Lifting Africa Mar / Apr 2016

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

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

The Transformation of FB Crane Builders From The Chairman’s Desk Lifting Personality

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Ensuring Safety and Reliability of Your Cranes.

New Amendments

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CMA

CRANE HIRE

Solutions

Elcon Crane Hire assist the construction of Nojoli Windfarm

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Successful partnership stems from value-added service 600 SA Delivers Fassi Cranes In Fast Track Contract CMM Project Improves Performance and Cuts Downtime Safe, No Fuss Tyre Handling With the Bobcat Industrial Wheel Mover Morris Re–establishes Itself in Zambia Konecranes Rehabilitates two 500 Ton Chinese Cranes in Angola Jib Crane Conserves Marine Life

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An ‘Uplifting Experience’ of Excellence – Kelmeg Meets Growing Demand For Top-Class Lifting And Rigging Equipment

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NEWS FROM AFRICA

LIFTING TACKLE HEAVY LIFT

Amakhala Wind Turbine Project De Beers Marine | Crawler Exchange – Sturrock Dry Dock Johnson Crane hire Undertakes Heavy Lifts At Shell & BP’s SAPREF Refinery

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Big Performance in a Small Package

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Modular Powerhouse For Heavy Loads

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Lifting Equipment Written Operating Procedures

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Shackle Bolts Securement Made Easy

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Rusch Crane Repair

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Hydralada from Goscor Hi-Reach – ripe for the picking

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Liebherr Duty Cycle Crawler Cranes Innovative Spreader Beam Configuration for Narrow Construction Lift 125 Twin-Engine Mid-Size Corporate Jet Successfully Lifted

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PLATFORMS FORKLIFTS

LOCAL REQUIREMENTS SHACKLE BOLTS

CRANES REPAIRS MEWP

WORLD NEWS

LOAD CELLS

Load Cells Monitor Weight as Cranes Operate on Temporary Shoring Columns 36

MOBILE CRANE Built For Purpose

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Container Handling Cranes Chain Blocks & Lever Hoists Overhead, Gantry & Portal Cranes

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GUIDE TO LIFTING

BUYERS GUIDE

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GUIDE TO OVERHEAD CRANES

Service

Satisfaction

GUIDE TO HOISTS

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FB Crane Builders & Repairs (Pty) Ltd

Tel: 011 902 3271 Fax: 011 902 3907 Email: timothy@fbcranes.co.za Web:www.fbcranes.co.za

Index to Advertisers 600 SA 19, 35, 49 Condra 10 Demag 47 Eastrand Crane 23 Elcon Crane Hire 17 FB Crane Builders OFC Guunnebo 8 Lifting Conference IBC LinkBelt 31 Morris Materail Handling 21 Mphatlalatsane 25 Phakamisa 44 Renttech OBC Rusch 27 Searle Hoist & Tool 35 Stahl Crane & Hoist IFC Straghtpoint 37

Circulation Bi-Monthly 3 799

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The Transformation of FB Cranes FB Crane Builders and Repairs is on the path of transformation, what was once a family business is now moving to the next level, partnering with an India based Crane Manufacturer – ElectroMech

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B Cranes was started

by Frans Best in 1992.

It started with just servicing Cranes and Lifting equipment. Now in 2016, they have a separate Service Division, a Project Division and Lifting Equipment Division. One of the exciting new developments is their proactive approach to servicing and maintenance of cranes and lifting equipment.

The Service Division - function is to service customers by performing Inspections, Repairs and Load Testing of Lifting Machinery and Equipment. This division is geared to offer 24 hour breakdown service and creates service level agreements with our clients to make safety and reliability is a priority. The facts that they have their own LMI’s and they are a registered LME allows them to certify their load tests.

The Projects Division – Design and Fabricate new Cranes as well as refurbishment and modifications of existing cranes. This includes the design and fabrication of Jib Cranes and other lifting equipment for example - Lifting Beams, Lifting Cradles and Lifting 4

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Man-Cages. This division has successfully completed many Turn-Key projects starting with foundations through to erection of structures, the commissioning and load testing.

The Lifting Equipment Division - Manufacture of all types of Slings – Wire Rope Sling, Polyester Flat Sling (double sewn) and even Endless Round Slings. This is particular important when requiring custom-made slings for special lifting applications. FB Cranes has its own brand of Chain Hoists – both Electric and Manual namely AMANDLA – meaning Power in Zulu.

The agreement between FB Cranes and ElectroMech will move FB Cranes into being able to deliver their clients a greater service, best of brands and improved technology.

“The partnership between FB Cranes and ElectroMech is a strategic move for both companies to spread into the Global Markets. We feel that we have a kind of bond, both companies were started as a family business and our values align” – Timothy Best FB Cranes have decided to focus on their clients, here are some of their successes: The load testing of the Production cranes and Jib cranes for a Smelting Operation meant no water-weighted weights were allowed to be used.

“Testing a 120t Crane in a smelting operation using 132t solid weights, that meant designing and making our own lifting cradles as well as lifting beams, not to mention the detailed organization for the logistics of the weights, good thing we make our slings” – Mathew Best FB Cranes recently supplied 30 Jib Cranes to a heavy engineering manufacturing plant in Durban. “Jib Cranes are an important part of our business they are extensively used in the Manufacturing Sector, especially on production lines” says Timothy. These Jib cranes were designed, fabricated and installed by FB Cranes as well as each one was supplied with an Electric Chain Hoist.

FB Cranes completed an 80t Crane design and installation of a turn-key project, this include the structure. The project is part of the Acid Mine Drainage solution and the purpose of the crane is for lifting and lowering a water pump into a shaft. The pump delivers the water be Neutralizing Plant. The fact the hoist unit was specified as a Centre-Lift type was essential for this operation being a 23 metre lift. These type hoists are known as having a ‘True Vertical Lift’ FB Cranes supplied the same type of Centre-Lift units to the heavy engineering manufacturing plant in Durban. A total supply of ten cranes – 6 off - 20t, 2 off – 50t/10t, 1 off – 40t/10t and 1 off 10t free standing Double Girder. The free stand-

ing crane is unusual as it not connected to the overall structure hence free standing nor is it a Portal crane. FB Cranes had a team to perform the complete installation including the foundations.

“Besides the fact that the hoists supplied by ElectroMech are the Centre-Lift type, these hoists have been designed and built using components sourced from Global Suppliers like Nord motors and Schneider electrics” – Timothy

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ASSOCIATION NEWS

NEW LEEASA WEB SITE Our new website address has been secured and we are working on the website layout assisted by Lifting Africa. As soon as it is up and running we will be announcing the launch. The new website is: www.leeasa.co.za With the new website we have secured LEEASA email addresses for everybody’s convenience. All our new contact details will be on the user friendly site in due course. Please make a habit of checking announcements on the website regularly.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Left to Right: Piet Otto, Arni Sommer And Ken Greenwood

2016 A NEW YEAR The economic climate forecast has not been good and many people have

been retrenched. We know of very few LMI’s being unemployed and in fact people are still looking for LMI’s. So we need to soldier on.

We are presenting a members meeting in Cape Town on the 19th of April 2016 and you should get flyers with the details shortly. After this we plan to do the same in Durban and then hold our first AGM in Johannesburg.

Dates will be announced shortly. After the AGM we are pleased to announce that we will be on the “Electra Mining Exhibition” Later this year. Please look out for further information on all these events in “Lifting Africa”.

UPDATE on DMR 2015.

The executive can only report that we are now awaiting the DoL to come back with an update on the situation.

Included are the two DoL letters which we promised last time.

Lifting Africa is making a difference for us!

Until next time,

Ken Greenwood. Chairman.

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Are you investing too much, too little or too late in your crane maintenance efforts?

An in-depth reliability survey can be invaluable in helping determine what level of this maintenance is optimal for your operations.

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t’s widely known that investing effectively in crane maintenance can help reduce the risk of safety and environmental incidents, breakdowns, loss of production and premature equipment failure. Unfortunately, what level of investment is “optimal” is not as well known.

Timothy Best There are various levels of crane maintenance that dictate what value, benefits and return a company can expect on their investment. The optimal level must not only remediate risk factors but also demonstrate a measurable return on investment.

Since cranes are designed for 24/7 use, they call for maximum reliability. They must be able to answer the most stringent performance requirements, including: automation, highly demanding duty cycles, difficult operating environments, high operating speeds and special control systems.

The cost of downtime for a crane that is part of a process can easily exceed R1 million per day.

Optimal maintenance of cranes can significantly reduce overall operating costs associated with downtime, etc., while boosting productivity. This is considered a proactive maintenance approach. In order to truly develop a proactive maintenance strategy, companies must conduct an indepth crane reliability survey to gain the insights needed to develop their plans.

Systematic and exhaustive surveys of this type will provide the facts needed to develop a smart strategy. In-depth crane reliability surveys also generate the information needed to enhance safety and mitigate issues, improve performance and reliability and extend the service life of a company’s cranes.

Types of crane survey’s to ensure your cranes safety, reliability and cost effectiveness:

1) CORE inspection and analysis…

A detailed inspection is required. A field inspection should include gathering information on the overall crane condition as well as interviewing the crane operator. The crane

should be inspected and the service life analyzed.

2) Structures and working conditions…

This study provides an overall analysis of the crane’s condition by evaluating the operating environment, the present state of the power supply, the alignment of the crane structure, its associated runways and the steel structures of the equipment. A series of four exhaustive analyses should be performed.

3) Components…

The component analysis is a specific, detailed assessment of the present condition of the crane’s electrical components— all motors, gearboxes, hook block assemblies and the wire rope and its revving component. It is important to evaluate the risks that can lead to production loss from component failure and explore options to minimize such occurrences.

Determining the condition of the crane’s hoisting and traveling gear is critical. Based on international standards, the hook and hook block should also be examined.

4) Maintenance and reliability…

During this phase, evaluate the overall maintenance of the crane by analyzing the reliability of the crane. The purpose of this analysis is to define the reliability of the crane and identify the most critical components that could cause downtime.

Next, evaluate all costs associated with the operation of the crane in a cost analysis. This analysis documents the company losses—time and monetary—as a result of inefficient equipment. Examine maintenance and operation records from a two-year span to determine the duration and frequency of a crane’s downtime and its overall impact on the production line. During this phase, analyze maintenance costs, production and quality losses.

Moreover, a complete audit of the current maintenance situation of the company’s material handling equipment is recommended.

A company can obtain the Services from a Service Team which include a qualified LMI to do the survey through a LME, found on the department of labour website.

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uccessful partnership stems from value-added service

Heavy equipment manufacturer Demag and transport equipment designer company GRW have maintained a strong working relationship that has grown from strengthto-strength since their first contract in the late 1990s.

GRW dealer principal Stephan Albertyn notes that Demag’s after-sales service is one of the main reasons why the companies have maintained a good relationship. “The service from Demag is excellent, and it made sense to use Demag equipment when we doubled crane capacity in 2013.”

The process of supplying GRW with two five-tonne overheard cranes was done in June 2013. The cranes have two-tonne trolleys and they work together to lift large loads. GRW needed the larger cranes, as the company’s tankers are long and sometimes have to lift long loads.

The installation of these cranes was a large and challenging project that took the team three weeks to finish, as the

whole roofing system had to be taken out. “A roofing and structures company was commissioned to remove the electrical wires and roof. Despite the sheer scale of the project, everything ran smoothly thanks to a good understanding between all parties involved.”

