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.
productToyota Material Handling Europe (TMHE) has launched its first forklift design competition for European design students and 2013 graduates under the coordination of the multi awarded TMHE Design Center. The call for entries has started.
productParticularly popular with service engineering organisations who need to handle a variety of tools, equipment and materials, Penny Hydraulics has been installing cranes with maximum working loads of 150 and 250kg on vans for many years.
productFor the loading or unloading of drums from lorries and containers, for de-palletising, or just moving drums around a workshop or factory site, the St Clare Engineering range of Grab-O-Matic fork attachments and pedestrian drum handlers can provide a safe and efficient solution.
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.
productManufacturer of fluid sealing products, James Walker, is benefiting from a Joloda skate and track system normally used for truck loading of pallets.
productND Lift Trucks has delivered six new forklifts, a new access platform and two sweeping machines to Demag Cranes in Banbury.
productProtema electric lifter can be used as box lifter, sack lifter, reel lifter, drum lifter, crate lifter, bale lifter, tyre lifter and more.
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productThe team behind a British bid to smash the world land speed record has taken delivery of new equipment vital for testing its supersonic, jet powered car.
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productAccording to PARRS, traditional sack trucks have three main problems: the user has to support the load weight, straining their back and shoulders; they don’t go up stairs and kerbs very well; and hands aren’t free to open doors.
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.
productQimarox has developed a modular pallet lift for weights up to 1500 kg…
productWhen Kinnerton prepares for the Easter rush, the company needs to extend its production line to full capacity.
productAny 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.
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.
articleUsers consistently underestimate the weight of booms and scissors. This can lead to serious accidents. Mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) are stable and robust machines that, in the hands of properly trained and familiarised operators, offer a safe and effective way to work at height. However, incorrect setup can cause instability and lead to tip-overs. This is often the result of inadequate assessment of ground conditions, insufficient ground support, poor spreader plate selection or incor
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