Lifting africa Jan/Feb 2017

The official magazine for LEEASA (Lifting Equipment Engineering Association of South Africa) and CMA (Crane Manufacturers Association of SA)

Jan / Feb 2017

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COVER STORY

Contents

EnerMach Establishing a Firm Foothold in South Africa

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ASSOCIATION NEWS

From The Chairman’s Desk

The official magazine for LEEASA (Lifting Equipment Engineering Association of South Africa) and CMA (Crane Manufacturers Association of SA)

Jan / Feb 2017

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LEEASA

LEEASA Council A Brief History of the Achievements of LEEASA SinceIinception

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ASK THE EXPERTS

General Information about New Regulations and Registration Requirements Affecting The Lifting 10 PERSONALITY PROFILE

Lifting Machinery Selections New Regulations and Registration Requirements

Lifting Profile 12 CMA

Lifting Machinery Selections 13 PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

SA French Supplies Saltec Passenger Hoists To Zambian Mines

24 Latest Infrared Control System For Cranes 36 Skids Boilers at Packaging Plant 48 NEWS FROM AFRICA

Redefining Crane Operation 21 MOBILE CRANE SPARES

Focusing On Quick Turnaround Times

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VACUUM LIFTING

AERO-LIFT Vacuum Technology Provides a Complete Solution at TFM Industries TOWER CRANES

Linden Comansa to Exhibit the LCL310 Crane at ConExpo

Unique Crane-Work At Probuild’s Sandton Site

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CRAWLER CRANES

Palfinger P 250 BK Working Easily and Safely

16 Liebherr And Dutco Balfour Beatty Deliver 20% Productivity Boost on Piling for Expo Village 30 Infrastructure Project at the Suez Canal with Duty Cycle Crawler Cranes and Crawler Cranes from Liebherr 32 PLANT HIRE

ITL Plant Hire Form a Close Business Relationship With Saxeni Equipment

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LEGISLATION

Lifting Equipment Plant Audits

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ACCREDITATION

Elcon Crane Hire - ISO Accreditation

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OVERHEAD CRANES

Konecranes Launches a New Low Cost Overhead Crane for Lifting Needs in Emerging Markets INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

Skyriders Powers Up Inspection And Maintenance At Eskom ALL TERRAIN CRANES

Steel Carriers Adds Terex AC 700 All Terrain Crane HOISTS

GIS Transforms Electric Chain Series for Industrial Environments How To Select a Load Cell

Modulift Sees Upward Trend in Heavy Lift Sector Demag Duo Takes Care Of Tandem Lift Rapid Response Uses Mega Lift During Transshipment of 40 ton Winch New Johnson Crane Hire Machine Reduces Turnaround Times for Wind Farm Lifts

WINCHES

Rigmarine Provides Custom Winch Package for Caspian Sea Topside

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LOAD CELLS HEAVY LIFT

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Enermech

Tel: +27 (0) 21 286-4035 Email: gstuart@enermech.com Web: www.enermech.com

Lifting Africa

Managing Editor Surita Marx Tel: +27 (0) 11 475-0010 Cell: +27 (0) 83 281-5761 Email: info@liftingafrica.co.za Web: www.liftingafrica.co.za Sales: Lusana Mrkusic Email: sales@liftingafrica.co.za Production: Jeanette Jordaan Sub-Editor: Debbie Janse van Rensburg

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Tower Cranes Services Water Weights

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Circulation Bi-Monthly 4 198

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1. The following applications for full membership were ratified by the Board.

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COVER STORY

EnerMech Establishing a Firm Foothold in South Africa Establishing a firm foothold in South Africa is central to Aberdeenheadquartered engineering services group EnerMech’s African growth strategy. Garry Stuart, African regional cranes manager, shares some of the recent developments in the country.

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rom Aberdeen to Azerbaijan Enermech promises to be where ever they are needed. It’s a promise that can only be backed up by having boots on the floor – a philosphy that is engrained in the company ethos.

“Building a solid operating infrastructure within a country is integral to how we operate,” explains Garry. “With this in mind the company is continiously building on capacity, increasing the scale and scope of our service offering. In this regard we have extended our line of services extensively in the past few years.”

diversifying into more sectors such as industrial, petrochemicals, renewables and mining.”

With an ability to provide a bundle package of services thanks to the various lines of expertise within Enermech, the company has set out on an extensive expansion strategy in South Africa that will not only increase its customer base but also ensure it is adding value to those companies it services.

“Our integrated services approach is one that has worked well in other countries,” says Garry. “Danielskuil in the Northern Cape was our first point of focus. Having already built up a solid base of clients the decision was taken to establish a permanent base.”

According to Garry this addresses one of the major challenges of operators in this rural region namely distance.

“We identified an opportunity for

With Africa having been identified as a region of growth thanks to its huge strategic importance especially in light of the drop in the oil price and the slower economic growth in many developed markets the South African operations in particular have been in the spotlight.

“We have worked across South Africa even though for a long time only having a base in Cape Town,” says Garry. “Growing our footprint and getting more people on the ground across the country became imperative in light of our growth strategy.”

Adding value in the Northern Cape In 2016 the decision was taken to open more bases in South Africa expanding into the market focussing especially on their load testing and inspection as well as maintenance and spare parts offerings.

“Across our business we had been engaging closely with clients to get a real understanding of their needs,” he says.

“At the same time taking into account that the oil and gas industry remains under pressure we are very focussed on 4

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EnerMech’s Garry Stuart and John Morrison.

Load testing in Cape Town Harbour.

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The new Northern Cape branch has been welcomed by clients in the region.

The company is renowned for its loadtesting capabilities as seen here at the Cape Town Harbour.

a branch in Durban, home to the busiest port in the country, is a must.

“The harbour is a big attraction for us and we are specifically looking at the marine side. We are in the final stages of planning this extension and like in Johannesburg and Cape Town our full line of services will be available.”

The company is proud of its newly established workshop in Johannesburg.

“Providing integrated mechanical services to the onshore and offshore energy industries” the development of a facility where equipment can be overhauled and maintained locally rather than being moved to Cape Town which is timeous and means less downtime.”

in Johannesburg and a lot of material supply and equipment more often than not being sourced from here having a physical presence became imperative, says Garry.

With an office and workshop facility of 950m² and 1 500m² yard and a team of 6 permanent staff the move has been welcomed especially by the mining industry in the region that now have the necessary capacity on the ground to ensure operations don’t grind to a halt.

With 12 staff already operational and a newly established 2 000m² office and workshop, the facility is fast gaining track. So much so that plans are already underway to increase the staff compliment to 30 by the end of the year.

“We also provide on site services and inspections while our local workshop is up and running and able to handle all of the major overhauling and repair work. There is no doubt that the establishment of this facility will have a major cost saving implication for our clients in the region,” says Garry.

Johannesburg taking shape With many companies headquartered

“We are very excited about the developments in Johannesburg that we believe is a key market we can grow over the next few months,” explains Garry. “It is also an opportunity to showcase our range of services and to really extend our presence in the country.”

Developing Durban Taking into account the amount of work the company has been able to attract in Cape Town thanks to the port, opening

According to Garry plans for the Durban facility is expected to be up and running before the end of the year.

“We forsee major potential in this market,” he says. “Adding a base in Durban will give us very broad coverage of the country allowing us to offer a more costeffective solution to the customer. Whilst our specialist products and services will remain in Cape Town we are able to bring these into the various regions easily enough as and when required.”

Garry says having good infrastructure and key personnel on the ground allows the company to meet the specific needs of the various regions and to grow the customer base extensively.

“We pride ourselves on delivering safer and smarter solutions. We can do that more effectively thanks to our strong footprint in South Africa from where we will grow our African operations in the coming years.”

Garry Stuart, Enermech, Tel: +27 (0) 21 286-4035 gstuart@enermech.com www.enermech.com Lifting Africa - Jan / Feb 2017

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ASSOCIATION NEWS

The beginning of 2017 has started with gusto.

On the 18th of January, 2017, our Cape Town members held a meeting hosted by our Cape representative Rob Darby, where concerns about LEEASA and general concerns were discussed. The LEEASA council has scheduled a meeting for the 10th of February to plan for the future and prepare for our AGM later this year which will be announced after the council meeting. These concerns will be presented to the council by our Cape regional representative and the council will discuss the issues and the appropriate response will be communicated to all concerned after the meeting.

Ken Greenwood. Chairman

Arni from Exco has been appointed as a councillor at ECSA, and he is on the LMI registration committee, the education committee and the investigation committee. Arni serves on the DoL NCOP committee as well. Well done Arni, we hope your activities at ECSA are productive and meaningful.

Arni will be keeping us up to date with ECSA and DoL developments.

LEEASA has developed and grown since the breakaway with many projects, and we are making headway with our endeavour to serve our industry with respect to education, standards, the law and our relationship with ECSA as a VA.

The voluntary council members consist of subject matter experts in all our active areas including subject matter experts serving on SABS committees. Currently we have some projects underway, one of these is headed by Martin Pieters who will be reporting on the progress on “when do you need a rigger”

Our team is becoming more and more effective and we now have regional representative;

We thank all these dedicated individuals for the loyal support and look forward to their inputs in the future.

We have also planned a golf day for the 21st of April, which is advertised on our website.

KZN – Roger Day – available at rodger@leeasa.co.za Cape region – Rob Darby – available at rob@leeasa.co.za

Till next time, Ken Greenwood. Chairman

To Order LEEASA Manuals Visit www.leeasa.co.za More Information Email: arni@leeasa.co.za or call Arni on 074 900 8378

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LEEASA LEEASA COUNCIL was formed in the course of 2016 after the breakaway from CoET as the new LEEASA realised that there was a need to form a council to represent LEEASA’s best interests in each sector of the Lifting Equipment industry on forums like SABS technical committees TC’s, SC’s and working groups. Should the need arise the members of council will be called on to form LEEASA working groups and draw subject matter expertise from industry.

Ken Greenwood Chairman

LEEASA would like to take this opportunity to introduce LEEASA council to industry.

Arnold Sommer, Senior Vice Chairman/ Secretary

Piet Otto Junior Vice Chair

Surita Marx Lifting Africa

Quentin Van Breda Tower Cranes

Roger Day KZN Representative

Rob Darby Cape Representative

Martin Pieters Rigger

Fazel Alley Lifting Tackle

Steve Harper Fork Lifts

Wynand Byleveld Manufactures

Renier Steyl Lifting Tackle

Timothy Best CMA & Overhead Cranes

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LEEASA

A Brief History of the Achievements of LEEASA Since Inception.

Compiled by: Ken Greenwood and Arnold Sommer.

The beginning.

In 2003 discussions and negotiations took place with the Department of Labour (DoL), the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) and industry.

Initially the DoL hosted meetings at ECSA and informed industry about formalising a technical inspectorate where Lifting Machinery Inspectors (LMI), would be registered in a specified category at ECSA. When ECSA registers people they make use of subject matter experts who volunteer to serve on Pier Assessment Committees (PAC).

These subject matter experts from industry have to create associations for specialists in particular fields. However ECSA only used recognised Voluntary Associations (VA) with registered people. Because we had to create an association for this, but did not have the required minimum registered people, we accepted an offer from another association as a sub group who were already recognised by ECSA, (CoET) On the 18th of February 2005, the DoL published a gazette announcing the introduction of LMI’s and Lifting Machinery Entities (LME). This started the LMI registration process at ECSA.

The new reborn LEEASA – 2016; As LEEASA grew, our group was not consulted on several issues during the years that followed. LEEASA members had to get involved with many different sectors of industry and take an active role in developments and proceedings to achieve the desired goals. Eventually LEEASA broke away from CoET in January 2016 to meet these goals LEEASA Council was formed and the 8

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required appointments were made to drive LEEASA forward into the future.

This allowed LEEASA to start its own magazine “Lifting Africa” which has evolved into a world class magazine.

We are very grateful and proud of the Lifting Africa team and what it has achieved in this short space of time as the voice of LEEASA.

Interface, participation and liaison in the following areas of activity are ongoing; DoL: LEEASA was requested to write suggested draft amendment regulations covering the OHS Act specifically DMR18. This was to explore possible practical and workable changes to implement in the OHS Act to facilitate the law changes. Later a committee was appointed by the chief inspector to rewrite DMR but unfortunately LEEASA was only allowed one SME to serve. This took almost five years which culminated in the new DMR of 2015.

LEEASA’s limited participation in this exercise could not veto all the changes but was only able to motivate some subsequent important amendments.

A LEEASA representative serves on the DoL NCOP committee.

SABS: LEEASA Council volunteers populate all main Technical Committees which adopted or wrote home grown SANS documents to set standards for our industry. A number of these have been incorporated into the law.

ECSA: LEEASA voluntary members populate many committees at ECSA. Besides the LMI registration committee where our

members are in the majority, ECSA has put LEEASA in a position to have a single member present and is still able to take part in other impact committees, like the education committee and the investigation committee. The most important of these is the ECSA council.

LEEASA achieved recognition as a VA

by ECSA which enabled LEEASA to break away from CoET. The LEEASA number is VA A0048.

LEEASA: Our team at LEEASA Council is becoming more and more effective and we now have regional representatives, voluntary council members and other interested LEEASA members in all our active areas including subject matter experts serving on SABS, SAQA/QTCO and ECSA committees.

We always have projects and working groups deliberating and researching a multitude of issues.