Demag boasts a team of committed professionals who are able to cater to clients’ needs. “Demag trained all our employees on how to use the new equipment, and also assisted with swiftly with after-sales service and technical support when required,” Albertyn concludes.

Demag regional sales manager Karl Kornberger reveals that the company continues to develop ongoing working relationships with its customers based

on reliability and trust. “The key to our ongoing success is that we provide quality service and consultations, and offer the right product to our customer. That is what keeps them coming back time and time again.”

Demag Cranes Karl Kornberger Regional Product and Sales Manager Tel:: (011) 898 3500 enquiry.sa@terex.com www.demagcranes.co.za

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Your letter dated 22 July 2015 refers.

M. Monyaki (012) 309 4394 OHS 3/1/7/5 09 November 2015 In terms of regulation 18 (5) (a) of Driven Machinery Regulations 2015, lifting machine or a hand powered lifting device must be subjected to a thorough examination and

NEW AMENDMENTS

CCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT, ACT 85 OF 1993 EXEMPTIONS ISSUED UNDER SECTION 40 DRIVEN MACHINERY REGULATIONS 18(5) Where hand powered lifting device was not dismantled at any time during the period of a year, it is a requirement that it should then be subjected to a thorough examination and performance test.

For clarity, it must be mentioned that dismantling of a hand powered lifting device means “taking apart and reassembling” of such a hand powered lifting device.

Accordingly an exemption is not necessary.

performance test each time it is dismantled and re-erected.

This means that a hand powered lifting device does not require to be examined and subjected to a performance test each time it is hooked onto its overhead structure.

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT, ACT 85 OF 1993 DRIVEN MACHINERY REGULATIONS 18(5)(A) CORRECTION NOTICE Regarding your letter dated 1 December 2015 requesting for a correction notice on the above mentioned sub regulation.

The wording of the regulation “dismantled” refers to a situation where a lifting machine is taken apart (taken to pieces) and “re-erected” meaning reassembled. If a machine is dismantled and re-erected then in that case a machine must be inspected and tested by a lifting machinery inspector.

need to subject such redeployment to a new site to an examination and performance test.

Unless such a suspended access platform has been dismantled and reassembled (re-erected) at the redeployment site, then it would require to be subject to an examination and performance test.

Trust that this clarifies the position.

Accordingly there is no need for a correction notice.

An explanation given on our letter dated 23 November 2015 also applies to all lifting machines and as long as they are not dismantled and reassembled then they do not require to be subjected to examination and performance test. All Lifting machines must be subjected to examination and performance tests at intervals not exceeding 12 months.

In your client’s case, if a suspended access platform is deployed to a new site, there is no dismantling of such suspended access platform. Accordingly, there is no

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CRANE HIRE

Elcon Crane Hire, along with two other Concord companies, is currently working hand-inhand with Vanguard on the construction of the Nojoli Windfarm in the Eastern Cape near Cookhouse. The group has provided a 275T, 2 x 200T, 1 x 110 ton capacity mobile cranes and the transport for the components the heaviest of which is 80 ton.

Elcon Crane Hire assist the construction of Nojoli Windfarm

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he new wind farm will comprise 44 Vestas V100 2 MW wind turbine generators when complete, giving the facility a total installed capacity of 88 MW.

It is expected that Nojoli will generate more than 275GWh per year. This contribution to the National Grid will be enough to provide power to approximately 86 000 South African households, which in turn should reduce carbon dioxide emission by 251 000 tonnes per year.

Construction is scheduled to be completed in June 2016.

Elcon’s primary function is the pre-population and the erection of the tower bases for the 44 wind turbines. The tower of the wind turbine is 85m high and the nacelle weighs 80T. The main lift of 80 Ton is carried out using a Grove GTK1100 belonging to Vanguard, but there are also several multi-crane lifts, which are complicated and challenging, even under perfect conditions. The site is located in an area notorious for strong winds, and the lifts can become very tricky if the wind picks up when the load is suspended at 85m.

A requirement for a contract of this nature is the provision of cranes fitted with the latest technology, and onboard safety devices, which warn the operator if and when the lift starts becoming dangerous.

It is particularly exciting for Elcon to participate in a venture in which South Africa is making progressive advancement regarding power production, which in turn will be of benefit to future generations.

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In a fast track contract, two state-of- the-art Fassi standing platform clamshell operation cranes were delivered to the Msunduzi Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa by 600SA, a division of Eqstra Industrial Equipment (“EIE”), in less than two months from placement of order.

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he machines, Fassi F95A.0.21 cranes, were specially imported on behalf of the client and were equipped with advanced features such as three control consoles for increased efficiency and ease of operation.

They are being deployed across the municipality for refuse collection and disposal and will assist the municipality to improve service delivery.

While the Fassi F95A.0.21 crane is a relatively small crane at 4,420 kg lifting capacity at 2 m reach and 1,545 kg lifting capacity at 5.9 m reach, it is powerful and also has additional functions to allow for clam shell grab and rotator operation. The cranes, believed to be the first of their kind to be supplied to a client in South Africa, feature standing platforms supplied as part of the original machine. While standing platforms have been used before by other municipalities, these have usually been modified locally with the control station not affording the full, clear view of most of the working area that these new machines offer.

the stabilizer and move the truck during an operation, which is typical with other cranes and which can result in many hours of production being lost.

The contract covered supply and fitting of the equipment, on an outright purchase basis. 600SA will service the cranes and also carries most of the fast moving spare parts in stock.

This size crane is used by most major municipalities across South Africa.

600 SA fully supports its Fassi crane users over the complete product lifecycle

In addition, the cranes were customised for Msunduzi Municipality with three sets of controls fitted, respectively, on either side of the truck, that is on both the passenger and driver side, and, most importantly, on top on the standing platform station. Using three sets of controls overcomes the challenges of limited space or obstacles obscuring the view of the operator, as well as the need for the operator to move from side to side during an operation. In addition, there is no longer the need to repeatedly re-stow the crane, retract

“This contract is an important addition to our long track record of supplying cranes to Msunduzi Municipality, which we have had the pleasure of counting as a client for some 20 years - testimony to our commitment to building partnerships for life,” says Brendan Londt – MD: 600SA. “The vast majority of the cranes supplied, around the same 9 t/m size, are still in operation as a result of their exceptionally rugged and durable construction.”

Fassi is one of the suite of best-in-class brands available from EIE. 600SA distributes a comprehensive range of Fassi articulating hydraulic truck-mounted cranes from the light-duty 1/12 tonnes, through to the heavy-duty (over 41 tonnes) truck-mounted, knuckle-boom cranes.

Advanced technological features of these cranes include the innovative Fassi double linkage system, which assures perfectly constant lifting at all times. The original ProLink System allows the working angle to be increased above the horizontal line by up to 20 degrees.

600SA fully supports its Fassi crane users over the complete product lifecycle, including maintenance contracts, operator and maintenance staff training and spares and aftermarket support.

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600 SA Delivers Fassi Cranes in Fast Track Contract

NEWS FROM AFRICA

CMM Project Improves Performance and Cuts Downtime

Arcelor Mittal is the largest steel producer on the African continent. It supplies steel to industries such as armaments, construction, appliances, mining and agriculture.

Demag project engineer Antonio Da Costa explains that the company was tasked with refurbishing the scrap handling crane, which is responsible for picking up scrap with magnets and moving it into a furnace.

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The project was undertaken in August 2015 and completed within a month. It required four men onsite and took us 20 working days to modify the whole crane. The process included taking the crane apart, replacing obsolete components and welding the inside to suit the new gearbox. Upgrades represent an important investment in the performance of an existing crane, and serve as a cost-effective measure that reduces the possibility of downtime significantly,” he explains.

The process included taking the crane apart, replacing obsolete components and welding the inside to suit the new gearbox

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and KBK-light crane systems for load capabilities of up to 3200 kg.

“Demag manufactures standard gearboxes, and customised ones according to client specifications. We manufacture the components locally, and use our own design for upgrading the cranes, which leads to a shorter turnaround times. Quality, reliability and performance are the driving factors for the continuous development of Demag’s leading-edge products,” Da Costa concludes.

Demag Cranes, Antonio De Costa Tel: (011) 898 3500, Email: enquiry.sa@terex.com www.demagcranes.co.za

NEWS FROM AFRICA

Safe, No Fuss Tyre Handling With the Bobcat Industrial Wheel Mover Bobcat Equipment South Africa further augments its immense range of over 130 attachments with the introduction of the new Industrial Wheel Mover to the South African market.

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first in South Africa, the unique and robust Bobcat Industrial Wheel Mover has been specially designed and engineered locally to ensure the safe, easy and efficient removal and perfect positioning of large wheels with diameters ranging from 36″ to 90″.

Weighing 214kg, this workhorse boasts a lifting capacity of close to 1700 kg and is capable of safely handling tyres on any large vehicles or machinery operating in construction, mining, agriculture, forestry, and general industry.

According to Bobcat Equipment’s National Sales Manager, Andre Steenkamp, a very definite need was identified in the market place for this type of attachment which prompted Bobcat to design the Wheel Mover in partnership with a specialist company. “Changing or moving a large heavy tractor tyre or even sprayer tyres is simply no fuss with the Bobcat Industrial Wheel Mover attachment,” explains Steenkamp.

“In addition to safety and convenience, this innovation can deliver massive savings to the end-user. Instead of having to halt production to commit an integrated tool handler or front end loader to remove a wheel, we offer companies a dedicated purpose-built attachment to do the job.”

Jan Stansfield, Key Accounts Manager at Bobcat Equipment South Africa, explains that the Industrial Wheel Mover attachment has no hydraulics and can be fitted to a pallet fork or connected with a standard Bobtach for skid steer loaders. The attachment features a right lean safety bar as well as a safety arm which is adjustable from side to side to fit around fenders and also holds the tyre in place during transportation.

Three rollers fitted on each side facilitate tyre rotation.

The attachment’s economic design ensures very few wear and tear parts and features remarkably low operational and maintenance costs. “The Bobcat Industrial Wheel Mover offers a convenient, practical and affordable solution that will deliver a quick return on investment,” concludes Stansfield.

Bobcat has also designed a Tyre Safety Rack; easy to move with a fork lift or set of pallet forks on a front end loader, this versatile rack’s uprights are adjustable on the sides to fit different tyre sizes.

The Bobcat Industrial Wheel Mover further boosts the reputation of the Bobcat machine as the ultimate tool carrier.

Bobcat SA, Tel: +27 11 908 2377/8/9 Email: bobcat@goscor.co.za

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An ‘Uplifting Experience’ of Excellence – Kelmeg Meets Growing Demand For TopClass Lifting And Rigging Equipment Since 1991, Kelmeg Lifting Services (KLS), based in Wadeville, has provided South African industry with quality lifting and rigging equipment, with a special focus on webbing slings, endless round slings and cargo securing systems. Thanks to their eye for continuous improvement and innovation, however, the company strives to keep up with changing needs in the market, and now boasts a diverse range of products, components and systems, all carefully designed with quality and safety in mind.

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ngoing research and development (R&D) has ensured consistent growth and diversification for the company, particularly during the last five years in which Kelmeg has trebled in size, according to Rodney Young, Factory Manager at Kelmeg.

