MARCH 2024 Ӏ NEWS
RADIUS GROUP DEPLOYS WORLD’S FIRST POTAIN MR 229 LUFFING JIB TOWER CRANE
UK crane rental company Radius Group, which has been a Potain partner since 2008 (and is also is partnered with NFT), has erected the world’s first Potain MR 229 luffing jib crane. The crane is being used on a project for housing association L&Q Group which comprises the construction of 476 new homes. Radius Group had already selected
four MR 225 A tower cranes for the project based on the maximum capacity requirement of 2.15t at full reach but increasing efficiency pressures led the company to swap one of the MR 225 A cranes for an MR 229 as soon as it became available. The MR 229 is the first Potain luffing jib crane to feature Manitowoc’s Crane
Control System (CCS). With CCS, it takes just 15 minutes to configure the crane, calibrate sensors for crane movement, and set the jib length. The MR 229 is also the first to include
the new Potain Connect telematics system, which streamlines daily tasks, facilitates efficient fleet management, and optimises service and maintenance. Teddy Holt, operations director at
Radius Group, said: “Innovation has always been critical to Radius Group, and this is an exciting milestone for us. Being the first lifting provider in the world to erect an MR 229 on a live construction site is another great example of having a strong focus on continuous improvement, making Radius a lifting industry leader.”
NEW TEREX FLAT-TOP TOWER CRANE
Tower crane manufacturer Terex Tower Cranes has launched the CTT 152-6 flat top crane. The new flat-top is an extension to the its City Class range. There are two winch options available on the new model, 18 kW and 22 kW, providing lifting speeds of up to 104 m/ min. The CTT 152-6 has a maximum capacity of 6 tonnes with a tip load of 1.7 tonnes or 1.91 tonnes when using Terex Power Plus.
It comes with Terex's T-Torque slewing
system, with customisable settings, designed to provide precise and smooth crane movement. It also has Terex Power Match (TPM) system designed to reduce electric power consumption. The tower crane has a 150 tonne class
capacity and is compliant with EN14439- Rev1 safety regulations. The crane’s jib can be configured between 25m to 60m, while freestanding tower heights of up to 61.2m are possible. The variety of configurations available
make the crane suitable for various construction applications. Optional extras include the T-Link
Telematics Platform (for remote fleet management and real-time data to assess performance). Design enhancements include a pinned connection between the jib and slewing unit, along with the elimination of counterjib ballast basket. This enables the entire jib assembly to be completed at ground level. Additionally, both hoisting rope and trolley rope can
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be installed from the ground. Each jib section features pre-assembled and independent safety lines to aid safe and quick erection. Ease of maintenance is supported via grated walkways, platforms, safety rails in the jib and counterjib along with a wide electrical cabinet with dedicated platform on the slewing unit designed to enable maximum accessibility to all components. The complete upper part of the CTT 152-6 can be transported in three trucks or four HC 40 containers. The cabin is one of Terex’s S-Pace models. Terex says it offers a wide glass surface for panoramic views, an ergonomic design, intuitive controls, adjustable seating, audio speakers, and heating and cooling systems. Access to the cab, and the mast of the
crane, is via Terex’s T-Lift system which can carry two people and a top speed of 40 m/min. This, Terex points out, facilitates both convenient access for operator work breaks and swift access for maintenance and support teams.
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