The official magazine for LEEASA (Lifting Equipment Engineering Association of SA)
UNIC
JUL/AUG 2019
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COVER STORY
Contents
UNIC Spider Mini Cranes making a stand in Southern Africa
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ASSOCIATION NEWS
From the Chairmans Desk
The official magazine for LEEASA (Lifting Equipment Engineering Association of SA)
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AFRICAN NEWS
IDP supplies over 35 Potain cranes for major new development in Egypt
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INDUSTRY NEWS
LiftEx 2019 open for registration
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TOWER CRANES
Raimondi Cranes presents new high-performance luffer with the heaviest lifting capacity Sky Cranes Africa brings knowledge and experience to the table
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OVERHEAD CRANES
11 Morris / ABUS Overhead Cranes supplied and installed at Africa Steel and Tube Copper twin three decades later KBK light crane systems – flexible and affordable
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WOMEN IN THE INDUSTRY
Jennifer Harper
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FORKLIFTS
Hands-on approach to GLTC’s merSETA training Baoli electric forklift for Heneways
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MINI CRANES
With the SPX532, the mini crane is even more intuitive and high performance
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ALL-TERRAIN CRANES
Fifty-two times a pro
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B&B Group +27 (0) 35 787-0679 bob.uniccranes@bbplant.co.za www.bbplant.co.za
Lifting Africa
Managing Editor Surita Marx Tel: +27 (0) 11 475-0010 Cell: +27 (0) 83 281-5761 Email: surita@liftingafrica.co.za Web: www.liftingafrica.co.za Sales: Lusana Mrkusic Email: lusana@liftingafrica.co.za Sub-Editor: Debbie van Rensburg
TRUCK MOUNTED CRANES
Hyva expands EDGE Line with the launch of 19-21 tm family cranes
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HEAVY LIFT
Disruption reduced during bridge installations over i-95 highway Stacked Heat Exchanger Change-Out
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SLIDE SYSTEM
Heavy Machinery rigging - Jack and Slide System
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CRAWLER CRANES
Visions of the Emirates: when the superlative becomes reality
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REPORT BACK
Crowd-pleasing KZN Industrial Technology Expo brings industrial technology solutions under one roof
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INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE
Importance of structural inspection on hydraulic mobile crane booms
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PRODUCTS & SERVICES
RUD presents the first hoist ring that thinks independently Airpes presents Eagle Black Box crane monitoring system How Intelligent Lifting Devices are paying dividends.
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Index to Advertisers Cape Construction Expo 11 Cape Industries Showcase 43 Cranemec 15 Demac 47 Electra Mining Botswana 29 Giovenzana OBC Jacobs Transport 19 Jexpress 9 LEEASA 33, IBC Loadtech 39 MH Dawood 45 Morris Crane Aid IFC Net Logistics 35 Phakamisa 21 Sky Cranes Africa 27 Spider Mini Cranes OFC Titan Equipment 31 Yale Lifting Solutions 23
MOBILE CRANES
Tadano acquisition of Demag mobile cranes ushers in new era
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BUYERS GUIDE 48 Disclaimer Opinions in this Publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of this publication, its editorial board, its editor or its Publishers LEEASA or CMA. The mention of specific products in articles and advertisements does not imply that they are endorsed or recommended by this Publication or its publishers in preference to others of a similar nature, which are not mentioned or advertised. Reliance on any information contained in this journal is at your own risk. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of editorial board makes no representations or warranties, express or implied, as to the correctness or suitability contained and/or the products advertised in this publication. The Publisher shall not be liable for any damages or loss, howsoever arising, incurred by readers of this publication or any other person/s. The Publisher disclaims all responsibility and liability for any damages, includes pure economic loss and any consequential damages, resulting from the use of services or products advertised in this publication. Readers of this publication indemnify and hold harmless the publisher, its officers, employees, and servants for any demand action, application or other proceedings made by any third party and arising out or in connection with the use of any services and/or products or the reliance on any information contained in this publication.
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COVER STORY
UNIC Spider Mini Cranes making a stand in Southern Africa Spider Mini Cranes are small cranes with a large foothold that are the only cranes having passed all mine safety requirements to operate underground, and they’re readily available in South Africa from, UNIC Spider Mini Cranes SA. “We are the sole importer and distributor of spider mini cranes in South Africa and making inroads rapidly into the rest of Africa”, says Bob Fogg, Founder and Chairman of the now 30-year-old B&B Group.“The UNIC Spider Mini Crane is the only crane of its kind that can work underground in mines because of its comprehensive safety features that meet their stringent safety requirements and its ability to access restricted areas”, Fogg affirms. Made in Japan, then shipped to the UK for complete sophisticated SLI’s (Safe Load Indicators) and onboard computerized mechanisms including revolving lights, green and red tower lights, voice-activated buzzer and a hydraulic system that returns to a safe position when the boom is extended too far, or is overloaded, these simpleto-operate cranes offer great reliability with services that owners and renters are able to carry out themselves with standard service kits provided by Spider Mini Cranes SA who are just a phone call away for additional assistance.
Urgent spare parts can be dispatched immediately from their Johannesburg or Empangeni depots. A big plus too is the fact that the spider mini crane is fully computerized with a radio remote. “On top of this,” Fogg says, “we can also install a fire suppressant system when needed by the mines”.
The only replacement parts would be the rubberized tracks, which on average in a mining operation may need replacement once a year, and less so when used in other operations such as manufacturing plants. Warranty claims are almost zero on new machines, “this I strongly believe is as a result of the
Models
URW-295
URW-376
URW-547
URW-706
URW-1006
Capacity
2.9tx1.4m
2.9tx2.5m
4.0tx2.5m
6.0tx3.0m
10tx3.om
Lifting Height
8.8m
14.9m
18.2m
19.5m
22.8m
Working Radius
8.41m
14.45m
17.83m
18.6m
21.9m
Width
600mm
1300mm
1400mm
1670mm
2000mm
Weight
1850kg
3850kg
5010kg
7920kg
14000kg
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where you will find these uniquely adaptable cranes”, Says Fogg, “we have had some rather interesting requests for the use of our cranes as a result of their ability to go anywhere and lift anything. The Spider Mini Crane was recently hired for a landscaping project to lift 2.5-ton rocks out of a garden to make way for a swimming pool, to raise a concrete table to the third floor of a residence and to install a 90 000 litre fish tank at the Cresta Shopping Centre in Randburg".
extensive hours of R&D that the manufacturers put in”, attests Fogg. ‘We also benefit from excellent technical support from the UK based master distributor. With upwards of ten spider mini cranes already working underground in mines throughout Southern Africa and over sixty units sold to date, Bob is positive that these robust machines have made
crane. “There is no other mini crane of this magnitude, mounted on rubberized tracks, in the country”, affirms Fogg. Not only can the URW1006 get into confined spaces, but It is also the only crawler crane that can pick and carry its load. The Spider Mini Cranes are available on a rental basis (with 10 models in the fleet) as well as outright purchase. While the company has
The URW-295 Eco model comes solely as a battery-operated/hybrid crane, having no combustion engine, which suits emission sensitive industries where they are often required to extract and replace robots on the assembly line. The pharmaceutical industry has also given the UNIC Spider Mini Crane the nod, due to this hybrid having both diesel and electric capabilities. The crane can run on diesel outside the plant and once inside, switches over to electric operation, these machines often replacing both forklifts and telehandlers. With enquiries from Namibia, Botswana and the DRC and more enquiries within the borders of South Africa these Spider Mini Cranes are the ultimate combinations of compact size and heavy lifting power that are here for the long haul.
Contact B&B Goup KZN Head Office, Tel: +27 (0)35 787-0679, www.bbplant.co.za, Bob Fogg, Tel +27 (0)82 570-5781, bob.uniccranes@bbplant.co.za, Phil Cooley, Tel: +27 (0)71 118-7145, phil.uniccranes@bbplant.co.za a name for themselves and we’ll be seeing more of them creeping onto purchase orders. Earlier this year, the company brought in the URW1006, a unique, one-of-its-kind, 10-ton spider mini
two URW547’s and a URW1006 in stock for either purchase or a long or short term rental. For new cranes, the general lead time is between 10 – 12 weeks. Mining is not the only industry
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CHAIRMANS DESK
FROM THE CHAIRMANS DESK On 24th July 2019 LEEASA held a one-day CPD conference at the KZN Industrial and Technology Expo – KITE 2019 in Durban. I would like to personally thank everyone who attended the conference which was very well attended and most of all I would like express my gratitude to and appreciation to the presenters that presented subjects of interest to LEEASA members who attended the conference on the day; Ken Greenwood on the Inspections and Testing of Mobile Cranes, Piet Otto on Audit and Code of Practice, Glen Webster on Load Limiter vs Load Indicator, Steve Harper on Telehandlers, Ashley Davis on Monorail Runway Beams and Martin Pieters of Rigger Qualification. Furthermore, I would like to thank Surita Marx and her team from Lifting Africa and the Keraysha Pillay and the staff from Specialised Exhibitions Montgomery who assisted in making the conference a great success. Regarding the request from the members present that LEEASA needs to come up with a guideline for the inspection and testing of Monorail Runway Beams LEEASA and go ahead with a working group of SME to come up with a LEEASA guide on the subject. I would like to thank Ashley Davis for his efforts in putting together the presentation that prompted serious debate on the subject, that has prompted that LEEASA not wait for legislation or SABS for a standard, but comes up with a LEEASA guide line on the 6
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subject as soon as possible that LMI can refer to rather sooner than later as this is a pressing problem in our industry. The subject of man cages still comes up regularly and LEEASA will continue to point out what is already in the DMR 18 Guidelines 2015. My advice is to all those who still are uncertain on the requirements for man cages that you purchase the LEEASA OHS Act and make reference to the DMR 18.8 Guidelines 2015 which the DoL spells out very clearly on what is expected should one wish to make use of a man cage. I would like to once again remind all the registered LMIs of their responsibilities when it comes to their ethics and conduct. I will be bringing across this same message at the next LEEASA National Conference to be held at Birchwood Hotel and Conference Centre, Boksburg on the 8th and 9th October 2019. LMIs are encouraged to attend this event as 2(Two) CPD points can be earned if both days are attended. It is also important for LMIs to stay informed of what is happening in the lifting equipment industry. Some of the subjects that will be presented are: Mobile Cranes Inspection and Testing, Risk of modifying Contactor Controlled Cranes to Frequency Converter Drive units, Telehandlers, Rigger Qualification, Testing of Monorail Runway Beams, Testing of Trestles
and Racking, Audits & Codes of Practice, DRM 22 & EP Act and LEEASA’s annual report. There still seems to be the issue that keeps coming up regarding the testing of trestles and racking/ shelving. The bottom line is that trestles and racking are not and cannot be classified as lifting machines therefore one cannot apply for registration at ECSA for this type equipment and achieve a scope of competence for this type of equipment as an LMI. This means that this kind of work cannot be carried out under the registration at ECSA as an LMI. Once again, I would like to remind all LMIs of their obligation not to practice outside of their own scope of competence as required by Engineering Professions Act 46 (Act 46 of 2000).
ECSA: LEEASA’s approval as a Voluntary Association, has been met according to section 25 of Engineering Professions Act 46 (Act 46 of 2000). LEEASA’s old VA number was VA A0048 which was withdrawn at the end of 2018. This was to meet the new VA framework gazetted in May 2017 in Government Gazette No. 40827 of 2017. Since we have a new ECSA approval in terms of section 25 of EP Act LEEASA new VA number is VA A0028 from this year till 2024.
ECSA Council: On the 22nd August is the next ECSA council meeting that I will
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will be able to take the registration of LMIs into the future.
