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New winches have high performance
With considerable experience in compressed-air powered lifting equipment, J D Neuhaus has introduced a high performance series of air winches to its range.
News from Neuhaus (24 November 2004)
Competitive hoists need less maintenace
Electric chain hoists, developed specifically for everyday, commodity lifting applications in the workshop environment are competitively priced, easy to commission and need less maintenance.
News from Demag Cranes and Components (10 November 2004)
New cranes and old refurbished ones
User application article Konekranes UK has won a contract from the previously named Short Brothers, recently acquired by Brambles to supply a crane to their scrap processing plant at Corus's site at Port Talbot.
News from Konecranes (UK) (27 October 2004)
Latest crane technology without replacement
Konekranes UK customers are having their old cranes modernised, taking advantage of the company's advanced technology without the full cost of a new replacement crane being incurred.
News from Konecranes (UK) (27 October 2004)
Air hoists offer better performance and safety
Air hoists that have lifting capacities from 3.2 to 16 tonnes and lift heights up to 3m combine higher performance, reduced noise and greater safety with increased lift/lower speeds.
News from JD Neuhaus ( 9 August 2004)
Anti-swing control dampens crane load swing
Anti-swing control dampens the load swing on cranes operating indoors by using load height information integrated with the driver's commands to calculate the optimal acceleration path.
News from Konecranes (UK) ( 2 August 2004)
Permanent lifting magnets are self-contained
Permanent lifting magnets that are totally self contained without external power supply cover most of the lifting requirements in the metal fabrication industry.
News from Surtech Surface Technology Products (30 July 2004)
Cranes handle wide body fuselage sections gently
User application article Overhead travelling cranes simultaneously co-ordinate five load motion directions when handling wide body aircraft fuselage sections from vertical to horizontal to vertical positions
News from Demag Cranes and Components ( 9 July 2004)
Roundsling hook is for safe lifting up to 5t
Made from a one piece forged component the special design of a roundsling hook - suitable for 4t and 5t WLL web and roundslings - enables simple replacement of a worn or damaged sling.
News from Gunnebo Industrier AB ( 8 July 2004)
Compact, quiet hoist has low maintenance needs
Monorail hoist has a very compact design and many beneficial features such as: low maintenance requirements; a proven and patented motor-brake system; reduced noise and high lift/lower speeds.
News from JD Neuhaus (30 June 2004)
Crane kits cut costs, improve safety, lighten load
Crane builder has finally solved the problem of transporting long and heavy crane bridges half-way around the world: send them in kit of hoist gear, end carriage and all electrical fittings.
News from R Stahl ( 7 June 2004)
Travelling cranes designed for hazardous usage
User application article Three overhead travelling cranes have been for use in a coating line are fitted with twin air operated synchronised chain hoists and are for use in potentially hazardous atmospheres.
News from JD Neuhaus ( 3 May 2004)
AC digital frequency inverters smooth operation
Two ranges of AC digital frequency inverters provide infinite control of variable speed drives in many travel and hoisting applications and give smooth acceleration and deceleration rates.
News from Demag Cranes and Components ( 9 February 2004)
Compact magnet lifts 1500kg of steel
A new type of compact permanent electro lifting magnet ensures a lower load on the crane or the balancer and therefore achieves an extra-large lifting capacity of 1500kg.
News from Goudsmit Magnetics Group BV (30 January 2004)
Warehouse crane has variable speeds in all axes
User application article An automated crane system, designed to move and stack ISO steel containers for a warehouse, features inverter controls, providing variable speeds for motion in all directions.
News from Demag Cranes and Components (19 December 2003)
Compact geared winch units provide high torque
User application article Compact high torque planetary geared winch units have enabled a contractor to meet weight and power targets for a custom designed crane used to erect electricity pylons.
News from Brevini UK ( 3 December 2003)
On line stock search extended to chain sprockets
Due to the growing popularity of NBC Group's online bearing stock search facility, the service has now been extended to include the company's chain sprocket stock.
News from NBC Group (12 November 2003)
Mechanical handling upgrade sees new cranes
Efficient, reliable and accurate mechanical handling is critical so as part of a major plant upgrade, Alcan Packaging have invested in advanced cranes worth over GBP 500,000 over last 2 years.
News from Street Crane Company (23 September 2003)
Hoist rings designed to replace eye bolts
A comprehensive range of hoist rings are designed to provide longer lasting and safer alternatives to traditional attachment methods such as eye bolts. Brochure available
News from WDS (18 September 2003)
Inverted tooth chains have no projecting rivets
Latest inverted tooth chains feature link plates with laser-welded pin ends, so there are no projecting rivets and the chain presents a smooth contact surface on both sides. Brochure available
News from Bosch Rexroth (31 July 2003)
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