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Geoservices, an Indonesian exploration services company. The 6.5t (14,300 lb.) capacity Bluelink,
a digital dynamometer fitted with Bluetooth technology, was installed by the SP distributor on the lift to avoid overloading when transferring equipment between levels at the PT. Geoservices site. Notably, during testing, Siaptek
demonstrated the product’s ability to communicate wirelessly to as many as eight separate iOS or Android devices (smart phones, tablets, etc.) with the HHP App, up to 328 ft. or 100m away. This presents the obvious advantages of being able to provide data to multiple users, all of whom can remain at a safe distance from the location. The installation contract also included
training on the app itself, which features an analogue load indicator on the main screen and a number of languages, including English, Dutch, Spanish, Norwegian, Japanese, and Chinese. Donny AR Sitepu, technical and
operations manager at Siaptek Indonesia, said: “The app will also allow the operator to log data versus time or on events such as over- or under-load, and the adjustable alarm will alert the operator on their smartphone if any overload is occurring. The supervisor at this site now has no need to be constantly at the cargo lift to monitor its safety; they can remain in their office.” Rigged using industry standard shackles,
such as the Crosby G2130, the Bluelink was in this case installed with a Crosby (SP’s parent company) shackle of the same capacity. The Bluelink has been designed to minimize headroom—it is just 6 in. or 156mm from eye to eye—while, as Sitepu emphasized, its compact, lightweight design does not sacrifice on strength with a safety factor of over 500%. He added: “We connected the [Bluelink] to
three display units to demonstrate the options to our customer. Our broader mission is to continue to promote the concept to existing and prospective customers still utilizing outdated mechanical force measurement products. As SP has reported, the technology is particularly suited to professionals only just beginning their migration from traditional solutions, but PT. Geoservices, at the cutting edge of their field, were keen to leverage the benefits for their particular application.” Bluelink is powered by four standard AA
alkaline batteries that provide in excess of 500 hours transmission time, and its internal
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antennae ensures loads to an accuracy of 0.1% FS are transmitted safely. y
OIPEEC Conference/7th International Ropedays - Call for Papers
> OIPEEC and IFT invite all engineers, scientists, researchers and all other interested in wire- and fiber rope technology to share their knowledge and experience by presenting a paper at the joint 2021 OIPEEC Conference/ 7th International Ropedays in Stuttgart, Germany. Topic of the papers shall include all types
of ropes (fiber, wire hybrid) as well as all kinds of rope applications such as cranes, ropeways, offshore, elevators, construction, mining equipment, industrial applications and more. Papers and presentations should relate to
design, inspection, maintenance, testing, or endurance related matters. OIPEEC and IFT is encouraging industry
experts to submit paper abstracts by June 2020. Further details can be found at www.
OIPEEC.org and
www.ift.uni-stuttgart.de. What is OIPEEC? OIPEEC is a worldwide association of
scientists, experts, researchers, manufacturers and users dedicated to study properties and behavior of wire and fiber ropes. OIPEEC collects and disseminates
studies related to a wide range of applications such as, elevators, cranes, ropeways, rope for construction, large mooring lines, hoisting ropes for mines, deep-water lifting ropes, and industrial ropes. OIPEEC promotes works covering all
aspects of rope technology including design, selection, degradation, inspection, endurance and discard. Established in 1963, OIPEEC currently has over 100 members from more than 25 countries. y
Kevin Keegan to host LEEA Awards 2020
> The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) is excited to announce that this year’s LEEA Awards will be hosted by Liverpool legend, and one of the UK’s best loved former football players and managers, Kevin Keegan. With the LEEA Awards ceremony being
held in Liverpool to reward excellence, Kevin Keegan is a dream signing as this years’ celebrity speaker. The lauded football
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pundit, experienced presenter and popular personality is a major figure in sporting culture. After starting his playing career at Scunthorpe in 1968, he took Anfield by storm during Liverpool’s glory days in the 1970s and captained the England national team. In the 1980s, following a stint at German side SV Hamburg, Kevin finished his playing career at Newcastle. After trying his hand at business, Kevin returned to manage Newcastle in 1992 and England in 1999. “We are absolutely delighted that Kevin
will be joining us at our Awards ceremony to celebrate our industry’s achievements,” said Ross Moloney, CEO of LEEA. The prestigious LEEA Awards will take
place at the Liverpool Exhibition Centre on 13 October. They will reward the association’s members and their employees who have made significant contributions to lifting standards in the industry. The 2020 Awards include 10 categories:
• Best Innovation
• Kevin Holmes Award for Excellence in Developing People
• Safety Award, sponsored by Rigging Services
• Outstanding Apprentice, sponsored by Bridger Howes
• Unsung Hero • Accredited Training Scheme – Best Trainer
• Best Lifting Equipment Inspector/Tester/Examiner
• Best Team • Best Lifting Operation • LEEA CEO’s Award
Applications for nominations in these categories will be accepted from May. In addition, the Awards will also present the Harry Brown Memorial Shield and Stuart Everitt Award. The LEEA Awards will take place during
the association’s flagship show, LiftEx at the Exhibition Centre Liverpool, 13-14th October 2020, now in its sixteenth year. For ticket and sponsorship details, please visit
www.liftex.org. y
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