SABS - SANS: TC 1020: TC1020 WG “SANS 2973 - Wire Rope Jaw Winches” has kicked off with a new work item to develop a much-needed SANS for Wire Rope Jaw Winches. I would like to encourage the industry to get involved at SABS with the standards. It is always a lot easier to stand on the side-lines and pass criticism of the standards but not actually getting involved at SABS with formulating the South African National Standards - SANS.
TC 110 Fork Trucks: Once again, a reminder that SANS 10388 2019 is now available for purchase at SABS and I encourage anyone carrying out inspections and testing on Fork Trucks/lifts to purchase the new amended standard SANS 10388.
Events: On 24th July 2019 LEEASA held a one-day CPD conference at the KZN Industrial and Technology Expo – KITE 2019 in Durban.
Up-coming Events: be attending where a number of ratifications will be carried out by council taken from the high impact committees like the Central Registration Committee, Education Committee and the Investigation Committee that I am involved in. Stemming from the last Council meeting held on the 20th June I attended a WG/Steering Committee meeting at ECSA on the 5th August to develop the ECSA CoP for registered professionals. It was agreed at that meeting that LEEASA as a recognised ECSA VA will be drafting the actual CoP for registered LMIs. ECSA will eventually have a Code of Practice for all the different categories of registration in all the different engineering fields including the specified category for LMIs.
ECSA Investigation Committee - IC On the 24th June I carried out further training for LMI
investigators identified by ECSA as possible investigators on how to conduct an investigation on LMIs who have broken the law e.g. Practiced outside of their scope of competence, conducted themselves in an unethical manner, etc.
LEEASA will be exhibited alongside Lifting Africa at the Cape Construction Expo / Cape Industry Showcase 2019 on the 11th and 12th September 2019 and Electra Mining Botswana 2019 on the 10th, 11th and 12th September 2019.
ECSA Central Registration Committee - CRC
LEEASA national Conference:
On the 16th July ECSA flew me down to Cape Town to carry out training of LMI assessors, moderators and reviewers identified by ECSA as assessors, moderators and reviewers for specified categories on how to conduct assessments, moderation and interviews for LMIs that have applied for registration. The turnout in Cape Town was very poor as only four senior LMIs pitched up for the training which is not an ideal situation as I was hoping for some of the younger LMIs to pitch up. My concern is that the younger generation is not pitching up who
Reminder to all LEEASA members that the LEEASA National Conference will be held at Birchwood Hotel and Conference Centre, Boksburg on the 8th and 9th October 2019. For more information contact Surita Marx on 0832815761 or email info@liftingafrica.co.za or alternatively contact me directly on 0749008378 or visit the LEEASA website www.leeasa.co.za for details. Till next time take care, From your Chairman, Arni Sommer. Lifting Africa - Jul/Aug 2019
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AFRICAN NEWS
IDP supplies over 35 Potain cranes for major new development in Egypt
Over 35 Potain tower cranes are working on the construction of the New El Alamein City, an urban development being built on Egypt’s northern coast. The cranes were sold by International Development Programmes (IDP), Potain’s dealer for Egypt. The high-profile project will offer year-round living and accommodate a population of over 3-million across an area of 21 000 hectares. The new city will house hotels, universities, sports clubs, entertainment outlets, residential units, business centres and even a scientific research centre. The fleet of Potain cranes onsite includes MCT 85, MCT 205, MC 235 C and MC 310 K12 models. All are built at the Potain factory in Zhangjiagang, China and selected for their reliability and performance. Two of the preferred choices for the site are the MCT 85 and MCT 205, both topless models. The MCT 85 is the successor to the hugely popular MCi 85 A. It offers a maximum jib length of 52 metres and a tipping load of 1,1-ton. Its maximum capacity is 5 tons. The MCT 205 is a topless crane with a
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maximum capacity of 10-tons. It can lift 1,75 tons at its maximum jib end of 65 metres. The cranes began arriving on site in 2018, and are configured at working heights of between 40 metres and 180 metres, with jib lengths ranging from 50 metres to 70 metres. The cranes work around the clock rotating between three shifts daily, lifting loads from 5 tons to 12 tons and are expected to be on-site for at least five years. “Using Potain cranes gives the contractors the confidence they need to complete a project of this scale. To date, the feedback on their performance has all been positive. Potain is a trusted brand in Egypt, with the range, reputation and performance to keep a highprofile project like this on track. We also pride ourselves on the parts and service support that we
provide to our customers and that means there’s one less thing to worry about on the job site,” says Noreen Soliman, marketing and communications manager at IDP. Contractors on-site include Redcon and the Red Sea Construction, SIAC Construction, The Arab Contractors, CRC Dorra, Orascom Construction and a joint venture between Hassan Allam Construction and Consolidated Contractors Company. The New El Alamein City is the first in a new generation of millennium cities in Egypt. IDP has been a reliable supplier of Potain cranes to projects in Egypt for the past 44 years. Established in 1974, it is one of Egypt’s leading companies in the supply and service of heavy construction and industrial equipment.
www.manitowoccranes.com
INDUSTRY NEWS
LiftEx 2019 open for registration
Visitor registration is open for LiftEx 2019, which takes place on 13-14 November 2019 at the Marshall Arena, Milton Keynes, UK. In a new development, Day Two of LiftEx 2019 will have a sharp focus on training and knowledge. LEEA Learning & Development and Technical teams will be offering visitors free training sessions and clinics in the Open Learning Zone. This will be an open learning environment for visitors supported by TEAM card assessment sessions, mini-presentations on specific subjects and technical updates, with the opportunity to gain a certificate of CPD attendance. There will also be a programme of speakers delivering Business Support Sessions. These will offer free industry-specific advice to visitors on IT, GDPR, legislation, HR issues, and more. Now in its fifteenth year, LiftEx is the unmissable global event for the lifting industry. It will bring together 100 exhibitors, over 1000 industry professionals attending, two days of educational content as well as the industry awards.
LEEA’s flagship event, LiftEx inspires, educates and unites the industry through educational and technical sessions, presentations on innovation, a packed exhibition floor and the must-attend LEEA Awards dinner. Throughout LiftEx 2019, visitors have the opportunity to join their peers, potential suppliers and customers as well as industry
professionals from a wide range of vertical markets – including rail, construction, renewable energy, civil engineering, entertainment, road & maritime transport, health & safety, utilities and manufacturing.
Contact Liftex, Tel +44 (0) 20 3488-2865, enquiries@L2events.com, www.liftex.org
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TOWER CRANES
Raimondi Cranes presents new highperformance luffer with the heaviest lifting capacity
The Raimondi LR372 is now the heaviest lifting crane in the company’s luffing range. Model’s design engineering builds on the innovations applied in the LR330 Raimondi Cranes has unveiled the latest heavyweight addition to its advanced luffing range, the LR372. Equipped with Raimondi’s next- generation-high-performance winches, the LR372 is a 370 tonmetre class luffing tower crane with a maximum jib length of 60 metres and a maximum capacity of 20,000 kg in two falls configuration. At the maximum radius, the LR372 can lift 3,795 kg using Ultralift mode, making this Raimondi’s most powerful luffing crane to date. "Following our internal tests and procedural checks, the LR372 was in the testing phase for a total of three months. This short period was possible due to the crane's main design engineering aspects being based on the luffing LR330 that was launched last year,” said Eng. Domenico Ciano, Chief Executive Officer, Raimondi Cranes. “One very important feature of the LR372 is that it may be installed on two different types of towers: for an internal climbing system, the new GR5H tower at a width of 2.0 metres, or the 2.3-metre width GR6 tower series (GR6B, GR6 10
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and GR6L inclusive), for standard, external, and internal climbing configurations,” Ciano continued. All of the aforementioned towers are available in different lengths for easy crane configuration. The GR6L towers can be installed on embedded legs and on an 8 x 8 in addition to the new 6 x 6-metre strut cross base with or without travelling system. The GR5H towers can be installed on embedded elements on a 6 x 6-metre strut cross base. Ciano added that to address the technical aspects of the crane’s enhanced design, Raimondi worked closely with its supplier to develop a new motor that would optimize winch performance while reducing energy consumption now implemented in both the LR372 and the LR330. “Raimondi’s engineering team completed the design of our new LR372 in six months, including the new winches installed on the LR372. We have invested more than 2,000 hours between the mechanical and control system designs with a major focus on ease of use, maintenance accessibility,
and structural strength.” The LR372’s luffing movement, using the new 75 kW winch, is equipped with a standard emergency brake. The raise of the jib from 14.5° to 85° takes approximately 2.1 minutes with a full load. "In terms of the hoisting movement, the LR372 is powered by the 110 kW winch with 880-metre rope capacity and is equipped with the hydraulic emergency brake as a standard feature. Thanks to its outstanding drum capacity, the LR372 can work up to 380 metres with two falls and 820 metres with one fall. The LR372 can reach a maximum lifting speed of approximately 256 metres per minute,” said Ciano. He pointed out that the new slewing movement on this crane is driven by the two 15 kW motors fully controlled by inverters, allowing it to reach a slewing speed of 0.8 rpm. “The first two LR372s will be delivered immediately to Raimondi’s official South Korean
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agent, Hansung Prime Co. Ltd., for a noteworthy large-scale development in Busan. The new cranes will be installed to reach heights of 222 metres and 228 metres respectively, with Raimondi’s innovative EC6L external climbing system,” said Eng. Mauro Masetti, Chief Commercial Officer, Raimondi Cranes. "In terms of market relevance, the new LR372 is advantageous as it shares much of the same components of the latest Raimondi models. This allows our customers to build on their existing fleets while ensuring parts commonality and servicing familiarity with Raimondi’s latest technologies,” continued Masetti. “In addition to our early success in South Korea, we anticipate that clients in Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will find that the LR372 meets their needs.”
