Materials handling > Lifting

KonecranesTruconnect Remote Services for industrial cranes

28 November, 2012

The Truconnect Remote Services provides access to actual usage and safety-related data of lifting devices through a remote connection.


Pacific Hoists emergency lowering device

14 November, 2012

The emergency lowering device for JDN EH monorail hoists has now also been fitted to a JDN Profi 50 TI air hoist.


Equipment to improve underground construction safety

13 October, 2012

An innovative manipulator has been developed to improve safety and productivity in underground construction. Suitable for the mining and building industries, the equipment provides a solution to the significant safety issue of personnel working with suspended loads, especially in confined underground work areas. Local mining contractor Redpath Australia has developed a machine capable of erecting steel beams in underground mines at a much safer and faster rate than the current process using cranes.


Delivering generators to Australia’s heart

09 October, 2012

An Enerpac gantry lifting system was deployed by Tutt Bryant Heavy Lift & Shift to deliver generators to a power station in Alice Springs, Northern Territory.


Scissor lift solution for power board manufacturer

09 October, 2012

Optimum Handling Solutions provided a number of custom 300 kg lift and tilt work platforms for national power board manufacturing company at its facility in Sydney.


Narrowtex strapping and lashing range

29 August, 2012

Narrowtex will be exhibiting its strapping and lashing product range at The Safety Show Sydney.


Lightwave Technology Jackjaw lifting device

23 August, 2012

The Jackjaw range of removal aids now extends to eight separate models designed to lift, recover and recycle steel star pickets, electric power earthing spikes, heavy-duty tent or marquee pegs and even timber survey pegs or stakes.


Nichiyu Aisle-Master forklift

23 August, 2012

The engine- or electric-powered Nichiyu Aisle-Master forklift truck can navigate tight corners and passages as narrow as 1.98 metres.


Toyota forklift gives Darwin building supplier a boost

22 August, 2012

Darwin’s largest family-owned builders’ supplier has commissioned two new three-tonne-capacity Toyota forklift trucks to boost safety, productivity and machine availability.


Manhole lid lifter to improve employee safety

30 July, 2012

When manhole lids get stuck, workers have traditionally resorted to the use of various tools, with the potential to injure personnel, equipment and assets. To address this issue and improve employee safety, Melbourne-based company iota thought of developing a device which would enable workers to lift jammed lids and allow them to carry out work from a safe distance.


iota Easy Lift manhole lids

24 July, 2012

The cast iron Easy Lift manhole lids are spring hinged to open with ease, using less than 15 kg of equivalent pressure.


Pfaff ZWW rack and pinion jacks

20 July, 2012

For users looking for a safer way of removing heavy maintenance covers in mining applications, Pfaff has redesigned its ZWW range of rack and pinion jacks in the 1.5 to 10 tonne range, which are suitable for this application.


Optimum Handling Solutions vacuum lifting device range

18 June, 2012

The Optimum EasyLift vacuum lifter device meets the demands of operators and businesses for reliable performance, reduced power consumption, operating safety, minimised injury risk, higher productivity as well as low investment and operational costs. The device is lowered onto the intended load until the chains hang loosely.


Toyota 8FBN series electric forklifts

09 June, 2012

Toyota Material Handling Australia (TMHA) has launched its 8FBN range of four-wheel, counter-balance, battery electric forklifts. The 8FBN series consists of five models, ranging from 1.5 to 3 tonne rated capacity at 500 mm load centres, with a choice of masts, hydraulic controls and attachments.


Crown CDV180S-7 18-tonne lift truck

08 June, 2012

The Crown CDV180S-7 18-tonne lift truck is claimed to offer more power than any other comparable IC vehicle. With a 1200 cm load centre, the CDV180S-7 delivers high levels of capability and capacity. The lift truck has a Tier 3 electronic control 254 HP 7.6l diesel engine that provides high torque at low revs, reduces fuel consumption and meets or exceeds current environmental requirements.


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