Lifting Africa May-Jun 2017

The official magazine for LEEASA (Lifting Equipment Engineering Association of South Africa) and CMA (Crane Manufacturers Association of SA)

May / Jun 2017

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LEEASA

Contents

From The Chairman’s Desk

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PERSONALITY PROFILE

John Michael Haarhoff, DEMAG/Terex

The official magazine for LEEASA (Lifting Equipment Engineering Association of South Africa) and CMA (Crane Manufacturers Association of SA)

May / Jun 2017

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CMA

Hazardous Environments and your Lifting Equipment

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COMPANY NEWS

Two Crane Giants Join Forces

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IMPORT & EXPORT

Hazardous Environments and your Lifting Equipment

Breaking the Fear of Forward Cover

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Crosby

NEWS FROM AFRICA

Genie GTH-4018 Telehandlers Assist in New Suez Canal Tunnel Project, Egypt 15 New Heights for Mali Gold Mine 17 Straightpoint Load Cell Integral to Onboard Crane Load Tests 18

+27 (0) 76 823-0790 hannes.janeke@thecrosbygroup.com www.thecrosbygroup.com

MEWPS

Safety is Non-Negotiable No Matter what the Cost or Challenges in the Lifting Industry

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PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

SEW-Eurodrive SA Geared for International Acclaim Rapid Lifts, Moves and Transports Six 55-ton Rotors Ropes and Sling Supplies Lifting Gear for Major Falklands Project Modulift Provices Below-the Hook Solution for Bedroom Installations Terex Cranes Introduces New 2-Year Standard Warranty for Demag Cranes BMG includes Kabelschlepp Cable Carriers in Portfolio Cable Reelinf Solutions like no Other from Powermite

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LOAD TESTING

The Low Down on Load Testing Linden Comansa Unveils the Design of its Upcoming Cab Crane, Hoist Safety Vital to Smooth Projects

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REFURBISHMENT

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MOBILE CRANES

Bobcock Provide Cranage and Rigging Services for Economiser Replacement Project Port Mobile Crane 9300 E from SENNEBOGEN Johnson Lifts Big and Small at World’s Largest Air Sep Plant HOISTS

Becker Mining South Africa has Secured an Order from Klevan Mining

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TRUCK MOUNTED CRANES

Digital Assistants for Speedier repairs Smart Box and Smart Eye from Palfinger SCISSOR LIFT

IDS from Cape Town gets a Leg Up Thanks to Gorcor Access Rental HEAVY LIFT

Managing Editor Surita Marx Tel: +27 (0) 11 475-0010 Cell: +27 (0) 83 281-5761 Email: info@liftingafrica.co.za Web: www.liftingafrica.co.za Sales: Lusana Mrkusic Email: sales@liftingafrica.co.za Production: Jeanette Jordaan Sub-Editor: Debbie Janse van Rensburg

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TOWER CRANES

To Buy or Not To Buy

Lifting Africa

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Index to Advertisers

Alpha Load Testing & Services 29 Cleveland Crane Hire 19 CMCO / Yale Lifting 7 CraneMec 13 Crosby OFC, IFC Demag - Terex 25 Elephant Lifting OBC Gunnebo IBC J Express Crane Services 44 KZN Industrial Show 33 Loadtech 49 Phakamisa 11 Saxeni Equipment 31 Scaw Metals 41 Verlinde 9 Zoomlion 35

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ALE Completes First Phase of Madagascan Turnkey Project

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BUYERS GUIDE

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Circulation Bi-Monthly 4 198

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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ASSOCIATION NEWS 4

Ken Greenwood. Chairman

2017 To Date

Announcements

Our dream our first golf day came true this year. It was amazing! We must thank Arni for a very successful event, and also a special thank you to Surita and her team. All the sponsors and participants contributed to the success of the event. Thank you all.

We are presenting a members meeting in Durban on the 27th of July 2017 at the “KITE” exhibition in Durban. Flyers with the details will be on our website. After this we plan our first AGM in Johannesburg. Dates will be announced shortly. Please look out for further information on all these events on our web site and in “Lifting Africa”.

LEEASA Web Site Our new website has been working for approximately a year now. The assistance of Lifting Africa with the website has been excellent. Please use it at least once a month. www.leeasa.co.za

Lifting Africa still makes a difference!

Hope to see you at “KITE” Until next time Ken Greenwood. Chairman.

Friendly Team From Lift & Shift

15 Seconds Of Fame At The Lifting Africa Stand

Serious Golfers From Phakamisa

Enjoying Lifting Africa’s Special Melktertjies

Scaw Metals Passing By On Their Way To Hole 17

Park Lifting - Our Entertainment For The Day

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CCC Reading Lifting Africa On The Golf Course

Phakamisa

WBHO

Cranes Complete & Components

Scaw Metals

Park Lifting

Lift & Shift

Becker Mining

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ASSOCIATION NEWS

Scaw Metals Taking Part In Our Competition

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PERSONALITY PROFILE

ifting ersonality

Full name: John Michael Haarhoff

Academic Qualifications: BSc Mech Eng, MCom Business Management

First Employer: BMW SA

First Salary: R4500pm

Probably my mother

Achievements:

Person who has had the biggest influence on your career:

Surviving every day is an achievement ;-)

Challenges in Industry as far as Lifting Equipment is concerned:

Oliver Zipse – GM BMW SA Bodyshop

Favourite reading:

Technology and Internet connectivity is starting to change the way in which we support and add value to our customers.

Crime novels

Advice to offer:

Sport

Favourite TV programme:

As much as this industry has been around for hundreds of years, expect rapid change in line with what’s happening with all other industries - so keep listening to customers and challenging the deeply held beliefs in the industry.

Favourite food/drink:

Something fun nobody knows about you:

Rock - REM

Still like to believe that I can play touch rugby with the youngsters.

Education: Northlands Boys High School (Durban North)

Career history prior to current position: After 15 years in various roles at BMW, I took up my first MD role with John Moffat Prolock before moving to Frigoglass and ultimately TEREX MHPS / DEMAG where I have been for the last 18 months.

Number of people under your leadership: 145

Management style: Strategic, driven, focussed – always be the first.

Personal best achievement:

Steak / Red wine

Favourite music: Favourite sport: Rugby

Hobbies: DIY

Car: BMW 320D

Pets: Cat

Miscellaneous dislikes: Taxi drivers / call centres

Favourite other South African company:

Completing my first half ironman

SAB is still the benchmark even though it technically it is no more

Professional best achievement:

Favourite foreign company:

Turnaround of the Offline Production Area at BMW. 6

Person who has had the biggest influence on your life:

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Apple

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Hazardous Environments And Your Lifting Equipment

CMA

Understanding the needs of your environment can be a vital key in choosing the right equipment for the job. Explosion proof lifting equipment can be a valuable addition to your production process, and ensuring all equipment complies with industry standards, can be vital to ensuring safety and long-term use.

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azardous locations are defined as places, or environments, that are easily combustible with a high risk of fire or where explosive hazards could exist. Ensuring your lifting equipment meets the standards of these types of environments is crucial to ensuring you not only meet your customers’ expectations, but that your equipment maintains optimal production and is safe to use within the application.

Careful consideration needs to be made when deciding on equipment to be used in potentially hazardous environments.

According to Johannes Auret (Vector 2005) classifying hazardous locations can be defined as either: 1.

Being a part of major hazardous installation risk analysis 2. Measuring the probability that an explosive atmosphere will occur 3. Determining the appropriate zones and zone locations associated with sources of release. This should include the properties of the explosive atmosphere, the gas group and temperature class that can occur in these zones.

Electrical and manual equipment used in mines, surface-based processing plants and factories could potentially be the initiator of an explosion, especially if the equipment being used is already being exposed to an explosive 8

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demands of growing industries.

There is a need to understand the difference in the different standards and regulations used by foreign countries, and how these translate to our own South African environment.

Warren Shankland, MD of Verlinde Cranes & Hoists

environment.

Knowing your environment, application and equipment could help prevent a costly and damaging blow to your business.

To ensure your environment is explosion-safe, the design, installation and use of your electrical equipment needs to be carefully measured. Considering environmental factors and the range from potentially explosive elements to where your equipment will be installed will prove to be a valuable preventative consideration.

Internationally, industries approach standardization and testing of equipment for hazardous areas differently. Over time, and as more equipment continues to be imported, global standards will need to merge to incorporate a larger spectrum of standards and regulations to meet the industrial

Classifying potentially hazardous environments within your application plays a pivotal role in explosion prevention.

It is strongly encouraged that every business incorporates an appropriate explosion prevention plan during the planning stages of a project. Not only environments that pose as obvious locations for explosions need to be considered, all environments need to be taken into consideration.

Appropriate assessment of your environment plays a valuable role in your purchasing decision when buying lifting equipment.

The design and construction of the actual equipment needs to be taken into account and a decision needs to be made whether the equipment meets the needs of the hazardous environment. If the environment poses a risk of being explosive, a careful installation plan needs to be followed when installing new equipment. These need to discussed and decided upon during the project-planning phase. An engineer with suitable qualifications, your experienced team and the OEM can help.

Some areas to consider as being hazard prone:

Country

Title

Scope

Classification

South Africa

SANS 10108 SANS 10087 series SANS 10089 series

Flammable gases, vapors, mists, dusts LPG Petroleum

Direct example, reference Refers to SANS 10108 Direct example

IEC 60079-10

Flammable gases, vapors, mists

IEC 61241-3

Explosive dusts and fibers

Some direct examples, first principles, reference

API RP 500, 505

Petrochemical

NFPA 58 NFPA 497

LPG Chemical

IP Code Part 15

Petrochemical

LPG COP 1-1 and TM70

LPG

North America United Kingdom

International (IEC)

Direct example, source of release Direct example Direct example, source of release Direct example, source of release Direct example

Table 1: (Source: Vector 2005(

Fig. 1: (Source: Auret 2012)

potentially explosive material.

Improving the ventilation in this environment, and including the use of specialized, explosion proof equipment, will lower the risk of an explosion happening.

The area should still be carefully monitored and all users should be educated to identify the possible signs and procedures to follow in the event of an explosion. Refer to Fig. 1 for more information.

Determining the category (area) and the zone where the equipment will be used is the first consideration you need to make when deciding which equipment to use. You will also be able to establish if the environment is at risk of becoming explosive, and if an explosion were to happen, what the potential duration of the explosive atmosphere will be.

CMA

Mines (particularly coal mines) - Surface –based processing plants - Certain manufacturing facilities - Certain areas within manufacturing facilities - Chemical & petrochemical factories - Food and beverage manufacturing facilities - Pharmaceutical factories There are certain elements that, if combined or present, will be at risk of becoming explosive.

The combustion triangle demonstrates three elements that will increase the likelihood of an explosion occurring. Remove or change one of the elements, and it will help maintain the stability of your environment. For example, if an area has limited ventilation FA_2017.pdf 6/15/2017 1:22:36 it is at Lifting highAfrica risk for a 1build-up of PM

Define the category and zone

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To effectively categorise your environment, it is recommended to consider using either two of the following methods: 1.

2.

Classifying the hazardous location by direct example, which is a method that applies to standard installations.

