articleNew trucks use less fuel
Hyster’s H8-16XM forklift trucks use significantly less fuel to do more work than the previous generation models.
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articleSeriously heavy lifting
One of Combilift’s largest capacity models to date – a 28t capacity Straddle Carrier (Combi-SC) – is in operation at Caledonian Modular’s site in Newark. The manufacturer of modular buildings wanted a more efficient and safer way of moving finished modules from the manufacturing facilities to the storage yards.
articleRobur revamped for modern market challenges
New Stanley Handling managing director Alex Payne told HSS editor Simon Duddy he is revamping the business with a swathe of improved Robur products leading the charge.
productHeavy duty lifting
The WBPG, the next generation hoist ring for heavy duty lifting from RUD Chains, can be supplied from 85-200t making it a great product for a wide variety of working environments including heavy engineering, offshore, ship yards, and construction.
productLow temperature load ring
RUD Chains offers over 270 different tested and certified lifting/lashing points, 210 of which are for bolting and 60 for welding.
productEngineering precision
The ability of MasterMover to provide tailored engineering solutions for materials handling applications has led to View Logistics purchasing a second of the company’s pedestrian electric tugs to move heavy stillages.
productLift adaptor
A new adaptor system for lifting light commercial vehicles has been launched by West Midlands-based Somerstotalkare.
productPallet truck scale
Offering a sturdy, reliable tool to weigh loaded pallets, Adam Equipment’s PTS pallet truck scale is cost-efficient and durable.
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.
productDrum handling
Grab-O-Matic drum and materials handling pedestrian equipment provides a safe and efficient solution for areas that are inaccessible to forklifts.
articleManagement should lead on MEWPs
Crushing or trapping is one type of hazard associated with the use of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs). It is vital that operators and managers are aware of the potential hazards they might encounter on jobsites, so that they are better prepared in the event of the unexpected.
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.
productProduction line handling
Wilmat has supplied West Midlands-based Covrad Heat Transfer three track mounted and three battery operated lifts, along with other ancillary equipment, used at key stages of the manufacturing process.
productSouth West service centralised
As part of its ongoing drive to increase the efficiency of its nationwide service operation, Konecranes has consolidated its service provision within South Wales and the South West, with a new centralised facility in Thornbury, South Gloucestershire.
productPlastic-based A frame
Cargopak reports that its plastic-based nesting A frame roll containers are enjoying continued market success, with uptake of the product continuing to gather pace since the product was introduced in 2009.
productEasy heavy load monitoring
Cost-efficient and durable, Adam Equipment’s PTS pallet truck scale has a readability of 0.5kg and maximum capacity of 2000kg.
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.
productWireless link load cells
A year since introducing intermediate capacities of its Radio Telemetry Wireless Link Load Cells (RILL), load cell manufacturer LCM Systems has seen sales of the product double.
productGoing underground
Bradshaw has supplied a vehicle to work within the extensive constraints of underground tunnels in London.
productHoists help build world’s largest observation wheel
Three JD Neuhaus air operated hoists, each providing a 50t lifting capacity have been used in the construction of a 550ft high observation wheel in Las Vegas.
