Ammann is now integrating eMission, its environmentally friendly solution for machines, into new products from the manufacturer.
The strategy starts with reducing carbon dioxide and other particles, and incorporates efficiency, productivity and lower maintenance demands that make job sites healthier, while improving upon the return on investment for business owners.
As well, Ammann is using digital technologies to enhance product performance and job site management, while incorporating alternative power sources, including electricity today and other sources in the future.
ECOdrop
Ammann has also taken efforts to incorporate sustainable improvements across its product line through the ECOdrop initiative, which falls under the eMission umbrella.
ECOdrop starts by maximizing engine efficiency, which trims both emissions and fuel costs. As well, ECOdrop involves reconfiguring key systems and components to minimize the operational fluids required for operation. This results in lower costs for both acquisition and disposal of the fluids.
A closer look at one specific product, the Ammann ARS 70 soil compactor, highlights the key features and benefits. With ECOdrop, the ARS 70 has seen a reduction of 22 per cent in fuel consumption, 26 per cent in required hydraulic fluid and 10 per cent in vibratory system fluid.
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ECOdrop also incorporates alternative fuels, including hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO). The fuel has been approved for use in all Ammann diesel-powered machines.
HVO reduces carbon dioxide emissions by up to 90 per cent, with no additional costs. It is a biofuel made from waste, such as animal fat or processed vegetable oils. It is classified as a renewable diesel and known for having a longer shelf life than other biodiesels.
Every 1,000 litres of diesel fuel burned produces 2,640 kg of carbon dioxide, compared to just 260 kg of carbon dioxide for every 1,000 litres of HVO burned.
Operator protection
The most important sustainability efforts are those that provide safety. All machines feature intuitive controls that help keep operators safe.
The standard guide handle on many Ammann plates is isolated to minimize hand-arm vibration. According to Ammann, the vibration levels are so low that safety codes do not require documentation of operator hours.
Extending machine life
Ammann machines are built with components that extend life, once again making the most of the resources used to manufacture them. Their advanced engineering also reduces the wear that can result from less efficient machines.
