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rubber-tyred Mobile Harbour Crane with the benefits of a drive-under portal solution, which is why it is called the G HRK Rubber-Tyred Portal Harbour Crane. Thanks to its tight turning circle and even on-the-spot-turning, the crane is highly manoeuvrable and can be quickly positioned. Giuseppe Di Lisa, responsible for Sales
at Terex Port Solutions, sees the IBJ Award as confirmation of the Company’s customer focus and technology leadership: “With the Model 2, we are offering the customer a compact, flexible, high-performance crane, which is in great demand throughout the world.” This is supported by the fact that Terex Port Solutions received an initial order for three G HRK Rubber-Tyred Portal Harbour Cranes from an Indonesian port operator just as the test phase was completed. “It is very gratifying for Terex Port Solutions to receive such a renowned award within a short time after the launch of the Model 2 crane,” Di Lisa continues. The Terex®
Gottwald Model 2 Harbour Crane is offered as a two-rope crane and as a four- rope grab variant with two hoists for professional bulk handling alongside vessels up to the Handysize class. With its maximum lifting capacity of 80 t, a radius of up to 40 m (38 m for the four-rope crane) and hoisting speeds of up to 120 m/min, the Model 2 Harbour Crane can also be used in container handling alongside vessels ranging up to Feeder class. As with the Terex® Gottwald Model 3 Harbour Crane that was launched onto the market two years ago, the drive system on the Model 2 crane makes use of alternating current. Crane owners can opt for the energy-efficient and environmentally compatible hybrid drive or a hook-up to a quayside power supply. y
Off shore Industry Gathers at Launch of Factory for World’s Largest Ropes
> Industry leaders from companies including Heerema, NOV, and Certex assembled in Northern England this week to watch UK Business Minister Michael Fallon open a facility that will manufacture the world’s largest ropes.
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The event marked the commencement
of manufacturing at Bridon Neptune Quay (BNQ), a state-of-the-art factory constructed by Bridon International which will produce the largest and most complex offshore ropes in the world. The facility will have the capacity to produce highly engineered ropes in package weights of 650 tonnes, boasting enhanced breaking loads, optimised bend fatigue performance, effective lubrication, and minimal rotation under load. The occasion was marked by the
switching-on of the factory’s rope-closing machine, which is the largest of its kind in existence. The machine, which was constructed to a unique specification by German engineering company SKET, will allow the company to produce far more complex ropes than had ever previously been possible with such weights. Pulling the lever to activate the machine was UK Business Minister Michael Fallon, who praised Bridon for establishing a global technology leadership position through its consistent investment in innovation. Accompanying Bridon Chief Executive
Jon Templeman at the event were a host of senior industry figures including Certex CEO Peter Keith and NOV Cranes Division Head Oddvar Hoydal, who noted how Bridon’s highly engineered ropes could improve their companies’ heavy lifting and deepwater deployment capabilities. In addition to the switching-on of the
facility’s rope-closing machine, the opening event offered a range of technical seminars for attending industry leaders, designed to demonstrate Bridon’s unique services offering. Focused on ensuring customers get the most out of Bridon’s highly complex ropes, this package provides tailored support throughout a rope’s development, installation and application. Now operational, Bridon Neptune
Quay is already taking on orders from major multinational operators, and its production schedule is designed to cater to the highest
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possible levels of demand. The factory’s portside location, along with its state of the art Takeup Stand for lifting reels directly from dock to vessel, will help Bridon to significantly improve logistics. y
Hanes Supply Acquires Paul’s Wire Rope & Sling
> Hanes Supply, a manufacturer of chain slings, nylon slings, SlingMax slings and wire rope slings has recently announced the acquisition of Paul’s Wire Rope & Sling effective January 2, 2013. Paul Cianciola, founder of Paul’s Wire Rope & Sling, is a leader in the wire rope and rigging industry for over 50 years. Hanes Supply stated, “We look forward to working with Paul and his team as we support all of our current and future valued customers with world class products and services.”
Hanes Supply has over 80 years experience
splicing wire rope and manufacturing slings, as well as being a Rigging Supplier and an Industrial Supplier to industry and the construction trades. Hanes represents world class manufacturers which include The Crosby Group, Columbus McKinnon, Engineered Lifting Technologies, Harrington Hoist, Bethlehem Wire rope, WireCo Worldwide, Dewalt, Cooper, Milwaukee, Ridge Tool, Klein Tools and many more quality brands. Hanes Supply has 4 sling manufacturing
locations, with the capacity and expertise needed in today’s fast paced world. For more information on Hanes Supply, their other locations as well as their full range of expertise, visit:
www.hanessupply.com. y
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