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extreme conditions – be it higher loads or higher temperatures. In addition, the coating provides superior abrasion resistance as well as UV resistance. EverSteel-X allows for twist identification to simplify deployments and inspections and features an optimized construction which balances strength and endurance for long-term and permanent mooring applications. y
New Raze Heavy-Duty Electric Chain Hoist
> A new heavy-duty electric chain hoist, available in a range of capacities from 1/8 to 5 tons, is being offered to North America immediately via premier online distributor
cranedepot.com. Raze is built specifically for production
environments and has been launched as a competitor to other high-end hoists on the market, but is expected to offer economical and operational benefits to anyone looking for a durable, high-performance lifting product.
cranedepot.com, a distributor of cranes, winches, pallet trucks, chain hoists, and many other types of lifting equipment, is the first vendor to offer Raze to the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Collin Caudle, senior director of sales
at
cranedepot.com, said: “Everything about the Raze concept aligns the product with our dealer platform. We can offer the highest quality products at the lowest prices and this latest hoist to hit the market is the hoisting embodiment of that ethos. Look at the specs and features in comparison to more established products out there and industry will note an opportunity, simply, to get more for less. It was a no-brainer to sign a distributorship agreement with Raze representatives and we’re anticipating a feverish response to its availability.” Raze, which is being presented as a
standalone product of a new brand, offers a continuous duty motor, double braking and overload protection. Like other top-of- line products, it is designed to run around the clock. Notably, a corrosion resistant galvanized chain and waterproof pendant control make it suitable for outdoor use. Caudle reported that
cranedepot.com has invested in high levels of inventory and has put the product at the forefront of its free quick ship program. Same-day delivery is available in most cases and the hoists can be re-chained for longer lifts as required. Julian Zamarripa, product specialist at
cranedepot.com, said: “We want to help
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you find what you are looking for at a competitive price and without hassle. In Raze, we’re talking about a high-end product available at, say, the cost of a mid-range hoist from one of the brands that users might have more immediately reached for—perhaps until now. Overheat, overload and phase protection are features that we’ll look to highlight to our customer base for instance.” Raze is available in 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1, 2,
3 and 5 ton capacities, single-speed, 230 or 460V three-phase operation. Hook and lug mount push and motorized trolleys are also in stock. A one-year warranty is included as standard but customers have the option of extending it for a second year at the point of purchase. Raze is initially only available via
cranedepot.com but Caudle acknowledged that exclusivity is only likely to remain in place while additional dealers are sought. Jimmy Russell, sales director, Mexico,
Central and South America at cranedepot. com, emphasized that dealer interest is very strong. He said: “The market south of the border faces delivery and customer service challenges from competing brands. Our greatest objective is to be the most reliable source for these companies—and to solve these issues for them.” y
Lifting Equipment Store Provides Ex-rated Hoists for Mega Yacht
> Lifting Equipment Store (LES) has supplied three custom 1t capacity ATEX- rated hoists for installation in the garage area of the Scenic Eclipse, a six-star mega yacht that recently completed its maiden voyage. Stourbridge, UK-based LES delivered the
German-made Stahl hoists, which each have a 4m height of lift, to the Uljanik shipyard in Croatia. There, they were fixed to the garage ceiling and bolted into a flat structural element to facilitate the lifting, movement and storage of 11 Zodiac Mark 5 inflatable boats. In the same garage, located just above the waterline aft aboard the luxury vessel, a chase boat and a seven-seat U-Boat Worx Cruise Submarine 7 will also be stored. As the Zodiacs are gasoline-powered, it was a requirement that all material handling and other equipment were ex-rated. James Griffiths, a maritime veteran and
project captain at Scenic Ocean Cruises, who will skipper the 169m-long Scenic Eclipse, explained that the twin-speed hoists would combine with a crane and a trolley
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system in the garage. Prior to deployment, an operator will utilize a pendant control to lift one 650kg boat with a single hoist and lower it onto a trolley, which will take it beneath the hook of a crane for lowering into the water. The process will be repeated in reverse. Zodiacs are equipped with a four- point harness that comes to a single lifting eye. Griffiths pointed out that all three hoists could be operational at any one time. The Zodiac fleet is expected to be in daily
use during the Eclipse’s scheduled Antarctica voyages, which set sail from Buenos Aires, Argentina and dock in the UK 16 days later. Its maiden voyage, however, saw passengers and crew call at Reykjavik, Iceland; Quebec City, Canada; and New York, USA. Captain’s Log Griffiths said: “LES have played an
important role in fitting out the ship as the Zodiac garage will be in regular use when we’re in Antarctica in particular, where passengers will use the boats to get closer to the region’s spectacular scenery and ice-filled channels. I’ve captained cruise ships and expedition vessels for National Geographic in my past, but the Scenic Eclipse is truly a world-first in terms of luxury and availability of boats, kayaks, helicopters and a submarine to give passengers unrivalled proximity and experiences.” Additional features of the hoists include
fully galvanized load chains, chrome-plated cone brakes, and a special paint system for added protection against harsh environments. As stated, they are also compliant with ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU, covering equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres. The vessel itself, which boasts a top speed of 17 knots, has an ice-strengthened hull and a myriad of other state-of-the-art marine and safety features. Will Dunn, sales director at LES, said:
“The association with Scenic Eclipse marks us as a competent supplier of specialist equipment for marine and explosive environments. Maritime professionals like Captain Griffiths and buying decision makers in this specialist sector need to have utmost confidence that their supply chain replicates their own high standards of operation, efficiency and safety. We were happy to share our expertise based on a history of supplying Stahl and Columbus McKinnon solutions, among others, for similar applications.” LES is frequently engaged in the supply
of lifting and rigging gear for explosive environments, most recently to the Nigerian oil and gas market. Meanwhile, it has also
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