Following a point source approach and using the

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M

Y

CM

MY

CY

CMY

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Environment

Gas, vapor or dust (sub)division

Permitted equipment Typical flammable group material

Minimum ignition energy (MIE)

Fiery Mines Underground Mines & Environments

Group I

I

Methane (firedamp)

250 µJ

Surface gases and vapors

Group IIA Group IIB Group IIC

II, IIA, IIB or IIC II, IIB or IIC II or IIC

Propane Ethylene Acetylene & Hydrogen

180 µJ 60 µJ 20 µJ

Surfaces dusts

Group IIIA Group IIIB Group IIIC

IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC IIIB or IIIC IIIC

Combustible air particles Non-conducive dusts Conductive dusts

Least ignitable (high MIE) Most ignitable (low MIE)

CMA

Table 2: Establishing the ignition properties in your environment is key to determining the level of risk and potential hazard. International and local standards divide explosive atmospheres into 3 groups based on location. In addition Group I and Group II can be further divided into 3 subgroups each, determined by their unique ignition properties. (Auret 2012)

Description

Regulation

Standard

Who is responsible

Area Classification

EMR 9(1)

SANS 10108

Plant owner, competent personnel, committees or consultant. Production Manager

EIR 4(1) Selection of Ex Equipment

EMR 9(1) EIR 4(1)

SANS 10108

Plant owner and projects Electrical engineering manager

Installation of Ex Equipment

EMR 9(1) EMR 9(2) EIR 4(1)

SANS 10086-1 SANS 10142-1

Plant owner done by own personnel or contractors

Certification

EMR 9(1)

SANS 10108 ARP 0108

Approved test laboratory (ATL)

Maintenance and Inspection

EMR 9(8) EIR 2(1)

SAANS 10086-1 SANS 10142-1

Plant owner (All Ex equipment must be inspected every two years) OSH ACT

Repair

EIR 2(1)

SANS 10086-3 SANS 10142-1

Approved test laboratory (ATL) – SABS, Explolabs, MASC

Certificate of Compliance (COC)

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SANS 10142-1

MIE test installation and make sure it complies and the issue COC

Table 3

3.

dispersion theory to determine the hazard radius.

If the source of release cannot be determined, determine the hazard radius based on a risk-based calculation of the release rate. You may then use this information with a point source approach.

Understanding your equipment and the surroundings use is permitted to, can assist you in making the correct purchasing decision for your specific environment.

Equipment is catergorised according to location and ignition properties of both environment and the actual equipment to be used. Refer to fig 1 for more information on 10

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typical equipment groupings.

It is important to discuss these requirements with both your engineer and the OEM before making any purchases.

are the most widely accepted regulations (Auret 2012).

Know your prospective equipment’s explosion protection level (EPL)

1.

Understanding your equipment’s explosion protection level (EPL) will allow you to meet the application demands of a hazardous environment. Take care to understand the various standards and regulations and what they mean to both your equipment and environment, especially if the product you are purchasing is imported. Currently in South Africa, the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and SANS 10108

Important factors to consider when deciding on which equipment to use:

2.

3.

Is the equipment explosion protected and what explosion rating does it comply with?

Will the equipment, during production/use, contribute to any igniting factors within the environment e.g. sparks, heat, friction, gas and vapor?

What distance will your equipment be located from the hazardous area?

Consider your equipment’s EPL and request additional information from the OEM with regards to which explosion group the equipment is classified in.

Groups are classified according to gas, vapor and cloud ignition properties of both the equipment and the environment. These are expressed in either of the gas and dust subgroups, the minimum ignition energy, and the temperature class.

External influences and ambient temperature should also be taken into consideration.

Once you have investigated both the environment and equipment, you can make a decision based on either of the following: - - - -

For specific information to determine if your area and equipment complies with local regulations and standards, refer to the following: Area Classification – EMR 9(1), EIR 4(1), SANS 10108 Selecting Explosion Proof Equipment - EMR 9(1), EIR 4(1), SANS 10108 Installation - EMR 9(1), EMR 9(2), EIR 4(1), SANS 10086-1, SANS 10142-1 Certification – EMR 9(1), SANS 10108, ARP 0108 Maintenance and inspection EMR 9(8), EIR 2(1), SANS 10086-

1, SANS 10142-1 Repair - EIR 2(1), SANS 10086-3, SANS 10142-1 Certificate of Compliance (COC) SANS 10142-1

References: Auret, J, 2012, ‘Hazardous Locations: Electrical Safety’, in Articles viewed 14 May 2017, from http://www.explolabs.co.za/ downloads/articles/Hazardous_ Locations_Electrical_Safety.pdf Vector, 2005, ‘Hazardous area classifications (SANS10108), viewed 14 May 2017, from http:// w w w. e e . c o . z a / w p - c o n t e n t / uploads/legacy/Hazardous%20 area%20classifications%20 (SANS10108).pdf Verlinde Lifting Equipment, ‘Products Catalogue – Electric explosion and sparkproof hoists’, Author, France.

Standards and Regulations: See Table 3.

EMR 9(1), 9(2) and 9(8) EIR 2(1) and 4(1) SANS 10108, 10086-1, 10142-1 and 10086-3 ARP 0108

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CMA

Using your equipment’s EPL A statistical approach A risk-based approach Group classification, or the environment’s ignition temperature (gas and vapor) In some instances, your environment may have unique needs and these should be communicated with your OEM who may be able to supply custom solutions to benefit your production process. Discuss the application and environment with your OEM and be sure to ask questions regarding the

equipment’s design, installation needs, additional explosion proof treatments, and any maintenance and service support being available. All explosion proof equipment installed need to be locally certified and clearly marked. A Certificate of Compliance (COC) must be readily available and kept updated. Any inspections and maintenance needs to be formally recorded and done by an accredited technician.

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COMPANY NEWS

Two Crane Giants Join Forces Following the finalisation of Konecranes’ acquisition of Terex MHPS – which, in effect, is Demag Cranes, Hoists, Material Handling and Ports Solutions – the two global crane brands will share their considerable combined knowledge and technology, becoming a substantial force in the lifting business in sub-Saharan Africa.

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he acquisition improves Konecranes’ position as a focused global leader in the industrial lifting and port solutions market.

Konecranes stands to achieve substantial growth opportunities in the service business, already a stronghold of the company in Southern Africa. Konecranes has a long history of conducting routine service inspections, repairs, and refurbishment of Demag cranes.

In South Africa, the merger also extends to the Wolff Cranes brand, acquired by Demag in the late 1980s.

In terms of the port-material segment, this includes handling technology, with a broad range of manual and semi-automated solutions under the Gottwald and Noell brands.

Knut Stewen, Konecranes’ Managing Director, Southern African Countries, and Vice President, Head of Region, Africa, said: “We are extremely proud to combine forces with Demag. We want to provide a home for Demag and Port Solutions, from which these businesses can grow and become stronger as part of our joint organisation. The acquisition makes it possible for us to realise a long list of synergies between our two companies. We will be a single technology company, ready to create the next generation of lifting.”

This sentiment was echoed by John Haarhoff, Managing Director of Demag MHPS: “We strongly believe that, in the long term, sharing combined technology will allow the two businesses to develop solutions that will further improve the productivity and safety of the Demag, Wolff and Konecranes brands. Together we will aim to

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excel at providing the services our customers require.”

In a first joint team effort, the Demag/ Konecranes team signed a three-year service and maintenance contract for Arcellor Mittal’s Saldanha Steel Mill, which will require a supervisor and four technical teams on-site.

Miikka Kinnunen, Vice President, Investor Relations, explained: “Konecranes is well-prepared to deliver expected synergies, based on the extensive integration planning work carried out jointly with Demag over recent months. Of the total of €140 million per annum synergies targeted within three years, €35 million is expected to be implemented within 12 months from

1 January 2017, from which date the MHPS Acquisition is deemed effective from a financial point of view. Overall, synergies will come from procurement, operations, and SG&A. One-time implementation expenses are expected to amount to €130 million, with €60 million worth of anticipated capex. In addition, dynamic synergies related to new opportunities in global service operations are expected to lead to significant earnings growth.”

Kinnunen added further that the consideration for the Demag business was US$595 million and €200 million in cash, and 19.6 million new Class B shares.

Pursuant to the Stock and Asset Purchase Agreement (SAPA)

subject to certain adjustments, in accordance with the SAPA. Based on 2015 financials, Konecranes and Demag had aggregated sales of about â‚Ź3.5 billion, an adjusted EBITDA of â‚Ź267 million, and a total workforce of about 19 000.

Contact John MacDonald Konecranes, Tel +27 (0) 11 864-2800, Cell: +27 (0) 76 403-3184, john.macdonald@konecranes.com.

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dated 16 May 2016, the final cash consideration is subject to postclosing adjustments for cash, debt, working capital, and the closing of the sale of the STAHL CraneSystems business. The final number of Class B shares may be

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IMPORT & EXPORT

Breaking the Fear of Forward Cover If your business deals with the import or export of goods or services, then you will be all too familiar with the effect of the rate of exchange and the implications it can have on the predicted profit margins of a project. Both suppliers and buyers need to be realistic and have in place a plan to secure their financial commitment on purchases made when dealing with the volatility of emerging markets.

The lack thereof poses a dire financial threat to your business.

Proper planning and assessment of your business needs with regards to sales and delivery date on projects’, will already provide you with great insight when deciding to risk not being covered or to make sure you protect your purchase, or sale, from the unpredictability of local currency.

We often have this conversation with our clients, and as we deal with projects that are quoted and settled at a future date, we recommend entering into a forward cover contract to protect your purchase from any unexpected price hikes due to a fluctuating Rand/Dollar exchange.

Not sure which is of importance to your business? Read below to find out which forward exchange cover your business should use.

What is Forward Exchange Contract (FEC)?

When dealing with international suppliers, it is strongly recommended to make use of a forward exchange contract.

A forward exchange contract basically allows you to choose between two different currencytrading methods – spot rate and forward rate. Both offer benefits to your purchase or sale and secures your price, ensuring minimal loss if in the event that local currency devalues. Forward exchange cover allows you to buy today, but only spend tomorrow or at a later predetermined time.

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Who needs a forward exchange contract?

Spot rate or Forward exchange contracts?

If you are in the business of acquiring products or services from an international supplier, it is strongly recommended that you ensure you have either spot rate or forward cover in place to protect your company from the financial implications due to a devalued local currency.

Your local bank will be able to provide further insight as to which option best serves your business need. The difference between the two in essence is the amount of time you need to protect your sale or purchase against the rate of exchange. A forward rate refers to the settlement price of a forward contract, meaning the price agreed upon by the buyer and seller for a product or service at a delivery date in the future. While a spot rate is the settlement price of a spot contract, in other words, a contract that involves the sale or purchase of a commodity, security or a currency for immediate delivery on an agreed upon date in the immediate future, this is usually a day or two after the trade date.

What are the benefits of committing to a forward exchange contract?

The unpredictability of local currency in emerging markets needs to be taken seriously when you are importing your products and services. At the end of 2015, the South African Rand plummeted, and devalued by approximately 30%. The ripple effect is still being felt by all businesses that are still compensating for the effects of a sudden price hike on all imports.

South African suppliers dealing with imports were hammered with a sudden unanticipated price hike. To explain further, if you had promised to deliver a product at a certain price to your customer, the price on import was much higher than the initial agreed upon value.

Forward exchange cover contracts serve to ensure minimal loss in this type of situation. Most banks will be able to advise and provide you with the best option for your business.

The benefits? Forward exchange cover protects your purchasing decision from negative changes. It protects against adverse currency movements, and you are covered past the agreed upon forward rate.

And most importantly, it keeps future cash flows certain and predictable, allowing your business to reap on the profits made with the initial agreement between supplier and buyer.

A spot contract is usually the price quoted and required to be settled immediately. If you are in the commodity, security or currency industries, a spot rate is the spot price quoted and is usually settled two business days after the trade date.

A forward contract is a contract that involves an agreement of contract terms on the current date with the delivery and payment at a specified future date. Unlike a spot rate, a forward rate is used to determine and estimate the cost of a financial transaction that takes place on a future date. It is the settlement price agreed upon of a forward contract.