Contact Mark Bates, Tel: +27 (0)11 312-3379, mark@zlt-cranes.co.za, www.zlt-cranes.co.za
CAPE 11 - 12 September 2019 | Sun Exhibits, GrandWest Cape Town
The MUST ATTEND event for construction professionals in the Western Cape region
Book your stand for 2019 Get in touch to get a tailored exhibiting or sponsorship package to ensure that you achieve the maximum benefits from the expo. Info@capeconstructionexpo.com +27 21 700 5500 www.capeconstructionexpo.com
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Sky Cranes Africa brings knowledge and experience to the table Offering a full turnkey service, from sourcing and designing equipment to the final installation and certification, Jacques Roux, managing director of Sky Cranes Africa understands the importance of meeting every client’s requirements. Lifting Africa sat down to talk cranes with him. Finding time in Roux’s schedule for an interview is near impossible. More often than not he is on-site working with his team. It speaks directly to his hands-on approach, I realise when I finally manage to track him down. Trained as an electrician he found himself in the crane industry without any specific intention. “I had done my apprenticeship and heard about a company looking for a tower crane electrician. I was a trade electrician and I thought why not apply? I have been working on cranes ever since,” he says. It was in 2000, having worked for some of the big names in the industry, that Roux and his wife, Karen, decided to set up shop for themselves. The real change for them, however, came in 2015 when they not only changed the company’s name to Sky Cranes Africa but also introduced new technology and ideas. "We do the entire turnkey project on-site from beginning to end followed by maintenance and inspection services once the equipment is up and running," he says emphasising not only the knowledge that his team brings but also the experience. “I know experience and knowledge are the key factors to a better 12
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overall crane installation. There is a process that has to be followed to make sure not only that the equipment is prepared and installed
properly, but also done safely and in the optimal location.”He says where to put a crane is as important as the actual erection
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of the equipment. “It might seem simple enough when you are putting the crane up, to think it can go anywhere as there is no building yet, but what will the site look like after construction when the crane has to be dismantled? If there is now a building prohibiting the dismantlement one has a serious problem.” According to Roux, this is why companies are best advised to use experts when buying or hiring cranes. "We give a complete solution that allows the client to sit back and relax and do their business, while we handle their entire crane requirements.” In the current economic climate saving costs are often a driving force in decision making, but Roux warns that the consequences can be dire and far more expensive if people preparing, modifying and installing cranes don’t have the skills, knowledge and necessary experience. No corner-cutting It's an industry, says Roux, where there is no room for mistakes. "If we do something wrong it can cost someone's life. Having reputable and knowledgeable teams on hand to deal with crane installations is essential from a safety point of view as well.” He says once decisions are made as to where the crane must go the next important step is preparing a concrete basis for the crane to stand on. “It must be able to withstand the downward pressures executed by the tower crane. There are a lot of logistical factors to consider when it comes to erecting cranes, loading, transporting, choosing the correct mobile cranes for the lifts, ground conditions, safety files and so many more. We do it all including the load testing and certification that is required.” Renowned for their tower crane rentals, crane erections and dismantling services, Roux says there is still a market for crane sales. “We also have a well-stocked spares warehouse and a breakdown team that can address any crisis at a
moment’s notice.” This ensures the client's downtime is kept to a minimum. "A crane that is not working on site is costing money. We have therefore made sure that we have a crew that is well trained in all aspects of tower crane repairs, electrical or mechanical, old or new cranes, any make or model." For Roux, it is about having diversity in the business to service all aspects of the industry. "One of our industry's biggest challenges is skills. Some people simply don't understand the danger of a crane," he says. His advice is to not underestimate the process of erecting and dismantling a crane. “The process is very specific and skipping one step can have dismal consequences.” Staying ahead of the curve It’s a tough industry, he admits. “We believe in staying ahead in the game by always improving our
knowledge and skills. We attend as many courses as possible and make sure we are familiar with every new crane that is developed especially in terms of the electrical systems.” "In these economic times, there is a lot of pressure on operators as equipment have to last longer, but also work harder. Our emphasis is to know as much about cranes regardless if they are available in South Africa or not. A lot of effort goes into research knowing which cranes are operational in the country and which will be available here soon. With that, we do a lot of skills development so that we can look after those cranes once they are here.”
Contact Jacques Roux, Sky Cranes Africa, Tel: +27 (0)83 648-3901, jacques@skycranesafrica. co.za, www.skycranesafrica.co.za Lifting Africa - Jul/Aug 2019
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11 Morris / ABUS Overhead Cranes supplied and installed at Africa Steel and Tube Morris Cranes, a Division of Morris Material Handling SA (Pty) Ltd, a whollyowned South African company and the Sub - Saharan agent of ABUS Kransysteme GmbH has supplied and installed lifting equipment at Africa Steel and Tube in Johannesburg, South Africa. Africa Steel and Tube (Pty) Ltd is a recently established steel tube manufacturer specialising in precision drawn steel tubing (round, square, regular and tubing and lip channel). Located in Alrode, Johannesburg on a 40 000m2 site, as specialists in the industry their priority is to focus on and understand what their customer’s unique requirements are and ensure they meet these requirements through effectively managing their customers’ expectations and requests. High-quality service performance and delivery are key when dealing with the team at Africa Steel and Tube. Morris Material Handling SA (Pty) Ltd and ABUS are proud to have been involved with Africa Steel and Tube in the establishing of their new factory and business entity. The following equipment was supplied and installed. • X2 of 5-ton ELK Single Girder 14
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ABUS Cranes with a 23.98-metre Span and a 5.28-metre height of lift • X4 of 5-ton ELK Single Girder ABUS Crane with a 25-metre Span and a 5.36-metre height of lift
• All 5-ton cranes will be utilised in the handling of smaller diameter round and square tubing. • X1 of 10-ton ELK Single Girder ABUS Crane, with a 23.12-metre
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Span and a 5.2-metre height of lift • X2 10-ton ELK Single Girder ABUS Cranes with a 25-metre Span and a 5.2-metre height of lift • The 10-ton cranes are used for the larger sections of round and square tubing and lip channels. • X1 25-ton ZLK Double Girder ABUS Crane with a 25-metre Span 5.98-metre height of lift • X1 of 32-ton ZLK Double Girder
ABUS Crane with a 23.12-metre Span and a 5.84-metre height of lift These cranes are utilised in the coil handling section Africa Steel and Tube will continue their objective to become the top service provider in Africa in terms of delivering essential capabilities of efficient and reliable service, quality assurance, marketing, logistics and finance.
Morris and ABUS wish the team at Africa Steel and Tube great success in their development in the tubing and steel industry.
Contact Morris / Crane Aid, Tel: +27 (0)11 748-1000, sales@morris.co.za, www.morris.co.za
Crane Safety Consultants Terex / OEM Mobile Crane Spare Parts Teufelberger / Redaelli Steel Wire Ropes Inspection, Load testing & Examination of Lifting Machines On Site Familiarisation Training for Maintenance Personnel & Operators Supply, Installation & Calibration of 3B6 & Greer Crane Safe Load Indicators
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Copper twin three decades later Thirty years’ reliable duty in a corrosive environment has won Condra a repeat order from Lonmin Platinum for an overhead tankhouse crane to replace an identical machine delivered three decades ago. The original crane was installed in 1990 at Lonmin’s Middelkraal Farm refinery outside Marikana, North West Province, where it lifts and positions copper plates and slabs within the acid tanks used during the electrolytic refining process. During this final phase, anodic copper slabs with a 99 percent purity attained during three prior processes are suspended by the crane in large tanks filled with an electrolyte solution of copper sulphate and sulphuric acid. Small, thin sheets of pure cathodic copper are then positioned between these anodes and an electric current applied. Copper ions leave the anodic slabs and move through the electrolyte to place themselves on the cathodic sheets, which after time become thick copper plates of 99,99 percent purity, ready for removal by the tankhouse crane for rinsing and despatch to factories that produce copper products.Lonmin’s doublegirder electric overhead travelling crane has a span of 19,9 metres, a 16
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capacity of 5 tons, a lifting height of 7,7 metres and two lifting speeds of 2 and 8 metres per minute. Long-travel speed over the 42 metres of the tankhouse is 80 metres per minute. Condra has delivered to other refineries tankhouse cranes with long-travel speeds as high as 140 metres per minute, more than three times the speed of a standard crane and about as fast as an average person’s jogging speed. “To cater for a possible customer need for higher speeds in the future, we have included in Lonmin’s new crane provision for an easy upgrade to frequency drives,” explained Condra’s managing director Marc Kleiner. “Condra is currently investing in improved digital loadcells to further improve reliability across our tankhouse line in general, even though the reliability of the Marikana crane was well proven over a period of three decades,” he said.
Lonmin’s new tankhouse crane will incorporate features from Condra’s design library that move it beyond the company’s current generation of tankhouse cranes. These include four LED girder downlights to illuminate the work area, remote crane control with a pendant back-up, an electrical control panel fitted with acid filtration ventilation to cater for the corrosive tankhouse environment, and a special paint finish for the same reason. Quality control will include inspection and certification at defined stages of manufacture, and there will be magnetic particle inspection of the welding seams to ensure airtight girders and the avoidance of corrosion on the internal faces. Ordered in April, the crane will be delivered before the end of August.
Contact Condra (Pty) Ltd, Tel: +27 (0)11 776-6000, sales@condra.co.za, www.condra.co.za
Women in the Industry Challenges faced in the Lifting industry I think the biggest challenge is to convince companies that load testing is not a ‘grudge purchase’ but a legal requirement that ensures the safety of its most important asset – its people. Furthermore, another challenge is encouraging companies to plan their load testing to prevent last minute panic, particularly when equipment is commissioned in the field and it urgently needs to be tested which creates stress for the customer. Something few people know about you I enjoy Opera and classical music. Management style I have an open-door policy and believe in leading by example. Furthermore, I invest in my staff and show appreciation for everything they do. Your staff are your greatest asset and it’s important to treat them with respect and dignity. I am also open to listening to their ideas. I am very involved with the day to day running of the business and as such, have a close working relationship with staff. Personal best achievement On the personal front, my biggest achievement is my son Alex. Being a mother has taught me patience and allowed me to experience unconditional love. Professional best achievement
Academic Qualifications
This is our ninth year in the Lifting Industry. We have grown considerably over the past nine years and ensured that our service levels have been maintained despite our growth. We still enjoy a close relationship with our customers and strive to ensure we provide an effective and painless load testing solution. We have grown with technology and recently adopted a paperless system. Being able to not only grow rapidly within a competitive industry but also maintain our standards and excellent service has been a phenomenal achievement and experience for me.
I have obtained numerous diplomas, from accounting to credit management.
Person who has had the biggest influence on your life and career
First Employer
My mother. She taught me to be positive regardless of the situation. She also taught me that happiness if a perspective and not a circumstance and to have a sense of humour. She is one of the strongest willed people I have ever met.
Jennifer Harper, Partner at Alpha Load testing
First National Bank First Salary R1200 per month Achievements Starting a business. Beginning from scratch and literally doing everything by yourself and watching the company grow. It has been an incredible learning curve for me, professionally and personally and is the culmination of obtaining many years of experience in finance as well as an understanding of the importance of customer relationships and service excellence.
What Women’s Month means to you and what advice you have for young women starting out in the industry
It is wonderful that the focus can been shone on women for one month of the year. It is a form of recognition of what all women have achieved and can achieve. Woman have an incredible tolerance for endurance. Through sheer tenacity we can achieve what we set our minds too. I would advise young women entering the industry to stay out of office politics. To learn as much as possible. To manage their time carefully and to enjoy what they are It has taught me that the antidote for worry is action and to always be positive and that every obstacle is a challenge doing. A career is something to be enjoyed. It is not just a means to an end for a salary. and not a dead end.
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KBK Light Crane systems – flexible and affordable Super light, highly flexible and affordable, Demag’s KBK Light Crane Systems are easily adaptable to customers’ lifting requirements. Launched 50 years ago, they have been perfected over time and with their modular system can be combined to create individual suspension monorail, suspension crane, pillar and wall-mounted slewing jib crane solutions. They can also be modified at any time and be integrated easily into any production line. One of the most popular in South Africa is the KBK Aluline Light Crane system. The extremely low weight aluminium overhead crane system enables the design of almost any overhead suspension crane or monorail system with outstandingly smooth operation. KBK Aluline is the light-weight element of our KBK light crane system – and the right solution wherever a track and crane installation has to provide high performance for a low weight. It is used in a very wide range of applications. The aluminium overhead crane system enables you to design almost any overhead suspension crane or monorail system with outstandingly smooth operation. Single or Double-girder Suspension Cranes from our KBK light crane 18
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system enable you to achieve fast and reliable area-serving overhead handling and exact positioning of a wide variety of goods.
enable all types of work pieces to be lifted and transported quickly and easily and deposited gently and precisely.
Larger loads can also be moved beyond the crane runway using Overhang and Extending Cranes from our KBK Light Crane System. These cranes are fitted with crane girders that extend beyond the width of the crane runway, up to 2,500 mm beyond the runway span.
Demag’s KBK Stacker Cranes make it possible to complete all storage and handling tasks in one operating cycle without the need for ladders, order-picking trolleys or similar equipment. Unit loads, containers or pallets weighing up to 500 kg can be safely and reliably transported, sorted and stored.
