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MOD spreader beam system. An uneven weight distribution during lifting can cause tilting or even catastrophic structural damage to the item being lifted. Using three different MODs in a ‘1-over-2’ configuration helped to negate these challenges.”
TRAIN LIFT
Japan-based lifting gear supplier Nakamura Industry and its customer lifted a high speed ‘bullet train’ in Taiwan using Modulift spreader beams. The new EMU3000 intercity express train was the first of
BRITLIFT BEAM: A 'SWISS ARMY KNIFE' FOR THE LIFTING INDUSTRY
One of the latest new modular lifting beams on the market is from UK company Britlift. According to Britlift the Multilifter ML180 can be used as an under beam, a lifting beam, an H-frame or lifting frame with a 16-tonne safe working load (SWL), or a semi-spreader up to 23 tonnes. Adaptors include various types of lifting points, excavator hooks, trunnions, multi-point lifting arms, and clamps, with more already in development. Britlift claims it offers far more versatility than existing modular beams, while retaining the key benefi ts such as ease of transport and handling. The fi rst model went to UK equipment hire and solutions provider
Sunbelt Rentals. Gary Joyice, director of lifting at Sunbelt Rentals, said: “This is a game-changer for the lifting industry. It offers more versatility than anything we’ve seen before - it is like the Meccano of lifting beams. The ability to quickly and easily confi gure it as multiple products will be warmly welcomed by lifting professionals and construction contractors.” Sunbelt was so confi dent in the product that it placed an order based on the preliminary designs by Britlift. It has taken delivery of the fi rst consignment and has already supplied them to some of its biggest customers. “The feedback we have received from our clients is impressive,”
said Joyice. “One of the common challenges occurring on site is when they realise they don’t have the right beam for a specifi c lift which leads to delays while one is sourced. The Multilifter minimises this downtime because it can be quickly reconfi gured.” “Sunbelt Rentals challenged us to create something that could
meet the broad needs of the major construction contractors working on some of the UK’s most demanding infrastructure projects,” said Liam Botting, managing director of Britlift. “The result of these discussions is the Multilifter ML180, a Swiss army knife for the lifting industry. “Sunbelt’s support, from concept to production, is a fantastic
endorsement of this product. Fundamentally it is one beam with multiple uses and infi nite possibilities. It is an ideal product for the rental sector as its versatility means it should have exceptionally high utilisation rates.”
Modulift MOD
34 spreader beams lifting a bullet train
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