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100 % electric, 100 % flexible John Melegatti p. 6 Companies > Kaitek srl Focus on bauma > PALFINGER
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A flash... of genius Elisa Montori e Riccardo Bulgarelli p. 18 Focus on bauma > Hinowa
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Italian specialties Miriam Spada
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Made in Italy for eco-sustainability Miriam Spada
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IPAF
IPAF to launch 2019 Global Safety Campaign at bauma The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) will officially launch its 2019 global safety campaign at the giant bauma construction equipment showcase near Munich, Germany, 8-14 April 2019. This is an ideal opportunity to engage the European industry and promote safer use of MEWPs. The IPAF stand is confirmed as 711 in C4 hall of the exhibition site and will offer a chance for delegates to review the updated IPAF MEWPs for Managers course, which is available for the first time as eLearning. As was the case with many of IPAF’s event appearances throughout 2018, the stand will feature a sophisticated MEWP simulator, to help showcase some of the recommendations of the recently published IPAF eXtended Reality (XR) Strategy document. IPAF will also offer updated safety and technical guidance, a selection of Andy Access safety posters and accompanying Toolbox Talks, and visitors to the IPAF stand will also be able to pick up copies of the latest IPAF
magazines for 2019 in English, German and Italian, and be able to take advantage of a special discounted rate when pre-ordering the 2019 IPAF Global Powered Access Rental Marketreports. Meanwhile, the larger-than-life Andy Access mascot will once again be in attendance, inviting exhibition-goers to pose for selfies and encouraging visitors to come to visit the stand to meet IPAF representatives, to try the interactive demonstrations or to pick up a range of safety materials including stickers, posters, leaflets and publications. The IPAF 2019 safety campaign has been created to address the increase in accidents while operating a MEWP alongside or on roadways. This trend has been identified through IPAF’s accident reporting project, and is a significant cause of work at height accidents in Europe. Based on real-world incidents the campaign will emphasise the effectiveness of planning and traffic management to
reduce the danger of operating near pedestrians and vehicle traffic. Tim Whiteman, CEO & MD of IPAF, comments: “The eyes of the world will be on bauma, with upwards of halfa-million visitors expected across the week-long event, so it’s a truly unique opportunity for IPAF to showcase the latest advances in its training programme and its safety and technical guidance. It’s exciting that once again we will be able to utilise the latest technology developed by one of our member firms to showcase the awesome power of MEWP simulators in enhancing training, and to share the latest important IPAF publications including IPAF-Journal in German and the UK’s IPAF Powered Access magazine. “Visitors to the IPAF stand will also learn about the latest global safety campaign based on IPAF’s most recent accident analysis. Beyond the campaign IPAF always aims to help managers plan for and supervise work at height, and for operators to use MEWPs safely and effectively. “IPAF’s safety and technical guidance is available in many languages and our staff are available to help with any queries. The evidence is clear that working at height is significantly safer when using a MEWP.” For more details about IPAF’s global MEWP safety campaigns visit www.ipaf.org/safe and for more details about IPAF at bauma 2019 and all upcoming event appearances see www.ipaf.org/ events.
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Liebherr-France SAS invests 5 million Euro in new assembly line Liebherr-France SAS in Colmar has put a new assembly line into operation. It is based on the principles of lean management, and will thus contribute to further improvements in quality and productivity. Overall, the company has invested five million Euro in the XY-metrelong production line.
With logistical means that are optimally geared to production, the new assembly line achieves average cycle times of 155 minutes per station with an output of 5 excavators each day. Altogether, the “R3” assembly line has 26 work stations and 9 preassembly stations synchronised with the main line.
The main task of the new line is to produce the latest generation of Liebherr crawler excavators, which was launched on the market worldwide this year as the “Generation 8”. The product line consists of the R 922, R 924, R 926, R 930, R 934, R 938 and R 945 models.
Liebherr-France SAS today With a workforce of over 1500 employees and annual production of 2000 machines, Liebherr-France SAS in Colmar is the main production location for earthmoving crawler excavators in the Liebherr Group. The standard pro-
duction range comprises around thirty crawler excavator models, from the R 914 Compact to the R 980 SME for earthmoving work and for use in mining. Production also includes a large number of special machines for special work requirements, such as, for example, the deconstruction of buildings, material handling, maritime applications (pontoons) or tunnel construction applications, as well as electric excavators. The crawler excavators with an operating weight of 14 to 100 tonnes are equipped with Liebherr engines with power of 90 to 420 kW.
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Normally exceptional CTS offers exceptional transportation, lifting, assembly and handling services with the professionalism and experience of highly qualified staff Miriam Spada
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INFO CTS S.p.A. Head office Via dello Stagnino, 6/8 48125 Roncalceci (RA) Tel. +39 0544 569611 Fax. +39 0544 569696 www.ctstrasporti.it
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TS S.p.A. is a transport and forwarding company that pools several specialized firms, aimed to meet quickly and efficiently the different needs of the clients, providing a complete cycle service with the guarantee of the best safety standards.