For more insight into the difference between spot rate and forward cover, visit http:// www.investopedia.com/ask/ answers/042315/what-differencebetween-forward-rate-and-spotrate.asp

Karlien Kuun, Verlinde Tel: +27 (0) 861 837-5463 karlien@verlinde.co.za www.verlindecranes.co.za

Genie GTH-4018 Telehandlers Assist In New Suez Canal Tunnel Project, Egypt

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s part of Egypt’s Suez Canal Authority’s (SCA) ambitious EUR 6.58 billion (USD 7.3 billion) New Suez Canal Project, after its involvement in the extension of the new Suez Canal that opened in record time last year, Petrojet – one of the Middle East’s largest integrated construction companies, is currently contributing to the building of six twin tube tunnels (four for cars and two for trains) beneath

the Suez Canal. To support its materials handling needs, Petrojet turned to Cairo-based equipment provider Modern Builders Merchant Co. (MBM), of the Genie brand’s authorised distributors in Egypt, who recommended the use of two high-reach, heavy-lifting Genie GTH-4018 telehandlers. The machines were delivered this January with optional airconditioning and a bespoke customer paint livery.

The challenges of a huge project Constructed under the supervision of the Egyptian Armed Forces Engineering Authority (AFEA), the four 48-m (157.5-ft) deep, 10.8-m (35-ft) wide, 3.19-km (2-mi) long road tunnels will provide access to an estimated 45,000 cars and trucks per day. The rail tunnels are built at the same depth over a distance of 6.7 km (4 mi) and feature five ventilation shafts. Once they are completed,

NEWS FROM AFRICA

Portsmouth, UK-based lifting, transport and storage specialist Rapid Response Solutions (RRS) moved six 55-ton rotors from Goole, 40 miles (64 kilometers) southwest to Barnsley for disposal recently.

GTH-4018 with outriggers ready for action.

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NEWS FROM AFRICA Genie GTH-4018: Compact and easy to manoeuvre in tight spaces.

the tunnels will link the eastern and western banks of the Suez Canal from Egypt’s homeland cities of Port Said and Ismailia, to the Sinai Peninsula.

Working to a 2018 opening schedule in tough desert-like conditions, the project currently involves a wide variety of heavy machinery operating inside the tunnel tubes and around the tunnel entrances. As such, the job mandates sufficiently manoeuvrable, compact machines capable of handling materials efficiently at close quarters with other equipment

Powerful performance, compact dimensions Offering a maximum lift height of 17.61 m (58 ft), a maximum forward reach of 13.36 m (43 ft 10 in) and a maximum lift capacity of 4,000 kg (8,817 lb), thanks to its unique combination of a class-leading 3.8m (12 ft 5 in) outside turning radius and the narrowest machine width in its category, the Genie GTH-4018 model is designed for tough work in 16

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challenging environments – even on busy and confined jobsites where space it tight. A 75 kW (100 hp) Stage IIIA (Tier 4) compliant turbo diesel Perkins engine delivering a maximum travel speed of 35 km/h (22 mph) provides the power to operate efficiently on challenging terrain.

having performed reliably without interruption for the past four months. Our customer is satisfied with the results, and work is progressing according to schedule.”

A robust, reliable solution

Familiarization training provided at the machines’ handover also provided the opportunity to meet Petrojet’s operators and visit the jobsite. “It’s a well managed site,” says Mr. Ismail Hammad, Genie technical services engineer. “All operations are supervised by the army’s engineers who are sharp on respecting the highest health and safety standards. As far as the Genie GTH-4018 models are concerned, the operators said they found them easy to operate and manoeuvre.

They have also found that they are smooth and comfortable to work with on this rough, hot, arid site.”

“MBM has a longstanding relationship with Genie and a very successful track record with Petrojet regarding the provision and operation of Genie machines.

With next year’s completion deadline just around the corner, at this stage of the project the stakes are high and the conditions tremendously tough,” says Mr. Abdul Salam Hammad, Director, Modern Builders Merchant Co. Mr. Hammad continues: “Despite the additional challenges caused by the violent desert storms that are common in the area in the early months of the year, followed by rapidly rising high temperatures, both Genie GTH-4018 units

Smooth, manoeuvrable and easy to operate

Contact Goscor Tel: +27 (0)10 595 7813 adminghr@goscor.co.za

New Heights For Mali Gold Mine

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ith the de-rating of the mine’s Potain MD830 crane due to its age, local distributor SA French is supplying the new Potain MCT205 tower crane for general maintenance and repair duty on the remote mine site.

SA French sales manager, Louw Smit, says that technical and after-market support are considered critical for customers, and even more so for those that operate on remote sites in Africa. “Significantly, SA French has been recognised as an Elite Dealer by Potain of France, which means a guarantee of 80% availability of spare parts on first call, and it is this level of customer centric focus that has ensured the success of Potain cranes in Africa,” he says.

“We dismantled the crane for our customer in November last year, and the brand new Potain MCT205 model is being supplied as a permanent installation,” Smit says. “The load curve on this unit is well-suited to the mine’s needs on this site.”

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A gold mine in Mali has been so pleased with the performance of and support for its on-site Potain tower crane that, as this model reached the end of its operational life, it has been replaced with another Potain unit.

A Potain MD830 tower crane has been supplied by SA French to a mine in Mali.

The crane will be erected in a configuration that includes a 65 metre jib, a 59,4 metre hook height, a 17,6 metre counter jib and reusable fixing angles. Its lifting capacity is over 6 tons at 25 metres, and 1.75 tons metres at the full jib length.

“The crane will be erected to a hook height of about 40 metres and then telescoped to its final height,” says Smit. “The standard erection will take three days and telescoping it to the final height will take another two days.”

Among the advanced features of this Potain model – adding to its versatility in areas where stable power supply is not always available – is the 60LVF25 hoist winch that includes a new power control function.

“While the normal starting power on this tower crane is 62 KVA, the advantage of this function is that the KVA requirements can be lowered to 38 KVA if there is not sufficient power available on the mine,” he says.

Smit emphasises that this lower power supply has no effect on the slewing or trolley function of the tower crane, but only reduces the hoisting speed. The lifting capacity of the tower crane remains unaffected.

Contact Louw Smit, SA French, Tel :+27 (0) 11 822-8782, louw@safrench.co.za, www.safrench.co.za

The new Potain MD830 will be used for general maintenance on the remote mine site in Mali

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Straightpoint Load Cells Integral To Onboard Crane Load Tests NEWS FROM AFRICA

Anchor Industries used water bags in addition to a variety of force measurement and rigging equipment to complete load tests on a Liebherr crane aboard a vessel in Cape Town Harbour, South Africa recently.

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he 500-ton capacity Liebherr, model BOS 14000-500D, is the main crane on the deck of Van Oord’s pipe-laying vessel, DLB Stingray. The prime focus for Stingray is S-lay pipe-lay work; when performing S-lay pipeline installation, joints of pipe are welded into a pipe string aboard the vessel. The crane required five-yearly testing.

Anchor accepted a scope of work from Dormac Marine & Engineering to complete an overload test of the

crane, constituting a 550-ton load being applied to the main hoist.

Additionally, Anchor was required to complete a 55-ton load test of the auxiliary hoist as well as a 50t calibration test of the main hoist after the 550-ton overload test was complete.

Four 75-ton capacity Radiolink plus wireless load cells and four 30-ton capacity wireless low headroom links, all manufactured

by Straightpoint and sourced from

The Liebherr offshore onboard crane suspends Tier 1 of the cascading water bag rig.

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Anchor stock, provided data to handheld devices throughout the project. Another four 120-ton load cells from a different manufacturer completed the force measurement fleet for the job.

Tyrone Tilley, national services manager at Anchor, said: “With a test this large there is always a certain level of stress and to have the Straightpoint products involved gave the team added assurances that the equipment was

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going to deliver in a pressurised environment. The 120-ton load cells were from old stock; we are in the process of phasing out those units and replacing them with Straightpoint equipment.”

For the main overload test, a dozen water bags were used in a near-40 meter, three-tier cascading rig. At the top and middle were two 100ton and two 40-ton bags, while three 20-ton and a 30-ton bag combined at the bottom. Supporting rigging equipment was allocated to each lifting point; for example, Point 2 for two 40-ton bags in Tier 1 included a 100-ton x 7-meter roundsling, two 55-ton safety bow shackles (above and below the 75-ton load cell), followed by the water bag.

Tilley said: “The additional capacity in the water bags was to account for water displacement owing to the fact that they were pushing against each other. Of the 650-ton capacity we had I estimate that we lost approximately 50-ton to 70-ton.”

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The Radiolink plus is Straightpoint’s most popular product. The range of low headroom links, meanwhile, is designed to provide accurate measurement of loads in the most challenging applications where headroom restrictions are a major factor. In this case, Anchor wanted to limit the height of rigging inbetween water bags. Constructed from high strength alloy steel and exposed to an array of testing during development, the tension load cells are designed to work with industry standard shackles. Further, said Tilley, they are lightweight and user-friendly.

Anchor was aboard the vessel over a three-day period. Tilley explained that the first day was used for transportation of the equipment in two flatbed truckloads, then rigging up the water bags. Day two saw completion of the 550-ton load test, while the two additional tests, rigging down and offloading took place on the final day.

Tilley concluded: “The job was well planned and executed within the timeframe without any significant challenges other than the short lead time; we received confirmation of the job on the 17th of the month and delivered from the 20th to 23rd. We used handheld devices for this project but have recently acquired Straighpoint’s multi-load cell reading software [SW-MWLC] and look forward to applying it on future applications of this nature.”

The Liebherr boasts the Litronic crane management system, a onelevel interface between crane and driver. Various analysis tools provide relevant information on the operation and the system empowers the driver to efficiently control the crane and optimise turnover.

Stingray, meanwhile, has a design draft of 5 meter and dimensions of 120 meter by 40 meter.

Contact David Ayling, dayling@straightpoint.com

Safety Is Non-Negotiable No Matter What The Costs Or Challenges In The Lifting Industry Training and compliance to regulations are essential in creating safe work environments. Lifting Africa attended a conference where this came under the spotlight.

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ompliance to regulations and training remain the two most crucial elements for safety in the work-at-height industry.

Speaking at a lifting conference in Johannesburg Jean du Randt, general manager at Eazi Access Rental and chairman of the mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs), said several regulations guided the MEWPs industry that all very specifically required that the operators of machines are adequately trained and competent.

“Machines also have to be kept in a safe working condition and complies with all safety and manufacturers requirements in terms of maintenance and serving while the machines also have to be regularly inspected and load tested.”

Du Randt said all machines by regulation also had to be operated in a safe manner and within its prescribed operational scope.

Keeping safety and training topical within the industry is a key target for Du Randt who said it should be prompted and encouraged at all times. Driving compliance with regulations must be a key focus for everyone in the MEWPs industry that is regulated by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, No 85 of 1993, Driven Machinery Regulations 2015 and Construction Regulations 2014.

Training and ongoing learning throughout industry ensures safer working conditions for everyone.

There is a growing demand for recognised training within industry - an encouraging development proving that things were starting to move towards the right direction.

Ensuring that all work-at height operations are meeting particular industry standards is a critical element when it comes to safety.

“One of the challenges in our industry is the lack of framework for short courses as well as general educational requirements.

Competent and/or licensed ambiguity and misalignment with the current NQF Act as it still refers to the SAQA Act is also challenging.”

Du Randt said training development with fellow members of the Institute for Work at Height specifically for MEWPs was ongoing.

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to strength providing temporary access for people or equipment to inaccessible areas, usually at height.