“We have worked hard to achieve a sustainable footprint in all markets, with a focus on diversity not only in terms of our product portfolio, but also within the industries we serve,” says Young. “We are known as manufacturers of polyester flat webbing slings, endless round slings and cargo securing systems, but now offer a range of other systems, including webbing protectors, vehicle toe-straps, 4 X 4 recovery kits, motorbike straps, tool bags and a host of other lashing components.”

It boils down to a quality product, and at Kelmeg we are proud of our high standards, as borne out by our ISO accreditation, With safety a priority in industries across the board, there is a growing demand for high quality rigging and lifting components. When lifting a substantial weight, such as 50 tons, there is much at stake, Young points out.

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“Safety is becoming an increasingly critical factor for businesses to consider, and we are mindful too of changing leg-

Young also pays tribute to his staff of 40, many of them with extensive experience and intellectual capital. Of vital importance to the business is the ongoing training that Kelmeg provides across the board. This includes the recognised outsourced training courses for the LMI (lifting machinery inspector) and LTI (lifting tackle inspector) qualifications.

“There is a consistent need for LMIs and LTIs, particularly in the mining sector, and Kelmeg is proud to be able to provide industry with this level of expertise and service,” says Young.

A division of Renttech South Africa since 2011, Kelmeg has built up strong relationships with its extensive network of distributors, both nationally and internationally.

We offer versatility, quality and exceptional lead times – as well as competitive prices Lashing straps, lashing components and various webbing protectors

Through its distributors, the company has a presence in most industries, including petrochemical, offshore oil and gas, construction, agriculture, shipping, engineering and manufacturing, among others.

“What we offer is versatility, quality and exceptional lead times – as well as competitive prices. We run a ‘tight ship’, working smartly and efficiently, with no waste of labour – and we are able to pass on these efficiencies to our distributor network,” Young points out.

While offering a range of standard flat webbing, endless round slings and cargo securing systems, Kelmeg also caters for individual requirements, according to specific applications.

Flat webbing slings, endless round slings and various rigging and lifting components

islation in this regard. It boils down to a quality product, and at Kelmeg we are proud of our high standards, as borne out by our ISO accreditation,” he says, noting that Kelmeg also manufactures according to the SANS 94-1 and SANS 94-2

“We have an innovative and versatile approach to what we do, growing and developing according to the market - and there is always something new in the pipeline!” Young concludes

Renttech Tel: 011 824 0410 www.renttechsa.co.za

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specifications, as required by the latest DMR (Driven Machinery Regulations).

HEAVY LIFT

Amakhala Wind Turbine Project

ALE South Africa was contracted to facilitate the lifting, handling and transportation of 56 Nordex Wind Turbines Generators. These generators are of the N117/2400 Gamma models and are made up of 10 components each, namely: three blades, a nacelle, a rotor hub, a drivetrain and four tower sections, all varying in weight and dimensions.

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he components arrived in South Africa by means of 8 geared vessels, docking at the Port of Ngqura located approximately 20 kilometres North East of Port Elizabeth. ALE supplied three mobile cranes as well as various other equipment to handle and transport the components from the quayside to an interim storage area within the port. This storage area was newly prepared by the Coega Development Corporation and ALE South Africa was the first company to make use thereof.

ALE also supplied various specialised trailers for the transport part of the project, including extendable 4-axle– and 8-axle Nooteboom trailers. Once these trailers arrived at the Amakhala site, the components were offloaded using a second set of cranes from ALE’s fleet. A total of ±50 ALE employees were involved in the execution of the project.

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work in February 2016. ALE’s project manager for the Amakhala project, Zayno Myburgh, was pleased with the execution of the project: “It was great to be involved with such a milestone project which will supply South Africa with renewable energy for the next 25 years.”

ALE Heavylift South Africa, Tel: (011) 842 2762 Email: info@ale-heavylift.com, Web: www.ale-heavylift.com

If you demand European design and Proud Italian Heritage Class leading technology A crane without compromise Some might say you are FUSSY… We say “YOU NEED A FASSI”.

Fassi making a true investment.

TEL : +27 (0) 11 966 2306 EMAIL : brendanl@eiegroup.co.za WEB : www.eiegroup.co.za

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De Beers Marine | Crawler Exchange – Sturrock Dry Dock Every two years, ALE South Africa has been a part of the De Beers Marine Deep Sea Crawler Exchange at the Sturrock Dry Dock, Cape Town Harbour. ALE South Africa executes the transport and lifting operations required to exchange the old with the new deep sea crawler using a custom built overhead gantry system. The custom built gantry system was designed and supplied by ALE and comprises of a strand jack lifting unit, with a total capacity of 450t.

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he entire project is executed over a 2-3-week period with careful planning and a comprehensive load test carried out before the first deep sea crawler is lifted. The scope of work includes transportation and lifting services. ALE transports both the old and the new deep sea crawlers using a Goldhofer 20axle conventional trailer on public roads and a Goldhofer 12axle self-propelled trailer on site roads inside the De Beers Marine Workshop and the dry dock.

The new deep sea crawler is loaded in the De Beers Marine Workshop using self-climbing jacks and the trailer’s integrated hydraulics. Once secured it is transported from the workshop to the dry dock and positioned underneath the overhead gantry system, attached to the strand jacking system by means of a specially designed anchor point and lifted into the dry dock. Then the Goldhofer 12-axle self-propelled 20

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trailer is lowered into the dry dock by means of a suitable mobile crane and used to exchange the old with the new deep sea crawler inside the dry dock. Then the old deep sea crawler is similarly attached, lifted out of the dry dock and transported to the De Beers Marine Workshop where it is refurbished for the next exchange.

The ALE strand jacking system is designed for precise, controlled and safe lifting, lowering as well as horizontal pulling of heavy loads. The ALE strand jacking system comprises of self-contained diesel driven power packs, cable handling and storage systems, centrally controlled and monitoring systems.

ALE Heavylift South Africa, Tel: (011) 842 2762 info@ale-heavylift.com, www.ale-heavylift.com

Morris Cranes, a Division of Morris Material Handling SA (Pty) Ltd, a wholly-owned South African company and the agent of ABUS Kransysteme GmbH in South Africa, has supplied and installed ABUS electric overhead traveling cranes, pillar jibs and chain hoists to Sandvik’s recently opened new Central African facility in Kitwe, Zambia.

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andvik is a high-technology engineering group with advanced products and world-leading positions within selected areas. Sandvik’s worldwide business activities are conducted through representation in more than 130 countries, and its operations are based on the organization’s unique expertise in materials technology and extensive insight into customer processes.

Sandvik Mining, one of Sandvik’s five business areas, supplies a comprehensive range of equipment and services designed to help its customers in every corner of the world mine more safely and more productively. Sandvik’s extensive offering includes rock drilling, cutting and crushing, loading and hauling and materials handling. This, together with their local presence, global distribution center and workshop infrastructure all combine to provide high quality service designed to match their customers’ unique needs.

The installation of single girder overhead travelling cranes type ELK, 8 t SWL in both the hot metal workshop and washbay, together with three double girder overhead travelling cranes type ZLK 12.5 t SWL and four pillar-mounted jib

cranes type VS SWL 2 t in the main workshops which service and maintain Sandvik Mining’s products at the new facility will play a part in enabling them to provide an even better service to their surface mining customers.

Morris Material Handling SA (pty) LTD Tel: +27 (0)11 748 1000, info@morris.co.za, www.morris.co.za

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Morris Re–establishes Itself in Zambia

PLATFORMS

Big Performance in a Small Package

Palfinger Platforms recently introduced the P130A, the first platform in a new pickup-based series from the Low Smart Class.

er vehicles as opposed to other products which offer numerous advantages to the end user such as lower capital outlay on the vehicle, lower operating costs, a saving on licensing fees and the ability to be deployed in areas with limited space.

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ith a maximum working height of 13 m, a maximum lateral reach of 6.30 m and a gross weight of 3,200 kg, this model gives operators of light commercial vehicles the opportunity to take advantage of the benefits of the Smart Class on pickups as well, all with the customary PALFINGER quality.

In this instance the platform is installed on a Ford Ranger 2.2 TDI, but is also available for installation on other models as well.

The P130A is only one of a number of platforms in the series, which incorporates a number of further models ranging from 13 to 28 m working height.

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As with all platforms in the Smart Class, the platforms in this series boast an ergonomic and compact design.

Thanks to the extremely low center of gravity, the P130A features exceptional stability both on and off road, as well as incredibly precise steering and impressive flexibility during operation.

This range of aerial platforms is now available ex stock in South Africa through Palfinger Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd.

Palfinger Southern Africa, Anton du Plessis Tel: +27 11 608 3670 Email: antondp@palfingerafrica.co.za Email: sales@palfingerafrica.co.za Web: www.palfinger.co.za

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Modular Powerhouse For Heavy Loads Linde’s new heavy diesel forklift trucks HT100Ds to HT180Ds with hydrodynamic drive are the second series in the load capacity range between 10 and 18 tonnes that Linde Material Handling (Linde) is offering its customers as an alternative to the hydrostatic drive concept. all, they are characterised by compact design despite their load capacities.

The exhaust aftertreatment system including exhaust pipe, air intake and combined cooler are integrated in the dynamic chassis and give the operator clear view of the route behind during reversing.

With the Linde heavy diesel forklifts HT100Ds to HT180Ds, Linde Material Handling is launching on the market a second series having a load capacity range of 10 to 18 tonnes. The trucks with torque converter set new standards in terms of comfort, safety, operational efficiency and ease of maintenance

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he compact trucks set new standards in their weight class in terms of comfort, safety, operational efficiency and ease of maintenance. Due to the new vehicle geometry, the driver always has a clear view of the load and route, and thus ideal conditions for fast and safe working. In addition, the maintenance interval has increased to 750 operating hours due to the new MTU diesel engine. This means that the Linde trucks are not only significantly better than the market standard, but also meet the growing demand for shortest possible downtimes by port logistics operators and industrial companies.

The new heavy trucks are suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications and they can handle a wide range of transport tasks where heavy loads need to be moved quickly and safely. So that customers can configure the vehicles according to their specific applications, Linde attached

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special importance to developing a modular basic concept. The compact powerhouses offer 10, 12, 14, 15, 16 or 18 tonnes of load capacity and are available with engine power of 129, 150 or optionally 170 kW. Moreover, almost all models can be provided with a load centre of gravity of either 600 or 1200 millimetres. Also on offer is a wide range of fork positioners that can be flexibly adjusted to the specific transport task and the type of cargo.

For loading and unloading on difficult surfaces, for example, a fork positioner with level adjustment of +/- 5 degrees is available. Furthermore, users can choose between integrated, hook-on and bolt-on forks as well as shaft-guided forks.

Maintenance friendly design In addition to their large number of optional features and variants, the heavy trucks have even more to offer: first of

Moreover, the large rear window, an almost central seating position and the intuitive layout of the control elements all ensure a high level of manoeuvring safety for the driver. When lifting loads, the driver has an unobstructed view through the panoramic toughened glass roof to the forks and the load.

The tilting cabin in combination with the level integrated combined cooler secures ease of maintenance. While the cabin can be tilted forwards electro-hydraulically, the combined cooler opens backwards.