Services: ▶▶ Planning & Engineering ▶▶ Lifting & Transporting ▶▶ Assembling & Positioning ▶▶ Weighing & Testing.
Locations: ▶▶ Head office: Ravenna ▶▶ Branches: Venice and Genoa ▶▶ Operations: wherever needed.◀
The company in specialized in oversize and heavy haulages, industrial handling operations and lifting activities, and works in different branches, including industrial installation and relocations, ceramic, power, oli&gas, shipbuilding and civil engineering. In all of these areas CTS has a deep experience, constantly enriched trough the search for advanced solutions, to always offer the best service.
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Always focussed on quality and safety, CTS has been certified according to the UNI EN ISO 9001:2015, while the OHSAS 18001:2008 and UNI EN ISO 14001:2015 is going to be obtained. Numbers: ▶▶ 80 SPMT axles Scheuerle ▶▶ 3 0 modular axles 3,00 meters width ▶▶ 12 modular axles 2,75 meters width ▶▶ 24 modular axles 2,50 meters width ▶▶ 58 trailers and semitrailers for exceptional transports ▶▶ Cranes ranging from 5 to 300 tons (focussed on indoor activities) ▶▶ Gantry systems (up to 1.100 tons) ▶▶ Jacking systems (up to 1.800 tons) ▶▶ Rolling systems and skidding systems (up to 800 tons) ▶▶ Weighing systems (up to 1.200 tons)
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but by means of a complete electric drive. Driving and working at height emission-free and in a quiet way will no longer cause problems. Thereby,
the RUTHMANN customers have the possibility for example to begin to work early in the morning or in the city during the opening hours without disturbing
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the residents or pedestrians. Even working in closed spaces emissionfree is also possible. Project Manager Thomas Vilain describes the challenge as follows: “It is a steep way from the idea to the completion of the E-STEIGER”. “During the IAA 2018, it was confirmed that not any series manufacturers offer vehicles with electric drive in this weight class. Furthermore, not any series manufacturers will in the future authorize access to its batteries for external consumers,” he explains. “Our search was concentrated on companies modifying combustion engines to electric drives”. After comprehensive research and technical discussions, RUTHMANN has chosen a development partner. “We have found a competent partner in the vehicle conversion company ORTEN Electric-Trucks having together with its partner EFA-S a considerable experience in the modification of Sprinter chassis”, says Thomas Vilain. After the STEIGER has already been completely assembled by RUTHMANN, it will currently be modified by the company Orten in Wittlich in order to be on time for the bauma. As first manufacturer of aerial working platform, RUTHMANN offers a unique concept of electric drive: The traction battery of the Sprinter is simultaneously used for driving
the Steiger. Therefore it requires only one charging device for the complete machine. The charging time by means of a 380 V charging station with 22KW amounts to maximum 4 hours depending on the size of the battery. Even common 230 V sockets can also be employed for charging. The AMPERO TBR 250 E can then be charged on working site by the customer. The battery capacity lasts for a complete working day with for example 100 kilometres in urban traffic plus approximately 30 working cycles corresponding to a continuous operation of the STEIGER of 4 hours. RUTHMANN has in advance and confidentially presented the project
The company Orten Electric-Trucks disassembles completely the Sprinter diesel engine and replaces it by an electric drive
“E-STEIGER” to its long-standing customer GERKEN from Düsseldorf who was immediately deeply impressed by this idea. Christian Gerken is aware of the concerns of his customers. Lots of companies and municipalities work in filled city centres and are afraid of being restricted through ban on diesel vehicles in the future. In order to enable flexible working conditions for its customers and in order to save the environment, Christian Gerken made a quick decision and bought the first RUTHMANN AMPERO TBR 250 E. Thereby, Gerken is once again a forerunner and he will be able from June to rent exclusively to his customers the innovative electric STEIGER AMPERO TBR 250 E.◀
The new RUTHMANN AMPERO is 100 % electrically operated and is therefore filled with current instead of diesel
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ALFINGER has for many years been ‘ALREADY CONNECTED TO THE FUTURE’ and a driver of innovation in the field of Customer Lifting Solutions. In keeping with this motto, PALFINGER will be at bauma 2019 to showcase the latest developments and innovations in the field of digitalization and service all under one roof. The main aim here is to demonstrate just how much digital technology
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of the future is already packed into PALFINGER’s high-tech solutions – from the PALFINGER Connected telematics solutions for optimising crane capacity utilisation (Fleet Monitor and Operator Monitor) and sophisticated control and assistance systems for access platforms and cranes, to augmented-reality support with Smart Eye, which allows service technicians anywhere in the world to communicate with HQ.