An outstanding example for the versatility of our KBK light crane system is the KBK Manipulator Crane. It can be designed to meet the exact needs of a wide variety of loads, processes and production conditions. They reliably accommodate kick-up forces with great positioning accuracy – and at high operating speeds. Another option is the KBK Suspension Monorail from our KBK light crane. This system is specifically designed for linear, overhead handling for complex installations. Manually handling and combining or moving relatively light loads is more often time consuming for employees. Together with a wide selection of hoist units, our Pillar Mounted Slewing Jibs and Cranes installed direct at the workplace
And lastly, KBK Portal Cranes are the ideal solution wherever a permanent crane would be too complicated or cannot be installed. They run on solid, even floors and can be easily manoeuvred in any direction. This makes them ideal for a wide variety of loading and unloading operations in your factory as well as for maintenance and repair work. All Demag’s Light System Cranes come with the significant benefit of being adjustable to any requirements.
Contact Demag Cranes, Tel: +27 (0)11 898-3500, richard.roughly@konecranes. co.za, www.demagcranes.com
SPECIALISED TRANSPORT
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Hands-on approach to GLTC’s merSETA training Goscor Lift Truck Company has created a new learning centre for its merSETA-accredited training. The new facility is co-located with the company’s Rebuild Centre to give learners a platform to experience more hands-on training. To sharpen its technical skills, Goscor Lift Truck Company (GLTC) established its own Training Centre at the beginning of September 2017. The Training Centre was aimed at providing refresher courses and continuous product training for GLTC technicians. Since last year when GLTC became merSETA accredited, the facility has jointly been used for both merSETA training and refresher courses for GLTC technicians. Lex Winson, National Service Manager at GLTC, explains that the company has since created a separate learning facility for its merSETA training. The new facility is co-located with GLTC’s Rebuild Centre and the new arrangement promotes more hands-on training as learners now have the platform to work on machines that come in for rebuild from start to finish. GLTC established its dedicated Rebuild Centre in March 2017, which is purely focused on refurbishing and rebuilding ex-long term rental and trade-in units. For their practical lessons, learners used to shadow service technicians in the workshop or would go out for 20
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customer repairs with experienced technicians. Stephen Webb, merSETA trainer at GLTC, says the previous arrangement didn’t give them a good practical exposure as they didn’t get to work on every component of the machine – they were just working randomly on different repair jobs that were available at the time. Winson explains that because GLTC’s equipment is maintained correctly, breakdowns are less and if they are there, they are very minor. As a result, having learners going out with service technicians
for minor repair jobs or breakdowns didn’t really give them much practical experience. “Co-locating the new merSETA learning centre with the Rebuild Centre now allows learners to work on a machine from start to finish, which gives them a good hands-on training, especially considering the amount of machines that we are rebuilding at the moment.” Step forward Despite pushing a more hands-on approach to the training regime, Winson reiterates that GLTC still
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follows merSETA modules 100%. “The merSETA modules are done in the classroom and we cannot deviate from them. We have just gone a step forward by exposing our learners to more practical training, which gives them a better understanding of the real technical world,” says Winson. A major advantage of this setup, according to Webb, is that it teaches learners to look at a lift truck in-depth, whereas in the past it was just a rough look at certain components. “Learners are now more involved – they work on machines all the way from the condition report stage to the actual completion of the repair/ rebuild job,” says Webb. “The condition report is what gives them an understanding of what needs to be repaired on the lift truck. They will have also have to associate the failures they have identified in the report with the relevant part numbers for them to be able to put a quotation together. The whole point here is that we are exposing them to the daily practical work they will need to do when they qualify,” says Winson. Second intake GLTC’s merSETA training
programme duration is 18 months. Webb explains that the timeline is extendable if ever they are running out of time. The training institution can apply to merSETA for extension. However, GLTC is well on time with its first and current intake of seven trainees. Winson says the second intake will be enrolled soon and it will have four additional trainees. He explains that an intake of four people per enrolment is more ideal than the seven they had in the first class. “Seven is a bit too much for a single trainer. What we have done with the first class is that we split them up into two groups.
They started off together in the theoretical part of the programme and once they had finished the required number of modules to start with, they were then split into two groups. Half the team continued with theoretical training, while the other half went into practical. They are then swopped around every three months between theory and practical,” concludes Winson.
Contact Goscor Lift Truck Company, Tel: +27 (0)11 079-5494, www.goscorlifttrucks.co.za
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Baoli electric forklift for Heneways Heneways, one of the leading freight management and logistics operators in South Africa, has taken delivery of the Baoli KBE 25 electric forklift from Smith Power Equipment, a South African importation and distribution company representing leading global equipment brands. For internal warehouse usage to handle food-grade products in its facility, Heneways went into the market for an electric forklift. Paul Hulley, Warehouse & Distribution Manager at Heneways, says the KBE 25 ticked all the right boxes for the freight management company. However, it's competitive pricing against other brands in the local market, complemented by the aftermarket support reputation of Smith Power Equipment, largely influenced the buying decision. The unit, delivered in June this year, is said to deliver “flawless” performance. We have deployed it for picking, staging and dispatching of stock for our food grade product customers,” explains Hulley. The KBE 25 joins a fleet of other nine machines already in Heneways’ fleet, varying from reach trucks, electric and diesel forklifts. The 2,5-t KBE 25 is a four-wheel electric lift truck with a 48 V power supply which guarantees greater productivity and economy. With a load capacity of 2 500 kg, the unit provides excellent handling. 22
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"Top class electronic components have been used. The traction and lifting motors are manufactured by an Italian company, SME, a worldwide manufacturer of highquality motors. Also manufactured by SME is the electronic controller, the ‘heart' of the lift truck, which accurately controls every lift truck function and provides the high performance this series is capable of," says Thami Mavuso, Sales Representative – Construction Division. The KBE lift truck is equipped standard with a curve speed reduction system and the main driving functions can be parameterised. The driver can directly choose between the various performance levels via the display, for example, selecting a reduced performance profile for more delicate handling. Smith Power has been supplying the Baoli range of materials handling equipment since late last year. Through the distributorship agreement, Smith Power added Baoli’s range of diesel, electric and LPG forklifts, as well as stackers and pallet trucks to its stable. KION Baoli is a brand of forklift trucks that was founded in China in 2003 and acquired in 2009 by the KION Group, the European market leader and the world's secondlargest manufacturer of warehouse technology. In 2017, the KION Group went on to establish Baoli EMEA, a new organisation which replaced and expanded the previous Baoli structure in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, currently covering 26
countries, but with the ambitious aim of covering 86 markets in the region in just a few years. In South Africa, the brand has gained early traction in the market, benefitting from Smith Power’s knowledge of the market, as well as the extended
branch and dealer network.
Smith Power Equipment Tel: +27 (0)11 284-2000, robertk@smithpower.co.za, www.smithpower.co.za
FOR ALL YOUR LIFTING SOLUTIONS Tel 011 794 2910 Email info@yalelift.co.za (General) crm@yalelift.co.za (Sales) www.yale.co.za
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With the SPX532, the mini crane is even more intuitive and high performance Introducing SPX532, the new model of Jekko mini crane that marks a sea change between the old and new design system. A more intuitive, cutting edge and easy to use mini crane The Jekko mini crane “grows up” and takes a brand new direction in which concepts such as simplicity, immediacy, performance and efficiency come together in the same machine. We are talking about the new SPX532 - developed by the Italian company, an international leader in the mini crane sector - that incorporates important innovations such as a cutting-edge stabilising system, a sophisticated electronic and hydraulic system, greater ease of use, increased lifting capacity, an updated design and a new and user friendly radio remote control. “The new SPX532 project is the result of having listened to the precise needs of an increasingly large and continuously evolving market, that of special lifting – explains Jekko Export Manager Alberto Franceschini - Our pioneering experience gained over twenty years in the mini crane sector, combined with comprehensive knowledge of the truck-mounted crane sector, has allowed Jekko to develop a product that combines sophisticated solutions used in the world of mobile cranes with the simplicity 24
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and sturdiness typical of truckmounted cranes. The SPX532 signals a very important change in direction in the design and creation of new products, which will inevitably impact on the development of future products. Machines that are not only innovative and sophisticated as they
were in the past but also easy to use and available to an increasingly wide customer base." The result is the most intuitive mini crane of all time, able to guarantee high-level performance. The largest mini crane in its segment able to pass through a single door, it offers substantial lifting capacity
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concerning its weight, dimensions and stabilization area. Important new features include the 1-ton hydraulic jib, the maximum height of which, at 17.3 metres, can be compared to that of a higher category of crane, and an updated design with more sophisticated and resistant materials, so a column reinforced with two pistons and a sump that is no longer in fibreglass but in steel. New performance levels The SPX532 stands out for its maximum lifting capacity of 3.2 tons. The biggest new feature is the possibility to lift using both the hook block and hoist method. The stability system has been updated so that slewing goes from 0° to 90° for each outrigger (previously 0° to 45°); it is also possible to adjust outrigger tilting angle. This allows for more stabilization areas and more work areas, allowing the crane to work in conditions that would never have been possible before, all thanks to a sophisticated yet simple sensor system. New jib position The position of the resting jib is initially found inside the column, the jib easily installed thanks to an innovative hooking system. This means a significant reduction in jib installation and disassembly times. The operator can, therefore, decide to store the jib in three ways, the jib either at rest on the column, on the ground or resting under the main arm. The first two ways allow the operator to work with the main arm, the last with the jib installed, with the great advantage of not having to put it to rest until the work is finished (as was necessary with the previous versions). Thanks to a double pump, the jib also allows for simultaneous use of both the extension and angle functions, for greater flexibility and precision. New hydraulic system The SPX532 is equipped with a sophisticated hydraulic system that allows the crane to work with smooth and extremely precise movements. This is possible thanks to the use of the digital
hydraulic pump that, together with the control electronics and an intuitive radio remote control, allows for active dynamic control of the crane's movements, so the customer can select the ideal work method based on-site requirements. User-friendly radio remote control The new Jekko radio remote control is designed to be userfriendly. All mini crane functions can be activated or deactivated directly via the radio remote control, using selectors that link to intuitive screens. Four different configurations can be selected on the radio remote control to facilitate the operator’s work and guide the various operations: pick & carry, crane, outrigger ascent and descent, belts and crossbeam slewing. Engine: both battery and diesel/ electric Always attentive to environmental issues, Jekko offers the best lithium battery solution available on the market, the fruit of five years of investment and research. The SPX532 is available in an "environmentally friendly" lithium battery version, top of the range in terms of its lifespan and charging speed. Alternatively, the SPX532 comes with a diesel engine combined with a single-phase (220V - 2.2 kW) or three-phase electric motor (400V - 5.5 kW). Depending on the workplace and requirements, the operator can easily switch from one solution to
the other with significant flexibility of use. Telemetry Thanks to the J-Connect system and the use of a data SIM, the SPX532 can be connected to the internet. Via a specifically created portal, the crane can be monitored remotely by the customer, vendor and Jekko technical support staff. Competitive advantage Thanks to its numerous innovations, the SPX532 has already received significant interest at the recent 2019 edition of Bauma. The fact that it’s a simple and intuitive machine makes it ideal for both end-users and rental fleets. “It will be the most high-performing single door machine on the market - explains Jekko CEO Diego Tomasella - The SPX532 is the first mini crane created as part of the project to update the entire range and this result is possible thanks to the use of sophisticated materials and easily controlled electronics. Our markets of reference are primarily Germany, Holland and Belgium, followed by France, Spain, UK, Italy, Asia, the Middle East and America. Expectations are high and the numerous orders already received at Bauma confirm that we are moving in the right direction”.