The advantage of this is that the tilted cabin does not take up space laterally and thus the service technicians can access the components in the engine compartment from both sides. The compact vehicle design is complemented by particularly robust components for the mast, axles, hydraulic system and transmission. The MTU engine with integrated exhaust aftertreatment using AdBlue or Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) meets the current EU emission standards Stage IV and EPA Tier 4 and is quiet, reliable and fuel-efficient in operation. Maintenance is required no sooner than after 750 hours of operation, which makes it not only more service-friendly, but also more economical than other engines on the market that need to undergo maintenance earlier, after around 500 operating hours.

Large variety of optional features As is usual with Linde, there is an ex-

Heavy trucks for the world market

The new vehicle geometry of the heavy trucks Linde HT100Ds to HT180Ds offers the driver optimum view of both load and route. At the same time, the maintenance interval has increased to 750 hours due to the new MTU diesel engine

tensive list of additional features so that customers can optimize the trucks according to their specific applications.

First and foremost, these include the Linde SMS (Service Monitoring System) which not only indicates important operating and usage data to the driver, but also calculates the service intervals for the truck based on this information.

A new benefit is that, in addition to the operating hours, the system can also

The new heavy trucks HT100Ds to HT180Ds with hydrodynamic drive are offered worldwide with two types of engines, MTU and Perkins, depending on the applicable emission class of the target region. Even before their launch on the market, the trucks have proven their worth in long-term field tests: for example, in harbour logistics in transporting bulk material and steel goods in the port of Flixborough, United Kingdom, and at BESTA Eisen- und Stahlhandelsgesellschaft in Lübbecke, Germany.

detect whether the truck is actually in motion or stationary but with the engine running.

Other potential fields of application for the new trucks include, for example, the construction, woodworking and automotive industries.

Thus, the number of oil changes for transmission, drive axle and hydraulic system can be ascertained based on usage and therefore significantly reduced. This opens up clear time and cost benefits. Other useful truck equipment options include, for example,

Linde Material Handling GmbH Tel.: +27 11 723 7000 Fax: +27 11 608 1446 info@linde-mh.co.za www.linde-mh.co.za

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7-inch displays in the cabin, a rear-view camera with automatic reversing radar alarm and numerous attachments that facilitate the transport of bulky and long loads.

HEAVY LIFT

Johnson Crane hire Undertakes Heavy Lifts At Shell & BP’s SAPREF Refinery Johnson Crane Hire was contracted by SAPREF to undertake the heavy lifts associated with maintenance work that was required on two columns of its North Zone Unit during the biannual turnaround undertaken at the Durban refinery in 2015. As part of scope of work, Johnson Crane Hire was contracted to supply an extended fleet of cranes required to perform the extensive maintenance work that was executed during the turnaround.

The biannual turnaround involved shutting down the Central Zone of the refinery and performing scheduled maintenance work, statutory inspections, repair work where needed and the execution of project modifications. Work on the turnaround started on 4 May 2015 and continued through to the end of July. Johnson Crane Hire supplied 65 cranes on the turnaround, mostly dedicated to general plant maintenance tasks, as well 14 additional operators to facilitate night shift works.

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Johnson Crane Hire was contracted by SAPREF to undertake the heavy lifts associated with maintenance work that was required on two columns of its North Zone Unit during the biannual turnaround undertaken at the Durban refinery

attributes to the provision of reliable lifting services of a consistently high standard.

Concurrently with the general maintenance work that was to be executed during the turnaround, it was decided to use the planned shutdown as an opportunity to carry out necessary repairs on two columns that form part of the North Zone Unit. A number of heavy lifts were required as part of the repair work and Johnson Crane Hire utilised its Liebherr LR-1600/2 to execute the work. This crane has a SWL capacity of 600 metric ton and is only one of several large capacity crawler cranes operated as part of the Johnson Crane Hire’s fleet of crawler and lattice boom cranes.

Grant Parker, project manager at Johnson Crane Hire, says that the team worked closely with the SAPREF project team from the early stages of the project.

According to Parker the single most challenging aspect that they faced was the extremely limited space available to both assemble and operate this huge crane. The assembly and operation of the crane within such constraints required skill, careful planning and attention to detail.

A specially constructed crane pad was built to accommodate the crane and allow facilitation of the crawler crane’s movement during the lifting activities.

Crane assembly was undertaken over an 11 day period and thereafter the heavy lifts were completed in just over two weeks. A further 11 days were required to dismantle the crane.

“The first lift comprised the offloading of a new prefabricated ‘can’ section with a mass of 13 metric tons. The ‘can’ section was then lifted into a temporary support structure that was specifically built for attaching the ‘can’ section to the existing top section of the

“The corroded section was removed from the existing column and placed on the ground for subsequent removal by a 100 ton LTR 1100 hydraulic crawler crane, also supplied by Johnson Crane Hire. “The newly constructed top, with a calculated mass of 143 metric tons, was lifted into position at a lift radius of 43 metres,” Parker explains.

The smaller second column was located in a constricted area of the plant that required a boom reach of 41 metres. The existing column was removed and replaced with a new column which had been prefabricated and pre-dressed on site. This lift was performed concurrently with the repair of the larger column.

Gavin Jacobs, branch manager for Johnson Crane Hire Durban, says that teamwork played a vital role in the successful execution of the turnaround. “Having 65 cranes on site was a chal-

lenging task and good planning was a key to our success.”

“Safety is a major focus for all our lifts, irrespective of complexity.

We hold regular site meetings and daily toolbox talks to create awareness and assess and mitigate risks. The successful completion of the recent SAPREF turnaround and project is testament to the tenacity and flexibility of our team. Careful and systematic planning, a The single most challenging aspect that Johnson pool of trained and ex- Crane Hire faced was the extremely limited space available to both assemble and operate this huge perienced operators, as crane well as well-maintained current technology cranes, allowed us to handle any logistical issues with aplomb,” Haripursad concludes.

Johnson Crane Hire, Tel: +27 (31) 466 6515 www.jch.co.za

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column. The top section of the existing C 4101 column was then removed and placed on top of the temporary support structure to facilitate assembly, alignment and welding of the new ‘can’ section to the existing top section.

LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

Lifting Equipment Written Operating Procedures

It is a legal requirement for users of lifting equipment to comply with OHSA and MHSA lifting equipment Regulations. However, the contents of these Regulations do not cover all aspects of operational requirements to ensure safe and correct use as well as specific documentation, maintenance and storage required in the work place. It is therefore essential for mines, plants and factories to compile and implement their own written procedures and ensure that that all aspects of correct use, inspection, testing, marking, responsibilities, appointments and storage, to name a few, is not only documented properly, but implemented by the user as well as contractors employed on site.

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written procedure can be referred to as a SOP (Standard Operating Procedure), COP (Code of Practice,) SEP (Standard Engineering Procedure) or a SHEQ Procedure. It is of interest to note that as there are no written published guidelines, issued by the DMR, for the contents of a lifting equipment COP, a mine cannot issue a COP but only a SOP or Engineering Procedure etc. Procedures will differ from one operation, or site to another, depending on what type of lifting is conducted and what type of lifting machines or lifting tackle is used. Mining is too diversified to implement a generic procedure for all mines as mining methods differ from one mine to another and procedures should therefore be customized and be site specific.

Both the OHSA- DMR 18 and MHSA Chapter 8 Lifting Equipment Regulations are unfortunately vague in certain respects and a lot of gray areas exist. This leads to a lot of miss interpretation and different opinions and requirements from certain management, safety and engineering staff. This is exactly where the SOP or COP must cover the issues not specified in the Acts. For example, some Plants, mines and even major corporations, insist on colour coding of slings, pop marking of hooks, annual testing of slings, written certificates for every sling inspected, hard stamping of shackles, and other requirements which are not specific legal requirements, but often insisted on. Some of these practices are also condemned ad discouraged by the OEM as this can result in damage to the product as such.

For instance, it is an OHSA DMR 18 requirement that all lifting machines must be load tested annually by an entity registered with the DOL as a LME and that the actual load test must be conducted or supervised by an ECSA appointed LMIs. These load testing requirements are not specified in the MHSA as such. Therefore, the question arises that if the mine does not include these testing requirements in their SOP, is it a legal requirement? This issue is causing a lot of controversy at present, although it must be stated that most mines do apply the requirements of the OHSA if these issues affect health or safety and the issues are not covered specifically in the MHSA. It is also important to note that the new 2015 DMR 18 Regulations now also incorporate certain SANS quality and safety standards and that these, by implication then also become mandatory for mines as the MHSA Regulation 8.5(6) states “….is designed and manufactured in accordance with an appropriate standard” For example, textile webbing slings, manufactured to SANS 94 require a design factor of safety of 7:1 and not 6:1as stated in MHSA Regulation 8.5(4).

Therefore all users are urged to not only have proper comprehensive written procedures in place but also to keep these updated to cover modern lifting practice, inspection Users must take cognizance of OHSA Section 15 (duty not to and testing procedures as well as legal requirements. interfere with or damage) when insisting on hard stamping For the record, the contents of this document is the personal of shackles, pop marking of hooks, stamping of wire rope interpretation and opinion of the writer alone and has been ferrules etc., which can lead to failure if not properly done. compiled without any prejudice un towards any party or It is also important to note that all type of slings should not persons what so ever and should not be construed as legally be load tested once being put into service. This should only binding. be done by the OEM, after manufacture in accordance with a SANS, DIN, ISO, EN or other acceptable International Quality Phakamisa Safety manufacturing Standard.

The position in mining operations is exacerbated by various OHSA DMR 18 requirements such as inspection periods, inspection registers, traceable markings, inspector competencies, load testing, certification, storage and various other issues that are stipulated in the OHSA but are not specified in the MHSA Chapter 8 Regulations.

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Consultants Piet Otto

082 372 4595, potto@icon.co.za

Konecranes were recently approached to assist SONILS, the Oil Service Center in the port of Luanda, with the rehabilitation of two 500Ton Chinese Portal Cranes. Initially obtained from China in 2007, information and software were missing, but Konecranes pulled out all the stops to get the cranes back in working order. The cranes are now fully operational and can operate in tandem to lift a total load of 1000 ton.

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onecranes has worked closely with SONILS since it was established and has so far delivered in over 140 of its overhead cranes to the Luanda Logistic Base. Konecranes also provides assistance during installation and commissioning of new cranes. SONILS have their own crane team to carry out servicing and maintenance on all the cranes at the base, but Konecranes currently do all the new installations.

Initially created in 1993 by SONANGOL (Angolan National Oil Company) to develop the Luanda Logistic Base, SONILS has been quickly transformed into a much more ambitious project, with the development of a fully-fledged Oil Service Center, with Industrial and Logistic Facilities and Services able to support the ever increasing offshore developments of the Kwanza Basin.

“SONILS is an enormously prestigious project to be working on”, says John MacDonald, Service, Sales and Marketing Director of Konecranes Southern Africa. “Our top experts, in particular Marius Naude and his team, have been very busy with getting the two 500T cranes working again and it was a proud moment for them and Konecranes when they succeeded in doing so”.

Konecranes Southern Africa operate in various countries in

Sonils Marius & team 2015

sub-Saharan Africa, with cranes supplied to major mining and port projects in Mozambique, Zambia, Namibia and Ghana. Konecranes has ten branches throughout South Africa.