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So just like at IAA 2018, PALFINGER’s trade fair stand at bauma 2019 will feature its own dedicated space for digitalization and service, where visitors can experience cutting-edge innovation up close. Special virtual reality (VR) simulators, for example, will give visitors the chance to operate the latest PALFINGER products such as the modular crawler crane, the PK 135.002 TEC 7 heavy-duty crane and PALFINGER access platforms and experience
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2019 to operate. At bauma, the system will be installed on PK 30.002 TEC 7 for visitors to try out for themselves.
New PCC crawler crane series
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for themselves all the benefits in a virtual space. There will also be an additional VR crane simulator featuring a top seat, an electronic joystick control system and the new HPSC-Plus LOAD system. This feature detects the current truck load, thereby making it possible to increase the outreach of the loader crane. Trade fair visitors will also have an opportunity to explore the interface and benefits of PALFINGER Connected telematics solutions along with all the latest developments in the field of PALFINGER service. At bauma 2019, PALFINGER will be showcasing more than 20 different installations on two trade fair stands covering a total area of 1,900 m2.
The future has already begun The digital transformation and a high degree of agility are key that PALFINGER always has one foot in the future. For customers, this means that PALFINGER never stops enhancing and refining products so that they are even easier to handle, can be sched-
uled even more efficiently, feature even smarter technology to facilitate maintenance and are even safer to operate. This interplay of factors can be seen in the fully comprehensive PALFINGER Connected telematics system, which comprises two applications: Fleet Monitor and Operator Monitor. Fleet Monitor is a web application for managers, schedulers and service managers, while Operator Monitor is a mobile app for crane operators. In practice, these two digital tools help to boost efficiency and productivity by showing not only which equipment is in operation, where and for how long but also how the crane and load can be optimally deployed. They thereby ensure the level of transparency required for optimal capacity utilisation, minimal downtime and, in turn, smooth fleet management. Smart Boom Control is the name of the new boom tip controller for loader cranes. Thanks to Smart Boom Control, all the operator has to do is specify the direction of movement of the boom tip, while PALTRONIC calculates the necessary movement combination. This makes cranes equipped with Smart Boom Control much easier
Following the world premiere of the PCC 115.002 at the IAA in Hanover, PALFINGER will now be unveiling the new PCC series at bauma 2019. The PALFINGER Crawler Crane is a true pioneer, specialising in the most challenging of jobs. Its versatility is apparent even when before it reaches the work site, as the crane and crawler can be transported separately and then combined in different ways during operation. This means that depending on the application, the crane can be either mounted on a truck or operated on its own stabilisers without any need for the crawler. This adaptability ensures both maximum flexibility and maximum performance. Whether on impassable terrain, in urban areas, on large construction sites or in confined industrial or indoor environments, the crane is powerful and flexible and can rise to any challenge.
New TEC and SOLID models The high-tech TEC cranes offer a large selection of comfort and assistance systems. The polygonal Pprofile significantly increases performance while maintaining a low dead weight. Ten new TEC models in the 25–37-tonne-metre class offer all the features of a PALFINGER heavy-duty crane and will be available from 2019. The following cranes will be presented: PK 37.002 TEC 7 (with continuous slewing system), PK 35.002 TEC 5 (with rack and pinion slewing system), PK 30.002 TEC 7 (continuous) with Smart Boom Control (see above) and PK 26.002 TEC 3 (with rack and pinion slewing system). In addi-
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tion, with the PK 58.002 TEC 7 prototype, the first ever TEC crane in the 50–60-tonne-metre class will also be unveiled at bauma. Other new models at bauma will include the PK 24.001 SLD 6 and PK 21.501 SLD 3 from the SOLID range, which offer outstanding lifting capacity for simple loading tasks. These will be the first SLD cranes in the heavier 20–25-tonne-metre class. In the heavy-duty crane segment, PALFINGER will be showcasing the PK 135.002 TEC 7. Thanks to its outstanding ratio of lifting capacity to dead weight, this model specialises in heavy loads and tasks that require
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long outreach. Its diverse range of applications includes everything from heavy-duty jobs through to intricate installation work.
Electrification at PALFINGER With the P 370 KS E, PALFINGER is launching the first ever electrically operated access platform. This premium-class platform is quiet, efficient and emissions-free, making it ideal for night-time and indoor work as well as for use on construction sites in urban areas. At the heart of this pioneering access platform is an intelligent energy management system that ensures the smooth interaction of components such as the electric motor with hy-
P 370 KS E
draulic pump and the integrated battery charging system. The P 370 KS E combines a diesel drive system with an electric drive system, which means that it offers the performance and service life of a diesel engine at low operating costs. Also set to be presented at bauma 2019 is the concept of the PK 18502 SH loader crane, which can be operated not only with a plug-in electric drive but also fully autonomously with a battery pack.