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Fifty-two times a pro
In the Münsterland, agriculture is still a world for farmers in which all is right. Looking to the future also means sustainable investments. As is the case around the town of Oelde, where Jandt Kranvermietung GmbH used its new ATF 100G-4 to actively support the construction of a manure silo with a two-day operation. The ATF 100G-4 is the second TADANO all-terrain crane in Jandt’s 22-crane fleet, headquartered in Bielefeld. The cranes are mainly used for crane hire and heavy transport. Twenty-five of the thirty Jandt employees are crane drivers. One of them is Tim Heck. For years he has been well versed enough to do his job like a pro even with two winches. And at the same time, he's so experienced in dealing with different environmental conditions that he is happy for safety reasons to be able to use the unique Lift Adjuster from TADANO at any time. Strong even when setting up Tim Heck's assignment: carefully lift the concrete parts into a vertical position and set them down precisely. The 52 parts, each weighing 4.5 tons, form the circular wall of the manure silo, which was erected in two days with 26 concrete parts per day. Even before the lift, the qualities of the 100-ton crane were evident. An example: efficient setup. 26
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Positioning the 19.6-ton counterweight and manually set up the outrigger beams in a little while. The asymmetrical outrigger base that Tim Heck appreciates so much was not required this time because of the space available: “This time there's enough space and we’re standing level. Otherwise, however, the asymmetrical outrigger base is a great thing which allows me to properly support the crane for each sector. And this along with the maximum possible allowed load capacity individually per sector,” says crane operator Tim Heck. He adds: “In addition, there is no axle in front of the outriggers on the 100. This means that we can set up the outrigger beams more quickly and safely by hand, especially on uneven terrain or steep slopes. This saves a lot of time.” A two-winch operation for parts weighing 4.5 tons Jandt Kranvermietung GmbH opted for the two-winch option for the purchase of its new 100 series
crane. This is already paying off with this job. It was possible to optimally rotate and turn each of the 4.5-ton concrete parts. And above all: this was possible without any edges making contact with the ground as the piece was moved from a horizontal to a vertical position. Damage to a concrete edge during positioning was thus avoided. Each lift lasted about ten minutes. And was carried out with a counterweight of 19.6 tons, a boom length of 33 metres plus 1.6 metres for the heavy-duty jib and a lifting height of 38.1 metres. “Each TADANO is a typical TADANO, so it’s absolutely reliable and robust and so on. But for me, each TADANO has its own ingenuity. Here, it’s the outrigger, the additional superstructure engine and – for our ATF 100G4 in particular – the fact that it is equipped with two winches. And that the crane can be safely operated despite the additional winch,”, says crane operator Tim
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Heck. This is ensured above all by two features. First: Load Sensing. This ensures there is always enough oil in the hydraulic circuit. Sensitive rotating and moving of both joysticks and thus the control of both winches is guaranteed at all times. And second: the Lift Adjuster. This ensures that the load is picked up without swinging even when the second winch is used. This makes for stress-free lifting for the crane operator. And in between stress-free waiting. Finally, Tim Heck didn't have to struggle during lifts with exhaust fumes and engine noise from the superstructure engine located behind the crane's driver cabin. At the same time, his company saved several litres of fuel per operating hour thanks to the two-engine concept. All-around safe investment Tim Heck is accordingly confident about the coming years of working with the all-terrain crane even after only this second deployment of the
ATF 100G-4: "I drove TADANO's 70 models for a long time. It just kept going and going and going. And I expect to have the same good experience with the 100. I'm sure of this."
Contact Matthias Schneider, Tadano, Tel: +49 9123 185 5495, matthias.schneider@tadano. com
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Hyva expands EDGE Line with the launch of 19-21 tm family cranes Hyva is proud to announce the launch of the latest family (19-21 tm) in its new EDGE Line to further strengthen its position in truck-mounted cranes with a range which now spans from 1 to 165 tm and offering the best warranty in the industry today. Designed to complement the already successful 9 tm and 1316 tm lines, the new product family means that Hyva now offers solutions for every industry and application, from mining to maintenance, construction to car recovery. The 19-21 tm class is designed to meet all lifting requirements and comprises of 14 models and 5 different boom configurations: HT – Telescopic Boom (2 models) Compact, light, simple telescopic boom with side extensions. Less space required for installation, easy to operate, ideal for applications such as car recovery. HB – Basic Articulated Boom (2 models) Light booms and extensions. Flexible, optimises cost and performance. HC – Double Linkage Articulated Boom (6 models).High performance double linkage, one on column and one on second boom, with Liftrod 28
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Articulated System (LAS). Ideal solution for complex, difficult to reach situations HC-K – Double Linkage, Short Retractive Secondary Boom (2 models) High performance, heavy duty. Installed on compact wheelbase trucks and designed for the delivery of large loads, this crane is perfect for construction applications. HC-e – Double Linkage, Endless Slewing Boom (2 models) High performance, endless slewing. Faster cycle times, faster coverage of the working area. Depending on the crane model, there are up to 8 extensions, standard and auxiliary activations for attachments (by hose coiler or slides), a choice of jibs and winches, top seat or stand-up platform, and, LED working lights. With a focus on safety and stability, the Hyva EDGE Line has been designed to make crane operations
easier, safer, quicker and simpler. To achieve this, the cranes include a range of innovations which improve operator efficiency and safety, while increasing productivity. These innovations include: • Dynamic Load Diagram, which provides advance verification of crane lifting capacity based on truck stability. • Magic Touch, which allows automatic folding and unfolding to transport and working positions. • Ergonomic Control Station, which has integral crane and stabiliser controls, an ergonomic working position, and a userfriendly interface which delivers improved operator efficiency and safety together with increased productivity. • Slewing System, which is designed to achieve the best-in-category wide slewing angle of 425 degrees. “With our new EDGE Line cranes,
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we now offer a first-class lifting experience and the best available warranty. Our cranes deliver excellent capabilities across the truck-mounted crane range, in a variety of configurations,” explained Davide Catellani, Line of Business Director Cranes. “And, with stateof-the-art design, new hydraulics and electronics we are delivering choice, performance, safety and ease of use throughout our new range.” The EDGE Line is produced in a new dedicated crane assembly line in Poviglio, Italy, developed according to the best-in-class manufacturing principles in terms of quality and efficiency. Hyva is ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified. Hyva EDGE Line comes with the best warranty conditions available in the industry today – 3 years general and 5 years on structural parts.
Contact Hyva Southern Africa, Tel: +27 (0)11 822-1446, enquiries.sa@hyva.com, www.hyva.com/en-za/
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Disruption reduced during bridge installations over i-95 highway
Due to it reaching the end of its natural lifespan, the Connecticut Department of Transport (DoT) needed to replace I-95 bridgework that had stood since 1958. At the same time, it needed to ensure this crucial civil work had the minimum possible impact on residents. Taking advantage of ALE's expertise, two bridge superstructures, weighing 726 tons (800 US tons) and 817 tons (900 US tons), could be constructed at the roadside over several months, then transported the final few metres only at the time of installation. This allowed the job to be completed using just two weekend closures. The bridges form the intersection of highway i-95 and highway 1 in Stamford, Connecticut, USA. ALE’s scope was to position both new bridge sections, following on from work by the client to demolish the old bridge sections in-situ. The bridges were built at the installation height of 7,320mm (24 ft) by the client within the infield area of the northbound onramp. During early May, ALE mobilised both its SPMT equipment and specific falsework required for the job. To ensure the bridge girders were 30
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evenly loaded during the move, ALE imported high-capacity modular beams from its research & development centre in Europe. These were installed on top of the SPMTs, forming much of the falsework required for the job. On June 1st the first bridge installation took place, taking a total of just 6 hours. The following weekend, the second section of the bridge was installed. This required reconfiguration of the falsework, as the elevations of each bridge section, differed. Both bridges were approximately 24 metres wide and 64 metres long (80 x 210 ft), took the shape of a parallelogram and were installed on a slope. They also had been designed with strict support points very close to either end, further increasing the need for millimetreaccuracy in each lift. Throughout the planning and execution stages of the project,
ALE liaised with the Connecticut DoT, and with local third-party engineering companies to ensure all required documentation was in place. During each lift, the bridges were supported by 56 axle lines of SPMT, in combination with around 280 tons (308 US tons) of steelwork and high-capacity modular beams. This equipment was positioned throughout the lift exactly in line with each of the structures' two bases. This work allowed the Connecticut DoT to restore normal traffic flow as planned – in fact, on both weekends the route was re-opened a full day ahead of schedule. The bridge is now providing a key transport link serving approximately 150,000 vehicles daily.
Contact ALE Heavy Lift, d.shaw@ale-heavylift.com,
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Stacked heat exchanger change-out
A 500-ton capacity heavy-track HT500 hydraulic skidding system from Hydra-Slide was used to change-out a stacked heat exchanger at a refinery. HCR accepted a scope of work that covered the emergency removal of a 130 tons (260,000-lb.) stacked heat exchanger and its replacement with a new 140 tons (279,000-lb.) unit. The principle complications were caused by major obstructions onsite, a tight schedule, and project delays inherited from other contractors. The HT500 engineered 100-ton capacity modular support stands, and Hydra-Pac synchronous hydraulic power unit, all from Hydra-Slide, was selected for the task alongside additional equipment from HCR's diverse fleet. Hydra-Slide heavy track skidding systems are one of the most costeffective and accurate methods for moving, loading or unloading all types of heavy loads where a rigid, load carrying track is required. The HT500 has a total height of only 20 cm (8"), saving jacking time and suiting the product for use in confined spaces. It is engineered for pushing 500 tons and pulling 250 tons with a standard double track layout. Darren Scruggs, senior account manager at HCR, said: "The slide system was one of the major components of the heavily engineered concept that we pitched 32
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Obstructions and restricted access presented challenges onsite.
to the refinery. Without removing overhead structure beams, a jackand-slide solution was the only
viable option. We worked closely with Hydra-Slide to put together a robust proposal and upon winning
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the contract, we placed orders for the necessary equipment, which remains in our fleet.” The full scope of work included transportation of the old exchanger to its manufacturer, transportation of the new 8 metres (27 ft. 6 in.) by 2.3 metres (7 ft. 6 in.) by 4.5 metres (15 ft.) exchanger to the refinery, and final installation in the same position as the original. HCR also employed a 500-ton capacity Enerpac gantry to load and offload the exchangers on a dual lane, eight-line trailer. The project took five days to complete and was delivered on schedule. Michael Barry, general rigging superintendent at HCR, said: “The [existing] stacked exchanger was sitting on 1.2 metres (4 ft.) -high concrete pedestals; we used crib stacks and pipe stands to support the slide track at 1.2 metres (4 ft.) elevation. We slid the exchangers a total of 8.9 metres (29 ft. 10 in.). Throughout the preparation and execution of the project, HydraSlide remained available to take questions and provide application support, which was always delivered in a timely fashion."
HCR utilized a 59-8-8P Hydra-Pac synchronous hydraulic power unit to operate the HT500 system.
Ron Hill, vice president at HCR, said: “We continue to service all heavy industrial markets. Business is great and our rigging group is growing quickly; we are planning to order additional Hydra-Slide products for upcoming projects. We are very pleased with our purchases and the
after-sales service and consultancy we continue to receive from the team.”
Contact Hydra-Slide, jsmith@hydra-slide.com, www.hydra-slide.com
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Heavy Machinery rigging - Jack and Slide System Are you planning a plant expansion that will include the installation of heavy machinery? Need to move very heavy machinery under a low ceiling or even very dangerous powerlines? Jacobs Transport was founded in 1999 by two determined brothers, Gys and Seun Jacobs. Long-standing relationships have been built with their clients due to the excellent service provided! One of the many services Jacobs Transport offers is the Jack and Slide System. There are lots of reasons you might need to move large equipment into a building or within it. Due to space restrictions or limited access, using cranes isn’t always feasible. Safe moves where cranes are not practical sometimes call for jack and slide hydraulic skidding systems. These systems are designed to load, offload and trans-load valuable and sensitive equipment to engineered specifications. Jacking systems, as you probably know, are used to raise heavy objects — think bridges and construction modules. When coupled with “skidding” systems, the “jack and slide” process lifts heavy loads, then moves them horizontally on a guided track using 34
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a controlled friction service. High friction values virtually eliminate the risk of uncontrolled movement or runaway.
