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Heavy duty precision from Penny + Giles
Penny + Giles has introduced a heavy-duty, single-axis joystick controller to its JC6000 product range. The company says this is in response to requests for a higher-strength, return-to-centre joystick
Certex testing to 1,200 tonnes
A new test bench installed in Denmark allows Certex customers to test lifting equipment to more than 1,000 tonnes
DP World Ram spreader deal
Ram has delivered three patented Revolver bulk handling spreaders to DP World Adelaide for handling containerised iron ore shipments from Australian mining company IMX
Manitowoc wind attachment taken by JPW
JPW Riggers, based in New York state, USA has invested in Manitowoc's wind attachment for its 400 tonne capacity Model 16000 crawler crane
High grade expansion plans at Tata Steel, Scotland
Tata Steel will invest UK£8 million (US$12.9 million) on the expansion of its Clydebridge plant in Glasgow, Scotland to produce 50% more high-strength steel that can be used in crane manufacture
Fast feedback from new Unic remote
Mini crane manufacturer Unic Cranes Europe will present its new radio remote control with digital feedback at the UK-based Vertikal Days exhibition in June. The remote control incorporates a unique graphical display
JDN targets hazardous job sites
The new JDN general duty Mini series air hoists are available with lift capacities from 125 to 1,000 kg. All units, rated Ex II 3 GD IIA T4(X)
New man baskets for digger derricks
Diversified Products has introduced the ability to install any of its quick-attach man baskets on digger derricks.
Comprehensive hoist range from Street Crane
Street Crane has launched a new range of electric chain hoists in the 125 to 5,000 kg lifting capacity category. The LX range is aimed at a wide range of applications
Total control from Link-Belt
Link-Belt will show its new crane operating system Link-Belt Pulse at ConExpo, Las Vegas in March. The in-house designed system is far more than just a rated capacity limiter (RCL), said the USA-based manufacturer
RopeBlock record hook block
Dutch hook block manufacturer RopeBlock has built what it says is the world's largest for a land-based crane
HBC launches restricted space safety button
Service technicians are frequently required to enter restricted and confined areas or even the interior of a machine to reach all affected components
Columbus McKinnon covers new ground with rope hoist
Columbus McKinnon Corporation has launched a wire rope hoist series in the 25 to 50 tonne capacity range
Lifting empty hooks or not using lower layers can cause rope drum problems
Cris Seidenather, managing director at Lebus International Engineers, offers some remedies
Breaking falls at Terex
Terex has continued its bid to reduce injuries related to falls from height with an innovative system for lattice boom cranes
Load monitoring investment at Straightpoint
Straightpoint (UK) Ltd, a leading manufacturer of force measurement, load monitoring and suspended weighing load cells, has invested UK£ 330,000 (US$ 500,000) in a new calibration and universal test machine, built to the company's own specifications
Limited hazards from Ikusi
Ikusi is launching its new LA70 Range Limiter for use on mobile machinery as part of its safety TM70 Range Radio remote controls for hazardous or risky working conditions
Zeus series for small cranes
Italy's Imet has introduced the Zeus M1 HSC series for small manual 4-function hydraulic cranes.
Bromma expands sensor safety
Container load spreader manufacturer Bromma has expanded its spreader safety products range with a new load sensing system for spreader twist locks
A roundup of the latest remote controls for cranes
Euan Youdale reports on the latest remote control systems for cranes
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