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Yale rolls out New Series N Models
Yale Materials Handling has released the first counterbalance lift trucks in its Series N line-up, the GP40-70N models. The counterbalanced models are available in the 4,000- 7,000lb (1,814-3,175kg) capacity range.
Crown gains recognition for its connected tech
Material handling company Crown Equipment has been selected by Food Logistics for its 2022 Top Software & Technology Providers award for its connected technology and forklift telematics.
Enerpac jack-up system lifts 220t bridge deck
Belgium-based Aertssen Cranes has completed the installation of a new railway bridge for Eiffage Génie Civil in Laudun L’Ardoise near Avignon, France, using an Enerpac JS-250 jack-up system to raise the 220t bridge deck for self-propelled modular trailer (SPMT) installation.
Air Technical Industries introduces the Narrow Aisle Rover
Air Technical Industries has developed the Narrow Aisle Rover (NAROVR), a compact mobile shop crane designed to navigate narrow aisles and tight machine clearance. The company says it is ideal for part feeding, storage and retrieval, or maintenance operations.
Piab unveils larger Picobot L Vacuum pump unit
Piab has continued to develop its piCobot specialised collaborative robot (cobot) vacuum gripper offering with the addition of larger version, the piCobot L.
Mechan lifting jacks to support revamped UK rail depot
West Midlands Trains’ Bletchley depot in Milton Keynes, UK, is taking delivery of 21 Mechan lifting jacks, as part of a major refurbishment project due to complete in 2024.
LEEA expert column: An Education in Safety
Ben Dobbs, head of technical services at the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association, points to two pieces of legislation that form the basis of an education on safe practice in lifting
Below the hook: Turning point
Special below-the-hook tools are available to rotate your load safely and efficiently in the air, says Sean Powers, Posi-Turner applications specialist, The Caldwell Group
Editor’s Comment: Thinking about full automation?
Marc Kleiner, MD of South African crane manufacturer Condra, has observed that the most noticeable trend in Africa’s overhead crane industry is the growing awareness of the benefits of full automation.
Kalmar to deliver last diesel-powered Classic Straddle Carrier
Kalmar has now discontinued the diesel-powered Classic Straddle Carrier, with the final machine of this type heading to a terminal in East Asia later this year. Subsequently, Kalmar will focus exclusively on hybrid and diesel-electric straddle and shuttle carriers, as well as its line of FastCharge electric machines.