Skid “shoes” (pushed by hydraulic cylinders) slide the heavy loads without the external forces a crane would require. The track has a
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“ratchet” design, so the cylinders are retracted with each movement and automatically reset in the next position, ready for the next push. The hydraulic pump used is what determines the speed. How do jack-and-slide systems simplify things? For one, manoeuvring heavy transformers inside power plants is an engineering and logistical puzzle that used to call for multiple workers operating different machines in tandem. A hydraulic skidding system will provide the same team with the ability to manoeuvre and transport transformers, heat exchangers and other power equipment in tight spaces without damaging anything. Safety is also a factor. Because skidding system tracks are “low profile,” the loads are never freely suspended and don’t require winches or external force. A single operator remotely controls the skidding movement, so there is no need for workers to be standing near the load while it’s being transported. Jacobs Transport strives to be a reliable and ethical company providing clients with the most efficient service possible. The fleet expanded drastically with a wide variety of vehicles and equipment now available. Field of expertise: •18 years’ expertise in a very specialised field •Red Seal Riggers Inhouse •Specialized Rigging Equipment •A one-stop-shop for Abnormal
Loads •Permits and escorts as well as route approvals •Border Clearance to all neighbouring countries and into Africa •Hazardous Chemicals transport certified •Explosives transport certified
•An ISO 9001: 2015 Compliant Company •Machine Moving & Rigging
Contact Kobus Kleynhans, Jacobs Transport, Tel: +267 317-0256, kobus@jacobstransport.co.bw, www.jacobstransport.co.bw
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CRAWLER CRANES
Visions of the Emirates: when the superlative becomes reality
Where oriental tradition and ultra-modern design merge - that’s where the building skills in the Emirates become apparent. The new port with almost 2 million square metres is proving to be a further prestige project in Dubai. Through the right choice of construction machinery, the company Keller Grundbau GmbH has managed to eliminate one costly time-consuming working process. Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, dominates the town at a height of 828 m and is a symbol of the building boom in the Emirates. To the west of Palm Jumeirah, the artificial island in the shape of a palm tree, the new port with a size of almost 2 million square metres is emerging as a further prestige project of Dubai. It includes 1110 berths for 1400 yachts, a terminal for cruise ships, luxury hotels, shopping centres, residential buildings and a 135-metre high lighthouse. What is so special about it? The harbour is a cornerstone for a vision of the Emirates. Ground Improvement In order for the project to be a success, the building ground must be improved along the 2675-metre long coast. For this purpose Keller is compacting more than 7 million cubic metres of sand in an area of 380,000 m². Through deep compaction, the load-bearing capacity of the ground to support 36
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construction loads is enhanced and the settlement of the ground is reduced. Keller is a pioneer for soil compaction and has been involved in a number of large construction sites in the United Arab Emirates, including “Palm Islands”. For the current harbour project, the company is using a duty cycle crawler crane from the Liebherr HS series. The HS 8130 is equipped with a vibro-flot for deep compaction. Efficient Realisation The long boom of the HS 8130 provides Keller with a large working radius. Without having to change the position of the duty cycle crawler crane, a wide radius of building ground can be compacted. The radius is a particular advantage for the steep drop into the sea. Work of this kind is usually carried out from a barge. Or land is temporarily reclaimed for the task and subsequently restored to the sea. Both these methods are
considerably more time-consuming and cost-intensive. Thanks to the deep compaction using the HS 8130, Keller improves the building ground down to a depth of 19 m. The aim is to withstand a construction load of 200 kPa. In order to verify the geo-technical requirements of the ground, approximately 600 compaction points are being tested using SPT (Standard Penetration Test). In addition to the large radius of the HS 8130, the complete HS series has proven itself through its all-rounder qualities. The new harbour in the Persian Gulf is the cornerstone for the Emirates’ vision of attracting 20 million tourists per year from 2020. For the harbour project in Dubai, Keller also has two drilling rigs and two crawler cranes from Liebherr in operation.
Contact Liebherr Africa, Tel: +27 (0)11 365-2000, www.liebherr.com
Crowd-pleasing KZN Industrial Technology Expo brings industrial technology solutions under one roof Once again proving that it’s the definitive platform for its 145+ exhibitors to showcase their industrial technology solutions, the KwaZulu-Natal Industrial Technology Exhibition (KITE) attracted a captive audience of over 4 200 industry decision makers in late July. In addition to the exhibition, various educational and training opportunities were available to the visitors. The LEEASA conference was well attended by the 60 delegates, who received information on the latest technology, trends and regulations within the lifting industry. The organisers are already planning KITE 2021, which will mark 40 years since the show was launched.
INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE
Importance of structural inspection on hydraulic mobile crane booms
A vital part of the inspection and maintenance process for mobile cranes that is often overlooked is the inspection or examination of the boom structure. Being essentially a load-bearing component, care of the boom sections is often confined to the paint condition and signwriting. This neglect can, however, have serious consequence's as all structures and mechanical components deteriorate over time, with the rate of deterioration depending on factors such as initial design, environment and loading. Without effective inspection and repair of defects, mobile crane boom structures and mechanisms may suddenly fail, often with catastrophic results. A competent person should visually inspect all boom sections every fifty (50) hours or once a week, whichever occurs first. The inspection must be undertaken in a safe cordoned-off area. Set the outriggers to the fully out position then rotate the upper to an area where the boom can be fully lowered and each section extended. Remember to consult the cranes capacity chart first before extending the boom sections. Once the inspector has access to the entire length of each boom section, a great deal of attention 38
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needs to be paid to all the wearing items to ensure that all the original tolerances for pins and bush/ bearings are maintained, boom slide pads are within tolerances, boom lock pins (where fitted) are correctly functioning, hydraulic cylinders are not leaking externally or internally, lock valves are functioning correctly, hydraulic hoses for damage or chaffing, sheaves/rollers are serviceable and the correct extension and retraction ropes/chains are installed and serviceable, inspect the hoist cylinder attaching supports, jib or super-lift attachment points are serviceable and all individual boom sections are within manufacturers specified tolerances for straightness and alignment.
Each boom section should also be inspected closely (there will be windows or inspection covers allowing the inspector to look inside the boom sections) for any structural damage with the boom section fully extended. If an inspection reveals structural damage, nicks, corrosion, gouges, bent components, scrubbing, broken welds, cracks or any type of deformation, missing or illegible indication marking decals on the telescoping sections as well as any unauthorised welding on any of the boom sections this needs to be recorded and where necessary the inspector must remove the crane from service until the cranes boom has been repaired, load tested and certified by a Lifting Machine
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Inspector. Any deformation in the crane boom can lead to a collapse, even without a load on the crane. When undertaking a performance test of the boom extension/ retraction mechanism check for “boom chatter” which is the shaking of the telescoping sections when extending or retracting. This can occur when slide pads are missing or have fallen out, loose bolts, slide pads are worn down with use, slide pads are running dry or the use of the incorrect boom lubricants. This may cause the failure of internal boom components, such as extend and retract ropes/chains and their mechanisms. Boom chatter will also have a negative influence on the boom structure and components. Consideration must be paid to the manufacturer’s recommendations. For the inspection and replacement intervals of boom mechanical components, for example, we know that many manufacturers stipulate a prearranged life on the extension and retraction ropes (or chains) where these are fitted. The records of the crane need to be carefully studied by the inspector to see if any replacement has been carried out following these recommendations.
each crane manufacturer differs. Some manufacturers’ state every 8 years and others 10 years for replacement of these parts.
Let’s reduce the chances of making the headlines with a tragic crane accident on your site.
Crane manufacturers recommendations must be adhered to regarding the time frame for the replacement of the extension and retraction ropes/ chains as well as the slide pads and other internal components as
However, during the mobile crane’s annual inspection and load test it is at the discretion of the Lifting Machine Inspector to strip the boom for the further examination should he/she find any anomalies on or in the boom sections.
Contact Cranemec Group, Richard Haddath, Tel: +27 (0)16 366-1393, Cel: +27 (0)83 268-4857, info@cranemec.co.za, www.cranemec.co.za
ULP - Tension / Compression Shearbeam S-type Tension Compression Tension Link Wireless Tension Link Wireless Shackle Load Cell Rope clamp Shear pin load cells custom designed
Contact Glen Webster
Tel: +27 (0) 82 774-5223
glen@loadtech.co.za
Tel: +27 (0) 12 661-0830
Fax: +27 (0) 12 661-0816 www.loadtech.co.za
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RUD presents the first hoist ring that thinks independently! German based global leader for sling and lashing technology RUD presents a hoist ring with an innovative spring mechanism for more safety. The mechanics of the new RUD ACP-TURNADO ensure that the anchor point always immediately turns in the load direction when raising the load. This constructively prevents a dangerous stop of the bracket and the associated high shearing forces. This also rules out the feared dropping of the load as a result of the sudden turning of the bracket. In addition, through its optimised design and its special screw technology, according to RUD the anchor point facilitates higher working load limits of up to 30 %. An RFID transponder is installed as standard to simplify the inspection of operating equipment. “The RUD ACP-TURNADO eliminates the deficits of normal central anchor points. It makes the work for users considerably easier and makes it significantly safer,” says Hermann Kolb, Head of Department of the Sling & Lashing Business Unit at RUD in Aalen. Known weaknesses of central anchor points removed Above all, the RUD ACP-TURNADO removes the two known weaknesses of normal central anchor points. If its bracket remains in the “Worst-Case-Position” during 40
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lifting, large shear forces and bending moments affect it. This can result in damage or even breakage. If the bracket then suddenly turns out of this position, the load mostly drops suddenly. Damage to the load, anchoring and even to crane components are often the result.
It is impossible for the bracket to stop Thanks to the specific design of the RUD ACP-TURNADO, it is impossible for the bracket to stop. The heart of these mechanics is a spring, which prevents a fatal 90°-position of the bracket and during lifting moves it without fail in the direction of
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the optimal force transfer. As this “Worst-Case-Position” is therefore avoided, a sudden dropping of the load is no longer possible. “Looked at like this, the RUD ACPTURNADO therefore thinks. We therefore are speaking with conviction of “the world’s first intelligent anchor point,” explains Hermann Kolb. No tilting of the hook in the bracket In addition: The designs of other central anchor points favour socalled kinks of the hook in the bracket and thus make it more difficult to achieve a secure sit and an optimal force transfer. Thanks to the round bracket design of the RUD ACP-TURNADO, a reliable sit of the hook is guaranteed. Component damage is also prevented by this. Up to 30 % higher load capacities than comparable sizes As the screw at the critical transfer from the anchor point to the load is exposed to extreme loads, the developers from RUD have also optimised this considerably. Firstly, the so-called RUD ICE-BOLT screw comprises a RUD steel specially developed for this use, which combines maximum strength with very high toughness. As a result, it withstands the particularly high statically and dynamically bending loads. Additionally, the anchor point is reinforced at the locations most exposed to loads and is optimised both in terms of the height and the shape. “Through the interaction of these factors, we have increased the load capacities of the screw by up to 30 % compared to comparable sizes,” emphasises Kolb. Undetachable but changeable screw Apart from safety-relevant aspects, the RUD ACP-TURNADO also offers benefits when handling. As a result of the abrasion lenses at the critical points of the load transfer, it is easy to determine whether the anchor point has already reached discard criteria. Furthermore, the combi-head screw is undetachable but changeable: a useful product feature for everyday use because it makes handling noticeably easier.
