Products
New Magnetek Flex Duo radio remote control
Columbus McKinnon Corporation, a leading designer and manufacturer of motion control products and technologies for material handling, has expanded its Flex radio remote control portfolio with the new Flex Duo. Flex Duo is a true two-button, handheld radio remote control system built specifically for single-motion applications, such as hoists, boat lifts, trailers, pumps and more. […]
Palazzani enters minicrane market with Palcrane
Palazzani Industrie has entered the minicrane market with the introduction of the new RGP range and the presentation of the RPG2900 model “RPG 2900 has been developed after an accurate analysis of the market and of the different needs of our customers,” says Paola Palazzani, commercial director of Palazzani Industrie. “They were asking us for […]
Crosby/Straightpoint launches multi-function Insight software
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 […]
GIS expands entertainment hoist range and launches trolley
Swiss electric chain hoist manufacturer GIS AG has expanded its LP electric chain motor series for the entertainment industry with the addition of two new models, the LP1600 and LP2500. The latter takes the capacity range to 6300kg. At the same time, the new GHF/GMF generation of manual and motorised trolleys is also being put […]
Palazzani Industrie introduces “mypalazzani”
Palazzani Industrie has produced a web-app for after-sale service allowing customers to access to support from their smartphone. Responding to customers’ needs to be more and more connected, the mypalazzani web-app has been developed to provide immediate and free access to useful information about the machine, from any device with all operating systems (Android, iOS, […]
Yale brings advantages of lithium-ion power to heavy-duty applications
Yale Materials Handling Corporation breaks new ground with factory integrated, high-voltage lithium-ion power in 15,500 to 19,000lb capacity sit-down counterbalanced lift trucks. The Yale ERP155-170SVNL, ERP175VNL36 and ERP190VNL provide a zero-emission alternative with performance comparable to an internal combustion engine in high-capacity indoor and outdoor applications. “Environmental considerations are an increasingly important focus for all […]
AutoGuide introduces the industry’s first fully autonomous robotic high bay forklift
AutoGuide Mobile Robots has launched a fully autonomous mobile robot designed to automate racking and picking operations at high bay warehouses. The new AutoGuide Max-N High Bay is an autonomous counterbalanced forklift that can travel up to 4mph and lift 2400lb payloads up to 36ft high. The Max-N High Bay works seamlessly with existing warehouse […]
Safer Work with cameras for compact machinery
Backup cameras were initially a popular option for larger machinery such as wheel loaders, dump trucks and excavators. The size of this machinery creates blind spots, which can be brought into view by cameras. Camera solutions are now becoming increasingly popular for compact machinery due to the significant safety improvements they bring to worksites. A […]
New empty container handler operator training simulation from CM Labs
CM Labs Simulations, developer of Vortex training simulators, has launched an immersive new training pack for empty container handler (ECH) operators. It is believed to be the only ECH training solution on the market that allows operators to experience the effects of unbalanced loads and other causes of machine instability. This capability is due to […]
Pre-engineered Spanmaster enclosed workstation crane systems
TC/American Crane Company has launched the Spanmaster pre-engineered, enclosed track, workstation cranes. Available in both freestanding and ceiling mounted designs, Spanmaster systems have a capacity range from 250lb to 4400lb. Most importantly, Spanmaster combines an ergonomic enclosed track bridge with a non-proprietary wide-flange or other runway systems and a range of motion features. TC/American Crane […]