Finalists Matexpo Awards 2019

INNOVATION AWARD

WINNER
Van Der Spek - Liebherr plastic lifting cable for tower cranes 370 EC-B12 Fibre, 278 EC-B12 Fibre, 240 EC- B10 Fibre

The plastic lifting cable replaces the traditional steel lifting cable on a tower crane. The Fibre cable is five times lighter than a steel lifting cable, creating significant advantages for mounting and use. For example, the useful capacity on the boom end of the crane can be increased up to 20%. In addition, the service life of the lifting cable is quadrupled and it requires no maintenance.

2ND PRIZE
Van Der Spek - Dynapac CA1500 - CA6500 Seismic vibratory roller

The Dynapac Seismic soil roller automatically detects the frequency of soil properties, interacts with them and uses the right amount of energy at exactly the right time. Since the drum and soil act as one dynamic system, this maximizes the contact force between the drum and the soil, providing maximum compaction and energy efficiency.

3RD PRIZE

DOKA - DokaXact digital positioning system for formwork, for precise construction of vertical structures
DokaXact is a sensor-based wireless system that supports site supervisors and site personnel in quickly and precisely positioning and aligning wall formwork for automatic climbing systems. The process uses a measuring system (DokaXact Inclinometer) that is attached to specific points on the formwork and communicates wirelessly with a central processing unit.

GREEN AWARD

WINNER
Arden Equipment - Arden Jet integrated high-pressure water spray system on hydraulic rock crushers

The Arden Jet is the first factory-integrated high-pressure water spray system on a tool designed to reduce dust emissions. Dust abatement is a major issue on construction sites, as it is an environmental hazard as well as a public health concern. With the Arden Jet, dust is immediately captured by the water spray, regardless of tool rotation and translation.

2ND PRIZE
Vandaele Machinery - Gas generator Himoinsa HGO-40 T5 LPG SP

The Himoinsa HGO-40 T5 LPG SP is a gas generator with built-in LPG tank with Stage V certification. The generator is equipped with a three-way catalyst that reduces CO, CO2 and NOx levels and a residential exhaust that brings down the noise level by 35 dBA. Similar characteristics to Stage V diesel generators are guaranteed, using environmentally friendly fuel.

3RD PRIZE
ALV - Biofill biological resin for making rigid foam

Biofill is a biological resin based on aminoplastics for making 100% recyclable rigid foam that is extremely suitable for filling hollow spaces such as filling and rehabilitating old heating oil tanks or heating oil tanks, and this to replace the chemical PU foam or filling sand. The foam is approved by all regions partly because it can also absorb any heating oil residues into the resin.

SAFETY AWARD

WINNER
DOKA - FreeFalcon mobile fall protection.

The FreeFalcon mobile personal fall protection system increases user safety without sacrificing mobility, minimizing the risk of falling from height. The mobile anchor mast is multi-purpose, both for formwork work and placement of reinforcement, concreting, as well as in combination with prefabricated elements (vaults, predals ...).

2ND PRIZE
Steelwrist - Fully automatic SQ quick change with patented safety system Front Pin Lock

With the SQ Technolgy, one is able to change between different powered and non-powered attachments without leaving the cab. Moreover, the patented safety system "Front Pin Lock (FPL)", independent of sensors or electronics, ensures that one cannot accidentally lose his bucket as long as the front axle is in the suspension and the green indicator is displayed.

3RD PRIZE
Mercedes-Benz Trucks BeLux - MirrorCams (instead of exterior mirrors)

MirrorCams (cameras instead of side mirrors) on the new Mercedes-Benz Actors film the rear view and displays the images on the left and right A-pillar of the cab. Thanks to the display on a flat screen, the view is always optimal to avoid blind spots, as the display is independent of the driver's seating position or the setting of the mirror angle relative to the driver.