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also be adapted to suit with up to an additional four clamps on the bottom side of the beam allowing users the flexibility of additional lifting points. If more points are needed, the flexible system can also be designed as a H-Frame, providing infinite lifting points. Ian Locke, senior design engineer at
Modulift, said: “Despite a host of individual component features, the product stands out as an entire lifting system, not just a spreader, lifting beam or clamp. This is where we differentiate ourselves from existing products in the marketplace. Rather than releasing the clamp design on its own, we set out to create a complete below-the-hook solution.” However, Locke singled out the product’s
reversible lug plate that grips onto the spreader when a load is applied. For additional safety, he said, there are two tightening screws / bolts at both ends of each clamp, allowing the user to apply a small pre-load to the clamp in order to keep it locked in position before the main load to be lifted is applied. The product represents further
diversification of a portfolio that recently welcomed an innovative new end unit
system with an integrated load cell (Active Link). Locke said: “Although the design fully reflects Modulift’s core design principles of providing customers with both flexible and adaptable solutions, there is nothing similar in our existing product range and it therefore represents another dimension to the range that our distributors have found hugely exciting.” The product’s launch marks completion
of extensive research and development that started over two year ago. The MOD CLS will be manufactured to a minimum stock level to facilitate next day availability as an off-the-shelf product for Modulift’s global distribution network, while plans are already afoot to offer another model with a higher working load limit (WLL). y
Lifting Gear Hire Opened First Rental Center in Canada
> Earlier this year, it was announced that Lifting Gear Hire would resume operations in the United Kingdom once again. Now, LGH has opened a new Rental Center in Ontario, Canada, as well.
“The international expansion is part of
a larger initiative to move LGH into new territories and to further service customers abroad,” said President of LGH, Tony Fiscelli. “We’re really excited for this expansion and to see what other countries LGH could potentially move into in the coming future.” With the announcement of a new Rental
Center in Canada, LGH has added a Rental Representatives to it’s staff – Wayne Thompson – who’ll coordinate with clients in and around the area of Ontario. “I am very exited to be part of the
Canadian introduction of LGH,” Wayne Thompson said. “The most common response I’m hearing is “I didn’t realize I could rent most of this equipment!” To me, this speaks volumes, not only to the potential of the Ontario market, but across Canada as well!” The Canadian Rental Center is located in
Oakville, Ontario and will consist of 26,000 square feet, making it an ideal location for housing some of the largest and heaviest equipment LGH currently has available for rental.
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