EQUIPMENT REVIEW 19


Expanded options for marine forklifts


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he expansion of its innovative Hydro M-Drive range of marine forklifts has recently been announced by Marine Travelift


Inc. Increased capacities and shorter wheelbase options are giving customers the ability to grow their business through lowered maintenance costs and increased precision and effi ciency. The hydrostatic drive system was


fi rst introduced by Marine Travelift in the mid-1990s and has since seen continuous advance as an industry exclusive. The complete Hydro M-Drive product line features capacities up to 52,000 lb and larger, and carries the same tried-and-true technologies. These additional capacities, together


with shorter wheel base options, ensure the right fi t for any size marina. The redesign of the easy-


access engine compartment, plus the advantages of the innovative hydrostatic drive, delivers the continued productivity that customers demand. Improved mobility and manoeuvrability are just a few of the benefi ts designed to ensure the Hydro M-Drive forklift achieves peak performance. In a previous notice from Marine


Travelift published in the February, 2017, issue of MER’s sister magazine Marina Asia-Pacifi c, the company announced that marinas and boatyards around the world are benefi ting from increased effi ciencies as a result of Marine


EVA dock fender


The profile of the Mega 1-600 fender for floating pontoons and landing docks made of concrete was conceived by InMare Srl to provide a high level of protection to vessels when space is limited. This fender is particularly suitable for protecting the entire perimeter of a harbour, including slipways and refuelling stations, and its versatility enables installation in either horizontal, vertical or diagonal positions. It can be used to protect boats up to a maximum length of 82 ft weighing 80 tons. Manufactured from a special


compound of Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA), which is non-toxic and environmentally-friendly, the fender is resistant to UV radiation, stain-proof, does not scratch the hulls of moored boats and will not deteriorate even if submerged in seawater for long periods. The standard colour is blue, but other colours can be supplied subject to a minimum quantity being ordered. InMare Srl info@inmare.net www.inmare.net


Marine hoist


The 80 ton marine hoist illustrated above is manufactured by Beijing Wowjoint Machinery Co Ltd and is one of a range manufactured by the company capable of lifting various sizes of craft from 10-1,500 tons. This versatile hoist can be


remotely-controlled and has been designed with a variable cross beam that can be adjusted, allowing it to carry boats of different widths. Beijing Wowjoint Machinery Co Ltd wowmail@email.wowjoint.com www.wowjoint.com


MAY 2017 • MARINA ASIA-PACIFIC


Travelift’s continuous investment in innovative solutions to optimise all of their boat handling needs. The latest innovations in the manufacturer’s BFMII series are clear-cut examples, demonstrating a number of added features designed to boost profi t through improving operator throughput and maximising machine usage. These include: Intelligent


Remote Diagnostics, which allow for convenient remote communication with the intelligent system through smartphones, tablets, and computers upon operator access and have made communication easier and more effi cient than ever before, as an off -site technician can view a machine while


operating and troubleshoot the issue; Intelligent Load Readout for multiple outputs, including general engine performance, real time measurements of general machine operations, performance trouble shooting, complete systematic control and electronic load readout information; industrial tyres to provide the highest level of durability with reduced ground-bearing pressure; and the PPG Polysiloxane Paint System, a two-step process providing superior performance in a wide variety of diffi cult marine environments. Marine Travelift Inc sales@marinetravelift.com www.marinetravelift.com


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