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2019 The new access platforms from PALFINGER For the first time ever in the history of PALFINGER access platforms, we will be showcasing a selection of models from the entire global platform portfolio. User-friendliness is the hallmark of the Light class NX, which will be represented at bauma by two new models: the P 220 BK and P 280 CK. These two Light class NX models, which are designed for use in municipal applications and can be operated by anyone holding a standard driving licence, feature an impressive range of operator assistance systems that enable flexible outreach calculation (LMB), high basket loads (300 kg), easy stabiliser control at the vehicle base and, as a result, almost completely intuitive operation. The P 180 BK is also now available. With the P 130 A, PALFINGER has brought the Smart class to the pick-up – with a maximum working height of 13 metres, a maximum lateral outreach of 6.30 metres and a total weight of 3,200 kg. Since the model is extremely userfriendly and learning how to operate it is no trouble at all, it is perfect for the rental market.
With the P 200 AXE, PALFINGER has developed an extremely compact design for access platforms in the Smart class. At a gross weight of 3.5 tonnes and with a length of just 5.39 metres in the transport position, this is the perfect solution for tight spaces.
and, thanks to the many optional features available, they can be very easily adapted in line with highly specialised requirements.
It was at bauma 2016 that PALFINGER unveiled the P 150 AJTK, demonstrating just how easily access platforms can be deployed even on crawlers. Now, PALFINGER is presenting the biggest platform in the Tracked class: the P 250 AJTK, which is designed for working heights of up to 25 metres and rounds off the range. Its compact dimensions make it ideal for sites that are hard for truck-mounted platforms to access. Meanwhile, since the crawlers function independently, the platform is easy to manoeuvre on muddy or uneven terrain. An additional electric variant is ideal for enclosed spaces such as shopping centres, stadia and churches because it produces zero emissions.
In the hookloader family, the PH T 20 TEC 5 is the first telescopic model to be available in the high-tech TEC 5 version. The innovative PAD-Touch cabin controller combines two control concepts: load-moving tasks are controlled by a compact joystick terminal, while all additional functions are operated via the touchscreen, which can also be connected to an optional rear camera for maximum user-friendliness.
Other highlights in PALFINGER’s platform portfolio include the new insulated lifting platform with an outreach of almost 14 metres. These are already being successfully deployed by a number of energy supply companies
About PALFINGER AG For many years PALFINGER has been one of the world’s leading manufacturers of innovative lifting solutions for use on commercial vehicles and in the maritime field. As a multinational group headquartered in Bergheim, Austria, the PALFINGER Group, which has approx. 11,000 employees, generated total sales of approx. EUR 1.6 billion in 2018. The Group has manufacturing and assembly facilities in Europe, CIS, North and South America, as well as Asia. The pillars of its
corporate strategy are innovation, internationalization, enhanced flexibility of products, services and processes, and PALFINGER 21st (the development of smart solutions and innovative, databased business models). PALFINGER is regarded not only as the market leader, but also the technology leader, in the global market for hydraulic loader cranes. With a network of more than 5,000 sales and service centres located in over 130 countries across all continents, PALFINGER is always in proximity to its customers.
PALFINGER offers optimal solutions for the recycling industry
The PH T20 TEC 5 will also be presented for the first time ever with a prototype version of the newly developed Hookloader Vision System (patent pending). This system detects the roller container and semi-automatically steers the articulated arm to the correct take-up position. The PAD-Touch controller touchscreen also makes it easier for operators to control the roller container. The PH T 20 TEC 5 will be presented at bauma in combination with an EPSILON M12L crane. The performance and robustness of the EPSILON M12L means that not only is it ideal for the recycling industry, but it can also be used with clamshell grabbers on construction sites. Mounted on a skip and equipped with hydraulic stabiliser legs that can be slewed through 180°, the EPSILON M12L can also easily be lowered when required. The crane operator can control it not only from the ground, but also, of course, from Masterdrive – a high-tech top seat that is both extremely comfortable and easy to use.◀
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Italian specialties
Ravioli S.p.A.