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Also known as magic or flying carpets they continue to be high in demand due to the fast track and flexible work methods offered by these machines. Other industry drivers for MEWPs include health and safety as they reduce fatigue and risk, productivity through increased flexibility and efficiency, while technology advances have also led to more reliable mobility and control.

MEWPs also offer operators comfortability when compared to other methods to work at height such as ropes or ladders or even scaffolding.

With a wide variety of machines available from scissor lifts, boom lifts, truck mounted platforms to personal lifts having the right training for operators in the correct category of machine is just as important an element.

According to Du Randt some brief points on operating a MEWP to consider include what machine is being selected, operator training, pre-use and workplace inspection, full function testing, fall prevention and PPE, safe operating and transport procedures, shut down and stowing of MEWPs. He said common causes of MEWPs incidents were still due to operator error, poor ground conditions, training and lack of experience.

adopted through the years, but also as training has increased. Incidents, however, still happen. Also with newer and improved models being delivered to the market training will continue to be crucial for anyone operating a MEWP. According to Du Randt MEWPs have been around since the early 1900’s. Showing a photograph of a MEWP being used on public streetlights in 1920 in Sweden he said it was Jay Eitel who in 1944 set himself the task of creating the world’s very first “cherry picker”.

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Other causes include situation awareness – failure in observing a hazard in the surroundings, leaning over the side rail of the platform while maneuvering, poor MEWP maintenance and working alone when other observation points are required.

Several future trends bode well for better safety and training. Simulator training allowing for dynamic simulation of MEWP equipment will bring about improved operations. It will also allow for integration of equipment into the workplace environment and hardware interface to real control panels.

Other future trends include robotics, high visibility systems, multi terrain units and maintenance reduction.

Contact Jean Du Randt, GM Group Services Eazi Group jean@eazi.co.za, www.eazi.co.za

SEW-Eurodrive SA Geared For International Acclaim

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hether it is countless conveyor belts, bottling plants, assembly lines and processes in the chemical and mining industries that require moving material and people, SEW-EURODRIVE offers individual solutions using their comprehensive modular system for building gearmotors and frequency inverters, servo drive systems, decentralised drive systems and industrial gear units.

unit weighing 11 ton for the same mine, only this time it is for a goods only application for a hoist situated deeper underground for ore transportation. Assembled at the SEW- EURODRIVE facility in China, the unit will be completed to international DIN specification. The power rating of this unit is from a 1000 kW drive motor and nominal torque of 293,000 Nm.

The South African division of SEWEURODRIVE recently proved that size does matter when they were awarded a contract to supply the biggest unit the local company had ever offered. The 24 ton ZDN hoist drive is destined for a mine in Canada where it will be used to drive the hoists that convey mineworkers and goods on a daily basis.

Securing the contract for this Canadian project has raised the bar for SEW- EURODRIVE SA. “We have the global capacity to supply and service such major projects. Combined with our competitive pricing, we can also become involved at the design stage by assisting the customer with calculations and drawings. To the best of my knowledge this is the biggest unit SEW-EURODRIVE SA has ever supplied. It is a real feather in our cap, especially seeing we were awarded the project by a leading competitor, which gives us a good foot in the door in securing future orders,� said Rudi Swanepoel, Head of Projects.

A unit of this magnitude (4m long x 1m high x 1m wide) requires specialised design capabilities so the global presence and capabilities of SEW-EURODRIVE became a major factor in securing the contract. The ZDN 3 HSN 1670 hoist drive has been designed and is being built in the Czech Republic and will require a lead time of 35 weeks for completion. The size of the unit has determined the completion time as each component has to be custom made.

last gear stage allows the torque on the output shaft to double, compared to a conventional gear unit. The choice of 1000 kW motors is to accommodate the clients requirement for standardising on similar motors throughout the plant.

The 1.5 million Nm of torque generated by the output shaft of the ZDN hoist drive has necessitated the inclusion of special oil coolers for heat and thermal dissipation in the gearbox. Also the high torque from the output shaft has meant the design of special tangential keys on the shaft to ensure a secure transfer of power.

Following the order for the 24 ton hoist drive, SEW- EURODRIVE SA clinched the order for a ML Series

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The spirit of innovation, quality and service imbued in the traditions of SEWEURODRIVE over the last 80 years has enabled them to become the market leader in the industry of drive automation with a turnover of more than EUR 2.5 billion.

Contact Jana Klut, SEW Eurodrive, Tel: +27 (0) 11 248-7161, jklut@sew.co.za, www.sew.co.za

The design of the hoist drive requires two input shafts, each accommodating a 1000 kW motor driving through helical bevel gears to a single output shaft powering the gearbox. The two input shafts are located in the distant parts of the housing whilst the output shaft is situated in the central part. There is a fixed kinetic linkage between the input shafts which enables the shafts to rotate at the same time at the same speed, unlike a differential.

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Rapid Lifts, Moves And Transports Six 55-ton Rotors Portsmouth, UK-based lifting, transport and storage specialist Rapid Response Solutions (RRS) moved six 55-ton rotors from Goole, 40 miles (64 kilometers) southwest to Barnsley for disposal recently.

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RS accepted a scope of work from C. Soar & Sons, a specialist in dismantling and recycling of electrical plant equipment, to load the rotors onto vehicles from its transport fleet and deliver them to a recycling facility where C. Soar unloaded them using its own yard cranes. The task was completed in just four days.

The first challenge was presented by the storage arrangement of the rotors, which was designed to take up the least amount of space rather than facilitate efficient loadout. Each rotor had to be jacked up and moved about 10m sideways using RRS’s 270-ton capacity HydraSlide HT300 heavy track hydraulic skidding system and power pack.

A four-axle, 150t tractor with rotor on a four-axle low loader.

Paul Barber, managing director at RRS, said: “There was lots of other equipment in the warehouse and space was limited. We chose the HT300 over the LP [low profile] 350 skidding system, which is capable of pushing loads up to 310-ton, because we were jacking the rotors up to the trailer bed height and loading over the side of the trailer inside the building. The HT300 system only needed supporting every 3 meter with a 55-ton load, whereas the LP350 would have required support across its full length.”

Also onsite in Goole, RRS used a 12-ton capacity Valla mini-crane to lift and move sections of the track into place. Barber said: “Having the Hydra-Slide skidding system and the Valla in our own fleet removes much of the risk involved in traditional ‘hump and 24

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Each rotor was moved sideways using a 270t capacity Hydra-Slide HT300 heavy track hydraulic skidding system.

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The rotors were loaded inside the C. Soar storage facility.

The rotors were jacked up to the trailer bed height and loaded over the side of the trailer.

A three-axle, 150t tractor with rotor on a four-axle semi low loader.

The HT300 heavy track hydraulic skidding system and power pack provided 310t of pushing capability.

three axles with a four-axle semi low loader. Abnormal load escort was also provided by RRS, completing the comprehensive service.

The HT300 system only needed supporting every 3m with a 55t load.

bump’ type moves. The machinery completes the hard work safely and the engineers can remain at a safe distance. Having invested in the specialist equipment we were able to offer a fully inclusive service, whilst keeping all costs to a minimum.”

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rectangular and box-shaped, although two of them were narrower and one was taller than the other three. RRS chose to employ its two largest tractors, of 150-ton capacity, as with the load at 55-ton the gross vehicle weight (GVW) and axle loads were not suited to smaller vehicles. One unit had four axles with a fouraxle low loader and the other

Barber said: “We had one lorry and one escort for each rotor. The speed at which we were able to move and load the motors was too quick for one lorry on turnaround so a second vehicle was in the loop to meet the set time scale. Due to the time taken to load and unload, only one vehicle with its escort was on the move at any one time.”

Contact Stuart Trinder sales@rapidrs.co.uk

Rope And Sling Supplies Lifting Gear For Major Falklands Project

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are Harbour is a small settlement on East Falkland, on Choiseul Sound, primarily used as a port facility and depot for RAF Mount Pleasant, located about 15km north. An upgrade is underway to make the harbour suitable for larger vessels, namely the POINT Class ships, with roll-on roll-off capability of the Falkland Islands Resupply Ship (FIRS). There are approximately 10 FIRS sailings per year, which deliver military supplies including hardware, food and commercial freight to the Falkland Islands.

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Rope and Sling Specialists (RSS) has supplied lifting and rigging equipment for the Mare Harbour upgrade project, part of a massive modernisation of the military infrastructure on the Falkland Islands, a British overseas territory off the coast of Argentina.

RSS has supplied wire rope slings, web slings, round slings, shackles, hydraulics, chain slings and wire rope to civil engineering and maritime service provider VolkerBrooks, part of VolkerStevin, which agreed the £19m upgrade—£180m will be invested in the Falklands over the next 10 years— with the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO).

Alan Varney, depot manager at RSS headquarters in Bridgend, Wales, said: “The opportunity to supply such a landmark and important project represents a great start to 2017 and once again demonstrates our capability to manufacture and source lifting equipment for demanding applications to a short lead time.”

RSS received the order on 9 January and committed to delivery to Morecambe in Northwest England two weeks later.

The shipment, which filled 15 pallets, included 35 ton and 25 ton capacity wire rope slings manufactured by RSS in addition to chain slings of various sizes that were also assembled at the South Wales facility.

Varney added: “Our 1,000t Sahm Splice hydraulic press enables us

RSS uses its 1,000t Sahm Splice hydraulic press to fulfill orders for major projects such as the Mare Harbour upgrade.

to manufacture slings up to 55 ton working load limit (WLL), which is a capability that is generating significant and ongoing interest from industry.

We have adapted our manufacturing processes to enable us to meet this demand within the stringent time constraints often associated with orders for such equipment.”

VolkerBrooks (formerly Humby and Brooks), acquired by VolkerStevin in 1937, placed the order with RSS, which already supplies, hires and inspects lifting equipment for the specialist service provider.

VolkerBrooks is committed to maintaining the highest standards

of workmanship supported by its suppliers, systems and facilities to provide an efficient and effective service.

Rob Coupe, managing director at VolkerStevin, said: “As a specialist in marine construction works, we look forward to working on this design and build project for the roll-on rolloff facility upgrade. We’re pleased to be working as part of this investment to modernise military infrastructure on the Islands and look forward to starting.”

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Modulift Provides Below-The-Hook Solution For Bedroom Installations Two pioneers in modular concepts of different kinds combined to install bedrooms at the citizenM Tower of London Hotel, which offer guests views of the River Thames, Tower Bridge and a series of other famous landmarks.

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elow-the-hook equipment manufacturer Modulift, a specialist provider of modular spreader beams, supplied rigging equipment as Polcom Modular installed 260 pre-fabricated structural modular bedrooms at the iconic riverside new-build.

Modular construction is fast becoming a building method of choice for organisations looking for rapid project completion, assured quality standards and minimal impact on the environment or the local area, said Ben Paget, structural director at Polcom.

Polcom accepted a scope of work to design, manufacture, supply and install the bedrooms over an 11-week period, all at night.

The modules had bespoke designed lifting eyes integrated into the structural framing that were utilised by the rigging team.

A bedroom-corridor module weighed approximately 8-ton, while the heavier bedroomcorridor-bedroom modules were around 12.5-ton.

Modulift provided standard MOD 24 (24-ton capacity at 5 meters / 17 ft.) and MOD 50 (50-ton capacity at 8 meters / 26 ft.) spreader beams, slings and shackles that were used in either single or one-over-two configuration depending on the lifting points on the modules; some were four-point lifts and others eight-point. Below-thehook equipment totalled up to 1.25-ton in weight for each lift.

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Polcom originally tested the rig in a one-over-two-over-four configuration but height restrictions onsite meant it had to proceed with either single or one-over-two configurations.

Polcom installed the bedrooms over an 11-week period.

