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Huisman tests 3D printed crane hook
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Printed crane hook passes 80 tonne load test
Severe weather guidance at Miami conference
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Preparing tower cranes for extreme weather will be a key topic at the Tower Cranes North America (TCNA) conference
Below the hook: no strain, no gain
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Loads of new products on the market points to a healthy market for below the hook equipment. Christian Shelton reports
Remote release clamp from Elebia
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Elebia annouces remote release lifting clamp
Van Beest acquires Irizar Forge and Load Solutions
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Spanish hook maker Irizar Forge and Norwegian Tycan manufacturer acquired by Van Beest
Hook release weight capacity increased
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Automatic hook specialist Elebia has made a number of improvements to its range
Adjustable lifting system off the shelf from Modulift
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Modulift has a new lifting and spreader beam system using adjustable clamps for the lifting and suspension points and it will be available off the shelf
Modular beam solutions
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Spreader beams from below-the-hook equipment manufacturer Modulift were chosen for a prestigious modular construction project in central London, United Kingdom
New compact modular vacuum lifting system
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The new CM 3 compact modular vacuum lifting system enables contractors to utilise larger-capacity compact equipment for a range of lifting applications
Gaylin invests in growth and improvement
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Singapore-headquartered Gaylin, a specialist supplier of lifting, rigging and marine equipment, has initiated a plan to expand and improve its operations
Largest spreader beam from Modulift
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Modulift has completed a spreader beam with a capacity of 1,500 tonnes and a span of 20 metres. it is the UK company's largest beam to date
Hearing and seeing
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When asked whether the use of sound combined with the camera is a practical combination for better communication with workers on the ground, the response was varied among the camera manufacturers.
Field of vision: crane load view cameras
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Major advances in crane load view cameras and vision systems technology over the last couple of years open up a whole new range of possibilities for the safety and efficiency of crane operations
Tata hooks Damen for refurbishment
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Damen Anchor and Chain Factory (AKF) in the Dutch city of Schiedam has completed the refurbishment of 12 giant lifting hooks for Tata Steel in Ijmuiden, also in The Netherlands
Cargo Lift appointed Modulift distributor in Mexico
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Modulift has signed rigging equipment supplier Cargo Lift as its first distributor in Mexico. It will stock spreader beams up to 110 tonnes capacity
CERN uses automatic hook for irradiation tests
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European research organisation CERN is using an automatic hook from Spanish manufacturer Elebia to lift and lower a 750 kilogramme concrete beam used for radiation tests
Elebia launches Evo2 safety hook
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Evo2 is a new remotely operated safety hook for cranes from Elebia. The Spanish manufacturer said it is smaller, lighter and smarter than other hooks of its type
Guay pairs up for kiln lift
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Canadian crane rental and specialized transport company Guay chose a pair of lattice boom crawler cranes with spreader beams for a project to install a six-section clinker kiln in Québec
380 tonne tower pieces lifted by Schmidbauer
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German crane and heavy transport contractor Schmidbauer used a 1,400 tonne gantry crane - rigged with below the hook equipment from Modulift - to lift 91 tower pieces weighing 380 tonnes each
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