NEWS IN BRIEF
28 | ACCESS
in
ACTION | FEBRUARY 2014
ACCESS in ACTION
Training Director: Phil Middleton
Tel: 02 9622 6060
Technical Director: Peter Wenn
Tel: 03 9568 7211
EWPA National Executive
President: Rick Mustillo
Tel: 02 9817 7610
Vice President: N/A
Past President: Tim Nuttall
Tel: 03 9547 7700
NSW President: John Glover
Tel: 02 9735 7600
VIC President: Tim Hille
Tel: 03 9555 1116
QLD President: Mitch Ely
Tel: 07 5431 4000
SA President: Mike Williams
Tel: 0439 811 126
WA President: Will Reilly
Tel: 08 9456 4400
Executive Director: Phil Newby
Tel: 02 9998 2222
National Operations Director:
James Oxenham
Mob: 0410 704 979
ELEVATING WORK PLATFROM
ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA
PO Box 1304
MONA VALE
NSW 1660
Tel: 02 9998 2222
Fax: 02 9998 2299
Telescopic Handler Association
of Australia
President:
Stuart Walker
T: 02 9517 3174
Skyreach has taken
delivery of its first
63ft Skyjack SJ63AJ
articulating rough
terrain boom lift.
According to
Rod Leech, MD
of Skyreach: “The
platform height of
19.38m is right in the
sweet spot demanded
by contractors. The SJ
63AJ has a working
height of 21.2m
(69’7”) a horizontal
reach of 12.2m (40’)
and an up-and-over clearance
of 8.4m (27’6”),” Rod said.
In the workplace, the 360°
turret rotation and zero
tail swing allow for flexible
operation in tight locations.
This compliments the superior
positive traction and axle based
4WD carrier.
Skyreach has taken delivery of a 63ft Skyjack SJ63AJ boom
New knuckle boom for Skyreach
The SJ 63AJ features a unique
open centre knuckle riser
design for improved visibility,
compact dimensions and low-
reach capability, providing a
stowed height of 2.54m as well
as below ground reach. Overall
machine weight is 9.6 tonnes,
allowing two units to be
carried on a standard 20 tonne
trailer.
Dual lifting cylinders
provide superior
comfort and stability
while also maintaining
true vertical rise which
prevents drifting
forward or backwards.
“The big appeal of
the The SJ 63AJ is the
compact footprint
on the work site.
Combined with the
zero tail swing feature,
this model is very safe
to operate in congested
locations,” Rod said.
Based in Caboolture,
Queensland, Skyreach is a
family owned, Australian
business with branch offices in
Queensland, providing aerial
lifts and telehandlers for rent.
Contact: 07 5431 4000 or
visit:
HR
After over 18 years
of importing innovative
machinery, Aspac has taken the
Aspac has taken the major initiative
of creating its own brand
Aspac launches its own machines
major initiative of creating its
own brand of equipment.
The new Aspac machines,
custom built to suit Australian
construction and arbor
standards includes:
• Zeus –available in 13.76m;
19.65m; 22.11m; 32.16m; and
52m (diesel or lithium ion
models available);
• Artemis – available in
safe track /Chip master /
Quad Chip/1523 diesel or
petrol engine (still with
the patented disc blade
technology);
• Titan 350/575 - glass robots;
• Poseidon MF 40 - dust
suppression units;
• Hades 1500 tracked forklift.
According to Martin Eade at
STANDARD AS2550.10
MEMBERS GET FREE
ONLINE ACCESS
The EWPA has reached an agreement
with Standards Australia/Saiglobal
to allow members to get free access
to view the much quoted Standard
AS2550.10.2006: Cranes, hoists and
winches - Safe Use Part 10: Mobile
Elevating Work Platforms.
To view the Standard visit the EWPA
webpage uder member services/
member resources. The agreement
allows all members to view the
Standard but not print it.
SECONDARY GUARDING
SYSTEMS FROM SKYJACK
Skyjack Division has released two
options in secondary guarding
(additional protective measures
taken following a job-specific risk
assessment, to reduce the potential
for sustained inadvertent operation in
the event of collision with an external
object), by introducing the SG-M and
SG-E secondary guarding mechanisms.
This allows the user to select the most
appropriate solution.
The Skyjack SG-M system features a
low weight protective steel structure
designed to reduce the possibility of
the operator being held against the
controls in the event of unintended
contact with an obstruction.
The Skyjack SG-E system features
a sensor bar that, when pushed,
instantly stops all functions and
initiates an audible siren and high
intensity flashing beacon. If the bar
is released within one second, the
siren and beacon will cease, and the
selected function will return.
If pressure is applied for more than
one second, the siren and beacon will
continue to activate and the engine
will stop, halting all functions until
reset. Both the SG-E and SG-M can
be fitted on new Skyjack booms or
retrofitted to models manufactured in
2006 and after.
Aspac, these new developments
mean Aspac now has the
largest range of tracked spider
lifts in the world .
“We are soon to release the
tallest tracked spider lift in the
world - 52m – which will carry
the catch phrase “Eyes to the
Sky”,” Martin said.
The company is also
undergoing a major rebranding
and has relaunched its website.
The site features new online
operator training videos with
completion certification. Aspac
is also launching an initiative
for the hire industry, offering
scheduled staff training to be
available nationally.
Contact: 03 9796 4254 or
visit:
HR
