productThe new heavy duty and extra heavy duty System Plast modular plastic belts from Emerson’s Power Transmission Solutions business provide a non-skid, energy efficient conveyor surface for moving walkways, automotive assembly lines, car washes, and general material handling of heavy loads, such as barrels, drums, kegs and pallets.
productThe 5000th Kalmar straddle carrier has rolled out of the assembly unit in Stargard Szczecinski, Poland, this week. This Kalmar AutoStrad(TM) is a part of 44 electric straddle carriers to be delivered to Asciano’s Patrick Port Botany terminal in Sydney, Australia early 2014.
productDesigned 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.
productSolving’s latest multi-wheeled Automated Movers have recently been delivered to the A350 centre-section fuselage assembly line in St. Nazaire, France.
productKalmar, part of Cargotec, has launched Gloria – a new range of reachstackers. It is claimed that the fifth generation machines will set the benchmark in terms of productivity, operator comfort, safety and cost effective operation.
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productAn impressive range of hoists, covering lift capacities from 250kg up to a full 100 tonnes, from J D Neuhaus is used worldwide within many heavy-industry applications including shipbuilding and offshore, covering newbuild, refits and repair as well as dismantling.
articleAs 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.
productMoving heavy loads through manufacturing and production processes has never been easier, safer or more efficient as a result of Solving’s dedication to the development of specialised handling equipment.
productA range of air operated hoists manufactured by J D Neuhaus have been designed to provide safe and reliable load handling facilities, with 100% duty ratings and minimum downtimes to maintain maximum production efficiency, no matter how difficult the working conditions.
productThe new Edinburgh tram network’s Gogar depot is using a double girder 6.3 tonne travelling crane to maintain its fleet of 27 trams.
productRUD Chains Ltd is a leading manufacturer of high-quality chain components and systems, is ISO 9001 certified and retain an impressive product portfolio delivering high performance chain products to suit the most demanding applications.
productKalmar has won an order to supply two shuttle carriers to a long-standing customer, Total Terminal International (TTI) Algeciras SAU.
articleIn many production facilities, including galvanising plants, it is necessary for operators to work beneath suspended loads, which are held by chain hoists.
articleMexican canned food producer La Costeña has ordered seven AGVs from Egemin because the components of its existing AGV fleet had become obsolete and could not ensure the required transport volumes.
articleSheffield manufacturer Mechan has side stepped its way into the transport industry’s record books after installing the largest capacity rail traverser in the UK.
articleIndustrial technology provider BIBUS (UK) is rolling out an electric wheel to help move heavy loads. The company says it offers safety and efficiency benefits to the materials handling sector.
productSolving’s latest multi-wheeled automated movers have recently been delivered to the A350 centre-section fuselage assembly line in St. Nazaire, France, to continue a long association with many European Airbus facilities.
productContact Attachments designs and manufactures forklift jibs which are used to transform forklifts into lifting equipment.
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