The new RUD ACP-TURNADO is currently available with screw diameters M12/½”, M16/5/8”, M20/¾”, M24/1” and M30/1 ¼”. “Our new anchor point will be welcomed everywhere where low designs, safety, high load capacities and the best handling have the highest priority,” predicts Hermann Kolb. Apart from Mould & Die, these mainly include engineering, tool construction, the automotive industry, the plastics industry and companies from the energy sector. RFID technology as standard As extensive testing of lifting tackle and legally secure documentation are required in an increasing number of countries, RUD installs RFID transponders as standard – also in the new RUD ACP-
TURNADO. This allows the anchor point to be identified clearly by a factory-set ID number and to transfer this by laptop or mobile device to corresponding software tools. This process reduces inspection costs and times and also leads to considerably more process reliability because faults can be avoided. Users of lifting tackle can manage test data and documents either in their own databases or they can use the cloud-based resource management tool Aye-D. Net.
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Airpes presents Eagle Black Box crane monitoring system Barcelona, Spain-based Airpes has launched a black box product—the Eagle—that monitors and logs the hoist, trolley and bridge movements of high duty cycle overhead cranes and hoists to ensure safe lifting and use within intended parameters. Airpes, a weighing systems and lifting equipment specialist, is presenting the Eagle system as part of its AL-series of overload devices, but it sits at the top of the portfolio, including a multi-hoist overload protector, multi anti-collision crane system, and full connection with a black box app, for download on a laptop or smartphone. The system is available with a customised black box for hoist manufacturers’ volume production. The Eagle can be installed in the control panel, usually located on the trolley or bridge, of a new electric overhead travelling (EOT) crane, or retrofitted. It is manufactured to M8 standards, a duty rating covering 20 or more lifts per hour at or near a crane’s rated capacity. This equates broadly to U.S.-based norms, Crane Manufacturers Association of America (CMAA) E / F or Hoist Manufacturers Institute (HMI) H5+ duty. It primarily suits the Eagle to installation on cranes in medium to heavy-duty environments such as steel mills, coil processing plants, steel service centres, precast cement factories, metals production, shipyards and ports. However, it is also suitable for lifting applications where the duty cycle 42
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might be much lower, but where the load is extremely fragile and/ or expensive, as is commonplace in the aerospace and nuclear industries, for example. Tad Dunville, general manager at Airpes North America, said: "It is a multifaceted product with many features, but a holistic benefit is the input and output data it provides concerning SWP [safe working period], which is the legally-mandated maximum run time before overhaul is required. Starts, cycle times, overloads, etc. are all calculated to provide a comprehensive overview to increase productivity and throughput for cycle-conscious customers.” While serving as an SWP controller to FEM 9.755, the Eagle can control up to four hoists and features a load limiter with 10 configurable outputs on 30 limits. It also covers 10 combinations of the sum of loads. Data captured includes the number of overloads; number of weight cycling and accumulated total weight; register of the last 1,000 overloads with maximum weight, start date, time and duration; register of the last 10 weigh-ins with maximum weight, start date and time; and estimates of the working group with number
of cycles and maximum weight over time. Dunville said: "In simple terms, the Eagle limits the hoist from picking up too much. But it can also control no-fly zones, where perhaps a section of the runway isn't rated as high as another or a customer doesn't want a load carried near a particular machine. WFor example, if a crane loaded with a coil raised extends 3 metres (10 ft.) below the girder but the empty hoist only extends 1.5 metres (5 ft.) below the girder, that difference may cause contact with expensive plant fixtures and machinery. We can limit the crane to only travel in that area when unloaded or to completely nil travel in that area.” He added: “We typically work with crane manufacturing and service companies or hoist OEMs [original equipment manufacturers], but we will work with end-users upon request. Importantly, we are crane people only selling crane solutions; we don't do other applications.
Contact Airpes, j.compte@airpes.com, www.airpes.com
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How Intelligent Lifting Devices are paying dividends. Modern ergonomically assisted material handling is undergoing a dramatic transformation. One that is making repetitivemotion injuries and associated workers’ comp claims virtually obsolete. One that is drastically reducing, and even preventing, damage to products and fragile parts on the plant floor. One that is helping material handlers realise record- breaking levels of productivity and profitability. The technology behind the transformation: Intelligent Lifting Devices (ILDs). Once the stuff of science fiction films, Intelligent Lifting Devices were first introduced to material handling in the late 1990s. Today, thanks to their impressive track record, ILDs are making their way into material-handling applications all over the world. Taking a closer look at the technology, you can see why ILDs are so popular. ILDs provide the best of both worlds: mixing the agility and responsiveness of a human operator with the power of a machine. They do this via a servo drive system, which amplifies control signals to power a motor at a rate equal to the signal it’s receiving. The result is a seamless execution in which operators can lift and maneuver loads up to 599 kg (1,320 pounds) naturally, without fatigue or injury. What sets ILDs apart: • Mimic human motion • High-speed servo control system • Integrate with process and control systems • Standard intelligence features • Combine speed and precision • Finger force guiding technology • User-controlled slowdown points 44
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The unmatched speed of ILDs.
Where speed meets precision.
In any type of material-handling application, it’s all about productivity.
Intelligent Lifting Devices not only help operators move heavy loads faster without fatigue, they enhance precision placement as well. With the ability to move at infinitely variable speeds from 0 to 200 fpm, ILDs give operators the control they need to finesse expensive or fragile parts into place.
The more cycles you fit into a shift, the better. Not surprisingly, the push for productivity ultimately has led to more repetitivemotion and strain injuries, not to mention profit-draining workers’ compensation claims. In a study conducted by the Rochester Institute of Technology, workers in high-cycle settings were nearly 70% more productive using Intelligent Lifting Devices than other lifting methods. This increase in speed over other forms of lifting — including manual lifting, chain hoists and air balancers— allows operators to work faster and maintain consistently higher levels of productivity without fatigue.
Using float mode, operators have the ability to precisely orient a load throughout full stroke with as little as a 227 grams (1/2 lb) of force on the load itself. The result: ILDs can provide a dramatic uptick in efficiency and a huge reduction in product damage. In fact, during precision placement tests, ILD operators were 77% more efficient than with air balancers, and 59% more efficient than with traditional hoists.
Virtual Limits:This mode allows the operator to set slowdown points so that movement is automatically smooth and slow at the point of placement. Virtual Limits also allow you to set hard upper and lower limits of a stroke in order to optimize the ergonomics of each operator and eliminate the potential for product damage. Float Mode: With a mere 227 grams (1/2 lb0 of force on the load itself, operators can precisely orient loads throughout the full stroke range by manipulating the load with their hands. According to precision placement tests, the Virtual Limits and the Float Mode features make Gorbel’s G-Force® 3.3X less likely to damage a load than other lifting methods. ILDs create a safer workplace. When you consider that about 60% of all injuries in manual material-
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More precision means less product damage. ILDs boast two key features that dramatically reduce damage to products and fragile parts:
handling environments are directly related to lifting and moving*, making the switch to ILDs makes solid financial sense. While the initial cost is higher than investing in non-ILD technologies such as hoists and balancers, the increase in productivity and reduction in injuries make it well worth the investment. In fact, a typical mid-size company can see a return on their investment in a matter of months. In addition to eliminating the constant bending, reaching, stooping and twisting that lead to so many repetitive-motion injuries, G-Force® ILDs require the least amount of energy to operate. In inertia management studies, G-Force required an average of 5.8X less handling force than other devices, dramatically reducing injuries and their associated costs. ILDs–an investment that keeps paying dividends.
of the technology improve worker morale, lower insurance costs, and reduce work stoppages, medical claims and absenteeism. Additionally, virtually anyone can operate an ILD efficiently— regardless of age, weight or gender.
While the data here clearly shows ILDs are a great investment for material handlers, the benefits extend beyond productivity. For example, the ergonomic benefits
Contact Gorbel, Tel: 1-844-268-7055, info@gorbel.com, www.gorbel.com
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MOBILE CRANES
Tadano acquisition of Demag mobile cranes ushers in new era Strategic investment advances Tadano’s long-term goal of becoming the global leader in the lifting equipment industry Tadano Ltd. completed its R3,2 billion ($215 million) acquisition of the Demag Mobile Cranes business on August 1st. The transaction brings together two of the top names in the lifting equipment industry – each well known for safety, quality, innovation, and performance. The Tadano and Demag brands now leverage a long combined history of manufacturing and lifting experience. Working together, we will push forward, innovate, and contribute to the success of our customers worldwide. "The Tadano Group's strategy is to become the global leader in the lifting equipment industry and the premier choice with our customers. The Demag Mobile Cranes acquisition is one vital step toward achieving that goal," says Koichi Tadano, President and CEO of Tadano Ltd. "It expands our penetration into many markets throughout the world, adds lattice boom crawler cranes to our overall product line, and enhances the capacity range of our all-terrain cranes. By working together, we can better respond to our customers' needs and give 46
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them greater added value than ever before." In addition to technological and manufacturing excellence, Demag's mobile cranes give Tadano one of the most complete ranges of lifting equipment solutions available from a single manufacturer. It expands the product line with eight lattice boom crawler crane models with lift capacities from 400 to 3,200 tons (440 to 3,525 U.S. tons).
Also, Demag's 15 all-terrain crane models enhance Tadano's maximum lift capacity in-segment to 1,200 tons (1,320 U.S. tons). Post-acquisition, the Tadano Group's total lifting equipment line now includes more than 80 models, including rough terrain cranes, allterrain cranes, lattice and telescopic boom crawler cranes, truck cranes, and more. In seeking to lead the industry,
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Tadano will build synergy with the Demag line to increase efficiencies and drive innovation. Tadano will unite and further enhance the strengths of Demag and Tadano Faun GmbH (TFG), a pillar of the Tadano Group since 1990. With highly complementary offerings between the two brands' all-terrain product lines, Tadano Ltd. can leverage tremendous synergies throughout the value chain. Moving forward, Tadano and Demag will not only be building synergies and improving efficiencies but also making every effort to ensure a seamless product and business experience: "Demag's dedicated stakeholders, including customers, distributors and suppliers, among others, infuse the company with great value. As our journey with Demag begins, our most immediate goal is ensuring ‘Business as Usual' for current Demag customers," says Mr Tadano. "We are committed to a seamless transition that allows these stakeholders to continue with their important business smoothly and
successfully, while we continue with the Tadano Group Vision of ‘Pursuing Further Excellence for the World and Future.'"
and successful history of leadership in the mobile crane industry to his new role as CEO of Tadano Demag GmbH.
