Engineering

The current line of MAATS hydraulic and internal bending machines are a showcase of the in-house engineering skills of Maats.

Another example of engineering excellence are the MAATS RL24 pipelayers, a machine which is now replaced by the MAATS RL26. Partially, this model depends on the proven LIEBHERR technology in terms of the powertrain and electronics as well as the operator environment but structurally is re-engineered to perform at the highest level. Maats is still running RL24 pipelayers in the rental fleet. On request it is still possible to manufacture RL24 units when a solid core machine - the LIEBHERR PR714 or equivalent JOHN DEERE 700J - can be sourced.

The introduction of the new LIEBHERR PR716LGP bulldozer - which acts as a base machine for the MAATS RL26 - inspired the Maats engineers to initiate development on a multimachine and a pipecarrier unit. Although in the very early stage of conception there is potential in these models on a global scale. These units would meet the latest emission and safety standards and would be manufactured in-house by Maats.

Customizing

Modifying existing base machines into a specialised product is another skill of Maats. An example of the proficiency is the MAATS WR624 mobile winch.

Based on a LIEBHERR track loader this unit is deployed on oil fields for stabilising drilling equipment.

Besides forward winching, Maats can also supply machines for winching over the side.

Based on existing LIEBHERR Pipelayers, Maats has engineered and supplied conveyor belt shifters.

Although the base product is already very capable, the shifting of conveyor belts imposes different levels of stress on the base machine and need to be adapted to prevent damage to the conveyor belt when repositioning.