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Taking control
There is a growing movement in the hoist sector towards wireless control systems that can ensure greater safety and less downtime for operators, as well as intelligent devices that provide increased levels of production data. Tom Woerndl reports.
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Deep thinking
Extracting minerals from below the earth takes big, and very specialised, hoisting gear. Julian Champkin reports.
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Highly refined
A manufacturer of equipment for refineries and power stations required an upgrade to its steel-handling cranes in Germany.
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France-based hoist manufacturer Verlinde has introduced its new range of Eurochain VX electric chain hoists, designed for loads from 63kg through to 10t.
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New chain hoist range from SWF Krantechnik
German hoist manufacturer SWF Krantechnik has launched the Athlo Chain, the company’s latest generation of chain hoists.
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Liebherr offshore cranes set for Africa and Turkey
Liebherr-MCCtec Rostock is manufacturing a 30t offshore crane to be used by BP for supply and maintenance tasks on its Jack Up accommodation platform at its oil and gas operations next to the west coast of Africa.
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More Liebherr STS cranes set for Bremerhaven
Liebherr Container Cranes has received an order for two megamax ship-to-shore (STS) container cranes for the MSC Gate Terminal Bremerhaven.
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Major product launches from Konecranes
Konecranes has launched three new series of lifting systems, the S-series, M-series and C-series.
LATEST FEATURES
Despite economic challenges in Central Europe exacerbated by Brexit and US-led protectionist policies, hoist suppliers remain bullish about future sales in the region. Tom Woerndl reports.
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Brake time
Variable frequency drive technology and specialised systems are helping to optimise the performance and versatility of today’s crane and hoist brakes. Daniel Searle reports.
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Process driven
Heavy-duty, high capacity process cranes are being engineered to offer greater levels of safety and operational flexibility, reports Tom Woerndl.
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Platinum service
Condra has responded to increasing demand in the mining sector for automated lifting and handling with its first fully-automated crane, delivered to a platinum mine.
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Scaling the heights
Monitoring loads is key for operator safety and the long-term health of lifting equipment. Daniel Searle and Julian Champkin report.
BLOGS
I’m writing this in mid-to-late January, and so, inevitably, my social media feeds are gradually filling with jokes and memes about how interminably long the month seems to last.
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After the uncertainty: more uncertainty
Britain, as you may have heard, has had its fair share of political upheaval and public votes in the last few years. Three general elections, one advisory referendum on whether to leave the EU or not, and a lot of debate, both amongst the public and the politicians.
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Virtually the same as training on a real crane
If you were at this year’s LiftEx show last month, held in Milton Keynes in the UK, you may have seen me waving my arms in front of me, apparently unable to see and possibly lost in the delusions of a fantasy world.
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In the dock: time to focus more on port cranes
As you read through this issue of Hoist, you may notice a more maritime theme than usual.
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A safe industry is an attractive one for new workers
In this issue we have an article on ergonomics, and how this science is applied to lifting devices.
