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Remote controls: Safe distance
Three key trends in the radio remote control sector at the moment are safety, customisation and the display of data and other information
Straightpoint names distributor in African markets
UK load measurement equipment company Straightpoint has named Anchor Industries as a distributor of its force measurement, load monitoring and suspended weighing load cell equipment in African markets
Palfinger P-Fold nominated for award
Palfinger was nominated for the state award of innovation 2016 for its P-Fold assistance system by the Austrian Federal Ministry of Science, Research and Economy
World’s tallest multipoint jack-up system
Enerpac has been awarded a contract by lifting and transport company Burkhalter to extend the height of its 2,000 tonne jack up system from 20 to 36 metres
Europe's first 300 tonne Hydra-Slide
Lifting and transport company Rapid Response Solutions (RRS) in the UK has taken delivery of a 300 tonne hydraulic skidding system, the only one of its kind in Europe
Hiab launches HiVision crane control
A virtual reality headset is part of Hiab's new HiVision system for remote operation of cranes from the truck cab
Lift Systems showing 500 ton Power Tower at Bauma
Lift Systems will present its 34PT5400WSIC, a 500 US ton capacity Power Tower hydraulic telescopic lifting system with the next generation CARL control
Autec rolls out transmitter updates
At Bauma Italian manufacturer of remote controls Autec will show enhancements to its Air Series and FJM and FJR radio remote transmitters
Guidance for synthetic ropes
Technical committee of FEM product group Cranes and Lifting Equipment is working on a set of guidelines for the safe use of hoist ropes made from synthetic fibres
IMCA revises wire rope guidance
The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has published a revised version of its publication, Guidance on wire rope integrity management for vessels in the offshore industry
ALE prepares for Mega Jack 800 project
Global heavy lift and transport company ALE is preparing for the first UK project with its Mega Jack 800. The jack-up operation will be in Lowestoft, Suffolk, on the country's East coast
Ropes and winches: switching designs
Rope is available in steel, synthetic and even hybrid versions. Each type has its own advantages and disadvantages. Laura Hatton investigates
Konecranes partners with Ikusi in radio remote control agreement
UK-based lifting equipment company Konecranes has partnered with Ikusi, the international industrial remote controls company in a radio remote control agreement
Fagioli Asia installs in Vietnam
The Fagioli Asia team has completed the lifting and skidding to foundation of the steam turbine generator (STG) for a coal-fired thermal power plant in Vietnam
Lifting challenge on Forth Road Bridge job
UK-based Rope and Sling Specialists provided a below-the-hook solution to lift a truck-mounted access platform during overnight repairs on the Forth Road Bridge in Scotland
Dillon strengthens team
Dillon Force Measurement, a UK-based supplier of force measurement devices, has announced two new appointments as part of its investment in global expansion
Special ropeway delivered to Bolivia
B & B International from France and Tecniproject from Chile – both members to the Worldwide Project Consortium – are involved in a ropeway project in Oruro, Bolivia
Modulift makes demanding London lifts
Specialized engineering company Modulift solved a lifting problem for loads picked by tower cranes on a high-rise development in the UK where site access was a challenge
LEEA to open Dubai office in January
LEEA's new Dubai office will increase the support offered to its growing membership in the Middle East and North Africa, with training and member audits being two important activities
New SyncHoist from Enerpac
Enerpac has announced the SHAS-Series Autonomous SyncHoist, an hydraulically operated below the hook manoeuvring system for large and unbalanced loads
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