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Eco crawler crane from Unic.
[Recently Updated On : 22-05-2018]
Unic Cranes Europe has launched a version of its Eco crane series with a crawler tracked carrier instead of one on wheels.
The battery powered crane was developed with Japanese manufacturer Furukawa Unic. It lifts 2.9 tonnes and fits through a standard double doorway. Power is from a 48 volt rechargeable battery. Target applications incl..
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Mammoet completes petrochemical job
[Recently Updated On : 21-05-2018]
Heavy lift and transportation specialist Mammoet has completed the demolition and replacement of five heater furnaces in what it described as a ‘congested’ 86-year-old petrochemical plant located in Texas City, Texas, USA.
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25 Tips For Tackling Crane Safety
[Recently Updated On : 19-05-2018]
Cranes are powerful machines, capable of impressive feats that define the skylines of our cities and enable entire industries to function. Unfortunately, mistakes and negligence do occur when cranes are not treated with the respect and due diligence required.
Here are 25 tips for tackling crane safety:
1. Start with ..
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Launches large loader cranes
[Recently Updated On : 18-05-2018]
Hydraulic loader crane manufacturer HMF has announced two new big cranes, the HMF 7020 and HMF 9520. Both are built for heavy and repetitive work.
High capacity for low weight is an aim of the HMF design of these 50 and 75 tonne-metre range cranes. At a horizontal outreach of 20.1 metres the 9520K8-RCS with eight extensions lifts 2,860 k..
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Sales and orders up at Manitowoc in Q1
[Recently Updated On : 17-05-2018]
First quarter 2018 net sales at crane manufacturer Manitowoc were US$386.1 million, up 26 per cent from the $305.8 million posted for the first quarter of 2017.
Orders in Q1 2018 were $536.0 million, up 10 % from the same period in 2017. At the end of March the order backlog was $756.6 million, up 49 % on the figure from the same time a ..
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