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At bauma 2019 Ravioli S.p.A. will exhibit the complete range of its products and will introduce a brand new Slip Ring: the PMR Premium, which has been studied specifically for applications on small auto cranes Miriam Spada
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orn in 1926, after more than 90 years of successful activity, Ravioli S.p.A. is an experienced yet dynamic and
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world-renowned manufacturer of mechanical and electromechanical devices for industry. Based in Milan, northern Italy, the Company has been de-
veloping and improving a high qualitative, solid and reliable network of dealers and partners, starting exporting its products more than 30 years
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New PMR Premium Slip Ring
ago, as the management strongly believed in globalisation and export since the 80s, long before many other Italian Companies even started to think about foreign markets. Designing, projecting, testing and assembling all inhouse the products, Ravioli maintains the production strongly rooted in the territory, guaranteeing the high quality standards of Made in Italy, accordance to EU Norms and Directives, user-friendly design, customer care and technical assistance as well as innovative and updated solutions for each product. The complete range of Ravioli’s production offers numerous solutions for different applications, such as Radio Remote Controls, Push Pendant Stations, Slip Rings and Limit Switches, for cranes, hoists, overhead cranes and other machineries suitable for lifting industry; D.C. Contactors, Motor Reversers and Twin Connectors, suitable for electrical vehicles for industry such as cleaning machines, material handling, eco-friendly vehicles and aerial platforms. From 2000, through the project Green e-motion, Ravioli also started to develop specific products to be applied on wind turbine, for the production of wind power. Always considering the chance to meet people personally, during important international exhibitions in 2019 around the world, as an opportunity to strengthen partnerships and create a reliable network, Ravioli S.p.A. will be pleased to meet you at bauma (Munich, 8-14 April 2019) - in hall A6, booth 112.
In occasion of this world-renowned appointment, the Company will introduce a brand new Slip Ring: the PMR Premium, which has been studied, projected and manufactured specifically for applications on small auto cranes and earth-moving machineries. The best way to fulfil the technical and power needs of this kind of machines is to mix two important features on the device: reduced dimensions and high power supply. This is the reason
why the R&D Team at Ravioli S.p.A. projected the new PMR Premium, which is available also in mixed versions, combining rings and brushes up to 100A each, for a maximum of 2 per execution. Equipped with optional auxiliary rings - 10A each - as well as signal rings and brushes 2A each, the new PMR Premium is provided with cable entries of different sections, in order to fit any type of cable. It might also be personalised thanks to Ethernet, PROFI-BUS and CAN-BUS.
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Pendant Stations Lady
Available upon request, the possibility of adding absolute encoders and optional sensors, whilst its aluminium bottom guarantees strong mechanical resistance and high protection degree IP65. This range of Slip Rings assures a wider and more flexible number of solutions, combined to peculiar needs and requests of the customer. Successfully introduced on Ravioli PME Evolution, the brush Touch is provided also for the new PMR Premium. Touch has been specifically studied and projected to provide a better contact continuity and performance during the passage of the signals within the slip rings. Thanks to a wider surface of contact, the new brush Touch allows to optimise the longevity and efficiency of the product during its lifetime. An easy match with fluidic joints and a series of other optional accessories, available upon request, as well as the high versatility of the composition of rings and brushes make the new Ravioli PMR Premium an ally to satisfy the user needs. As the complete range of Ravioli Slip Rings, also the new PMR Premium has been created with a unique design, carefully and specially studied
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by the Company’s R&D dept. and it’s protected by shape patent. These innovations fit entirely with the constant growth and improvement of each family of products, along with the Company’s will to combine mechanical and electronic components in each product, in order to provide more and more integrated devices, to satisfy the customer’s needs and to perfectly respond to Industry 4.0. The productive processes, from ideation, design and realisation of the product, to quality controls, tests and final approval are all strongly integrated to one another, in order to let all the teams and divisions perfectly cooperate, be informed at any time of the different steps in the production and work efficiently and correctly lined. The new Ravioli PMR Premium is the perfect combination of the high versatile technical features of Ravioli PME Slip Ring and the reduces axial dimensions of Ravioli ROLLER Slip Rings. The new PMR Premium is the perfect answer to the need of compact size, high technical personalisation and high power supply. A new must-have. Along with Slip Rings, Ravioli S.p.A. is constantly developing its range of Pendant Stations Lady, to guarantee all-round solutions for the industrial lifting. As a new step forward in order to fit the cultural and technological differ-
ences among the numerous markets, in which the Company operates, and to satisfy its worldwide customers, as well as the specific Norms and Directives of each Country, Ravioli S.p.A. has recently added the possibility for the customer to require the complete range of Lady Pendant Stations in CCC marked version, which is suitable for the Chinese market and in compliance with the Chinese regulations. Ravioli Pendant Stations Lady are specifically studied and projected to be used in the lifting industry to move cranes, hoists, overhead cranes, winches or in numerous industrial applications for material and machinery handling. Deliberately designed for an ergonomic and safe grip, Lady is manufactured in order to be highly shock resistant, UV resistant, acid and oils resistant. As per Ravioli’s belief and accuracy in terms of safety and compliance with Norms and Directives, in addition to the possibility of mounting the emergency push button - manufactured according to the EN13850 Directives equipped with 1NC or 2NC contacts, it is possible to customise your Pendant Station Lady with an OFF-ONOFF special push button, available upon request. This emergency button is the perfect solution for the use in industrial applications, and it provides a high level of safety, based on researches on human behaviour. In the unlucky event of an immediate danger, the user can either press or release the emergency push button, guaranteeing the prompt stop of the running machinery.