To our critiques; There are those who make it happen, then there are those who watch it happen, and then there are those who wondered what happened!!

ECSA registration process since 05 May 2016; From the inception of the LMI registration there have been changes in the registration process at ECSA. The first version of the application form for registration was used from 2006 till it changed a few times until the 2013 version came into effect. This version has recently been upgraded and updated to the 05th May 2016 Specified Categories Application Form.

This is available on the ECSA website www.ecsa.co.za where you go to the home page and click on documents and scroll down until you reach Specified Categories Application Form

Entry level requirements to qualify for application for registration; (quoted directly from the LMI application) For Registration as a Specified Category Practitioner applicants must have the benchmark academic qualification and three years of approved experience as a practitioner, of which at least a minimum of two years must be in a position of taking full engineering responsibility (Level E). If the applicant does not have the benchmark academic qualification (HCert., or equivalent or a Completed Apprenticeship), their application will be considered by the alternate route. The difference must be made up by extended periods of engineering experience. The exact periods will depend upon the level of qualifications held by the applicant.

It must be clearly understood that the work which the candidates are doing or have done, as well as the submission

of correctly completed Training and Experience Reports and the Engineering Report (Forms R-03-TER/TEO-SC and R-03-ER-SC respectively) and the Initial Professional Development Report (Form R-03-IPD-SC), are important factors in determining registration. An additional route, The Engineering Management Type Route is recognised as a Specified Category (Refer Policy Document R-01SC, Schedule 3).

Step 1 The next step then for the applicant to complete the LMI application and submit the application as a portfolio of evidence (POE) with the required application fee to ECSA’s offices as stated on the application. (Forms, SC 1,1 etc. – including R03, R05 etc.)

Step 2: Once the application form is submitted and paid for, the ECSA registration clerk logs the application and sends correspondence to the applicant confirming receipt of the application and communicates a reference number to the applicant. The clerk may request further information and once the application is deemed complete, it is

then forwarded to the LMI registration committee for assessment.

Step 3: After the pre-assessment, has been done the applicant will in future be called to an interview.

NB. No one including LEEASA can interfere with this process once the application has been submitted.

LEEASA is only able to give guidance pre-application and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) after registration or we could be in breach of the Engineering Professions Act. The challenge for most applicants who do qualify to apply for registration is to answer the written questions in their own words and to understand what needs to be submitted as supporting evidence to be assessed as competent for the type of Lifting Equipment applied for. In many cases, just the fact that documentation submitted does not meet the requirements of the relevant standards and legislation and the applicants lack of knowledge that the standards even exist or the lack of sufficient evidence can leave the applicant open to being called in for an interview by ECSA.

(Back row from left to right) Wynand Byleveld, Protas Mbanjwka, Ken Greenwood, Steve Harper, Timothy Best, Quentin Van Breda.

(Front row from left to right) Rob Darby, Roger Day, Martin Pieters, Fazel Alley, Arnold Sommer, Surita Marx.

(Absent) Piet Otto & Renier Steyl.

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and select Lifting Machinery Inspector (Registration as a Registered Lifting Machinery Inspector).

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General Information about New Regulations and Registration Requirements Affecting The Lifting Equipment Industry dated May, 2006 (Updated Feb 2009). To help with the process, some definitions of acronyms, and frequently asked questions and the answers have been compiled for your convenience.

Frequently Asked Questions and Answers Question 1: What are the Department of Labour requirements for lifting machinery inspectors.

A. Lifting Machinery Inspectors (LMI) are individuals, who are required by law to apply for registration with The Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) by the 29th September 2006, as per the amendment to the act as gazetted in the Government Gazette No 28755 No R 396 of 28th April 2006.

This amendment granted exemption from the original date of 28th April 2006. (See also Government notice R 158 on 18 February 2005).

B. The Government Gazette No 30829 No. R 257 of 7 Match 2008 grants exemption to individuals that submitted their applications to the Engineering Council of South Africa before 30 September 2006 until 27 June 2008.

(Previous Notice was Gazette 29730 No R 260 of 30 March 2007 which granted exemption to individuals that submitted their application forms to the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) before 30 September 2006 until 31 October 2007).

C. This means LMI’s who have not yet applied to ECSA may not legally practice their work.

D. LMI’s who have not applied to ECSA yet, must apply to ECSA for registration immediately. You are advised to 10

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Dol

The Department of Labour

OHS Act

Occupational Health & Safety Act

DMR 18

Driven Machinery Regulation 18, which covers lifting equipment User requirements

ECSA

The Engineering Council of South Africa

LEEASA

Lifting Equipment Engineering Association of South Africa

LMI

Lifting Machinery Inspector (an individual person who is registered with ECSA as an LMI).

LME

Lifting Machinery Entity (Companies, Close Corporations, & / or one man businesses conduction inspections and tests)

LTI

Lifting Tackle Inspector, qualified by knowledge, experience and training.

Note; Some Government notices also use LME to denote LMI's.

keep a copy of your application and use registered mail to prove your application and date. ECSA may be contacted for the application pack and relevant fees at; Private Bag X691, Bruma, 2026 Waterview Corner, 1 st Floor, 2 Ernest Oppenheimer Avenue, Bruma Lake Office Park, Bruma, Johannesburg Tel: +27 (0) 11 607-9500 Fax: +27 (0) 11 622-9295 engineer@ecsa.co.za www.ecsa.co.za Question 2: If I am not registered as an LMI with ECSA may I sign load test certificates?

If you are not a registered LMI you may not sign certificates, as you would be breaking the law. A registered LMI may witness and/or supervise an inspection by an unregistered person (as in training and gaining experience).

This must be stated on any certificate issued and while both signatures are required and the LMI’s registration number, the LMI will be the only one held legally responsible.

Question 3: May an LMI do repairs and make modifications to the equipment being tested?

No. Another engineering person must carry out the repairs and/or modifications. The repairer and tester cannot be the same entity or person.

Any modifications and or repairs have to be recorded in the equipments logbook for future reference and inspections purposes.

Question 4: Does a person who only examines lifting tackle have to register with ECSA? The Government Notices No R 257 of 7 March 2008 states, “This registration does not apply to persons who examine lifting tackle in terms of regulation 18 (10)(e) of the Driven Machinery Regulation.

Question 5: What are the Department of Labour requirements for Lifting Machine Entities?

Companies, or service providers who perform statutory inspections, repair

Question 6: Are Company staff required to be registered with DoL? No. Company staffs do not have to be registered with the DoL regarding the amendments published which reference lifting machinery and equipment. However, other DoL registrations, which the DoL may require must not be confused with the requirements for lifting machinery.

Question 7: Do staff Millwrights and other crane inspectors who inspect cranes regularly have to be registered with DOL? No - but any practitioner performing statutory inspections and annual load tests, as defined in the OHS act regarding Driven Machinery (DMR18), are compelled to register with ECSA by the deadline date which was originally 31st of March 2006 as an LMI but now is 29 September 2006. (See item 1 above for further information).

Question 8: Do staff (and non staff ) persons who do 3, 6, and 12 monthly inspections on lifting tackle and cranes have to register with DOL? No. See 3 above. Different types of equipment have specific requirements regarding the frequency and type of inspection required as set out in the regulations. Users are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the relevant clauses, which affect them.

Question 9: Do persons who carry out load testing (LMI) have to register with DOL and by when?

No, the LMI only has to be registered with ECSA. The companies (entities) that are carrying out the testing must register with the DoL as Lifting Machinery Entities (LME). The cutoff date has expired, but the DoL are still entertaining applications as new entries into the market. See contact details below

Quesstion 10: Do persons who carry out repair work on cranes have to register with DOL. No. Repairers of equipment do not have to register with the DoL specifically for this purpose, however a proposal to the amendment of the act clearly identifies that a repairer cannot be the inspector of their own work, and visa versa.

Question 11: If a company carries out its own tests on its own cranes is it required to register with DOL? Yes. A company doing this has to register with the DoL as an LME. However the actual inspection must be carried out by a LMI who is registered with ECSA. Question 12: If a company contracts out to a load test provider is it required for the company still to be registered with DOL? No. The company is not required to register, but the load test provider must be registered with the DoL as a LME and the load test provider’s people doing the testing must be registered as LMI’s with ECSA. Question 13: Do Companies and / or individuals have to be members of LEEASA as well as registering with DOL. No. It is not necessary for either companies or individuals to be members of LEEASA, which is a voluntary engineering association, not for gain.

However, it is advisable for them to become members to have a unified

voice in influencing the decisions regarding legislation and informing authorities and other interested parties of the industries viewpoint. Members are regularly updated on information about issues that are relevant. Members are recognised as credible participants as they have to abide by a Code of Conduct.

Question 14: What forms etc are required and what is the contact detail and postal address of DOL regarding any registration of persons and Companies as an LME The contact details for companies wanting to register with the DoL are listed below; (Ask them for their latest forms, as they seem to change from time to time. Keep copies of your submitted forms and use registered mail so you can prove your application and date of application).

Department of Labour, Private Bag X117, Tshwane, 0001, Fax 012 309 4151 Or Laboria House, 215 Schoeman Street, Pretoria, mohlakola@labour.gov.za

Disclaimer.

While every attempt is made to ensure that the information provided in this guide is correct we do not accept any liability if the guide contains any errors or is not up to date. This guide is issued in the interests of providing information only and does not purport to be an all-encompassing guide or to be a legal opinion on any matters.

The user must and shall check on any information provided in this guide.

Any use of this guide is solely at the users risk.

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or perform annual load testing on their own, or customers lifting machines, must apply to the DoL to be registered as an LME. See application details below. The DoL will issue a certificate to the LME as proof of the LME’s registration.

PERSONALITY PROFILE

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ifting ersonality

TRANSNET ENGINEERING ENSURES SAFETY IN LIFTING MACHINERY Transnet Engineering is the organization dedicated to the inservice maintenance, repair, upgrade, conversion and manufacture of freight wagons, mainline and suburban coaches, diesel and electric locomotives as well as wheels, rotating machines, rolling stock equipment, castings, auxiliary equipment and services.

Safety is a key factor in the efficient operation of the organisation and ultimately in all the lifting equipment used to achieve those goals. Transnet Engineering is no exception when it comes to safety and has its team of safety inspectors dedicated to all the lifting machinery used on site. Their highly proficient team of qualified

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Lifting Inspectors are all members of LEEASA (Lifting Equipment Engineers Association South Africa).

During a visit to Transnet Engineering in Pretoria, Lifting Africa met up with Rachel Ledwaba, one of the Lifting Machinery Inspectors who has come up through the ranks at Transnet and, today is rated very highly in the position she holds. ‘’I started at Transnet as an apprentice millwright in 2004 and qualified in 2007. Thereafter I carried on as an artisan doing maintenance, which for a woman was a major achievement.

The break came when I was offered a position to the Lifting Inspectorate, a

position which I have held for the past seven years,” says Rachel.

“Our role as Lifting Inspectors is to ensure the safety of all lifting equipment on site, such as overhead cranes, forklifts, chain blocks, mobile cranes and all ancillary equipment and accessories. Each piece of equipment is inspected before commissioning to ensure conformity to the specification and thereafter subject to monthly inspections and load tested annually.

To ensure the safety of the equipment each piece is certified and should any failure occur, the investigations are extremely thorough to establish the cause before apportioning the blame,” concluded Rachel Ledwaba.

Lifting Machinery Selections CMA

Industry today has come under immense pressure to become more competitive, however, one must not overlook the importance of selecting the correct lifting machine for the desired application.

2. Medium Loads: Hoist units which are usually subject to light loads but rather often to maximum loads 3. Heavy Loads: Hoist units which are usually subject to medium loads but frequently to maximum loads 4. Very Heavy Loads: Hoist units which are usually subject to maximum and almost maximum loads In order to calculate the load spectrum and FEM / ISO category of each machine, the below cycle time analysis can be used:

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election of lifting machinery for their correct duty can be done in conjunction with the table below, however, the knowledge and industry standards of the supplier plays a major role in providing the end user with the correct equipment. It is of utmost importance that the lifting machine supplier familiarises his/herself with the nature of business the machine will be operating in.

For example, is the machine working indoors or outdoors, in a hazardous environment such as chemical plant or in a general engineering workshop?

In addition, there are several questions that needs to be answered prior to selecting the correct lifting machine in its desired environment such as: Number of cycles per hour (One cycle is lift load, travel, lower load and return to starting point)? Number of hours worked in a day? Average distance a load is lifted? What is the weight of the load? Average load lifted with emphasis on number of loads above 60% of the safe working load? What height and lifting speeds do you require? What is the ambient temperature in which the Lifting machine is working in?

With the above information, calculating the load spectrum can be conducted by means of a simple cycle time analysis.

The below formula as well as the table will assist in identifying which load spectrum category the lifting machine will be best suited according to FEM (European Materials Handling Federation) and ISO (International Organisation for Standardisation).

EXAMPLE

Safe working load: Hoist speed: Average hook Path: No. of cycles per hour: Working time per day:

10 ton 6 m/min 5 meter 20 4 hours

From the above cycle time analysis example, one can use the below table as an indication of what load spectrum category the lifting machine will equate to, however, notwithstanding the environment and or working conditions. The above example shows that the hoist has an operating time per day of 2,22 hours which falls into the medium FEM 2m and ISO M5 category.

