Products
New offshore hoist transforms safety and saves money
William Hackett, a world-leader in the development and manufacture of offshore lifting hoists and chains, has launched the SSL5, incorporating its patented quad pawl (QP) mechanism. The company says that it is the safest and most efficient offshore and subsea lever hoist in the world. Ben Burgess, director at William Hackett says, “It’s a piece […]
Linde’s new IC forklifts herald a new concept
Linde Material Handling has added a new generation of IC counterbalance trucks to its portfolio, creating, what the company is calling – a fit-for-the-future “Swiss Army knife” of intralogistics. The forklifts, in the load capacity range between 2 to 3.5t and called H20 – H35, are fully networked in preparation for all conceivable applications in […]
Kito launches EQS electric chain hoist for 220 – 240V
The EQ electric chain hoist range is one of KITO bestsellers. In 2020, the range will be extended with the introduction of the single-phase EQS electric chain hoist. The new EQS is designed for 220 – 240V power supplies while providing all the advantages of the high-voltage version – such as its compact design and […]
Enerpac Cube Jack overload test success
Enerpac, a global market leader in heavy lifting technology and high-pressure hydraulics, has completed overload testing of the SCJ-Series Self-Locking Cube Jack, a new compact and portable hydraulic solution for incremental lifting and lowering of heavy loads. Four Cube Jacks were used to lift a 226.5t test load up to 2m. The SCJ-50 Cube Jack […]
R-Series increases safety of heavy lifting
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 […]
Next-generation Chain Hoists from SWF Krantechnik
SWF Krantechnik GmbH is launching Athlo hoists, a new generation of chain hoists designed for loads up to 5t. The first model in the series will be available for loads up to 1000kg with further options to follow in the near future. Parallel to the release of Athlo chain, SWF Krantechnik is also introducing new […]
Palazzini shows new crane and spiders
Palazzani launched showed a prototype of the Mini Crane RPG 2000 at Bauma 2019, the machine showed at GIS was at a more advanced production stage. Designed to be easily usable, transportable and manoeuvrable, the RPG 2000 allows the operator to lift loads in narrow spaces or difficult access, where a truck-mounted crane cannot operate. […]
New 48m boom from Sinoboom
At the Apex Asia Show held on 23 26 October at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre, Shanghai, China, Sinoboom will be launching its new 48m boom. The GTZZ46J articulating boom lift is believed to be the highest-reach machine of this type in the world. The GTZZ46J has a maximum horizontal extension of 25.5m and […]
Mobile First a Priority for Skyjack’s New Website
Skyjack has launched a fully revamped website www.skyjack.com. The new portal was designed with a combination of new technology, international audiences, and mobile first roles in mind. Chantal Theoret, global marketing communications manager at Skyjack said, “Staying true to Skyjack’s ethos of simple reliability, our website has been highly regarded for some time now but, […]
Terex has expanded TL Series with models for transmission work.
Terex Utilities has expanded its TL Series of aerial devices with three new telescopic and material handling models designed for transmission work. Dan Brenden, director of engineering says, “Cost-effective mounting options, commonality of parts, and reduced maintenance features are ways TL Transmission Aerials Devices deliver economical cost of ownership over the life of the equipment.” […]