productLet there be light
Columbus McKinnon Engineered Products has supplied BGV-C1 wire rope winches from Pfaff-silberblau for sun simulation systems.
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articleThe real cost of unsafe lifting
Geoff Holden, chief executive, LEEA (Lifting Equipment Engineers Association) explains the costs of accidents cuts much deeper than fines.
articleSafe loading and unloading
Slightly over a third of MEWP-related incidents reported by UK rental companies involve delivery drivers. What are the most common pitfalls to avoid and how can delivery drivers keep safe?
articleMetal storage guidance updated
The Health & Safety Executive has published the second version of HSG246 Safety in the storage and handling of steel and other metal stock.
productHigh levels of hygiene
JD Neuhaus can provide a host of hoist solutions for working environments that demand high levels of cleanliness and hygiene.
productStraddle Carrier excels with awkward lift
The Combilift Straddle Carrier lifts walls up to 16 tonnes for O’Reilly Concrete and 40% faster than the cranes previously used.
productProven track record
The crane systems manufactured by material handling specialists J D Neuhaus are designed for arduous operating conditions, and have a proven track record throughout worldwide installations.
productJ D Neuhaus to showcase cranes at LogiMAT
J D Neuhaus (JDN) will use the forthcoming LogiMAT exhibition (Stuttgart, Germany 14-16 March) to present visitors with examples from their extensive range of materials handling equipment.
productOverhead crane worker suffers life threatening injuries
The load being lifted was heavier than the crane could safely bear.
productOverhead crane clash six metres up injures man
A Canvey Island engineering firm was sentenced for health and safety breaches after a worker suffered life-changing injuries.
productGuidance on safe use of container lugs
LEEA has co-produced practical guidance and advice on the safe use of container lugs, which are commonly used for connecting ISO shipping containers to lifting equipment.
productBroader range
Verlinde’s Eurochain VR range of electric chain hoists has been widened with the VR16 and VR25 models to cater for loads for up to 5000kg.
articleModulift advances load monitoring capabilities for its spreader beam
The Active Link is a new end unit system with an integrated load cell, compatible with Modulift’s range of spreader beams.
articleNo need for external power supply on new Demag crane
The Demag V-type crane does not need an external power supply for handling and transporting loads, instead drawing energy from regenerative processes and a battery.
productABP’s Port of Garston installs Mantsinen crane
The UK’s leading port operator is set to grow its business in Liverpool after installing the world’s largest hydraulic crane on the north bank of the River Mersey.
productExplosion proof crane systems
J D Neuhaus, a world leader in air hoists, cranes, trolleys and monorail hoists, is introducing a range of C rail and light crane systems for operation with the company’s established and successful mini air hoist range. Both the C rail/suspension tracks and the light crane systems are rated for use in explosion and hazardous dust-laden areas up to ATEX Zone 2, 22.
articleFormaplex boosts production with crane system
Street Crane has helped a leading component manufacturer to boost production at a new 120,000 sq ft manufacturing facility in Portsmouth.
productTough new control for hoists and cranes
JD Neuhaus has developed a new concept for controlling hoists and cranes.
productNew coating for hoist range
J D Neuhaus (JDN) is implementing a new Hydro Coating on its industry-leading hoist range. The coating not only enhances quality and appearance, but is more environmentally friendly.
productShip to shore crane at heart of Grangemouth investment
The Port of Grangemouth, Scotland’s largest container facility, has placed an order with Liebherr for a new multimillion pound ship to shore container crane.
