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and roadable within a 12t axle load.
“
The reason we went for the Challenger
was primarily for the boom length. A lot
of what we do is on uphill sites, so you
really need the boom height. Not needing
a support truck is also a big plus. And the
Challenger is a better option than a truck
crane because of its All Terrain capability.”
For more visit:
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Long time hire industry member, Braden
Murrin‘s Equipment Direct has launched
a new line of scaffolding in Australia
following the establishment of a joint
manufacturing venture in China.
Called Tuff Scaff, the scaffolding being
manufactured is the 2600 (or A26 ) series.
“
This equipment is the most robust
scaffold in the market and perfect for any
rental situation,” Braden said.
“
With a 2.6mm wall thickness it gives
greater frame and brace life. We will
continue to TIG weld the frames, which
grants the operator greater control over
the weld allowing for stronger, higher
quality welds and offer a lifetime warranty
on the welding.”
According to Braden, benefits of the
scaffold include;
• 48.6
mm outside diameter tube which
takes standard scaffold fittings and jacks
•
Manufactured to the highest safety
standards from T6-6061 alloy (meeting
Australian requirements)
•
Life time warranty on welds
• 500
mm transoms (horizontal cross beam
of the frame which permits a midrail and
handrail automatically without requiring
special guardrail frames. Some alternate
scaffold options in the market have
Braden Murrin and Equipment Direct have
launched a new scaffolding product in Australia
Tuff Scaff scaffold launch
400
mm transoms which need special
guardrail frames, Braden said.
•
Frames can be used as a base frame,
building frame and guardrail frame
resulting in greater utilisation of all
scaffold components
•
Stronger Lock on/Lock Off Brace Hooks
•
Welded Brace hooks
•
Quick Lock Brace hook
•
Anti-Slip Safety Plywood
• 200
m Industrial Adjustable Castors
“
Testing is complete for the scaffold (to
AS/NZS 1576.3) and it has passed medium
duty rated to a safe working load of
440
kg,” Braden said.
“
There had been incidents in the market
of breakages in the hooks and even
some recalling of scaffold components
because of this problem. Equipment Direct
increased the strength of the hook by
about 20% by increasing the thickness of
the hook across the bridge and increasing
the strength in the casting material. We
now weld the brace hook onto the tube.
“
While these changes have increased
the cost of the hook, overall the cost
is minimal compared to the resultant
strength of the hook.”
For more contact: 1300 044 473 or visit:
www.tuffscaff.com.au
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The addition of the Terex Challenger
3160 55
t all terrain crane to its equipment
line has meant a boost in productivity for
Wilson Lift Crane Hire Australia.
As a small business based in regional
NSW, Wilson Lift now has three Terex
cranes in its lifting fleet, providing a broad
lifting capacity.
Danny Wilson, owner of Wilson Lift said:
“
We started with the Terex AC35 crane
back in 2004, which is a great crane. It
can set up anywhere and has wonderful
Danny Wilson with new Terex Challenger 55t Crane –
more business opportunities
Terex Challenger lifts productivity
manoeuvrability. Then we added the Terex
15
t Pick and Carry truck crane for smaller
jobs. Now we’ve also recently added the
Terex Challenger to the line.”
With a 50m single cylinder telescoping
system, the Terex Challenger provides the
world’s longest telescopic boom on an All
Terrain crane of this class, Terex said. With
a width of just 2.55m, it’s fully equipped
All Australian Crane & Machinery
(
ACM) branded units now come
standard with a Remote Access
Response System (RARS) which allows
ACM technicians 24 hour remote access
to the machine’s operating system for
fault diagnosis and re-calibration within
the 4G Network coverage (from head
office in Melbourne).
ACM engineers can conduct a full
fault check on the machine and check
recent movements in case of a safety
breach or unsafe work practices. A
Remote servicing saves time and money
wireless camera is fitted in the cabin so
the technician can also see the machine
interior. As a result, a majority of service
problems can be addressed from ACM’s
technicians in Victoria without relying on
an ACM service network in other states.
The system gives customers immediate
response to emergency issues, eliminating
the need to wait for a specialist mechanic
onsite and resulting in savings in machine
downtime and reduced labour costs.
For more contact 03 9357 7524 or visit:
www.australiancrane.com.au
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