As a subsidiary of the Tadano Group, the Demag mobile cranes business's legal entity name will be changed to Tadano Demag GmbH in the following weeks. Furthermore, as of August 1st Demag is now led by Jens Ennen, who brings a long
Contact Matthias Schneider, Tadano, Tel: +49 9123 185 5495, matthias.schneider@tadano. com
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BUYERS GUIDE
BEAM CRAWLS & BEAM CLAMPS
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LIFTING TACKLE
Marlboro Crane Hire Elephant Lifting Equipment T: +27 (0) 12 661-6105 F: +27 (0) 12 661-6104 E: info@elephantlifting.co.za W: www.elephantlifting.co.za
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T: +27 (0) 11 882-8301/2 F: +27 (0) 11 882-8303 E: hire@marlborocrane.co.za W: www.marlborocrane.co.za
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T: +27 (0) 11 345-8800 E: toco@toco.co.za W: www.tocolifting.co.za
T: +39 02-9784488 F: +39 02-97003509 E: info@demac.it W: www.demac.it
HYDRAULIC TOOLS
Jungheinrich T: +27 (0) 10 596-8460 E: info@jungheinrich.co.za W: www.jungheinrich.co.za
Kiloton T: +27 (0) 861 707-707 F: +27 (0) 861 707-706 E: sales@kiloton.co.za W: www.kiloton.co.za W: www.onlinetoolshop.kiloton.co.za
INSPECTION
HOISTS Searle Hoist & Tool T: +27 (0) 11 882-2000 F: +27 (0) 11 882-2037 E: rjd.esjhb@mweb.co.za W: www.edwardsearle.co.za
BRAKES
Magnet Service Binder T: +27 (0) 11 791-3460 F: +27 (0) 11 791-3464 E: sales2@binder.co.za W: www.binder.co.za
T: +27 (0) 11 894-1338 E: ideallifting@mweb.co.za W: www.ideallifting.co.za
MH Dawood Plant Services T: +27 (0) 11 496-1007 F: +27 (0) 11 496-1198 E: info@mhdawood.co.za W: www.mhdawood.co.za
Cranemec Group S.A New Height Lifting T: +27 (0) 82 304 9814 E: lolita@newheight.com W: www.newleight.com
Searle Hoist & Tool T: +27 (0) 11 882-2000 F: +27 (0) 11 882-2037 E: rjd.esjhb@mweb.co.za W: www.edwardsearle.co.za
T: +27 (0) 16 366-1393 F: +27 (0) 16 366-1392 E: info@cranemec.co.za W: www.cranemec.co.za
Morris Material Handling SA T: +27 (0) 11 748-1000 F: +27 (0) 11 748-1093 E: sales@morris.co.za W: www.morris.co.za
Scaw Metals SA T: +27 (0) 11 601-8400 F: +27 (0) 11 601-8405 E: wbyleveldt@scaw.co.za W: www.scaw.co.za
CB Lifting Equipment T: +27 (0) 11 023-5414/5 (JHB) T: +27 (0) 22 719-1435 (CPT) E: info@cblifting.co.za W: www.cblifting.co.za
EnerMech
CRANE HIRE
T: +27 (0) 11 023-5414/5 (JHB) T: +27 (0) 22 719-1435 (CPT) E: info@cblifting.co.za W: www.cblifting.co.za
Load Testing & Inspection Specialists
BRAKE TESTING
T: +27 (0) 87 006-0091 F: +27 (0) 86 633-9459 E: info@merfco.co.za W: www.merfco.co.za
CB Lifting Equipment
Ideal Lifting
Kemach JCB T: +27 (0) 11 826-6710 E: info@kemachjcb.co.za W: www.kemachjcb.co.za
Toco Lifting
DEMAC SRL
T: +27 (0) 21 286-4035 F: +27 (0) 21 511-3553 E: gstuart@enermech.com W: www.enermech.com
Yale Lifting Solutions T: +27 (0) 11 794-2910 F: +27 (0) 11 794-3560 E: crm@yalelift.co.za W: www.yale.co.za
LOAD TESTING AND RE-CERTIFICATION
GregBev Enterprise C: +27 (0) 82 854-5143 C: +27 (0) 72 395 4342 E: info@gregbev.co.za W: www.gregbev.co.za
Premier Load Testing & Services
Cleveland Crane Hire T: +27 (0) 11 626-1029 E: brian@clevelandcrane.co.za W: www.clevelandcrane.co.za 48
Yale Lifting Solutions T: +27 (0) 11 794-2910 F: +27 (0) 11 794-3560 E: crm@yalelift.co.za W: www.yale.co.za
Lifting Africa - Jul/Aug 2019
T: +27 (0) 14 596-5100 / 5026 C: +27 (0) 72 043-4018 E: savannahm@premierload.co.za W: www.premierload.co.za
Loadtech T: +27 (0) 12 661-0830 C: +27 (0) 82 774-5223 E: glen@loadtech.co.za W: www.loadtech.co.za
BUYERS GUIDE
REPAIRS COTAC Oy Premier Load Testing & Services T: +27 (0) 14 596-5100 / 5026 C: +27 (0) 72 043-4018 E: savannahm@premierload.co.za W: www.premierload.co.za
T: +35 840 069-9469 F: +35 842 016-6959 E: office@crane.fi W: www.crane.fi
Condra Cranes T: +27 (0) 11 776 6000 E: sales@condra.co.za W: www.condra.co.za
Cooper & Cooper Group T: +27 (0) 11 493-4355 E: simon@coopergroup.co.za W: www.engsup.co.za
By Carpel SRL - Italy Lift & Shift Equipment T: +27 (0) 11 822-3659 M: +27 (0) 82 900-7770 W: www.liftandshift.co.za
T: + 39 (0) 39 532-0952 F: + 39 (0) 39 532-0825 E: info@bycarpel.it W: www.bycarpel.it
Elephant Lifting Equipment
Yale Lifting Solutions T: +27 (0) 11 794-2910 F: +27 (0) 11 794-3560 E: crm@yalelift.co.za W: www.yale.co.za
T: +27 (0) 12 661-6105 F: +27 (0) 12 661-6104 E: info@elephantlifting.co.za W: www.elephantlifting.co.za
Demag Cranes Link-Belt Cranes T: +27 (0) 11 966-2545 E: rowans@eiegroup.co.za W: www.eiegroup.co.za
T: +27 (0) 11 898-3500 F: +27 (0) 11 898-3533 E: richard.roughly@demagcranes.com W: www.demagcranes.co.za
Andromeda Industries
Konecranes
T: +61 (0) 2 6760 3773 M: +61 (0) 448 668 308 E: zelman@andromesaindustries. com.au W: www.wireropesling.com.au
World Wide Load Testing Specialist T: +27 (0) 31 572-4940 E: ops@wwlts.co.za W: www.wwlts.co.za
MAINTENANCE
Saxeni Equipment T: +27 (0) 11 823-2028 F: +27 (0) 86 594-6533 E: morne.j@saxeni.co.za W: www.saxeniequipment.co.za
T: +27 (0) 11 898-3500 F: +27 (0) 11 898-3533 E: john.macdonald@konecranes. com W: www.konecranes.co.za
T: +27 (0) 11 864-8402 F: +27 (0) 11 864-8408 M: +27 (0) 83 425-5535 E: jexpress@telkomsa.net
Premier Load Testing & Services T: +27 (0) 14 596-5100 / 5026 C: +27 (0) 72 043-4018 E: savannahm@premierload.co.za W: www.premierload.co.za
MINICRANES
Tadano T: +27 (0) 11 230-7300 F: +27 (0) 11 230-7892 E: enquiries@babcock.co.za W: www.babcock.co.za
Morris Material Handling SA T: +27 (0) 11 748-1000 F: +27 (0) 11 748-1093 E: sales@morris.co.za W: www.morris.co.za
MOBILE CRANE SPARES Jekko s.r.l. T: +39 0438 1410083 F: +39 0438 1710123 E: info@jekko.it W: www.jekko-cranes.com
MOBILE CRANES
Yale Lifting Solutions Cranemec Group S.A T: +27 (0) 16 366-1393 F: +27 (0) 16 366-1392 E: info@cranemec.co.za W: www.cranemec.co.za
T: +27 (0) 11 794-2910 F: +27 (0) 11 794-3560 E: crm@yalelift.co.za W: www.yale.co.za
PLATFORMS
OVERHEAD CRANE
Hydra Lift T: +27 (0) 21 511-4131/2/3 F: +27 (0) 21 511-8748 E: accounts@hydralift.co.za
SLINGS
Andromeda Industries T: +61 (0) 2 6760 3773 M: +61 (0) 448 668 308 E: zelman@andromesaindustries. com.au W: www.wireropesling.com.au
Lift & Shift Equipment
600 SA T: +27 (0) 11 966-2000 F: +27 (0) 86 601-2607 E: jannv@eiegroup.co.za W: www.eiegroup.co.za
J Express Crane Services
T: +27 (0) 11 822-3659 M: +27 (0) 82 900-7770 W: www.liftandshift.co.za
AJM Engineering T: +27 (0) 11 453-0728 E: info@ajmengineering.co.za W: www.ajmengineering.co.za
Scaw Metals SA T: +27 (0) 11 601-8400 F: +27 (0) 11 601-8405 E: wbyleveldt@scaw.co.za W: www.scaw.co.za Lifting Africa - Jul/Aug 2019
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BUYERS GUIDE
STEEL WIRE ROPES
TRAINING
Artisan Training Institute New Height Lifting T: +27 (0) 82 304 9814 E: lolita@newheight.com W: www.newleight.com
Scaw Metals SA T: +27 (0) 11 601-8400 F: +27 (0) 11 601-8405 E: wbyleveldt@scaw.co.za W: www.scaw.co.za
T: +27 (0) 11 022 0100 T: +27 (0) 11 475 3443 F: +27 (0) 11 672 3888 W: www.artisantraining.co.za
Cranemec Group S.A T: +27 (0) 16 366-1393 F: +27 (0) 16 366-1392 E: info@cranemec.co.za W: www.cranemec.co.za
STRADDLE CARRIER Global Training Combi Lift
T: +27 (0) 86 999-0843 E: info@globaltraining.co.za W: www.globaltraining.co.za
T: +27 (0) 11 900-8010 E: victor@solutions-4u.co.za W: www.combilift.co.za
TESTING
LMI Academy T: +27 (0) 11 475-5876 E: info@lmi-academy.co.za W: www.lmi-academy.co.za
TOWER CRANES
+27 (0) 11 475-0010
info@liftingplacements.co.za
Phakamisa Safety Consultants T: +27 (0) 11 462-9620/1 F: +27 (0) 11 462-9620 E: potto@icon.co.za W: www.phakamisasafety.co.za
TRUCK MOUNTED CRANES
Liebherr T: +27 (0) 11 365-2000 E: chris.cardoso@liebherr.com W: www.liebherr.com
Nationwide LMI positions available
SEND YOUR CV NOW!
CJH Cranes Equipment & Plant T: +27 (0) 11 963-0670 E: info@cjhcranes.co.za F: +27 (0) 86 619-7755 W: www.cjhcranes.co.za
Are you looking for a new challenge?
Lift & Shift Equipment T: +27 (0) 11 822-3659 M: +27 (0) 82 900-7770 W: www.liftandshift.co.za
WINCHES
MH Dawood Plant Services T: +27 (0) 11 496-1007 F: +27 (0) 11 496-1198 E: info@mhdawood.co.za W: www.mhdawood.co.za
Dymot Engineering T: +27 (0) 11 970-1920 F: +27 (0) 11 970-1979 E: pa@dymot.co.za W: www.dymot.co.za
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Lifting Africa - Jul/Aug 2019
Lifting Placements provides a Specialist Recruitment Service to the lifting equipment industry, nationally and in Africa.
LEEASA LIFTING EQUIPMENT CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION
ECSA REGISTERED MEMBERS WILL EARN 2 CPD POINTS
save the date LEEASA & Lifting Africa will host a Lifting Equipment Conference in JHB on the 8th & 9th of October 2019. Some of the topics that will be covered: - Mobile Cranes - Inspection and Testing - Testing of Monorail Runway Beams - Testing of Trestles and Racking - Risk of modifying Contactor Controlled Cranes to Frequency Converter Drive units
- DRM 22 & EP Act - Telehandlers - Audits & Codes of Practice - Rigger Qualification - LEEASA’s annual report
For more information contact: Surita Marx, Cell: +27 (0) 83 281-5761 info@liftingafrica.co.za
Accommodation is available at special rates at the Birchwood Hotel, Boksburg