With this information, the selection of the correct lifting machine is by no means guess work, therefore, it is the responsibility of the supplier to ensure he or she supplies a unit that has been selected, designed, and issued for optimal performance, minimal maintenance, and cost of ownership.

Furthermore, the load spectrum will enable the design engineer to select the correct foundation, support structure, wheel loads, crane structure, motor sizes / kW, electrics, and all additional components for the desired application.

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MOBILE CRANE SPARES

Cranes Direct is located next to the N12 in Boksburg

Focusing On Quick Turnaround Times

From modest beginnings in 2008, Cranes Direct has grown into an important supplier of spare parts for mobile crane owners in Southern Africa.

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ocated next to the N12 freeway in Boksburg, Cranes Direct’s 500 sq.m. warehouse boasts an extensive inventory of popular, fast-moving and critical parts – principally for Tadano and Faun mobile cranes.

“It is of vital importance to our customers that we either have the right parts ‘in stock’ or that we can get them within a few days”, said General Manager Mark Le Roy. “It is imperative that our customers experience a minimum amount of downtime”, he added “especially in the current economy where efficiencies are so important”.

Genuine Tadano and Faun parts are sourced directly from the OEM’s facilities in Germany and Japan To this end Cranes Direct is constantly seeking to improve and reduce their supply chains. Genuine Tadano and Faun parts are sourced directly from the OEM’s facilities in Germany and Japan. “Apart from genuine Tadano spares, 14

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we are also able to assist with parts for a number of other brands of mobile cranes”, says Mark.

Staff in the Cranes Direct Parts Dept have over 60 years collective experience of dealing with Tadano parts, most notably John Thage and Theuns Roberts who have been in the industry since the early 1990s. This wealth of experience enables them to offer expert technical advice and backup.

“Recent changes, especially the improvement in the value of the Rand, means that the customer gets the benefit of genuine parts at better prices”, says Mark. They also offer a good selection of spare parts for crane engines, especially for the Mitsubishi, Nissan and Hino engines used in Tadano, Kobelco and Kato cranes. That includes Liner kits, Gasket sets, Main bearings, Big Ends, Water pumps, Oil pumps, Turbo chargers, etc.

Any customers wishing to enquire about mobile crane spare parts should call John, Theuns or Ashley for a quote.

In addition, Cranes Direct will also source good used Tadano Faun cranes from Europe, to suit customer’s requirements.

Prospective buyers should contact Mark for used cranes.

Cranes Direct Tel: +27 (0) 11 894-8056 sales@cranesdirect.co.za www.cranesdirect.co.za

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Palfinger P 250 BK Working Easily and Safely Light, safe and time-saving – the new P 250 BK access platform from the PALFINGER Light class. Not only do the workman basket and the telescope system with aluminium extrusion profiles keep the weight of the P 250 BK low, they also make it extremely robust. Thanks to the stabiliser control (unique in this segment) with particularly easy operating logic, working safely and efficiently is guaranteed.

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he aluminium telescope system is now the trademark of the PALFINGER Light class. The aluminium telescope systems are lighter than steel telescopes. The high wall strength that this makes possible ensures maximum stability. In addition to the reduced weight, the telescope from this model has the highest reach in this class, coming to 16,5 metres. Work below ground level and driving the vehicle with an upright jib are perfectly possible with the P 250 BK, just as they were with the tried-and-tested P 210 BK in the past. Thanks to the stable lightweight design, the platform can be installed on a Euro 6 chassis with a permissible total weight of 3,5 tons, including the driver, and even with a front seat passenger.

of the platform is a standard feature in many PALFINGER models. In response to the major success in the premium and jumbo series and the overwhelmingly positive feedback from PALFINGER customers, the stabiliser control (as seen in the premium and jumbo class) has been added at the base to these functions in the P 250 BK. This means that, from now on, users do not necessarily have to be in the workman basket in order to stabilise the machine.

After leaving the vehicle, they quite simply move it into the required stabiliser configuration by means of a separate control panel on the step. This makes for easier and more time-efficient operation.

MAXIMUM SAFETY When it comes to safety, the P 250 BK really comes into its own: stop valves on all hydraulic cylinders pre-vent the platform from falling down in the event of hose breakage. In addition, four skid-resistant safety plates with grips on the base frame and an antisqueeze protection function combined with the knee rail in the basket ensure maximum safety during work with the access platform.

In addition to the telescope system, the P 250 BK workman basket is also made of aluminium: new, larger aluminium square profiles make the workman basket 68% more rigid and robust than in the previous model. The hydraulic control block ensures a more efficient hydraulic system that prevents noise and reduces fuel costs.

STABILISER CONTROL ALLOWS TIMESAVING OPERATION The user-friendly automated positioning system with axis ground clearance monitoring and automatic level-ling 16

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Furthermore, an optional display is available for operating the P 250 BK. This allows the speed or the start up and brake ramps to be changed to meet individual needs, for example.

The films on the buttons on the control panel are easy to clean and can be easily replaced on demand. This ensures optimum usage of the machine and guarantees the very highest level of working comfort for the operators.

Thanks to the 2007/46/EC European type approval, proper and unproblematic approval is guaranteed in all EU countries.

Palfinger Southern Africa Tel: +27 (0) 11 608-3670 sales@palfingerafrica.co.za www.palfinger.co.za

AERO-LIFT is a technologically advanced product designed and built from the highest quality materials, manufactured in Germany since 1992.

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ts advanced vacuum technology can be employed in moving, pivoting and turning a variety of goods and materials over any surface, with the minimum effort and safely.

Processing machines can be loaded and unloaded without causing damage using the AERO-LIFT vacuum lifters. The transfer of metal sheets of up to 20 000 kg in weight can be easily controlled when placed from a position at floor level to a laser-cutting machine table.

Use of the vacuum lifting unit means that sheets can be removed quickly and precisely by a single person and then conveyed to the respective machine for further machining.

This accelerates the transportation process, considerably, enhancing the efficiency of the complete workflow as a result.

Over the last four years, the AERO 1500/12R-T has been a pillar of strength in the profile cutting area of TFM Industries in Olifantsfontein, who are a leading Gauteng based manufacturer and supplier of specialised vehicle bodies for the construction, waste management, security and transport industries.

“Using forklift trucks to load our plasma machine had been a bone of contention for many years. After a meeting with WH Lifting Handling four years ago, we were offered a complete solution to our problem with the AERO 1500/12RT vacuum lifter. Output from our plasma machine increased dramatically as a result as well as the safety element for our staff. We are now able to manoeuvre plates up to 13 meter in length on to the machine without any fear of a mishap,” said Mike Pletschke, Plant and Facilities Manager.

The overhead crane that is used to operate the vacuum lifter is fitted with a power source down to the hook of air and mains which makes coupling to the unit quick and efficient. When not in use the unit sits on a special cradle which keeps the pads off the floor thereby avoiding any unnecessary damage that will impair their efficiency.

“We have come a long way with this machine from the days of using the ‘dog’ clamps for handling the sheets of steel. We have to date never had a plate fall using the AERO1500/12R-T which speaks highly of the design efficiency of the system.

We have also ensured that maintenance has been kept to the highest levels and in the four year of operation we have only replaced one set of pads. When safety and reliability is on the line, there can be no compromise for quality,” concluded Pletschke.

WH Lifting and Handling cc Tel: +27 (0) 11 315-0227 info@whlifting.co.za www.whlifting.co.za Lifting Africa - Jan / Feb 2017

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VACUUM LIFTING

AERO-LIFT Vacuum Technology Provides a Complete Solution at TFM Industries

PLANT HIRE

ITL Plant Hire Form a Close Business Relationship With Saxeni Equipment

ITL Plant Hire, established in 2015 and already a big name in the South African crane hire industry. Although they might be the “new kids on the block”, their company management team has a combined 10 year experience in the crane hire and lifting industry. From our crane operators and their assistants to our site managers, we ensure complete service excellence together with the highest safety standards in our daily operations, says Mr. Ricky Rogerio - ITL Plant Hire Project Director.

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TL Plant Hire have a growing fleet of mobile cranes and in this short time already consisting of truck cranes ranging from 8 ton capacity to 130 ton capacity, all terrain cranes from 30 ton capacity to 220 ton capacity and also a 25 ton capacity rough terrain crane. In addition to offering turnkey options, they also have a range of trucks, trailers/ lowbeds, access platforms and a rigging department.Within the ITL group they also include a successful steel service centre, steel fabrication facility and a plant maintenance devision.

ITL Group CEO, Mr. Adalberto Rogerio’s quest to find good quality and affordable mobile cranes then lead him to Saxeni Equipment (Pty) Ltd - the sole agents for Sany mobile and crawler cranes in South Africa.

In a brief summary, the company has grown from strength to strength and respectively earned a trusted client base with now having sold more than 160 mobile and crawler cranes in South Africa since their establishment in 2010. Company Director, Mr. Johan Meyer says that their success thus far is purely a result of passion, integrity, service excellence and the absolute belief in the affordable quality of Sany.

ITL Plant Hire’s confidence in the Sany Product then lead to several purchases of mobile cranes from Saxeni Equipment ranging from a 25 ton capacity to a 220 ton capacity. Some of these new and some 2nd hand, but all completely repainted and branded in the unique ITL colour scheme by the Saxeni design and service team.

Impressed with the painting and branding skills, ITL have in turn had all their fleet cars and trucks rebranded

by Saxeni Equipment.

Now, 3 years into Saxeni Equipment and ITL Plant Hire’s business relationship, Mr Ricky Rogerio added that not only are he and his partners completely satisfied with quality against affordability of the Sany product but they also have complete faith and confidence in the Saxeni Equipment team in terms of after sales with the backup and support of their product.

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To assist users of lifting equipment to implement and maintain a safe lifting program in the work place and to be legally compliant, proper risk reviews or audits on lifting equipment should be conducted.

The scope of such a review will depend on the size, type and equipment used on a mine, factory, plant or installation.

The review must be conducted against either the requirements of the OHSA or MHSA Lifting Equipment Regulations, depending on which Act is applicable. For users of lifting equipment across the RSA border, cognizance has to be taken of their local legal requirements as well.

According to Piet Otto from Phakamisa Safety Consultants, the issues to be covered, but not restricted to, on such a visit are the following: •

Peruse and scrutinize all documentation;

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Peruse purchasing procedures, vendor and product specifications;

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Examine all written responsibilities;

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View all storage facilities to determine legal compliance;

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View all (or selected) lifting applications to ascertain legal compliance or identify any dangerous or illegal lifting practices;

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View all lifting practices and equipment used in the various operations for legal compliance and product conformance;

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Investigate the condition of all lifting equipment used on site for safe operation, quality, marking, certification etc.;

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Investigate existing training requirements and short comings.

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All visits should start with an opening meeting with all concerned.

At the end of the visit a closing meeting is held to summarize the visit as well as to express findings, recommendations and opinions. It is essential to prepare for such a visit.

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LEGISLATION

Lifting Equipment Plant Audits

LEGISLATION

The following documentation will be scrutinized, where applicable.

If these documents are not available or up to date, Phakamisa will assist to compile and implement the necessary, to be legally compliant.

Documentation to be scrutinized will include, but are not limited to: •

Inventories or asset registers of lifting tackle and hoists in use;

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Supplier’s test or conformance certificates for all products used;

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Up to date and proper Inspection registers and check lists;

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Existing Codes of Practice or written Operating Procedures;

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Stores control documents and registers;

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All written appointmentsfor operators, inspectors and lifting equipment users, based on appropriate proof of training;

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Purchasing procedures, vendors and brands;

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Lifting plans/rigging studies where applicable;

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Functions of all appointed Responsible Persons

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LME/LMI verification for service providers who do load testing;

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Contractor files for crane and lifting operations;

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Instructions for the safe use of lifting equipment;

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Training records, contents of training programs etc.

All relevant operational areas need to be visited where lifting equipment is used as well as stores and planning departments.

A written report At the end of the visit, a comprehensive written report is submitted, with comments and recommendations.

This report should then be used by the client to compile an Action Plan allocating various actions to be taken, by different persons and target dates should be set to complete the project.

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Consulting fees will depend on the scope of work which will include a written report, with recommendations, at the end.

All work is conducted by the writer, who is a lifting equipment expert, consultant and trainer with over 47 years of experience in this industry.

Piet Otto Cell: +27 (0) 82 372-4595 Email: potto@icon.co.za Web: www.phakamisasafety.co.za

NEWS FROM AFRICA

Redefining Crane Operation Konecranes’ innovative Remote Operating Station (ROS) maintains the functionality of a traditional crane while introducing a truly modern user interface.

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emotely operated cranes will become a mainstay of industrial plants, waste-to-energy management, woodyards and countless other industrial environments. Konecranes’ latest brainchild is geared towards improving safety and functionality.

Featuring a multifunctional electronic desk, camera-based visuals and ergonomic controls, Konecranes’ crane is operated from a distance, reducing an operator’s exposure to potential hazards in the typical operating environment.

The ROS is extremely suitable for industries such as waste to energy, steel, petrochemical, among others.

By introducing remote operation, the location of the control room can be based on the plant’s needs instead of the crane's needs. An operator’s cabin and access to it are no longer necessary, leading to potential cost savings. Through the ROS’s real-time camera technologies, the operator is granted access to previously out-of-sight areas. The camera technology is synchronized with the operator’s monitors, which can also display other crane and process related information and settings.

