The JCB Waste & Recycling Event May 9th 2017

The HUB recently attended the JCB Waste & Recycling Event at JCB’s World HQ in Staffordshire. This two day high profile event was attended by International press and customers and was designed to give a detailed insight into the full range of JCB waste and recycling equipment, and demonstrate their capability in a real working quarry environment.

JCB had also brought together a carefully selected number of recycling partners with their innovative machines to show the full recycling process working. These partners included Mach-Tech, Hammel, Kiverco, Fireward, Trommall, Whitham Mills, CIWM, Blue Group, EDGE Innovate, GKD Technologies and RK6.

Guests were taken on a full VIP JCB factory tour and then onto the JCB Kevin Quarry to get up close with all the JCB range at a full grandstand presentation.

JCB models for every waste and recycling application
Materials handling vehicles and machinery are key elements for the successful and productive operation of any recycling or waste management site – so it makes sense to choose the right machine for the job.

The tasks machines are expected to perform on a typical site have evolved and so too have user expectations of plant. The machines should be 'Fit For Purpose' in terms of safety, efficiency and productivity and it is vital to examine their specification, management reporting and true cost of ownership. JCB’s deep understanding of the unique requirements of the Waste and Recycling industry is reflected in the 35 machine strong Wastemaster range. Being the widest of its kind in the market means there is a model that is fit for purpose in any application.

JCB Hydradig Wastemaster breaks new ground
Making its first appearance anywhere in Europe at the JCB Waste Day, the JCB Hydradig Wastemaster is a totally new material handling solution. It brings new levels of innovation and engineering excellence to the growing compact wheeled machine sector of the waste and recycling market. The Hydradig Wastemaster is a ground-breaking digging, lifting, loading and tool-carrying machine for waste, recycling and municipal operations. The revolutionary machine delivers firsts on five important customer criteria to ensure maximised productivity and safety in waste and recycling operations:

• Visibility – an unmatched operator view around the machine
• Stability - a low centre of gravity to allow stable lifting while working at full reach
• Mobility – up to 40km/h between job sites (20km/h with solid and semi-solid tyres)
• Manoeuvrability – two and four-wheel steer and crab steering delivers maximum usability on the smallest of job sites
• Serviceability - ground level access to all maintenance points

David Banks, JCB Sales Manager for Waste & Recycling said: “With safety of paramount importance, the Wastemaster features a cab guard Falling Object Protection System (FOPS). This fully protects operators while they enjoy the benefits afforded by the cab’s exceptional all round visibility. From ground level, the JCB Hydradig’s all-round visibility also allows ground staff to see the operator at all times. In addition the JCB Hydradig’s white noise reversing alarm and red and white chevrons improves site safety over conventional excavators.”

“To maximise vehicle uptime, the JCB Hydradig Wastemaster has semi-solid tyres that eliminate the risk of punctures and an exhaust heat shield to protect the machine. Light guards are also fitted to ensure the Hydradig Wastemaster’s lights are in full working order for operation on site and when travelling between sites on the road. Climate control also contributes to the productivity advantage by allowing the driver to work in a comfortable environment.”

JCB innovation sees launch of JCB Teleskid world first
The JCB Teleskid is the world’s first skid steer and compact track loader with a telescopic boom. The machine can reach 60% further forward than any other skid steer on the waste and recycling market. In addition, this innovative new machine can reach 8% higher than any other skid steer.

JCB Chief Innovation and Growth Officer Tim Burnhope said today: “Through innovation this machine will surpass the expectations of our customers as the world’s first skid steer and compact track loader with a telescopic boom. The JCB Teleskid can reach further forward and lift higher and can also, if required, dig deeper than any other skid steer.”

The JCB Teleskid will feature a fully enclosed cab that is 33 per cent larger than industry average, and JCB’s myCHOICE software, allowing control responsiveness and joystick sensitivity to be tailored to suit operator preferences. A 74hp/55kW JCB Ecomax engine will provide high torque at a low RPM and ensure compliance with Tier 4 Final / Stage IIIB emissions standards. Tracked and wheeled Teleskid models will be sold in North America, while European markets will be offered the wheeled variant which is most popular in that region.

The World’s best-selling Backhoe loader
Fitted with a package of features the Backhoe loader is transformed into a tailor-made, flexible and productive model for arduous waste environments. With its ability to power an extensive range of specialist attachments, the JCB 5CX Wastemaster will excel in the non-stop working environment typically found in all waste handling applications. Four stabiliser legs provide extra height for improved visibility into the waste containers, baler or shredder. The JCB Jaw Bucket or Selector Grab can improve compaction efficiency by up to 3 or 4 times. Powered by an 81 kW JCB EcoMAX engine the machine has three steer modes including 4-wheel steer and crab steer.

On-site safety taken to new levels with launch of new system
JCB also demonstrated their brand-new safety system for its wheeled loaders which reduces the risk of on-site collisions between man and machine.

The JCB Proximity Braking System (PBS) - which has been developed in collaboration with FCC Environment (UK) - automatically sounds an alarm in the cab and applies the vehicle’s brakes if a person enters a pre-set exclusion zone around the machine. In addition the system automatically puts the vehicle into neutral and applies the parking brake.

In harmony with this, the at-risk pedestrian is also warned of the danger of a moving machine through a vibrating transponder attached to their safety helmet.

The new PBS system is being launched as an option on JCB’s flagship wheeled loader, the mighty 19-tonne JCB 457, with plans to roll out the feature to the rest of JCB’s wheeled loader range.

JCB Chief Innovation and Growth Officer Tim Burnhope said: “Safety on-site is of paramount importance and we are delighted to launch the new JCB Proximity Braking System which drastically reduces the risks to pedestrians.”

Paul Stokes, FCC's Head of Safety, Health, Environment and Quality said: “As one of the UK’s leading waste and resource management companies, we take health and safety seriously across all of our facilities in England, Scotland and Wales. We identified a need to reduce the risk of accidents in relation to our mobile plant and we approached potential partners with an auto braking concept. It is this concept where JCB went the extra mile to develop the Proximity Braking System for us and we are delighted that this system is now available to the rest of our sector and beyond.”

The main features of PBS include:

• Detection zone providing a ‘bubble’ around the machine
• Vibrating transponder to warn the pedestrian
• Audible warning in the cab for the machine operator
• Automatic braking to help reduce the risk of a collision
• Ideal safety system for a range of industry sectors

JCB PBS uses triple antennas mounted on the wheeled loader, which generate a detection zone around the machine. Operatives on site are equipped with a vibrating transponder, usually attached to a safety helmet. If the person enters the safety ‘bubble’ around the machine, the transponder will vibrate to warn the operative that they’ve entered a danger zone.

At the same time, the transponder also communicates with the machine, triggering an audible alarm in the cab and alerting the operator to the potential collision, whilst automatically applying the machine’s braking system, bringing the loader to a halt. This potential collision is then recorded on the machine’s MCU, with date and time information, so that further investigation can be carried out as to why the individual entered the machine’s danger zone. This can be used to highlight further safety improvements that can be carried out on site.

The JCB Proximity Braking System can be fitted to multiple machines on a single site. It is particularly suited to heavily trafficked working areas, such as waste and recycling projects. Installation of the system requires a site visit and assessment, to understand the site operation, check on walkways, traffic routes and other site-specific variables that can affect the operation of the system.