SpanSet Australia delivers synthetic slings in record time for “classic boat” lift. Read more
Modulift build lifting frame for Blue X Wave Energy prototype
A custom-made 50 WLL lifting frame designed by Modulift was key in being used to ensure that Mocean Energy’s new Blue X wave energy prototype could take it’s first ever dip in to the cold waters of the North Sea.
Maximising over head cranes uptime and safety
Konecranes CraneQ Geometric Survey keeps overhead cranes in line to maximise uptime and safety.
The future of the crane industry is emission free
With the unplugged series, Liebherr recently launched the world’s first battery-powered crawler cranes. Only hours before the official unveiling in December 2020, the very first LR 1250.1 unplugged had its premiere at a jobsite in Oslo.
Verton Everest 6 delivers during mining shutdown
Verton’s Everest 6 was recently deployed during a mine shut down for Roy Hill Mining in Western Australia. Results were impressive with the shutdown finishing three days ahead of schedule.
Greater crane tip control with Palfinger
Controlling the tip of the crane more efficiently and intuitively with Smart Control from Palfinger. Read more
Franna AT40s prove good all rounders
Two Way Cranes has been running two Franna AT40s for some time and they are proving to be excellent all-rounders and popular with the project management team and also the operators.
No stopping progress
The Industrial Internet-of-things technology helps turn crane braking systems into smart devices. Altra Motion’s Christian Klein and Rex Sinclair explain how the performance of Ship to Shore (STS) and container handling Rubber Tyred Gantry (RTG) cranes can benefit from the cloud.
Liebherr LR 1250.1 ‘unplugged’ wins ESTA Award
The European Association of Abnormal Road Transport and Mobile Cranes (ESTA) Awards of Excellence 2021 are recognised as the leading award event for the European crane and heavy-lift industry.
Crosby Group acquires BlokCorp
The Crosby Group recently announced it had acquired BlokCorp and launched a Technology Solutions business unit specializing in market-leading camera & alert systems for a safer and more efficient lifting industry.