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equipment used indoors, outdoors and on roof tops. The M1 Global design fits through 36 in. doorways, narrow aisles and inside elevators, yet expands to boom up to a 22 ft. tip height. The new M1 Global hydraulic pick & carry portable crane is rated
at 2,000 lbs. (905kg) (no operator license required) and has a hook height of 20’-3” (6.1m). It is only 30 in. (762mm) wide and weighs 1,800 lbs. (816kg) with 300 lbs. of removable counterweights to reduce weight while transporting. The multi-purpose lifting crane has several configurations including
a roof top configuration allowing floor to floor or ground to roof lifting of materials of up to 7 stories. The ISO Certified M1 Global is built to ASME standards, exceeds
OSHA standards and is CE Certified to meet international standards for the USA and Canada, Europe, UK, Australia, New Zealand, UAE, Saudi Arabia, South America and other territories that look to a CE mark for a measure of conformity. Safety features include an upper limit switch (anti-two-block), 1.5 load safety factor, 4:1 rated hook with safety latch, brakes on rear and front wheels, brake on winch, dual stop points on four-piece boom and a winch shield. A small footprint is intentional for transport. But, like a
transformer, the machine unfolds from the sides and back for stabilization, and the four-piece boom extends to a 22 ft. tip height. Users can easily raise and lower the hydraulic boom with hand controls, and raise or lower live loads with a DC power winch powered by 24v deep cycle battery power with an on-board charger.
The line speed is 30 FPM (9m/min.). The M1 Global Model can also be made in stainless steel for clean room environments. The CEO and Founder of Microcranes, Inc. Josh Clark stated,
“We work with many industries, from start-ups to fortune 100 companies around the globe to provide equipment for tight spaces and alternatives to renting or buying expensive large cranes. Our cranes are used in industrial building, glazing, HVAC, maintenance, aircraft/ aerospace, steel, marine, stone, military, manufacturing, utilities, auto and energy.” To learn more visit
http://www.microcranes.com <
HoistCam Wireless Camera Systems Enhance Crane Operations in Steel Mill Applications
> Netarus LLC, maker of the HoistCam™ remote camera monitoring systems, showcased the new HC180 rugged wireless camera system and the Low Profile HC140 (Gen3) at AISTech, Iron & Steel Technology Conference May 7-10 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia. Designed for environments demanding visibility, durability, and reliability, the wireless camera systems, accessed via a screen in the overhead crane operator’s cab, make ideal operator aids. See HoistCam at Booth 3230. “In steel mill applications, load placement can be dangerous or
precarious,” says Chris Machut, Chief Technology Officer for Netarus. “Both the HC180 and HC140 are designed to improve operator visibility of the load while delivering performance that can standup to the severe environments of steel mills,” he said. The HoistCam HC180 armored dome camera lens protector
features day and night vision for improved visibility in changing light conditions. The dome is made from impact-resistant polycarbonate and provides added camera protection during repetitive lifting, common in overhead crane applications. Often, operators are solely relying on someone else’s eyes to direct
the crane positioning, which creates visibility challenges. When a spotter is not available, the crane operator has to decide how to handle the pick. In a finishing mill where various attachments, such as grapples, J-hooks, and Heppenstahl attachments are used on a regular basis, the HoistCam HC180 camera system gives the operator the ability to a make better, more informed decisions in moving loads. The armored dome design facilitates picking and placing of heavyweight materials with overhead cranes by providing the crane operator with a view of activity below the hook. HoistCam HC180 has a magnetic mounting system, a
rechargeable battery (with a run time of 8 to 24 hours), and a wireless transmitter. Video is displayed in the tower crane cab on a 9.7-inch display with heavy-duty RAM suction-cup mount. When there is no spotter on the ground, a camera mounted on the trolley of the overhead crane gives the operator a direct line of site around loads. HoistCam’s new Low Profile HC140 (Gen3) now has an upgraded
connection point and 360-degree lens rotation. “This allows the operator the flexibility to position and orient the view at virtually any angle that suits the needs of the application,” says Machut When the application changes, the operator can readjust the camera’s perspective by manually loosening a screw on the camera, adjusting the camera’s orientation, and re-tightening the screw. The lower profile design was achieved by relocating the connector for the camera so that it attaches at the Video Transmission Box (VTB). A unique magnetic mounting
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