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■ 3D Lift Plan Helps Steel Erector Demonstrate
Staircase Placement
Rockford, Ill.-based Area Erectors used 3D Lift Plan to visualize the tricky placement of an ornamental staircase inside a building. “In this scenario, the miscellaneous metals scope was delayed in fabrication so we had to come up with a creative way to set the stair,” said Brent Genseke, project manager. After considering and eliminating several other options for the construction of Kishwaukee Health & Wellness Center, the only plan that remained was to scope the crane boom through a window opening. The challenge became finding a crane with necessary capacity and reach to work in the confined space and deliver precise load handling. “Using 3D Lift Plan in conjunction with erection drawings and actual field measurements, gave me the tool to see if the Grove TMS500E-2 could handle the job,” said Genseke.
■ Portable Wire Feeder for Fabrication
Operations
ESAB, Annapolis Junction, Md., now offers Robust Feed Pro portable wire feed system for structural steel erection and fabrication applications. The Robust Feed Pro accepts wire spools up to 12 in., measures 23.4 x 9.8 x 16.9 in. and weighs 37 lbs. A completely sealed, double-wall design has special impact zones made from a more flexible material to absorb more impact energy. All controls, power and gas connections are protected inside the case with a dediESAB Robust Feed Pro cated service cover providing access to the electronics. A heat kit inside the units wards off condensation and keeps the wire dry, while a cooling fan manages heat in operating conditions up to 130 degrees F without the need for cooling vents.
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■ Ultra Low Profile Mag Drill from Hougen The HMD130 Ultra Low Profile Magnetic Drill, offered by Hougen, Swartz Creek, Mich., is a small compact unit for making holes in confined spaces and for use in general steel fabrication. The HMD130 is small enough to fit in places even hand held electric drills cannot go. It is lightweight Hougen HMD130 yet powerful enough to drill up to Ultra Low Profile Magnetic Drill holes through 1” thick material. The HMD130 uses RotaLoc Plus™ annular cutters which does not require tools to change sizes.
■ Miller Lifting Company’s new
Heavy-Duty Eye Hooks
Miller LIfting Company Grade 80 Alloy Steel Hooks
Miller Lifting Company, Charlton, Mass., has added three new heavy-duty eye hooks in 40, 50, and 63 metric ton models. The Grade 80 alloy steel hooks feature enlarged eyes for use with more sling types and safety latches installed.
