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JCB HM25LV Hydraulic Breaker
Principal Features: Judges’ Comments:
Instead of using conventional springs and rubber This product, which is the result of four years’ research, is a
bushes to reduce HAV, the handles on the active good example of how manufacturers are developing innovative
head of the breaker are supported by hydraulic equipment to reduce operator’s HAV exposure, without
pressure, thanks to patented technology. A new affecting performance. With a quoted tri-axial reading of
design of power cell is fitted to increase performance 3.2m/s
2
, it has been designed for use throughout an eight-hour
and productivity. working day.
NILFISK-ALTO Attix 50-21 XC Vacuum Cleaner/Dust Extractor
Principal Features: Judges’ Comments:
The machine’s XtremeClean action uses blasts of By eliminating clogging, this product overcomes a major
clean air to purge the filter cartridge from the frustration encountered by users of such equipment, as well as
inside out, avoiding clogging and optimising dust addressing the issue of dust. The judges liked its ‘automatic’
collection without loss of suction. Power tools can setting, shutting down the machine five seconds after a
be connected to an on-board socket. Washable connected power tool is switched off, reducing noise and power
PET filters can be fitted for wet dirt collection. consumption, and re-starting when the tool is used again.
OSWALD RECORD PLANT SALES Sullair PAC80 Evolution Compressor
Principal Features:
Judges’ Comments:
The machine’s twin-screw air end compressor is
The compact size of this product enables hirers to target
driven by a small Honda engine rather than a
customers who normally use larger compressors, and the
heavy diesel unit. It fits into a small van and a
low-pressure characteristics of the system reduce on-site
range of low-pressure air tools has been
risks associated with hose bursts. The adjudicators liked
developed for the machine, including a breaker,
the facts that two people could lift the machine, its ability
demolition tool and chipping hammer.
to go through doorways, and its low noise.
PIKE SIGNALS Xlite Compact Traffic Lights
Principal Features: Judges’ Comments:
These free-standing battery driven signals can be The panel liked the easily transportable nature of the
transported in an estate car or small van. Two- product and the fact that the equipment did not need to be
phase, radio-linked menu-driven keypads provide towed to site on a trailer. The long running time was a
fast set-up, and batteries give up to 40 hours’ run welcome feature, and the text messaging facility enables
time. A new XLTxt facility sends text message maintenance to be planned more effectively, lessening the
alerts for low battery status or malfunctions. likelihood of out-of-hours service call-outs.
PROBST HANDLING EQUIPMENT TM Trans Mobil Installation Carrier
Principal Features: Judges’ Comments:
This tracked machine enables kerbstones and The judges appreciated this machine’s versatility,
slabs to be moved around a site and installed which enables tasks to be carried out more
quickly and precisely. The same engine that drives efficiently on site and on all kinds of terrain. They felt
the tracks powers the vacuum turbine, and the that hirers could add the unit to their fleets to offer a
mast adjusts to the required position. Weighing complete installation solution, enabling users to
1300kg, it can be transported on a small trailer. comply with manual handling legislation.
TCP (TAYLOR CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS) Ecolite-P Lighting Tower
Principal Features:
Judges’ Comments:
Compact dimensions enable as many as 20 units
The ‘green’ qualities of the machine impressed the
to be loaded on a standard lorry. Low-energy
judges, in terms of its very low fuel consumption,
luminaires give up to 170 hours’ run time, and the
fluid containment and the ability to reduce vehicle
product is less prone to theft, being moved by a
movements for site deliveries. They also liked its
forklift or Hiab. The 9.1m hydraulic mast erects
security benefits and the fact that the luminaires
automatically and the machine is fully bunded.
give light free from glare and flicker.
TURNER ACCESS BetaGuard Integral Advance Guardrail System
Principal Features: Judges’ Comments:
The BetaGuard system is designed to eliminate the The panel were impressed by both the concept and design of
need for both horizontal and diagonal braces, reducing this system. Reducing the number of components simplifies
the main tower components to three. Bracing is assembly and hirers’ stock requirements, and this also lessens
integrated into the frame, which provides advance the likelihood of on-site losses and theft. It promotes safety
guardrail protection. Designed for Turner’s Beta and throughout the assembly and dismantling process, and reduces
Octo 250 towers, it can be used with other systems. manual handling during tower erection.
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