Seli Manutenzioni Generali fleet, made it possible to perform a demolition that overcame the problems involved, ensuring INDUSTRY RECOGNISED COURSES FROM THE BFPA NOT KNOWING IS NOT AN OPTION The BFPA have for many years been passionate about raising standards within the fluid power market and industry as a whole, with this objective in mind we have created a suite of valuable training courses now available. HOSE ASSEMBLY SKILLS COURSE The skills course will take the candidate through the many techniques and considerations essential for the safe production of a quality hose assembly and ultimately leading to installation. This two day course involves both the theoretical and practical elements in working with hose and connectors. 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