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2019 The complete range of MK push buttons, provided in our in-house manufactured pendant stations Lady, is available also in certified version, according to UL/USA Directives. As one of the key assets of our Lady pendant stations, the MK push button is equipped with self-cleaning contacts and stainless steel springs, and it is manufactured according to a complete protection against accidental physical contacts finger tested. This high strength push button is firmly based at the bottom of the pendant station by 2 fixing screws, significantly increasing the resistance to cables picking and the reliability of the mechanical lock. Moreover, in order to satisfy specific requests of the customers, Ravioli has recently introduced an additional version of the MK push buttons, expressively studied for very low currentcarrying capacity of a handful of milliamps. These detailed improvements, the constant attention of the Company to safety, the assurance to the user of dealing with a guaranteed Made In Italy product, the commitment to manufacture high standard quality products through certified productive processes and the use of cutting-edge technology and unique design, the provided high performance and the chance for
the user to highly personalise the products around the specific needs of each machinery and application, are the significant signs of Ravioli’s care, attention and commitment to provide safe and qualitative products for almost a century. Being a reference point in many different markets, such as industrial lifting, material handling and packaging, nautical equipment, wind power, ecofriendly vehicles and many more, Ravioli S.p.A. provides a wide range of customised solutions worldwide and the quality of its products is highly valuable. The Company has always been considered a reliable partner for many decades now and the cooperation with important Companies worldwide is the proof of such success. The satisfaction of the customer and the flexibility to provide customised solutions are key factors of the success of the Milanese Company. Deeply connected to its roots and Italian expertise, Ravioli is a proud ambassador of Made in Italy in terms of quality, technologies and design, as well as artistic, cultural and landscape heritages, of which today the whole world is
conscious and for which gives us credit. For this reason all the products are manufactured in-house in the productive site of the company’s headquarter in Milan and, according to its strong commitment to make the world a better place and to protect the beauties and the treasures of Italy, Ravioli is one of the 200 Corporate Golden Donors of FAI - Fondo Ambiente Italiano - to contribute to and support their daily activities of safeguard and enhancement of Italy. Ravioli believes in a world, from past traditions towards the challenge of the future. If you would like to meet Ravioli during bauma (Munich, 8-14 April 2019) - the team will be waiting for you in hall A6, booth 112. Come and visit Ravioli S.p.A. to personally discover and experience all the latest news!◀
INFO Ravioli S.p.A Via Passo Pordoi, 4 20139 Milan (MI) - Italy Tel. +39 02.53.63.01 http://www.raviolispa.com
The complete range of Slip Rings
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Companies > Kaitek srl
A flash... of genius Flash Battery technology has made Kaitek Flash Battery a leading company in the production of lithium batteries for the industrial market Elisa Montori and Riccardo Bulgarelli
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hose who say it cannot be done should not interrupt those doing it.” This quote, attributed to Albert Einstein, sums up well the dedication and passion behind the company built up by Marco Righi, current CEO of Kaitek. A futuristic vision, that has inspired the climb
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towards success of Kaitek, an innovative and dynamic Italian company from Emilia-Romagna – Calerno to be precise, a district of Sant’Ilario d’Enza, in the provincial territory of Reggio Emilia – that has literally revolutionised the market for lithium batteries. With its revolutionary composition, Flash Battery technology has made
Kaitek Flash Battery a leading company in the production of lithium batteries for the industrial market. In Italy Kaitek is in fact the only company able to integrate lithium batteries with a highly advanced remote control system which makes it possible to analyse and check the state and condition of the batteries on a daily basis.
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First of all let’s take a step back The revolutionary idea that led to the foundation of the company came to light thanks to a childhood spent around technology: Marco Righi in fact spent his youth at his father’s firm, where high frequency battery chargers were produced. Following the bitter disappointment of the family firm being sold, the passion of young Marco for the field didn’t abate, far from it: in 2009 he came into contact with those lithium batteries for which he already knew the limits and potential, and which led him to transform the whole market sector. Compared with lead batteries, the potential of the new lithium technology was vast but a revolutionary approach was needed from a technical point of view in order to overcome the prejudices of those around it. The main problem was the poor reliability of the control electronics and that was the starting point for the new company.
“Ever since the beginning of our partnership, we found Flash Battery to have the know-how and ability to develop and supply a customised solution within the timescale required by the market”
teries reliable but also of integrating their advantages with a completely revolutionary management control system. The mission of Kaitek Flash Battery is to provide lithium batteries for producers of industrial machinery and electric vehicles with average volumes of production and high requirements in terms of personalisation. The Flash Battery brand stands for the two intrinsic strengths of lithium batteries in Italy: recharging speed and zero regular maintenance. In Italy, Flash Battery is the lithium battery with the fastest recharging
times and requires no maintenance thanks to the owner’s system of remote control. This innovation has made it possible for Kaitek to become a valuable worldleading technological partner for automatised logistics, electric vehicles and in the field of industrial machinery. The company is present in over 54 countries all over the world. In 2018 Kaitek Flash Batter had 45 employees and a turnover of 13.5 million euro, and has no intention to stopping there.