“When operating an on-board cabin-controlled system, you have to be very aware of your surroundings. The environment around the operator can make a difference,” says Johannes Tarkiainen, Industrial Design Manager at

Konecranes. Remote operation, on the other hand, takes place in a much more controlled environment.

The introduction of remote operation also brings about other improvements. For example, working in an office-like setting, as opposed to a solitary cabin, allows the operator to engage in other tasks while the crane is not needed or being used.

“In waste-to-energy plants operators control the process with modern automated cranes,” Tarkiainen points out. “They can schedule a weekly agenda for cranes, monitor process values, get status information and as a whole see the big picture.”

When designing the ROS, Konecranes focused on ergonomics and a user-friendly layout. The result is a combination of comfort and convenience. Operators will be able to work while standing, as the operating desk adjusts smoothly for different working positions.

Konecranes, John MacDonald Tel: +27 (0) 11 864-2800 john.macdonald@konecranes.com www.konecranes.co.za

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TOWER CRANES

Linden Comansa to Exhibit the LCL310 Crane at ConExpo First time a luffing-jib tower crane from the Spanish manufacturer to be displayed at a trade show on the American continent

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inden Comansa will participate at the upcoming 2017 ConExpo-Con/Agg trade show, which will take place from March 7-11 in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. As in previous editions, Linden Comansa will exhibit along with Linden Comansa America (LCA), the manufacturer’s exclusive North American distribution and service company.

The group's booth location is G-2789 in the Gold Lot of the outdoor exhibition area at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

ConExpo is one of the world’s most significant construction trade shows with more than 2 500 exhibitors and 230 000 square metres.

Visitors to the Linden Comansa booth will be able to learn about the LCL310 luffing jib crane - the first time a luffer has ever been displayed by Linden Comansa in the Americas.

The Linden Comansa group will also highlight other cranes and new developments recently launched leading up to ConExpo: The luffing-jib crane LCL310 is ideal for congested jobsites, such as this power plant

¾¾ Making its first appearance ever at ConExpo, the LCL 310 luffing-jib tower crane comes in three versions: 12, 18 and 24 tonnes. Its máximum jib length is 60 metres, allowing different jib configurations for maximum reaches every 5 metres. This luffing-jib crane, with a compact design and reduced out-of-service position is ideal for use in cities or congested job sites. ¾¾ Although not displayed in Las Vegas, the LCL700 luffer will be another good reason to visit Linden Comansa’s booth. This new model, the largest luffing-jib crane in the Linden Comansa lineup, will be officially launched just a few weeks before ConExpo and will be offered in 50 and 64 ton versions. The virtues of the LCL700 make this crane to fit perfectly in the US and Canada markets, as well as in the large cities of Latin America. Therefore, Linden Comansa expects to receive many information requests from the ConExpo attendees.

The demand of luffing-jib cranes in large cities like London (in the picture) is on the rise

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¾¾ Large flat-top tower cranes have traditionally been most common in North America, and also Linden Comansa’s biggest success in the region. Therefore, the 21LC335 and 21LC550 models will be highlighted during the show, as they have recently been upgraded and optimized to load up to 20 and 25 tons respectively.

TOWER CRANES The LCL310 crane is also ideal for high rise construction projects.

The LCL310 will be the first Linden Comansa luffer ever to be displayed at a trade show in the Americas.

¾¾ The 21LC450 crane is another recently developed flattop model with a good reception in the North American market. Linden Comansa will be spreading this model, with maximum load capacity of 25 tons, of which some units have already been delivered to the West Coast. ¾¾ The 3 000 Series of flat-top tower cranes consists of two models with heavy maximum loads, from 32 to 90 tons.

These cranes cover the necessities of the industrial and infrastructure construction market, not only in the Americas but in the entire world. ¾¾ The LC1600 Series features an integrated tower top and counter-jib into one component. With maximum loads from 8 to 12 tons, its three models are already having a strong entry in many Latin American countries.

With a wide variety of recently introduced Linden Comansa models, the ConExpo visitors will have more equipment choices to select from to better meet their next project or their local market needs.

Bill Carbeau, Linden Comansa America’s Vice President of Business Development anticipates a busy show: "The North American market remains upbeat, many projects are ready to be released, and analysts are predicting positive growth

within our industry. Therefore, we encourage contractors to visit our booth so we can better inform them about the capabilities of our cranes that can improve productivity, along with the outstanding service and support that has built our reputation."

According to Martín Echevarría, Sales Manager at Linden Comansa, "a lot of ConExpo visitors will come from Central and South America, and even from the other side of the world. In our booth they will learn how our wide range of tower cranes would be able to help them in any type of construction project. Linden Comansa offers cranes with maximum loads from 4 to 90 tons, all of them easy to erect and maintain, and featuring the latest hoist technology that will allow our customers to boost productivity”.

The upcoming display will be Linden Comansa and Linden Comansa America’s fifth consecutive participation at ConExpo.

Linden Comansa America was founded in 2002 to service NAFTA countries with sales, engineering, training as well as parts and service support. Its facility, located in Pineville near Charlotte, North Carolina, includes the main North American sales and support offices as well as a large warehouse for tower crane components, spare parts and technical training.

Tower Crane Services Tel: +27 (0) 11 865-3202/3 towercrane@zamail.co.za www.tower-crane-sevices.co.za Lifting Africa - Jan / Feb 2017

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Vertical transport solutions always need to comply with stringent safety parameters and the Saltec passenger hoists incorporate advanced security systems

SA French Supplies Saltec Passenger Hoists To Zambian Mines Safety and operational reliability are key for equipment that operates on mines, and even more so when this machinery is responsible for the vertical movement of personnel.

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A French reports that the company will supply two Saltec T1 half ton passenger hoists to copper mines in Zambia. The two hoists will facilitate the movement of personnel, together with light tools and equipment, up the shaft headgear framework.

will bring the cabin to a gradual stop in the event of overspeed conditions during descent.

Louw Smit, sales manager at SA French, says that the order was secured as a turnkey contract which includes the supply, installation and commissioning of the two hoists at two different mines in the region.

Manufactured by Torgar, Saltec passenger and material hoists feature rack and pinion drives ensuring reliable operation. This type of system also requires minimum maintenance and is considered the safest for vertical travel.

“Vertical transport solutions always need to comply with stringent safety parameters and the Saltec passenger hoists incorporate advanced security systems including a speed regulator and an overspeed emergency braking system on an independent pinion,” Smit says.

Constructed as a heavy duty elevator which is engineered to operate under the worst conditions, the Saltec hoist is manufactured from hot dipped galvanised steel and aluminium. The high strength cabin is equipped with loadcells to avoid overloading, while the sophisticated electronic control system has a functional user-friendly panel.

These features will ensure that mine personnel are able to undertake maintenance activities safety and efficiently, optimising the productivity on the mines. Smit says that the integral emergency brake on the Saltec hoist 24

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The Saltec hoists will be installed to reach a maximum height of 72 metres and will be programmed to stop at five different levels on the headgear frame.

“SA French has a long association with customers on the African continent, both in the mining and construction sectors, and has a sound understanding of the often harsh operating conditions

Manufactured by Torgar, Saltec passenger and material hoists feature rack and pinion drives ensuring reliable operation

in which the equipment has to function,” Smit says. “This enabled us to recommend the optimum vertical transport solution to the mines.”

The two Saltec hoists are scheduled for installation in the first quarter 2017.

SA French, Quentin Van Breda Tel :+27 (0) 11 822-8782 quentin@safrench.co.za www.safrench.co.za

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Unique Crane-Work At Probuild’s Sandton Site

In a deft and unique piece of engineering on Probuild Construction’s site of an upmarket apartment block in Sandton, a recent model Potain ‘flat-top’ MCT85F5 tower crane was erected with the help of another larger Potain tower crane by local Potain distributor SA French.

The slew turret and counter jib being positioned on the tower.

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he operation did not even require the temporary closure of lanes on the busy adjacent street, usually a necessary inconvenience for most crane erections when done in space-constrained areas like Sandton.

This was made possible partly by the design of the flat-top crane.

“The jib of the flat-top crane has the ability of being erected in 5 metre and 10 metre sections; it does not have

to be lifted as one piece,” Louw Smit, sales manager at SA French says. “This made it possible for us to deliver the 45 metre jib in smaller segments, and assemble it ‘in the air’ using the taller Potain MD310B crane already on site.”

The day after the tower of the Potain MCT85F5 crane was erected on site, the jib was delivered in sections which were each lifted into position by the Potain MD310B crane and secured while the next section was being delivered.

First came the 6 ton ring gear and counter jib assembly measuring 12 metres in length, followed by the other sections to make up the site requirement for a 45 metre jib. At this length, it can lift 1 650 kg – although it can lift five tons up to a jib distance of 16,3 metres. This model’s full jib capacity is 52 metres.

Louw Smit, sales manager SA French, Kobus van der Merwe, site agent Probuild and Matthew Simmonds, contract manager Probuild

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The crane’s main purpose will be to enhance the high levels of productivity on site by moving bricks and other materials – mainly for the wet trades – to where they are needed in good time.

Another advantage of the flat-top design is the absence of a jib tie – which allows it to operate with closer working distances above the jib. In this case, there is limited available space between the jib of the Potain MD310B tower crane and top of the new building when completed – making the MCT85F5 the ideal choice.

While the larger crane is on rental from SA French, Probuild has purchased the flat-top unit and expects it to be regularly in use on its contracts around the country.

SA French is the leading distributor of tower cranes and lifting solutions in sub-equatorial Africa. Founded in 1982 with the exclusive local distributorship for Potain tower cranes, the company is now part of Torre Industries.

The Potain flat-top MCT85F5 is erected on a set of reusable fixing angles with 34,1 metre of tower.

SA French, Quentin Van Breda Tel :+27 (0) 11 822-8782 quentin@safrench.co.za www.safrench.co.za

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The crane’s main purpose will be to enhance the high levels of productivity on site

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Liebherr And Dutco Balfour Beatty Deliver 20% Productivity Boost on Piling for Expo Village Innovative method of powering vibro hammer with the engine of a new 100 ton-capacity HS 8100 HD Liebherr duty cycle crawler crane saves time and money for the construction company Dutco Balfour Beatty.

“We therefore do not have the frame and power pack that is normally mounted on the crane, and so we save on weight and manoeuvrability. We do not need a separate operator for the power pack, so we save on manpower costs, and we save time because we eliminate the lost time required for communication between crane operator and vibro hammer operator”, Mr. Hamdy ads.

By this application money is saved on the purchase or rental of the power pack as well as on diesel and other running costs. “Overall, we have calculated that in time, money and efficiency, we have improved productivity by 20% if compared to the conventional two separate equipment of vibro hammer and crane setup. This is the first time this modification has been used in the UAE, and we shall be using this on the next project where we deploy the Liebherr duty cycle crawler cranes”, explains Mr. Hamdy.

The Liebherr duty cycle crawler cranes convince with their efficiency.

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modification engineered by contractor Dutco Balfour Beatty (DBB) and Liebherr Middle East FZE to the HS 8100 HD being used for the new awarded piling job at Expo Village in Dubai is resulting in a 20% increased productivity improvement on the piling operations.

The duty cycle crawler crane is using its engine power to drive the vibro hammer that installs pile casing. Two 50 ton-capacity HS 8050 HD are used to install the steel cages. A fourth Liebherr unit, an LR 1130 crawler crane with a maximum load capacity of 137 ton, is also on site.

DBB has six months to complete the piling and foundations work for its contract. “We are well ahead of our schedule, and are set to complete the piling within four and a half months instead of six as per program,” says Tamer Shalash, DBB’s piling and ground engineering manager.

“This is substantially due to a modification designed by ourselves and Liebherr, in which rather than installing a separate power pack on the crane to drive the vibro hammer, we are using the power of the crane engine. In this way, instead of using two engines to run the vibro hammer setup we have only one, and this is controlled by the crane operator”, says Ibrahim Hamdy, DBB’s plant and transport manager.

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Rotary drills are being used to bore the holes, with the Liebherr units driving the casing and then placing the steel rebar cage, in one length, into the hole. The contract requires 1 900 piles, ranging in depth between 15 and 26 meter, and with diameters of 1 000 mm, 900 mm and 750 mm. The soil is sand for the first 4 meter, with mixed rock of varying hardness below that, and a water table nearly 7 meter below the surface.

“The speed at which we are able to work has been significantly increased by operating the vibro hammer directly from the crane engine. We are working to a 24-hour cycle, and our highest rate of pile installation has been 43 piles during one cycle. Using this configuration, we are saving up to six minutes per pile. We are actually calculating that during one cycle we can save two or three hours. This is a real achievement, and we are very happy to have worked with Liebherr to arrange such a satisfactory performance,” says Mr Shalash.

Liebherr Middle East FZE, which is located in Dubai’s Jebel Ali Free Zone, delivered all four Liebherr cranes new for the project.

Liebherr Tel: +27 (1) 13 652 000 info.laf@liebherr.com www.liebherr.com

Elcon Crane Hire has celebrated many highlights over the past 5 years. Some of these achievements include RTMS accreditation, launching their 440 ton and 330 ton mobile cranes, and becoming members of the Concord Cranes Group.

