Screw compressor technology aids Anneberg expansion06 May 2011

When Anneberg needed to optimise the performance and reduce the weight of its fly ash-transporting trucks it turned to MH6. More specifically, it chose MH6's new screw compressor system — the result of a partnership between Mouvex and Hydrocar – the world's first combination screw compressor/power takeoff (PTO) unit that is compatible with a truck's gearbox.

Ideally suited for dry-bulk transport applications, the MH6 was recently certified for use on Mercedes-Benz trucks, and has been designed to offer many benefits to the end-user in dry-bulk transport applications, while at the same time offering a 70% weight reduction when compared to existing equipment.

"We have been very focused on the weight of our trucks and the MH6 gives us the benefit of being lighter weight, which allows us to save money when compared to other brands," explained Sven Anneberg, safety advisor for Anneberg Transport. "The complete MH6 system is only 75kg compared to 330kg for the other models."

Anneberg became the first Danish company to have MH6s installed on its trucks, one in December 2010 and a second in January of this year (they currently have five fly ash trucks). To say the company has been pleased with their performance would be an understatement.

"The drivers say they work well with the fly ash; they have been on the road for four months without any problems," said Anneberg, who reveals the company is also looking to use the MH6 on its chemical trucks in the future.

"The drivers like that they don't have to think about it; they press the button and it works," continues Anneberg. "I also love the simple way it's mounted. In Scandinavia, we use three-axle short tractors, so it's normally hard to find space under the trucks for additional equipment. The MH6 works because you don't need that much space."

Author
John Challen

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Mouvex Ltd

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