INDUSTRY NEWS
INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS Kemach Equipment cements partnership with Liebherr Kemach Equipment is the appointed South African partner to Liebherr for the sales and aftersales service of construction and earthmoving machinery. Les Lothian, CEO of Kemach Equipment, is galvanised by the partnership, saying, “Our experienced sales team is now equipped to provide current and future customers with a 360-degree solution to construction and earthmoving needs with the strong product line that Liebherr is bringing to us.” Tendayi Kudumba, General Manager – Earthmoving at Liebherr-
Africa, is equally enthused by the partnership: “Liebherr and Kemach are two household names in the earthmoving equipment industry. We will leverage each other’s strengths to provide customers in South Africa with a high-end product that is backed by unparalleled aftersales support.” As part of the distributorship agreement, Kemach will distribute the full Liebherr range of
earthmoving equipment, including excavators (20 – 100 tons), wheel loaders (10,4 – 25 tons), dozers (20 – 73 tons) and a line of telescopic handlers.
FORKLIFT TRUCK
HEAVY EQUIPMENT
REACH TRUCK
TOW TRACTOR
STACKER
PALLET TRUCK
With over 70 years of trusted machinery development and building across more than 10 industries, Liebherr products are a vital addition to the Kemach Equipment family and with this partnership, Kemach Equipment can continue with its promise to be the best business decision for its customers. Kemach Equipment offers a diverse range of world-class brands deployable across several industries of the South African economy and remains a chosen sales, aftersales and service supplier to many industry-leading original equipment manufacturers.
Kemach Equipment, +27 (0) 11 826 6710, info@kemach.co.za, www.kemach.co.za
CHAIN HOIST
OZ Lifting expands stainless steel range
Lubrication free
OZ Lifting Products LLC has added to its ever-growing stainless steel range with a 0.5-ton capacity manual chain hoist and trolley. The Winona, Minnesota-based manufacturer already has 1-ton and 2-ton versions of both products, in addition to beam clamps in the same capacities, all of which are made from stainless steel. The manual hoist is the centrepiece of the stainless-steel range. Like other products in the line, the 0.5ton version is designed for lifting and pulling. The hoist is lightweight and minimal effort is required to
lift loads, but it is durable enough for some of the most demanding marketplaces. The trolley, meanwhile, fits most common I-, S- and W-beams; end-users have different types of beams depending on the construction requirements of the building or structure where the lifting equipment will be installed and employed. Steve Napieralski, president at OZ Lifting, said: “We’ve had increasing demand for lower capacity products, so I’m pleased to offer 0.5-ton versions of both the manual chain hoist and trolley. As always, we will continue to listen to our dealers and end users, and I wouldn’t be surprised if 0.25-ton, 3-ton and even 5-ton versions are put to market in the future.” The 3-ton and 5-ton capacity stainless steel hoist and trolley are already available as a special order. There is no specific application for this kind of manual hoist and trolley, beyond the fact that stainless steel is used in corrosive environments, including wastewater treatment plants, saltwater, or wash-down applications. Napieralski pointed out other key features of both products. The minimum headroom for the chain hoist is 37.5 cm (14.8 in.) with a
head weight of only 2.7 kg (16 lbs.), offering 680 g (1.5 lbs.) per ft. of lift. Standard heights of lift are 3-metre (10 ft.), 4.5-metre (15 ft.), 6-metre (20 ft.), and 9-metre (30 ft.), although custom lengths are available upon request.
iglide for Heavy loads
Regardless, all products are rigged in the USA. The trolley, meanwhile, weighs 8.6 kg (19 lbs.) and fits on a 6.6 cm (2.6 in.) flange width. The products require a similar maintenance program as their steel counterparts, Napieralski explained. He also stressed the importance of adhering to maintenance and inspection programs, especially if the equipment is being operated in a highly corrosive environment. OZ Lifting outlines these requirements in an owner’s manual, included with every shipment, along with test certification. As the documentation states, the product meets a range of standards, including the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).
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Both the 0.5-ton capacity manual chain hoist and trolley are in stock and ready to ship.
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OZ Lifting Products, sales@ozliftingproducts.com, www.OZLiftingProducts.com
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