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Konecranes Rehabilitates two 500 Ton Chinese Cranes in Angola

NEWS FROM AFRICA

A Condra jib crane installed on a small island off the South African coast is rendering sterling service to ornithological teams visiting and conserving marine bird colonies which nest and breed there.

Fitting the motor to the Condra jib crane

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nstalled with a motorised 360-degree slew on Bird Island, eight kilometres offshore from Woody Cape and 62 kilometres from Port Elizabeth, the jib crane has been used since 2010 to lift the scientists’ boat from the sea onto a trailer, which is then winched along the jetty into a boathouse for the duration of the visit.

The scientific visits are important for the study and restoration of the island’s marine bird colonies.

Protected by South African National Parks as part of the Addo Elephant National Park, Bird Island and several smaller rocky outcrops form important habitats for bird life. The 2,4 hectares of Bird Island itself are home to South Africa’s greatest colonies of Cape gannets (65 000 breeding pairs), African penguins, endangered roseate terns (just 250 breeding pairs), Antarctic terns and kelp gulls.

Success stories include the revival of the island’s population of African penguins from fewer than 100 pairs 75 years ago to well over 10 000 birds today, the result of the cessation of guano scraping and the extermination of feral rabbits.

To meet the requirements of the visiting scientific teams, H&M Cranes of Port Elizabeth supplied a Condra jib crane with a 360-degree slew and reach of 4,5 metres, fitted with a singlespeed 2,5-ton chain hoist with a 7,5 metre lift. H&M Cranes is the Port Elizabeth agent for Condra products.

Although the jib crane came from Condra’s standard range, its components had to be designed in four sections each having a mass under 800 kilogrammes, to allow transport and installation on the island by helicopter.

An Alouette helicopter hired by National Parks was used to ferry the crane components to the island in three trips, with a fourth

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Flying in one of the column sections

journey being made to bring in the jib.

The lower two sections of the column were mounted on the foundation plinth of an underwater concrete foundation, bolted together and encased with con-

NEWS FROM AFRICA crete. The top column section, jib and motor were then installed with the aid of the Alouette, which precisely positioned the motor for fitting and attaching.

Gauteng-based Condra offers a range of standard jib cranes with capacities of up to 5 tons and reaches up to 7 metres.

These standard designs provide the company with a competitive advantage when short lead times are specified, because most South African crane manufacturers lack a standard range.

Condra has also supplied custom designed jib cranes with reaches up to 12 metres.

The company is currently manufacturing a standard 5-ton jib crane for Grootegeluk coal mine in Lephalale.

Condra, Marc Kleiner (Managing Director) Telephone: +27 11 776-6000 Fax: +27 (0)86 669-2372 Email: sales@condra.co.za

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SHACKLE BOLTS

SHACKLE BOLT SECUREMENT MADE EASY

The Easy-Loc V2™ shackle bolt securement system is another industry first that will change the way you make your next critical lift. In compliance with all industry standards, the Easy-Loc V2™ sets a new benchmark for speed and efficiency.

316 stainless steel design resists corrosion in harsh environments

Ergonomic Design Reduces potential lifting hazards like pinch points and bolt coiling.

Get a Handle on Your Next Critical Lift Standard on the new Crosby

The new Easy-Loc V2TM can be retrofitted on all original Crosby Easy-Loc® Shackles

No cotter pin or tools required

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Open collar

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Saves Time and Money

new ergonomically designed wide opening grip handle makes the installation/removal of shackle bolts faster and easier by providing a hassle free handling/rigging point.

• Reduces install/release times by up to 90%

One Size Fits All

Easy to Use • No cotter pins or tools required • Up to 60% lighter than nut and cotter pins • One hand installation/removal in most cases

Job Site Tough • Meets all industry standards • Made from 316 stainless steel, resists corrosion in the harshest environments The new Crosby Easy-Loc V2™ Collar and Grip Handle is Standard on Multiple Shackles:

Oversized handle allows for easy access no matter the hand size.

Wide Opening Grip Provides easy access for bolt handling.

Save Time and Money The wide grip handle takes the guesswork out of bolt spearing during assembly - up to 25% faster.

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G-2170(E) Alloy Grommet Shackles 75t, 125t, 200t, 300t

Email: salesbelgium@thecrosbygroup. com Web: www.thecrosbygroup.com

Rusch Crane Repair has build up a world wide reputation in repairing crane booms. Thanks to the technology to be able to even repair the high-stress areas of a boom with a high yield steel quality up to 1100 N/mm2. The Rusch repair procedures will give the boom at least the same quality as the original.

As manufacturers are not keen in repairing boom sections, cost savings can be realized. Rusch Crane Repair is able to repair every damage to its original state, thus if a boom will be repaired is solemnly an economical question to repair to renew. After the Rusch repair the CE of the crane is still in effect and the repair will be under warranty from Rusch Crane Repair.

Rusch Crane Repair Counterweight repair 2 before

Rusch Crane Repair Counterweight repair after

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usch has a team of qualified technicians that are available with their specialist equipment 24/7. Rusch operates over the whole world and our highly specialized staff can be flown in to carry out emergency repairs. Rusch Crane repair is working according quality system ISO 9001-2008 and is VCA certified.

Project reference : Boom damage Liebherr LTM1500 The Liebherr LTM1500 telescopic boom was accidentally hit by construction crane. The Liebherr top section (section number 6) of this 500 tons telescopic crane was damaged.

Before start of the repair the Rusch Crane Engineering department will inspect the section completely for damage, dents and cracks, a material sample of the original boom will be send to the laboratory and Plan of Repair will be made.

This Plan of Repair will consist of the the welding processes, based our WPQR, the analysis of the original material, the certificates of steel, the NDT-inspections, welders certificates, etc will be enclosed in this document. Based on the

Plan of Repair our workshop will remove the damaged part.

The top cover (4 meter) and the bottom cover (2,6 meter) were replaced by special high tensile steel (yield 960n/mm2, wall thickness 8mm). All the welds will be inspected with MPI and butt welds have been checked by X-ray.

Project reference : Damage counterweight new techniques !

Damage to a counterweight of a crane is unavoidable. Due to the low quality steel used for the production of the counterweights repairing a damaged counterweight by welding is not possible. Most crane owners buy a new unit.

Rusch Crane Repair developed special techniques for repairing counterweights. Supported by our Rusch Engineering Department and our knowledge and experiences we support you by repairing the counter weight. Mostly based on pictures and drawings of the counterweight we can support you in by a quotation.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us.

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CRANES REPAIRS

Rusch Crane Repair

MEWP

Hydralada from Goscor Hi-Reach – ripe for the picking The heavy duty, tough and versatile Hydralada Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) from Goscor Hi-Reach is the perfect fruit orchard partner, making light work of applications such as pip- and stone-fruit picking and branch pruning and training.

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he compact picker, with its innovative design, provides access to areas previously off-limits to standard power ladders and facilitates mobility in medium to high density orchards. Capable of generating at least twice the output of one person on a conventional ladder, the machine sets the benchmark in improved productivity and increased production.

Goscor Hi-Reach, part of the Goscor Group of Companies and market leading supplier of high quality, famous brand work-at-height equipment to the agricultural, construction and allied industries, is the exclusive distributor of the Hydralada range in southern Africa. “The Hydralada is a new concept to the local market,” says Managing Director, George Landsberg, who identified a gap in the agricultural market for a no-nonsense rugged, cost effective work-atheight machine.

Landsberg paid a visit to Hydralada in Hastings, New Zealand where approximately 2500 Hydralada machines are in operation. Manufacturing and supplying the finest elevating work platforms for 40 years, Hydralada Company is one of the longest established manufacturers of this type of equipment globally. Seeing the Hydralada in action ticked all the right boxes for Landsberg – superior quality, rugged, reliable, compact, minimal

service requirements and operator friendly. “The Hydralada delivers all the benefits of economical operational, low service costs, increased productivity and production, low total cost of equipment ownership and quick return on investment.”

Four models are currently available ex-stock: the 540, the 640 dual- and twin-caster and the 750 (presently the biggest of its kind in South Africa) with individual platform lift heights of 7.4m, 8.4m and 9.5m respectively. The 640 is particularly suited to avocado picking while the 540’s low tail profile makes it ideal for work in tight spaces. Also available is the Hydralada Twin Lift. With a 2.0m lift platform height and powered by the efficient environmentally compliant Kohler petrol engine, this machine is specially designed to carry a fruit loaded storage bin and can accommodate up to four persons, making it the perfect solution for small to medium trees.

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Lowest tail profile in the industry for easy operation amongst lower hanging branches and fruit.

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Foot control leaves operator’s hands free at all times for uninterrupted picking, pruning, or erecting or maintaining protective shade netting, etc.

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Unique positioning of the slew cage faces the operator away from the machine providing full access to the fruit trees.

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A 54kg harvest bag and hydraulically operated power pruner (Hydraloppa) supplied as standard

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Compact (1 to 2 ton weight) for easy transport or towing behind a bakkie.

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Goscor Hi-Reach supports the Hydralada range with a full after-sales service that includes parts, spares and maintenance from its Alrode facility in Johannesburg, Gauteng.

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Liebherr Duty Cycle Crawler Cranes Liebherr recently won a major contract in the gravel extraction industry which is outstanding for the German market. The company “Kiesabbau Wiedemann” based in Southern Germany opted for three HS 8070 HD and one HS 895 HD Liebherr duty cycle crawler cranes. All four machines are configured for dragline operation.

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he investment in Liebherr duty cycle crawler cranes to enlarge its fleet opens up new opportunities for “Kiesabbau Wiedemann”, a company active throughout Europe. The HS 895 HD is a powerful machine in the 200-tonne class. Thanks to its solid steel construction and its strong 12 cylinder 670 kW / 912 hp diesel engine the duty cycle crawler crane is perfectly suitable for material handling tasks with dragline bucket but also as carrier machine for various other applications.

The HS 8070 HD belongs to the latest generation of Liebherr duty cycle crawler cranes. It is equipped with a 320 kW / 435 hp diesel engine complying with the exhaust emission standards stage IV / Tier 4f. A remarkable benefit of this crane is its low fuel consumption, which is achieved by both its optimized hydraulic system and the Eco Silent Mode. This function lowers the engine speed to a predefined, required level. Hence, a notable reduction in diesel consumption can be achieved without any impact on

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operational output. In particular, the emission standard allows the safe use of the duty cycle crawler cranes in low emission zones. „The low fuel consumption of the HS 8070 HD is exceptional. With a handling capacity of 300 t per hour the machine requires up to 30% less diesel than comparable models of the same size”, says Technical Director Florian Wiedemann, impressed by the duty cycle crawler cranes’ efficiency.

All newly acquired machines can be used for dragline and grab operation, demolition work as well as for mobile crane operation. Delivery of the four duty cycle crawler cranes started a few months ago and will be completed within the next weeks by delivering the last of the three HS 8070 HD units.

Liebherr Tobias Fröhlich tobias.froehlich@liebherr.com www.liebherr.com

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u o y k n a h t to all our loyal customers.

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LOAD CELLS

Load Cells Monitor Weight as Cranes Operate on Temporary Shoring Columns Forty 10-ton wireless compression load cells from Straightpoint monitor forces on temporary shoring columns used to support two tower cranes during the Century City Mall project on Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, California.

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wo cranes from rental company Mr. Crane, supplied by Morrow Equipment Co., are supported by the existing columns and shoring posts, as load cells calculate total mass and center of gravity of the cranes and subsequent lifted loads.

