Aussie made, and proud

Vacuworx Australia has expanded its local manufacturing capabilities, presenting its first Aussie-made VacLift.

As one of the leading suppliers of material handling systems worldwide, Vacuworx has spent decades engineering and manufacturing heavy-duty lifting equipment for use in the oil and gas, water and sewer, highway, heavy construction, and utility industries.

While no stranger to investing in manufacturing capabilities (Vacuworx has invested heavily into its newly renovated global machine shop), Vacuworx Australia is excited to announce its first locally manufactured unit from the flagship RC range of lifters.

Since the company has been engineering and manufacturing the highest quality heavy-duty lifting equipment since 1999, Vacuworx has expanded its capabilities to deliver locally made machines for the local market.

The first lifter off the rank – the RC 10 – has been manufactured to be used as part of Broome's recently announced upgrade to water and wastewater infrastructure. The RC series vacuum lifting systems are designed to handle materials from 22,000 to 55,000 lb (10-25 tonnes) in conjunction with larger-capacity host carriers.

Australian general manager Luis Guevara is pleased the project has allowed Vacuworx to invest locally in the company's manufacturing capabilities. "We are excited to expand our locally produced range to include the very popular RC 10 into the Aussie-made family,” says Guevara.

Several upgrades have been incorporated into the locally produced lifters, including a new wireless remote controller, new rotator design, and a new distinctive paint scheme. According to Guevara, this is just the start, with further upgrades planned for incorporation during the year as capacity expands. "The RC range of lifters is powered by the Vacuworx low maintenance, air-cooled, diesel engine and is also available as hydraulic powered systems, if the client requires it. Both options are available with our locally produced lifters, and we also offer quick hitch attachments to suit a range of excavators."

When it comes to critical water infrastructure, Vacuworx lifting systems have proven its worth on several key projects, including the Haughton Pipeline Project in Far North Queensland, the St Helena pipeline project in Northern New South Wales, and most recently, the Perseverance water pipeline project near Toowoomba, Queensland.

Vacuum lifting allows faster load and unload cycles with less downtime than conventional methods since there are no slings and chains to hook and unhook, while the need for fewer ground personnel reduces the risk of accidents.

The VacLift has a lift capacity of 10 tonnes.

The RC 10 is built in accordance with W/ASME certification.

For more information visit www.vacuworx.com