productQuay crane height increased
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has completed the heightening of six quay cranes at MSC Home Terminal, which is the largest container terminal in the port of Antwerp, Belgium.
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productHovercraft gets a lift
Lifting equipment specialist, Lloyds British Testing, was tasked by Griffon Hoverwork in Southampton with lifting a 50t Canadian Hovercraft from its transport wheel blocks onto its stand for final fitting.
productModular crane system
In the last fifty years more than 10,000km of KBK crane profile has been brought into the market. Over the years the crane construction kit has undergone continuous development and today Terex Material Handling serves a wide variety of customers in many different industries.
productTake control
Designed to give Hiab Multilift users maximum uptime as well as durability, comfort and safety, Hiab has introduced the Second-Generation Control System (2GCS). The PLC operating system enables Hiab to constantly develop and upgrade the system with new features and benefits.
productLighter lifting equipment
Any equipment, including cranes and loading platforms, installed on a vehicle will contribute to its overall weight. This is most important in the 3.5t and 7.5t categories where operators need to be mindful that there is always limited capacity to carry loads such as tools, equipment, materials and supplies and remain within the designated limits. Minimising the weight of equipment is always preferable.
articleLEEA: No complacency with LOLER
As most readers will no doubt be aware, the UK government is currently in the process of streamlining the country’s health and safety legislation, says Geoff Holden, chief executive, Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA). Overall the aim is to remove any unnecessary red tape imposed on the country’s business sector. The initiative began with a review of the current framework, led by Professor Löfstedt.
productEngineered for extremes
Robust handling and lifting equipment from J D Neuhaus company is currently in use around the world on jack-up rigs, semi-submersibles, drill ships and FPSO vessels.
productMetal workshops fitted out with overhead cranes
Verlinde overhead cranes working in Belgium Metal workshops have contributed significantly to the manufacturer’s efficiency.
productIntermodal seminar a success
The potential of intermodal freight transport in the UK was hotly debated at a seminar hosted by Konecranes.
productRemote monitoring
Available on Konecranes’ wire rope CXT and open winch SMARTON cranes, TRUCONNECT is an innovative remote monitoring and reporting system that helps customers optimise crane maintenance, increase operational safety and maximise usage leading to improved productivity.
articleTaking care of the paperwork
At the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA), we regularly receive calls from both end users and suppliers with questions regarding the documentation that should accompany overhead lifting equipment. Even though, in the UK at least, most of the relevant legislation has been in place since the 1990s, there is clearly still widespread confusion and misunderstanding surrounding this particular issue says LEEA regional manager – West Denis Hogan.
productHandheld remote control
The handheld Verlinde Digimote radio transmitter is said to be an ideal partner for Verlinde’s range of hoists and overhead crane components.
productFocused on safety
At the annual Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents Occupational Health and Safety Awards, Konecranes has been either a Gold or Silver Medal winner for the last three years.
productPeruvian partnership
Street Crane company has entered into a trading partnership agreement with Movitecnica, Peru’s largest and most dynamic industrial crane supplier. As a result both companies are in an exceptional position to benefit from Peru’s expanding economy.
productLow weight truck crane
Birmingham Crane Hire have taken delivery of a Boecker AK44/4000 Truck Crane, which is being used on work that had previously been undertaken by 25/30T truck cranes and 2 axle all-terrain cranes.
articleLight crane redesigned
Terex Material Handling has redesigned the Demag KBK Aluline light crane system to create a versatile and ergonomic modular lifting and moving solution.
productSweet success
In partnership with GM Technical Services (GMTS), a South African crane fabricator, Street Crane has completed a major installation at Illovo Sugar’s new 51,000m2, 170,00t capacity, high-bay warehouse.
productCrane modernisation
Lifting equipment manufacturer, Konecranes, is reporting a continued rise in the popularity of crane modernisation programme, across an increasing number of industry sectors.
productSafer overhead lifting milestone
LEEA (Lifting Equipment Engineers Association) has issued its 2000th TEAM card, Highlighting the growing success of this international registration and identity scheme for overhead lifting equipment engineers, LEEA (Lifting Equipment Engineers Association) has issued its 2000th TEAM card.
articleATL Vertical Lifter offered
Konecranes has released the dynamic ATL Vertical Lifter to meet the handling requirements of a variety of industries.