Marco Righi, together with his lifelong friend Alan Pastorelli (now Technical Manager), founded Kaitek in 2012, with the aim of not only making lithium bat-
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Flash Battery: any faster than this The excellent performance of lithium in terms of energy and weight, together with our experience and technical know-how, have made it possible for Flash Battery to create technologically advanced lithium batteries. Conceived for better performance than any other battery, they possess unique advantages. Continued research by Flash Battery has led to three important innovations: a system of combined active and passive balancing which maintains the cells equalised and efficient for the entire lifetime of the battery (over 3000 cycles); the Flash Data Centre, through which batteries can be checked remotely and any neces-
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sary intervention can be discovered with plenty of notice; and the Automatic Alert System, an automatic notification centre which automatically sends alerts and foresees abnormal situations before they occur. Flash Battery is equipped with a speed up to 8 times higher compared to normal lithium batteries, it recharges in just 30 minutes and thanks to the daily remote control, all risks of machine downtimes are eliminated: in other words, goodbye to maintenance.
serve large electric cement mixers), yachting, four-wheel vehicles, aerial platforms, electric vehicles for deliveries in historic town centres and for waste collection, airport vehicles and sweepers for internal and external use. In particular, in the case of electric vehicles, the Flash Battery battery is the perfect solution to the requirements of manufacturers: it provides rapid recharging, extending the battery life and thus increasing the amount of energy available daily.
Flash Battery applications Flash Battery batteries have a wide variety of possible applications including LGVs and industrial machinery, building sites (the batteries
Marco Righi
CEO and Founder di Kaitek Flash Battery
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2019 Case History: the road sweeper with a Flash Battery The Kaitek Flash Battery - Dulevo partnership began in 2016, when it became necessary to create a fully electric road sweeper for the market. And so it was. Dulevo, leader in the production of road sweeping machines, is present in 70 countries throughout the world and has created the first electric road sweeper capable of matching the performance of endothermic sweepers. There’s such good cooperation and synergy between the two companies that a new combined project has been launched with machines and batteries being designed together. This has allowed us to optimise space and performance, going so far as to equal those of endothermic sweepers both in terms of cleaning capacity and duration. Kaitek Flash Battery has developed a totally customised electric road sweeper equipped with Flash Battery lithium batteries, which guarantees: ▶▶ Zero emissions, reducing the environmental impact of the sweeper machine ▶▶ Noise reduction, for optimal use also within historic town centres ▶▶ Rapid charging, allowing for use on more than one work shift ▶▶ High temperature range – the integrated and automatic battery heating systems make it possible to use even at low temperatures ▶▶ IP65 level of resistance – the road sweepers can be used in unfa-
vourable weather conditions (rain, humidity or dust) ▶▶ 3G system – daily remote control of the vehicle in any part of the world In addition to these characteristics, it was fundamental to understand the real usage and actual performance of the machine: thanks to the remote control function, a series of data is available in real time, allowing us to run an in depth analysis on the machine and to find out how the battery is working. The advanced remote control makes it possible to carry out diagnoses, update software and modify the battery set-up directly from a remote location. The battery is also equipped with an Alert System allowing prevention for any false alarms or potential problems which, if not fixed, could cause the machine to shut down. Currently, there are over 70 remote controlled Dzero vehicles in existence.
Dulevo D.zero²
At the end of 2018, our consolidated partnership brought to light a brand new project which involves the development of a CSS 2 combined recharging system to recharge vehicles with standard automotive connectors, that is those used by the contemporary Model 3 Tesla.◀
INFO Kaitek Flash Battery Via Enrico Fermi, 29 42049 Calerno di Sant’Ilario d’Enza (RE) info@flashbattery.tech Tel: +39 0522 906035 https://www.flashbattery.tech/
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Focus on bauma > Hinowa
HINOWA S.p.A.