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quality drawings, specifications and expertise, particularly beneficial in offsetting the centre of gravity positions during design of the lifting frames.”

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During the day, spreader beams and lifting equipment was stored in a purpose-built cage that slotted onto the top of a module, located by the lifting eyes. Polcom moved the cage up each time work started on a new floor level.

Prior to installation the modules were transported from Poland to London Thamesport, a container seaport on the River Medway, where they were placed in storage.

Most could be moved under normal transport restrictions but the widest had to be accompanied by special escorts. The entire modular installation crew consisted of between six and ten people, which included resource for site bolting of the modules as well as rigging and traffic marshalling.

Following the success of the project, Polcom has employed Modulift below-the-hook equipment and expertise on further installations in the UK, USA and Canada. Paget said six such projects are taking place at the time of publication.

A modular bedroom with the iconic Tower of London and Tower Bridge in the background.

Polcom utilised a tower crane leased by Balfour Beatty, the major contractor, which was already onsite for other lifts related to the construction project. Paget explained that as the crane was sourced prior to completion of the module design, limited height was available for the top floor bedrooms.

He added: “We had to modify the top floor lift with shortened chains and tighter angles to accommodate the final lifts. The module centres of gravity positions were not quite central and we had to manually compensate some of them with sandbags. Modulift’s design service was critical to successful delivery of the project, giving us access to high

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He concluded: “Our modular system is designed bespoke to every project. Size and shape varies according to the architecture. Where possible we limit the overall width, length and height to standard transportation limits to avoid extra costs, but this is not always possible.”

Contact Sophie Briggs, Modulift, sophie@modulift.com

Terex Cranes Introduces New 2-Year Standard Warranty For Demag Cranes PRODUCT & SERVICES

Comprehensive warranty covers all new crane purchases effective immediately

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erex Cranes announces a new standard 2-year warranty for all new Demag mobile crane equipment purchases, effective immediately. From the outriggers and engine to the cab and controls, the new warranty covers all crane components from defects in workmanship for 24 months, delivering true peace of mind when it comes to choosing a reliable lifting partner.

OUR SERVICES INCLUDE: • Sales of New & Used SANY mobile & crawler cranes • Workshop & On-site Servicing • Calibrations & Load Testing of mobile cranes • Customised branding & Spraypainting • Training & Certification for operators • Refurbishing of equipment • Breakdown Call-outs

“Our customers trust Demag cranes because they have the confidence that the equipment is ready to work every day. Doubling our previous standard warranty period for all Demag models demonstrates our dedication to our customers’ success,” says Steve Filipov, President of Terex Cranes. “The name Demag is synonymous with quality and innovation. We are moving full speed ahead on the innovation train, so we will always be reaching above our customers’ expectations to keep them ahead of their competition every step of the way.”

Since the reintroduction of the brand at bauma 2016, Terex has celebrated many new Demag model innovations, bringing the “Above.

Ahead. Always” tagline to life with outstanding benefits for Demag customers. Model introductions include the three-axle Demag AC 55-3 and AC 60-3 all terrain cranes serving the 55- and 60-ton (60and 65-U.S. ton) capacity classes. The four recently introduced fiveaxle models – Demag AC 130-5, AC 160-5, AC 220-5 and AC 250-5 – offer class capacity ratings from 130 to 250 tons (140 to 300 U.S. tons) to provide customers with a wide variety of lifting solutions to meet virtually any application. Also covered under the 2-year warranty are these new Demag product introductions as well as planned innovations slated for release later this year.

• New Parts • Trade-in’s accepted • Spare parts

New Cranes (Pricing on request)

• Sany STC200

(20t) x2

• Sany STC500

(50t)

• Sany SRC250 (25t)

AVAILABLE USED CRANES INCLUDE:

• 1997 Grove AT990E (80t) • 2013 Sany STC500 (50t)

R 1 950 000 R 3 350 000

55 Harris Ave • Isandovale • Edenvale Tel: (011) 823 2028 www.saxeniequipment.co.za

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BMG Includes Kabelschlepp Cable Carriers In Portfolio BMG’s extensive portfolio of cable carrier systems and safety cables now includes Tsubaki’s new Kabelschlepp Roller Supported Chain (RSC) system, suitable for long travel and cranes.

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abelschlepp cable carriers are designed to enhance productivity and minimise repair costs in various applications - from computer plotters and micro sensitive test and measurement equipment, to offshore drilling rigs and high-speed automated machining centers.

“The new RSC rolling system, where the upper run does not come into contact with the lower run, has 90% less force compared to a conventional gliding system,” says Renier Slabbert, product manager – Linear Way and Cable Carrier

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Systems, BMG Power Transmission.

“This self-aligning system, which ensures quiet operation and low vibration, offers high travel speeds and acceleration, ensuring minimum stress for the cable carrier and cables.”

BMG’s Kabelschlepp range, which extends from standard individual components to complete system solutions, is enhanced by custom manufactured systems to meet exact requirements in diverse sectors. These systems are available in heavy-duty steel and durable, lightweight plastic materials.

BMG supports this range with a technical advisory, installation and repair throughout Southern Africa.

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“Other benefits include long travel distances, easy installation and low maintenance. No fix distances of the support structure are necessary.”

Contact Renier Slabbert, BMG World, Cell: +27 (0) 82 782-6600 Tel: +27 (0) 11 620-1550 reniers@bmgworld.net www.bmgworld.net

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Cable Reeling Solutions Like No Other From Powermite The materials handling division of mechanical and electrical engineering specialist, Powermite, supplies superior quality, rugged, reliable, and economical cable reeling systems and accessories to a wide spectrum of Southern African industries.

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able reeling systems are used to lay down and retrieve cable in applications where a predetermined length of travel and a fixed amount of cable is connected to a fixed point while a moving point travels over a fixed line, rail, ground or height at a set speed. In addition to a wide variety of cabling including medium voltage, low voltage and milli power, control, fibre optic/data and composite cables for data and video supply, these reeling systems also carry water, air and hydraulic hosing.

“Our cable reeling systems deliver numerous cost and time saving benefits for end-users,” says Powermite Marketing Director, Donovan Marks. “Their extremely rugged design ensures reliable operation for optimised uptime and productivity. Manufactured in a variety of materials including painted steel, stainless steel and hot dip galvanized surfaces, the cable reeling equipment is suitable for a wide range of indoor and outdoor applications.” By utilising the anti-runback bearing/braking resistive-based drive systems, Powermite achieves tremendous success with system reliability.

“Our systems continue to operate over several years in extremely dusty and corrosive environments.”

“In addition, the greased-for-life bearings ensure a maintenancefree cable reeling solution. With no stoppages for maintenance and no maintenance costs, our reeling systems deliver significant cost savings for end-users,” notes Marks.

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These systems are also extremely versatile and can be applied to low speeds (5m/min) or high speeds (120m/min) over distances ranging from 1m to over a 1000 meters and the length can be increased or decreased to meet end-users’ requirements.

Powermite supplements its renowned spring driven, torque motor and permanent magnet clutch drives with Variable Speed Drive (VSD) technology. “It is crucial that the system keeps the correct tension at all times to prevent damage during operation and to keep the cable out of harm’s way,” explains Marks.

“Our VSD technology enables all the drives to provide a constant torque to keep the correct tension at all times which is crucial to preventing damage by protecting the cable and keeping it out of harm’s way during winding and un-winding functions.”

The main gearbox unit located inside the motorised reeling drum carries the slip ring assembly, the spool and the drive units. The spring units are provided with a flange for mounting onto structures, frames or walls. Encased in a steel housing with safety anchors, each spring has an operational duty cycle of 80,000 operations.

Powermite’s materials handling division also supplies a comprehensive range of cable reeling system accessories that include one- and two-way guiding devices with optional slack cable, over tension and position detection systems, anchoring drums (with/ without connection boxes), connection boxes for LT/MV power, control and fibre optics cable and slicing kits, end limit switches, cable sleeves and shock absorber springs.

Marks adds that Powermite has the necessary capabilities and expertise

to refurbish cable reeling systems to OEM standards offering customers a cost-effective alternative to new equipment purchase.

With over 40 years’ experience across numerous fields of industry, the Powermite teams understand that quality is of paramount importance to customers as it has a direct link to reliability, uptime, productivity and ultimately profitability. Marks confirms that their local manufacture is in accordance to the local industry norms with SANS 9001, 14001 and 18001 alongside their overseas principles Conductix and European EU and IEC standards.

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Powermite’s cable reel solutions are found in a wide range of industries from mining, plant and factories to warehousing, waterworks and stockyards. “Our bulk materials handling equipment operates on stackers and reclaimers, spreaders, transfer cars, ship loaders and other port handling applications such as long travel cranes, portal cranes, hoists, magnets, etc.,” says Marks.

Customers include bulk mining OEM companies, crane manufacturers, system installers, machine builders, automation manufacturers, wholesalers/retailers, etc.

As a leading supplier, manufacturer and importer under one roof, Powermite, a division of Hudaco (Pty) Ltd., augments its cable reeling equipment with a comprehensive range of worldclass quality cables, plugs and sockets, festoon systems, drag chain controllers, container load sensing systems, downshop lead

systems, etc., “all conveniently available from a single source,” concludes Marks.

Contact Donovan Marks, Powermite, Tel: +27 (0) 11 271-0000, donovan@powermite.co.za www.powermite.co.za

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The Low Down On Load Testing Load Testing is a legal requirement and prior to using any lifting equipment, a valid load test should have been performed.

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s per the Occupational Health and Safety Act (the latest edition was released on the 1st of October 2015) a load test is legally required to be performed on all lifting equipment every twelve months (this is the minimum prescribed interval but load tests may be performed more often) and six months thereafter, an inspection referred to as the six-month inspection must also be performed. Failure to do so may result in a prescribed prison term and fine.

Load Testing is a legal requirement and prior to using any lifting equipment, a valid load test should have been performed. There should be a valid load test certificate to validate and ensure that the test has been performed. A registered LME (Lifting Machine Entity) which has a valid LME number issued by the Department of Labour is the legal entity that is authorised to issue the certificate. A LMI (Lifting Machine Inspector) who has been accredited and issued a LMI number by ECSA (Engineering Council of South Africa) will be the authorised person who signs the load test certificate. The LMI will then deem the unit safe or unsafe to use. If the unit fails, the reasons for failure must be provided. These could be small issues such as a faulty hooter or lights that aren’t working or something more serious such as stretched chains and leaking cylinders.

Issues such as correct fork size for the capacity of a forklift will also apply.

A photo that Steve took while load testing an aerial platform.

As you can see at this height you would want safety to be non-negotiable.

Says Steve, Harper, accredited LMI and member of Alpha Load Testing & Services says, “Using an unsafe unit is incredibly dangerous considering the applications the lifting machinery is used for. In the case of a forklift, carrying heavy loads or with a mobile elevated working platform, lifting people to often extreme heights. Not only is the operator at risk but all the personnel working in the vicinity of the unit.”

The stern legal ramifications for using a unit that does not have a valid load test are definitely justified considering death or serious injury may occur due to a safety item being broken, damaged or merely worn. The safety issues in many cases would not be noticed or identified by an operator or even a technician but would require a LMI who has been trained in a specific scope to identify them.

Harper also emphasises the benefit of using a third-party Load Testing company. The LMI’s only vested interest should be to ensure that the unit is safe to use. This is not only a legal requirement but also a moral obligation.

Being in the lifting industry for the past 25 years Steve has witnessed the results of using unsafe equipment which have a times resulted in severe injury or death. There should be no compromises with safety. The equipment in use should mitigate risk and certainly should not be a risk factor.

Ensuring only trained personal are allowed to operate the equipment is also imperative.

