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Zasche Handling, a leading provider for load handling technology has introduced an Electro-Balancer (E-Balancer), to help operators position and transport loads of up to 100kg precisely and effortlessly. The E-Balancer is a versatile tool suited to a broad range of heavy-duty industrial applications. It offers manufacturers the opportunity to both enhance productivity and workplace safety. […]

US-based The Caldwell Group Inc has launched a custom lifting beam for applications where a crane cannot be positioned over a load because of limited travel or obstructions. The manufacturer’s auto-leveller technology is a notable feature. Caldwell was initially approached by an automotive manufacturer that had a requirement to lift a load during periodic maintenance […]

Crosby/Straightpoint has launched its multifaceted Insight software that allows users to monitor up to 126 load cells from up to 700m (2300ft) away, before and during a lift. The Insight system is a revolutionary centre of gravity tool, presented as an all-round load monitoring product offering state-of-the-art technology in four main areas: multi-channel display and […]

The Caldwell Group Inc is offering its range of German-manufactured RUD Ring Schraube (RS) machined eyebolts from 220lb to 44,090lb capacity. The new VRS Starpoint – the name derives from RUD’s VIP program and the product’s star shape – features an added adjustable function. For approx. two years, Illinois, USA-based Caldwell and the RUD Group […]

Harrington Hoists, Inc has launched the HSDLB Standard Duty Lifting Beam which is designed for low headroom applications. Model HSDLB is available from 0.5 to 40USt capacities with outside spreads from 3 to 30ft. Additional sizes and capacities are also available. To minimise wear, the HSDLB features a precision machined bail for a good connection […]

Lifting and orientation solutions specialist, Verton Australia, has developed the R-Series  load management system  for all crane operations with a remote-controlled load-management system that eliminates the need for human held taglines to control suspended loads, keeping people out of harm’s way. The R-Series won an Australian Good Design Award in the Engineering Design category and […]

Modulift’s new Adjustable Modular Lifting Beam and the Trunnion Drop Link were developed in response to customer demand and are noe available as ready-to-order standard products. The Modulift Adjustable Modular Lifting Beam offers the same flexibility and cost-effective benefits as the premium Modulift spreader beams but it has multiple pad eyes, so the beam can […]