Both cranes are located on an existing, two-floor, underground parking garage. A Liebherr 630 EC-H 20 Litronic is stationary, while a Liebherr 542 HC-L18 Litronic operates on rails and traverses the length of the project in stages. The cranes used to erect them on the garage were a Liebherr LR1300 crawler crane and a Liebherr LTM1400-7.1 hydraulic truck crane. There is a third tower crane—another 630—on a standard foundation on the ‘Macy’s side’ of the project.

Each crane is supported from the deck down to the fi-

A scoreboard display was mounted on the structure of the crane

nal slab of the structure using jackscrew shoring posts on both floors of the car park, positioned at each of the four corners of the stationary crane, and along the pathway for the traveling crane.

Mark Sovocool, Engineering Manager, Mr. Crane, said: “The track system is a typical Liebherr bogie and track system, with electrically driven bogies. What is under the track is anything but typical. We came up with a block system, with blocks designed by Coreslab Structures (LA) Inc., to support the track and crane that can be easily removed once the project is complete.”

Traversing the roof The tracks sit on two rows of 20,000-lb. concrete blocks extending approximately 100 yards across the top of the parking garage. The temporary shoring columns and wireless load indicating compression load cells are moved across the parking garage below as the crane transverses the roof top overhead.

An early rendering shows a cross-section beneath the traveling crane. This is an initial concept and not accurate to final installation but it shows where the load cells were placed at the top of a sampling of posts on each level

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John Molidor, General Manager, Straightpoint Inc., said: “A sampling of the shoring column loads is provided by 40 wireless 10 ton compression load cells. The wireless load data is transmitted to a Windows PC (or tablet) running our SW-MWLC software.

LOAD CELLS

load cell readings

idea as to what the posts are actually seeing as the crane swings, and in some cases travels. The goal was to ensure that no single post was overloaded.”

Load cells are placed at the top of a sampling of posts on each level

The software’s web server function transmits the real time load data via a local area network to the tower crane operators high above, allowing them to view the live loads on mobile technology such as an iPhone or Android device. Our SMS alert system is employed to monitor the loads associated with the cranes. Maximum load thresholds are established and if reached key engineers and project administrators will be automatically notified via email and text of the alarming conditions.”

Sovocool added: “It is important to monitor loads so we can check there is a good distribution of force onto all of the shores in the immediate vicinity of the crane. The load cells allow our personnel to walk around the shoring posts and get wirelessly live readings of the force under a sampling of the shore posts, giving us some

The whole project is a remodel and expansion of the mall. It involved clearing existing structures on the top floor (shops), reinforcing structural components and erecting steel for the new sections of the mall. Typical loads are below 20,000 lbs., with some critical lifts up to 42,000 lbs.

The mobile cranes have been removed from the project, but all three tower cranes remain. The load cells on the two garage supported tower cranes are still in place.

Straightpoint, David Ayling Email: dayling@straightpoint.com www.straightpoint.com

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WORLD NEWS

Innovative Spreader Beam Configuration for Narrow Construction Lift Innovation below-the-hook in lifting operations can reduce downtime and enhance safety on construction projects in urban environments, as proved by a lift in a narrow London street last December.

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afe application of tower cranes can be particularly challenging in high-rise development, which is inherently concentrated in areas where busy streets, restricted access and congested sites are prevalent. This was certainly true of a project near the famous Fleet Street in England’s capital city, where LSC Facades called Modulift engineers onto site.

A complex rigging solution was required to lift Lift preparation pallets from a lorry in Fetter Lane, using a tower crane that was already on the construction site.

Below-the-hook equipment manufacturer Modulift designed a oneover-two-over-four spreader beam configuration to lift four non-standard pallets for the contractor, which provides exteriors for a variety of projects, including a number of landmark public buildings.

The loads were fixed to pallets measur-

Spreaders on ground

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ing approximately 3.5m x 1.5m with the heaviest weighing 950kg. The narrow street combined with the height of lift and limited visibility for the tower crane operator presented challenges. The street was not closed during the lifts but traffic was not allowed to pass during lifting operations.

Load beyond scaffolding

ing points.”

Tom Cox, production supervisor, Modulift, explained that as the load was “basketed”, it had the potential to be unstable, thus, the Modulift engineering team leaned towards the one-over-two-over-four spreader beam configuration.

The spreaders were supplied from stock, further simplifying the rigging arrangement. The rigging was setup in under an hour, although the spreader beams were assembled prior to dispatch to the customer for ease of transport and to utilise the most cost-effective method of delivery for LSC Facades.

He said: “This configuration creates a statically determinate or balanced lift.

There is limited skewing so the load is evenly distributed, which was especially important in this case given the limited dimensions we had to work with because of the narrow street and surrounding environment.”

Modulift personnel were on site to conduct training and oversee the lifts when four pallets were moved in one day on 23 December while the same rigging formation will be used when additional batches of facade materials arrive in the coming weeks. In the meantime, the rig has been stored fully assembled, taking up minimal space on LSC Facades’ busy construction site.

He added: “Although it is fairly unusual to see this rig used in an urban construction scenario like this, it is a common solution for lifting sections of modular buildings. One-over-two systems are particularly commonplace in the oil and gas sector for skid lifting systems where there are four lift-

LSC Facades were familiar with Modulift having taken earlier delivery of a beam from the manufacturer, on hire from another supplier.

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WORLD NEWS

125 Twin-Engine Mid-Size Corporate Jet Successfully Lifted The 55t tensile calibration machine at the Camarillo, California facility

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he British Aerospace 125 twin-engine mid-size corporate jet was successfully lifted from storage and positioned on foundation slabs overlooking the runway where it will serve as a gate guardian.Rapid Response, a UK-based contract lift specialist, was provided with a scope of work by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) Defence Supply Chain Operations and Movements (DSCOM) for whom it is a contracted service provider.

Paul Barber, Managing Director, Rapid Response, explained that the shape and size of the plane, weighing 6 tonnes, did not present complications as it had built-in lift points and a documented lifting scheme. However, the biggest challenges were presented by the active airport environment and the elements, both of which had to be carefully monitored.

Additionally, the lift was to be executed in a MoD facility meaning an extensive lift plan was required and all possible risks to its safe completion eliminated.

For example, it was a requirement that the LTM 1095 had 25% spare capacity.

One of Rapid Response’s appointed persons, Chris Livesey, attended the site three weeks prior to the lift to carry out a site survey. Livesey created a safe system of work for lifting the plane, including selecting a suitable crane.

KranXpert created the crane calculation drawings.

Barber said: “Our lift supervisor briefed the engineers responsible for the plane on the lift day and everyone involved in the task was given clear instructions

The 6-tonne BAe 125 had built-in lift points and a documented lifting scheme

on their responsibilities. A project engineer was supplied to liaise between the lift supervisor, air traffic control and the emergency services whilst the lift took place.”

Rapid Response had a maximum weight from the plane specification sheets and an estimated weight based on the items removed prior to display.

However, Barber explained that there was still an unknown quantity in the amount of ballast required to keep the plane level during the lift. From storage to the new foundation slabs, the plane had to be moved 22 metres across a grassed area of the airfield.

Barber added: “The lifting points were fixed by the plane’s manufacture so the only way to correct the centre of gravity was to place ballast in the nose cone and cockpit of the plane in the form of 25kg hand weights. Several trial lifts were carried out to get the balance correct.”

When a weather window was chosen to complete the lift, Rapid Response had a lift supervisor and two riggers on site, while five additional representatives of the MoD and the Ainscough crane operator completed the lift team.

The BAe 125 was part of the famous 32 squadron and was retired from the RAF in 2015. Of the final four operational aircraft, three were put up for sale by the MoD and one was installed as a new gate guardian at RAF Northolt.

Barber concluded: “We love to be involved in specialist lifts like this. These experiences are few and far between and we are fortunate to have been involved in lots of history-making lifts.”

Rapid Response Stuart Trinder sales@rapidrs.co.uk

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MOBILE CRANES

Built For Purpose

By Tony Stone

The ingenuity of engineers always manifests itself in a situation where a challenge presents itself. In this instance it’s that age old problem of time and money. But, the beauty of this solution is that safety was enhanced.

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ecause time costs money, and project dependencies impose tight deadlines, creating pressures to deliver, especially if penalties are written into the contract, people tend to be in a hurry, and this is when accidents happen. Such incidents always costs a lot of money, and often results in injuries, and even death.

The solution then is to design and engineer a crane that can be setup in as short a timeframe as possible, lift and carry a substantial load, to a significant height, in all terrains, safely, and as quickly as possible. A tall order? Not for the engineers at Tadano. They created the Mantis, an innovative crane design that satisfies all of the above solution criteria. Working on the 80:20 rule, the Mantis safely delivers the toughest 80 percent of mobile crane lifts, in the mud, and on dry land, limited only by extreme heights.

The four Mantis telescopic boom crawler crane models, providing 30, 40, 70 and 100 ton lift capacities, give a variation in capability to suit the pocket and/or project scope. The recently announced and fifth Tadano Mantis, the GTC-1200 (120 ton), was named a winner in the Crane Category for Leadership in Lifting Equipment and Aerial Platforms (LLEAP) Awards.

What is unique about the design of the Mantis is its heavy duty rugged carbody frame with extra strong track extension cylinders to allow the tracks to extend outwards to widen the crane’s footprint (see specifications below).

The two welded steel side frames are paired with a track group, which allows the extension and retraction to be hydraulically controlled from the

Table 1: Model specifications (summary)

Model Feature

GTC-300EX

GTC-400EX

GTC-700EX

Crane capacity

27 t at 3.0 m

40 t at 3.0 m

70 t at 3.0 m

Main boom

3-section,

4-section,

4-section,

10.0 m -24.4 m

10.4 m - 32.0 m

11.4 m - 34.0 m

Extension boom

6.1 m*

9.1 m*

9.1 m*

Jib section boom

6.1 m*

6.1 m*

6.1 m*

The uniquely designed carbody frame that gives the Mantis a more stable weight distribution

cab. Each track has two top and twelve bottom sealed rollers. The frame Idler is oil-filled and self lubricating with a spring type tensioner. The track Shoes are 900 mm, 3-bar semi grousers.

All of this makes the crane that much more stable and obviates the need for outriggers and the time and process to prepare the ground for outriggers.

Each side frame contains an operator controlled, two-speed track drive with a hydraulic axial piston motor and parking brake. The travel system GTX-1000EX provides skid steering 100 t at 2.5 m and counter rotation. In 4-section, the hands of a trained operator, this gives the 12.8 m – 39.0 m Mantis excellent control 9.1 m* and maneuverability.