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Contact Jennifer Harper Alpha Load Testing and Services Tel: +27 (0) 82 325-3585

Linden Comansa Unveils The Design Of Its Upcoming Cab Tower crane manufacturer used Vertikal Days show in the UK to display for the first time its new cabin, to be launched this summer

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The squared shape is new and ideal"; “It’s very spacious and bright"; "Uses flat glass, to avoid distortion and be able to easily replace it if necessary”…

These were some of the comments heard at the Vertikal Days show regarding Linden Comansa’s new cab, shown to the public for the first time. The presence of this new design at the UK’s most important shows for the cranes & lifting business (Silverstone, May 24 and 25) was due a special request

by Linden Comansa’s dealer City Lifting.

From left to right: Bob Jones (City Lifting), Tony Meijer (Linden Comansa) y Trevor Jepson (City Lifting) pose in front of the new cab at Vertikal Days.

“We already had the chance to see the prototype of the new can at the beginning of the year in Linden Comansa’s premises in Spain, along with other customers and dealers”, says Trevor Jepson, owner of City Lifting. “Our initial reaction was of surprise due to the absence of curved lines, quite common in the cab of most manufacturers.

But we loved it right away, even before seeing the inside, which is very bright and spacious. We wanted to show it at Vertikal Days to see the reaction of our customers ourselves, and the truth is that we are very satisfied as they were all delighted with this new cabin”.

The large amount of advantages of this new design will be announced soon, when Linden Comansa launches officially the new cab this summer.

Linden Comansa’s new cab will be available this summer.

Contact Mariano Echávarri Linden Comansa mariano.echavarri@comansa.com +34 948 33 50 20 www.comansa.com Lifting Africa - May / Jun 2017

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Crane, Hoist Safety Vital To Smooth Projects

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Deploying tower cranes and construction hoists on work sites raises the pace of the project through higher productivity, but any non-compliance with the numerous safety regulations will have the opposite effect.

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This is why we, at SA French, take as much of the administrative load as possible off our customers’ shoulders when it comes to lifting-related safety compliance,” says Brenden Crous, SA French’s manager for Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ). “Our expert knowledge ensures that we cover all the bases with the necessary procedures and documentation, so that everything is on hand for inspection.”

Crous highlights that a Department of Labor inspector may consider a site shutdown if there are any significant gaps in compliance, leading to costly and inconvenient delays.

“Both our product lines, Potain Tower Cranes and SA French construction hoists, involve high risk activities, so one of our main priorities is to control the risks associated with working at height,” he says. “All areas of risk in relation to tower crane or hoist safety procedures must be identified, assessed and mitigated so that our customers are not exposed to that risk.”

He highlights the importance of the fall protection plan, which must be compiled by a competent person with the necessary training and experience.

The plan must address all risks relating to working from a fall-risk position, and provide procedures and methods that eliminate the risk of falling.

Safe lifting practice is essential when erecting a tower crane.

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While tower cranes must comply with both the Driven Machinery regulations and the Construction regulations of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), construction hoists must also meet OHSA’s Lift, Escalator and Passenger Conveyor regulations as they can carry both passengers and materials.

“These stringent requirements demand compliance with a range of South African National Standards relating to the construction, installation, maintenance and operation of passenger conveyors,” says Crous.

He emphasises that any construction related equipment,

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which is used to move people must be registered with the Department of Labor before it can be legally installed. SA French facilitates these various procedures and permissions by

working closely with qualified and independent inspectors, who themselves must be legally and professionally recognised in terms of their scope of expertise and operation.

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To Buy Or Not To Buy?

REFURBISHMENT

Nowadays that is the big question. Especially in Africa where cranes and lifting equipment at ports in particular are having to be upgraded to meet the world trend of servicing larger vessels.

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quipment demand is on the increase. Not only in Africa but all around the world.

Eduardo Prat, vice president crane upgrades for Kalmar, says this means there is an increasing demand on crane performance.

“We are seeing cranes being upgraded all over the world in the port environment. This is being driven by the ever-increasing vessel sizes. As the world builds bigger ships they also need to build bigger cranes.”

This comes with its own challenges, says Prat. “New technology and automation also have to be factored into it all.

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This all comes at huge costs.”

He says upgrading and modernizing existing equipment is fast gaining track.

“From crane heightening to boom extension there is a definite trend to rather upgrade a crane than to purchase new.”

Taking into account the cost of a brand-new crane and the fact that economies are struggling this is not all that surprising.

“Crane upgrades enhance the use of existing cranes and can be performed on any large piece of equipment,” says Prat.

“Typical products that we are

seeing upgrades on include Ship-to-Shore cranes, rubbertyre gantries, ASC cranes and straddle carriers. Upgrades aim to improve either the crane productivity, safety, physical dimensioning or the physical operating location.”

He says crane upgrades are taking place all over the world with port terminal operators more and more looking at how they can take their existing equipment and refurbish it to deliver the results they want rather than purchase new.

“In Spain last year we heightened eight cranes by ten meters

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each and extended the booms by six meters. In Malaysia we refurbished 14 straddle carriers while in France we upgraded three cranes, in Argentina another two and in the Netherlands another 12.”

He said while these were only some of the cranes the company had worked on it gave a very clear indication of the trend of upgrading and refurbishing rather than going out and purchasing new.

“A company can purchase a new crane at €14 million or they can choose to upgrade

and refurb at a fraction of the cost of €2 million. Also from a time perspective it makes more sense to upgrade,” he says. “From the time of ordering a new crane to delivery and commissioning will take at least six months to a year, while an upgraded/refurbished crane is out of operation only for about twelve weeks. This is not even comparable to the time one has to wait for a new crane. It is far more economical.”

Stay ahead of the times By modernising cranes and lifting equipment companies are able to gain a competitive advantage without

the capital outlay for new equipment.

“Whilst increasing vessel sizes is one of the reasons why many port operators are upgrading increasing competition and the increasing need for sustainability are also big driving forces.”

Prat says being receptive to green values with acceptable return on investment is important while increasing demands on crane performance is a key factor in the sustainability of a business over its competitors.

“The electrification of cranes is becoming very popular,” says Prat. “Savings of about 35 000 liters of diesel per year can be made by electrifying a crane and that is without taking the emission saving into account. “ According to Prat savings around $75 000 per RTG per year can be made if they are electrified. “The return on investment is anything from two to four years.”

He says by upgrading and refurbishing equipment assets are maximized and performance improved while meeting sustainability targets, improving safety and being more environmentally friendly.

As demand for more capacity, faster operating speeds, better controls and automation increase so will the need to deliver safe, productive, cost-effective equipment.

Upgrading and refurbishing, says Prat, will continue to be the driving trend in the future, while hiring will also increase in popularity.

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Babcock Provide Cranage And Rigging Services For Economiser Replacement Project MOBILE CRANES

Operating a 500-ton mobile crane for 24-hours a day, at heights of 50 metres and a load exceeding 100 tons in highly constricted work conditions is no mean feat.

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espite these challenges, Babcock’s plant services business concluded an economiser replacement project in March for Sappi Saiccor four days ahead of schedule, mainly due to the efficiency and planning of the managing contractor.

The contract Babcock was contracted to provide cranage and full rigging services for the economiser replacement project by Austrian-based company, Andritz, who was commissioned

by Sappi Saiccor to replace four economisers for their MGO2 recovery boiler. Babcock’s scope of work began on 14 March 2017 and was completed less than a month later on 6 April, and included: •

Strand jack system and rigging service at a roof level of 50 metres to lower the old economiser units onto a 27metres high sliding platform, with the heaviest unit weighing 160 tons • Cranage and rigging services to lift the economiser units from the sliding platform to ground for scrapping and removal • Installing the new economisers and precisely positioning the new units at ground level for welding together.

The crane configuration had to be changed four times during the project and the conditions were tough. The clearances when lifting the original economisers

from the sliding platform proved challenging. The team had to be mindful of the limited space available and the crane’s lifting capacity. Despite these challenges, the boiler was returned to full operational capacity three days ahead of schedule.

Additional work required for the pre-lift and post-lift consisted of the installation and removal of the 17-ton sliding platform, removal and replacement of the boiler venturi pipe through the roof level, and the removal and replacement of various roof steel and other support beams.

Star of the show The star of this achievement was the Liebherr LTM 1500, a universal-

use mobile crane with an extensive range of boom systems. Liebherr’s award-winning VarioBase system allows the crane to be used flexibly and efficiently with precise measuring and control.

The Liebherr LTM 1500 mobile crane has a maximum lifting capability of 500 tons at a 3-metre radius. The telescopic boom extends to a limit of 50 metres in length and the lattice jib can be utilised in lengths from 21 to 91 metres. Its load capacities can be increased even further with its Y boom guying (a cabled anchor system).

ContactMichael Hawkins, Heavy Lift Manager – Babcock Plant Service Michael.

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Port Mobile Crane 9300 E From SENNEBOGEN With the new port mobile crane from the Straubing crane manufacturer, port operators are given a new, high-quality alternative for container handling on the market. Similarly, the mobile port crane shall present an interesting solution for all ports, which handle mass or general goods with ships up to around 100,000 DWT.

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he 9300 E is an especially interesting solution for river and inland ports and large central transshipment points, to which smaller ships are transferred. With more than 65 years of experience in the design and development of cranes and duty cycle cranes, SENNEBOGEN is one of the world's leading manufacturers in material handling and crane technology.

With its completely newly developed 9300 E port mobile crane, the Bavarian crane manufacturer is expanding its extensive portfolio with an attractive machine for the growing market in mass, general and container handling. The machine's high performance allows universal uses for effective handling in the port.

SENNEBOGEN is currently working on various projects with ports in different regions. The machine's official launch took place in Munich.

Bernhard Kraus, marketing director of the Crane Line, is available to advise the interested port operators as of now.

Contact: bernhard.kraus@sennebogen.de

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The 9300 E from SENNEBOGEN has an easy to maneuver mobile undercarriage and boasts a large, stable outrigger area. With its large reach, feeder and standard ships are handled in container handling as well as Handysize ships for bulk cargo handling.

Johnson Lifts Big And Small At World’s Largest Air Sep Plant

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his milestone plant under construction for Air Liquide, which is the 17th train to be built at this site, will have a total capacity 5 000 tonnes of oxygen per day.

The contract for the project’s heavy lift scope was won by Johnson Crane Hire’s Heavy Lifts Project Division on a fixed value basis, according to Peter Yaman, executive – sales, while the smaller crane work was serviced through the company’s Trichardt branch near the Sasol Secunda site.

At the heart of the plant is the argon column, which presented Johnson Crane Hire with its heaviest lifts. According to Grant Parker, project manager - Heavy Lifts Projects Division, the lower section of this column weighed 287 tons, and was lifted by the company’s main lift crane, a Liebherr LR1750. This 750 ton lattice boom crawler crane was configured initially with 84 metre boom length, which was later in the project extended and reconfigured at 112 metres.

“An interesting aspect of the contract was that most of the large components – such as the columns – were lifted in an almost fully assembled state,” says Parker.

“The upper sections would then have to be accurately positioned on the lower sections, with tolerances less than 1 millimetre per metre. For the large argon column, this meant a tolerance of less than 10 millimetres.”

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Engaged by Stefanutti Stocks Oil & Gas Division in the construction of the largest air separation train ever built, Johnson Crane Hire has been providing heavy lift services as well as a range of smaller lifts at Sasol’s Secunda complex.

A bird's eye view of one of the lifts undertaken by Johnson Crane Hire.

The tall structures being lifted meant that verticality had to be addressed during lift planning.

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CAD technician permanently on site to create two-dimensional and three-dimensional plans for all lifts over five tons – which the customer would also sign off before execution.

