All Winches Articles
To give the safest and longest service, both steel wire and synthetic fibre rope needs to be treated well, correctly selected and of good quality. ICST reports
Some of the latest digital and remote monitoring tools available to crane users, as well as some new gantry crane technology
New or traditional? Two approaches, both pushing the boundaries, especially for tall tower cranes. Christian Shelton reports
Wire rope maintenance ensures longer life and safer operations.
Brakes for 10,000 tonne capacity cranes on semi-submersible crane vessel installed
In rigging applications, it’s often the triangle shape that is the most useful. Chad Fox reports exclusively for ACT.
Lifting Gear Hire has changed its name to LGH as part of a worldwide rebranding
Crane manufacturer incorporates Brevini winches in multiple crane models
The rise of synthetic rope continues, although demand for wire rope remains strong. Christian Shelton reports
A new range of High Performance Lifting (HPL) winches for Potain tower cranes are available from Manitowoc
A new range of High Performance Lifting (HPL) winches for Potain tower cranes are available from Manitowoc. The winches bring new levels of speed, control and efficiency to the industry.
Industrial radio control system division of Ikusi to be part of Danfoss
FEM guidelines are an early important step in advancing the widespread application of synthetic fibre ropes in the crane and construction markets. Christian Shelton reports
Western Australia-based end user Allplant Inspections uses load cells to complete inspections on mobile cranes often located at mines across the sprawling Golden State
Lifting and marine product specialist Rigmarine has supplied a bespoke winch system for a multi-national oil and gas company in the Caspian Sea region
Konecranes has installed a double gantry crane and hoist at Bond Offshore Helicopter’s new hangar at Aberdeen Airport in Scotland, UK
Ignacio Simón, system designer at Spanish tower crane manufacturer Linden Comansa, talks to Euan Youdale about developments in winch systems over recent years
Columbus McKinnon Corporation has launched the CM Man Guard electric chain hoist with capacities from 0.5 to 3 tonnes. Its main attribute is the overload clutch and heavy duty rating, but the hoist offers a range of other features that set it apart
The new JDN general duty Mini series air hoists are available with lift capacities from 125 to 1,000 kg. All units, rated Ex II 3 GD IIA T4(X)
Street Crane has launched a new range of electric chain hoists in the 125 to 5,000 kg lifting capacity category. The LX range is aimed at a wide range of applications
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