6.1 m*

Main winch: Rope Diameter & Length 14 mm x 183 m

16 mm x 183 m

19 mm x 213 m

22 mm x 260 m

69.5 kN (1st layer)

78.2 kN (1st layer)

106.8 kN (1st layer)

Single line pull

49.9 kN (1st layer)

Single line speed

69.8 m/min (4th layer) 75.0 m/min (4th layer) 68.6 m/min (4th layer) 97.2 m/min (4th layer)

Auxiliary winch: Rope Diameter & Length 14 mm x 91 m

16 mm x 107 m

19 mm x 107 m

22 mm x 152 m

69.5 kN (1st layer)

78.2 kN (1st layer)

83.2 kN (1st layer)

Single line pull

53.4 kN (1st layer)

Single line speed

65.2 m/min (4th layer) 75.0 m/min (4th layer) 68.6 m/min (4th layer) 123.4 m/min (4thlayer)

Retracted Frame

3.94 m

3.66 m

3.81 m

3.94 m

Extended Frame

6.44 m

5.59 m

5.72 m

6.44 m

Travel Speed

2.6 km/h–4.0 km/h

1.3 km/h-2.1 km/h

1.0 km/h–2.8 km/h

0.7 km/h–2.0 km/h

Gradeability

53%

68%

68%

60o

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The key benefit of these features is a far quicker and safer setup process to get the crane operational. It also gives the crane good weight distribution and a low centre of gravity, making it more than 30% less dependent on counterweights. However, in cases where counterweights are needed e.g. the tracks are retracted in a pick and carry situation, two rear-mounted

Because the crane is track mounted, its pick and carry load capability extends to uneven ground and rough terrain, and in 360o slew conditions.

Operators cab The spacious cab and simple controls offer a more comfortable and functional working environment. The cab is a fully-enclosed, air conditioned all-steel modular cab with lockable swinging door, acoustical lining, anti-slip floor and tinted safety glass. The cab itself tilts 20° as and when work requires this feature. Rear view cameras, appropriately mounted, provide the operator with a clear view of the rear of the crane and environs. The three rear-mounted remote control work lights are typically used to install or remove the counterweights. Inside the cab, dash instrumentation includes tachometer, voltmeter, oil pressure gauge, temperature gauge, hour meter and fuel gauge.

Indicators are provided for crane level, load moment, drum rotation, air filter restriction, hydraulic oil temperature measurement, filter restriction, engine oil pressure and temperature.

Winches The crane is equipped with two winches – a main and an auxiliary (see specifications below). These winches are planetary geared two-speed winches that include a bent axis hydraulic mo-

the pre-registered boom angle (upper limit, lower limit), lifting height and load radius.

The GTC700EX 70t Mantis Telescopic Boom Crawler Crane

tor, multi-disc internal brake, counterbalance valve, grooved drum and cable follower. Drum rotation indicators are located in the cab.

Swing

The Mantis telescopic boom crawler crane sets a global standard for dependability, versatility and performance. At the heart of these machines, which are over-sized to handle the toughest jobs, year-in and year-out, are powerful state-of-the-art hydraulics coupled with diesel engines to meet the most rigorous of project demands. Tadano Mantis Corporation remains one of the few crane makers prepared and equipped to work with contractors and project engineers to develop customized lifting solutions that meet the most unusual of project challenges. Thanks

The crane’s swing is controlled by a gear motor driving a planetary gear reducer with a shaft mounted pinion and an external gear shear ball slew bearing bolted to the superstructure and the carbody. This allows the superstructure to rotate 360°. The swing speed varies between 0 and 2.2 rpm. The swing parking brake is a spring applied failsafe brake with hydraulic release that is controlled from the operators cab. The swing service brake, while the crane is in operation, is hydraulically applied and controlled through a foot actuated pedal by the operator.

Load moment indicator

Load Moment Indicator

The AML-C load moment indicator allows the operator to simultaneously monitor boom angle, boom length, operating pressure of the elevating cylinder, crane inclination angle, track extension width, counterweight configuration, rated lifting capacity and present hook load. With the crane inclination angle provided while the operator is travelling under the load, AML-C provides the corresponding rated lifting capacity on the screen. The work range alarm function warns the operator when the crane approaches

to the versatile combination of heavy duty telescopic booms, hydraulically extendable crawlers, and extremely compact dimensions, Mantis cranes can often get closer to a job than bulkier, fixed length lattice boom crawler cranes or rubber-tired cranes that need outriggers to work effectively.

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counterweights (7,938 kg each) must be installed. This is achieved hydraulically by the crane itself, by operating a handheld remote controller, and without the need of a support crane.

CONTAINER HANDLING CRANES

Container Handling Cranes Cantilever or fixed or on rail/s either inland or at a harbor

Containers With ISO containers weighing specified weights, lifting them manually is just not an option - no matter how many employees you have willing to show off their strength.

For lifting a container onto a truck you need a container lifter. There are many variations of these, some of them attached to trucks, and some of them freestanding.

The idea of a container handler is to move a full sized laden or full containers around a warehouse. These are found in the export and import materials handling depots.

Container crane A container crane is a large dockside gantry crane found at container terminals for loading and unloading of containers from container ships.

Container cranes consist of a supporting framework that can traverse the length of a quay or yard, and a moving platform called a ‘spreader.’ The spreader can be lowered down on top of a container and locks onto the container’s four locking points using a ‘twistlock’ mechanism.

Reach stacker Mobile machines specially designed to move and stack containers, including the forklift counter balance types where a RCI must be fitted, whether the spreader is manual or automatic A Reach stacker is one of the most flexible handling solutions designed to operate in small or medium sized ports.

Reach stackers are able to transport a container over short distances very quickly and pile them in various rows. Reach stackers have gained ground in container handling in most markets because of their flexibility and higher stacking and storage capacity when compared to lift trucks.

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By Ken Greenwood, LEEASA,ken@leeasa.co.za

Rubber-tyred gantry cranes (RTG) are the specialized equipment for yard handling of standard containers. They are the most common yard handling system at the world's largest container terminals and specialized container storage yards with annual capacity requirements up to millions of TEUs. RTG’s are an economical solution when straddling multiple lanes of rail/road and/or container storage, or when maximum storage density in the container stack is desired.

Straddle carriers All mobile self propelled tyre type machines similar to gantry cranes A Straddle Carrier is a non road-going vehicle for use in port terminals and intermodal yards used for stacking and moving containers. Straddles pick and carry containers while straddling their load and connecting to the top lifting points via a container spreader.

These machines have the ability to stack containers up to four high and are capable of speeds up to 30 km/h with a laden container.

Truck mounted side loading container carriers A truck mounted side loading crane is used for the loading, unloading and transport of ISO standard containers. The truck is usually fitted with balancing arms to prevent it from rocking over in the process of loading or unloading the container.

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RTG (Rubber Tyre Gantry)

CHAIN BLOCKS & LEVER HOISTS

Chain Blocks & Lever Hoists

These units, often incorrectly referred to as block and tackle, are portable lifting machines, or hand hoists and now defined as hand powered lifting devices in the new DMR 18, which became effective 30 September 2015. These units are included in the DOL requirements for annual load testing by Registered LME and LMIs.

SANS 500 specifies the inspection, examination and load testing requirements for these units in use.

SANS 1636 and SANS 1594 covers the manufacturing requirements for lever hoists and chain blocks respectively. It is important to note that if a supplier or OEM states that his hoist conforms to either SANS 1636 or SANS 1594, he must adhere to marking, certification and other quality requirements as specified in the respective SANS. It is also important to note that the short link, alloy steel load chain used on hoists must be calibrated and hardened to the OEM manufacturing standard and marked in accordance with the standard. .Hand chain is mild steel, extra long link and calibrated to suit the hand wheel pockets.

SANS 1636 and SANS 1594 covers the manufacturing requirements for lever hoists and chain blocks respectively.

By Piet Otto, LEEASA, potto@icon.co.za

Cable, or wire rope pullers

Cable pullers have come a long way from its humble beginnings, which consisted mainly of blunt force or using an arrangement of pulleys and levers by the operator and other forms of leverage to pull or winch loads. Cable pullers are now offered in a variety of styles and ranges, and are easy to use, reliable and safe if used correctly!

It must be stressed that some of these units are not designed for lifting as such and can only be used for lifting if tested and properly certified for lifting by the OEM. Cheap industrial units, mainly sold in hardware stores, must also not be confused with “Tirfor� type cable pullers which are used in industry and mining for lifting and winching.

The cable puller is ideal for construction, maintenance, power utilization, cargo securement and other applications such as DIY home projects. Cable pullers are available in a variety of sizes, and with different load capacities. Similar to lever hoists, pipes may not be attached to the handle of the puller to increase leverage and only one person should operate the handle. Many cable pullers are manufactured from heavy duty steel with an automatic or notch-by-notch release mechanism and only wire rope, specified by the OEM should be used on the unit.

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Chain blocks are normally used in a production environment in a work shop, plant or mine. Manufacturers recommend that chain blocks be used for vertical lifting only and the load must never be lifted with a chain block, at an angle. Also note the difference between side loading and angular loading of hoists.

In practice chain blocks are often abused leading to damage and even failure. It is essential that price must not be the deciding factor and that only proper certified, branded and superior quality chain blocks must be used.

Chain blocks must be supplied with certificates of test and must conform to a Standard, such as SANS, ISO, DIN or JIS for example and must be branded with a unique serial number and other details as required by the Standard.

Modern chain blocks can be fitted with overload protection in the form of a slip clutch built in to the hand wheel to prevent overloading.

Although regarded as lifting machines and therefore only legally required to undergo thorough six monthly examinations, it is highly recommended that these units be visually, inspected, at least at three monthly intervals Inspections should be recorded, by the appointed inspector, in a proper inspection register. Chain blocks and lever hoists are typically manufactured to a factor of safety of 4:1

Lever hoists

Lever hoists are normally used for maintenance operations and on construction sites to lift, lower, drag or tension loads. Lever hoists can be used for vertical as well as horizontal and incline lifting but the load must always be in a straight line from top to bottom hooks. The unit is operated by a handle, whereas a chain block is operated by pulling the hand chain and the operator can be positioned away from the unit, depending on the length of hand chain used. In practice lever hoists are often abused leading to damage and even failure. It is essential that price must not be the deciding factor and that only proper certified, branded and superior quality lever hoists must be used. Similar to chain blocks, lever hoists must be supplied with the same certification, marking and other requirements as stated above. Modern lever hoists can also be fitted with overload protection in the form of a slip clutch built in to the lever hoist handle to prevent overloading. Although regarded as lifting machines and therefore only legally required to undergo thorough six monthly examinations, it is highly recommended that these units be visually, inspected, at least at three monthly intervals Inspections should be recorded, by the appointed inspector, in a proper inspection register.

It is recommended that hoists are only purchased from suppliers or distributors that have been appointed by the manufacturer or his appointed agent. These units must be regarded as safety critical items and failure of sub-standard hoists can lead to injury, damage or even result in a fatality.

The correct use as well as proper inspection and maintenance is also critical.

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Chain Blocks

OVERHEAD, GANTRY & PORTAL CRANES

Overhead, Gantry & Portal Cranes

By Ken Greenwood LEEASA, ken@leeasa.co.za

Free standing and/or permanently attached jib cranes Free standing jib cranes are engineered to stand by themselves on a concrete foundation without building support.

They allow for 360Ëš rotation and can be base plate mounted, foundation mounted, or sleeve insert mounted. Standard capacities are from 1/2 to 5 tonnes.

Other types of jib cranes include a mast type and wall mounted jib crane. Mast type is where the mast is supported at the top and bottom by the overhead building steel and floor. Wall mounted jib cranes only offer 200Ëš of rotation and their design can be either cantilever or tie rod supported.

Gantry cranes A gantry crane is a type of crane which lifts objects by a hoist that is fitted in a trolley and can move horizontally on a rail or pair of rails fitted under a beam. Workstation gantry cranes are designed to lift smaller items around a working area in a warehouse or workshop, whereas rail-mounted gantry cranes are commonly found in steel factory applications such as steel yards, paper mills or locomotive repair shops.