Close attention to planning and safety procedures were key to the smooth implementation of the lifting project.

“This planning allows us to position the cranes in exactly the right locations to facilitate the coordination between the main crane and the tailing crane, and to ensure the cranes don’t work against each other,” says Parker.

“As the column nears the vertical, for instance, the weight transfer between the one crane and the other can occur very quickly. With the HP/ LP column, another of our heavier loads, this transfer took place over an angle of just two degrees.”

A 400 ton lattice boom crawler crane was also brought to site for additional tailing capacity in the big package lifts, as well as a support crane in the form of a 100 ton Liebherr LTR1100 telescopic boom crawler crane.

A particular challenge was the wind resistance created by the installed panelling on the columns, which could delay work if the wind strength exceeded a certain level. Once lifted, the upper section would have to be held in place for extended lengths of time while being secured to the lower section – sometimes overnight.

“Space is also often at a premium on construction sites like this, and it is important that all contractors collaborate closely to ensure that the project as a whole is kept on track,” says Parker. “These constraints need particular attention from our experienced experts when our large cranes with super-lift counterweights are deployed.”

Most of the large components were lifted in an almost fully assembled state.

The tall structures meant that verticality had to be carefully addressed in the lift planning, with the use of tailing cranes – mainly the Liebherr LTM1500-8.1, a 550 ton telescopic mobile unit.

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Johnson Crane Hire also engaged its mix of specialised equipment such as slings and spreader beams, and made use of various techniques to move and position large components. The 100 ton intercooler for the main compressor, for example, needed rails combined with a jack-and-slide system to position into an awkward space.

“We were also able to render a range of services in smaller lifts and even material transportation through our Trichardt branch,” says Yaman. “This was made possible through our extensive range of equipment from 30 ton tough terrain cranes through to 275 ton mobile hydraulic telescopic cranes – including 75 tonners, 100 tonners, 140 tonners and 15 tonners.”

Contact Elmari Snyman, Johnson Crane Hire, Tel: +27 (0) 11 455-9242, www.jch.co.za

Becker Mining South Africa Has Secured An Order from Klevan Mining Becker’s distributor in the Limpopo region - for two 10 Ton Kito electric chain hoists, with motorised trolleys.

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hese robust Kito ER2 hoists are to be installed at various pump stations underground and will be used for the installation and maintenance of dewatering pumps and motors. Motorised trolleys ensure smooth, precise traversing and positioning.

“Kito equipment, which meets stringent quality and safety specifications, is known for efficient performance, low maintenance and extended service life. The strength and reliability of these hoists is in the sophisticated design and a meticulous manufacturing process,” says Rick Jacobs, Becker Mining South Africa. “The series has been designed with an inverter as standard in a dual speed hoist and trolley for improved efficiency, enhanced safety and easy operation.

“A double safety mechanism, consisting of a friction clutch and an upper-lower limit switch, ensures optimum safety and prevents hoist or load chain damage. The electromagnetic brake ensures strong braking power, while holding the load securely and push button controls offer enhanced operator comfort and reduced fatigue.

The Kito load bell, which is an optional extra feature, automatically alerts the operator if the hoist is overloaded.”

High strength, nickel-plated load chain increases resistance to wear and corrosion. The forged carbon steel hook has been designed to open gradually and will not fracture under excessive load. Top and bottom hooks are equipped with a hook latch and the bottom hook swivels 360 degrees to prevent kinking and twisting of the load chain.

An important feature of this lightweight series is the compact aluminium die-cast body that is structurally strong. The IP 55 rated enclosure offers protection against dust and water, which is critical in many applications. For reliable and safe operation a standard thermal protector prevents the motor from burning out due to excessive usage.

An emergency stop button is standard to allow the motor power to be disconnected in an emergency, without cutting of the main power supply.

A fan-cooled motor, with motor frame fins and a fan cover, ensures quiet operation and enhanced fan cooling capabilities.

Kito trolleys are available as motorised, plain and geared, to provide smooth, precise and easy traversing and positioning. Drop stops provide additional security of the motorised trolley for the operator and equipment and rubber bumpers protect the motorised trolley from collisions.

The complete range of Kito lifting and pulling equipment, which conforms with stringent international quality and safety specifications, includes manual and electric chain hoists and lever blocks. These machines are available nationally from Becker Mining South Africa, which offers a technical advisory, repair, test and back up service.

Contact George McMaster, Becker Mining South Africa Tel: +27 (0) 11 617-6320 info@za.becker-mining.com www.za-becker-mining.com Lifting Africa - May / Jun 2017

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Digital Assistants For Speedier Repairs SMART BOX And SMART EYE From PALFINGER PALFINGER has introduced two digital tools, the SMART BOX diagnostic tool and SMART EYE augmented reality glasses, to make it easier for service technicians to search for faults on access platforms and speed up repairs should the worst happen. This goes to show how proactively PALFINGER is exploiting the opportunities offered by digitalisation when it comes to innovation.

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MART BOX and SMART EYE are two new tools from PALFINGER, developed to facilitate the work of service partners and technicians.

They help to diagnose faults more quickly and support all possible repairs. Thereby they minimise access platform downtimes and help customers and service partners to save time and money. "Digitalisation is opening up new opportunities.

These innovative tools will make troubleshooting easier. And thanks to SMART EYE, service technicians can directly involve PALFINGER's specialists in the repair process," says Helge Kost, Head of Service International at PALFINGER Platforms GmbH, summarising the benefits for users. These new digital assistants minimise diagnostic and repair times.

Intelligent trouble shooting with SMART BOX The SMART BOX diagnostic tool was developed in-house

by PALFINGER with the aim of speeding up troubleshooting. The new tool combines experiences from PALFINGER’ development and service activities and customer feedback. The handy box is easy to connect to access platform components. SMART BOX locates faults quickly and in a targeted manner. "An access platform is fitted with up to 80 sensors. Up to now, technicians had to perform inspections with new sensors. That is very time-consuming," explains 48

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Kost. With this box, the cause of a fault can be found at the touch of a button. A range of parameters such as CAN bus sensors, analogue sensors and resistances can be checked and parametrised with ease. It is also possible to configure CAN bus sensors.

The SMART BOX has a large display and guided operating system (the language can be individually customised). The size and weight are also well thought out: the SMART BOX can be carried as hand luggage in its robust transport case.

Four eyes are better than two Once a fault has been located, it then needs to be rectified. SMART EYE, a pair of glasses with a builtin 16-megapixel camera, is a very useful tool in this process. The service technician puts on the glasses and connects with a product specialist for access platforms from PALFINGER. The specialist sees on the display exactly what the service technician can see – no matter how far away. The specialist can support work on the access platform and provide assistance in real time. The main advantage is that the service technician no longer has to leave the access platform to telephone a colleague – instead, the necessary advice and instructions are received directly via the augmented reality glasses fitted with headphones and

a microphone. The help provided by the specialist means the technician no longer has to go through the laborious task of sifting through documentation and instructions.

In particular, this support speeds up difficult repair and service jobs, or those that are performed only rarely. In order to prevent language problems, graphics are displayed as well as verbal communication.

Efficient service work Both SMART BOX and SMART EYE are suitable for all PALFINGER access platforms. They are a real innovation aimed at ensuring targeted, more efficient service work. Both digital tools are available to purchase from PALFINGER either individually or as a package.

Contact Hannes Hemetsberger Tel: +43 (0) 662 2281-81322 h.hemetsberger@palfinger.com

Best alternative solution for expensive crane weighing systems Shear pin based, electronic crane weighing systems are ideal to weigh molten metal, and other raw materials such as scrap iron, pig iron, and boring. A pin-type load cell is installed in the equalising pulley, on top of the crane.

The load on the crane hook is determined by measuring the load cell output via the weigh indicator and transmitted through radio frequency (rf) to a large figure display unit.

Key Benefits Wireless communication to large display Two relay outputs for alarm and overload monitoring Low cost system Contact Glen Webster Tel: +27 (0) 82 774-5223 glen@loadtech.co.za

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IDS From Cape Town Gets A Leg Up Thanks To Goscor Access Rental Cape Town-based structural insulated panel (SIP) manufacturer IDS has opted for scissor lifts from Goscor Access Rental instead of traditional scaffolding. Not only does this boost productivity, it gives the company peace-of-mind it has access to the latest technology and bestmaintained equipment.

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he manufacturer is a classic example of a company that has benefited from the lowest total cost of ownership philosophy that underpins Goscor Access Rental’s service and product offering, Cape Town Branch manager Brent Viljoen comments.

IDS CEO Tiaan Maritz explains that the company had always relied on scaffolding, which is both costly and time-consuming to erect, move and then dismantle. “We were involved with a particular project with a tight time constraint, which resulted in us looking at other options. We investigated Goscor Access Rental, and have never looked back since.”

The company uses 18 m, 14 m, and 12 m scissor lifts from Goscor Access Rental, in addition to its articulating and straight boom access lifts.

IDS Project Manager Andries du Plooy cites the main benefit of the equipment as an accelerated cost-totime ratio, in addition to the critical factor of improved safety.

However, Maritz attributes the secret ingredient of the 11-year partnership between the two companies as the 24/7 support offered by Goscor Access Rental. “The service is brilliant. Even if it is after hours, they will send somebody out. That is the main reason we use them.”

Rental equipment is far more costeffective than scaffolding. The increased productivity results in significant cost- and time-savings that can be transferred directly to IDS’s customers, and thereby enhance its competitiveness and market share.

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“Interestingly enough, our competitors have followed suit. Therefore, not only have we revolutionised the SIP installation industry, but Goscor Access Rental is actively helping us keep our leading edge in an increasingly competitive marketplace,” Maritz comments.

Current projects keeping IDS busy in the Western Cape include distribution centres for retail giants Spar and Woolworths, and various controlled-atmosphere projects in the Grabouw region. “We have a

few major projects pending, so it is going to be a busy year for us. With Goscor Access Rental continuing to support us in the background, we are assured of ongoing success,” Maritz concludes.

Contact Debby Marx, Goscor Group, Tel +27 (0) 11 230-2600, Cell: +27 (0) 83 661-8751, dmarx@goscor.co.za, www.goscorcleaning.co.za

ALE Completes First Phase Of Madagascan Turnkey Project ALE has completed the first phase of a transportation project from Mauritius to Madagascar in East Africa.

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LE, one of the leading global heavy transportation and lifting experts, was contracted to transport 11 engines from the Port of Port Louis, Mauritius, to a heavy fuel oil power station in Antananarivo, Madagascar.

Starting in February 2017, the first phase involved transporting the engines, weighing 57.2t, from the port to the Mauritian airport, Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam (SSR) International Airport, using 6 axle lines of conventional trailers. Once all the engines were stored at the airport they were loaded onto an Antonov, AN-124 ex-military cargo carrier and flown to Ivato International airport in Antananarivo, Madagascar, where they were offloaded and staged.

Sean McGibbon, Project Engineer for ALE who is leading this project, said: “By engineering a turnkey methodology to offload the engines from the aircraft and in tandem with Volga Dnepr, the assisting aircraft operator, it shows how ALE can adapt and be responsive to ensure the engines arrived safely and within schedule. Despite further challenges, such as two cyclones which caused delays, ALE carried out the first transportation phase of the project successfully and are ready for the next phase.�

The final phases will involve the 36km road transportation and installation of the engines at the power station. The engines will then be transported 36km from the airport to the power station

ALE loading the modules onto the place at SSR airport.

using SPTs. Propping material will be used to support and strengthen the heavy load across Imambo Bridge.

The engines will be transported using 8 axle lines of SPT, after which they will be installed using

the conventional jack and slide methodology.