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he Concord Cranes Group is a merger between Anglo V3 Crane Hire, Elcon Crane Hire, Castle Crane Hire, and Concord Namibia. The Group now has over 170 mobile cranes across 13 depots in Southern Africa.

value adding and ongoing quality assurances to its customers.

Elcon’s ISO accreditations will hopefully provide the company with some competitive advantage when it comes to tendering as it assures current and prospective, clients that Elcon is serious about being sustainable and at the forefront of the Mobile Crane Hire industry.

The 2nd of December 2016 was another proud day for Elcon Crane Hire. It was the day the company added ISO accreditation to its pedigree.

Elcon have been accredited with ISO9001:2008 (Quality Management), ISO14001:2004 (Environmental Management), and OHSAS18001:2007 (Health and Safety Management).

The accreditations pooled with Elcon’s dedicated and experienced staff and young fleet of cranes guarantees their clients the most efficient and “peace of mind” solutions.

Elcon has always taken strides to claim the title of KZN’s leaders in crane hire through quality standards, value adding ability and trustworthiness.

A key element of Elcon’s success has been its direct focus on the customers and specifically the desire to tailor make specific value adding solutions. Elcon’s Level 4 BBBEE accreditation alongside the ISO accreditation, RTMS accreditation (SANS1395-1:0107) and the Master and Builders rating provides

Concord Elcon Tel: +27 (0) 31 466-5411 www.concordcranes.com

Foundry For Sale A going concern that has 2 Induction Furnaces (220 kg’s & 450 kg’s) and melts mostly Cast Iron, SG Iron & Bronze, but are able to melt 27% Chrome, Steel & Stainless Steel as well.

We have 18 employees and are a fully functional Foundry working one shift and 5 days a week.

We have a SO2 unit for making Impeller cores & an Amine/Isocure unit to make all other cores.

We are pouring 5 heats per day with the 450 kg furnace or 10 heats per day with the 220 kg furnace, which amounts to approx. 50 tons gross per month with one shift (07H00 to 16H00).

Financials are available for your perusal.

REG NO: 2000/035602/23 178 IMMELMAN RD WADEVILLE 1478 Tel: (011) 827-1913 Fax: (011) 827-1914

VAT NO: 4920196856 P.O. BOX 9026 ELSBURG 1407 Cell: 082-801-6669 E-Mail: greg@jcimpellers.

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ACCREDITATION

Elcon Crane Hire – ISO Accreditation

CRAWLER CRANES

Infrastructure Project at the Suez Canal with Duty Cycle Crawler Cranes and Crawler Cranes from Liebherr A total of ten Liebherr duty cycle crawler cranes and crawler cranes are currently in operation at the Suez Canal as part of a multibillion project.

A HS 8100 HD duty cycle crawler crane of the newest generation belonging to the German company Züblin is among the machines deployed to assist in the construction of two road tunnels under the Suez Canal near the city of Port Said in North Egypt.

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A total of ten Liebherr machines are involved in a largescale infrastructure project at the Suez Canal in Egypt.

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The main task is the erection of slurry walls with an area of 520 000 m²

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A duty cycle crawler crane from the newest generation, type HS 8100 HD equipped with a hydraulic slurry wall grab, is being used.

On behalf of the Egyptian armed forces two work groups are erecting slurry walls with a total area of 520 000 m².

Züblin AG and Orasom Construction form one group and Trevi S.p.A. forms the second group together with an Egyptian construction company. The slurry walls are situated to both the east and the west of the Suez Canal for access roads as well as shafts for subsequent tunnel excavations.

The HS 8100 HD is currently one of ten crawler cranes from Liebherr at the Suez Canal site.

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CRAWLER CRANES A duty cycle crawler crane, type HS 8100 HD, carrying out slurry wall work at the Suez Canal near the Egyptian town of Port Said.

The slurry walls are approximately 1,2 metres wide and between 20 and 70 metres deep. The soil consists of approximately 80% clay and only the last 5 to 6 metres are sand. The work on the slurry walls started in September 2015 and, according to actual information, should be completed by summer 2017.

Fleet of Liebherr Machines The companies involved in the construction work are using no less than nine duty cycle crawler cranes and one crawler crane from Liebherr. These include four HS 885 HD, two HS 875 HD, one HS 855 HD, one HS 845 HD and one crawler crane type LR 1160. Additionally ZĂźblin is deploying a HS 8100 HD and, therefore, a duty cycle crawler crane of the newest generation. It is equipped with a hydraulic slurry wall grab from Leffer.

The HS 8100 HD is successor to the HS 855 HD, the most popular model of the Liebherr series of duty cycle crawler cranes. It is installed with a 390 kW/530 hp Liebherr diesel motor. The duty cycle crawler crane impresses, on the one hand, due to its excellent level of working safety thanks to additional walkways and ladders, and on the other hand, due to its optimized hydraulics and the Eco-Silent Mode, which has an extraordinary efficiency under tough jobsite conditions. With the aid of the Eco-Silent Mode, the speed of the motor can be reduced to a required predefined level. This leads to a considerable reduction in the fuel consumption, and at the same time, a reduction in noise emission.

During operation with the hydraulic slurry wall grab from Leffer, the HS 8100 HD requires a mere 16 litres of diesel per hour. Furthermore, using the hydraulic slurry wall grab, the work can be carried out more precisely over the whole depth than with a mechanical slurry wall grab.

Multibillion Project at the Suez Canal The construction of the tunnels is part of an Egyptian infrastructure project with immense dimensions. New tunnels are not only being built at Port Said but also further south at Ismailia. The project also includes the widening and deepening of the existing shipping lane of the canal, as well as the construction of a completely new lane with a length of approximately 35 kilometres in the northern section.

The total investment volume amounts to approximately 4 billion US dollars.

Film The film offers impressions on the duty cycle crawler crane HS 8100 HD in slurry wall grab operation at the Suez Canal in Egypt: https://youtu.be/hPlHBTck7iw Published by: Liebherr-Werk Nenzing GmbH, Nenzing / Austria

Michelle Labuschage 082 600 4996 www.eiegroup.co.za

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OVERHEAD CRANES

Konecranes Launches a New Low Cost Overhead Crane for Lifting Needs in Emerging Markets

Konecranes recently launched a new economically priced overhead crane, the CXT UNO. It has been developed to give small and medium-sized SME’s in Southern Africa access to Konecranes’ proven technology. The CXT UNO is based on Konecranes’ existing CXT hoist, and delivers many of the industry-leading strengths of the CXT.

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he CXT UNO combines a strong range of features based on a simpler set of components and technical solutions compared to existing CXT products. This straightforward design, together with easy access to spare parts, means that the CXT UNO will be easy to maintain.

The reliable crane is designed for everyday lifting.

By focusing on the essential features and core components, such as the CXT hoist, the product can be offered at a very sensible price without compromising on quality.

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The CXT UNO crane has a radio controller and it can lift up to 10 tons and has inverter-based bridge travelling, two-speed for trolley travelling and hoisting movements. The CXT UNO is sold and delivered as a predesigned package with a wellthought-out selection of functions and limited options “The CXT UNO is important for us in today’s market because it expands our product offering into a segment where we haven’t been present before,” says Knut Stewen, Director Africa, and MD of Konecranes South Africa. “The CXT UNO offers customers in this category access to Konecranes’ quality and reliability at a very sensible cost in what we believe is a very attractive and competitive overall package.

We are very confident that it will be a very popular crane in Southern Africa.”

A new product based on proven solutions.

Capable of lifting loads up to 10 tons up to 9 meters off the ground, the CXT UNO features a 2-speed hoisting and travelling design with a fixed pendant controller, tagline festooning, and compact single-girder construction, and can operate over spans of up to 20 meters.

The design draws on input collected in the field and prioritizes issues such as quality, reliability in both intensive and less-frequent usage, and ease of maintenance.

Thanks to its simple, standardized design, the CXT UNO will be available with very competitive delivery times.

Konecranes, Leon Strydom Tel: +27 (0) 11 864-2800 leon.strydom@konecranes.com

Skyriders has had a permanent rope access maintenance and inspection team at a large Eskom power station near Ogies in Mpumalanga for 12 years.

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he rope-access specialist has assisted the electricity utility with various tasks such as internal boiler inspections, PF pipe inspections, coal bunkers, terrace bins, precipitator hoppers and ducting, Marketing Manager Mike Zinn explains. It has also carried out maintenance work on the roof and side sheeting, bucket elevators and smoke stacks.

In addition to a permanent crew, Skyriders also has a large multi-skilled team available to carry out other essential maintenance and inspection tasks during any planned or unforeseen outages at Eskom’s fleet. “What gives us our competitive edge is our extreme flexibility and responsiveness in this regard,” Zinn comments.

This has resulted in Skyriders enjoying a close relationship with Eskom for over 15 years, carrying out work at most of the electricity utility’s 13 power stations. While the more traditional means of access have been used in this sector, Zinn argues that rope access is the ideal solution, as it provides efficient and quick access to high-elevation structures. It also enhances overall site safety during shutdown periods.

“The rapid rigging and de-rigging of self-sufficient teams allows trained technicians the flexibility to complete tasks

The rope-access specialist has assisted the electricity utility with various tasks such as internal boiler inspections.

much quicker. Time is of the essence during any kind of shutdown situation at a power station, as it impacts on the national electricity grid,” Zinn emphasises. “Our technicians are responsible for the full remit. Rope access also allows a single team to undertake numerous tasks at various locations.”

Skyriders’ recent scope of work at various Eskom power stations has involved the application of protective coatings to two 250 meter smoke stacks, steel-erection rigging and bolting, concrete repair and grouting on water-treatment plants.

Apart from the boilers themselves, power stations have additional structures that require regular inspection and maintenance. These include smoke stacks, cooling towers, turbine halls, ash-handling plants, coal storage facilities and piping.

Skyriders offers a variety of rope-access aided services to numerous industries, such as power generation, petrochemical, mining, heavy industry and facilities management. These services include non-destructive testing (NDT) and inspection, concrete inspection, maintenance and repairs, application of coating systems, work at height safety systems, welding, and confined space rescue and standby, to name but a few.

The rapid rigging and de-rigging of self-sufficient teams allows trained technicians the flexibility to complete tasks much quic.

Skyriders, Mike Zinn Tel: +27 (0) 11 312-1418 mike@ropeaccess.co.za www.ropeaccess.co.za Lifting Africa - Jan / Feb 2017

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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

Skyriders Powers Up Inspection And Maintenance At Eskom

PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

Latest Infrared Control System For Cranes

The latest infrared technology for the remote control of cranes is available locally from Demag Cranes, a global leader in crane technology.

Demag Senior Manager Sales Marketing Richard Roughley.

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emag DIR represents the latest generation of infrared control systems for cranes, highlights Senior Manager: Sales and marketing Richard Roughly. The rugged handheld transmitter housing is identical to that used for Demag radio controls, with the same keypad for both radio and infrared transmission.

DIR handheld transmitters are available in two sizes for two-stage control, namely with six buttons (DIR 6) and ten buttons (DIR 10). Comparable with radio control systems, up to ten crane installations can be controlled in an enclosed area.

For multiple transmitter operation, switch-over between transmitters is monitored to ensure that the control system and crane are clearly assigned to each other.

A high-contrast bicolour display gives a clear overview of device and warning information.

The latest infrared technology for the remote control of cranes is available locally from Demag Cranes

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Control of the crane is also more convenient because the transmitter often does not need to be pointed at the sensor at distance.

Level ‘d’, EN 13849-1). High-performance rechargeable batteries allow for a 30-hour operating period, with a single charge. The unit can be charged conveniently on an optional inductive charging station.

Control of the crane is also more convenient because the transmitter often does not need to be pointed at the sensor at distances of up to 15 meter. This is because the rays from the high-performance LEDs are reflected by the surroundings.

“This range of features makes the Demag DIR infrared control system not only suitable for the safe and reliable wireless control of industrial cranes, but it can also be used to control suspension monorails, transfer carriages and other materials-handling equipment,” Roughly elaborates.

Terex Corporation, with its Demag industrial cranes and crane components, is one of the world’s leading suppliers of crane technology. The core competence of the Terex Material Handling business group lies in the development, design and production of technically sophisticated cranes, hoists and components and the provision of services for these products. The business group manufactures in 16 countries on five continents. It is present in over 60 countries, reaching customers in more than 100 countries.

Demag Cranes Richard Roughley Tel: +27 (0) 11 897-8123 richard.roughly@terex.com

ALL TERRAIN CRANE

Steel Carriers Adds Terex AC 700 All Terrain Crane Steel Carriers Infrastructure PVT. LTD. is expanding its fleet and service capabilities with the addition of a new Terex AC 700 All Terrain Crane, one of the most powerful roadable cranes in the 700 ton class with main boom attached.

Based in Mumbai, India, Steel Carriers is one of the area’s leading providers of crane-for-hire, transportation and warehousing services. Steel Carriers plans to use its new Terex all terrain crane for its growing needs on brownfield and metro projects.

“We pride ourselves in offering our customers the best quality of equipment that can perform well in a variety of applications,” explains Steel Carrier’s Director, Sunil Makad. “The new Terex AC 700 delivers on those qualities for our customers' needs. It’s one of the most economical cranes to transport to and from jobs, and it’s easy to commission on a jobsite. Also, it can be a variable capacity crane on taxi jobs."

