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Putter, for best score in the putting competition; nearest the pins on holes 6 and 11; and the longest drive. Hole 11 played host to a charity beat the pro competition, whereby players donated money to St. Luke’s Cheshire Hospice; £800 was raised in total throughout the day. Superb circuit entertainer Billy Flywheel concluded proceedings and left the audience amazed with his zany and enigmatic stage show. Ian McIntosh, sales director at Eichinger


Equipment Limited, took home the Bill Parkinson Trophy with a score of 39, narrowly beating Iain Baxter into second place (37), who was in the same fourball (he won a World Cup replica ball), and third-placed Paul Davies (34). Alastair Verbruggen scored 77 to win the Derek Brant Memorial Trophy; the Tiger Lifting Trophy went to Paul Ludlow (34); Barry Scott won the putting competition; and Verbruggen completed a successful all-round day, shooting nearest the pin on hole 6 and striking the longest drive (also worth a World Cup replica ball). Nearest the pin on hole 11 (beat the pro) was Greg Fardell, who was awarded with a signed and framed Manchester City shirt. Luxury hampers and golf balls were amongst accompanying and standalone prizes. McIntosh said: “It was fantastic to be


part of such an enjoyable, well-organized day. I was surprised to win the competition, particularly as it was a challenging course and time doesn’t allow me to play as much as I’d like to. All credit to the hosts and LEEA for staging the event; Eichinger looks forward to participating again in 2019.” Naylor concluded: “Congratulations to


Ian, other winners, and all participants and guests. Wychwood Park was a fantastic host and players enjoyed a truly demanding but rewarding course. We were even treated to a pint of Moorhouse’s Brewery Malkin Pale Ale at the halfway hut! It was a brilliant day and we would love to organize it again, but in the meantime we look forward to supporting Speedy Hire with our participation next year. Special thanks go to the XSEM event management team, led by Neil Turley, for their perfect organizational work.” y


Rope and Sling Installs Lifting Gear Testing Equipment at Warrington


> Rope and Sling Specialists (RSS) has installed two new testing machines at its most recently opened depot in Warrington—a year after collecting the keys for the facility in the northeast of England.


18 JULY–AUGUST 2018 A 60t fixed, horizontal test bed


from AJT Equipment Ltd. and a 100t Worlifts jack tester were both delivered last month (May) as the machines, which will be utilized to generate and respond to demand, become immediate focal points of the 6,500 sq. ft. workshop. Steve Hutin, managing director at RSS,


said: “We purchased the machines outright so timing the investment was important. There would have been little to gain in getting them delivered as we opened the doors, while waiting for demand that equated to constant utilization would have resulted in turning away too many customers. It’s not a precise science but we’re confident the timing is right to make this commitment to the local marketplace, buoyed by favorable conditions in the heavy- lift sector, in particular.” Hutin is well equipped to make that


assessment having overseen the installation of equipment at other depots—RSS has locations in Heathrow, London; Aylesford, Kent; Rotherham, Yorkshire; Grangemouth, Scotland; and Bridgend, Wales, the company’s de facto headquarters—that have taken similar journeys. There are 120t test beds in Pyle and Grangemouth, while Rotherham and Aylesford each have 60t units, which cover most of the company’s tensile testing requirements on chains and wire rope, for example. The new tensile test machine will enable


RSS to conduct proof load, destruction, and long life cyclic testing of samples. Utilizing a modular construction, the machine can be made to any length required and, importantly, can be extended at a later date if required. A rolling carriage is included to give the advantage of multiple test lengths along the entire machine length. The 100t ‘Samson’ test rig, meanwhile, is a compact, vertical machine, manufactured specifically with lifting equipment service and supply companies in mind. Until now, the company’s splicing


capability is limited to the Pyle site, where a 1,000t Sahm Splice hydraulic press produces 55t capacity, 64mm diameter slings, while 35t capacity, 52mm diameter slings are made by a smaller Talurit unit. However, Hutin said expansion of the fleet is inevitable—at Warrington and other facilities in due course. He concluded: “Business [in Warrington]


is progressing in line with our expectations; it can take up to two years to get a new depot fully up to speed so to commit to a major installation of testing equipment after 12 months is testament to the hard work that has been put in by the now five-strong team


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at the site and the positive response we have received from the market.” Terry Quinn is currently in charge of


external sales, while Geoff Clay looks after internal sales. See ropeandsling.co.uk/ for more information. y-


Campbell® Introduces New Eye Hoist Hooks


Redesigned latch assembly features extra-thick steel construction


> Campbell®, a premier brand of chain and fittings from Apex Tool Group, today announced its new Eye Hoist Hooks. The hooks feature a heavy-duty latch and spring assembly and other improvements. The new latch and spring assembly is


designed for durability. The heavy-gauge, high-strength steel latch with reinforcing rib provides rigidity and bending resistance and has a yellow chromate finish for corrosion resistance. A double-strength spring ensures the latch is held against the hook to securely retain slings and other components. For added durability, the hooks are designed with dual forged support bosses, providing lateral support for precise latch/hook engagement. “These U.S.-made hooks have been


completely redesigned, but the new latch and spring assembly is what users will appreciate the most,” said Lyn Bethea, Campbell product manager. “Extra-thick steel latch, double-strength spring, stainless steel latch bolt, two support bosses … and if a latch gets damaged, a forged-in code, so knowing the correct part is easy. Also, the new replacement procedure is much simpler.” The new hooks have a 5:1 design factor


and the various sizes offered have a working load limit range of 3/4 ton to 15 tons. They are available in carbon steel (blue or galvanized) or alloy steel (orange). Along with Rated Capacity and Made


in USA markings, two new hallmarks are forged into each hook: the Latch Code and, on both sides of the hook, 45-degree Guide Markings. For more information about Campbell Eye Hoist Hooks, visit www.campbellchainandfittings.com. y


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