Contact Sarah Maia Tel: 01889 272 545, s.maia@ale-heavylift.com, www.ale-heavylift.com.

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HOSE AND CABLE REELS

BLOCKS Toyota Forklift 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) 11 571 0200 E: venasam@eiegroup.co.za W: www.eiegroup.co.za

GANTRY CRANES

BUYERS GUIDE

CHAINS

Water Weights Inspection, Proof(TVL) Load Testing & DEMAC SRL T: +39 02-9784488 F: +39 02-97003509 E: info@demac.it W: www.demac.it

INSPECTION

Lifting Equipment T:Certification +27 (0) 11of425-0015/6602 Weights (TVL) CC C:Water +27 (0) 82 891-5285 Tel: 011 425-0015/6602 E:Cell: admin@waterweights.co.za 082 891 5285 W:Email: www.waterweights.co.za admin@waterweights.co.za www.waterweights.co.za

JIB CRANES

Insu Tech Corporation T: +91-250-2457073/1113 /6451113/6457173/6067173 E: suchit.shah@insutech.net E: info@insutech.net W: www.insutech.net

CRANE HIRE

Bri-Ton Liftmaster T: +27 (0) 21 551-3930 F: +27 (0) 21 551-3990 E: info@briton.co.za W: www.briton.co.za

HOISTS

Cleveland Crane Hire T: +27 (0) 11 626-1029 E: brian@clevelandcrane.co.za W: www.clevelandcrane.co.za

AJM Engineering Services T: +27 (0) 11 453-0728/29 F: +27 (0) 11 453-0757 E: info@ajmengineering.co.za W: www.ajmengineering.co.za

Bri-Ton Liftmaster T: +27 (0) 21 551-3930 F: +27 (0) 21 551-3990 E: info@briton.co.za W: www.briton.co.za

600 SA T: +27 (0) 11 966-2000 F: +27 (0) 86 601-2607 E: jannv@eiegroup.co.za W: www.eiegroup.co.za

FORKLIFTS

Bri-Ton Liftmaster T: +27 (0) 21 551-3930 F: +27 (0) 21 551-3990 E: info@briton.co.za W: www.briton.co.za

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

LIFTING TACKLE Searle Hoist & Tool

Goscor Hi-Reach

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) 11 908-4881 F: +27 (0) 11 908-6951 E: hi-reach@goscor.co.za W: www.goscorhireach.co.za

Load Testing & Inspection Specialists

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

Park Lifting and Mining T: +27 (0) 17 687-0236 F: +27 (0) 17 687-0239 E: admin@parklift.co.za W: www.parklift.co.za

MME Manufacturing Co. T: +27 (0) 18 788-6674/5/6 F: +27 (0) 18 786-1479 E: sales@mmelifting.com W: www.mmelifting.com

EnerMech

Linde Material Handling

Morris Material Handling SA

South African Load Test Services

T: +27 (0) 11 723-7000 E: sales@linde-mh.co.za E: info@linde-mh.co.za W: www.linde-mh.co.za

T: +27 (0) 11 748-1000 F: +27 (0) 11 748-1093 E: sales@morris.co.za W: www.morris.co.za

JCB Industrial Equipment T: +27 (0) 11 571 0200 E: michellel@eiegroup.co.za W: www.eiegroup.co.za

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T: +27 (0) 21 286-4035 F: +27 (0) 21 511-3553 E: gstuart@enermech.com W: www.enermech.com

T: +27 (0) 11 397-7890 C: +27 (0) 74 405-3955 E: loadtest@salts.co.za W: www.salts.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

Umholi Steel Wire & Accessories T: +27 (0) 11 914-2210 E: umholi@umholi.co.za W: www.umholi.co.za

LOAD CELLS

LoadTech T: +27 (0) 12 661-0830 F: +27 (0) 12 661-0816 E: glen@loadtech.co.za W: www.loadtech.co.za

MOBILE CRANES

MOBILE CRANE SPARES

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

CRANES

600 SA T: +27 (0) 11 966-2000 F: +27 (0) 86 601-2607 E: jannv@eiegroup.co.za W: www.eiegroup.co.za

T: +27 (0) 11 894-8056 F: +27 (0) 11 894-8057 E: sales@cranesdirect.co.za W: www.cranesdirect.co.za

T: + 39 (0) 39 532-0952 F: + 39 (0) 39 532-0825 E: info@bycarpel.it W: www.bycarpel.it

Park Lifting and Mining T: +27 (0) 17 687-0236 M: +27 (0) 84 512-6812 F: +27 (0) 17 687-0239 E: admin@parklift.co.za W: www.parklift.co.za

Condra Cranes T: +27 (0) 11 776-6000 F: +27 (0) 86 669-2372 E: sales@condra.co.za W: www.condra.co.za

Stahl Cranes & Hoists T: +27 (0) 11 900-1085 F: +27 (0) 11 868-4818 E: sales@stahlcranes.co.za W: www.stahlcranes.co.za

Demag Cranes T: +27 (0) 11 898-3500 F: +27 (0) 11 898-3533 E: richard.roughly@terex.com W: www.demagcranes.co.za

PLATFORMS

BUYERS GUIDE

DIRECT

Cranes Direct

By Carpel SRL - Italy

MMS Mobile Cranes T: +27 (0) 11 421-6577 E: info@mmscranes.co.za W: www.mmscranes.coza

COTAC Oy T: +35 840 069-9469 F: +35 842 016-6959 E: office@crane.fi W: www.crane.fi

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

OVERHEAD CRANE

T: +27 (0) 11 966-2545 E: rowans@eiegroup.co.za W: www.eiegroup.co.za

Park Lifting and Mining T: +27 (0) 17 687-0236 M: +27 (0) 84 512-6812 F: +27 (0) 17 687-0239 E: admin@parklift.co.za W: www.parklift.co.za

T: +27 (0) 11 966-2000 F: +27 (0) 86 601-2607 E: jannv@eiegroup.co.za W: www.eiegroup.co.za

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

Goscor Hi-Reach AJM Engineering Services

Link-Belt Cranes

600 SA

T: +27 (0) 11 453-0728/29 F: +27 (0) 11 453-0757 E: info@ajmengineering.co.za W: www.ajmengineering.co.za

T: +27 (0) 11 908-4881 F: +27 (0) 11 908-6951 E: hi-reach@goscor.co.za W: www.goscorhireach.co.za

FB Crane Builders & Repairs T: +27 (0) 11 902-3271 E: info@fbcranes.co.za W: www.fbcranes.co.za

Konecranes Materials Handling Lifting Equipment

T: +27 (0) 11 862-2800 E: john.macdonald@konecranes.com W: www.konecranes.co.za

T: +27 (0) 21 556-0498 C: +27 (0)82 490-5453—AH E: liftng@bluecranes.co.za W: www.bluecranes.co.za

HIAB T: +27 (0) 11 865-1425 F: +27 (0) 11 866-1092 E: saras.hemraj@hiab.com W: www.hiab.com

REPAIRS Morris Material Handling SA

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

Bri-Ton Liftmaster T: +27 (0) 21 551-3930 F: +27 (0) 21 551-3990 E: info@briton.co.za W: www.briton.co.za

T: +27 (0) 11 748-1000 F: +27 (0) 11 748-1093 E: sales@morris.co.za W: www.morris.co.za

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ROPE

TESTING Tower Crane Services T: +27 (0) 11 865-3202/3 F: +27 (0) 11 865-3219 E: towercrane@zamail.co.za W: www.tower-crane-services.co.za

BUYERS GUIDE

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

Bri-Ton Liftmaster T: +27 (0) 21 551-3930 F: +27 (0) 21 551-3990 E: info@briton.co.za W: www.briton.co.za

Tower Cranes Africa T: +27 (0)61 245 6799 E: info@towercranesafrica.co.za W: www.towercranesafrica.co.za

SHACKLE

EnerMech

T: +27 (0) 11 614-6078 F: +27 (0) 11 624-1300 E: pieter@gunnebolifting.co.za W: www.gunnebolifting.com

T: +27 (0) 21 286-4035 F: +27 (0) 21 511-3553 E: gstuart@enermech.com W: www.enermech.com

SLINGS

600 SA T: +27 (0) 11 966-2000 F: +27 (0) 86 601-2607 E: jannv@eiegroup.co.za W: www.eiegroup.co.za

Load Testing & Inspection Specialists

South African Load Test Services

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

STEEL WIRE ROPES

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

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WINCHES

Bri-Ton Liftmaster

Cranemec Group S.A

T: +27 (0) 11 824-0410 E: lifting@renttechsa.co.za W: www. www.renttechsa.co.za

T: +27 (0) 11 865-1425 F: +27 (0) 11 866-1092 E: saras.hemraj@hiab.com W: www.hiab.com

TRAINING

Gunnebo Industries

Renttech

HIAB

T: +27 (0) 11 397-7890 C: +27 (0) 74 405-3955 E: loadtest@salts.co.za W: www.salts.co.za

Park Lifting and Mining T: +27 (0) 17 687-0236 M: +27 (0) 84 512-6812 F: +27 (0) 17 687-0239 E: admin@parklift.co.za W: www.parklift.co.za

TOWER CRANES

Linden Comansa Tel: +34 948 335 020 Fax: +34 948 330 810 E-mail: info@comansa.com Web: www.comansa.com

MMS Mobile Cranes T: +27 (0) 11 421-6577 E: info@mmscranes.co.za W: www.mmscranes.coza

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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) 21 551-3930 F: +27 (0) 21 551-3990 E: info@briton.co.za W: www.briton.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

LMI Academy T: +27 (0) 11 475-5876 F: +27 (0) 86 605-7522 E: info@lmi-academy.co.za W: www.lmi-academy.co.za

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

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

600 SA T: +27 (0) 11 966-2000 F: +27 (0) 86 601-2607 E: jannv@eiegroup.co.za W: www.eiegroup.co.za

MME Manufacturing Co. T: +27 (0) 18788-6674/5/6 F: +27 (0) 18786-1479 E: sales@mmelifting.com W: www.mmelifting.com

Winches SA T: +27 (0) 12 804-0758 E: trix@winches.co.za W: www.winches.co.za/

NEW LIFTING POINT RANGE ROTATING LIFTING POINT – RLP (NEW VERSION) • • • •

Higher working load limits (7 to 60 %, in most cases around 30 %) Hexagon screw for easy mounting and dismounting Rotates 360 degrees Pivots 160 degrees

DE-CENTERED LIFTING POINT - DLP

• Stay-up”-function allows the link to stay in any position the user leaves it in • Ideal for narrow spaces such as corners or edge position, as the housing has a compact design • Can be stowed away by folding the link over the housing • Rotates 360 degrees • Pivots 0–110 degrees (area of use) • M8 to M16 and NC 5/16”, 3/8”, 1/2“and 5/8” available in June • Larger sizes available in November

ROTATING EYE LIFTING POINT - ERLP • • • • • • •

Compact and robust Ideal for top-mounting Hexagon socket on the bolt for easy mounting and dismounting Rotates 360 degrees M8 to M16 in stock UNC 5/16”, 3/8”, 1/2“ and 5/8” in stock Larger sizes available in November

BALL-BEARING LIFTING POINT - BLP • • • • • • • TEL: 011 614 6078

Lifting point with ball-bearing housing Versatile lifting point Can rotate 360 degrees under load Drop-forged housing for extra strength Hexagon shape of housing for easy mounting and dismounting M8 to M20 and UNC 5/16”, 3/8”, 1/2“, 5/8” 3/4“ and 7/8” available in July Larger sizes in November

FAX: 011 624 1300

MAIL: info@gunnebolifting.co.za

WEB: www.gunnebolifting.com

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