HALL FS.1103/8 (PLATFORMS)
HALL C4.325 (minidumpers and undercarriages)
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2019 Technical specifications LL26 bi-energy version
Hinowa HS701 minidumper
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or over thirty years from its headquarters in Nogara in the Italian province of Verona, Hinowa has been manufacturing machinery for working at heights and earthmoving, such as avant‐ garde, high‐quality aerial plat-
Brand/model Fuel/cooling Power SAEJ1349 Max rated engine speed Max torque No. of cylinders Displacement Tank capacity Sound pressure level at operator's ear Measured sound pressure level Granted sound pressure level Battery Electric motor rated voltage Electric motor rated power Onboard battery charger Sound pressure level at operator's ear Measured sound pressure level Granted sound pressure level forms, minidumpers and tracked pallet jacks, for professional use in a variety of sectors. At the bauma trade fair which will take place in Munich from April 8 to 14, 2019, Hinowa will showcase its latest environmentally friendly products on its
Kubota D902 Diesel / liquid 16,1 Kw (21,6 cv) / 3200 rpm 3200 rpm 56 Nm / 2400 rpm 3 898 cm³ 19 liters 90 dB 102 dB 104 dB 100 Ah 83 V 3,5 kW 110V-230V+-30V 50-60 Hz 70 dB 86 dB 88 dB two stands. The spotlight will be on the HS701 tracked minidumper, which will also be showcased to sector‐ based operators with a flat skip with foldable sides, as well as in the new electric version (“E”), along with the latest LL33 and LL26 bi‐energy tracked platforms
Made in Italy for eco-sustainability Hinowa’s focus on an environmental approach, implemented both during the design stage and throughout the production process of its machinery, will be on display at bauma with a “green” stand, showcasing a new range of electric and bi‐energy machinery along with a host of “eco‐friendly” initiatives Miriam Spada
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(both featuring lithium batteries and diesel engines). Yet another display of innovation from a company that has chosen to focus on environmental protection in its day‐ to‐day activities as well. Hinowa has implemented solar panels and efficient waste water treatment systems for its factories, and it also uses water‐based paints and biodegradable oils throughout the machinery production cycle. This environmentally friendly approach also demonstrates the importance which Hinowa places on the quality of the components used and the search for technologically advanced solutions, turning the company into an industry leader both in Italy and abroad.
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“Bi-energy” technology: the new LL26 and LL33 aerial platforms Hinowa is one of the leading manufacturers of aerial platforms, in the specific field of tracked aerial platforms, in Italy and Europe and can be relied upon to offer its customers the best solution for aerial work. Hinowa’s aerial platforms are designed to make work easier in any situation. One of the key must‐have features offered is undoubtedly the extremely high level of safety and stability, the simplicity and speed of positioning, as well as ease of use due to their compact size, which ensures operators safely reach maximum heights up to 33 metres, both outdoors and indoors.
Hinowa Lightlift 26.14
Hinowa has harnessed its spirit of innovation and enterprise to design technological solutions which provide benefits for, but not limited to, platform safety. The self‐stabilising system, remote control with data display and non‐marking tracks, for example, allow top‐of‐the‐range work to be carried out safely at all times, while avoiding damage to the surfaces of the buildings in which the machine operates. Thanks to the above‐mentioned lithium ion battery, Hinowa has also offered this patented technology on all its models for over eight years. It
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Brand/model Fuel/cooling Power SAEJ1349 Max rated engine speed Max torque No. of cylinders Displacement Tank capacity Sound pressure level at operator's ear Measured sound pressure level Granted sound pressure level Battery Electric motor rated voltage Electric motor rated power Onboard battery charger Sound pressure level at operator's ear Measured sound pressure level Granted sound pressure level guarantees enormous advantages in terms of the energy autonomy of the aerial platforms, which do not require electrical connections or specific maintenance. This makes them an “eco‐friendly” solution because they can operate without any gas or smoke emissions. They are, thus, ideally suited to a variety of companies,
Kubota D902 Diesel / liquid 16,1 Kw (21,6cv) / 3200 rpm 3200 rpm 56 Nm / 2400 rpm 3 898 cm³ 25 liters 90 dB 102 dB 104 dB 150 Ah 76 V 3,5 kW 110V-230V+-30V 50-60 Hz 77 dB 92 dB 95 dB such as construction and cleaning firms, painters, renovators, maintenance workers and gardeners, as well as being very useful for work carried out in airports, shopping centres, historic buildings, shops, industries, fun fairs, parks and gardens. At the bauma 2019 trade fair, Hinowa will present two important innovations
to a wide international audience: the LL26 and LL33 bi‐energy aerial platforms, featuring, respectively, 100 Ah and 150 Ah lithium batteries, in addition to a Kubota D902, Tier 4, Stage V, 3‐cylinder, liquid‐cooled, 16.1 kW (21.6 CV) diesel engine at 3,200 rpm, with a maximum torque of 56 Nm at 2,400 rpm and 898 cm3 cylinder capacity. The noise emissions are very low both when using the diesel engine (90 dB operator‐ perceived power level, 102 dB measured level and 104 dB guaranteed level) and the 3.5 kW electric motor (70 and 77 dB respectively operator‐perceived power level, 86 and 92 dB measured level and 88 and 95 dB guaranteed level). The battery charger is on‐board the platform.◀
INFO Hinowa S.p.A. Via Fontana 37054 Nogara (VR) Italy Phone: +39 0442 539100 Web: www.hinowa.com
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