The rail-mounted gantry crane functions similarly to an overhead bridge crane, but has rails installed on the ground and gantry-style legs to support the crane. The picture shows a half gantry, half overhead crane.

Goliath cranes Goliath cranes are adapted to applications where overhead runways would be very long, costly to erect, and difficult to maintain in alignment. Where the installation is only temporary, a Goliath crane can be moved to a new location with less trouble or expenses than an overhead crane and its runway.

Also, it is comparatively easy and inexpensive to extend the length of the runway and thus, increases the working area of the crane. Most gantry crane installations are outdoors. The initial cost of a Goliath crane, which may be double that of an overhead crane, must be equated against the additional cost of an overhead runway. The picture shows a cantilever overhang crane.

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An overhead crane, also known as a bridge crane, is a type of crane where the hook-and-line mechanism runs along a horizontal beam that itself runs along two widely-separated rails.

Often it is in a long factory building and runs along rails along the building’s two long walls. It is similar to a gantry crane. Overhead cranes typically consist of a hoist to lift the items, the bridge, which spans the area covered by the crane, and a trolley to move along the bridge.

Rail mounted cranes Rail-mounted gantry cranes (RMG) are specialised yard container handling machines.

An RMG travels on rails to lift and stack 20 or 40’ containers in the yard area. The container is lifted by a spreader attached to cables. Rail mounted cranes come in a variety of models with different spans and overhangs.

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This crane is specifically designed for intensive container stacking due to its automation and less need for human handling. Compared to the Rubber Tyred Gantry crane (RTG), the RMG has the advantage of being driven by electrical power, it’s cleaner, has bigger lifting capacity, and higher gantry traveling speed with cargo. Railmounted gantry cranes are particularly effective for rail/ road transhipments 1:39of PMlarge Pagequantities 1 of containers.

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OVERHEAD, GANTRY & PORTAL CRANES

Overhead cranes

BLOCKS

Specialised Industrial Supplies Tel: (011) 792-5226 Fax: (011) 792-5660 Email: michael@liftilash.co.za Web: www.liftlash.co.za CHAINS

Crosby Europe NV Tel: +32 (0)15 75 71 25 Fax: +32 (0)15 75 37 64 Email: salesbelgium@thecrosbygroup.com Web: www.thecrosbygroup. com CRANE HIRE

Tel: (016) 1101/3 Delta Crane and 971 Plant Hire (Pty) Ltd Tel: (016) 971-1101 Fax: (016) 971-1088 Email: deltap@lantic.net Web: www.deltacrane.co.za

MAGNETS

Morris Material Handling SA (pty) LTD Tel: (011) 748 1000 Fax: (011) 748 1093 Email: Sales@morris.co.za Web: www.morris.co.za

LIFTING POINT

Renttech Tel: (011) 824-0410 Fax: (011)824-0427 Web: www.renttechsa.co.za

Crosby Europe NV Tel: +32 (0)15 75 71 25 Fax: +32 (0)15 75 37 64 Email: salesbelgium@thecrosbygroup.com Web: www.thecrosbygroup. com

Toco Lifting Tel: (011) 345-8800 Fax: (011) 872-2157 Email: sales@toco.co.za Web: www.tocolifting.co.za

LIFTING TACKLE

FORKLIFTS

HOISTS

Becker Mining Africa Tel: (011) 617-63 00 Fax: 011 908-58 06 Email: info@ za.becker-mining. com Web: www.za.becker-mining. com

Linde Material Handling Tel: (011) 723-7000 Fax: (011) 608-1446 Email: info@linde-mh.co.za Web: www.linde-mh.co.za

Searle Hoist & Tool Tel: (011) 882-2000 Fax: (011) 882-2037 Email: rjd.esjhb@mweb.co.za Web: www.edwardsearle.co.za

Culmen Consultants Tel: (012) 804-8244 Fax: (012) 804-1835 Email: info@culmen.co.za Web: www.culmen.co.za

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FB Mining and Lifting Tel: 014 596 - 6535 Fax: 014 596 - 5449 Email: christo@fbmining.co.za Website: www.fbmining.co.za

Cooper & Cooper Tel: (011) 493-4355 Fax: (011) 493-0641 Email: info@coopergroup.co.za Web: www.coopergroup. co.za LOADERS

WH Lifting and Handling Tel: (011) 315-0227 Fax: (011) 315-2937 Email: info@whlifting.co.za Web: www.whlifting.co.za MOBILE CRANE

600 SA Tel: (011) 966-2000 Fax: 086 601 2607 Email:jannv@eiegroup.co.za Web: www.eiegroup.co.za

COTAC Oy Tel: +358400699469 Fax: +358420166959 Website: www.crane.fi Email: office@crane.fi

Tel: (016) 971 1101/3

Delta Crane and Plant Hire (Pty) Ltd Tel: (016) 971-1101 Fax: (016) 971-1088 Email: deltap@lantic.net Web: www.deltacrane.co.za

INSPECTION

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Scaw Metals Group Tel: (011) 601-8400 Fax: (011) 601 8405 Email: info@scaw.co.za Web: www.scaw.co.za

Link-Belt Cranes Tel: (011) 966-2545 Email: rowans@eiegroup.co.za Web: www.eiegroup.co.za

Palfinger Southern Africa Tel: 011 608 3670 Fax: 011 824 3938 Email: sales@palfingerafrica. co.za Web: www.palfinger.co.za MOBILE CRANE SPARES

CRANES

DIRECT CRANES DIRECT Tel: (011) 894 8056 Fax: (011) 894 8057 Email: sales@cranesdirect. co.za Web: www.cranesdirect.co.za OVERHEAD CRANE

AJM Engineering Services Tel: (011) 453-0728/29 Fax: (011) 453-0757 Email: info@ajmengineering. co.za www.ajmengineering.co.za

Materials Handling Lifting Equipment Tel: 021 556 0498 Cell: 082 490 5453—AH Email: liftng@bluecranes.co.za Web: www.bluecranes.co.za

Demag Cranes Tel: (011) 898-3500 Fax: (011) 898-3533 Email: Enquiry.sa@terex.com Web: www.demagcranes.co.za

ProCrane (Pty) Ltd Tel: (011) 394-5550 Fax: (011) 394-7489 Email: sales@procrane.co.za Web: www.procrane.co.za

FB Crane Builders & Repairs Tel: (011) 902 3271 Email: info@fbcranes.co.za Web: www.fbcranes.co.za

Verlinde Cranes Tel: 086 183 7543 Fax: 086 654 7355 Email: verlinde@iafrica.com Web: www.verlinde.co.za

Konecranes Tel: (011) 864-2800 Cell: 076 403 3184 Email: john.macdonald@konecranes.com Web: www.konecranes.co.za

Stahl Cranes & Hoists Tel: (011) 900-1085 Fax: (011) 868-4818 Email: sales@stahlcranes.co.za Web: www.stahlcranes.co.za

Morris Material Handling SA (pty) LTD Tel: (011) 748 1000 Fax: (011) 748 1093 Email: Sales@morris.co.za Web: www.morris.co.za

Condra Cranes Fax: 086-669-2372 Tel: + 27 11 776 6000 Email: sales@condra.co.za www.condra.co.za

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RGM Cranes Tel: (011) 422-3690 Fax: (011) 420-3712 Email: admin@rgm.co.za Web: www.rgmcranes.co.za PLATFORMS

Palfinger Southern Africa Tel: 011 608 3670 Fax: 011 824 3938 Email: sales@palfingerafrica. co.za Web: www.palfinger.co.za

Tel: +27 (0)11 966 2000 www.eiegroup.co.za

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REFURBISHMENTS

CJH Cranes, Equipment and Plant (Gauteng) Pty Ltd Tel: +27 (0) 11 963 0670 Fax: +27 (0) 86 619 7755 Email: hans@cjhcranes.co.za Web: www.cjhcranes.co.za

RIGGING

CJH Cranes, Equipment and Plant (Gauteng) Pty Ltd Tel: +27 (0) 11 963 0670 Fax: +27 (0) 86 619 7755 Email: hans@cjhcranes.co.za Web: www.cjhcranes.co.za

FB Mining and Lifting Tel: 014 596 - 6535 Fax: 014 596 - 5449 Email: christo@fbmining.co.za Website: www.fbmining.co.za

Global Learning Services Tel: 087 808 7385 Fax: 0865 117 688 Email: info@globaltraining. co.za Web: www.globaltraining.co.za

TOWER CRANES

REPAIRS, MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE

CJH Cranes, Equipment and Plant (Gauteng) Pty Ltd Tel: +27 (0) 11 963 0670 Fax: +27 (0) 86 619 7755 Email: hans@cjhcranes.co.za Web: www.cjhcranes.co.za

Rusch Crane Repairs Tel: +31 (0)227 540027 Email: rsc@rusch.to Web: www.rusch.to REPAIRS, MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE

Rigging Academy Tel: (011) 824-5172 Fax: (011) 824-6172 Email: arni@me.co.za Web: www.mme.co.za TELESCOPIC CRANES

Palfinger Southern Africa Tel: 011 608 3670 Fax: 011 824 3938 Email: sales@palfingerafrica. co.za Web: www.palfinger.co.za TESTING

Palfinger Southern Africa Tel: 011 608 3670 Fax: 011 824 3938 Email: sales@palfingerafrica. co.za Web: www.palfinger.co.za

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Culmen Consultants Tel: (012) 804-8244 Fax: (012) 804-1835 Email: info@culmen.co.za Web: www.culmen.co.za

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CJH Cranes, Equipment and Plant (Gauteng) Pty Ltd Tel: +27 (0) 11 963 0670 Fax: +27 (0) 86 619 7755 Email: hans@cjhcranes.co.za Web: www.cjhcranes.co.za

Torre Lifting Solutions Tel: (011) 822-8782 Fax: (011) 627 2600 Email: info@torreindustries. com Web: www.torreindustries.com TRAINING

Crosby Europe NV Tel: +32 (0)15 75 71 25 Fax: +32 (0)15 75 37 64 Email: salesbelgium@thecrosbygroup.com Web: www.thecrosbygroup. com

LMI Academy Tel: (011) 475-5876 Fax: 086 605 7522 Email: info@lmi-academy.co.za Web: www.lmi-academy.co.za

Lifting Operator Training Centre (LOTC) Tel: 011 868 1723 Fax: 011 868 1734 Email: jaco@lotc.co.za Web: www.lotc.co.za

Phakamisa Safety Consultants Tel: (011) 462-9620/1 Fax: (011) 462-9620 Email: potto@icon.co.za Web: www.phakamisasafety. co.za

Uthingo training centre Tel : 0312014174 Fax : 0866195035 Email : info@uthingotraining. co.za Web: www.uthingotraining. co.za

LIFTING CONFERENCE Lifting Equipment Engineering Association of South Africa

Book Your Seat Now!!!

Some of the topics that will be covered: OSH ACT Mine Health and Safety ACT SANS Standards NCOP DMR 18

DATE: 13-14 September 2016 VENUE: Electra Mining Nasrec, Johannesburg

For more information contact

Surita Marx, Email: info@liftingafrica.co.za, Cell: 083 281 5761, Tel: (011) 047-2400

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