Steel Carrier’s new Terex AC 700 all terrain crane combines large lifting capacities with a compact undercarriage length of only 18,60 meters. The crane’s Terex Sideways Superlift (SSL) system and star-type outriggers system enhance its lifting capacities, especially when

working in steep boom positions. It features a state-of-the-art engine, a fully-automatic transmission and four drive axles (3+4 and 8+9) with differential locks. The crane also has outstanding jobsite maneuverability with its eight steerable axles (one to five and seven to nine).

Terex Erwann Maillot Marketing Communication Tel. + 33 385 674 763 erwann.maillot@terex.com

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GIS Transforms Electric Chain Series for Industrial Environments

Swiss electric chain hoist manufacturer GIS AG has revolutionised its GCH series with the introduction of the GP range. This is the fourth generation of the hoist and has been greeted by much fanfare in industrial sectors.

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rom the beginning of 2017, the construction size GCH250/500 models will be replaced by the new generation GP250/500, offering an increased lifting capacity up to 1,25 tons.

GP250 models offer a lifting capacity of 400 kg (one fall) and 630 kg (two falls); GP500 models have a lifting capacity of 800 kg (one fall) and 1 250kg (two falls). As a one-fall version, GP500 can lift 800 kg, up from 500 kg with the GCH500, but with the same operation time and switching frequency as the previous model. Depending on the application, the customer also benefits from four times greater lifetime of the chain hoist, up to 1 600 hours (ISO M5, FEM 2 meter).

Erich Widmer, GIS AG sales and marketing manager, said: “After the successful introduction of the light and very handy electric chain hoist GPM with a portfolio expansion downwards, the complete series GCH is now step-bystep replaced by the GP series.“ “The fourth generation of the electric chain hoist convinces with up to 60% more lifting capacity or 60% better classification compared to the previous model.”

GP (GIS polygon) series electric chain hoists are available with a oneor three-phase electrical connection as standard, and in one and two speeds with different lifting speeds. A flangedmounted motor with external cooling sees the operating temperature reduced by 30% to 60°C. All shaft-hub connections are built in a self-centring polygonal design, making disassembly and assembly quicker with no special tools required. This reduces service costs, while the GP series contains no sensitive electronics either. In addition, GIS AG has extended the warranty for GP series electric chain hoists to three years.

The complete chain fall is designed with a static safety factor of at least eight (ISO M5, FEM 2 meter), while a case-hardened and manganese phosphated profile steel chain provides around 15% more capacity compared to the round steel chain.

A completely closed, helical geared, three-stage gear with permanent grease lubrification provides considerably quieter operation, with noise emission reduced from 75 dB to 65 dB due to this feature in the

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After the successful introduction of the light and very handy electric chain hoist GPM with a portfolio expansion downwards, the complete series GCH is now stepby-step replaced by the GP series chain hoist housing, in addition to the chain wheels with five to seven pockets, and the horizontal and vertical supported chain.

A myriad of special products are offered for customer-specific applications, including ATEX-approved and corrosionresistant models. GIS can also meet requirements for synchronised lifting of long and bulky loads or single-handed positioning of goods. Electric chain hoists for extreme lifting heights and high lifting speeds, common in the wind power sector, are also a feature of the range. Varied specifications of the entertainment industry, such as quiet running, low dead weight and a second independent brake, can also be met. Crane systems in combination with GISKB aluminium or steel profiles are a further possibility.

Additionally, GIS GP series electric chain hoists are rated to IP65 as standard, guaranteeing protection against dust and water ingress.

A range of accessories and options are available, such as radio remote control, frequency inverter, operating data counters, safety load locking hook and special controls. Proven components from the GCH series have been maintained, such as the DC spring-loaded brake and the dry-running slipping clutch. The handheld control switch has parallel arranged push buttons, resulting in ergonomic and fatigue-free work, even during long periods of operation.

GIS AG Erich.Widmer@gis-ag.ch

The following information is designed to assist in obtaining or providing the necessary information required to select a suitable standard load cell or provide the details required to offer a custom design load cell solution.

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he following information is designed to assist in obtaining or providing the necessary information required to select a suitable standard load cell or provide the details required to offer a custom design load cell solution.

There are many factors that determine the suitability of a load cell for a given application or installation and that need to be considered to ensure the most suitable load cell type is chosen:

Measurement Range ~~ Maximum operating load, force or weight determine the maximum operating load, force or weight that the load cell will physically see in the application.

This will ultimately determine the rated load of the load cell. ~~ Maximum measurement load, force or weight determine what the maximum measurement load force or weight that the load cell needs to measure whilst in the application. This may not necessarily be the maximum that it will see during use, and may have an effect on accuracy requirements (discussed later). ~~ How is the load cell loaded? - determine the way that the load cell is to be loaded i.e. in tension, compression or tension and compression. ~~ Measurement units - confirm the engineering units that the measurement will be defined in. This may help with instrumentation selection. Some popular options are tons (t), kilonewtons (kN), meganewtons (MN), grams (g), kilograms (kg) and pounds (lb), but other specific units can also be considered.

Accuracy ~~ Accuracy - determine the loading accuracy required for non-linearity and repeatability. This is normally expressed as ±% of full scale output (±%FSO), where full scale output is essentially the rated load of the load cell. ~~ Thermal errors - for high accuracy applications in wide temperature ranges it may be necessary to temperature compensate a load cell. Determine the thermal errors required. This is normally expressed as ±% full scale output per ˚C or ˚F (±%FSO/˚C or ±%FSO/˚F). The standard non-compensated thermal shift on most of LCM System load cells is <±0,01%FSO/˚C.

Adverse Loading Conditions ~~ Overloading conditions - will the applied load ever exceed the maximum load? If so, by how much? This will determine the overload capacity required and to what level we will need to proof load the load cell to.

~~ Overloading capacity - are there any additional safety factors that need to be considered for the application?

This will determine the overload capacity required and to what level we will need to proof load the load cell to. ~~ Dynamic loads - are there any dynamic loads involved in the application? High dynamics within the normal working range of the load cell may cause an overload condition. Obtain details of the velocity, magnitude and frequency of the dynamic loads, so that this can be considered in the rating of the load cell or its overload capacity. ~~ Fatigue loading - fatigue loading can occur when continuous cyclic loading is applied to the load cell.

This may determine the rating and design of the load cell. Obtain details of the load level that is being applied for each cycle, the frequency of the cycle and the total number of cycles the load cell will see during its working life. A fatigue rated load cell may be required. ~~ Off-axis loading - In some applications the load may not be applied constantly through the principle design axis of the load cell. This may affect the accuracy or potentially damage the load cell. There may be certain load cells that can resist this, or accessories that can eliminate them from the load cell i.e. load buttons and rod end bearings. Try to obtain installation drawings which will show where the load cell is installed, so we can suggest possible solutions.

Mechanical Requirements ~~ Size constraints - are there any issues with space in the application that means that the load cell has to be a certain size to fit? i.e. maximum dimension requirements exist, or are certain dimensions required to fit or attach the load cell? ~~ Limited access - is there limited access to where the load cell is to be installed that would affect the type of load cell that needs to be selected to enable practical and economical installation?

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How To Select A Load Cell

LOAD CELL

~~ Mounting configuration - is a particular style of load cell required for the application? Popular styles include: � column compression load cells (CPA for example) � low profile compression load cells (CDIT-3 for example) � miniature compression load cells (CDIT-1 for example) � low profile pancake load cells (PTC-1 for example) � beam load cells (BF-2 for example) � threaded tension and compression load cells (TCA for example) � S Type load cells (STA-3 for example) � load links (RILL for example) � Load shackles (TELSHACK-B for example) � Load pins (LMP for example) Also see separate technical sheet regarding load pin selection. ~~ Mounting attachment - there are various ways that a load cell could be installed/attached in an application and which may influence the load cell choice. In addition to any customer specific requirements, these may include: � threaded joints � clevis pin � flange mounting � load buttons � clevis tongue � linkage hole � pulley bearing

Electrical Considerations ~~ Signal output - there are various options available for all load cells. Where space allows it is possible to have the signal conditioning built into the load cells. Where space is not available, external instrumentation can be offered (please see separate technical information sheet "How to select an instrument"). Some examples of internal/builtin signal conditioners include: Analogue

mV/V (standard bridge output) 0-5vdc (using an ICA2 amplifier) 0-10vdc (using an ICA1 amplifier) +/- 10vdc (using an ICA6 amplifier) 2-wire 4-20mA (using an ICA5 amplifier) 3-wire 4-20mA (using an ICA4 amplifier)

Digital

RS485, ASCII (using DCELL amplifier) RS485, Mantrabus (using DCELL amplifier) S485, Modbus (using DCELL amplifier) MantraCAN (using DCAN amplifier) TEDS (using in-built TEDS chip)

Wireless

Using the T24-SAE and associated products

Environmental Connection Methods There are various methods of obtaining connections from the load cell to the outside world. These will depend on the customers' requirements and will be affected by the environmental conditions that the load cell is used in. ~~ Integral connector and mating cable assembly environmental sealing and installation condition details will be required to select a suitable connector.

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~~ Integral glanded cable - the cable is hardwired to the load cell through a cable gland. ~~ Hose protected cable exit - the cable may require hose protection to prevent mechanical wear or to limit attack from animals or environmental conditions. ~~ Position of cable exit - the cable exit may need to exit from a certain position on the load cell for installation reasons.

Environmental Considerations ~~ Operating temperature range - what are the minimum and maximum temperatures that the load cell will be operating in? ~~ Storage temperature range - what are the minimum and maximum temperatures the load cell will be stored in? ~~ Environmental noise - will the load cell be exposed to noise levels that will cause vibration? IP/NEMA rating (environmental sealing) - what level of environmental sealing is required? ~~ Hazardous Area (ATEX/IECx) - minimum zone rating required, ATEX or IECx certification ~~ Indoor or outdoor use - level of sealing required for water and/or dust ingress. Will the load cell be submerged, to what depth and what will it be submerged in? Is any additional mechanical protection required once installed?

Special Requirements

LOAD CELLS

~~ Are there any special calibration requirements? ~~ Is third party witnessing (ABS, Lloyds, DNV) required? ~~ Are there any specific material certification and traceability requirements? Is pressure testing required? ~~ Are there any other special certification requirements? ~~ Are there any special contractual or quality requirements?

Delivery Requirements The delivery time may be affected by several factors, which should be considered at the load cell selection and early enquiry stage. These include: ~~ Availability of design details for custom products ~~ Any special components required to build the load cell ~~ Requirement for external resources outside LCM Systems control ~~ Quantity required ~~ Method of shipment

LCM Systems Ltd Tel: +44 (0) 1983 249264 sales@lcmsystems.com www.lcmsystems.com

ULP - Tension / Compression Shearbeam S-type Tension Compression Tension Link Wireless Tension Link Wireless Shackle Load Cell Rope clamp Ezee mount load cell mounting unit complete with load cell Shear pin load cells custom designed Contact Glen Webster Tel: +27 (0) 82 774-5223 glen@loadtech.co.za

Tel: +27 (0) 12 661-0830 Fax: +27 (0) 12 661-0816 www.loadtech.co.za Lifting Africa - Jan / Feb 2017

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HEAVY LIFT

Modulift Sees Upward Trend in Heavy Lift Sector

Modulift has manufactured its largest spreader beam that can lift a staggering 1 500 ton at a span of 20 meter. The feat of below-the-hook engineering was delivered to Holland-based Safe Lifting Europe B.V, a sister company of Euro Rope Nederland B.V. and an equipment / service provider to the marine industry, at the end of last year.

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he MOD 800X/1 500 has 1 000ton/800 ton, top/ bottom wide body shackles at each end and is the second 1 000 ton + spreader beam modulift has manufactured in less than three months, as the super heavy lift sector continues to demand higher capacity equipment.

The latest beam received DNV Design Approval and DNV GL CG3 certification; the latter certifies that DNV carried out a full survey during the manufacturing and testing process, as well as approving the design. The beam took eight weeks to manufacture and test in a purpose-built compression test rig. The rig had to be upgraded so Modulift could apply a proof load of 1 650 ton (working load limit [WLL] x 1,1) to the spreader beam.

Sue Spencer, technical director at Modulift, said: “Despite the economic backdrop to marine and offshore markets, we are continuing to buck the trend and deliver landmark orders

for customers who are looking for efficiency, flexibility and state-of-the-art engineering to support activities related to super heavy lifts.”

Spencer explained that this particular customer observes that marine influencers are increasingly looking for modular solutions to upscale lifting activities on topsides, in particular to avoid limitations associated with fixed systems. She also anticipates that the 800X/1 500 beam will not be the company’s largest spreader for long, with the market showing an insatiable appetite to continue to upscale lifting capacities.

Sarah Spivey, managing director at Modulift, said: “Satisfying though it’s been to process these recent orders, we are not surprised. We have been aware of the potential at the super heavy end of the market for a long time - the middle remains quiet - and, like Sue, I don’t expect this to be our highest capacity beam for the long term. We have the engineering capability to go to 5 000 ton and the boundaries will continue to be pushed.”

The beam took eight weeks to manufacture and test in a purposebuilt compression test rig Further testimony to the potential of the marketplace is the fact that the hulking beam was not acquired for one standout job, but for repeated use alongside other Modulift equipment, ranging from MOD 110 to MOD 600XB/800. Winches, spoolers, water bags, load cells, shackles and other rigging equipment are also widely utilised by its customer base.

Jacques Vroegop, technical director at Safe Lifting Europe, who took delivery of the 800X/1 500 spreader beam, said: “We are working in a market that is showing unlimited potential in terms of capacity; we could be talking about much heavier lifts becoming commonplace. At the moment we are working with cranes offering up to 1 000 ton capacity but we are in a very dynamic sector.”

The 800X/1 500 was tested in a purpose-built compression test rig that had to be upgraded to apply a proof load of 1 650 ton (working load limit [WLL] x 1,1) to the spreader beam.

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Modulift UK Limited Sophie Briggs Tel: +44 (0) 1202 621511 sophie@modulift.com www.modulift.com

On behalf of Herrenknecht AG, MSG Krandienst GmbH loaded the drive system for a tunnel boring machine from a heavy goods vehicle to a ship at the Rhine port of Kehl. Due to the fact that the load had a large weight of 200 tons, the company decided to rely on the lifting power of a Demag duo consisting of two all terrain cranes, a Demag AC 500-8 and a Demag AC 700-9.

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he conditions were perfect: As the MSG team arrived at the Rhine port of Kehl with the two Demag cranes, three trucks, and an escort vehicle early in the morning, they noticed that their one-day job was off to a good start. Not only was there a clear blue sky, but there was also barely any wind at all – in other words, the weather conditions could not have been any better.

Accordingly, the team’s preparation work went smoothly: A total of four MSG team members needed only two hours per crane in order to get their machines ready for the lift, something that was mainly made possible by the ease of setup of both Demag cranes.

In order to lift the 200-ton load, the MSG team determined the best crane configuration for the lift consisted of using a boom length of 25,5 meters and a counterweight of 100 tons on the AC 700-9 all terrain crane. The star-shaped outrigger bases, which were extended to a length of twelve meters, provided the necessary stability.

These bases are designed to attain a high level of stiffness while minimizing the amount of deformation that occurs when lifting loads. For the AC 500-8 all terrain crane, the team used a boom length of 24 meters and a counterweight of 140 tons and extended the outrigger bases to a length of 9,60 meters. The AC 500-8 crane picked up the tunnel boring machine drive system with nine-part reeving at the hook.

A perfectly coordinated tandem lift Once set up this way, the cranes were perfectly prepared for the upcoming lift. What followed was the “fine art” of lifting: Working together, the AC 500-8 and the AC 700-9 lifted the tunnel boring machine drive system bit by bit to a height of three meters. “It all came down to how our two crane operators were able to work together with utmost accuracy. They had to

stay perfectly coordinated in order to ensure that the weight would remain properly distributed between both cranes at all times,” explains Reinhard Schmitt, crane operator of the AC 700-9. A challenge, to be sure, but the crane operators’ experience and the high precision of the Demag cranes being used helped that it was easily overcome.

This made it possible to use a working radius of 14 meters to lift the drive system off from the heavy goods vehicle, move it over the ship, and then carefully put it down there. The two Demag cranes proved that they were worth every penny throughout the entire project.

MSG Krandienst GmbH, www.msg-kran.eu Terex, www.Terex.com erwann.maillot@terex.com

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Demag Duo Takes Care Of Tandem Lift

WINCHES

Rigmarine Provides Custom Winch Package for Caspian Sea Topside Lifting and marine product specialist Rigmarine has recently supplied a bespoke winch system for a multi-national oil and gas company, a key customer in the Caspian Sea region. and demanding—requirements of the project.”

Nicoll explained that the winch package is a lightweight system, categorised as such because of its high power (pull) to weight ratio. In this case, he said, Rigmarine has provided the capability for up to 70 ton of pull with only 8t gross weight.

The riser pull-in system comprises 38 ton and 12 ton winches.

The larger winch before travelling by road from Spain to Baku, Azerbaijan.

The riser pull-in system comprises 38 ton and 12 ton winches, in addition to key components such as hydraulic power units, tensiometers and multiple sheave assemblies. The winches will be used intermittently over a five-year period for riser and cable pull-in activities.

They will be fixed onto an offshore platform upon delivery but can be relocated in line with the requirements of the project. It will be possible to operate both at the same time but, more likely, each will be selected depending on the pulling demands of applications as they arise.

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He added: “The winch units are very compact, suiting them to installation on the topside where space is at a premium. We are familiar with supplying such platforms, where equipment is typically moved through tight areas, meaning any floor space and weight we can save the customer adds further value to the package.”

The riser pull-in system was produced to a tight timescale with Rigmarine’s manufacturing partner in Spain, and with other key suppliers in the UK and Netherlands. All goods will then be transported 6 000 miles by road before delivery at the end of the year. One shipment will include both winches; hydraulic power units; tensiometers, to monitor line pull; sheaves, for diverting wires around the deck and outboard; and multiple operational, spare and test rope packages.

Regular, planned maintenance will be provided by manpower based at Rigmarine’s Azerbaijan facility, situated on the west coast of the Caspian Sea, from where the company services an abundance of installed equipment on and around the largest inland body of water on the planet, located in between Europe and Asia.

The system was extensively tested prior to shipment in accordance with DNV 2,22 RCLA and all equipment is supplied for use in hazardous area classification Zone 2. The first port of call will be at Rigmarine’s Baku facility, where wire spooling and final preparations will take place before dispatch to the topside.

Garry Nicoll, international business development manager at Rigmarine, said: “It was a rewarding order to complete as the scope of work included full bespoke design and delivery of a package tailored to meet the specific—

Rigmarine Garry Nicoll gn@rigmarine.co.uk www. rigmarine.com

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New Johnson Crane Hire Machine Reduces Turnaround Times For Wind Farm Lifts Known for its proactive stance in meeting the market’s specific lifting requirements, Johnson Crane Hire recently acquired a new hydraulic crawler crane.

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pecifically manufactured to handle lifts within wind farm applications, the crane was sourced for a specific project.

“Johnson Crane Hire is known for working closely with its customers to provide optimum lifting solutions and this is a perfect example of how we were able to implement an application specific solution,” Cornelis Grotius, general manager – heavy lift division at Johnson Crane Hire, says.

The most significant feature of the 1 200 ton Liebherr LTR 11 200 is that it is a large hydraulic boom crane mounted on a narrow track crawler crane undercarriage making it possible to relocate the crane in a short space of time without having to dismantle the crane. This is a major advantage over lattice boom crawler cranes which usually have to be dismantled to be relocated over large distances.

“It is the ability of this crawler crane to move along a fairly narrow road between the wind turbines that made it most attractive,” Grotius says. When the crane arrives at the installation site, the outriggers are fully extended which then provide it with the stability and capacity to lift the wind turbine components. Components include the tower sections, nacelle and rotor consisting of the hub and the three blades.

The prime advantage of being able to relatively rapidly relocate the crawler crane between installation pads will result in significant savings in time and associated costs.

The move between locations can be done within six hours, because it is as simple as retracting the hydraulic boom, crawling the machine to the next pad and extending the boom again, ready to install the next turbine’s components.

The most significant feature of the 1 200 t Liebherr LTR 11 200 is that it is a large hydraulic boom crane mounted on a narrow track crawler crane undercarriage.

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This is a major time saving when compared to the ten to 20 hours required for the relocation of a lattice boom crane that would have been used previously for this type of project.

Grotius says that with the addition of the new crawler crane, the Johnson Crane Hire fleet is more versatile than ever in terms of lifting machines. The new crane is currently working on a wind farm outside De Aar in the Northern Cape.

“As always, safety forms an important component of all heavy lifts with this culture ingrained in every Johnson Crane Hire employee. In addition, our fleet incorporates well maintained cranes with current technology and our team of operators are highly skilled and technically competent,” Grotius says.

Johnson Crane Hire’s philosophy of providing a holistic lifting package, referred to as the ‘SMART’ (Safety, Maintenance, Availability, Reliability and Total cost effectiveness), underpins its approach to working closely with industry to provide fit-for-purpose lifting solutions.

Elmari Snyman Johnson Crane Hire Tel: +27 (0)11 455-9242 www.jch.co.za

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Known for its proactive stance in meeting the market’s specific lifting requirements, Johnson Crane Hire recently acquired a new hydraulic crawler crane specifically manufactured to handle lifts within wind farm applications.

PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

Skids Boilers at Packaging Plant Lifting and rigging specialist AME Inc. used a 300 ton capacity Hydra-Slide heavy track skidding system to position two 160 000-lb. boilers inside a packaging manufacturing facility at the base of the Smoky Mountains in North Carolina, USA.

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vergreen Packaging Inc., which produces sustainable, eco-friendly paper and fibre-based products for the food, printing and publishing industries, awarded AME the task of receiving the boilers from a railcar via the onsite rail line, move them to their final position inside the mill and complete their installation by assembling the associated components, all whilst the Canton-based mill remained operational.

AME used a gantry system and a 500 ton capacity Grove GMK 7 550 mobile crane to unload each boiler, rotate the units 90 degrees and set them onto the HT300 Hydra-Slide system. The 48 ft.-long, 12 ft.-wide, 16 ft.-high boilers were then skidded 200 ft. under the existing utility trusses and through an alley into the construction site, where a

second gantry system lifted them onto their respective foundations.

The project presented a number of complications, as Jason Walker, senior project engineer at AME, explained.

First, the boilers had to pass through an opening that was 14 ft. wide and 17 ft. high with clearances of only a few inches on each side and to the pipe gallery above.

Additionally, Walker said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Continued use of the onsite rail lines had to be maintained to allow uninterrupted operation of the facility and the weather could not impact the already tight installation schedule either. The proximity of hazardous materials in chemical storage also necessitated that every crew member had to carry emergency evacuation respirators throughout the process.â&#x20AC;?

Robert Young, director of operations at Hydra-Slide, was present for the initial phase of the project, which covered the slide and placement of the first boiler.

The HT300 was onsite for approximately one month, including a week for delivery and assembly, two weeks in use and a final week for disassembly and load out.

It took around three days to move each boiler from the railcars to the foundations - much faster than would have been possible with alternative methods. Walker said there were coordinated schedule adjustments due to ongoing operation of the mill, such as trains coming through the work area as well as steel and piping deliveries for other trades. However, even with such adjustments and leap-frogging the track, the 200 ft. was traversed in about six hours.

Once the boiler was off the railcar it was lifted by a Grove GMK 7550, rotated 90 degrees and installed on the skidding system.

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The boilers had to be skidded into the mill under a pipe gallery and between two structures, with just inches to spare on all sides.

Complete package Young said: “This was an exciting project to take part in. AME engineered an impressive, detailed multi-lift plan involving gantries, the mobile crane, numerous material handlers and, of course, the HT300 skidding system - all working within an operating paper mill.”

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Walker added: “It was great having Robert onsite. He was able to ensure that the system was working at optimum performance, whilst educating AME personnel on assembly and use, covering details that may have otherwise been overlooked. He also made sure any operational issues were addressed quickly from a technical standpoint; when working over rail lines time is constantly of the essence.”

Application of the HT300, suited to moving, loading or unloading all types of heavy loads where a rigid, load carrying track is required, presented an alternative to a number of other solutions considered by the AME team, including beams and dollies; plates and dollies; and multi-line transporters.

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The system has a total height of only 180 mm, saving jacking time and suiting it to application in confined spaces. The ratchet track design facilitates continuous movement and automatic resetting of push cylinders without personnel being nearby during a move. The track and skid shoes are fully bidirectional so loads can be moved in either direction by simply repositioning the push cylinders.

Walker said: “It was the only complete solution considering dimensional constraints; safety and engineering concerns; speed and control issues, while offering ease of use and functionality. We needed a solution that was preengineered, simple in design and effective, regardless of weather conditions.”

He added: “I wouldn’t say [the HT300] was purchased exclusively for this project, as we have been considering a system for some time, but it was the obvious choice in this instance. We intend to have the system for a very long time and it will replace the old practice of using beams and dollies.”

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Rapid Response Uses Mega Lift During Transshipment of 40 ton Winch Lifting, storage and transport specialist Rapid Response Solutions (RRS) utilised all facets of its business to transship a 40 ton winch for remotely operated vehicle manufacturer Saab Seaeye. Integral to the job was its 60 ton capacity hydraulic gantry system.

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RS accepted a scope of work to take delivery of the winch and related ancillary equipment from two lorries that had travelled from abroad, upon their arrival to the UK. The equipment needed to be stored at its Portsmouth facility for two weeks prior to delivery to a Southampton port where it was loaded onto a vessel for shipment to an undisclosed location.

Paul Barber, managing director at RRS, explained that the Mega Lift gantry system, which it purchased two years ago from Claxton International, was selected due to timing issues dictated by the customer.

He said: “The incoming haulier was unsure when the load would arrive, yet it had to be unloaded immediately once it did. It wasn’t practical to have a mobile crane waiting around the yard but we could rig the Mega Lift in advance knowing the incoming truck could reverse under the beams and we could sling the load quickly.”

The Mega Lift was setup with four legs (towers) and two overhead beams (girders). The system lifts by extraction of the legs, different to conventional gantries that use a lifting device such as a winch or a strand jack. The complete gantry system and load was then slid on tracks. Barber explained that conventional gantries aren’t available for weights up to 40 tons.

He added: “It takes an hour or so to set up the Mega Lift but once rigged the lift took just minutes. It was operated by four individual controllers but, as they can be used in tandem, only two operators were required. The Mega Lift has integral hydraulic packs, powered by a 110v transformer system.”

The winch, which measured 4,5 meter by 3,5 meter 4 by 3,5 meter, was unloaded and moved to an outdoor storage position, while an 18 ton Valla mini-crane from the RRS fleet was mobilised to unload the other equipment, including several smaller winches and cable drums that Saab Seaeye requested were placed in indoor storage. RRS offers a number of short- and long-term storage options with 24-hour CCTV surveillance, regular after dark security patrols and electric gates, complete with intercom.‬ Barber concluded: “We purchased the Mega Lift in February 2015 and, at the time, we didn’t have any contracts for it, but since then we have found lots of uses for the equipment.

It was almost in full-time use over a period of months at maritime manufacturer Magma Structures, for example, lifting and lowering yacht masts in paint tents. Owing to its compactness and versatility it has proved popular in a myriad of other applications since.”

Rapid Response Solutions (RRS), Stuart Trinder sales@rapidrs.co.uk

The hydraulic gantry system lifts the 40t winch from a lorry, minutes after it had arrived at RRS’s Portsmouth facility from overseas.

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BLOCKS

Searle Hoist & Tool Tel: +27 (0) 11 882-2000 Fax: +27 (0) 11 882-2037 Email: rjd.esjhb@mweb.co.za Web: www.edwardsearle.co.za

Searle Hoist & Tool Tel: +27 (0) 11 882-2000 Fax: +27 (0) 11 882-2037 Email: rjd.esjhb@mweb.co.za Web: www.edwardsearle.co.za

600 SA Tel: +27 (0) 11 966-2000 Fax: +27 (0) 86 601-2607 Email: jannv@eiegroup.co.za Web: www.eiegroup.co.za

Elephant Lifting Equipment Tel: +27 (0) 12 661-6105 Fax: +27 (0) 12 661-6104 Email: info@elephantlifting.co.za Web: www.elephantlifting.co.za LIFTING TACKLE

Load Testing & Inspection Specialists

CHAINS

Cranemec Group S.A Tel: +27 (0) 16 366-1393 Fax: +27 (0) 16 366-1392 Email: info@cranemec.co.za Web: www.cranemec.co.za

MME Manufacturing Co. (Pty) Ltd Tel: +27 (0) 18 788-6674/5/6 Fax: +27 (0) 18 786-1479 Email: sales@mmelifting.com Web: www.mmelifting.com

Park Lifting and Mining Tel: +27 (0) 17 687-0236 Fax: +27 (0) 17 687-0239 Email: admin@parklift.co.za Web: www.parklift.co.za

Insu Tech Corporation Tel: +91-250-2457073/1113 /6451113/6457173/6067173 Email: suchit.shah@insutech.net Email: info@insutech.net Web: www.insutech.net GANTRY CRANES

LOAD CELLS

Morris Material Handling SA (pty) LTD Tel: +27 (0) 11 748-1000 Fax: +27 (0) 11 748-1093 Email: sales@morris.co.za Web: www.morris.co.za

EnerMech Tel: +27 (0) 21 286-4035 Fax: +27 (0) 21 511-3553 Email: gstuart@enermech.com Web: www.enermech.com

LoadTech Tel: +27 (0) 12 661-0830 Fax: +27 (0) 12 661-0816 Email: glen@loadtech.co.za Web: www.loadtech.co.za

INSPECTION

MOBILE CRANES

Bri-Ton Liftmaster Cc Tel: +27 (0) 21 551-3930 Fax: +27 (0) 21 551-3990 Email: info@briton.co.za Web: www.briton.co.za

AJM Engineering Services Tel: +27 (0) 11 453-0728/29 Fax: +27 (0) 11 453-0757 Email: info@ajmengineering.co.za Web: www.ajmengineering.co.za

Water Weights Inspection, Proof(TVL) Load CC Testing & Certification Equipment Tel: +27 (0)of11Lifting 425-0015/6602 Water+27 Weights CC Cell: (0) (TVL) 82 891-5285 Tel: 011 425-0015/6602 Email: admin@waterweights.co.za Cell: 082 891 5285 Web: Email:www.waterweights.co.za admin@waterweights.co.za www.waterweights.co.za

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HOISTS

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Bri-Ton Liftmaster Cc Tel: +27 (0) 21 551-3930 Fax: +27 (0) 21 551-3990 Email: info@briton.co.za Web: www.briton.co.za

600 SA Tel: +27 (0) 11 966-2000 Fax: +27 (0) 86 601-2607 Email: jannv@eiegroup.co.za Web: www.eiegroup.co.za

Burncrete Tel: +27 (0) 11 616-1012 Fax: +27 (0) 11 616-1840 Email: admin1@burncrete.co.za Web: www.burncrete.co.za

COTAC Oy Tel: +35 840 069-9469 Fax: +35 842 016-6959 Email: office@crane.fi Web: www.crane.fi

Park Lifting and Mining Tel: +27 (0) 17 687-0236 Fax: +27 (0) 17 687-0239 Email: admin@parklift.co.za Web: www.parklift.co.za

Link-Belt Cranes Tel: +27 (0) 11 966-2545 Email: rowans@eiegroup.co.za Web: www.eiegroup.co.za

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OVERHEAD CRANE

Demag Cranes Tel: +27 (0) 11 898-3500 Fax: +27 (0) 11 898-3533 Web: www.demagcranes.co.za AJM Engineering Services Tel: +27 (0) 11 453-0728/29 Fax: +27 (0) 11 453-0757 Email: info@ajmengineering.co.za Web: www.ajmengineering.co.za

Materials Handling Lifting Equipment Tel: +27 (0) 21 556-0498 Cell: +27 (0)82 490-5453â&#x20AC;&#x201D;AH Email: liftng@bluecranes.co.za Web: www.bluecranes.co.za

600 SA Tel: +27 (0) 11 966-2000 Fax: +27 (0) 86 601-2607 Email: jannv@eiegroup.co.za Web: www.eiegroup.co.za

Elephant Lifting Equipment Tel: +27 (0) 12 661-6105 Fax: +27 (0) 12 661-6104 Email: info@elephantlifting.co.za Web: www.elephantlifting.co.za

Goscor Hi-Reach Tel: +27 (0) 11 908-4881 Fax: +27 (0) 11 908-6951 Email: hi-reach@goscor.co.za Web: www.goscorhireach.co.za

MOBILE CRANE SPARES

Cranemec Group S.A Tel: +27 (0) 16 366-1393 Fax: +27 (0) 16 366-1392 Email: info@cranemec.co.za Web: www.cranemec.co.za

CRANES

DIRECT

CRANES DIRECT Tel: +27 (0) 11 894-8056 Fax: +27 (0) 11 894-8057 Email: sales@cranesdirect.co.za Web: www.cranesdirect.co.za

Saxeni Equipment Tel: +27 (0) 11 823-2028 Fax: +27 (0) 86 594-6533 Email: morne.j@saxeni.co.za Web: www.saxeniequipment.co.za

FB Crane Builders & Repairs Tel: +27 (0) 11 902-3271 Email: info@fbcranes.co.za Web: www.fbcranes.co.za Bri-Ton Liftmaster Cc Tel: +27 (0) 21 551-3930 Fax: +27 (0) 21 551-3990 Email: info@briton.co.za Web: www.briton.co.za

HIAB (PTY) LTD Tel: +27 (0) 11 865-1425 Fax: +27 (0) 11 866-1092 Email: saras.hemraj@hiab.com Web: www.hiab.com REFURBISHING

BY CARPEL SRL - ITALY Tel: + 39 (0) 39 532-0952 Fax: + 39 (0) 39 532-0825 Email: info@bycarpel.it Web: www.bycarpel.it

Condra Cranes Tel: +27 (0) 11 776-6000 Fax: +27 (0) 86 669-2372 Email: sales@condra.co.za Web: www.condra.co.za

Morris Material Handling SA (pty) LTD Tel: +27 (0) 11 748-1000 Fax: +27 (0) 11 748-1093 Email: sales@morris.co.za Web: www.morris.co.za

Stahl Cranes & Hoists Tel: +27 (0) 11 900-1085 Fax: +27 (0) 11 868-4818 Email: sales@stahlcranes.co.za Web: www.stahlcranes.co.za

Park Lifting and Mining Tel: +27 (0) 17 687-0236 Fax: +27 (0) 17 687-0239 Email: admin@parklift.co.za Web: www.parklift.co.za

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REPAIRS

J Express Crane Services Tel: +27 (0) 11 864-8402 Fax: +27 (0) 11 864-8408 Mobile: +27 (0) 83 425-5535 Email: jexpress@telkomsa.net

TRAINING

Tech-North Rustenburg (Pty) Ltd Tel: +27 (0) 14 592-3680 Fax: +27 (0) 86 535-2150 Fax: +27 (0) 14 592-3550 Email: technorth8@telkomsa.net Web: technorthrtb.co.za

600 SA Tel: +27 (0) 11 966-2000 Fax: +27 (0) 86 601-2607 Email: jannv@eiegroup.co.za Web: www.eiegroup.co.za

ROPE

Park Lifting and Mining Tel: +27 (0) 17 687-0236 Fax: +27 (0) 17 687-0239 Email: admin@parklift.co.za Web: www.parklift.co.za Elephant Lifting Equipment Tel: +27 (0) 12 661-6105 Fax: +27 (0) 12 661-6104 Email: info@elephantlifting.co.za Web: www.elephantlifting.co.za TESTING

Bri-Ton Liftmaster Cc Tel: +27 (0) 21 551-3930 Fax: +27 (0) 21 551-3990 Email: info@briton.co.za Web: www.briton.co.za

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Cranemec Group S.A Tel: +27 (0) 16 366-1393 Fax: +27 (0) 16 366-1392 Email: info@cranemec.co.za Web: www.cranemec.co.za

TOWER CRANES

Linden Comansa Tel: +34 948 335 020 Fax: +34 948 330 810 E-mail: info@comansa.com Web: www.comansa.com

MH Dawood Plant Services Tel: +27 (0) 11 496-1007 Fax: +27 (0) 11 496-1198 Email: info@mhdawood.co.za Web: www.mhdawood.co.za

Tower Crane Services Tel: +27 (0) 11 865-3202/3 Fax: +27 (0) 11 865-3219 Email: towercrane@zamail.co.za Web: www.tower-craneservices.co.za

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LMI Academy Tel: +27 (0) 11 475-5876 Fax: +27 (0) 86 605-7522 Email: info@lmi-academy.co.za Web: www.lmi-academy.co.za

HIAB (PTY) LTD Tel: +27 (0) 11 865-1425 Fax: +27 (0) 11 866-1092 Email: saras.hemraj@hiab.com Web: www.hiab.com WINCHES

Bri-Ton Liftmaster Cc Tel: +27 (0) 21 551-3930 Fax: +27 (0) 21 551-3990 Email: info@briton.co.za Web: www.briton.co.za

Dymot Engineering Tel: +27 (0) 11 970-1920 Fax: +27 (0) 11 970-1979 Email: pa@dymot.co.za Web: www.dymot.co.za

Phakamisa Safety Consultants Tel: +27 (0) 11 462-9620/1 Fax: +27 (0) 11 462-9620 Email: potto@icon.co.za Web: www.phakamisasafety.co.za TRUCK MOUNTED CRANES

600 SA Tel: +27 (0) 11 966-2000 Fax: +27 (0) 86 601 2607 Email: jannv@eiegroup.co.za Web: www.eiegroup.co.za

Elephant Lifting Equipment Tel: +27 (0) 12 661-6105 Fax: +27 (0) 12 661-6104 Email: info@elephantlifting.co.za Web: www.elephantlifting.co.za

MME Manufacturing Co. (Pty) Ltd Tel: +27 (0) 18788-6674/5/6 Fax: +27 (0) 18786-1479 Email: sales@mmelifting.com Web: www.mmelifting.com

NEW LIFTING POINT RANGE ROTATING LIFTING POINT – RLP (NEW VERSION) • • • •

Higher working load limits (7 to 60 %, in most cases around 30 %) Hexagon screw for easy mounting and dismounting Rotates 360 degrees Pivots 160 degrees

DE-CENTERED LIFTING POINT - DLP

• Stay-up”-function allows the link to stay in any position the user leaves it in • Ideal for narrow spaces such as corners or edge position, as the housing has a compact design • Can be stowed away by folding the link over the housing • Rotates 360 degrees • Pivots 0–110 degrees (area of use) • M8 to M16 and NC 5/16”, 3/8”, 1/2“and 5/8” available in June • Larger sizes available in November

ROTATING EYE LIFTING POINT - ERLP • • • • • • •

Compact and robust Ideal for top-mounting Hexagon socket on the bolt for easy mounting and dismounting Rotates 360 degrees M8 to M16 in stock UNC 5/16”, 3/8”, 1/2“ and 5/8” in stock Larger sizes available in November

BALL-BEARING LIFTING POINT - BLP • • • • • • • TEL: 011 614 6078

Lifting point with ball-bearing housing Versatile lifting point Can rotate 360 degrees under load Drop-forged housing for extra strength Hexagon shape of housing for easy mounting and dismounting M8 to M20 and UNC 5/16”, 3/8”, 1/2“, 5/8” 3/4“ and 7/8” available in July Larger sizes in November

FAX: 011 624 1300

MAIL: info@gunnebolifting.co.za

WEB: www.gunnebolifting.com

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